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-["Customization | Restoration | Performance\nBe Different.  Outperform.  Look Amazing.\n\"The guys at Apex want the best for their customers no matter how big or small \nthe project is. And that\u2019s why I'll keep going back\"\nBring Your Ride To Life!\nYour car means the world to you. We get it, we feel the same way about our own. \nThat\u2019s why we work with you to figure out exactly what you're looking for, and \nthen make your vision a reality.\nWhen you work with us, you get a car that will impress even the most seasoned \nauto enthusiasts and put your unique personality on prominent display.\n\u2022 QUALITY - We go above and beyond to make sure you're just as satisfied with our\nwork today as you are 5 years from now.\n\u2022 EXPERTISE - We know everything there is to know about cars, and we\u2019ll help you \nmake the right decision on your own.\n\u2022 SELECTION - We have the largest selection of premium automotive products and \nservices in the industry\n\u2022 HONESTY - We\u2019re not here to make a quick buck. We\u2019ll help you make the right \ndecision for your car and your budget, even if that means making less money.\n\u2022 SERVICE - We can handle all of your customization needs and will give you \nupdates as we upgrade your ride.\n\u2022 UNDERSTANDING - We work with everyone from beginners to experts and treat \neveryone with the same level of respect.\n\u201cIt's so rare to find a business that goes above and beyond what you expect. \nTyler and the folks here kept me involved in the process to make sure I was \nsatisfied every step of the way.\u201d\nEXPLORE SERVICES\n#tempe\nOUR SERVICES\nAll Your Custom Auto Needs Under One Roof\nWhether you have one specific job in mind, or multiple modifications, we can do \nit all. No need to spend days bouncing around from shop to shop, trying to find \nthe right people for each specific job.\nBody & Paint\nCar Audio / Video\nClear Bra\n", "Engine Performance\nAutomotive Lighting\nUphosltery\nCeramic Pro\nPerformance Suspension\nVehicle Graphics\nVinyl Wrap\nWheels & Tires\nWindow Tinting\nQUOTE REQUEST\n#phoenix\nQUOTE REQUEST\nIf you\u2019re looking for a shop that can do everything you need, for a price you can\nafford, in a timeframe you feel good about, get in touch.\n We\u2019ll answer any questions you have, and help you figure out exactly what you \nneed to take your car to the next level.\nWe service cars, trucks, SUVs, and motorcycles in the Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale,\nMesa, Gilbert, Peoria, or Glendale Arizona areas. To learn more about our \napproach to automotive customization, check out our about us page.\nRequest Quote\nOUR REVIEWS\nALEX S.\n\"From the moment I walked in I felt like I was dealing with people I have known \nfor a very long time. They are very informative and help you figure out the right\nlook for you and your car. I would recommend apex over any other custom shop in \nthe valley because the work is amazing and they take the extra step to make sure \nit's done right\"\nTERRY K.\n", "\"Cannot praise this place enough!! If there were 10 stars, I'd give them a \n10-star rating. I called them about some custom lighting I needed for my handicap\nvan and they scheduled an appointment for me to come in and see Jay for \nadvisement. The service was impeccable, the pricing was reasonable, and they were\nhonest.\"\nLAUREN L.\n\"I'm always skeptical when it comes to the people working on my car. However, \nTyler was beyond helpful from the very beginning. I felt like he was educating me\nrather than trying to pitch his business. He was honest, transparent, and helpful\nand I felt completely comfortable leaving my car in his hands.\"\nRead More Reviews\nQUOTE REQUEST\nReady to get your ride customized? Fill out our form submission below with as \nmuch detail as you can provide about your project and we will put together a \ncustomized quote for you.\nWe provide best services for any vehicle type including cars, trucks, vans, \nmotorcycles, SUVs and more!\nQUOTE\nApex Customs\nWORK REQUEST\nContact Info\nFirst Name\nLast Name\nVehicle Details\nSearch Vehicle (year, make, model)\nCan't find your car? \nContact Details\nEmail\nPhone Number\nReferral Source (Optional)\nSelect...\nDescription\nTell us what work you might need done on your vehicle.\nAdd Attachment\nGeneral Automotive Services\nby Apex Customs\nGeneral Automotive Services\n", "There are many places you can take your car for maintenance and service including\ndealerships, specialty repair chains, and independent shops. There are pro\u2019s and \ncon\u2019s to all of these options. Without throwing shade at any other shops, let\u2019s \nlook at the main benefits of using Apex Customs for your general automotive \nservices.