FourT6and2

Guess it's a matter of finding a shop one trusts.

NewportSLS

If in SoCal call Chris! Let him know you know NewportSLS for the good guy discount! He has been installing for 12 years !! > http://www.eklektikautofilms.com/

AMGGTC

In my view paint protection is really important, especially for Magno paint as you cannot buff out scratches, swirl marks or any type of etching on the paint. I would recommend paint correction followed by a clear bra covering most, if not all, of the car, including headlights, rocker panels, mirrors, etc. (no windows). The two leading companies are 3M and Expel and you cannot go wrong with either. Clear bras have improved dramatically over the years and some now have "self-healing" technology. More important than which brand to use is the installer - find the best installer in your area and go with what he prefers to use. Generally speaking, it takes probably 2-3 days to complete paint correction and install bra on the entire car, but it really depends on your installer. As to cost, in Canada it will probably cost CAD$3-4k to do an entire car, but again, it depends on the installer - you get what you pay for.

I would also recommend ceramic coating over the clear bra. It provides additional protection from swirl marks and any acidic contaminates. Both clear bra and ceramic coating are permanent and will remain on your car until removed.

For Magno paint, do not use regular shampoo, wax, sealants, etc. You will need to get new products designed for matte paint.

I hope this helps

AMG 17GT

[QUOTE=AMGGTC;7281242]In my view paint protection is really important, especially for Magno paint as you cannot buff out scratches, swirl marks or any type of etching on the paint. I would recommend paint correction followed by a clear bra covering most, if not all, of the car, including headlights, rocker panels, mirrors, etc. (no windows). The two leading companies are 3M and Expel and you cannot go wrong with either. Clear bras have improved dramatically over the years and some now have "self-healing" technology. More important than which brand to use is the installer - find the best installer in your area and go with what he prefers to use. Generally speaking, it takes probably 2-3 days to complete paint correction and install bra on the entire car, but it really depends on your installer. As to cost, in Canada it will probably cost CAD$3-4k to do an entire car, but again, it depends on the installer - you get what you pay for.

I would also recommend ceramic coating over the clear bra. It provides additional protection from swirl marks and any acidic contaminates. Both clear bra and ceramic coating are permanent and will remain on your car until removed.

For Magno paint, do not use regular shampoo, wax, sealants, etc. You will need to get new products designed for matte paint.

I hope this helps[/QUOTE

3m and xpel Have a lot of orange peel and don’t lay flat. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again suntek lays the flattest and is incredibly resilient.

Find the guy that does it for the dealers such as Porsche and Mercedes and McLaren that’s what I did and mine came out incredible. You don’t need to do the whole car just do the whole front clip, and behind front wheels and your good.

just1zero

+1 for Suntek, I've used their gloss self healing PPF on a few of my cars and its outstanding. I do the front clip as well.

NewportSLS

Yep! https://mbworld.org/forums/sls-amg-g...clear-bra.html

just1zero

does their matte match the magno finish? I'm going to do my gtr this week and would rather just do the front clip and not the whole car.

KenshinX

Good morning!!
Does anybody know any reputable and experienced shop in soflo, Miami area where I can wrap my matte GTR with either suntek?
This will be my first car being wrapped.
Thanks in advance

emericr

First, congrats on the green beast. It looks amazing. I can't wait to see them on the streets.

I am in Naples and if interested have a guy that is amazing. No cuts as he has a printer. He did my GT and was impressed. He handles all the exotics for Naples Motorsports among other things.

NewportSLS

The Matte Suntek is "clear" it doesn't change the color of the paint.

NewportSLS

PS as soon as a bird craps on the part of your car you didn't wrap you will kick yourself for not wrapping the whole car. Don't be cheap. Wrap the whole car....

just1zero

Good point

AMG 17GT

Did not do windshield and after latest trip wish I had. How is vision thru shield?

muhri

Congratulations, enjoy it! From a PPF perspective both xpel matte and 3M matte changed the color of my car when I tried them on.
I am yet to check the suntek film.

thecutter64

I know installer is the most important thing but as a ballpark , what is the cost of a full wrap ? I don’t mind paying ; I just don’t want to get ripped off

thebishman

Like everything else in life, you normally get what you pay for. That being said a top quality installer using a high quality film such as Suntek; Xpel Ultimate/Stealth, etc. will run you between $6,000-$8,000. This is for the whole car covered with edges all wrapped and probably items like lights, etc removed in order for the film to look as if the car was ‘painted’.

You do want to do the research necessary to find the very best installer in your area, as that is 90% towards being satisfied with the result.

Btw: I’m talking about a full ‘clear bra’ type install, whether it being clear or matte in nature. A ‘wrap’ which simply changes the color of the car is done using a product that is different than Suntek or Xpel Ultimate, as it’s much thinner; doesn’t offer the protection of the above two films, and is probably easier to install.

Bish

fastmd

I didn’t get the bill yet, but it’s dependent on the installer. All the films are in the same range. Then you have the topcoat you choose. I posted new pics in the garage at my home. My film guy and detailer are 2 different people but work out of the same office. Having all the emblems changed to matte black also, along with door handles so don’t have the final price.

Whole car is probably at least $6K.

I get get rid of cars so fast it’s a waste of money essentially, but I hate rock chips and I drive back country roads all the time and live in the NYC metro area.

AMG 17GT

That seems a bit high. I paid 1500 for entire front clip and front wheels. Doors and rear fenders and roof should be another 1000. The car is mostly hood.

if anyone needs referral in Atlanta hit me up. Installer has incredible detail.

fastmd

$1500 for hood/fenders, not bumper is right. I am talking the entire car, rockers/doors, rear fenders/bumper, spoiler, deck lid, a pillars, headlights etc.

The GTR is wider than the GT.

Wassaby

Beautiful garage. Congrats on MB GTR

NewportSLS

Didnt have the windshield done. That pic shows how much they have to use to do the pillars and windshield frame the right way. The film on the glass gets tossed.

thewb

fastmd

I have been fortunate to drive a lot of the most talked about cars. Outside of some ultra hypercars (mainly they give you a tingly feeling), my 675 LT spider is the best car I have ever driven. It truly is amazing. The biggest drawback is the turning radius (like a truck).

That being said, I think it is an unfair comparison. My 675 LT spider cost more than 2X my GTR.

However, I think the this AMG GTR is superb. I believe it is at least as good as my 991 GT3 RS, much better than my 991 GT3. It is like a luxury/hooligan european muscle car. A lot of fun to drive around.

I will see how it does on the track in the spring.

thewb