BMW M3 Forum (E90 E92)

BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Go Back   M3Post - BMW M3 Forum > E90/E92 M3 Technical Topics > Track / Autocross / Dragstrip / Driving Techniques
 
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      04-19-2017, 05:11 PM   #1
dparm
Stop the hate, get a V8
dparm's Avatar
United_States
3848
Rep
8,625
Posts

Drives: C7 Corvette GS, AMG C63 S
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Frisco, TX

iTrader: (1)

Question Anyone using XPEL Tracwrap?

http://www.xpel.com/xpel-tracwrap-temporary-ppf/

I know that blue painter's tape is cheap, but covering large areas takes forever. This stuff looks pretty neat. Anyone ever tried it?



With XPEL’s TRACWRAP temporary protection film, you get a professional-quality barrier from rock chips, road debris, and bug splatter in an affordable, easy-to-install package.

Whether you’re protecting a vintage race car during a track weekend or just taking a road trip, TRACWRAP offers elite protection that goes on in less than 45 minutes from a convenient, easy-to-carry roll. TRACWRAP comes in a variety of sizes to suit virtually any application—from a classic Ferrari to a Jeep tow vehicle to a vintage Harley-Davidson motorcycle—and it costs less than you’d spend repairing a single ding from a rock chip at your favorite body shop.

TRACWRAP is made from tough 8mil (0.008”) urethane film—a substantial barrier that offers far more protection than masking tape or messy-to-apply spray-on products. XPEL’s air-channel adhesive lets anyone install TRACWRAP with no special tools or chemicals, and do it in real-world conditions in a parking lot, track paddock, or garage. The days of ruining a vehicle’s classic lines with clumps of blue painter’s tape—or, worst of all, going without any protection at all—are over.

And when you’re finished with it, TRACWRAP peels easily off in less than five minutes with no hassle, no mess, and no sticky residue. No temporary wrap offers TRACWRAP’s level of protection and ease of use, and it comes from the most trusted name in protective paint film—XPEL.
__________________
Now: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport, 2021 AMG C63 S sedan
Past: 2011.5 M3 sedan ZCP
Appreciate 0
      04-19-2017, 06:15 PM   #2
Estoril Blue
First Lieutenant
74
Rep
386
Posts

Drives: 2006 M3
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Maryland

iTrader: (0)

I have used Trak Tape for about 3 years. I find 3" wide easier to apply without looking like a mess.

For either- consider adhesion in the rain.


http://www.trakktape.com/
Appreciate 0
      04-19-2017, 08:27 PM   #3
dparm
Stop the hate, get a V8
dparm's Avatar
United_States
3848
Rep
8,625
Posts

Drives: C7 Corvette GS, AMG C63 S
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Frisco, TX

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Estoril Blue View Post
I have used Trak Tape for about 3 years. I find 3" wide easier to apply without looking like a mess.

For either- consider adhesion in the rain.


http://www.trakktape.com/

Thanks -- looks pretty similar to the Xpel product. It might actually work better on the chin spoiler.
__________________
Now: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport, 2021 AMG C63 S sedan
Past: 2011.5 M3 sedan ZCP
Appreciate 0
      04-20-2017, 04:54 PM   #4
XPEL
Second Lieutenant
XPEL's Avatar
343
Rep
275
Posts

Drives: M3
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Texas

iTrader: (0)

It's a very popular product for track days, vehicle delivery, etc

Just a reminder, if you're a BMW CCA member you get 20% off DIY products, aftercare and merchandise.

The most popular size is the 4"x20'
Appreciate 0
      04-20-2017, 07:09 PM   #5
SYT_Shadow
///M Powered for Life
SYT_Shadow's Avatar
11421
Rep
10,296
Posts

Drives: E90M/E92M/M4GTS/M4GT4/X5M
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Greenwich, CT

iTrader: (2)

I just bought some. Promo code is BMWCCA
Appreciate 0
      05-06-2017, 12:35 PM   #6
SYT_Shadow
///M Powered for Life
SYT_Shadow's Avatar
11421
Rep
10,296
Posts

Drives: E90M/E92M/M4GTS/M4GT4/X5M
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Greenwich, CT

iTrader: (2)

Review:
Much better than traktape. Traktape is super thick and applies poorly.

This stuff can be applied very easily, I was so impressed! Excellent stuff, I will try it again for sure!
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2019, 10:48 AM   #7
DRLane
Brigadier General
DRLane's Avatar
United_States
3968
Rep
3,390
Posts

Drives: E92 M3
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Colorado

iTrader: (21)

Garage List
2008 m3  [6.17]
XPEL

Are you no longer offering the 20% discount to BMW CCA members?
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2019, 12:22 PM   #8
BayE30
Lieutenant Colonel
United_States
1341
Rep
1,881
Posts

Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 ZCP
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: San Francisco

iTrader: (5)

Just make sure you take this product off soon after using it. Its not meant to stay on for weeks, especially not in the sun. I have had to repaint entire front ends of cars because this stuff was baked into the paint and would not come off....
__________________
I am never able to post pictures on forums, all my pics are on IG @baye30 https://www.instagram.com/baye30/
Current Garage - [2011 E90 M3 ZCP] [2005 E53 X5 3.0 Sport] [1988 E30 325IS 24V]
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2019, 01:43 PM   #9
DRLane
Brigadier General
DRLane's Avatar
United_States
3968
Rep
3,390
Posts

Drives: E92 M3
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Colorado

iTrader: (21)

Garage List
2008 m3  [6.17]
Quote:
Originally Posted by SFCM3 View Post
Just make sure you take this product off soon after using it. Its not meant to stay on for weeks, especially not in the sun. I have had to repaint entire front ends of cars because this stuff was baked into the paint and would not come off....
That's not ideal... Would likely only keep it for 2 days but might explore other options. Just had a euro bumper installed, painted, and ceramic coated. Would like it protected on the track.
__________________
Not a Doctor, those are just my initials.
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2019, 01:45 PM   #10
dogbone
Colonel
dogbone's Avatar
5303
Rep
2,799
Posts

Drives: '09 E90 M3 - IB
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: 93 million miles from the Sun

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2009 BMW E92 M3  [0.00]
2009 BMW E90 M3  [0.00]
I went with Xpel self-healing clear bra on the entire front of my car.

