Headlight film?

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To wrap 1/3 of the nose complete, would have cost me 600, but could not afford it, as I was getting the windows tinted that day too.
So I got 1/3 the hood including the little piece between the grille and the hood for 200, and the headlights for 20 bucks each.
I'll get the rest of the front done eventually, just need to let my bank account take a breather from all the rest of the accessories I put on lol.
I got 35% carbon tint on all windows and on the moon roof for 200 bucks. So I paid 440 for the clear wrap and the tint, tint has a life time warranty I think the clear wrap is 5 or 6, they suggested using spray wax on it periodically to keep it moist and pliable.
Thanks for sharing this. I think you got a good deal from them.

I wanted to do the whole set (bumpers, 1/3 hood, 1/3 fender and side mirrors) as well but due to some budget concerns, I have to wait for a while. Xpel offered me a discounted price of $716 for this set.
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Thanks for sharing this. I think you got a good deal from them.

I wanted to do the whole set (bumpers, 1/3 hood, 1/3 fender and side mirrors) as well but due to some budget concerns, I have to wait for a while. Xpel offered me a discounted price of $716 for this set.
There is always a cash discount at the place I go lol If I had not paid cash it would have been a lot more.
He also offered to do my rear bumper for 20 bucks and the touch screen for 10 bucks and the door kick plate area for 10 bucks per door. All things I plan to do eventually.
Road Trip to Massachusetts and I'll hook you up with this guy lol
 

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There is always a cash discount at the place I go lol If I had not paid cash it would have been a lot more.
He also offered to do my rear bumper for 20 bucks and the touch screen for 10 bucks and the door kick plate area for 10 bucks per door. All things I plan to do eventually.
Road Trip to Massachusetts and I'll hook you up with this guy lol
Who knows, I might be there soon lol
 

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Who knows, I might be there soon lol
Would definitely be a nice road trip in the new car! LOL
Did they give you any tips on keeping it pliable?
 

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Would definitely be a nice road trip in the new car! LOL
Did they give you any tips on keeping it pliable?
Same thing, wax once in a while. They even have an in-house brand to keep the headlight film like new.
 


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Same thing, wax once in a while. They even have an in-house brand to keep the headlight film like new.
I wont have a chance to wax mine in the winter, thats why they said use the spray wax as a quickie to get me thru til spring
 

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What spray wax did they suggest? I am doing expel on my touring led fronts next week.
 

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What spray wax did they suggest? I am doing expel on my touring led fronts next week.
They said any spray wax is fine, I tend to use Mothers wax, so I'll see if there is a mothers spray wax, I'm sure there is. I have 3M clear film, but I'm sure there isn't really any difference
 

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I can't imaging putting a matte film on my brand new glossy paint job. Is the film others here are putting on their paint glossy or matte?
You cannot even tell mine is on there, it's 3M
 

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^ So it's glossy then right? Check the link I quoted.
 

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^ Considering how thin the paint is, I think what you got was a good decision.
 

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^ Considering how thin the paint is, I think what you got was a good decision.
I do mostly highway miles, I knew if I did not so something, it would shortly look sandblasted on the hood. I wish I could find a smoke color plastic bug deflector too, that does wonders for keeping windshields safe from rocks
 


 


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