Originally Posted by snagitseven

My Xpel Ultimate installer in Massachusetts only does full hoods and does many exotic, high-end automobiles. I find it surprising that the guy has "never had a request for a full hood install" - that should tell you something. I suspect your installer doesn't want to carry the 60" roll which is expensive and harder to work with without some expertise.

Check here for Xpel installers in CO. Looks like there are several that are factory trained. As far as no "mobile guys", don't dismiss them out of hand. They may have a guy who does the film installs and is an expert with Ultimate. Even going to Ft Collins or Colo Springs for a day would be worth it if it's the best guy.

http://locator.xpel.com/search/clear...tates/Colorado

You can always call Xpel and ask them for recommendations on one or more of those dealers. I've talked to them and they were very helpful.

http://www.xpel.com/support/default.asp

Originally Posted by manishaudi

I am actually about to get the XPEL Ultimate installed myself (full hood, full fenders, side mirrors & front bumper)

I wanted to point out a couple of additional areas to cover:
1) The area under the door handles (gets scratched up over time from people nails, and keys
2) The Trunk loading strip

Both installers I am talking to, say that they will include these areas at no additional cost.

Also, I wanted to find out if the prices I was quoted by the 2 installers (official from XPELs website) were good ones. I got quoted $1495 by one and $1400 by the other. Have to do my research on the quality of the installers, but I thought you guys might tell me if these are good prices.

Originally Posted by manishaudi

I am actually about to get the XPEL Ultimate installed myself (full hood, full fenders, side mirrors & front bumper)

I wanted to point out a couple of additional areas to cover:
1) The area under the door handles (gets scratched up over time from people nails, and keys
2) The Trunk loading strip

Both installers I am talking to, say that they will include these areas at no additional cost.

Also, I wanted to find out if the prices I was quoted by the 2 installers (official from XPELs website) were good ones. I got quoted $1495 by one and $1400 by the other. Have to do my research on the quality of the installers, but I thought you guys might tell me if these are good prices.

Originally Posted by jr'sAudiA6

Those numbers look about right for what your getting done.

Originally Posted by snagitseven

The only thing I had done beyond your selections were the rocker panels. I've had numerous rock chips there on previous cars. With that addition, I paid about $1600 all in including wrapped edges on the hood and fenders so your quotes are in the ballpark.
Also, be sure your installer does a good clay bar job on the paint before applying the film.

Originally Posted by manishaudi

Also, thanks for the clay bar idea, I was planning to detail the car before I took it in...but it is a good idea to also have them clay it first.

Originally Posted by tenspeed

Your car is not new and you should have a full paint correction done by the shop installing the film. It will remove any defects before they are sealed in plastic.

Detailers Domain appears to do good work and you can see the services they offer. There should be several shops like it on the west coast.

https://detailersdomain.com/Clear-Fi...n_ep_54-1.html

Originally Posted by tenspeed

Your car is not new and you should have a full paint correction done by the shop installing the film. It will remove any defects before they are sealed in plastic.

Detailers Domain appears to do good work and you can see the services they offer. There should be several shops like it on the west coast.

https://detailersdomain.com/Clear-Fi...n_ep_54-1.html

Originally Posted by Omeletpants

Any good installer will claybar the car before applying film. This shouldn't even be up for discussion