Clear Shield, Tint and Front Splash Guards
06-26-2006, 01:00 PM
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Clear Shield, Tint and Front Splash Guards
Looking to get a bunch of things done this week before a road trip, so I have a few questions.
1. I am getting Tint and ClearShield put on at Ziebart, because they are the cheapest, and could get me scheduled in days instead of weeks. Anything I should be aware of with them? I've had two cars tinted by them and I'm happy with it, so doubt this is an issue.
2. They are putting on clearshiled, but the parts are cut on a plotter in-house. He also mentioned that his material isn't wide enough to do the full front bumper without some sort of horizontal seam. It sounded like the seam would be at the centerline of the foglights. This sounds acceptable to me, but maybe someone has a differing opinion. I know the Xpel kits cover everything, but I've yet to find someone in the area who does it.
3. Any preinstall prep I should do? Anything to get the paint ready for being covered for years (wax, polish, etc)?
4. Any other parts of the car that I should get covered? I'd like to just catch him in the middle of it and have him stick on some easy areas, because I know flat surfaces are pretty fast and easy.
5. How hard are the front splash guards to install? I'm ordering a set, and wondering if I should look into an appt to have them put on there. They said a rivet gun might be needed, but I could probably dig that up easily enough.
1. I am getting Tint and ClearShield put on at Ziebart, because they are the cheapest, and could get me scheduled in days instead of weeks. Anything I should be aware of with them? I've had two cars tinted by them and I'm happy with it, so doubt this is an issue.
2. They are putting on clearshiled, but the parts are cut on a plotter in-house. He also mentioned that his material isn't wide enough to do the full front bumper without some sort of horizontal seam. It sounded like the seam would be at the centerline of the foglights. This sounds acceptable to me, but maybe someone has a differing opinion. I know the Xpel kits cover everything, but I've yet to find someone in the area who does it.
3. Any preinstall prep I should do? Anything to get the paint ready for being covered for years (wax, polish, etc)?
4. Any other parts of the car that I should get covered? I'd like to just catch him in the middle of it and have him stick on some easy areas, because I know flat surfaces are pretty fast and easy.
5. How hard are the front splash guards to install? I'm ordering a set, and wondering if I should look into an appt to have them put on there. They said a rivet gun might be needed, but I could probably dig that up easily enough.
06-26-2006, 01:44 PM
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There should be NO seams on the front of the car. The bumper should all be one piece. Same with the hood, fenders, air dam, lights and mirrors. Going the cheapest route for the clearbra isn't the best thinking in this case. These kits are not easy to install and if you don't have someone that has done it than it may turn out pretty bad. Do not waste your time waxing the car because they strip the waxes prior to installation.
You may want to contact xPel for installers in your area. Ask what experience they have and go from there.
The splash gaurds are a very easy install. What color is your car? I'm selling mine so maybe we can work something out.
You may want to contact xPel for installers in your area. Ask what experience they have and go from there.
The splash gaurds are a very easy install. What color is your car? I'm selling mine so maybe we can work something out.
06-26-2006, 02:51 PM
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I have the '06 Copper Red, looks like you have Yellow.. oh well.
There is an installer in the area for Xpel, so I'll def give them a call as well.
There is an installer in the area for Xpel, so I'll def give them a call as well.
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The installer in the area quoted (everything installed):
295 for hood/fender/mirror kit
420 for full bumper/lower fascia
150 for rocker panels (w/appearance pkg)
100 for headlights
I will be doing the first two for sure, because this seems fairly in-line with what others are quoting (maybe a little more $$ though :-/ ). The second two, I am up in the air about. I've done a similar product on my iPod, and that was really easy, so I think I could handle the headlights myself, and I could get rocker panels done at ziebart for much cheaper I would think. They use the ClearShield product I mentioned earlier. What's everyone's take on this?
295 for hood/fender/mirror kit
420 for full bumper/lower fascia
150 for rocker panels (w/appearance pkg)
100 for headlights
I will be doing the first two for sure, because this seems fairly in-line with what others are quoting (maybe a little more $$ though :-/ ). The second two, I am up in the air about. I've done a similar product on my iPod, and that was really easy, so I think I could handle the headlights myself, and I could get rocker panels done at ziebart for much cheaper I would think. They use the ClearShield product I mentioned earlier. What's everyone's take on this?
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