PPF xpel ultimate on W222
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PPF xpel ultimate on W222
Has anyone had PPF professionally installed on their W222, considering at the moment here myself. I live outside the city and some roads I drive on can have loose grit so I'm thinking its time to do it.
From their website looks like they have precut kits for the W222:
https://www.xpel.com/paint-protection-kits
Thinking about full front protection including headlights and front grill if that’s possible.
Any feedback much appreciated.
From their website looks like they have precut kits for the W222:
https://www.xpel.com/paint-protection-kits
Thinking about full front protection including headlights and front grill if that’s possible.
Any feedback much appreciated.
Last edited by sclass350d; 04-10-2019 at 06:10 AM.
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Like you I drive some graveled back roads that I hate but am forced to drive due to location and I have had three low sitting cars Xpel applied. The reason I do this is that my first “extra” car was a BMW Z3 that after 3 years looked like it had the measles with dozens of chips on the paint all over the front end. If you are keeping a car for a extended time period the Xpel in my opinion is well worth the cost. It does “self heal” with smaller rock hits to the paint.
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sclass350d (04-10-2019)
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Be sure you find someone that has a excellent track record to install as it is more of a art to apply. Also be sure they perfectly clean the paint before installation. Imperfections underneath will show.
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I have had Xpel installed on both our 2018 S560 and 2017 SL550; full hood, front fenders AND full length rocker panels. Really recommend adding the rocker panels on any installation. The self healing feature is wonderful.
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My preference for solid white paint as a color (not metallic) is due to 1) avoidance of cabin heat in southern cali and 2) Ease of repairing paint chips with a solid white color. My DIY routine maintenance on front bumper and hood chips keeps the car looking new. I hate hate hate metallic paint. Did I say I hate metallic paint? There's nothing better than the reflective gleam of a well detailed car off of solid nonmetallic paint.
I'd only use a clear bra if I had a paint that made it difficult to blend paint chips.
I'd only use a clear bra if I had a paint that made it difficult to blend paint chips.
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I guess one thing to consider when thinking of expensive wraps & coatings, is how long you will have your car, especially if you are leasing. When it comes to my daily driver, currently a 2018 S560 Sedan, I know that I will be turning the car in at the end of the 36 month lease, so I’m not going to go that extra mile protecting it. I take very good care of my cars, but I’m not going to spend extra for a wrap or coating.
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My preference for solid white paint as a color (not metallic) is due to 1) avoidance of cabin heat in southern cali and 2) Ease of repairing paint chips with a solid white color. My DIY routine maintenance on front bumper and hood chips keeps the car looking new. I hate hate hate metallic paint. Did I say I hate metallic paint? There's nothing better than the reflective gleam of a well detailed car off of solid nonmetallic paint.
I'd only use a clear bra if I had a paint that made it difficult to blend paint chips.
I'd only use a clear bra if I had a paint that made it difficult to blend paint chips.
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I guess one thing to consider when thinking of expensive wraps & coatings, is how long you will have your car, especially if you are leasing. When it comes to my daily driver, currently a 2018 S560 Sedan, I know that I will be turning the car in at the end of the 36 month lease, so I’m not going to go that extra mile protecting it. I take very good care of my cars, but I’m not going to spend extra for a wrap or coating.
I agree, most of my cars Im not keeping long term, I do agree it def helps and the new stuff looks amazing.