XPEL Pro vs. SolarGard ClearShield vs. 3M Pro

[MJX5]

XPEL Pro vs. SolarGard ClearShield vs. 3M Pro

Has anyone compared these 3 for Paint Protection on the X5?
Which one did you pick and why?
Are all 3 "self healing" products?

I am starting to get bids, and all 3 of these have gotten brought up.

Please see attached for pricing so far:

White 2015 X5 xDrive 35i MSport

ClearB: using XPEL Pro:

2015 BMW X5 M Sport

Option 1:

Xpel Front Bumper
Xpel Ultimate Film Installed on Front Bumper
580.00

Xpel Full H&F
Xpel Ultimate Film Installed on Entire Hood, Fenders &
Mirrors
1,300.00

TOTAL for Option 1 $1,880.00

Option 2:

Xpel Front Bumper
Xpel Ultimate Film Installed on Front Bumper
$580.00 installed

Xpel Full H&F
Xpel Ultimate Film Installed on Entire Hood & Mirrors
$650.00 installed

Xpel Partial H&F
Xpel Ultimate Film Installed on Partial Fenders
$50.00 installed

TOTAL for Option 2 $1,280.00


Option 3:

Xpel Front Bumper
Xpel Ultimate Film Installed on Front Bumper
$580.00 installed

Xpel Partial H&F
Xpel Ultimate Film Installed on Partial Hood, Fenders &
Mirrors
$270.00 installed

TOTAL for Option 3 $850.00

Option 4:
Using 3M Pro PPF (NOT XPEL PRO):

Partial Hood, fender, mirror kit installed price $538
Bumper installed price= $1158
$1696 for both before discount
Will take 35% off order

Total for Option 4= $1100 installed

Option 5:
Full front Bumper, rear view mirrors and full hood, but not fenders. 3M Pro (NOT XPEL PRO)
Total for Option 5 = $1272 installed

Option 6:

#1 is for SolarGuard Clearshield Pro version
Our deluxe kit includes front third of the hood, the fender tips, the bumper, and the mirror backs the sale price of this kit
Total installed price for Option #1 = 599.99 plus tax installed

Option 7:
#2 using XPEL Pro
We can also do this kit with the full hood, and full fenders
Total installed price= 2099.99 plus tax installed

[jpsjr70]

Originally Posted by MJX5

XPEL Pro vs. SolarGard ClearShield vs. 3M Pro

Has anyone compared these 3 for Paint Protection on the X5?
Which one did you pick and why?
Are all 3 "self healing" products?

I am starting to get bids, and all 3 of these have gotten brought up.

Please see attached for pricing so far:

White 2015 X5 xDrive 35i MSport

ClearB: using XPEL Pro:

2015 BMW X5 M Sport
DATE ACTIVITY QTY RATE AMOUNT

Option 1:

Xpel Front Bumper
Xpel Ultimate Film Installed on Front Bumper
1 580.00 580.00

Xpel Full H&F
Xpel Ultimate Film Installed on Entire Hood, Fenders &
Mirrors
1 1,300.00 1,300.00

Thank you for the opportunity to quote this Installation. Let us know if you
have any questions.
TOTAL $1,880.00

Option 2:

Xpel Front Bumper
Xpel Ultimate Film Installed on Front Bumper
1 580.00 580.00

Xpel Full H&F
Xpel Ultimate Film Installed on Entire Hood & Mirrors
1 650.00 650.00

Xpel Partial H&F
Xpel Ultimate Film Installed on Partial Fenders
1 50.00 50.00
Thank you for the opportunity to quote this Installation. Let us know if you
have any questions.
TOTAL $1,280.00


Option 3:

Xpel Front Bumper
Xpel Ultimate Film Installed on Front Bumper
1 580.00 580.00

Xpel Partial H&F
Xpel Ultimate Film Installed on Partial Hood, Fenders &
Mirrors
1 270.00 270.00
Thank you for the opportunity to quote this Installation. Let us know if you
have any questions.
TOTAL $850.00

Option 4:
ProT: using 3M Pro:

Partial Hood, fender, mirror kit cost is $269 installed $538
Bumper $579, installed $1158
$1696 for both before discount
Will take 35% off
3M Pro Series. It self heals when rock chips hit it.
$1100 total after discount.

Option 5:
Full front Bumper, rear view mirrors and full hood, but not fenders. 3M Pro
$1272 total after discount

Option 6:
Ziebart: using 2 types:
#1 is for SolarGuard Clearshield Pro version
Our deluxe kit includes front third of the hood, the fender tips, the bumper, and the mirror backs the sale price of this kit installed is 599.99 plus tax

Option 7:
#2 XPEL Pro
We can also do this kit with the full hood, and full fenders for the sale price of 2099.99 plus tax

Confusing....... My suggestion is Xpel Ultimate. It's the leader in ppf, but keep in mind when pricing think more about the installer. You want the film to be installed the right way the first time. I have heard of guys going with someone's low quote because it fit them financially. After a few days and months, you start to see the work looks horrible and the result is that it needs to be reapplied again. When shopping for a installer, see what cars he has done. See the work and see if that work will work for you. I choose my installer 3 hours away because he is absolutely meticulous and has major OCD's. Anything on the paint (emblems, trim, etc.) are removed and replaced, ZERO CUTTING AROUND THEM! My installers had to redo a 2014 Bentley because the dealership had some new guy who was cheaper but cut and into the paint by cutting around emblems! The customer paid $5,500 the first time for it, then paid another $4,000 to fix! Here are pics to explain.......

