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Hey Kris, i have one on my Tri, it was a 3M one that was pre-cut for my bike. I had it put on by a window tinting place in Westlake that specializes in applying them. I could not be happier with it 
You riding this weekend, did you guys ride last weekend in the rain?
You riding this weekend, did you guys ride last weekend in the rain?
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Thanks Jim!
Oh Snap! Jim, that's all you had to say, because I've looked at your bike a lot and I didn't notice the film at all. Ducati Westlake referred me to Sticker City in the valley. I'll give em a try. Looks like they do a lot of supercars so I guess I have a bit of confidence.
Yes we're going riding this weekend on Sunday. Maybe we can follow you on your ride we discussed rather than our usual Rockstore and Neptunes' Net ride? ScrapperX are you in?
We did ride last weekend in the rain! It wasn't actually raining, but the streets were very slick in the morning! Wet Mode rules! I'll try to post the Rockstorephotos pic. It's kinda cool with actual clouds in the sky since we don't see many of those usually lol.
Hey Kris, i have one on my Tri, it was a 3M one that was pre-cut for my bike. I had it put on by a window tinting place in Westlake that specializes in applying them. I could not be happier with it
You riding this weekend, did you guys ride last weekend in the rain?
Oh Snap! Jim, that's all you had to say, because I've looked at your bike a lot and I didn't notice the film at all. Ducati Westlake referred me to Sticker City in the valley. I'll give em a try. Looks like they do a lot of supercars so I guess I have a bit of confidence.
Yes we're going riding this weekend on Sunday. Maybe we can follow you on your ride we discussed rather than our usual Rockstore and Neptunes' Net ride? ScrapperX are you in?
We did ride last weekend in the rain! It wasn't actually raining, but the streets were very slick in the morning! Wet Mode rules! I'll try to post the Rockstorephotos pic. It's kinda cool with actual clouds in the sky since we don't see many of those usually lol.
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I got it on my tri since day one, I got the 3M too. I got mine done at Pro-Italia in Glendale Great Job and good deal.
My bike has the 3M clear sticker thing and it is great. There is one problem I've had: heat gas caused the sticker on the side to start to come up in one spot. Not sure if this is from exhaust heat, cylinder heat, or clutch cover ( which is nearest the area). Overall I'm pleased but next time I'll either try to trim it away from the problem spot our not apply to that panel.
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Damn you guys, I was hoping you weren't talking about motorcycles
Here's the first non-3M post. I went with the Xpel Ultimate PPF (Paint Protection Film). It's a thinner, glossier option than what I've seen from 3M, with the biggest differentiation being the "self-healing" aspect. If it gets damaged, supposedly you can pour hot water on it and it will "fix itself" (never tried it myself, but that is the claim and there are a bunch of YouTube videos showing it).
Here is a good thread on PPF and my post with pictures of my Xpel Ultimate PPF start at post #14: http://ducati1199.com/ducati-1199/15551-full-3m-bodywork-protection.html
Here is a good thread on PPF and my post with pictures of my Xpel Ultimate PPF start at post #14: http://ducati1199.com/ducati-1199/15551-full-3m-bodywork-protection.html
3M clear "paint protection film"
If you want to see more pics of the finished product with 3M clear "paint protection film," check out the Panigale Picture thread, p. 71, RocDoc. Love this stuff!
(Some are saying they can't find p71 on the thread, even with our illustrious forum search dysfunction, so try clicking here: http://ducati1199.com/ducati-1199/913-panigale-picture-thread-71.html, or GOOGLE "Rocdoc picture thread 1199".)
Being in LA, I'd say you're in luck. TheTankSlapper.biz sells the pre-cut 3M kit for the Panigale, installs it for ~$75, in your neck of the woods-- Escondido, CA--and claims to do it in 2-3 hours.
Since I couldn't get the bike down to LA, I did it myself, thus, a good, but not perfect job, and way too many hours of labor. If I had been anywhere near The Tankslapper guy (Lucas), I would have gone to him in a heartbeat. Not having seen his work personally, I can't vouch 100% for him, but I figure, even if he did 90% of the work right and I had to touch it up a bit, would have saved me days of tedious work, as I was a novice in applying the film. Fortunately, he was available by phone at almost any hour of the day or night.
Satisfied? You bet! Amazing at protecting. Great for the occasional boot scuff of the tail section when swinging a leg over. Easy for getting bugs off front fairing. Perfect solution for giving the back of the tank a clean look (unless you like tank protectors).
Suggestions:
1. For R owners, request the matte finish for the film that goes where tank protectors goes. The normal one (see closeup of my tank on p. 71 of Picture Thread) is a bit glossy for the brushed aluminum.
2. Ask for a few extra pieces in case you want to cover other areas of the bike. (I film'd my TFT screen to protect against scratches.)
3. Ask him to apply the extra piece(s) down near the shifter/brake pedals (tends to get a lot of abuse from boots).
4. Get the good stuff (3M, ?Xpel) not the cheap alternative. (He admits it's cheaper in more than just cost, i.e. may turn yellow with sun exposure. And he claims the 3M is self-healing with warm/hot water, too.)
