To Film 40% or maybe 100%?

RickH said:

GT Venum said:

The ideal way to have it done is to have it cut by computer using the CAD software of the car.

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The guy that is doing mine next week has shown me how the Xpel software works that he uses. I was impressed that a model with as low of production numbers as ours had the custom cuts pre-loaded. Pretty sure he pays a flat fee for access, not per-cut. The pre-programmed cuts are completely modifiable on-screen; for example if the design calls for an edge cut, the user can increase the dimension to wrap it.

Interestingly, though he uses Xpel's software, he prefers to use Llumar's film. He indicated Llumar has a small edge in quality of product, and a big edge in the support and service he receives.

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GT Venum said:

Beez said:

There is a monthly fee for the Xpel software plus a fee for each cut but it is the best software in the industry. My guess is this guy does window tinting as well and that is why he uses the Llumar. In my opinion the Xpel is the best film in the industry.

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Nope, he outsources his window tint, he is a dealer for and offers both Xpel and Llumar, and he thinks Llumar is currently the best. My effort to understand the brands indicates there has been some leap-frogging in recent years as the technology advances. For example, the adhesive used on SunTek brand was recognized to offer the best clarity available for that element. I believe Llumar bought rights to the Suntek adhesive to incorporate it into their newest Platinum product. It has only been a little over a year since that occurred.

I find this effort to compare these two leading brands interesting - might you have formed your opinion that Xpel is the best film over a year ago, and not more recently re-evaluated the evidence?

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