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Old Nov 28, 2002 | 05:00 PM
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Default Which 3M bra...Invisiguard, StoneGard or Xpel?

Any opinions? StonGard claims the best patterns, I have heard lots of recommendations for Xpel and Krinkov of Invisigard is a member fo the forum.

Some members have recommended Envision Design in Torrance to me (close to me), do they do install on both Xpel and Invisiguard?

Advise please!
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Old Nov 28, 2002 | 07:21 PM
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Go with Jeremy (aka Krinkov) at Invisiguard. Period. No questions asked. He does great work, his crew has a great reputation and he uses the Xpel-based patterns.

As a consumer, I've installed Stongard, Invincashield and Xpel kits on my own vehicles. Invincashield is a bit more user friendly and less expensive. Unfortunately their 350Z kit has MULTIPLE pieces for the front bumper, instead of the one piece design that Xpel uses. As far as I know, nobody has posted information about the quality of the Stongard kit.

The single most important factor with the clear bra is the quality if the installer, not the kit.

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Old Nov 28, 2002 | 11:14 PM
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Edre at EDL does the XPel cut on 3M film.
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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 06:33 AM
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Just make sure you know what you are getting, some lay on top and have edges all around that are visible, but some wrap the edges so you don't see much, the one I have has the hood wrapped so all you see is the back line.
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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 11:47 AM
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just a question, has anyone thought of having the kit installed minus the hood so that the line issue would not come into play? It would seem that with the shape of the Z that the vast majority of the road abuse would taken by the bumper areas.....just a thought.
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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 01:42 PM
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Originally posted by westpak
Just make sure you know what you are getting, some lay on top and have edges all around that are visible, but some wrap the edges so you don't see much, the one I have has the hood wrapped so all you see is the back line.
Westpak which kit do you have?
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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 02:15 PM
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Originally posted by Zzyzx
Westpak which kit do you have?
Mine was tailored after the invisiguard, but he had some problem with some of the material so he just took an uncut piece and did basically a custom job, but I believe the invisiguard is like the one I am talking about, people don't know it is on until they look closely and see the back line, but because of that it is a little more than others I believe.

The bottom line is make sure you are getting the installation you want and get someone that is knowledgeable and knows what he is doing because this car is not easy.
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Old Nov 29, 2002 | 11:37 PM
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Hey thanks Dean But since your down in LA, Edre at Envisage Design Labs does excellent work and I would bet he has done more 350s than anyone in So cal. get a hold of him at edl@envisagedesignlabs.com
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The worst kit with a good installer is better than the best kit with a bad installer. Go with the brand your installer likes to use.
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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 03:44 PM
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Edre of EDL did my install. He did a fine job, was very pleasant to deal with, and he gave me an excellent price.
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 08:46 AM
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Default Re: The best of both Worlds..

Originally posted by Invinca-ShieldMgr.

Not only do we have a great fitting kit for this vehicle but we were one of the first to have it available. Check us out at www.invinca-shield.com
First doesn't really matter anymore. imho, dynashield is the best pattern by far. Here it is on my black G, you cant even see it! What makes it better is the wrapped edges and lack of seams.
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 08:54 AM
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close up on the Z
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 08:54 AM
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 03:35 PM
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As for the quality of the dynashield prduct, I'll leave that to mike to take up, but when I was looking into your kit early on, it wasn't available, while krinkov was already selling the x-pel and I got the email back from your company saying it was 2 weeks after my dynashield was installed.

If you truly were first, you do a terrible job keeping potential customers informed. I kept my Z garaged almost a month awaiting a kit to come out.
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 06:20 PM
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Default Re: DynaShield?

Originally posted by Invinca-ShieldMgr.
First let me say that being the first to have a particular paint protection kit does still matter. It reflects a dedication or mindset to providing a higher level of service than all the rest of the wanna-be shield companies out there. When you guys in the marketplace were clammoring for a kit for the 350Z, we made it a point to go out and get the design before anyone else. Not a month after you were dinging up the fronts of your cars but then! True, after five months, the issue of who first designed the kit is of little importance to anyone except for us, or those of you who recognize that it is just one more reason why we are the leaders in the industry and not second best. We care......alot!
OK YOU ASKED FOR IT!! WE WILL TAKE IT ONE SUPID REMARK AT A TIME.
I believe my 350Z kit was ready before yours. It doesn't matter though. What does matter is bringing the first QUALITY kit to market. You sir, offer the WORST 350Z kit of any manufacturer.


Your 350Zkit
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 06:26 PM
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my 350Z kit
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