Paint Protection Film

[rrkhanna]

do anyone have Paint Protection Film installed, i am planning on my 2012 V6. $80 for dealer installed OEM [ame="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008PRIC3W/?tag=patchalpazon.08-20"]http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008PRIC3W/?tag=patchalpazon.08-20[/ame]Wondering if anyone has installed after market or OEM and how it looks.



Hyundai 3M024-ADU00 Clear Film Hood Protector for Hyundai Genesis

 

[SmoovC]

I can't imagine for that money it does any good, other than possibly keep bugs from sticking to the paint in that area. Inexpensive films will yellow over time, and deteriorate just like vinyl stripes, without any UV protection. This often will result in that area looking worse than if it had been left naked.

I did a "full front wrap" which includes:

Complete front bumper cover
Complete hood
Complete right & left fenders
Right & left mirrors
Both headlights
Both fog lights
Both radar sensor covers
4 door cups
4 door edge guards

The film used was Xpel Ultimate; a self healing film.

Link here: https://www.xpel.com/products/xpel_ultimate_paint_protection_film.asp

FAQ here: https://www.xpel.com/products/xpel-ultimate-frequently-asked-questions.asp

I see the kit you are looking at for $36.00 here: http://www.hyundai-parts.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=332253

One square foot of the Xpel Ultimate product is $11.00 on their site, just for price comparison purposes.

I would hate for you to install something on the car under the guise of protecting it, only to have said product create bigger issues down the road.

 

[T I T A N I U M]

I did a "full front wrap"

Did you install yourself? If so, how difficult was the process?

 

[kcgr]

I guess I did a front partial. Any front facing painted part: lower hood, front bumper, rear view mirrors. I used 3M invisishield, and paid ~450. I didn't do the lights. Rock chips are a huuuuge issue here in Houston. It has saved me a few times already.

 

[SmoovC]

Did you install yourself? If so, how difficult was the process?

No, it was professionally installed. After watching the process and the techniques utilizied, there is no way I would want to even attempt it.

 

[rrkhanna]

Thanks for sharing, i am going to reach out to XPEL dealers in bay area.

 

[SmoovC]

Glad to help; I think you will be thriiled with the product, just as I am.

 

[brfatal]

I can't imagine for that money it does any good, other than possibly keep bugs from sticking to the paint in that area. Inexpensive films will yellow over time, and deteriorate just like vinyl stripes, without any UV protection. This often will result in that area looking worse than if it had been left naked.

I did a "full front wrap" which includes:

Complete front bumper cover
Complete hood
Complete right & left fenders
Right & left mirrors
Both headlights
Both fog lights
Both radar sensor covers
4 door cups
4 door edge guards

The film used was Xpel Ultimate; a self healing film.

What did that run you?

 

[Qbedobedoo]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008PRIC3W/?tag=patchalpazon.08-20

The link is invalid.. you get a 404-error

 

[rrkhanna]

go to Amazon and search with complete string "Hyundai 3M024-ADU00 Clear Film Hood Protector for Hyundai Genesis"

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[SmoovC]

What did that run you?

Retail price in my region is $1495. The installer is a business associate and friend, and I paid cash, so.....

 

[rrkhanna]

Just called dealer for XPEL Ultimate, and they quoted $890 (installed) for Hood, Fender, Mirror and Bumper Kit.

 

[SmoovC]

So when is your appointment?

 

[rrkhanna]

leave the car on Monday 11/5 evening and pick it Tuesday 11/6 evening. They said they need to clean/wash and keep it cool before they install and then keep in the sun for few hrs to settle down.

 

[SmoovC]

Awesome! Let us know how it turns out.

 

[SmoovC]

Well, how did it turn out?

 

[rrkhanna]

Sorry did not post it earlier... just got it last evening and it looks great thnx for the Xpel advise (rescheduled for Tuesday/Wednesday in stead Monday/Tuesday).

$800 for
Complete front bumper cover
hood
right & left fenders
Right & left mirrors
Both headlights
Both fog lights
Both radar sensor covers

i still see couple (2-3) small bubbles on the hood but the dealer said they will go away in a day (as it was just installed and weather was cold), hopefully they go away.

 

[SmoovC]

Sorry did not post it earlier... just got it last evening and it looks great thnx for the Xpel advise (rescheduled for Tuesday/Wednesday in stead Monday/Tuesday).

$800 for
Complete front bumper cover
hood
right & left fenders
Right & left mirrors
Both headlights
Both fog lights
Both radar sensor covers

i still see couple (2-3) small bubbles on the hood but the dealer said they will go away in a day (as it was just installed and weather was cold), hopefully they go away.

Awesome; thanks for the follow up. Yes, the bubbles will cure out in a few days to a week, depending on the weather.