| Rimfaxe | 06-29-2004 08:41 PM |
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OK,
After looking around I must admit that I'm a little confused. I want to protect my new 05 Legacy GT Ltd Sedan. I've found the following paint protectors:
Rockblocker
Stonegard
Xpel (or X-pel)
They appear to be made out of the same 3M material, so what are the differences? Pricewise, Xpel seems to be the most expensive. Anyone have input regarding best fit and best value? I called Stonegard and they haven't cut the pattern for the legacy yet. Xpel has the complete kit on their website. I couldn't get anyone at Rockblocker, but Chad will probably read this...
So what's the diff? I will be having this professionally installed so that I don't have to look at my mistakes for the next 5 years or so.
Whadooya think?
Rimfaxe
edit: apologies in advance if this post belongs in Interior & Exterior Modification & Care. Wasn't sure where to post...
After looking around I must admit that I'm a little confused. I want to protect my new 05 Legacy GT Ltd Sedan. I've found the following paint protectors:
Rockblocker
Stonegard
Xpel (or X-pel)
They appear to be made out of the same 3M material, so what are the differences? Pricewise, Xpel seems to be the most expensive. Anyone have input regarding best fit and best value? I called Stonegard and they haven't cut the pattern for the legacy yet. Xpel has the complete kit on their website. I couldn't get anyone at Rockblocker, but Chad will probably read this...
So what's the diff? I will be having this professionally installed so that I don't have to look at my mistakes for the next 5 years or so.
Whadooya think?
Rimfaxe
edit: apologies in advance if this post belongs in Interior & Exterior Modification & Care. Wasn't sure where to post...
| RockBlocker | 06-30-2004 07:07 PM |
Rimfaxe,
Sorry you've had a tough time reaching us, we try to be very accessible anytime!
To answer your questions, the material is the same, 3M does make it.
[URL=http://www.rockblocker.com/breakdown.htm]For more info click here[/URL]
The difference aside from price is the actual design of the clear bra. Xpel tends to have more pieces, relatively the same coverage and for some it is harder to install.
Stongard and Rockblocker have the same patterns, you get a little more coverage with the Stongard kit, but for the price, you won't notice it if you go with RockBlocker. ;)
Please feel free to contact us directly or post any other questions you may have.
Amber
:banana:
Sorry you've had a tough time reaching us, we try to be very accessible anytime!
To answer your questions, the material is the same, 3M does make it.
[URL=http://www.rockblocker.com/breakdown.htm]For more info click here[/URL]
The difference aside from price is the actual design of the clear bra. Xpel tends to have more pieces, relatively the same coverage and for some it is harder to install.
Stongard and Rockblocker have the same patterns, you get a little more coverage with the Stongard kit, but for the price, you won't notice it if you go with RockBlocker. ;)
Please feel free to contact us directly or post any other questions you may have.
Amber
:banana:
| ChrisL2 | 07-01-2004 02:43 AM |
FYI. Stay AWAY from Clearshield. It is a piece of crap.
| iofdetiger | 07-01-2004 03:17 AM |
yeah, i'd go with rockblocker.
| Sublime5260 | 07-01-2004 03:22 AM |
damnit....i was expecting to see a transparent bra with a pair of tits behind it. o well :mad:
| vapore0n | 07-01-2004 10:18 AM |
^^ ttiwwp
Just make sure you get someone who really knows how to install it. Make sure ALL borders are sticking to the paint, else a lot of dirt and water will get in. Once in, you would have to cut that affected area.
Just make sure you get someone who really knows how to install it. Make sure ALL borders are sticking to the paint, else a lot of dirt and water will get in. Once in, you would have to cut that affected area.
| saggioWRX | 07-01-2004 01:02 PM |
Go with Rockblocker! I have it on 2 off my cars and it's great!!!
| Christoff | 07-01-2004 02:21 PM |
How about starshield? I have it on my car and its worked pretty good thus far....
| itsmeeeugene | 07-01-2004 03:10 PM |
just a quick question sorry to steal the thread, but how noticeble are the clear bras?
| RockBlocker | 07-01-2004 03:11 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by AFSilverstar [/i]
[B]How about starshield? I have it on my car and its worked pretty good thus far.... [/B][/QUOTE]
Most of the companies use the same material... Go with what's [B]accessible [/B] and [B]recommended.[/B]
Amber
:banana:
[B]How about starshield? I have it on my car and its worked pretty good thus far.... [/B][/QUOTE]
Most of the companies use the same material... Go with what's [B]accessible [/B] and [B]recommended.[/B]
Amber
:banana:
| armand1 | 07-01-2004 03:19 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by itsmeeeugene[/i]
[B] just a quick question sorry to steal the thread, but how noticeble are the clear bras? [/B][/QUOTE]
Almost invisible on dark colors, but in any case much better looking than the paint chips that appear without them.
[B] just a quick question sorry to steal the thread, but how noticeble are the clear bras? [/B][/QUOTE]
Almost invisible on dark colors, but in any case much better looking than the paint chips that appear without them.
| Calimoxo2 | 07-01-2004 04:39 PM |
I have X-Pel....Black car
It was a royal pain in the Culo but it looks good.....it does scratch easily, but when you wax it blends in.....