I really like it.
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2019, 03:08 PM   #11
dparm
Stop the hate, get a V8
dparm's Avatar
United_States
3848
Rep
8,625
Posts

Drives: C7 Corvette GS, AMG C63 S
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Frisco, TX

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by dogbone View Post
I went with Xpel self-healing clear bra on the entire front of my car.

I really like it.
Same, but after 2 years mine has gotten beat to hell and looks pretty bad. The paint underneath is fine, but I'm going to get it re-wrapped later this year, probably with something thicker. XPEL do you guys have any films that are more robust than the standard product? Mine is sandblasted and pock-marked from 2 1/2 years of track use.
__________________
Now: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport, 2021 AMG C63 S sedan
Past: 2011.5 M3 sedan ZCP

Last edited by dparm; 10-10-2019 at 03:55 PM..
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2019, 03:14 PM   #12
XPEL
Second Lieutenant
XPEL's Avatar
343
Rep
275
Posts

Drives: M3
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Texas

iTrader: (0)

Yes

Quote:
Originally Posted by DRLane View Post
XPEL

Are you no longer offering the 20% discount to BMW CCA members?
There was a website issue but it is fixed now and the promocode is active again.

Quote:
Originally Posted by SFCM3 View Post
Just make sure you take this product off soon after using it. Its not meant to stay on for weeks, especially not in the sun. I have had to repaint entire front ends of cars because this stuff was baked into the paint and would not come off....
TRACWRAP pulled your paint after being left on your paint for weeks? Was it original paint?

Quote:
Originally Posted by dogbone View Post
I went with Xpel self-healing clear bra on the entire front of my car.

I really like it.
Thank you!!
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2019, 03:40 PM   #13
BayE30
Lieutenant Colonel
United_States
1341
Rep
1,881
Posts

Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 ZCP
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: San Francisco

iTrader: (5)

Quote:
Originally Posted by XPEL View Post
TRACWRAP pulled your paint after being left on your paint for weeks? Was it original paint?
Not MY paint, customers NSX.... i dont think its the product fault, he left the tracwrap on his car for a few weeks parked in the sun. we were not able to remove the tracwrap from the paint without damage.
__________________
I am never able to post pictures on forums, all my pics are on IG @baye30 https://www.instagram.com/baye30/
Current Garage - [2011 E90 M3 ZCP] [2005 E53 X5 3.0 Sport] [1988 E30 325IS 24V]
Appreciate 0
      10-10-2019, 04:09 PM   #14
DRLane
Brigadier General
DRLane's Avatar
United_States
3968
Rep
3,390
Posts

Drives: E92 M3
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Colorado

iTrader: (21)

Garage List
2008 m3  [6.17]
Quote:
Originally Posted by dogbone View Post
I went with Xpel self-healing clear bra on the entire front of my car.

I really like it.
Concern here is adhesion to a ceramic coated surface. If I went the bra route, would still use a temp solution for rocker panels.

XPEL Any experience putting bra over ceramics pro?
__________________
Not a Doctor, those are just my initials.
Appreciate 0
      10-15-2019, 08:26 AM   #15
bigjae1976
Major General
bigjae1976's Avatar
1566
Rep
8,074
Posts

Drives: 11 E90 M3 Individual
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Houston, TX

iTrader: (22)

Garage List
2004 BMW M3  [4.50]
2011 BMW E90 M3  [5.25]
2013 BMW 328i  [5.00]
What's up with all of this wrapping stuff? I just go without protection...

__________________
2018 F30 320iX Melbourne Red
2011 E90 M3 Monte Carlo Blue
2004 E46 M3 Imola Red
2000 E36/7 Z3 Steel Blue
Appreciate 0
      10-15-2019, 06:23 PM   #16
gmx
Lieutenant
166
Rep
478
Posts

Drives: VO 1M
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Sydney, AU

iTrader: (0)

I use trakktape over Gyeon ceramic coat. XPEL being THINNER is alarming? I apply 2, sometimes 3 layers on specific areas. Yeah it looks like ass by the time I get home, who cares. It did it's job.
Appreciate 0
      11-10-2019, 02:28 PM   #17
admranger
Retired Curmudgeon
admranger's Avatar
United_States
2982
Rep
4,046
Posts

Drives: ‘19 X3M40i, ‘18 m550i
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Las Vegas, NV

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by bigjae1976 View Post
What's up with all of this wrapping stuff? I just go without protection...

You’ll get STD if you don’t: surface total deterioration.
__________________

'19 X3 M40 Carbon Black/Oyster, '23 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit, Past BMWs: '18 M550i, '18 330 GT, '16 X5 40e, '11 E90M3, '06 X5 4.4, '03 330i ZHP, '02 M3, '97 Z3 2.8, '95 M3 (2x), '94 530i (manual), '92 525i (manual), '88 M3, '87 325iS
Appreciate 0
      11-10-2019, 07:28 PM   #18
Estoril Blue
First Lieutenant
74
Rep
386
Posts

Drives: 2006 M3
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Maryland

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by bigjae1976 View Post
What's up with all of this wrapping stuff? I just go without protection...

9 months later you look at the result with regret. Then it costs a fortune to care for.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
tracwrap

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:58 PM.




m3post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST