XPEL’s James and Steve – Hooniverse Podcast 376
About this episode
A deep dive into automotive trends and innovations with Expel's James, Steve, and Chris, covering topics from the demise of the Lexus LS to the blistering performance of the Lucid Sapphire. Camille shares insights from racing events and electric pickup tests. The conversation then shifts to advanced window tinting technologies, emphasizing ceramic tints' heat rejection and UV protection. The highlight is Expel's new color paint protection film (PPF), blending vibrant colors with durable protection, ideal for off-roaders and enthusiasts wanting to refresh or protect their vehicle's paint. Installation, maintenance, and cost considerations are thoroughly explored.
On the latest episode of the Hooniverse Podcast, XPEL’s James Melfi and Steve Janisse join to talk PPF and more than you ever thought you wanted to know about window tint films, the technical details and engineering that goes into them, and of course, what the crew is driving and some recent news items. There’s never a shortage of opinions, and you’ll get smart about PPF; talk about a win-win!
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Honda Crvs
"...and a 65 and I'm getting passed left and right by CRVs and Nissan Rogues and whatnot."
Nissan Rogue
"... getting passed left and right by CRVs and Nissan Rogues and whatnot. And I think cars have just gotten to..."
Acura Integra
"...ave just gotten too fast. I remember having a 90s Integra that I was so happy when it broke 49 and a quarte..."
Mazda MX-5 / Miata
"... had the opposite. I was driving the MX-5 and the Miata and it's like the opposite. You feel like you're ..."
Ford Mustang
"... the fun part. You know, I'm going to mention the Mustang Mach-E Rally later on, but it was the same thing...."
Jeep Wrangler
"...also do the protection for the outside, like Jeep Wranglers are known to have cracked windshields because the..."
Toyota FJ Cruiser
"...ecause the damn thing is vertical or like all the FJ cruisers or something. And you guys do those as well?"
Rolls-Royce Ghost
"...u have, you know, whatever it is, the Rolls-Royce Ghost, and it just has crazy leather on that dashboard ..."
Land Range Rovers
"Which brand is it? I think it's Range Rovers or BMWs. You can specify glass that keeps the car..."
Tesla Model 3
"...ure we maximize safety? I mean, remember when the Model 3 came out, everyone was worried about, or I should..."
Toyota Land Cruiser
"...as vinyl? Because my experience, I used to have a Land Cruiser that I had partially wrapped and actually was not..."
Honda Accord
"So we, we may master, you know, 2012 Honda Accord front bumper, but guess what?"
G-Class Gwagon
"they'll tell you the Wrangler and the G-Wagon are probably the two"
Wrangler Rubicon
"you had that, you had that Rubicon lettering on the side"
Ford Bronco
"with this film was, I have a new Bronco in addition to the,"
Dacia Duster
"...e we seen the guys, you know, with the California Duster at the car show just absolutely going to town, ri..."
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