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Originally Posted by Adamski1
I live in Scotland and the only company I have found and spoken too who supply and fit this product are in Peterborough area and I would require to travel and then pay quite a bit of ££ to have fitted, nearly £2000.
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Congrats on new car - frozen blue should really stand out in UK. F10 seems to be quite susceptible to stone chips, so paint shield/matte bra is a good idea. I had a look at xpel ultimate (full front only) - my detailer was also recommending it, however, I didn't like the texture of the film v's the 'raw' paint. Only way to avoid that was installing to whole car (for F10 in UK about 4K, full front should be about 1.5K - this is in addition to detailing the car).
The other thing that dissuaded me was that even films like xpel ultimate still need good maintenance as you can easily stain them if bug splatter, bird droppings, etc. left for too long. Don't expect too much from the self healing properties of these films. I'm assuming the same will apply to the matte versions (I'm sure members such as Stealth, Avlnch, etc. can give you all the maintenance tips for matte film).
Proceed with caution as one company based in the area you mention uses pre-cut templates where the edges of the film are all visible, i.e. they don't wrap around the edges of the panels, but they stop 5mm or so short. On one example I saw fitted in this manner, the film was slightly lifting at the edges in places.
I would suggest you take Stealth's advise and find an independent with proven track record (ask to see their work). Many custom cut from large sheets and will spend more time perfecting the finish. Cost likely to match a large company.
The other thing to consider is that if you drive the car (and some distance) to a company specialising in paint shields only, how will they prep your car prior to fitting the film (simple wash only)? For this reason I would suggest you try a local pro detailer who knows a paint shield/matte bra specialist who will work on their premises (Polished Bliss are based near Aberdeen, if that helps).
Good luck & post some pics when you get a chance.