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Paint protection film option on new 4runner

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by SCgman, Aug 17, 2019.

  1. Aug 17, 2019 at 8:24 AM
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    SCgman

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    Good, bad, indifferent......what say you? Lots of runners have this on full hood.
     
  2. Aug 17, 2019 at 11:50 AM
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    definitely worth while as it does protect from rock chips. If you are paying MSRP, you should be able to negotiate that at no charge, along with a few other items like all season mats, locking lug nuts and what ever else you want to negotiate for.....
     
  3. Aug 17, 2019 at 12:06 PM
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    Well, I do think it's a good product and my 18 sr5 4wd has it.......but a 19 TRD that's been sitting on the local lot MSRP less than 40k does not, nor does it have running boards which I find really convenient when washing the truck.....however, when I purchased the sr5 a bunch of warranties for the film were offered which I declined, so I'm wondering how the product holds up long term during the gore/aoc global bake off takes place.
     
  4. Aug 17, 2019 at 12:12 PM
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    I have full hood/fenders/bumpers/mirrors/door cups on my Pro. I recommend Xpel Ultimate installed by a good aftermarket shop. Dealers never get it right. A 4runner is a surprisingly difficult shape to do correctly.
     
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  5. Aug 17, 2019 at 12:37 PM
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    When I purchased mine the dealership had put on the film at the port of entry, but was charged as a $400 option on the Mulroney sticker, within 1 month of ownership it started turning yellow, (I have a super white) I complained about it and the service manager, without even looking at it was kinda a dick about it and said “that’s impossible” “we only use the highest quality film” I was like okay come out and take a look and you tell me it’s not turning yellow. Sure enough he walks out with another service guy and immediately he apologized “ya your right it is turning yellow”. Long story longer I was told I had to wait 2 months for a Toyota regional manager to look at it to give the okay to replace it. I said hell no why would I want it replaced just to have it turn yellow again, and I paid $38k for a vehicle that looks like someone had wiped urine on my hood and fenders. After two weeks of me calling and sending pictures to the general manager daily along with Toyota customer service they agreed to have a paint and body shop remove it. The general manager finally conceded that they would never have the film put on any of the super white vehicles again. So my recommendation is if you have super white don’t do it.
     
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    Yep. The factory stuff is garbage, go aftermarket. Mine is also Super White.
     
  7. Aug 17, 2019 at 1:56 PM
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    Wrangler Duratracs, center console organizer & trav all 1576 dog divider for the rear. Xpel wrap with ceramic coating. 20% tint on front windows. TRD intake. TRD oil cap Plus parts on shelf & a wish list.
    We did Xpel (full front clip, mirrors & doors) plus ceramic coating.
    Yes, the 4runner is hard to wrap. We need a few corrections on ours.
    It is very easy to wash & stays clean longer!
    It is not cheap!
    Good luck
    Check it out...
    https://youtu.be/ND4vE9vmQWE
     
  8. Aug 17, 2019 at 2:37 PM
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    This is my 2nd 4runner with some degree of film protection by the dealer and I've had no issues......if, and a big if....if I thought I could get into a TRD without the film and runners would I miss those options if my $$s are close to the same. I'm not a big after market sort.
     
  9. Aug 17, 2019 at 2:41 PM
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    Factory paint protection is usually 3m or Xpels lower end wrap.
    It is all aftermarket. Fyi
     
  10. Aug 17, 2019 at 2:49 PM
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    Thx for the info.
     
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  11. Aug 17, 2019 at 7:59 PM
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    Xpel Ultimate is the way to go. 10 year warranty. You can go to Xpel's site and use the dealer locator and find a dealer in your area. Visit that dealer in person and look at their work and explain to them your concerns and find out what they recommend. The Xpel Ultimate does exactly what it is suppose to do. Stop rock chips and surface scratches. Their motto is "drive a new car every day". It is NOT a force field and will not stop a flying brick from damaging your hood. The super thin paint that is applied to cars and trucks chips a lot easier than it use to. Adding xpel is an investment in keeping your paint looking new day after day and year after year. Good luck with your decision.
     
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