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so if you get those 3M X-Pel clear bras...

Old 12-09-2003, 09:24 AM
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Question so if you get those 3M X-Pel clear bras...

do you still need to wax the part with the clear bra on it?
Old 12-09-2003, 10:29 AM
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YES!

I have this on my WRX.. you treat it just like paint.. also the XPEL has no UV inhibitor so the paint underneath will fade just like the exposed paint.

Polish it, wax it and everything just like paint.. i do believe XPEL.com has a FAQ on this
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cool thanks Steve. You were the one I was aiming this question at, because I knew that you had experience with it. Didn't you have it on your 2000 SS as well?
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Does anyone have these on a 4th gen? I'm anxious to know what the fitment is like!
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On my old SS I only used it on the Wings West grill to protect the SS emblem I had painted on it
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Originally Posted by Steve1969LS1
On my old SS I only used it on the Wings West grill to protect the SS emblem I had painted on it
Hmm, wonder if this would work on my calipers to protect my CAMARO decals?
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Steve what did you use to cover you Wings West grille? Since there isnt anything for that included in any kits of theirs? Did you just get a sheet of it? If so how big?

Sorry for all the questions. Thanks for all the help.
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Any installer can custom cut you a piece of the bulk material.. probley could have done it myself.. the WW grill is NOT a complcated shape

Think I paid $50 or so in parts and labor.. that part of the car gets hammered by rocks so it was well worth it..
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Originally Posted by Steve1969LS1
Think I paid $50 or so in parts and labor.. that part of the car gets hammered by rocks so it was well worth it..

Tell me about it.


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