\nMore Experienced and More Capable Technicians - The same technicians that do full\nrestorations and customizations will be handing your service project. They are \nmore skilled in the widest variety of automotive makes, models and systems. For \nexample, the guys that will do your tune-up, are the same guys that just finished\nan engine swap on a classic streetrod. The guys that will do your brake job, are \nthe same guys that just rebuilt a transmission on an exotic sports car.\nLet\u2019s take a closer look at the general automotive services provided by Apex \nCustoms and explain why we're the ultimate solution for your vehicle.\nRoutine Maintenance: Routine maintenance is essential for the longevity of your \nvehicle. Apex Customs offers various maintenance services, including oil changes,\ntire rotations, and brake inspections. Our experienced technicians use only \nhigh-quality products to ensure your vehicle receives the best possible care. We \nrecommend regular maintenance at 3,000, 5,000, and 7,500-mile intervals, \ndepending on your vehicle's make and model.\nRepairs: At some point, every vehicle requires repairs. Whether you need a minor \nfix or a major overhaul, we've got you covered. Our technicians have the \nknowledge and expertise to diagnose and repair any issue quickly and effectively.\nFrom engine repairs to transmission rebuilds, our team has seen it all.\nCustom Upgrades: Looking to take your vehicle to the next level? Apex Customs \noffers a range of custom upgrades, including suspension, exhaust systems, and \nlighting. Our team of experts will work with you to create a personalized plan \nthat meets your unique needs and preferences. Our custom upgrades not only \nenhance the look of your vehicle but also improve its performance.\nPaint Shop, Coatings & Detailing: A well-maintained vehicle is a thing of beauty.\nApex Customs offers custom detailing services to help your vehicle look its best.\nOur detailing services include paint correction, ceramic coatings, PPF \n(clear-bra) and vinyl wraps. With our attention to detail and high-quality \nproducts, your vehicle will look new again. We recommend detailing your vehicle \nat least twice yearly to maintain its appearance and protect its paint.\n \nApex Customs offers all the routine maintenance services your car needs to stay \nin tip-top condition for as long as you own it. Here are just some of the \nservices we provide:\nBrake Jobs: Brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety system \ncomponents. Regular brake maintenance is crucial to ensure that they function \nproperly when you need them most. At Apex Customs, our technicians will inspect \nyour brake system for signs of wear and tear and replace any damaged parts. \nWhether you need new brake pads, rotors, or calipers, we've got you covered.\nTune-Ups: A tune-up is a general maintenance service that involves inspecting and\nreplacing worn parts to improve your vehicle's performance and fuel efficiency. \n", "During a tune-up, our technicians will replace your spark plugs, air filter, fuel\nfilter, and other components as needed. A regular tune-up can extend the life of \nyour vehicle and prevent more costly repairs down the road.\nOil Changes: Oil changes are one of the most common routine maintenance tasks \nevery vehicle owner should perform regularly. Fresh oil helps to lubricate your \nengine and prevent wear and tear on your components. Apex Customs uses \nhigh-quality synthetic oils that offer superior protection and performance. We \nalso inspect your vehicle for other issues during your oil change appointment, \nsuch as leaks or worn belts.\nFluid Flushes: Your vehicle has several different fluids that help to keep it \nrunning smoothly. Over time, these fluids can become contaminated or break down, \nleading to reduced performance and potential damage to your components. Our \ntechnicians can perform fluid flushes on your transmission, power steering, and \ncoolant systems to ensure your vehicle operates at its best.\nBattery Maintenance: Your vehicle's battery starts your engine and powers your \nelectronics. At Apex Customs, we offer battery maintenance services to help \nextend the life of your battery and prevent unexpected failures. We can test your\nbattery's voltage, replace it if necessary, and inspect your charging system and \ncables to ensure they function properly.\nBy performing these routine maintenance tasks, you can ensure that your vehicle \nis operating at its best and reduce the risk of unexpected breakdowns or costly \nrepairs down the road. Trust the experts at Apex Customs for all your car \nmaintenance needs.