First installer cutting around emblem........

[jpsjr70]

Film applied and emblem replaced, zero cuts into paint.

[jpsjr70]

Look at the corners of the hood, fenders, and etc. they should be perfect, no dog ears, no stretch marks from over working the material. Precuts are nice, but I believe in custom work, you pay a little more but the work is gorgeous. I paid $2,800 to have my X5M wrapped and that was custom since Xpel did not have a kit yet for this model being so new, that included full hood, bumpers, fenders, mirrors, lower rockers/half doors, lights, A pillars, and front roof. My X5M is my daily driver so I choose to protect as much as possible especially since NJ roads suck! After I choose to have it coated by Modesta Paint Sealant which in word is "Ultimate"!

Here's a pic of the film and the shine from the work done......

[jpsjr70]

Close up.......

[jpsjr70]

Sorry for the long responses. Keep in mind this is my 21st car wrapped, so I have some experience in products and installs. I hope I was able to help with your decision, keep in mind I have tried other ppf's like 3M and my thoughts were that they yellowed out after a couple of years. All of my Xpel films have never yellowed out and trust me I would tell in a heartbeat, every car I ever buy is either White or Silver. Also, make sure if they say Xpel Ultimate they use Xpel Ultimate! Many guys out there charging for it but using lesser grade film. Good Luck.

Joe

[MJX5]

Originally Posted by jpsjr70

Look at the corners of the hood, fenders, and etc. they should be perfect, no dog ears, no stretch marks from over working the material. Precuts are nice, but I believe in custom work, you pay a little more but the work is gorgeous. I paid $2,800 to have my X5M wrapped and that was custom since Xpel did not have a kit yet for this model being so new, that included full hood, bumpers, fenders, mirrors, lower rockers/half doors, lights, A pillars, and front roof. My X5M is my daily driver so I choose to protect as much as possible especially since NJ roads suck! After I choose to have it coated by Modesta Paint Sealant which in word is "Ultimate"!

Here's a pic of the film and the shine from the work done......

So Im confused.. you wrapped it in XPEL Pro..got that.. but how does Modesta come into play after you have wrapped it?

[MJX5]

I also just cleaned up my first post. I think its easier to read now.
Basically I have 7 options. Some are designated as XPEL Pro, some as 3M Pro and 1 for Clearshield.

would like your opinions on what area of the car gets hit with the most rock and rock chipping and which products seem to work the best. My biggest problem is rock chipping. I also get mold (green yellow) and sometimes tree sap when I am at the lake. Which products do the best?

[jpsjr70]

Originally Posted by MJX5

So Im confused.. you wrapped it in XPEL Pro..got that.. but how does Modesta come into play after you have wrapped it?

There's no such thing as Xpel Pro, only Xpel Ultimate and Extreme. The Modesta is a sealant, read about it here..... http://www.modesta.co

Joe

[jpsjr70]

Originally Posted by MJX5

I also just cleaned up my first post. I think its easier to read now.
Basically I have 7 options. Some are designated as XPEL Pro, some as 3M Pro and 1 for Clearshield.

would like your opinions on what area of the car gets hit with the most rock and rock chipping and which products seem to work the best. My biggest problem is rock chipping. I also get mold (green yellow) and sometimes tree sap when I am at the lake. Which products do the best?

Like I stated in my responses, cover what I have stated and you will be fine. Your cost will be in the neighborhood of $2,500 to $3,000. As far as green/yellow mold, I would seal it with OptiCoat Pro or Modesta. I now use Modesta due to the shine and feel of the product. It's by far the best in the market, my opinion of course......


Joe

[UAxDEATH(NYC)]

I had Xpel on my ex X6 5.0 2010, paid 4k to warp entire front, and back. It went from crystal clear to yellow, I went back and forth trying to fight it to get replacement, they did replaced only front, not the back. Since then, I said - never fucking again. Sorry for emotions, just amount of pain I went thru with it, is beyond of believe

[MJX5]

I decided in the end not to put this on. My concern comes from BMW's warranty department which stated that if I ended anything to the car, it may invalidate the warranty. I was thinking that I could get into a pissing contest if I ever had to remove the film and it peal back the paint. I could have the PPF mfg claiming something was wrong with the paint job from BMW and BMW stating that it was the PPF that did the damage.

[UAxDEATH(NYC)]

I had no problem when I returned my lease to dealer with xpel on it