Xpel vs 3M clear bra

40 to 332 · 12-01-2013, 01:07 PM

I had my Z fully wrapped in Xpel film. I had researched both the Xpel and 3M films and elected to go with Xpel since it seems most durable and came highly recommended by virtually all local installers. It was costly, but it removes the "worry" of stone chips and other small abrasions … which can never be fixed properly with touch-up paint sticks … and simply makes the driving/ownership experience better. I suspect it would also improve re-sale value since the paint finish will remain like new, and the film is warrantied for 10 years. Besides the film is supposed to be self-repairing (???) … but I'm yet to test that feature. I'm very happy with it. The installation was very well done … and it looks great. That said, the installer offered that the film looks best on light-coloured vehicles such as white or silver. I'm not sure how it would look on a black or dark cherry Z.

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12-01-2013, 01:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
40 to 332 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kimberley, BC, CANADA Posts: 455 Drives: 13 370Z BS M6 Sport Rep Power: 440	I had my Z fully wrapped in Xpel film. I had researched both the Xpel and 3M films and elected to go with Xpel since it seems most durable and came highly recommended by virtually all local installers. It was costly, but it removes the "worry" of stone chips and other small abrasions … which can never be fixed properly with touch-up paint sticks … and simply makes the driving/ownership experience better. I suspect it would also improve re-sale value since the paint finish will remain like new, and the film is warrantied for 10 years. Besides the film is supposed to be self-repairing (???) … but I'm yet to test that feature. I'm very happy with it. The installation was very well done … and it looks great. That said, the installer offered that the film looks best on light-coloured vehicles such as white or silver. I'm not sure how it would look on a black or dark cherry Z.