I encourage you to here:
http://www.uccboston.com

Rick does amazing work. He did a 100% wrap on my 4S and I couldn't be happier.

No affiliation, just a happy customer.

 

Thx ma991, I already have talked to him. Somebody, maybe you, gave me that info before on this forum.


Was hoping to do it next week, but from the look of the weather here in Mass. maybe the week after. This winter is never ending.

 

Glad to hear you're going with Rick, you'll be happy with the result.

I drive my 4S year round with the exception of when there's snow deeper than 5-6" but those days are gone. I guess the other exception is when I tear my achilles tendon in my left leg.

Enjoy your turbo.

 

I have most of my car done except for the engine cover and the top cover. I think it is definitely worth it and gives you peace of mind when driving around.

 

Getting Xpel makes sense, but I just couldn't see spending $7k on it. I think I could live with the paint not being 100% due to use on the road as opposed to spending the cost of a paint job on the paint protection. I mean, what did everyone do before clear wrap? I guess if I had very collectible, but not on a widely available model. All the expensive things I own get used regularly. My Rolex has scratches on it from years of wearing it everyday. Doesn't bother me one bit.

 

Two years with Xpel on full front and mirrors, many HPDE's and not a mark
Impressive!

 

There doesn't seem to be an Xpel installer in my area. Is the 3M coating ok?

 

Call Xpel HQ in San Antonio, TX for an installer in your area. Even if you have to drive to use them you'll be glad you did

 

I was always loyal to "all" 3M products. But their new film product, Pro, and even former Ventureshield, don't compare to XPel quality.

 

3M has some catching up to do. They may have good products for cleaning and tint but their film is sub-par. It may have been top level a decade ago but XPEL and Suntek are just innovating and making their products much better. Avoid 3M unless you have absolutely no choice, I'd travel up to 100 miles just to avoid 3M but thankfully there's several places near me.

-RyanG

 

The factory rock-guards on my 2013 991S were 3M and they began yellowing within several months. I had them replaced with X-pel over a year ago and they're still crystal clear.

 

My research yielded the same result. Suntek is much better than Xpel on a white car - therefore on any car for that matter IMO because of it's clarity. (also confirmed by my installation shop who offered both products)

With that said, I only had the front bumper, stone guards (OEM yellowed in 60 days) and lower rear quarter panels done since they are the most susceptible to damage and detailing cars is my hobby. Being a photographer and keenly aware of color differences, you can see a difference in color between the frunk (not covered) and the front bumper. White is the most telling and black the most forgiving. Most would miss it but....regardless which brand you select, it will alter the color somewhat because the film will diminish the amount of light being transmitted. The 911 sits so low that road rash is inevitable and imo worth getting certain areas wrapped. Depending on your willingness to maintain you paint, let that be your guide as to how much of the car to get wrapped. And as many OPs have stated, seek out a quality shop to do the installation.