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Kinkola 03-25-2019 01:58 AM

G63 whole car ppf wrap
 
Ideally, my new g63 will arrive around June, and I'm thinking to have it wrapped with xpel ppf. Has anyone wrapped their g63 with xpel ppf and how much it will cost? I checked their website and did some calculations, a whole car wrap will cost nearly 8k excluding the labor costs. I'm hoping to get an accurate price from a current owner. Thanks :)

Sarlox 03-25-2019 04:12 PM

Do it in camo :y

drew138 03-25-2019 04:37 PM

I've watched a few videos of wraps and it looks like a complicated procedure requiring the removal of side strips, guards, badges, fender flares, spare tire; and i wonder about how it all comes apart and goes back together without rattles or damage. And the cost seems to be another killer here as well. Was thinking of getting the matte wrap file applied to my G63 on delivery but having second thoughts due to price and maintenance of it afterwards. Love to hear what you find.

Kinkola 03-25-2019 05:22 PM


Originally Posted by drew138 (Post 7714897)
I've watched a few videos of wraps and it looks like a complicated procedure requiring the removal of side strips, guards, badges, fender flares, spare tire; and i wonder about how it all comes apart and goes back together without rattles or damage. And the cost seems to be another killer here as well. Was thinking of getting the matte wrap file applied to my G63 on delivery but having second thoughts due to price and maintenance of it afterwards. Love to hear what you find.

Same concerns with you. Xpel does offer pre cut ppf which is cut by computer and fit the body perfectly. Pre-cut ppf doesn’t require removal of any parts. However, the price is quite high. Here is the price details I found from xpel.
https://www.xpel.com/paint-protectio...ss-SUV/AMG-G63
Btw the ppf sold by feet seems cheaper but I’m assuming it will need installers to cut it and remove some parts, which can be risky.

JozWagon 03-25-2019 07:17 PM

I’m getting mine done in a week or so, I’ll keep you posted how it goes.. XPEL stealth, full body, mostly precut patterns with corners etc wrapped to hide gloss paint underneath.

Kinkola 03-25-2019 08:06 PM


Originally Posted by JozWagon (Post 7715056)
I’m getting mine done in a week or so, I’ll keep you posted how it goes.. XPEL stealth, full body, mostly precut patterns with corners etc wrapped to hide gloss paint underneath.

Thanks man. I think to apply the stealth film too, my wife likes the matte finish. But the major concern for now is the price.

kinjal 03-25-2019 08:17 PM


Originally Posted by Kinkola (Post 7715120)
Thanks man. I think to apply the stealth film too, my wife likes the matte finish. But the major concern for now is the price.

the price is insane. I’d rather deal with minor defects that only I will see with time, then drop $8-10k to protect the paint. Skip the wrap in my Opinion

kombifan 03-25-2019 11:09 PM

What about ceramic coating? Have you considered that option?

I always put it on the new cars or when I get a car paint corrected. It protects the paint and is hydrophobic so it keeps the cars cleaner and no more water spots.

Kinkola 03-25-2019 11:39 PM


Originally Posted by kombifan (Post 7715284)
What about ceramic coating? Have you considered that option?

I always put it on the new cars or when I get a car paint corrected. It protects the paint and is hydrophobic so it keeps the cars cleaner and no more water spots.

Ceramic coating is a good option for some people, it’s affordable and looks great. Ppf offers the best protection for the paint which is much better than the ceramic coating and ppf lasts longer thean coating. However, the ppf cost few times more than a coating.

Festertester 03-26-2019 12:27 AM

I plan to get 1. Paint correction 2. PPF 3. Ceramic coating on top. All my vehicles have it this way.

Kinkola 03-26-2019 12:31 AM


Originally Posted by Festertester (Post 7715321)
I plan to get 1. Paint correction 2. PPF 3. Ceramic coating on top. All my vehicles have it this way.

That is the ultimate way to keep the paint shine and protected. But this way costs. Lol :music:

johnnyderm 03-26-2019 09:56 AM


Originally Posted by Kinkola (Post 7715325)
That is the ultimate way to keep the paint shine and protected. But this way costs. Lol :music:

What are we talking cost wise for the matte pre cut ppf? $8k?

{about $10k for the xpel kit, plus cost to apply it - so $14k).

JozWagon 03-26-2019 10:26 AM

Shops here in Michigan (there’s many , due to roads ) quote between 8-10k installed

horse86 03-26-2019 10:50 AM


Originally Posted by Festertester (Post 7715321)
I plan to get 1. Paint correction 2. PPF 3. Ceramic coating on top. All my vehicles have it this way.

I see this and think...so your ceramic coating/protecting the vinyl film??? While I see the function i'm always like "Whattt?" in my head. I'd probably just apply a sealer like Zaino if anything on top of the film. Zaino lasts over a year (just re-do it each year) and cheap.

drew138 03-26-2019 10:52 AM


Originally Posted by Festertester (Post 7715321)
I plan to get 1. Paint correction 2. PPF 3. Ceramic coating on top. All my vehicles have it this way.

