Ferrari27

Dropped off the Q7 Prestige for the Xpel treatment on the full hood, front bumper, mirrors, headlights and fender flares today. The installer is certified as factory trained by Xpel. Only 96 miles on the Q7 at drop off.

Added the Wincos 30% tint to the front windows. Decided not to tint the panoramic sunroof.

Should be about $2200 total. Will let the forum know how it turns out.

erzhik

Please do. I've been thinking about doing this. Not driving a car without paint protection anymore, people absolutely do not know how to park next to you.

snagitseven

Xpel Ultimate is arguably the best film on the market. Now you need to consider adding Opti-Coat Pro/Plus ceramic to cover the entire car to protect the paint and film from bugs and environmental damage. Plus less dirt sticking and no waxing needed. That and the Xpel were the best after-marlet investments I've ever made to a car.

Leesin

That's CHEAP! i got some quotes from local companies, wanted $5000+...

snagitseven

Are you sure the quotes weren't for filming the whole car? An Xpel Ultimate full front should run around $2200-$2400 on a Q7. Albeit it was three years ago, I paid $1700 for my A6 including full front, A pillars, mirrors, rocker panels, wrapped edges on hood/fenders and paint prep all in. This in the Boston area where prices are not cheap for anything.

Ferrari27

The quote was for $2400. I negotiated a bit as he will also get to Xpel the front of my '13 S8.

Mattsam

I've got a quote for $1950 for full front, mirrors, ect.

zekeman

My quote for full front, mirrors, and 24" up the hood is $850...these places are making serious profit.

larryV

agree... after all, it's nothing more than just fancy plastic film folks. Let's not get carried away by thinking paying thousands of dollars is totally acceptable for this no matter how great the install job. The actual cost of the material is low, rest is all labor, and almost anyone and their grandmother can become a "certified installer" for any of the number of brands whether avery, xpel, 3M, etc. My installer is certified for a few of them and has done numerous installs for me over the years using different brands of film of my choice. He normally contracts for luxury and exotic car dealers who probably mark-up the install to the customer to get to the same insane quotes some of you are getting ($2-4k) lol. But he also does side jobs for a few customers like me for significantly less and even includes a defect and delamination warranty. I usually pay between $600-800 depending on the size of the car, for full front bumper, full hood, full front fenders, side mirror housings, and rocker panels as needed. Perfect install everytime.

My advice is to ask around and find a reputable guy like this. There are many like him all over that do excellent work without the insane pricing. Ask people from your local car clubs, track days, and local fellow car enthusiasts. If you happen to be in Chicago, PM me and I'll give you my installer's contact info.

Leesin

Yes, that was including both sides.