CGI offering PPF on the front

[rideadeuce]

I Just recently had CGI do the annual touchup on my camper and they told me about a new service they are offering. It is a durable protective gloss film that they apply to the front of the camper. Might be a nice thing to have if you like getting off the beaten path (gravel roads, ALCAN Hwy, etc.), it would help protect the gelcoat from chips and make it easier to keep clean as well. Lasts 5-7 years or more typically and is generally easy to remove/replace. Not cheap but makes life easier and protects your investment. 

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Edited 7 hours ago by rideadeuce

[Patriot]

I am glad the CGI crew is now offering PPF on the front of Olivers. We have had XPEL PPF on the “blast zones” on the of our Oliver to include the dog house, aka LP surround and all the way down each side under the bottom edges of both sides of our Oliver. We have had it for several years now and it has really worked as advertised. 

 

Shortly after we took delivery of Hull #634 we had 10 mil XPEL paint protection installed. Here is a photo of our installer working his magic. The standard paint protection used on most cars and trucks today is 8 mil. The 10 mil material is naturally thicker and it’s really tough material. It’s presently the thickest p/p made by XPEL. So far, it’s held up great with no damage to our gelcoat. It’s fairly expensive to have installed, but well worth it in our experience. We use a product called Plexus to keep it clean and polished up. Our installers business name is Sun Stoppers located in Cornelius, NC. 
 

Also, we have PPF on all our vehicles. The 8 mil still offers robust protection from road rash, missiles etc. 

https://www.xpel.com
 

 

This same fella installed 8 mil XPEL PPF on our entire Super Duty just after we purchased it in 2021. It was well worth the money and has kept our TV paint chip free 5 yrs later. If you trade vehicles every few years it may not be worth the expense. We tend to keep our cars and trucks for the long haul. 

I recently found and purchased a one owner, NC dealer serviced 2020 Toyota TRD Pro. It is in really excellent condition. So I took it to my XPEL PPF tech to let him work his magic. I could not be happier with his work as he exceeded my expectations. It’s all about the install and the installer. A few things to note: if you take it to an installer make sure you don’t have any paint chips on the areas you want protected by PPF. If any installer wants to cover areas on your truck or car with PPF with existing paint chips…in my opinion, you have the wrong installer. Find an installer that does high-end Teslas, Lexus, Benz, Lambos, Bentleys etc. 

After having a complete paint correction done, I had the headlights, front and rear bumpers, trim below the headlights, the painted grill surround, windshield pillars all covered in 8mil XPEL PPF. The prior owner already had the entire hood and mirror caps covered. The larger the surface area you cover, the higher the cost. I like XPEL PPF as it is hydrophobic and just repels dirt and dust with ease. You can also ceramic coat over XPEL PPF.

** Prices vary on installation, so its best if you’re considering PPF to get a quote from your local installer. 

 

My XPEL PPF installers shop 3 weeks ago. I also had XPEL 50% tint installed on the interior front w/s.

A game changer in reducing heat and dangerous UV rays into the cabin.

Note; check your State DMV on tint % laws.

 

Post PPF install.

 

 

Edited 3 hours ago by Patriot

[rideadeuce]

I have full XPEL PPF in stealth satin/gloss on my M3 with XPEL XR Plus tint 70/20. First place I took it after pick up was the detail shop. Also, have gloss bra coverage on the Tundra as well. Did you ever post about the PPF install on your Oliver? If you did, I must of missed it. It is great stuff, along with ceramic coatings, tint, etc. CGI is using another brand but still top tier PPF.  Nice find on the 2020 Tundra PRO BTW, very popular move these days.