\nWhy Choose Apex Customs:\nQuality: At Apex Customs, we pride ourselves on providing top-quality services. \nWe use only the best products and materials to ensure your vehicle remains in top\ncondition. Our technicians are highly skilled and experienced, so you can trust \nthat your vehicle is in good hands. We stand behind our work and offer a warranty\non our services.\nCustomer Service: At Apex Customs, we understand that our success depends on the \nsatisfaction of our customers. That's why we go above and beyond to ensure you're\nhappy with our services. You'll be treated with respect and professionalism from \nthe moment you walk through our doors. Our team is always available to answer \nyour questions and keep you informed.\nCompetitive Pricing: At Apex Customs, we believe that top-quality services \nshouldn't come with a high price tag. That's why we offer competitive pricing on \nall our services. We'll work with you to create a plan that meets your needs and \nbudget. We also offer financing options to make our services more affordable.\nTrust: At the end of the day, you want to trust that your vehicle is in good \nhands. With Apex Customs, you can rest assured that your vehicle receives the \nbest possible care. We're committed to honesty and transparency, so you'll never \nworry about hidden fees or unnecessary services. Our team will always provide a \ndetailed estimate before starting any work on your vehicle.\nAt Apex Customs, we're passionate about cars and committed to providing the best \npossible services to our customers. From routine maintenance to custom upgrades, \nwe've got you covered. With our experienced technicians, top-quality products, \nand commitment to customer satisfaction, you can trust us to keep your vehicle \nrunning smoothly and looking great. Contact us today to learn more about our \nservices and experience the Apex Customs difference.\n", "CLASSIC CAR SERVICES\nTEMPE, AZ | PHOENIX, AZ\nClassic Car Service\nby Apex Customs\nEBP07858_inset\nDSC_7528_inset\nOwning a classic car can be a dream come true for many people. The timeless \nbeauty and rich history of these vehicles are hard to resist. However, classic \ncars require a certain level of care and maintenance to keep them running \nsmoothly. So let\u2019s discuss how Apex Customs can help keep your classic car in top\nshape. \nBrake Jobs\nBrakes are one of the essential components of a vehicle, and classic cars are no \nexception. Over time, the brake pads, rotors, and calipers can wear out and must \nbe replaced. Classic car owners should have their brakes inspected regularly to \nensure they are in good working condition. Signs that your brakes may need to be \nreplaced include a soft or spongy brake pedal, grinding or squeaking noises, or \nthe car pulling to one side when you apply the brakes. Many of the older vehicles\nmay have been deemed safe when they were new but there are many brake upgrades \navailable for classics that can keep you and your vehicle safe on the road.\nOil Changes\nRegular oil changes are important for any car but vital for classic cars. The oil\nin classic cars breaks down faster than in modern cars, so changing it more \nfrequently is important. Classic car owners should change their oil every 3,000 \nto 5,000 miles, depending on the age and condition of the car. When choosing an \noil for your classic car, it's important to choose one specifically designed for \nolder engines. Modern oils contain detergents that can harm the seals and gaskets\nin older engines. At Apex Customs, we use oils labeled as \"high-zinc\" or \n\"zinc-rich,\" as these oils contain the additives that older engines need.\nTune-Ups\nRegular tune-ups are also essential for classic cars. A tune-up involves \ninspecting and replacing the spark plugs, distributor cap, and rotor and \nadjusting the timing and idle speed. Tune-ups can improve the performance and \nfuel efficiency of your classic car. Classic car owners should have their \nvehicles tuned up every 10,000 to 12,000 miles, depending on the age and \ncondition of the car. At Apex Customs, we have the equipment and knowledge to \nwork on carbureted engines with older ignition systems.\nTransmission Service\nThe transmission is another central component of a classic car. Over time, the \ntransmission fluid can become dirty or contaminated, which can cause the \ntransmission to shift poorly or fail altogether. Classic car owners should have \ntheir transmissions serviced regularly to ensure they are in good working \n", "condition.