Clear Film Pellet Test: XPEL, 3M, Avery, Hexis, Suntek, and More (aka clear bra)

[MattBianco]

It looks like I will be buying a '13 LX 570, with 15k miles. Great winter/ski/camping car with more elbow room and less sensitive than the X5. The car is, ahem, burgundy. So, I was looking to wrap it, and was doing wrapping search when I found a great test on clear film / clear bra.

The test intends to stress the film for being hit by a high-speed, small projectile. They fire a pellet gun at the film at different distances and see if there is damaged to the paint, damage to the film at a 3m distance, and damage to the film at a 5m distance.

Test Results:



Tested with IZH-53M using 4.5mm gauge led pellets


Surface: 1.2mm sheet metal, vs. cars at 0.8-0.8mm

Actual Films: See the test results and photos of the films after impact here: http://www.tintdude.com/forum/index....f-orafol-xpel/

Test Examples:

[kanvas]

Thanks for the info. I've always wanted to see something like this. XPEL Ultimate looks like it's the clear winner

[kanvas]

*and CCL and Hexis CP300

[F15GorDe]

Yep, I went the Xpel Ultimate/Opticoat combo.
Have been very happy, so far.

[kanvas]

Where do you recommend applying protection film? I was thinking of covering the hood, bumper, front fenders and headlights.

[Terp335]

Originally Posted by kanvas

Where do you recommend applying protection film? I was thinking of covering the hood, bumper, front fenders and headlights.

If you have 20's I'd do the rocker panel kit as well. That will also cover the bottom portion of the doors which is a high impact point for rocks. Put some tire shine on and drive around and it will give you a great idea of where you'll see chips eventually.