After reading some posts here about the protective films for paint, I decided to do some checking on the products in person, locally.
According to the Xpel dealer here, Xpel is the low end of the market. He said the Avery Dennison is the top end stuff now. Easy to maintain and hard to scratch.
So, I had him give me a quote. Putting it on 24" of hood, upper bumper area, rocker panels, and behind the rear wheels came to about $750.00.
This product has a lifetime (so the dealer said) paint warranty. However, if something happens to the film requiring it to be replaced, there is no warranty and the owner would have to pay to have it replaced.
Now for the eval, the guy put a 6" circle on my hood. In bright sunlight while standing in front of it and looking directly at it, it was very difficult to see. When looking from an angle it was obvious. When the sun was not shinning directly on it (shade) it was also obvious.
Bottom line, the only (non-ugly) option for my black truck would be to put it on the full hood and fenders for about $1k. Not going to happen. I just can't see putting it on and who knows how far down the road having to replace it due to wear and tear.
It might be fine for some of the other colors, but it definitely won't work on black in my estimation.
According to the Xpel dealer here, Xpel is the low end of the market. He said the Avery Dennison is the top end stuff now. Easy to maintain and hard to scratch.
So, I had him give me a quote. Putting it on 24" of hood, upper bumper area, rocker panels, and behind the rear wheels came to about $750.00.
This product has a lifetime (so the dealer said) paint warranty. However, if something happens to the film requiring it to be replaced, there is no warranty and the owner would have to pay to have it replaced.
Now for the eval, the guy put a 6" circle on my hood. In bright sunlight while standing in front of it and looking directly at it, it was very difficult to see. When looking from an angle it was obvious. When the sun was not shinning directly on it (shade) it was also obvious.
Bottom line, the only (non-ugly) option for my black truck would be to put it on the full hood and fenders for about $1k. Not going to happen. I just can't see putting it on and who knows how far down the road having to replace it due to wear and tear.
It might be fine for some of the other colors, but it definitely won't work on black in my estimation.