Without using Xpel any other ways to protect
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going to the NOPI Nationals
with some CL members
im getting the front of my car repainted and installing the TTE lip
(this is just for right now
Junction stuff to come later )
but i see that its way too soon to put XPEL on before the show
thanks
johnny
i see Bluelex(adrian) did this
with some CL members
im getting the front of my car repainted and installing the TTE lip
(this is just for right now
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but i see that its way too soon to put XPEL on before the show
thanks
johnny
i see Bluelex(adrian) did this
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johnny i would suggest not to cover the car or wax it for 30 to 60 days the paint needs time to cure the sunlight wont speed up the procees any faster rember i just had my TTE lip painted and installed and i was told that the emolients need time to rise to the surface {wut this means i have no idea} but i take my painters word for it
because he has painted cars for the owner of BOULIVA watches and also Thomas Dupont owner of the Dupont Registry magazine so i hope i helped .............................shawn
because he has painted cars for the owner of BOULIVA watches and also Thomas Dupont owner of the Dupont Registry magazine so i hope i helped .............................shawn
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Originally posted by Mach III
The tape will block off sunlight, which is critical for the paint to breath and cure. The paint will cure a lot sooner if you just leave it in the sun.
The tape will block off sunlight, which is critical for the paint to breath and cure. The paint will cure a lot sooner if you just leave it in the sun.
but put it on the car for a whole month now that's a big no no
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Originally posted by Neo
I'm not sure I'd want to do this with fresh paint though.
I'm not sure I'd want to do this with fresh paint though.
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bottom line, for short trip it's ok, otherwise put it on for long term that's very idea.
just drive slow, stay far away from cars in front, and pray
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the tape is great 4 long trips but if u just painted u'r front than don't put it on....i would c about this net they sell 4 bug control at pepboys or autozone. its a net u place over u'r front bumper that lets u breath and will protect against the bugs...its looks funny but nothing looks funnier than the blue tape coming down the highways....
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