I have the hood, L&R of the grille, under the markers and mirrors.....
It was a royal pain in the Culo but it looks good.....it does scratch easily, but when you wax it blends in.....
I have the hood, L&R of the grille, under the markers and mirrors.....
| CatchMyDrift | 07-01-2004 04:47 PM |
How does it do on Carbon Fiber? Just bought a hood and was thinking about doing this.
Benny
Benny
| RockBlocker | 07-01-2004 05:21 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by CatchMyDrift [/i]
[B]How does it do on Carbon Fiber? Just bought a hood and was thinking about doing this.
Benny [/B][/QUOTE]
It does very well on CF! Chad has a carbon fiber hood on his MY02 and you don't notice it at all.
Here are a couple of [URL=http://www.rockblocker.com/subaruinstalls.htm]Pics Here[/URL] that you can check out.
Amber
;)
[B]How does it do on Carbon Fiber? Just bought a hood and was thinking about doing this.
Benny [/B][/QUOTE]
It does very well on CF! Chad has a carbon fiber hood on his MY02 and you don't notice it at all.
Here are a couple of [URL=http://www.rockblocker.com/subaruinstalls.htm]Pics Here[/URL] that you can check out.
Amber
;)
| CatchMyDrift | 07-01-2004 05:29 PM |
Nice.... Ill get ahold of you in a couple of weeks. ;)
| satrya | 07-01-2004 05:34 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Calimoxo2 [/i]
[B].....it does scratch easily[/B][/QUOTE]
Imho, that is an unfortunate consequence of its function, since:
(1) the material has to be resilient enough to absorb the brunt of impact energy to protect the paint / lens surface from damage
(2) the material has to be flexible enough to be installable on non-flat surfaces.
All in all, given that "weakness", it's still a good product imho.
Had the 3M stuff for 2 years on my forester & almost 3 years on my impreza. I don't know much about the other brands, but I know I'm satisfied with the 3M-based paint & lens protection materials thus far.
[B].....it does scratch easily[/B][/QUOTE]
Imho, that is an unfortunate consequence of its function, since:
(1) the material has to be resilient enough to absorb the brunt of impact energy to protect the paint / lens surface from damage
(2) the material has to be flexible enough to be installable on non-flat surfaces.
All in all, given that "weakness", it's still a good product imho.
Had the 3M stuff for 2 years on my forester & almost 3 years on my impreza. I don't know much about the other brands, but I know I'm satisfied with the 3M-based paint & lens protection materials thus far.
| saggioWRX | 07-01-2004 05:59 PM |
My whole front end is covered in Rockblocker! Can't even see it can you!
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/image/30743151.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/image/30743151.jpg[/IMG]
| CatchMyDrift | 07-01-2004 06:18 PM |
WOW~! Nice fogs. What kind are those?
| saggioWRX | 07-01-2004 07:07 PM |
JDM's from [url]www.gruppe-s.com[/url]
Thanks!:D
Thanks!:D
| RockBlocker | 07-02-2004 10:58 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by saggioWRX [/i]
[B]JDM's from [url]www.gruppe-s.com[/url]
Thanks!:D [/B][/QUOTE]
Show Off!, LOL
It really doesnt matter what color vehicle you have the product looks good on all these days. Even white. 3M just came out with their next generation film last month and it rocks. You will only see the film under certain light conditions and if you dont wash your car. The dirt line starts at the edge of the product, but can be washed away easily.
[QUOTE]I couldn't get anyone at Rockblocker, but Chad will probably read this...[/QUOTE]
Did you leave a message at all? I was in AZ doing group installs and buying a house so sorry for not a faster reply, but Amber looks like she jumped on the thread quickly which is a good thing.
Chad
[B]JDM's from [url]www.gruppe-s.com[/url]
Thanks!:D [/B][/QUOTE]
Show Off!, LOL
It really doesnt matter what color vehicle you have the product looks good on all these days. Even white. 3M just came out with their next generation film last month and it rocks. You will only see the film under certain light conditions and if you dont wash your car. The dirt line starts at the edge of the product, but can be washed away easily.
[QUOTE]I couldn't get anyone at Rockblocker, but Chad will probably read this...[/QUOTE]
Did you leave a message at all? I was in AZ doing group installs and buying a house so sorry for not a faster reply, but Amber looks like she jumped on the thread quickly which is a good thing.
Chad
| Rimfaxe | 07-02-2004 04:33 PM |
Spoke with you-
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Thanks, I spoke to Chad a couple of days ago. Thanks to Rockblocker for getting back to me. Ping me when the patterns are cut for the 05 Legacy GT Ltd Sedan! I'm sure it will be pretty soon. I'm looking forward to getting this on the car while the paint is still relatively intact!
Thanks again, look forward to hearing from you!
Rimfaxe
Thanks again, look forward to hearing from you!
Rimfaxe
| Acejam2k | 07-02-2004 09:37 PM |
I was thinking about getting a RockBlocker kit for my Legacy GT Sedan (MY00).