Oh, and it turns out he sells (and applies) the Xpel stuff, too. More expensive, but easier to apply. If you call Lucas, he'll spend the time explaining all the alternative, pros & cons, etc. He's been protecting finishes since ~1979, and he's owned quite a few Ducatis in his life.
If you want to see more pics of the finished product with 3M clear "paint protection film," check out the Panigale Picture thread, p. 71, RocDoc. Love this stuff!
(Some are saying they can't find p71 on the thread, even with our illustrious forum search dysfunction
, so try clicking here: http://ducati1199.com/ducati-1199/913-panigale-picture-thread-71.html, or GOOGLE "Rocdoc picture thread 1199".)Being in LA, I'd say you're in luck. TheTankSlapper.biz sells the pre-cut 3M kit for the Panigale, installs it for ~$75, in your neck of the woods-- Escondido, CA--and claims to do it in 2-3 hours.
Since I couldn't get the bike down to LA, I did it myself, thus, a good, but not perfect job, and way too many hours of labor. If I had been anywhere near The Tankslapper guy (Lucas), I would have gone to him in a heartbeat. Not having seen his work personally, I can't vouch 100% for him, but I figure, even if he did 90% of the work right and I had to touch it up a bit, would have saved me days of tedious work, as I was a novice in applying the film. Fortunately, he was available by phone at almost any hour of the day or night.
Satisfied? You bet! Amazing at protecting. Great for the occasional boot scuff of the tail section when swinging a leg over. Easy for getting bugs off front fairing. Perfect solution for giving the back of the tank a clean look (unless you like tank protectors).
Suggestions:
1. For R owners, request the matte finish for the film that goes where tank protectors goes. The normal one (see closeup of my tank on p. 71 of Picture Thread) is a bit glossy for the brushed aluminum.
2. Ask for a few extra pieces in case you want to cover other areas of the bike. (I film'd my TFT screen to protect against scratches.)
3. Ask him to apply the extra piece(s) down near the shifter/brake pedals (tends to get a lot of abuse from boots).
4. Get the good stuff (3M, ?Xpel) not the cheap alternative. (He admits it's cheaper in more than just cost, i.e. may turn yellow with sun exposure. And he claims the 3M is self-healing with warm/hot water, too.)
Oh, and it turns out he sells (and applies) the Xpel stuff, too. More expensive, but easier to apply. If you call Lucas, he'll spend the time explaining all the alternative, pros & cons, etc. He's been protecting finishes since ~1979, and he's owned quite a few Ducatis in his life.
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+1 on the tankslapper.
Though I installed myself as we'll with a steep learning curve and still many hours if you want it perfect! If I had had someone doing it for $75 it'd have been outta question having it done.
Though I installed myself as we'll with a steep learning curve and still many hours if you want it perfect! If I had had someone doing it for $75 it'd have been outta question having it done.
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i have the xpel ultimate paint protection film . i had it professionally installed cost me 650 not one bubble you can't even tell i have anything on. its guaranteed for 10 years. its self healing also meaning if you scratch it just put hot water on it and the scratch comes out. you can also wax it just as if you didn't have anything on. here are some youtube vids of the film
stain test
XPEL Ultimate Clear Bra Stain Resistance Demo on Audi R8 - YouTube
self healing
XPEL Ultimate Film Self-Healing Clear Bra Scratch Test Demo - YouTube
stain test
XPEL Ultimate Clear Bra Stain Resistance Demo on Audi R8 - YouTube
self healing
XPEL Ultimate Film Self-Healing Clear Bra Scratch Test Demo - YouTube
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I had Xpel Ultimate on my M6 (before I sold it) and I loved it. Do they make a pre-cut kit for the Panigale or did the installers just cut it themselves?
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I put on tank slapper myself, just top and sides of gas tank. Looks great and can't see a thing.
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Here's a link to the guys I used. They posted a pic of the job:
http://www.stickercity.com/sc-vehicle-wraps/no-filter-needed-for-this-ducati-1199-that-came-in-for-a-clear-br
The Sticker City guys used XPel film on mine except for the brushed aluminum tank area and the carbon fiber pieces where they used 3M since it's available in matte instead of glossy. So far, so good. The XPel "heals" with heat so you can touch up the rock divits, etc. Ill put up some pix and video if anyone wants/needs to see how it looks. It's very hard to tell it's on in person.
http://www.stickercity.com/sc-vehicle-wraps/no-filter-needed-for-this-ducati-1199-that-came-in-for-a-clear-br
The Sticker City guys used XPel film on mine except for the brushed aluminum tank area and the carbon fiber pieces where they used 3M since it's available in matte instead of glossy. So far, so good. The XPel "heals" with heat so you can touch up the rock divits, etc. Ill put up some pix and video if anyone wants/needs to see how it looks. It's very hard to tell it's on in person.
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Damn you guys, I was hoping you weren't talking about motorcycles
Now that would be an installation worth watching!
The last post in this thread was 5+ years ago. Crystal Autoshield. Norbert has done my C7 Corvette, GT-R, Tacoma Sport, R1M, S1000RR and V4R. There wasn't a template when he did mine, so he did my V4R from head to toe and created templates. Tell him San sent you.
SunTek, XPEL Ultimate Clear Bra Paint Protection Film Installer in Long Beach, CA
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