\nCooling System Service\nThe cooling system is another critical classic car component\u2026 especially here in \nArizona. Over time, the coolant can become contaminated or lose its \neffectiveness, which can cause the engine to overheat. Classic car owners should \nhave their cooling systems regularly serviced to ensure they are in good working \ncondition. Cooling system service typically involves flushing the old coolant and\nreplacing it with new coolant. The frequency of the cooling system service will \ndepend on the age and condition of the car.\nElectrical system\nA classic car's electrical system is much simpler than a newer car. This should \nmake it easier to keep in good working order, but the truth is that many modern \nmechanics just don't have our experience in dealing with analog wiring and \nelectronics. Here are some common services to consider:\nBattery replacement: Batteries can wear out over time and may need to be replaced\nperiodically. Make sure to choose the right battery for your car's specific \nneeds.\nAlternator replacement: The alternator charges the battery and powers the car's \nelectrical system. If it fails, the car will not have sufficient electrical \npower. In addition, many classic cars have upgraded stereo systems, air \nconditioners, digital dashes, etc. that require a more powerful alternator to \nkeep your car reliable. \n \nBody and Paint Repairs\nMaintaining the paint and body of your classic car is essential to keep it \nlooking its best. Whether you have a show car or just want to keep your vehicle \nlooking good, a high quality paint job and regular maintenance is critical. At \nApex Customs, we have our own paint shop and can handle any amount of body work \nas well as custom paint matching. Here are some tips on paint and bodywork for \nclassic cars:\nRegular washing and waxing: Washing your car regularly helps to remove dirt and \ngrime that can damage the paint over time. Use a high-quality car wash soap and a\nsoft sponge or mitt to avoid scratching the paint. After washing, apply a good \nquality wax to protect the paint from the elements.\nCeramic Coating: If you want to keep your paint in pristine condition then \nceramic coating is the way to go.\nTouch up small scratches and dents: Over time, even the best-maintained cars can \ndevelop small scratches and dents. These can be easily fixed with touch-up paint \nor a small body filler. It is important to address these small issues early to \nprevent rust from forming and spreading.\nAddress rust issues: Rust is the enemy of classic cars. Once it starts, it can \nquickly spread and cause significant damage. If you notice any rust spots, \naddress them immediately. Sand away the rust, apply a rust inhibitor and repaint \nthe area to prevent the rust from coming back.\nRepaint the car when necessary: If the paint on your classic car is faded or \ndamaged, consider repainting it. A high-quality paint job can make a big \n", "difference in the appearance and value of your vehicle. \nConsider a full restoration: If your classic car has significant body damage or \nrust issues, a full restoration may be necessary. This involves completely \ndisassembling the car, repairing or replacing all damaged or rusted parts, and \nrepainting it. While expensive, a full restoration can make your classic car look\nand drive like new again.\nSuspension and Steering\nA classic car's suspension and steering components can wear out over time, \nleading to a rough ride and reduced handling. Here are some common services to \nconsider:\nShock and strut replacement: These components help absorb bumps and keep the \ncar's wheels in contact with the road. Worn-out shocks and struts can lead to a \nbumpy ride and reduced handling.\nTie rod and ball joint replacement: These components connect the car's steering \nlinkage to the wheels and can wear out over time, leading to loose or unstable \nsteering.\nWheel alignment: A car's wheels can become misaligned over time, leading to \nuneven tire wear and reduced handling. Getting the wheels aligned periodically \ncan help prevent these problems.\nSteering upgrades: There is a lot of aftermarket support for many of the classic \ncars that will vastly improve the steering and handling of your car.  Upgrading \nthe steering system in your classic will make your vehicle more responsive, \nsafer, and more enjoyable to drive.\nExhaust\nA car's exhaust system plays a crucial role in its overall performance. It not \nonly helps to reduce noise levels, but it also regulates harmful emissions. For \nclassic cars, exhaust repairs can be essential to maintaining their original \nperformance levels. Here are some of the most common exhaust repairs that classic\ncar owners may need to consider:\nReplacement of Exhaust Pipes: Exhaust pipes can suffer from rust or corrosion, \nespecially if the car has been in storage for an extended period. When the \nexhaust pipes become too damaged, they may need to be replaced. The replacement \ncost may vary depending on the type of pipes needed.