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Aug 4, 2015 | 11:54 AM

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davyjordi

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have the installer wrap the edges so that you don't have to deal with unsightly lines and/or dirt accumulating in visible creases.

edit: nvm, you're only going for a partial install not full coverage.

Aug 4, 2015 | 12:01 PM

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Yes since I figured I don't drive it daily. I noticed the front part of the bumper is the area that gets hit alot.

Aug 4, 2015 | 01:10 PM

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Thank you all for your input. It's been very helpful. I went ahead and scheduled the work. I will come back with my initial impressions after install.

Aug 4, 2015 | 01:16 PM

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Thank you all for your input. It's been very helpful. I went ahead and scheduled the work. I will come back with my initial impressions after install.

I would pay for the full hood and fenders. The grime lines will drive you nuts. I did full wrapped behind the edges and never been so glad that I did.

Aug 4, 2015 | 01:24 PM

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I would pay for the full hood and fenders. The grime lines will drive you nuts. I did full wrapped behind the edges and never been so glad that I did.

+1 agreed.

Aug 4, 2015 | 04:08 PM

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I was able to upgrade to XPel for $750 total. Does anyone have experience with this brand?

Aug 4, 2015 | 05:04 PM

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I was told that xpel is a good brand. You guys know how long it took to install? One shop told me I have to leave it with them for 2 days....

Aug 4, 2015 | 05:30 PM

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I bought my car a month ago with only 9k miles. The owner barely drove it and the hood and bumper is like new and no rock chips. I've been contemplating if I should get a clear bra or not on this white car. My car is not my daily since I drive 100miles a day. Do you guys think it's worth it? How does it look on a white car and what brand after months/years after install? Any advice is appreciated!

I installed a 3M Clear Bra on my Starfire Pearl 2010 IS 250 AWD when purchased new.

I have put 135k miles on her and it still looks fine.

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Aug 4, 2015 | 05:56 PM

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as an aside, no paint protection film comes from the factory aside from the small rear protective pieces located on above the rocker panels in front of the rear wheels. any other paint protection film installed, even the rear bumper cover appliqué, are dealer-installed options. and absolutely no car comes from the factory with paint protection film on the front end.

Those are exactly what I'm referring to and they all now have some very dark outlines (which is why I tried to remove them myself).

Aug 4, 2015 | 06:07 PM

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Thanks for opening this thread, I have an Ultra White as well and looking into getting a clear bra as well.

Aug 4, 2015 | 07:47 PM

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I was told that xpel is a good brand. You guys know how long it took to install? One shop told me I have to leave it with them for 2 days....

My installer quoted me 6-7 hours for the xpel. He said it's slightly harder to install compare to 3m.

Aug 4, 2015 | 07:49 PM

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Those are exactly what I'm referring to and they all now have some very dark outlines (which is why I tried to remove them myself).

Try that goo gone stuff. It worked well I removed the dirt on the edges using a q-tip and a micro fiber towel.

Aug 4, 2015 | 08:35 PM

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I was able to upgrade to XPel for $750 total. Does anyone have experience with this brand?

that's what i have and what i had on my previous car.

Aug 4, 2015 | 08:37 PM

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Those are exactly what I'm referring to and they all now have some very dark outlines (which is why I tried to remove them myself).

oh. those serve a purpose, though. that area is gonna look rough if you remove them. i mean, i know you didn't, but since they don't look so great now, you could have an installer redo them for you.