Got 3M film (xpel) installed
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Car is looking great, I know how black can be a SOB to keep clean. I personally try and keep my car out of the rain if at all posible.
The clear bra will help a ton, hopefully you got 3M's new product and that it holds up well for you, I know they have some nightmirrorish results in the past. None the less you did the right thing by getting a clear bra. GL.
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Thanks you Raptor. Yes, black is a pain to maintain. This is my 3rd black car and I just love the way black car look. (when it's clean...
) Zaino does help a lot with darker cars.
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or after you had the 3M installed. I can't even see the line. Is it installed on the entire roof? I see my line because I know it is there, but most people cannot tell. They also cannot believe how much it cost to get installed either.
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Originally Posted by Stage3
I do have a question about the Xpel stuff... how much more protection does that serve versus a regular pleather "bra?"
The xpel (3M) film is not bullet proof. It will, however, helps to minimize the little chips on the hood, especially on the dark color cars. I think xpel.com has a video demo.
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Originally Posted by stefnee
or after you had the 3M installed. I can't even see the line. Is it installed on the entire roof? I see my line because I know it is there, but most people cannot tell. They also cannot believe how much it cost to get installed either. ![Stick Out Tongue](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
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The photo is AFTER the film installed and AFTER zaino the car. The guy did a nice job. There are some 'stretch' marks around the bumper area which I noticed while zaino the car. No biggie; don't think anyone can tell. Like you said, I can see the line because I know it's there. I took the zaino spray and clean up the residue along the line. Try that, you probably has some 'stuff' stucks along the line too. I have the standard length cut. I believe it's 17 inches. Don't remember too much now..... sign of getting old............
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Going out of town tomorrow. I'll take some photo with "the line" over the weekend. I'll post more than. Was just looking at other shots I took last weekend; don't see any line in those photo.
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Originally Posted by GreatSmile
Thanks you Raptor. Yes, black is a pain to maintain. This is my 3rd black car and I just love the way black car look. (when it's clean...
) Zaino does help a lot with darker cars.
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What is Zaino? What are its features and benefits on a black vehicle?
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Originally Posted by BLAQ ICE
What is Zaino? What are its features and benefits on a black vehicle?
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I've tried pretty much everything out there and zaino gives the best shine on dark color vehicles.
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