\nReplacement of Mufflers: Mufflers play an essential role in reducing the car's \nnoise levels. Over time, mufflers may become clogged or damaged, causing an \nincrease in noise levels. Classic car owners should have their mufflers checked \nand replaced if necessary.\nExhaust Manifold Repairs: The exhaust manifold collects gases from the engine and\ndirects them to the exhaust pipes. Over time, the manifold can develop cracks or \nleaks that may cause engine performance issues. Repairs for an exhaust manifold \nmay include patching up cracks or replacing the entire part.\nCustom Exhaust Systems: Some classic car owners may want to upgrade their exhaust\nsystems to improve their car's performance or achieve a particular sound. Apex \nCustoms can help you select and install custom exhaust systems. These custom \nsystems can range from simple muffler replacements to complete exhaust system \nupgrades.\nWritten Estimates: Upon request, Apex Customs will provide a written estimate \nthat includes all of the services that we recommend and the cost of each service.\nOwning a classic car can be a rewarding experience, but it also requires regular \nmaintenance and care to keep it running smoothly. General automotive services \n", "such as oil changes, tune-ups, cooling system maintenance, brake services, and \nsuspension and steering services are essential for keeping your classic car in \ntop condition.\nBy choosing Apex Customs, and staying on top of regular maintenance, you can \nenjoy your classic car for years. Whether you're a car enthusiast or just enjoy \nthe classic car experience, taking care of your vehicle is an important part of \nowning a classic car.\nCLASSIC CAR RESTORATION\nTEMPE, AZ | PHOENIX, AZ\nClassic Car Restoration\nby Apex Customs\nIMG_6053inset\nIMG_6123_inset\nIMG_6075_inset\nRestoring a classic car can be a highly rewarding - yet challenging project. It \ntakes patience, dedication, and hard work. Whether it's a vintage muscle car, a \nclassic European sports car, or an antique truck, restoring an old vehicle to its\nformer glory is a labor of love, and it's not for the faint of heart. At Apex \nCustoms, we go \u201call-in\u201d as your partner for your restoration project.  Having a \nshop like Apex Customs involved in your project can be the difference between \nsuccess and failure. We can take on the most difficult aspects of your project, \nor we can do all the heavy-lifting for you, and deliver a fully restored beauty, \nready for your favorite car shows.\n \nStep by Step\nThere are many steps involved in choosing and restoring a  classic car. It truly \nis a labor of love. Here are some of the important steps in the process:\n \nFinding the Perfect Candidate: Finding the perfect candidate is the first step in\nrestoring a classic car. This can involve scouring classified ads, online \nlistings, and even junkyards searching for a vehicle with a solid frame, minimal \nrust, and all necessary parts. Finding the perfect candidate can take months or \neven years, but once you do, the real work begins.\nStripping the Car Down: Once you've found the perfect candidate, the next step is\nto strip the car down to its bare frame, removing all the interior, exterior, and\nmechanical components. This is a critical step in the restoration process, as it \nallows you to inspect every inch of the vehicle and assess the damage and wear \nand tear that needs to be addressed.\n", "Structural Damage Repair: Addressing structural damage to the frame is another \ncritical step in restoration. This can involve welding, sanding, and other \nmetalworking techniques to repair and reinforce the frame. Structural damage can \nbe caused by rust, bent metal, or other factors, and it's essential to address \nthese issues before moving on to other aspects of the restoration.\nBodywork: Repairing or replacing any damaged or missing body panels, bumpers, and\ntrim pieces is another critical step in restoration. This can involve sourcing \nnew parts, repairing damaged parts, and ensuring everything fits together \nseamlessly.\nMechanical Overhaul: Overhauling the engine, transmission, and other mechanical \ncomponents is one of the most complex and time-consuming aspects of restoring a \nclassic car. This can involve rebuilding the engine, replacing worn bearings, \ngaskets, and seals, tuning the carburetor, distributor, and other components, and\noverhauling or replacing suspension and brake systems, electrical systems, and \nother mechanical parts.\nInterior Restoration: Restoring the interior of a classic car can be a laborious \nand time-consuming process that involves replacing or repairing the seats, \nheadliner, carpet, door panels, and other components. Upholstery work is often \ndone by hand, using traditional techniques and materials, including horsehair \npadding, leather or vinyl upholstery, and hand-stitching techniques.