Does anyone else have bubbles or imperfections on a stealth Xpel?

cashsmoney · 07-15-2022, 03:48 PM

So I just had my car wrapped in stealth Xpel. I have seen some small bubbles. Nothing huge but definitely visibly noticeable. When I ask the installer they said the Xpel is "meant to be seen from 6th away." Does anyone else have bubbles? Here are some pictures. It's definitely less noticeable in the sunshine but in the shade they kinda pop out.

Edit, the one area, that's actually missing PPF in the corner will be fixed at least.

FloridaMan_G82 · 07-15-2022, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cashsmoney

So I just had my car wrapped in stealth Xpel. I have seen some small bubbles. Nothing huge but definitely visibly noticeable. When I ask the installer they said the Xpel is "meant to be seen from 6th away." Does anyone else have bubbles? Here are some pictures. It's definitely less noticeable in the sunshine but in the shade they kinda pop out.

Not a chance on Gods green earth would i accept that on a 7-10k job

MassComp · 07-15-2022, 03:54 PM

Those look more like dirt/dust particles trapped underneath, not bubbles. And the cut around the side fender vent looks bush league. Very amateur....

GregM4 · 07-15-2022, 04:18 PM

The installer needs to address these.

A small air bubble remained on my install. The installer redid that section.

cashsmoney · 07-15-2022, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GregM4

The installer needs to address these.

A small air bubble remained on my install. The installer redid that section.

So they removed all the air bubbles?

kjx · 07-15-2022, 06:32 PM

Your installer is not very good. A little bit because he actually delivered the car back to you like that. But mostly because he's feeding you BS without just simply addressing the issues raised.

GregM4 · 07-15-2022, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kjx

Your installer is not very good. A little bit because he actually delivered the car back to you like that. But mostly because he's feeding your BS without just simply addressing the issues raised.

Spot on!

barryc365 · 07-15-2022, 07:17 PM

There is a lot of cowboys in the wrap / PPF business

Murse85 · 07-15-2022, 07:26 PM

Doesn’t look like a good job. I would wait it out like 3 weeks for it to heal. if it still looks like that I would take it back. I had to take mines back 3 times to get imperfections fixed. Be aware they try to put the blame on you first that the paint was imperfect thus it looks imperfect.

cashsmoney · 07-15-2022, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Murse85

Doesn’t look like a good job. I would wait it out like 3 weeks for it to heal. if it still looks like that I would take it back. I had to take mines back 3 times to get imperfections fixed. Be aware they try to put the blame on you first that the paint was imperfect thus it looks imperfect.

Yeah it's been about 3 weeks now. I took it back for the first wash they fixed some issues. But they are claiming the bubbles happen. But I think a few of them have dirt underneath.

PHXATC · 07-16-2022, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cashsmoney

Yeah it's been about 3 weeks now. I took it back for the first wash they fixed some issues. But they are claiming the bubbles happen. But I think a few of them have dirt underneath.

Bubbles do happen however they still need to be fixed by the installer. Either they didn't do it inside a environmentally controlled area or just made a simple mistake. Either way they need to fix it.

Maybe bring the film manufacturer into it and open a 'case' with them.

Is it Xpel? Suntek?

cashsmoney · 07-18-2022, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by cashsmoney

Yeah it's been about 3 weeks now. I took it back for the first wash they fixed some issues. But they are claiming the bubbles happen. But I think a few of them have dirt underneath.

Bubbles do happen however they still need to be fixed by the installer. Either they didn't do it inside a environmentally controlled area or just made a simple mistake. Either way they need to fix it.

Maybe bring the film manufacturer into it and open a 'case' with them.

Is it Xpel? Suntek?

Yeah it's Stealth Xpel. I might do that. And I don't think they are bubbles but some dirty trapped upder the film.

The Nerd · 07-18-2022, 11:45 AM

Bubbles can be a part of the PPF curing process, but should be addressed by the installer. I had STEK installed and got a few bubbles. After a few weeks, I brought it back and they used a syringe and some solution to "pierce" the tiny bubbles and flatten them out. Can't tell they were there now. A good shop like mine (I use Rehab Detail in Beachwood, Ohio) should take care of this…it's a part of the curing.

cashsmoney · 07-18-2022, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by The Nerd

Bubbles can be a part of the PPF curing process, but should be addressed by the installer. I had STEK installed and got a few bubbles. After a few weeks, I brought it back and they used a syringe and some solution to "pierce" the tiny bubbles and flatten them out. Can't tell they were there now. A good shop like mine (I use Rehab Detail in Beachwood, Ohio) should take care of this…it's a part of the curing.

