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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 07:16 PM
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but it looks so good!
It had better look good. That’s a brand new truck. Let’s talk in 5 years.
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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by f one fiddy
It had better look good. That’s a brand new truck. Let’s talk in 5 years.
ok, here is my 2016 pic taken in 2021​​​​​​​



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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by kidastra
ok, here is my 2016 pic taken in 2021
Wifes front bumper PPF 6 years old


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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 07:27 PM
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Wifes front bumper PPF 6 years old
a quality job done right won't do what these guys think, ppf doesn't peel, or chip, or yellow
xpel film isa game changer
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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 08:16 PM
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@kidastra what is the current expectation for something like the XPEL's life expectancy (if not physically damaged)? Is there harm in keeping it for 10+ years? I thought for the older stuff there was a lifespan due to the adhesives used and how they could make it a PITA to remove if left on for too long or something.
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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 08:21 PM
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@kidastra what is the current expectation for something like the XPEL's life expectancy (if not physically damaged)? Is there harm in keeping it for 10+ years? I thought for the older stuff there was a lifespan due to the adhesives used and how they could make it a PITA to remove if left on for too long or something.
honestly I've been working at a dealership for 20 years, I've seen the older crap (that yellows) last around 7 years, current material I've never seen yellow, or dry or Crack, I don't have an exact number of years, but I don't see it being an issue to past 8 years based on cars I've seen wrapped that long ago


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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 08:22 PM
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@kidastra what is the current expectation for something like the XPEL's life expectancy (if not physically damaged)? Is there harm in keeping it for 10+ years? I thought for the older stuff there was a lifespan due to the adhesives used and how they could make it a PITA to remove if left on for too long or something.
Going on 7 years with my wife’s car zero issues
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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 08:27 PM
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Oh dang, didnt realize warranty is the full 10. Thanks to both of you for that. I've been very interested in the stealth material. Think it's a great way to protect while also being a bit unique at the same time.
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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Bowers86
Oh dang, didnt realize warranty is the full 10. Thanks to both of you for that. I've been very interested in the stealth material. Think it's a great way to protect while also being a bit unique at the same time.
Exactly why i chose stealth,
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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 08:50 PM
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Here's a bad picture of stealth on red
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