Clear protective car wrap
Discussion
If you want the best wrap you need to speak to Robbie Orlando at Valetmagic....
www.valetmagic.com
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/161097-v12-am-vantage-g...
I saw this one being done, My god even the door shuts and engine bay were finished perfectly...
www.valetmagic.com
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/161097-v12-am-vantage-g...
I saw this one being done, My god even the door shuts and engine bay were finished perfectly...
Edited by burntout on Monday 9th June 22:05
burntout said:
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/161097-v12-am-vantage-g...
I saw this one being done, My god even the door shuts and engine bay were finished perfectly...
I'm not too keen on the full orange. IMHO, it looks better left at this stage:I saw this one being done, My god even the door shuts and engine bay were finished perfectly...
J12MOC said:
I would definitely go for the full bonnet as even with the thin film the edge of the treated area shows up across the bonnet. On my last Aston I had a big rock land on the bonnet above where the film would end if partially covered. Luckily I had the full job so no damage!
I agree with you, the half bonnets always have a visible line - full bonnet! 
W1111AM said:
Thanks Paul, more film product to learn about
Bob, Is the product supplied from Paintshield called Xpel, you only had one product applied to your car right?
Xpel Ultimate is the product Paintshield specialise in,,,its self healing, just like magic, it heals over even after being scrubbed with a wire brush (Paintshield demo),,,it has to be seen to be believed. Bob, Is the product supplied from Paintshield called Xpel, you only had one product applied to your car right?
Edited by W1111AM on Monday 9th June 18:24
I have said this to everyone and will state it here again just to be clear. Paintshield are the best at what they do, they never cut on the car, as Joe designs everything in house and his designs are widely reguarded and the best in the industry. They also have the best product and give a warranty with each installation.
Most previous customers had expel on their car from paintshield, but due to the supply chain, they also use suntek now, which is just as good, if not better.
If you get your car done, ensure the paint is very good before the film goes on, so detailing, even new cars is recommended. Do not get anything other than self healing film. Non healing film will look worse over time, just like the paint it's protecting if you don't look after it and should it get scratched or swirled, there's nothing you can do, unlike a self healing film. I've seen cases where the installation guy has scratched the film while applying it and effectively left that section looking worse than before it was polished and there's nothing you can do about. That's something you don't get with a self healing film.
Another thing to check is the environment the film is being applied in, as it's very easy to get a fibre or dust under the film.
Francis
Most previous customers had expel on their car from paintshield, but due to the supply chain, they also use suntek now, which is just as good, if not better.
If you get your car done, ensure the paint is very good before the film goes on, so detailing, even new cars is recommended. Do not get anything other than self healing film. Non healing film will look worse over time, just like the paint it's protecting if you don't look after it and should it get scratched or swirled, there's nothing you can do, unlike a self healing film. I've seen cases where the installation guy has scratched the film while applying it and effectively left that section looking worse than before it was polished and there's nothing you can do about. That's something you don't get with a self healing film.
Another thing to check is the environment the film is being applied in, as it's very easy to get a fibre or dust under the film.
Francis
paddy328 said:
I have said this to everyone and will state it here again just to be clear. Paintshield are the best at what they do, they never cut on the car, as Joe designs everything in house and his designs are widely reguarded and the best in the industry. They also have the best product and give a warranty with each installation.
Most previous customers had expel on their car from paintshield, but due to the supply chain, they also use suntek now, which is just as good, if not better.
If you get your car done, ensure the paint is very good before the film goes on, so detailing, even new cars is recommended. Do not get anything other than self healing film. Non healing film will look worse over time, just like the paint it's protecting if you don't look after it and should it get scratched or swirled, there's nothing you can do, unlike a self healing film. I've seen cases where the installation guy has scratched the film while applying it and effectively left that section looking worse than before it was polished and there's nothing you can do about. That's something you don't get with a self healing film.
Another thing to check is the environment the film is being applied in, as it's very easy to get a fibre or dust under the film.
Francis
Bob and Francis, I am swayed by your self-healing film - this is a no-brainer... Thanks both!!Most previous customers had expel on their car from paintshield, but due to the supply chain, they also use suntek now, which is just as good, if not better.
If you get your car done, ensure the paint is very good before the film goes on, so detailing, even new cars is recommended. Do not get anything other than self healing film. Non healing film will look worse over time, just like the paint it's protecting if you don't look after it and should it get scratched or swirled, there's nothing you can do, unlike a self healing film. I've seen cases where the installation guy has scratched the film while applying it and effectively left that section looking worse than before it was polished and there's nothing you can do about. That's something you don't get with a self healing film.
Another thing to check is the environment the film is being applied in, as it's very easy to get a fibre or dust under the film.
