New Car Questions

[stinger541]

Hello, I just got a new white stinger and am looking at some accessory options, hoping people here can answer some for me....

1. Did you get the Simonize Ceramic protection? If so, how much should I try to get it for?
2. Has anyone gotten either the hood bra protector or the hood clearbra and if so, could post pics?
3. Same question for the rear bumper applique. Was hoping for something metal but it seems there are none. So some pics of the applique would be helpful.
4. Do you have the puddle lights? When do they turn on, or can you control them? Any pics of how they look?
5. Does anyone have the weathertech window visors for this? I have always used those as I like to crack the windows but I cannot find anything as yet.

Thinking about other things like re-badging and the floor mats.

Thank you.

 

[NYLAWBIZ]

I got the Simonize Ceramic protection for $245.00.

 

[stinger541]

Wow! How did you do that?? They want 895 for it, would not budge below 650!

 

[stinger541]

Anyone else out there?

 

[MerlintheMad]

I have full PPF from the door hinges and windshield forward. I got it put on about three months after I got my car; a bit late, imho, but any minor nicks in the paint had been touched up first and it looks great. The quoted price was c. $1,300, but they gave me a deal for $950. If I post pics, you won't see anything but a very clean looking Silky Silver Stinger; nothing of the PPF shows. I suppose I could get really close to an edge, but not in the dark.

2. Has anyone gotten either the hood bra protector or the hood clearbra and if so, could post pics?

 

[NoVAGT2]

Congratulations! Great car and great color!

I had a the front of the car (full hood) done in Xpel with a Crystal Serum Light ceramic coating (over top and on the rest of the car). Not cheap, but I'm happy with the results as I plan on keeping the car for a long time. Let's see if I can get a link to a post showing the car:

https://stingerforum.org/attachments/swp_gt2-jpg.9958/

Hope that helps!

 

[stinger541]

I have full PPF from the door hinges and windshield forward. I got it put on about three months after I got my car; a bit late, imho, but any minor nicks in the paint had been touched up first and it looks great. The quoted price was c. $1,300, but they gave me a deal for $950. If I post pics, you won't see anything but a very clean looking Silky Silver Stinger; nothing of the PPF shows. I suppose I could get really close to an edge, but not in the dark.

Thank you....I just have heard that little lines of dirt can build up right at the edges, or that it can yellow. I might do the clear bra too.

 

[stinger541]

Congratulations! Great car and great color!

I had a the front of the car (full hood) done in Xpel with a Crystal Serum Light ceramic coating (over top and on the rest of the car). Not cheap, but I'm happy with the results as I plan on keeping the car for a long time. Let's see if I can get a link to a post showing the car:

https://stingerforum.org/attachments/swp_gt2-jpg.9958/

Hope that helps!

Thanks, that looks great. Have you had any issues with not seeing the 'pearl' finish as well?

 

[stinger541]

If any one has done the rear bumper applique, please join the conversation! =)

 

[OliverNuther]

Don’t know about weathertech visors but myself and a few other people have fitted these. I’m happy with mine.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Smoke-Tinted-Window-Door-Visors-Rain-Guards-4pcs-for-2018-KIA-Stinger-GT/283031407689?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

[NYLAWBIZ]

Wow! How did you do that?? They want 895 for it, would not budge below 650!

It was actually $295 at my local car wash. But since I pay for unlimited car washes on a monthly basis, they give 15% off detailing services, so it ended up at about $250.00. This is the car wash: https://www.hoffmancarwash.com/express-detail-packages-services/

 

[stinger541]

It was actually $295 at my local car wash. But since I pay for unlimited car washes on a monthly basis, they give 15% off detailing services, so it ended up at about $250.00. This is the car wash: https://www.hoffmancarwash.com/express-detail-packages-services/


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Wow, thanks, I will take a look at that, did not know the detailers did that. Do you still get the lifetime warranty?

 

[stinger541]

Don’t know about weathertech visors but myself and a few other people have fitted these. I’m happy with mine.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Smoke-Tinted-Window-Door-Visors-Rain-Guards-4pcs-for-2018-KIA-Stinger-GT/283031407689?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Thanks, do you have pics of your car with them on? These say GT, mine is a Premium but my guess is that they will fit both.

Still looking for pics of rear bumper guards online, cannot find any though.

 

[stinger541]

Surely someone out there has the bumper guards?

 

[NoVAGT2]

Thanks, that looks great. Have you had any issues with not seeing the 'pearl' finish as well?

No issues at all. My camera doesn't do it justice. The ceramic coating adds a nice gloss and the ppf is inivisble unless you know where to look.

 

[OliverNuther]

Thanks, do you have pics of your car with them on? These say GT, mine is a Premium but my guess is that they will fit both.

Still looking for pics of rear bumper guards online, cannot find any though.

Here you go. Before and after pics here. What did you do to your Kia Stinger today?

Let me know if you want any closer pics. AFAIK they should fit yours. I’m pretty sure body shape is the same over all trim levels.

 

[stinger541]

Thank you! Now if i can just get someone who has the rear bumper stuff done......

 

[smmrfld]

If any one has done the rear bumper applique, please join the conversation! =)

Mine was applied by Kia at port of entry and appeared on Monroney. Not much to see...simple appliqué with subtle Stinger logo. The weather shields look like something you’d see on an 80s pickup truck IMO.

 

[OliverNuther]

The 80’s was my favourite decade.

 

[stinger541]

Mine was applied by Kia at port of entry and appeared on Monroney. Not much to see...simple appliqué with subtle Stinger logo. The weather shields look like something you’d see on an 80s pickup truck IMO.

Thank you, would you mind humoring me/us with a pic? Does it cover any of the bumper or just the small lip in front of the liftgate?

As for the ventvisors, I have contacted weathertech to see about them offering their in-channels. They look really nice and if you have tint, they match to the tint so it looks even better. Will post up if I hear back from them. The Stinger is still new, they are still creating products for it.