Recent content by chipcaldwell

Thanks for the advice. I sent an email yesterday to USAA staying just that. That it was the first USAA adjuster who recommended Windermere and that if they prefer another body shop to please advise me so long as our pre-agreed criteria of having repaired "at least 1 Lucid" is met. And that USAA...

Page 3 of my story. Need some advice. My USAA engaged an outside adjuster who provided a second estimate. It is still about $5K lower than the Windermere Collision Center Orlando quote. All of that difference is a result of Windermere's non-negotiable $125 hourly rate and the adjuster's $95 cap...

Would you recommend AG3? Any tips or areas the PPF isn't up to your expectations? Tx in advance for your input..... Chip

Tx, hmp. Where did you have it done & would you recommend? And, to clarify, after the XPEL Ultimate Fusion, you applied Opti-Seal, then Opti-Coat Pro3? Thanks is advance ..... Chip

Thanks. Did you use XPEL+ or Ultimate or Stealth? And gloss or matte? Mine is Zenith Red; I'm leaning toward gloss. And did you tint? If so, 35 on sides or roof? Thanks in advance for your input.... Chip

Oops. Accidentally posted in South Central. So, ... Has anyone used AG3 in Atlanta for full PPF & full tinting? Recommend? Any tips or advice (like how handle Lucid logo on front)? Thanks in advance. .... Chip

I am considering AG3 Atlanta for full PPF & full tinting. Has anyone used them & recommend? Any tips or advice (like how to handle Lucid front logo)? Thanks in advance . .... Chip

Did you have AP3 PPF & tint your Lucid?I am considering them. Tx... Chip

Thanks for the tip re Foretoo.

May I ask where you had your PPF done? I'm in St Augustine but willing to drive. Tx.... Chip

Is this statement by Empire in Orlando accurate? "The SunTek and STEK Paint Protection Films we deploy speak volumes over most standard vinyl and PPF. These quality 8mm thick protection films are added to front-end or whole vehicle bodies .... .... 12-year Warranty. Best of all, it also...

As with Brad, after 9000 miles, I found 4 chips. I've decided now is the time to PPF. I received this comment from Empire in Orlando; they use SunTek. Any comments? "The SunTek and STEK Paint Protection Films we deploy speak volumes over most standard vinyl and PPF supplied by dealers or other...

Thanks so much for the advice. In anticipation of potential problems I just emailed USAA advising them that the negotiation is between USAA and Windermere and that if they are not able to reach an agreement in which my out-of-pocket is $0 (minus deductible) to please advise me which body shop...

Page 3 of my repair story. So I just posted that Windermere Collision hourly rate is $125 while USAA estimate used $95, resulting in a $15K gap. I dropped the car off yesterday so USAA will now start working with Windermere. I am expecting either or both to call me, advising me that I must pay...

Page 2 of my story. So, #1 Dayas Collision in Orlando was purchased by another company & no longer works on Lucid. #2 My USAA rep suggested Windermere Collision in Winter Park. Dropped it off yesterday. Despite not being on the approved Lucid list & not mentioned in this Forum, Windermere...