Got 3M film (xpel) installed
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Car is looking great, I know how black can be a SOB to keep clean. I personally try and keep my car out of the rain if at all posible. 
The clear bra will help a ton, hopefully you got 3M's new product and that it holds up well for you, I know they have some nightmirrorish results in the past. None the less you did the right thing by getting a clear bra. GL.
The clear bra will help a ton, hopefully you got 3M's new product and that it holds up well for you, I know they have some nightmirrorish results in the past. None the less you did the right thing by getting a clear bra. GL.
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Is this picture before...
or after you had the 3M installed. I can't even see the line. Is it installed on the entire roof? I see my line because I know it is there, but most people cannot tell. They also cannot believe how much it cost to get installed either. 
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Originally Posted by Stage3
I do have a question about the Xpel stuff... how much more protection does that serve versus a regular pleather "bra?"
The xpel (3M) film is not bullet proof. It will, however, helps to minimize the little chips on the hood, especially on the dark color cars. I think xpel.com has a video demo.
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Originally Posted by stefnee
or after you had the 3M installed. I can't even see the line. Is it installed on the entire roof? I see my line because I know it is there, but most people cannot tell. They also cannot believe how much it cost to get installed either.
The photo is AFTER the film installed and AFTER zaino the car. The guy did a nice job. There are some 'stretch' marks around the bumper area which I noticed while zaino the car. No biggie; don't think anyone can tell. Like you said, I can see the line because I know it's there. I took the zaino spray and clean up the residue along the line. Try that, you probably has some 'stuff' stucks along the line too. I have the standard length cut. I believe it's 17 inches. Don't remember too much now..... sign of getting old............
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Going out of town tomorrow. I'll take some photo with "the line" over the weekend. I'll post more than. Was just looking at other shots I took last weekend; don't see any line in those photo.
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Originally Posted by GreatSmile
Thanks you Raptor. Yes, black is a pain to maintain. This is my 3rd black car and I just love the way black car look. (when it's clean... ) Zaino does help a lot with darker cars.
) Zaino does help a lot with darker cars.What is Zaino? What are its features and benefits on a black vehicle?
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Originally Posted by BLAQ ICE
What is Zaino? What are its features and benefits on a black vehicle?
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I've tried pretty much everything out there and zaino gives the best shine on dark color vehicles.