What shop you planing to use (or have used); and when you expecting to take delivery. Am in the bay area and have found two shops in south bay that seem to be reputable. haven't called to inquire on cost. but what you are doing is clearly the most optimal solution. my g63 should be here in July/Aug for a may build slot.

Don Nguyen 03-26-2019 01:13 PM

Just to quickly help out and answer some questions/topics I saw you guys mention.

Generally speaking, unless your car/truck has a unique paint color that you wanted to preserve and turn into a matte finish, then simply getting the car fully wrapped in a regular vinyl wrap would be much cheaper and provide almost the same effect. Of course, the PPF will provide more protection, but even the standard color wraps will provide some sort of protection for the car's paint. If you really want/need that extra protection, then PPF is a more likely option for you then, at usually twice the cost of a regular wrap.

I saw someone mention that they were afraid about body pieces being removed from the car. At my shop, I actually quite often get people who prefer to have no/minimal amount of pieces removed from the car during wrapping, due to the same concerns. I just did a full wrap on an 2018 BMW M6 earlier this this week and only had to remove the badges and front grills from the car to properly wrap everything, since the owner similarly wanted to have as few pieces removed as possible. Came out looking just as good as if pieces were taken apart, but the amount of time required increased quite a bit, since you're working with much smaller gaps/areas that requires much more detailed work.

If you guys needed a second opinion on anything local shops may be quoting/telling you guys, feel free to message me and I'll try to help out with what I can.

Festertester 03-26-2019 10:27 PM


Originally Posted by drew138 (Post 7715559)
What shop you planing to use (or have used); and when you expecting to take delivery. Am in the bay area and have found two shops in south bay that seem to be reputable. haven't called to inquire on cost. but what you are doing is clearly the most optimal solution. my g63 should be here in July/Aug for a may build slot.

i have used premier films in the past but in the last 4 vehicles used Ocdetailing in Fremont. Joe does the best job, especially in paint correction. I couldn’t believe the first time he showed me for my brand new Range Rover autobiography with SVO paint how it looked before he corrected it. I plan to take my g63 directly to him so he could prep it. My delivery is expected in June/July timeframe.

‘When do you get yours?

Festertester 03-26-2019 10:31 PM


Originally Posted by horse86 (Post 7715556)
I see this and think...so your ceramic coating/protecting the vinyl film??? While I see the function i'm always like "Whattt?" in my head. I'd probably just apply a sealer like Zaino if anything on top of the film. Zaino lasts over a year (just re-do it each year) and cheap.

it looks new for next 5-6 years without the need to put any polish/sealants on top of the film. I also believe that it makes the films more resilient against rocks and debris

drew138 03-26-2019 10:49 PM

@Festertester Getting my G63 in late July, or August. My build date is in May and dealer () says its 2months from build to dealer. I'd be very curious on how your job goes with OCD as they are the ones who keep popping up. Someone else I know had their e63 AMG Wagon wrapped at SS Customs. I'm getting a 7k designo paint finish so am going to want to protect it as I'm not sure how easy it would be to repair a dent/ding/chip and would like to have a matte finish without the hassle of a matte finish.

have they given you any sort of quote for the full job?

TuLsaViPeR 06-08-2019 03:41 AM

SAVE YOUR MONEY DON'T WRAP IT!!!
 

Originally Posted by Kinkola (Post 7714236)
Ideally, my new g63 will arrive around June, and I'm thinking to have it wrapped with xpel ppf. Has anyone wrapped their g63 with xpel ppf and how much it will cost? I checked their website and did some calculations, a whole car wrap will cost nearly 8k excluding the labor costs. I'm hoping to get an accurate price from a current owner. Thanks :)

I Got my Geweezy wrapped, and it took them over a month and it cost 5K....DO NOT DO IT!!! SAVE YOUR MONEY. OR DO IT YOURSELF. ITS NOT HARD.

TuLsaViPeR 06-08-2019 03:47 AM

SAVE YOUR MONEY DON'T WRAP IT!!!
 

Originally Posted by Kinkola (Post 7714236)
Ideally, my new g63 will arrive around June, and I'm thinking to have it wrapped with xpel ppf. Has anyone wrapped their g63 with xpel ppf and how much it will cost? I checked their website and did some calculations, a whole car wrap will cost nearly 8k excluding the labor costs. I'm hoping to get an accurate price from a current owner. Thanks :)

Trust me!!

JozWagon 06-08-2019 10:10 AM

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...e5481478d.jpeg
Very happy with my full body xpel stealth .. 7500 including labor.. ignore the pricing on xpel site because if you go through authorized installer their cost is much lower for material.. also should only take a week or so

superset 06-08-2019 12:08 PM

hubba hubba

pdeacon 06-08-2019 01:31 PM


Originally Posted by JozWagon (Post 7774110)
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...e5481478d.jpeg
Very happy with my full body xpel stealth .. 7500 including labor.. ignore the pricing on xpel site because if you go through authorized installer their cost is much lower for material.. also should only take a week or so


Nice looking ride!!!! Happy motoring.

TuLsaViPeR 06-17-2019 08:57 PM

Dont wrap it!!! Save your money and go on a awesome Vacation or something.


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