Francis
I shall get a quote, then wonder to myself, what to do for the whole day, whilst my car is being done in Peterborough
Far Eastender said:
Nice, "gone to the dogs" 
Thanks
Typically do most of these installers come to you or do you need to take the car to their location?
I'm considering a new V12VS in white but the only protection on it is the rear wheel arches (standard factory I guess). My current car has had the sills done and it's certainly protected the paintwork well - I'm thinking that on a white car any marks will show up even more. Everyone on here who has had paint protection applied seems to recommend it as worthwhile - what about any view from people who've not had it done - do you wish you had?
I'm considering a new V12VS in white but the only protection on it is the rear wheel arches (standard factory I guess). My current car has had the sills done and it's certainly protected the paintwork well - I'm thinking that on a white car any marks will show up even more. Everyone on here who has had paint protection applied seems to recommend it as worthwhile - what about any view from people who've not had it done - do you wish you had?
If you are getting a white car, its very wise to have paintshield do their thing, as like you said, stone chips will show up more on a white car. However, in my experience, white cars tend to need more polishing than the other colours, due to the fact the people at the factory dont think you will notice all the sanding marks etc they leave in the paint.
I am at Paintsheild currently having my car from wrapped in the new Suntek clear self healing film, it is very cool stuff! One thing I wanted to share is that they use pre-cut panels which they computer-cut to order, so there are no sharp knives anywhere near my P&J
Doing my work here on my laptop - mobile office!
Doing my work here on my laptop - mobile office!
W1111AM said:
I am at Paintsheild currently having my car from wrapped in the new Suntek clear self healing film, it is very cool stuff! One thing I wanted to share is that they use pre-cut panels which they computer-cut to order, so there are no sharp knives anywhere near my P&J
Doing my work here on my laptop - mobile office!
Kick their bums please I filled out the online form Monday and heard nothing.Doing my work here on my laptop - mobile office!
Ta
W1111AM said:
I am at Paintsheild currently having my car from wrapped in the new Suntek clear self healing film, it is very cool stuff! One thing I wanted to share is that they use pre-cut panels which they computer-cut to order, so there are no sharp knives anywhere near my P&J
Doing my work here on my laptop - mobile office!
Fantastic! I look forward to not being able to see it!Doing my work here on my laptop - mobile office!
Stayed at Paintsheild yesterday to watch TeaSpn being clear wrapped. I panel list:
Complete front:
Full bonnet
Full front wings
Front bumper
Wing mirrors
Extras:
Custom made roof panel for my recently painted black roof (to enhance the glass look)
Carbon splitter
Carbon lips grille
Front of rear wheel arches
I have included some images below. The important feedback from my trip is this:
This film being used at Paintsheild now is their series II film, it is brand: Suntek from the USA, self-healing as you would hope. We did test scratching with a jeweller's brass wire brush on an existing bonnet and within minutes it was self healing! When warm water was poured over it, there was instant healing. Awesome.
Jo the designer at Paintsheild computer cuts all the panels prior to fitting whilst you are there. This meant that he could draw the new profiles for the carbon lips and roof which had not been done before. The pre-cut panels mean there is no knives around
I have the new GTec Serum from Paddy in the rest of the car and my HRE wheels. The pre-preparation of paint prior to getting clear wrap fitted is essential!
Thanks to Paddy !!!
Thanks to Paintsheild team !!
I am very very happy man... My P&J is now well protected
The picture shows the pre-cut bonnet panel fitted and edge of bonnet about to be folded:
Ask me any questions, hope the photos do some justice to the lovely depth in the clear coating.
Complete front:
Full bonnet
Full front wings
Front bumper
Wing mirrors
Extras:
Custom made roof panel for my recently painted black roof (to enhance the glass look)
Carbon splitter
Carbon lips grille
Front of rear wheel arches
I have included some images below. The important feedback from my trip is this:
This film being used at Paintsheild now is their series II film, it is brand: Suntek from the USA, self-healing as you would hope. We did test scratching with a jeweller's brass wire brush on an existing bonnet and within minutes it was self healing! When warm water was poured over it, there was instant healing. Awesome.
Jo the designer at Paintsheild computer cuts all the panels prior to fitting whilst you are there. This meant that he could draw the new profiles for the carbon lips and roof which had not been done before. The pre-cut panels mean there is no knives around
I have the new GTec Serum from Paddy in the rest of the car and my HRE wheels. The pre-preparation of paint prior to getting clear wrap fitted is essential!
Thanks to Paddy !!!
Thanks to Paintsheild team !!
I am very very happy man... My P&J is now well protected
The picture shows the pre-cut bonnet panel fitted and edge of bonnet about to be folded:
Ask me any questions, hope the photos do some justice to the lovely depth in the clear coating.
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