GLE Class (V167) Produced 2020 to present

How clear is Xpel?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 04-11-2022, 09:15 PM
  #1  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
Toliverpeterson's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2022
Posts: 3
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
ML 350, GLE350 on order
How clear is Xpel?

Question for those that did the clear front end wrap with Xpel, how clear is it? Can you see it? Shine? Texture?
Did you go all the way up the hood or the partial?
I have a PPF on my 18 year old BMW. You can see it, it’s a different texture.
Just wondering if it’s visible or invisible?
Old 04-11-2022, 09:30 PM
  #2  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
superswiss's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Posts: 8,602
Received 3,943 Likes on 2,631 Posts
2019 C63CS
It's invisible. Can't tell it's there unless I go looking for the edges, but I also did a custom wrap to wrap the edges so the film doesn't stop short of the panels. I did the full front up to the A-pillar, door cups and edges, mirrors and rear bumper. Basically all the high impact areas. The only one I can easily see is the door edges, just because it's only a tiny piece of film. I would not do partial hood. Dirt etc. will collect at the edge of the film, which will make it noticeable and as Murphy's law goes a stone will hit it above the line of film for sure.
Old 04-11-2022, 09:33 PM
  #3  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Ron.s's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Boise
Posts: 3,377
Received 1,032 Likes on 700 Posts
2024 GMC Canyon Denali..... 2018 Audi SQ5
Originally Posted by Toliverpeterson
Question for those that did the clear front end wrap with Xpel, how clear is it? Can you see it? Shine? Texture?
Did you go all the way up the hood or the partial?
I have a PPF on my 18 year old BMW. You can see it, it’s a different texture.
Just wondering if it’s visible or invisible?
Invisible except raw edges can get wax lines. Doesn’t change the color or texture…great warranty. I do the entire front and the installer wraps all edges on the hood.
Old 04-11-2022, 10:23 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
 
toban's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 356
Likes: 0
Received 103 Likes on 56 Posts
2021 GLE 450
Absolutely invisible.
Did whole hood not half as you will see the line and worse if you wax. I did whole front of car and rocker panels also. Very pleased so far.

Toban

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: How clear is Xpel?



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:58 AM.