Got My R1S Back After PPF

[MXA121]

Respect for shelling out to protect that beauty. Hope you get many years out of it.

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[jackk0807]

Full wrap PPF with STEK DYNOshield film; selected STEK because of its glossiness, hydrophobic and ceramic bonded. They had my R1S for 10 days and I'm very happy with the outcome (with a couple of minor issues) but they will redo those.

Very cool, just did the same full xpel wrap on my FG R1T and front/rear chrome delete f/r lower bumper and loved the look. Have you done/considered ceramic coating on top of that? My local shop didn't really recommend it though.

 

[MVCA]

No, but hopefully I’ll have an update by the end of the month.

I reserved in April of 2021 and I live close to the Costa Mesa SC so hopefully they can stick to my current 1st half of 2023 window.

How about you?

Sounds like you are not going with factory application, have you chosen someone yet to apply

No, but hopefully I’ll have an update by the end of the month.

I reserved in April of 2021 and I live close to the Costa Mesa SC so hopefully they can stick to my current 1st half of 2023 window.

How about you?

Looks awesome, that is my exact configuration. I keep switching between the 21" and 20" wheels. But every time I see the 20" I want them more. There are also more tire replacement options available. But I am still a year+ away from delivery so who knows what will be available then.

I have the same decision to make on the SUV arriving soon from what I understand. I have 21's on my Truck and from what I understand only one tire available now. The price on the 21" is not much more than on the 20's, but I've been told the 21's will wear quicker. The 20's will give you a smoother ride but will cost you $1,800 more. So 20's or 21's?

 

[BeanEW]

Very cool, just did the same full xpel wrap on my FG R1T and front/rear chrome delete f/r lower bumper and loved the look. Have you done/considered ceramic coating on top of that? My local shop didn't really recommend it though.

I read it somewhere that Xpel and their dealers only allow their own brand of ceramic coating on their PPF, not sure if that is true or not. I don't plan on doing ceramic on my Stek PPF because the film already infused with ceramic coating.

 

[SoCal Rob]

Sounds like you are not going with factory application, have you chosen someone yet to apply

It don’t know if factory PPF will be available before our R1S is built. I’ll see what options there are then…

 

[cbuckley]

It don’t know if factory PPF will be available before our R1S is built. I’ll see what options there are then…

Honestly, I would not recommend factory ppf because the quality is likely to not be as good as a high end shop and it will be difficult to get little things fixed whenever they arise. Getting it put in while paint is virgin has its advantages, but knowing the people who put on the ppf has its advantages too.

As temp changes cause tiny bubbles or accidents happen, most Xpel shops worth their salt will fix any bubbles or damage without charging you.

 

[SoCal Rob]

Honestly, I would not recommend factory ppf because the quality is likely to not be as good as a high end shop and it will be difficult to get little things fixed whenever they arise. Getting it put in while paint is virgin has its advantages, but knowing the people who put on the ppf has its advantages too.

As temp changes cause tiny bubbles or accidents happen, most Xpel shops worth their salt will fix any bubbles or damage without charging you.

Thanks! I’ve never done PPF on a vehicle before so getting more information on the options is helpful.

 

[windblowlc]

Very cool, just did the same full xpel wrap on my FG R1T and front/rear chrome delete f/r lower bumper and loved the look. Have you done/considered ceramic coating on top of that? My local shop didn't really recommend it though.

Pictures of your R1T after everything done? Did you cover or paint the chrome?

 

[jackk0807]

Pictures of your R1T after everything done? Did you cover or paint the chrome?

Just vinyl wrap. Here's some pics from the shop. I am gonna take some more this week and start a new thread.

 

[windblowlc]

I would love to see straight on pictures of the wlole truck with wrapped pieces as I have my truck at the shop now for ppf and tint

 

[preethumb]

Full wrap PPF with STEK DYNOshield film; selected STEK because of its glossiness, hydrophobic and ceramic bonded. They had my R1S for 10 days and I'm very happy with the outcome (with a couple of minor issues) but they will redo those.

looks great! Can I ask what shop you used in the bay area?

 

[BeanEW]

looks great! Can I ask what shop you used in the bay area?

NM Autoenhancements in Livermore, talk to Nathan.

 

[VancouverClearBra]

I read it somewhere that Xpel and their dealers only allow their own brand of ceramic coating on their PPF, not sure if that is true or not. I don't plan on doing ceramic on my Stek PPF because the film already infused with ceramic coating.

You technically can put whatever you choose, its just if you want the full warranty they ask to have the Xpel FUSION PLUS ceramic coating put on. Or one can get Xpel ULTIMATE FUSION PPF which already has ceramic coating applied during the manufacturing process. One nice thing too now is there's a satin ceramic coating from Xpel specifically for the Xpel STEALTH satin matte clear bra.

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