1 question though. If I ALREADY have chips and scratches on my front bumper, when I put RockBlocker on, will they be more or less noticable?
My Car is black, which really makes them stand out as is...
1 question though. If I ALREADY have chips and scratches on my front bumper, when I put RockBlocker on, will they be more or less noticable?
My Car is black, which really makes them stand out as is...
| RockBlocker | 07-02-2004 10:45 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Acejam2k [/i]
[B]I was thinking about getting a RockBlocker kit for my Legacy GT Sedan (MY00).
1 question though. If I ALREADY have chips and scratches on my front bumper, when I put RockBlocker on, will they be more or less noticable?
My Car is black, which really makes them stand out as is... [/B][/QUOTE]
They will look the same. I would touch up the larger ones and then cover it so you dont more. I just did one today like that. I have even have smoking deals on the StonGard kits too. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Chad
[B]I was thinking about getting a RockBlocker kit for my Legacy GT Sedan (MY00).
1 question though. If I ALREADY have chips and scratches on my front bumper, when I put RockBlocker on, will they be more or less noticable?
My Car is black, which really makes them stand out as is... [/B][/QUOTE]
They will look the same. I would touch up the larger ones and then cover it so you dont more. I just did one today like that. I have even have smoking deals on the StonGard kits too. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Chad
| MonoSki | 07-03-2004 12:38 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Rimfaxe[/i]
[B] OK,
After looking around I must admit that I'm a little confused. I want to protect my new 05 Legacy GT Ltd Sedan. I've found the following paint protectors:
Rockblocker
Stonegard
Xpel (or X-pel)
They appear to be made out of the same 3M material, so what are the differences? [/B][/QUOTE]
RockBlocker and Stongard are the same. Chad is the VP of Operations for Stongard. As Chad said the main differences are in the disign of the pattern. Stongard's claim to fame is the wrapping of the leading edge of most of the hood and an aversion to any and all seams. Makes it harder to install.
Xpel has had the patterns for the new 05's for a month or more. I was looking for a GT and was surprised to see the pattern was available before my area dealer had their cars.
Like most will point out, the install is key. Ask a lot of questions and check out samples of the finished product if possible. Like tint, it is easy to under pay and get a crappy product, even if they use the best material. Sooo go with what the installer recomends. In the end that is what will make you the happiest.
[B] OK,
After looking around I must admit that I'm a little confused. I want to protect my new 05 Legacy GT Ltd Sedan. I've found the following paint protectors:
Rockblocker
Stonegard
Xpel (or X-pel)
They appear to be made out of the same 3M material, so what are the differences? [/B][/QUOTE]
RockBlocker and Stongard are the same. Chad is the VP of Operations for Stongard. As Chad said the main differences are in the disign of the pattern. Stongard's claim to fame is the wrapping of the leading edge of most of the hood and an aversion to any and all seams. Makes it harder to install.
Xpel has had the patterns for the new 05's for a month or more. I was looking for a GT and was surprised to see the pattern was available before my area dealer had their cars.
Like most will point out, the install is key. Ask a lot of questions and check out samples of the finished product if possible. Like tint, it is easy to under pay and get a crappy product, even if they use the best material. Sooo go with what the installer recomends. In the end that is what will make you the happiest.
| Christoff | 07-03-2004 04:57 PM |
What do all of these things run and do you have to go to some kind of dealer or what
| MonoSki | 07-03-2004 05:10 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by AFSilverstar[/i]
[B] What do all of these things run and do you have to go to some kind of dealer or what [/B][/QUOTE]
[url]http://selector.3m.com/selector/us/en/auto_marine_aero/paint_protection/wtb/ss.asp?FAM=wtb[/url]
Is a good way to find a reputable shop. Most dealers who are on top of things offer them. Although you can find some bargains for the material online, you are better off finding some shop that does it and get it from them. The again if you are super cheap you could always look on eBay :lol: It never ceases to amaze me how much stuff you can find on eBay!!! I have had it on a variety of vehicles over the years and would never drive one without it again, it is that good! I don't have the patience to do it myself so I go the professional route.
Good luck, there are a lot of good places out there. Oh price. Varies widely depending on where you live, who does it, how much gets covered and what they use. Search for clear bra on any forum or yahoo and lots will come up!
Good luck
[B] What do all of these things run and do you have to go to some kind of dealer or what [/B][/QUOTE]
[url]http://selector.3m.com/selector/us/en/auto_marine_aero/paint_protection/wtb/ss.asp?FAM=wtb[/url]
Is a good way to find a reputable shop. Most dealers who are on top of things offer them. Although you can find some bargains for the material online, you are better off finding some shop that does it and get it from them. The again if you are super cheap you could always look on eBay :lol: It never ceases to amaze me how much stuff you can find on eBay!!! I have had it on a variety of vehicles over the years and would never drive one without it again, it is that good! I don't have the patience to do it myself so I go the professional route.
Good luck, there are a lot of good places out there. Oh price. Varies widely depending on where you live, who does it, how much gets covered and what they use. Search for clear bra on any forum or yahoo and lots will come up!
Good luck
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