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Let me start by saying I know the topic of PPF/Paint Protection for the SMG has been a topic beaten to death. I’m not asking for input on those options as it seems like they only true way to ensure a safe exterior for Colorado roads is full PPF. As it’s been shared we can assume the cost for a quality job is in the kiwi end of 2500$ to 6000$. Depending on umpteen factors.
Having been rushed into the choice of a SMG FE, or wait, which for me would have meant passing up the EV6 given wait times and my original problem of finding any e-AWD variation for sale, at MSRP. Or even one I could secure inbound. I got a call saying that this was my chance And as the FE and matte finish were alluring to me…. I went for it. I actually prefer the exterior styling. That’s another topic in itself.
With that. I am curious if anyone, with any color, has opted to wrap the car as a means to protecting the paint better than ceramic coating. Albeit, wrap film can be anywhere half the thickness of PPF or there about a but at least gives you similar if not some advantages like 3M 2080 seal healing and Avery or Orafols options. I have seen the roof done in gloss to match and I’m leaning that way as another forum member has done… however, looking at the selection of colors for the choosing. I am wondering if doing a colorchange wrap would add some uniqueness and individuality to the EV6 without losing the factory prowess and killer factory aesthetics and I dont want it to look like I needed to rchange the color….as it isn’t appear KIA didn’t offer an insanely premium finish on a relatively affordable knock out vehicle.
So I am curious if anyone has actually gone through with a wrap on the matte finish first. If so, what brand of film did they use, what color, and his the intricacies and edges were handled. Ergo did you wrap and roll. Wrap and roll the wrap interior panels and use edge tape or hidden seams for better application and impermeability?
Bonus for anyone who’s had or used one of the myraid of films for the interior door panels, translucent wrap on Center Console so the buttons remain visible or the biggest interior faux paw KIA made; too much black plastic.
Since I haven’t seen it in person it’s hard to tell whether I’d like the center console trim that is not gloss black but I can say id prefer thne non haptic buttons up top for heat/wheel/ventilation. Despite that making any kind of wrap impossible looking.
I’ve seen some of the mock up rendering post but not many on a finished product.
in my head there’s two routes to go; sporty(er) or ore refined and luxury. I feel given I’m stuck with the grey headliner and all blacks/non accented interior. It just seems like other than the swanky FE dash and console lid. It’s sleek but a tad bland. And extremely prone to scratches.
I’ll add some photos of what I am thinking here shortly…thanks !
Having been rushed into the choice of a SMG FE, or wait, which for me would have meant passing up the EV6 given wait times and my original problem of finding any e-AWD variation for sale, at MSRP. Or even one I could secure inbound. I got a call saying that this was my chance And as the FE and matte finish were alluring to me…. I went for it. I actually prefer the exterior styling. That’s another topic in itself.
With that. I am curious if anyone, with any color, has opted to wrap the car as a means to protecting the paint better than ceramic coating. Albeit, wrap film can be anywhere half the thickness of PPF or there about a but at least gives you similar if not some advantages like 3M 2080 seal healing and Avery or Orafols options. I have seen the roof done in gloss to match and I’m leaning that way as another forum member has done… however, looking at the selection of colors for the choosing. I am wondering if doing a colorchange wrap would add some uniqueness and individuality to the EV6 without losing the factory prowess and killer factory aesthetics and I dont want it to look like I needed to rchange the color….as it isn’t appear KIA didn’t offer an insanely premium finish on a relatively affordable knock out vehicle.
So I am curious if anyone has actually gone through with a wrap on the matte finish first. If so, what brand of film did they use, what color, and his the intricacies and edges were handled. Ergo did you wrap and roll. Wrap and roll the wrap interior panels and use edge tape or hidden seams for better application and impermeability?
Bonus for anyone who’s had or used one of the myraid of films for the interior door panels, translucent wrap on Center Console so the buttons remain visible or the biggest interior faux paw KIA made; too much black plastic.
Since I haven’t seen it in person it’s hard to tell whether I’d like the center console trim that is not gloss black but I can say id prefer thne non haptic buttons up top for heat/wheel/ventilation. Despite that making any kind of wrap impossible looking.
I’ve seen some of the mock up rendering post but not many on a finished product.
in my head there’s two routes to go; sporty(er) or ore refined and luxury. I feel given I’m stuck with the grey headliner and all blacks/non accented interior. It just seems like other than the swanky FE dash and console lid. It’s sleek but a tad bland. And extremely prone to scratches.
I’ll add some photos of what I am thinking here shortly…thanks !
