donb
10-10-2016, 10:45 AM
As I'm edging closer to a car, I'm considering doing a clear wrap.
Both of the Lotus I've had came with clear protection on the front fascia and rockers. It's a thick clear vinyl that held up well, but massive orange peel.
Hearing about the paint quality on the Viper, it sounds like this would be the nicest paint quality on a car that I've owned.
I plan on making the Viper a DD, so I feel like the protection would definitely be used to minimize paint damage on the car.
For those who have done the Xpel or Suntek, etc., how does it look? Does it add orange peel to the appearance? Is it possible to do a clear wrap that actually looks as smooth as the factory paint?
How does the wrap hold up to the crazy temps here in Arizona? Is there any danger of it causing harm to the paint if/when it is eventually removed?
To any of you that have done it, any regrets?
I'm vaguely aware of exotics owners getting it done, but that's the extent of my knowledge.
Posted this in the AZ sub-forum as are situation is a little unique (heat, gravel everywhere) and would appreciate any vendor/installer recommendations you might have.
One last question, I might end up buying a car across country. Would you recommend having it just trucked to my door, or putting some sort of temporary wrap on it http://www.xpel.com/xpel-tracwrap-temporary-ppf/ and driving it home that way?
I'm not sure if breaking the engine in on a long trip (2,000mi) home would be a good idea?
Thanks in advance,
-Don
Both of the Lotus I've had came with clear protection on the front fascia and rockers. It's a thick clear vinyl that held up well, but massive orange peel.
Hearing about the paint quality on the Viper, it sounds like this would be the nicest paint quality on a car that I've owned.
I plan on making the Viper a DD, so I feel like the protection would definitely be used to minimize paint damage on the car.
For those who have done the Xpel or Suntek, etc., how does it look? Does it add orange peel to the appearance? Is it possible to do a clear wrap that actually looks as smooth as the factory paint?
How does the wrap hold up to the crazy temps here in Arizona? Is there any danger of it causing harm to the paint if/when it is eventually removed?
To any of you that have done it, any regrets?
I'm vaguely aware of exotics owners getting it done, but that's the extent of my knowledge.
Posted this in the AZ sub-forum as are situation is a little unique (heat, gravel everywhere) and would appreciate any vendor/installer recommendations you might have.
One last question, I might end up buying a car across country. Would you recommend having it just trucked to my door, or putting some sort of temporary wrap on it http://www.xpel.com/xpel-tracwrap-temporary-ppf/ and driving it home that way?
I'm not sure if breaking the engine in on a long trip (2,000mi) home would be a good idea?
Thanks in advance,
-Don