Bham

This is pretty cool for the Tesla rear glass but not practical for anything else.  You could not use that method for anything with a trunk and especially not SUV's.  Only other thing I could see it used for is a pano roof but my next sentence will negate that. 
 
It's neat and all but my shoulder hurts from watching you heave that thing around.  And I'm pretty sure I would burn my shorts because my shoulder gave out and I couldn't hold it up any longer.    

100% normal.  100% correct.  Automotive glass is not as “clear” as you think it is.  Most windshields will meter around 72% to 74% and if you add a 70% film to that, it will meter around 52%. +/-

100% normal.  100% correct.  Automotive glass is not as “clear” as you think it is.  Most windshields will meter around 72% to 74% and if you add a 70% film to that, it will meter around 52%. +/-

100% normal.  100% correct.  Automotive glass is not as “clear” as you think it is.  Most windshields will meter around 72% to 74% and if you add a 70% film to that, it will meter around 52%. +/-

That is 100% heat gun damage.  It is from them trying to fix those creases in the tint that should not even be there.  
Sorry you got hit with a bad installer.  There is no reason fo creases in that area other than inexperienced installer. Whoever did this tint job should replace that plastic piece and re-tint that window.   

What Bham left out was the fact that a seasoned installer would, 1) not leave creases and 2) use a heat resistant hard card as a heat-block to protect weatherstrip material.
 
Heat is used to speed up drying in areas where it might be needed.

Wow, I can't believe they left those creases.

That is 100% heat gun damage.  It is from them trying to fix those creases in the tint that should not even be there.  
Sorry you got hit with a bad installer.  There is no reason fo creases in that area other than inexperienced installer. Whoever did this tint job should replace that plastic piece and re-tint that window.   

That is 100% heat gun damage.  It is from them trying to fix those creases in the tint that should not even be there.  
Sorry you got hit with a bad installer.  There is no reason fo creases in that area other than inexperienced installer. Whoever did this tint job should replace that plastic piece and re-tint that window.   

I'm glad @DynamicATL reminded everybody that Xpel is Garware.... aka Global.  Garware makes a SOLID product and Xpel is NOT stupid.  They hit the PPF market hard, with a solid product.  Why would they not do their research once again when getting into the film market. They went with what is known to be a solid manufacturer, picked the colors they wanted and started selling window tint.  I would have to agree that IF there are any failures in Xpel film it will not actually be the films fault.  I still have yet to have any type of Global failure that was actually film or adhesive failure.
 
edited to add that there is not a film out there that " likes " dot matrix. So that doesn't count.   

Show me a company that isn't looking out for their shareholders and I'll show you a company that is at risk of suit for neglecting their fiduciary obligations.
 
Critical thinking requires the removal of personal opinions in the examination of the subject matter, which you are so far not capable of on this given subject.
 
I am not beholden to any company except my own and will choose what suits my market, just as you will. Fair enough.
 
You are welcome to make up your own opinions, you are not welcome to make up your own facts.
 
My personal opinion is that each company will do as they see fit with their respective products and brands. Your "facts" as stated is that Xpel has not had a failure. The overarching issue you point to as "sub par" is your dislike in their marketing, which would be fair if not for the veiled slander.
 
It's ok not to like their processes without slandering the products as a whole because of a personal grievance. That's where I take issue, because of the harm your intending on the company as a whole.
 
For the edifice of all that is reading, I am not an Xpel dealer, rep or associate, nor do I plan to be.

FWIW I don't personally dislike you. I think your reasoning is flawed through a narrow window of grievance. We've all been there.

I'm pretty sure @Dano would embarrass an uneducated film rep if they came in his shop. 

Read my bio...28yrs of installing tint/wrap/ppf. Also execute my own designs. Former retail shop owner (multiple concurrent) for the first 15yrs. Wholesale dealership fulfilment to the tune of nearly 10k individual installations.
 
I've used nearly every product that sticks to cars extensively and can recognize a personal complaint masquerading as a product issue everytime.
 
The only subpar issue I see here is your lack of critical thinking because your feelings are hurt by the mean ol film company doesn't need your input or sales to operate in place of their board members. 

Bro....It's happend more than once!

I'm pretty sure @Dano would embarrass an uneducated film rep if they came in his shop. 

I'm glad @DynamicATL reminded everybody that Xpel is Garware.... aka Global.  Garware makes a SOLID product and Xpel is NOT stupid.  They hit the PPF market hard, with a solid product.  Why would they not do their research once again when getting into the film market. They went with what is known to be a solid manufacturer, picked the colors they wanted and started selling window tint.  I would have to agree that IF there are any failures in Xpel film it will not actually be the films fault.  I still have yet to have any type of Global failure that was actually film or adhesive failure.
 
edited to add that there is not a film out there that " likes " dot matrix. So that doesn't count.   

Sub par but hasn't failed....thank you for confirming that you it's a personal issue with their marketing and that "Made in the US" is just a gimmick.
 
Merika...do it my way or I'll make complaints...fukyeah! 🇺🇸

I would try pouring near boiling water on it. Or use a clothes steamer to heat it up. Dry heat probably won't help. If it's an impression from a piece of tape holding a roll closed then it's likely permanent.

I've personally never heard of Xpel having failures, and I am friends with a couple of shops that use it. I've had several rolls of Llumar come in with weird defects...just had one 3 weeks ago with linear marks. Then there was the 2017 issue, where several shades were 4-5% lighter than normal. So the 35% out of the box would meter 44% instead of the normal 38%. No problem, we made it through those couple of months. Fast forward 5 years, and we've had a few bubbled rear windows all from that batch. Llumar is great about getting everything swapped and covered, but the point is nobody is perfect. I also carry 3M, which I've had zero issues to date. Since Xpel comes from Garware, the same manufacturer as Global, I doubt there will be many issues in the future.

Best to pass on these. Don’t use blades or scrub pads. The coating is best removed dry with a bunch of fresh blades. 

That's a good question....I never measure it. I would guess about 10ml in 30oz of water. I only use alcohol to wipe the surface. For me it just burns the glue. I do use a second bottle of straight water to tack the edges.
 
For cutting I use NT stainless blades. Just lightly glide the blade on the surface with enough pressure to hear the film squeek. If you press too hard you will feel the headlight plastic grind under your blade.

I use Tint Slime Ultra year round.  Even though they say it's made for hot weather installs, I don't like switching up from the regular(green) to the Ultra(orange), so I just stay with the Ultra and use a little less in the winter.   

I use Tint Slime Ultra year round.  Even though they say it's made for hot weather installs, I don't like switching up from the regular(green) to the Ultra(orange), so I just stay with the Ultra and use a little less in the winter.   

I love my Tint Slime!!!    Was gone for a solid 14 days and came back in Monday morning, shook up my solution left over from before I left, and went straight to work.  No issues at all.  No gunk, no smell, no breakdown, and no issues with slip.  
 
Tint Slime Ultra plus distilled water for the WIN!!  Tint Slime Rocks!!    

It has been awhile, few job pics.