07-28-2019, 02:49 PM | #1 |
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Xpel - Front Repair
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I am wanting to do the full front xpel. Before I have this applied, I am looking to have the front bumper completely repaired of all rock chips and scratches. I was told that it will take about 2-3 weeks to fully cure before I can apply the xpel film. Does any one have any suggestions on what I can do to help protect my front in between the repair and the xpel being applied? This is my daily. Obviously I will try and drive less as possible. thanks in advance. |
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07-28-2019, 08:13 PM | #3 |
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07-29-2019, 11:40 AM | #6 |
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I've had Expel applied on 2 different cars after body work. Depending on the installer, I've been told to wait anywhere between a few days to 6 weeks. I think one consideration is whether the body shop bakes the paint or lets it air dry. I've seen no ill effects after applying it after a dew days.
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07-29-2019, 01:33 PM | #7 |
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Have you compared the price of current bumper cover surface repair labor before painting + rental car versus new ready to paint bumper cover + cost of painting while you still drive your car and they install two weeks later already covered with Xpel? Would take some logistical coordination and probably leaving a piece cut out of current bumper cover to verify match but you'd have a new protected bumper cover installed!
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08-17-2019, 07:15 PM | #9 |
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You shouldn't have any problems applying PPF film on the freshly painted bumper if it was prepped and painted the right way.
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