Full-Body XPEL Ultimate Plus PPF on an X1 Open-Wheel Race Car — Mesa, AZ

An open-wheel race car has no shortage of exposed surfaces, and every outing puts its finish close to rubber, gravel, track debris, and transport wear. This X1 open-wheel race car came to AZ Auto Aesthetics for a Full-Body Coverage Option using XPEL Ultimate Plus Paint Protection Film. The goal was straightforward: protect every painted surface while keeping the car ready for the next event.

What Was Performed

• Full-body PPF coverage: instead of limiting film to one bumper or a small road-going impact zone, the package covers every painted exterior surface identified for the installation.
• XPEL Ultimate Plus: a premium clear film designed to create a sacrificial layer between the original finish and everyday abrasion, road debris, and track-related exposure.
• Detail-focused installation: race-car surfaces and transitions need careful preparation, alignment, and edge finishing so protection does not distract from the build.

Why Full-Body Coverage Makes Sense on an X1

On a conventional commuter, a full-front package may cover the highest-impact areas. An open-wheel car has a different risk profile. Its bodywork is exposed, its painted surfaces are part of the visual identity, and the car may be loaded, unloaded, transported, and cleaned more often than a typical street vehicle. Limiting protection to a single leading panel can leave the rest of the finish vulnerable.

Full-body film also makes future maintenance more controlled. When dust or rubber residue needs to be removed, the technician and owner have a consistent film surface to work with rather than a mix of protected and unprotected paint. The PPF can take the first contact from light abrasion, while the original paint remains underneath as the surface worth preserving.

Arizona Care for a Track-Ready Finish

Mesa and the surrounding Valley add heat, fine dust, intense sun, and occasional monsoon outflow to the normal demands of a race vehicle. Dust should be rinsed away before contact, especially after transport or a storm. Wash in the shade with a pH-neutral soap and soft microfiber tools, then dry promptly. Avoid automatic tunnel washes, stiff brushes, and unapproved solvents.

XPEL recommends waiting 48 hours after a standard PPF installation before washing, and 72 hours after a COLOR PPF installation. The exact instructions for this vehicle should come from the installer and the product manufacturer. After the cure window, keep pressure-washer spray away from edges and follow the film-care schedule that fits the car’s mileage and storage conditions.

Protection That Matches the Purpose of the Build

The source project caption says, “Built to Win. Protected to Race.” That is the right way to think about full-body PPF on a competition-focused vehicle. Film is not a substitute for careful handling, and it cannot prevent every impact, but it adds a replaceable layer when preserving the finish matters. If a section is deeply damaged, it can be evaluated for repair or replacement instead of treating the underlying paint as disposable.

AZ Auto Aesthetics works with enthusiast, collector, and performance vehicles across Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale, and Phoenix. Request a quote or call (480) 241-9324 to plan full-body XPEL protection around your vehicle’s use.