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DrumReaper

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Does anyone know if there are any precut clear film protection kits available for the Gen2?
 

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Xpel makes a kit. I got it installed on mine. Mirror caps, rocker panels, front bumper, head light surrounds, top part of tailgate and hood (up to my stickers).
 

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The XPEL kits are really really nice. Very well cut. I bought one through XPEL a number of years ago for a truck to do myself but I could have just had the XPEL dealer do it for the same price and I wouldn't have had to mess with it. Check with your dealer first and see what they would charge to do it. Might be cheaper even through your local XPEL guys.
 
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Thanks for the info guys! I already got a rock chip and I'm pissed at myself for not doing it earlier.

Now to get some Avalanche touch-up paint.
 

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I'd never heard of anything like this so after I read this thread I went to the website and checked it out. I was researching options to protect the finish on a new raptor and was looking at things like Opti-coat and such that I'd read people discuss here. But this Xpel concept is new to me. It looks really cool if it doesn't end up looking like a shrinky-**** or all plasticy.

It looks like they offer a "Stealth" kit that they claim actually alters the finish and implies it gives it a "Matte" finish. Their photos look promising. I've always loved a black vehicle with a matte/satin finish but only Shadow Black was offered on the Raptor.

Anyone have any experience with those Stealth kits? I'm wondering if it truly creates a nice matte finish or if it would look strange.

From this Youtube video it seems it might look really nice:

Xpel Stealth over a Gloss Black Audi
 
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