Xpel wrap
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 9,734
Likes: 65
From: Hotlanta
AMG
I had to fight for diminished value about a year ago after getting hit on both right side doors and rear quarter panel. Took almost 8 months and finally I accepted their 2nd offer with no lawyers involved. Always felt like I took a little less than I should of. Just wondering how much you got for yours. You can pm if you want.
Originally, the carrier offered me $400 for diminished value (they just sent me a check without any discussion lol) and I hired a professional appraiser. Appraiser said $4000 diminished value and I sent the report with my demand. Settled at $2,200 without any further fuss or need for attorney.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 57
Likes: 5
2014 E63 AMG S
We have used xpel ultimate in the past full wraps on a few cars. On the wagon we went with a full wrap of expel stealth. Its all about the installer and I take the car through the automated car wash nearly daily! The ultimate has amazing healing properties and I would say the stealth has very good healing properties but their is a difference.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 57
Likes: 5
2014 E63 AMG S
i have a 2015 steel grey e63 just like yours and just got an Xpel wrap on the full front bumber, full hood, full fenders and side mirrors (paid approx 1600) which looks great and I think you also will really like.
i'm in downtown chicago oand garage park the car but felt i needed this added protection due to our winter, ice, salt, and pot holed streets and grimy roads totallybeat on the paint
There is zero color or shine differences between the Xpel covered areas and non-covered areas on mine in steel grey which i was concerned about.
Also for washing, while i ypically get it hand washed it is OK to run it through a gas station car wash if needed which i've done a couple times and doesnt damage the wrap.
the installer i used in chicago did a very good job. the only questionable area i saw after the install was the "Biturbo" badge area where my installer just cut around that and if you look very closely at that "Biturbo" badge area you can see where it was cut out and the lines. i heard some installers remove the badge or something to avoid that... but its not a big deal to me and you really dont see it especially on a dark steel grey colored car like mine.
here's a pic....
i'm in downtown chicago oand garage park the car but felt i needed this added protection due to our winter, ice, salt, and pot holed streets and grimy roads totallybeat on the paint
There is zero color or shine differences between the Xpel covered areas and non-covered areas on mine in steel grey which i was concerned about.
Also for washing, while i ypically get it hand washed it is OK to run it through a gas station car wash if needed which i've done a couple times and doesnt damage the wrap.
the installer i used in chicago did a very good job. the only questionable area i saw after the install was the "Biturbo" badge area where my installer just cut around that and if you look very closely at that "Biturbo" badge area you can see where it was cut out and the lines. i heard some installers remove the badge or something to avoid that... but its not a big deal to me and you really dont see it especially on a dark steel grey colored car like mine.
here's a pic....
Thanks!
Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 203
Likes: 11
From: United States
04 E55
Super Member
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 811
Likes: 5
From: Calgary, Canada
'10 F150 FX4 SCrew. '14 S212S
Beautiful wagon ! I love the wheels , do you mind sharing your setup, size ,offset, brand , and size and brand tires , will that setup work on a sedan ?
Also did you wrap the headlights and tail lights ?
My car is a CPO , the full hood is clear wrapped and front bumper , that's it , the hood is still good but the bumper needs to be redone , Thanks
Also did you wrap the headlights and tail lights ?
My car is a CPO , the full hood is clear wrapped and front bumper , that's it , the hood is still good but the bumper needs to be redone , Thanks
Wheels are Nutek. Not sure if they are in business anymore.
19x9 and 19x10. Not sure the offset as they were custom for PSS tires. PSS run way wider than stock PZero.
Headlight have xpel ultimate. Tails have 50% plus Xpel matte.
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 378
Likes: 29
From: San Francisco, CA
no MBs at the moment :(
wow, really thought they were 20s. They fill the gap nicely. What type of drop do you have? Any rubbing on the front wheels turning at full lock?
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 812
Likes: 86
From: Springboro, OH
16 GLC 19 Volvo XC40 06Corvette Z06
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 57
Likes: 5
2014 E63 AMG S
Quick update: I ended up going with a complete front end and rear bumper. I actually ended up going with ClearGuard Nano at the shop's recommendation. They carry both Xpel and ClearGuard products which cost the same.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 57
Likes: 5
2014 E63 AMG S
Another quick update: Supposedly, ClearGuard Nano has some of the same self-healing properties as Xpel Ultimate. I noticed some light swirling after a wash this weekend and decided to test it out. I took my wife's hair dryer and the swirls were gone after several seconds of heat application. Needless to say, I'm happy and impressed.
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 353
Likes: 23
From: Winter Park, Florida
24' G63,21' AMG GTR, 24' McLaren Artura, 17'' GLS63S, 24' GLE63S, 08' CL550
Here is stealth on a Diamond white wagon. Got it done the week I picked it up.
More pics here:
http://www.beyond.ca/life-lessons-co...s/39305.html/3
More pics here:
http://www.beyond.ca/life-lessons-co...s/39305.html/3