\nPainting the Car: Painting the vehicle is one of the final steps in the \nrestoration process, but it's also one of the most important. Priming, sanding, \nand painting the car to create a smooth, glossy finish is critical to the entire \nrestoration process, as it gives the vehicle its polished look.\n \nPreserving Automotive History\nClassic car restoration is not just about fixing up an old car but about \npreserving a piece of cultural heritage. Restoring a classic car ensures that \nthese vehicles will continue to be enjoyed for generations to come and that you \nare preserving the rich history of the automotive industry for future \ngenerations.\n \nChallenges of Classic Car Restoration\nRestoring a classic car is not without its challenges. Parts can be difficult to \nfind, expensive, or obsolete, requiring us to fabricate custom parts from \nscratch. Rust and corrosion can also be major challenges, requiring specialized \nequipment and techniques to remove and repair. Additionally, some classic cars \nmay have been manufactured in limited quantities, making it difficult to find \nreplacement parts or accurate information about the vehicle's original \nspecifications and design.\n", " \nCosts of Classic Car Restoration\nRestoring a classic car can be costly when considering the vehicle's initial \npurchase and the restoration costs. However, vintage vehicles that have been \nfully restored can command high prices at auctions and collector car shows, with \nsome cars selling for millions of dollars. As a result, classic car restoration \ncan also be a lucrative venture for those who can restore cars to high quality \nand accuracy. And that\u2019s why it is so important to have a shop like Apex \nCustomers there to help you with a plan, a budget, and the skills and \ncapabilities needed for a successful restoration.\nCLASSIC CAR COLLISION REPAIR\nTEMPE, AZ | PHOENIX, AZ\nClassic Car Collision Repair\nby Apex Customs\nClassic cars are more than just vehicles; they are a symbol of timeless beauty \nand history. However, accidents happen, and collisions can cause significant \ndamage to your classic car. At Apex Customs, we share your love for classic cars,\nand we are your partner in repairing your vehicle and restoring its timeless \nbeauty.\nUnderstanding Classic Car Collision Repair\nClassic car collision repair combines traditional and modern repair techniques to\nrestore the vehicle to its original condition. Our classic car collision repair \nspecialists are highly trained and experienced in working with classic cars. The \nApex Customs team consists of talented individuals who have the unique skills and\ntechniques to repair and restore vehicles that many consider works of art.\nCommon Types of Classic Car Collision Damage\nClassic cars are often made with different materials and construction methods \nthan modern cars. As a result, they can be more prone to damage in certain areas.\nSome of the most common types of classic car collision damage include:\nFrame and structural damage: Classic cars often have unibody construction, which \nmeans that the body and frame are combined into one structure. Damage to the \nframe or structural components can be challenging to repair and may require \nspecialized equipment.\nPaint damage: Classic cars often have unique paint finishes that can be difficult\nto match. Repainting a classic car requires careful color matching and blending \nto ensure a seamless finish.\nBody panel damage: Classic car body panels can be difficult to replace, as they \nmay not be readily available. The damaged panel will often need to be repaired \nrather than replaced.\nInterior damage: Classic car interiors can be just as important as the exterior. \nDamage to the upholstery, dashboard or other interior components requires \n", "specialized repair techniques to restore.\nScreenshot 2023-01-16 125511 feature\nThe Benefits of Classic Car Collision Repair\nThere are many benefits to choosing classic car collision repair over replacing \nyour classic car after a collision. Here are just a few:\nPreservation of Value: Classic cars are often valuable investments. Repairing \nrather than replacing a classic car can help preserve its value.\nPreservation of History: Classic cars are not just vehicles; they are pieces of \nhistory. Repairing a classic car helps preserve its unique history and character.\nCustomization: When you repair a classic car, you can customize it to your \nspecifications. This can include custom paint finishes, interior upgrades, and \nmechanical modifications.