Protecting the Precious

[ArchEtech]

Paint protection even for the front has gotten so expensive that it’s just not worth it to me. You’ll pay $2000 to get the front grill hood other bits. I guess I don’t think that’s worth it when it’s not going to help resale enough to make up for it. Full stealth wrap should even be expensive n a jeep since if you don’t have painted everything, there isn’t much to cover; however, to do it right you’re still removing body panels and it gets really expensive.

I didn’t buy it to be a show truck and keep it 10 years so I just don’t think it’s worth it to me. I did get that plastic trim for the leading edge of the hood which looks good and should save a few chips. If you live on a gravel road maybe it’s with it to keep your paint in great shape.

Protection film would be good on the headlights. I checked in to the windshield but it cost more than half what new glass would cost so what’s the point. Same with the hood protection vs. a repaint.

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[loganjeeps]

Man is it hard to do but worth it! So far did the front grill, head lights, fog lights, side markers.

Nicely done. I chickened out on self install and had a professional do it. Glad I did. Only regret is I should have done the tialgate too.

 

[GladiatorPilot23]

Paint protection even for the front has gotten so expensive that it’s just not worth it to me. You’ll pay $2000 to get the front grill hood other bits. I guess I don’t think that’s worth it when it’s not going to help resale enough to make up for it. Full stealth wrap should even be expensive n a jeep since if you don’t have painted everything, there isn’t much to cover; however, to do it right you’re still removing body panels and it gets really expensive.

I didn’t buy it to be a show truck and keep it 10 years so I just don’t think it’s worth it to me. I did get that plastic trim for the leading edge of the hood which looks good and should save a few chips. If you live on a gravel road maybe it’s with it to keep your paint in great shape.

Protection film would be good on the headlights. I checked in to the windshield but it cost more than half what new glass would cost so what’s the point. Same with the hood protection vs. a repaint.

So pricey! It does cost much less if you do DIY. The windshield Exoshield got I got $180. I would rather save from pitting or damage IF possible but will still crack if the rock is larger. I would do a OEM windshield and the install sometimes is not like the factory so hoping this Exoshield does the trick.

 

[GladiatorPilot23]

Nicely done. I chickened out on self install and had a professional do it. Glad I did. Only regret is I should have done the tialgate too.

Thanks. It's worth it especially if your planning to keep the truck a long time. It's permanent purchase for me. How much did it cost do the front and side?

 

[loganjeeps]

Thanks. It's worth it especially if your planning to keep the truck a long time. It's permanent purchase for me. How much did it cost do the front and side?

Entire front hood and windshield frame, front grill, headlights, fog lights, all 4 fenders, all 4 door sills where my kids step with baseball cleats was 2800. Ouch, kind of, but its the first new vehicle i've ever owned and also plan to keep forever.

 

[GladiatorPilot23]

Entire front hood and windshield frame, front grill, headlights, fog lights, all 4 fenders, all 4 door sills where my kids step with baseball cleats was 2800. Ouch, kind of, but its the first new vehicle i've ever owned and also plan to keep forever.

That's not bad when I also looked into having it done. So the doors and bed and tailgate remain?

You can do a tailgate for sure! https://www.invisiblemask.com/imask/index.php?route=product/product&path=51878&product_id=320410

It's about $150 with the 15% off. They give you supply's to start also.

 

[gonemad]

It's a truck.

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[loganjeeps]

That's not bad when I also looked into having it done. So the doors and bed and tailgate remain?

You can do a tailgate for sure! https://www.invisiblemask.com/imask/index.php?route=product/product&path=51878&product_id=320410

It's about $150 with the 15% off. They give you supply's to start also.

yeah i found a guy in a smaller town outside of Atlanta doing it for reasonable price. my problem is I just can't find the time to do anything myself short of some mud flaps and floor mats, much less PPF. I blame the kids

 

[JulesAo]

Stick out rock sliders/steps combined with a lift kit do wonders for reducing door dings.

Yes, yes they do. Until your doggo with the thick noggin puts a couple in the side when she misses the door opening on the way up and in...

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