Consensus on Removing all Emblems Prior to XPEL Ultimate

[dem00n]

If i'm correct, Xpel is mostly cut out...which the Emblem would be already cut out for...

[BRZNutt]

Originally Posted by dem00n

If i'm correct, Xpel is mostly cut out...which the Emblem would be already cut out for...

This is true. Only the hood is not pre-cut.

[Chad86]

Originally Posted by shellslinger

I left the emblems on

What lip or body kit do you have? The black looks good!

Originally Posted by BRZNutt

This is true. Only the hood is not pre-cut.

So the back end emblem is pre-cut? This does not seem right...

[Kuros]

Originally Posted by Chad86

Are you joining Club Monogram?

Nah, just a base.

Goin cheap cheap cheap

[aznatama]

AFAIK, Xpel Ultimate cut sheets are made to go around the emblems, and they also do not wrap around the edges. So there's no need to remove badges and trim. The hood is also pre-cut (maybe they just came out with the hood outline?

[shellslinger]

Originally Posted by Chad86

What lip or body kit do you have? The black looks good!

Thanks . It's the Downforce carbon fiber lip from Evasive Motorsports. I picked it up locally from them. Great and easy to install once you get the right hardware.

Here's a better view of it.

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[JustBoostin]

The Xpel kits for our cars are designed around the front Scion badge. It's very easy to delete out of the pattern though, and it's also easy to wrap any desired edges. My whole car is done and there aren't many edges that weren't wrapped. The doors, full roof, full quarters, trunk will need to be custom. There is a back bumper kit but it's under the BRZ in the program haha. Also, I vote remove all badges prior to installation, it'll make the job much cleaner. Hope this helps!

[Chad86]

Originally Posted by JustBoostin

The Xpel kits for our cars are designed around the front Scion badge. It's very easy to delete out of the pattern though, and it's also easy to wrap any desired edges. My whole car is done and there aren't many edges that weren't wrapped. The doors, full roof, full quarters, trunk will need to be custom. There is a back bumper kit but it's under the BRZ in the program haha. Also, I vote remove all badges prior to installation, it'll make the job much cleaner. Hope this helps!

Clean is the only way to go. I will definitely remove all badges prior to my appointment.

Thanks @JustBoostin

[GhostShield]

It's all up to you. You want clean as possible, remove the emblems prior to install. Don't care so much then leave um on.
Yes xpels pattern will have the emblem whole in it. But a competent installer will know how to remove that oval from the pattern on the computer prior to cutting your kit out.

[GhostShield]

Doing a vynil wrap then yess you HAVE to remove the emblems because you need that paint under them covered in the need of changing the color of the car.

[Chad86]

I plan to have the whole car wrapped including the headlights. Just wondering if the headlights are overkill or unnecessary.

[GhostShield]

PPF will keep the headlights clear and never let them yellow

[Chad86]

Originally Posted by GhostShield

PPF will keep the headlights clear and never let them yellow

Excellent. The local XPEL shop said they can wrap everything including the mirrors and headlights, but the taillights are a pain in the ass. Should I even bother with the tails?

Also, what are your thoughts on using a car cover with the XPEL? Since XPEL PPF is self-healing, there would be no worry about the car cover scratching while adding an extra level of protection when not in use. (Car will also be parked in a garage.)

http://www.nigel-jdmparts.com/Toyota...ame-proof-type

[Chad86]

All badges are removed and paint has been touched up. Do I need to remove the mud flaps?