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center console piano black suggestions
- Thread starter Vontes_vibe
- Start date
No need, brushed finish after 1 month of using your car once a day
WHAT EXACTLY IS PPF
jeepgirl2022
Active member
Paint protection film
Fabjpdspeed
Active member
This would be an over simplification but it's basically a very durable laminate that sticks to whatever it's applied to. It is a must have in my opinion. The black plastic on the console will scratch from touching it even once. With the ppf, you can lay your keys on it or whatever and it won't show a scratch. You would never be able to tell it was installed unless someone told you it was there. Totally worth every penny.
pnwindy
Member
I sent quote requests to about 10 xpel installers in the area and the only company replied saying they would do it, was charging an arm and a leg ($550) for the center and rear console. Not happy with the price, but whatever. I had it done this week when I was out of town on a business trip. My wife sends me photos post-install.
Is it unreasonable to request correction of the bubbles?
This was an Xpel installer charging a premium. In my mind... it should be near flawless at this price point. I understand the bubbles around the shifter - whatever.. they're tiny. But the other defects are unacceptable in my opinion.
Is it unreasonable to request correction of the bubbles?
This was an Xpel installer charging a premium. In my mind... it should be near flawless at this price point. I understand the bubbles around the shifter - whatever.. they're tiny. But the other defects are unacceptable in my opinion.
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BlueSurf
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If it anything like applying window film, it will take up to a month for the air bubbles to fully dry out. I would talk to them about the bubbles and tell them " I am willing to give it a month and see where we are then. At that time we can talk about you (Xpel) redoing the items where it didn't dry out fully and looks unprofessional.
Jake22
Well-known member
$550 hack job 😩
pnwindy
Member
Thanks Bluesurf/Jake -
I haven't seen it in person due to being out of town but I'm familiar with the drying/curing process. I expect the smaller bubbles to disappear/get smaller but I expected for the premium price, I'd get a premium result. I'll be chatting with the shop to see what we're able to do - they're already aware. From my understanding it's mainly confined to around the cup holders in the front/rear consoles.
As for now, it's protected until it can be re-evaluated. If this is the only issue I have with my GCL, I'll be fine with it. So far, 1000 trouble free miles.
I haven't seen it in person due to being out of town but I'm familiar with the drying/curing process. I expect the smaller bubbles to disappear/get smaller but I expected for the premium price, I'd get a premium result. I'll be chatting with the shop to see what we're able to do - they're already aware. From my understanding it's mainly confined to around the cup holders in the front/rear consoles.
As for now, it's protected until it can be re-evaluated. If this is the only issue I have with my GCL, I'll be fine with it. So far, 1000 trouble free miles.
Fabjpdspeed
Active member
There shouldn't be any bubbles. I would ask them to have another installer do it. The installer that did mine was doing a console for the first time and had no problems. Ask for an installer that's particular about their work.
abarreto
Well-known member
Where is your installer located?Ladies and Gents, I just got my 22 SR L back today from having the center console wrapped with ppf. It looks perfect. If you look hard you can see the edge of the wrap on the border of the touchscreen but most edges of the wrap are hidden. Where you see the wrap edge it looks like part of the intended design. The wrap doesn't show fingerprints or smudges the way the plastic does and doesn't seem to scratch or show scratches easily. Well worth it! They did my console in front and in the one in the second row for around $200. The key is choosing a vendor with a template. No way would i use a vendor without one. I used Xpel.
Fabjpdspeed
Active member
There would be a cut out if you have the air suspension toggle switch. Other than that, the templates should be the same...I think.
Installer is in Columbus, Ohio.
PhillyG11
Well-known member
So to confirm, what's the typical cost for PPF covering to the piano black front/center console? $500? I saw the screenshot above, but was not sure if that was pretty standard pricing. Thanks in advance.
Fabjpdspeed
Active member
I don't know what's typical but as I mentioned in an earlier post, I paid about $200 for the center front and 2nd row consoles.
I will reiterate, it is so worth it. I've had my GC for about 3 months now. There are no scratches showing in the ppf and you wouldn't know it was there unless you were told to look for it. It should be a dealer installed option.
Fabjpdspeed
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Fabjpdspeed
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Still looks like it did when it was installed.
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