Thanks

PHXATC · 07-18-2022, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cashsmoney

Yeah it's Stealth Xpel. I might do that. And I don't think they are bubbles but some dirty trapped upder the film.

Your installer should help you out. If it is an Xpel product issue, the company will back it up. I've had really good results with Xpel with a few minor issues as well as their installers.

I even drove a car from Phoenix where I lived and had some Xpel PPF installed, lived in Northern VA for a year and when I got to Naples, FL, Xpel and the original installer had me go to a local installer here who fixed it for me. It was a few bubbles and a minor edge that had a pulling up issues.

Needless to say, the installer here got my new car business for PPF and window tint.

Don't sweat it, go get it fixed when you can and enjoy the car!

Forzanerazzurri · 07-19-2022, 11:57 PM

Was the shop clean

Detailers Domain · 08-12-2022, 07:28 AM

these things do happen for sure, I would ask the shop to address those other issues. looks like maybe a fender and a door?

dhginsberg · 11-04-2022, 12:13 PM

Can you post a few pictures of your Gunmetal II with matte PPF? I am trying to see how close it looks to frozen dark grey (but not dealing with the headaches of actual frozen paint).

cashsmoney · 11-04-2022, 04:56 PM

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Can you post a few pictures of your Gunmetal II with matte PPF? I am trying to see how close it looks to frozen dark grey (but not dealing with the headaches of actual frozen paint).

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Originally Posted by dhginsberg

Can you post a few pictures of your Gunmetal II with matte PPF? I am trying to see how close it looks to frozen dark grey (but not dealing with the headaches of actual frozen paint).

That was my goal also to get close the frozen grey without the headache. It definitely has a different look depending on it being in the sun, shade or at night.

fl1by · 11-29-2022, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MassComp

Those look more like dirt/dust particles trapped underneath, not bubbles. And the cut around the side fender vent looks bush league. Very amateur....

Limegrntaln · 11-30-2022, 06:18 AM

This is my STek DynoShield with 10,400 miles on the car. I don't have what youre talking about. It's not stealth, but, you would be able to see bubbles. That's a classic sign of working dirty. What looks like a bubble at :25, a few inches down from the fender line, is actually impact damage. Change settings to 2160p

G80_Tomo · 11-30-2022, 07:44 AM

I had issues with my PPF and showed pictures. My guy immediately acknowledged my issues and fixed every part I wasn't happy with for free. The way it should be. Same with two of my tints.

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MassComp Major 2143 Rep 1,241 Posts Drives: Porsche Macan GTS Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Those look more like dirt/dust particles trapped underneath, not bubbles. And the cut around the side fender vent looks bush league. Very amateur.... __________________ 3/19/22: Deposit placed on MY2023 Skyscraper Grey M3 Comp xDrive / 6/08/22: Dealer order placed - Status 047 / 6/25/22: Added Full Leather / 8/05/22: Received Allocation & Added Personal eSIM 5G / 09/18/22: Asked Dealership to Add M Drive Professional to My Build and They Canceled My Order
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Murse85 Private First Class 78 Rep 159 Posts Drives: Portimao Blue g80 Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	Doesn’t look like a good job. I would wait it out like 3 weeks for it to heal. if it still looks like that I would take it back. I had to take mines back 3 times to get imperfections fixed. Be aware they try to put the blame on you first that the paint was imperfect thus it looks imperfect.
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The Nerd Major 442 Rep 1,116 Posts Drives: 22 M3 Comp xDrive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Bubbles can be a part of the PPF curing process, but should be addressed by the installer. I had STEK installed and got a few bubbles. After a few weeks, I brought it back and they used a syringe and some solution to "pierce" the tiny bubbles and flatten them out. Can't tell they were there now. A good shop like mine (I use Rehab Detail in Beachwood, Ohio) should take care of this…it's a part of the curing.
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dhginsberg Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW 540 Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Picture of Gunmetal II in matte PPF Can you post a few pictures of your Gunmetal II with matte PPF? I am trying to see how close it looks to frozen dark grey (but not dealing with the headaches of actual frozen paint).
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G80_Tomo Private First Class 90 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2017 X5, 2023 M3Cx Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I had issues with my PPF and showed pictures. My guy immediately acknowledged my issues and fixed every part I wasn't happy with for free. The way it should be. Same with two of my tints.
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