I was looking for some advice from the community here.

My car presently has xpel on the hood and front and rear bumpers. I am about to get the front and rear fenders done.

Should I also get the doors done? Is it worth it?

The front bumper definitely takes abuse as does the rear bumper( in front of the rear wheels), but I am dot sure I should bother with the doors.

I do like the idea of not worrying about rock chips.

 

I did mine but have not parked where it mattered. It does make me feel more at ease as you never know when somebody will park by you just for spite - or key you. I also did my area in where the factory plastic is in front of the rear wheels and they went around the rear fender where a car door would hit. I can't even see the edge as it is on the lip. I just felt better doing it for whatever protection it gives.

 

I am not so sure it would save you from a door ding. Would it? I am more worried about rocks flying up off the road.

Btw nice car.

 

Not sure but I assume it would help. At least I feel better about it.

Thanks. First 911 and love it. Almost 6 months.

 

This is my third 911 and I had a cayman too.
Do you have any rattles or noises when you drive?

 

None. Solid as a rock. My Panamera was Solid also

 

xpel won't help you for door dings or keys :-)

 

8K miles and not a mark on the doors!

 

Yup. Have dealer engaged and not getting much progress.

 

Definetly do the doors and door cups.
Lots of rocks catch the upper half of the door.
I never expected it, until it happened.
Wish I did it sooner, before taking chips.

 

I would be more inclined to get the front of the roof protected before the doors. I've not had a mar from road rash on the doors. The area just before the rear wheels, definitely. Hood, very much so.

 

Do you mean the area above the windshield?

 

Yes I am, that immediate inch or so.

 

I did around the windshield also. I have had rock chips there before so I did that too.

I know it may not help too much on the doors for door dings but if it is a small hit it will help. I have had someone key on my hood before and it did protect that as I simply replaced the film and it was fine. Of course if someone wants to do damage nothing will keep that from happening.

 

Actually it will - at least the ultimate film. The dent may be there but it certainly helps to avoid damaging the paint underneath. Plus the Ulimate self heals when scratched. Ask me how I know.....