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Stang70Fastback · 02-23-2015, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Koa

or just save up for a real paint job when the factory paint dies off in 5 years or so.. no use opticoating a piece of crap that is the factory coat

my WRX is wrb and I'm so glad I didn't opticoat it.. a mate has his opticoated and it basically looked the same as mine after 6-7 years. The new method and materials for OEM paint just doesn't hold up. Thank stringent environmental regulations for that one!

We weren't talking about Opticoat. Opticoat won't do much. We are talking PPF (Paint Protection Film). Stuff like Xpel Ultimate, which actually WILL protect the paint significantly, and is well worth the investment. Opticoat is just a slightly tougher than normal wax job.

Choco · 02-23-2015, 08:19 PM

Woot! WRB! I have the old color though. lol

x1UP · 02-23-2015, 10:09 PM

Is PPF the car really that worth it? I'm contemplating it, but I also don't know the cost of such a thing..

Stang70Fastback · 02-23-2015, 11:45 PM

It was $750 for me, which got me the front bumper, front 18" of the hood and fenders, and the mirror caps.

kch · 02-24-2015, 03:23 PM

I was quoted $650 for 3M stuff covering bumper, full hood, 1/3 fenders, and mirrors. Xpel quoted me at $1800 (ouch!) for full frontal coverage.

spicyricecake · 02-24-2015, 10:50 PM

Don't mean to hijack the post, but does anyone know if there is a way to identify the series blue production number for each car?
I'm trying to get a custom plaque for the heated seats cover and I want to put the number there if possible

x1UP · 02-25-2015, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kch

I was quoted $650 for 3M stuff covering bumper, full hood, 1/3 fenders, and mirrors. Xpel quoted me at $1800 (ouch!) for full frontal coverage.

Is it possible to fully wrap the whole car in Xpel or PPF? I just wouldn't want parts of my car to be covered, but rather the whole thing.

projek_01 · 02-25-2015, 12:38 AM

Not sure if the 3M product line has changed. 3M will look very orange peely compared to the Xpel ultimate material. I got my full hood, full fender and bumpers covered and it's the best thing I ever bought for the car. No one can tell its covered and keeps the car looking mint. Worth it to me because I plan to keep the car for a very long time

Poodles · 02-25-2015, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by kch

I was quoted $650 for 3M stuff covering bumper, full hood, 1/3 fenders, and mirrors. Xpel quoted me at $1800 (ouch!) for full frontal coverage.

Xpel Ultimate is a far better product and has as better warranty (that covers reinstall costs as well!)

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Originally Posted by spicyricecake

Don't mean to hijack the post, but does anyone know if there is a way to identify the series blue production number for each car?
I'm trying to get a custom plaque for the heated seats cover and I want to put the number there if possible

Sadly, no.

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Originally Posted by x1UP

Is it possible to fully wrap the whole car in Xpel or PPF? I just wouldn't want parts of my car to be covered, but rather the whole thing.

Yes, but it's going to be a custom job and not cheap.

Stang70Fastback · 02-25-2015, 01:50 AM

Xpel Ultimate is definitely the better product. Looks great on my car... Insomuch as that you can't see it, lol.

kch · 02-25-2015, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by x1UP

Is it possible to fully wrap the whole car in Xpel or PPF? I just wouldn't want parts of my car to be covered, but rather the whole thing.

I'm not the one to ask, but i'm sure you can have that done. It'll be $$$$ though.

Ethereal05 · 02-25-2015, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by projek_01

Not sure if the 3M product line has changed. 3M will look very orange peely compared to the Xpel ultimate material. I got my full hood, full fender and bumpers covered and it's the best thing I ever bought for the car. No one can tell its covered and keeps the car looking mint. Worth it to me because I plan to keep the car for a very long time

It is high on my list of additional purchases. The car has low mileage and only a few very minor hits on the front end. Like you, I plan on keeping this car for a long time.

Ethereal05 · 02-25-2015, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by spicyricecake

Don't mean to hijack the post, but does anyone know if there is a way to identify the series blue production number for each car?
I'm trying to get a custom plaque for the heated seats cover and I want to put the number there if possible

I wish they had numbered them. Would have been cool to know which number it was rolling off the line.

spicyricecake · 02-25-2015, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ethereal05

I wish they had numbered them. Would have been cool to know which number it was rolling off the line.

I feel the same... toyota had subaru beat on this idea I suppose

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