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May 1, 2015 | 08:21 AM

#41

DJS

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From: Metrowest Boston

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Originally Posted by lhoboy

How did you guys get the car over to the wrap shop without buggering up (all interpretations intended) the paint?

You could ask the dealer to leaving the shipping wrap on.

May 1, 2015 | 05:21 PM

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Unhingd

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Originally Posted by DJS

You could ask the dealer to leaving the shipping wrap on.

Sure...I'll use a Navy Surplus periscope

May 1, 2015 | 07:01 PM

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IronMike

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From: Southern Cal

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Originally Posted by myshao

Just had mine coated with Xpel Ultimate. I'll echo that the hood can be done in one piece without seams and edge wrapped. My installer also buffed out any pain defects and swirls from 1 car wash prior to putting on the Xpel. I also recommend Modesta coating on top of the Xpel. Apparently it is glossier than Opti-coat and Cquartz and lasts longer than both, though more expensive.

So the film goes all the way to the top corners of the hood, at the base of the A-Pillar? Or is there a small void of material there?

May 1, 2015 | 07:05 PM

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TXJagR

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Originally Posted by IronMike

So the film goes all the way to the top corners of the hood, at the base of the A-Pillar? Or is there a small void of material there?

No voids anywhere on the entire hood. One seamless piece of Xpel ultimate, with the edges wrapped. The entire hood is covered from front leading edge back to the windshield, and from the top of the fender to the top of the other fender. From looking at my installers webpage, I don't think they used a template. Might want to ask your preferred installer in they can do a COMPLETE seamless hood.

May 1, 2015 | 07:19 PM

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IronMike

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Originally Posted by TXJagR

reaching the windshield isn't the typical issue, the outside corners right behind the side-view mirrors, at the base of the A-Pillar, require another 10" of material.

May 1, 2015 | 07:22 PM

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TXJagR

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Originally Posted by IronMike

reaching the windshield isn't the typical issue, the outside corners right behind the side-view mirrors, at the base of the A-Pillar, require another 10" of material.

I understand. Don't know how else to say it other than, the ENTIRE hood is covered. No voids, all 1 single piece of film.

I could take picture, but you can't see the film anyway.

May 1, 2015 | 08:22 PM

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IronMike

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Originally Posted by TXJagR

I understand. Don't know how else to say it other than, the ENTIRE hood is covered. No voids, all 1 single piece of film.

I could take picture, but you can't see the film anyway.

If you cant see it, how would you know if it isn't there?

lol

May 1, 2015 | 08:36 PM

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TXJagR

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Originally Posted by IronMike

If you cant see it, how would you know if it isn't there?

lol

Now I know you're being funny, but this morning I was stupid... While waxing and buffing, I rubbed my belt buckle against the front fender...

It's there. Thank the Lord!