jettie1767

If you're willing to travel to Hillsborough, NJ, I know a clearbra installer who's very good. Uses Xpel Ultimate or regular Xpel depending on which one you want.

puckhead85

Well it looks like I landed a second job! Cleaning my car every day! For the clear bra, I think I'll just wrap the whole damn thing it to stop swirls/scratches . Probably will save my sanity. The thing is after a few months I'm going to get lazy and not want to wash it every week....
The Xpel looks interesting that it "self heals" Anyone here have the Xpel? Any have any links comparing the too?

I don't mind that the car turns off if you use the factory remote start. I just don't like the range. May as well just get in the car and start it manually.

sydtoosic

wrapping is always an option . be careful with cleaning it everyday because the more you wipe the chances of instilling marring and swirls become greater. Phil@DD has a black car and he washes it once or twice a month i think. i cut down on the washing also. i used to wash it once a week. once i get a LP or SP i'll go back to washing once a week. i'm skeptical about these products that claim self healing. the LS has self healing clear coat but i've seen a few with marring and swirls all over it. if you don't mind traveling Phil@Detailers Domain does excellent wrapping and clear bra work, he's also a vendor here on CL. and he tucks all his edges.

terrycs

All colors actually swirl the same. But as others say, obsidian and DSM will both show swirls more in the right lighting conditions. They key is to try and avoid putting the swirls on there in the first place. No matter what, there is no such thing as a product that will prevent swirls for you better than using simple caution.

I always recommend getting the color you like over compromising because of swirling. It will work out if you are cautious and learn to realize that in the end, it is a car that is meant to be driven and enjoyed and NOT a garage queen. Swirls can also be professionally removed if it gets that bad.

As for PPF, get it if you are worried about swirls. Rock chips are worse! I'm actually having the full hood and fenders wrapped tomorrow by a very good local guy which I've used before who has been at it for almost 10 years. Many of his projects include exotics. I decided on 3M material. I would recommend paying the premium for someone that has a lot of experience at it. The cost is in the labor and a quality install will show.

puckhead85

What made you go with 3M? I definitely plan on having a "certified" installer do it.