\nPersonal Satisfaction: A sense of personal satisfaction comes with restoring a \ndamaged classic car to its original condition. This is especially true for owners\nwith strong emotional attachments to their vehicles.\nEBP07798 copy\nSelecting the right classic car collision repair specialist is critical to \nrestoring your vehicle to its original condition. Here are some key reason\u2019s Apex\nCustoms should be your preferred shop for this type of project.\nExperience: Classic car collision repair requires specialized skills and \ntechniques. The Apex Customs team has extensive experience working with classic \ncars.\nReputation: Check our online reviews and you will see countless numbers of \nsatisfied customers.\nFacility: Our shop at Apex Customs includes over a dozen repair bays, vehicle \nlifts, a frame straightener, and a paint booth. We are fully equipped to handle \ncomplex repairs.\nCertifications: Our team has certifications from ASE & I-CAR. These \ncertifications indicate that the technician has received specialized training in \ncollision repair.\nWarranty: We offer a two-year warranty on all collision repairs\nBy choosing Apex Customs for classic car collision repair, you can preserve your \nclassic vehicle\u2019s value, history, and character while also customizing it to your\nexact specifications. Together, we can help you preserve your vehicle's timeless \nbeauty for years to come.\nCOLLISION REPAIR\nPHOENIX, AZ\nddbd1b_8669d8a3d6354dc1ae04327922e2e332mv2\nApex Accepts All Major Insurance for Collision Repairs\nThe Benefits to Using Apex Instead of a DRP Shop\nAfter an accident, drivers can be understandably confused trying to navigate the \nsteps to getting their vehicle repaired. The insurance companies will always try \nto guide drivers to their preferred shop. Typically, this is a shop that has \nsigned an agreement with the insurance company called a Direct Repair Program or \n", "DRP. DRPs allow the insurance company to minimize their expense by incentivizing \na repair facility to complete the repairs quickly and for the least amount \npossible.\nInsurance companies steer drivers towards DRP shops by referring to them as \nselective, network, preferred or recommend. They may also say that they will not \nwarranty work done at any other shops, but it is not the insurance company that \noffers a warranty, it is the repair facility.\nIn Arizona, insurance companies cannot require you to provide multiple estimates \nor tell you where to get your repairs completed\u2026 it is entirely up to you.\nSo why pick Apex Customs to repair your vehicle after an accident? Apex Customs \nis not a high-volume repair shop and does not have a DRP agreement with any \ninsurance companies. We take pride in every aspect of our work knowing that the \nvehicles that we restore or customize will be scrutinized by car enthusiasts. You\ncan take comfort in knowing that your vehicle is being repaired by the same \ntechnicians that work on exotic cars and priceless classics.\nMISCONCEPTION #1   You should use the repair shop your insurance company \n \nrecommends.\nREALITY\nYou can take your car to any shop you want, so why not take your car to an auto \nbody that\u2019s proven to deliver High-Quality work? For years, Apex Customs has \nfocused on top-of-the-line car customization and restoration. As a result, we \nhave a highly skilled teams and the right tools to provide truly expert-level \nservice for any car.\nMISCONCEPTION #2   Insurance companies want to make sure every part is repaired \n \nproperly.\nREALITY\nMost insurance companies will try to get by with repairing as little as possible.\nA good auto body repair shop is an advocate for their customers, making sure that\nevery part that was broken is repaired back to new. Our commitment to quality and\nhonesty means we're going to go above and beyond for you to make sure your car \nrepairs are done right.\nMISCONCEPTION #3   It will cost you more to get your collision work done at a \n \nhigh-end custom shop.\nREALITY\nAll shops get paid the same for the work, and it costs you the same as well. At \napex, we pay the same painters the same rate on a custom paint job as we do on a \nrear bumper replacement. We know our work is done right and will last.\n \nMISCONCEPTION #4   You can't use custom parts in your repair.\nREALITY\nThere are times when we can pick and choose various parts to install at the same \npricing as what it would take to install the original equipment manufacturer \n(OEM) part, so we have the chance to explore alternatives to not only bring your \ncar back from an accident, but to give it a new custom look. We are not only \n", "trained on how to put together the vehicle the way it was from the factory, but \nwe also have the skills to install custom parts along the way, if you choose, to \nmake the repair process a little more fun!\nMISCONCEPTION #5   Custom shops like Apex Customs would rather not work on \n \n\"normal\u201d cars.\nREALITY\nMost people see a custom shop and assume  that they only work on classics, \nexotics, or  high-end cars. At apex, we proudly work on  all cars and treat \neveryone, from beginners  to experts, with respect.  Before  getting collision \nrepair work done at a  high-end custom shop is a wise decision. Let  us be your \nfirst choice for automotive  collision repair services in the phoenix  area so we\ncan show you what we can do!\nBODY KITS & CARBON FIBER\nTEMPE, AZ | PHOENIX, AZ\nAuto Body & Trim\nCarbon Fiber Parts Installation\nAt Apex Customs, we offer a wide range auto body, trim, and Carbon Fiber \ninstallation services. From hoods and lids to spoilers, aftermarket seats, and \nbody kits, our custom automotive team will help you transform your stock car, \ntruck, or SUV to the ride of your dreams. The emphasis for every project we \nundertake is to provide you with the unique custom automotive look you\u2019ve been \ndreaming of. We are automotive enthusiasts who understand how important your car,\ntruck, SUV, or motorcycle is to you. Our goal is to help you create a ride that \nwill be the envy of the automotive clubs and make your proud every time you hit \nthe streets.\nUnlike the competition, we\u2019re not just another body shop. We are a custom \nautomotive shop that works exclusively to customize your car, truck, or SUV. \nTraditional paint and body shops make their money by doing insurance work to \nrestore damaged cars to their factory specifications. They are assembly line \nworkers who focus on pushing cars and trucks in and out of their shop to make a \nbuck. Apex Customs is different, our exclusive focus is aftermarket parts \ninstallation and customization. We don\u2019t repair dents and dings with bondo and \nspray, we install carbon fiber hoods and doors and wrap them in industry leading \nvinyl wrap products to give your ride the custom look that will set you apart \nfrom the crowd. \nBody & Parts Services\nBody Kit Installation\nInterior Parts Installation\nHoods, Trunks, & Lids\nSpoilers & Diffusers\nCarbon Fiber Parts\nTrim & Panels\n", "Apex Customs, offering full-service automotive body installation services for \nPhoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, Mesa, Glendale and surrounding areas. Contact us \ntoday and tell us about your body kit, carbon fiber, or parts installation \nproject and we\u2019ll provide you a customized quote backed by the best customer \nservice, quality of workmanship, and pricing in the auto body industry. To learn \nmore about our approach to automotive customization, check out our about us page.\nRequest Quote\n#autobody\nAuto Body Services\nNo custom automotive project is complete without an aftermarket auto body \nenhancement. Whether you\u2019re looking for some additional downforce from a trunk or\nchin spoiler or prefer a complete transformation with a full body kit, Apex \nCustoms has the skills, tools, and expertise to professionally install and \ncustomize your ride. Here is a list of our most common auto body services:\nddbd1b_5589ffdcb1804127be2d0438cafa3be2mv2-300x182\nBody Kits\nHave you been eyeing a body kit for your car online for a while but just not sure\nhow you\u2019re going to get it installed? You\u2019ve come to the right place! At our \nPhoenix body kit installation shop we will help you choose, source, and install \nthe body kit of your dreams.\nAdding a body kit to your car, truck, or SUV is one of the best ways to add an \nunmatched unique look to your ride. Body kits also referred to as ground effects,\nnot only look cool, most kits are specially engineered to improve the \naerodynamics of your vehicle. They employ careful sculpting of your cars body \npanels while adding skirts, air dams, ridges, diffusers, and spoilers to control \nthe airflow around your car, reduce the coefficient drag, and improve downforce.\nAt Apex Customs Phoenix, our expert sales team will help you select and source a \nbody kit and supporting parts that will fit your vehicle and budget. Our trained \nand experienced installers will ensure your body kit is installed securely while \nmatching the contours of your vehicle\u2019s body and minimizing gaps between body \npanels.\nddbd1b_7f4aca64449e43489642bc3f0428f91emv2-300x182\nHoods, Trunks , Spoilers, Diffusers, Trim & Lids\nHave an aftermarket body part you need installed on your car, truck, or SUV? At \nour Phoenix auto parts installation shop, we can install any aftermarket body \ncomponent you\u2019re looking for. From hoods with scoops to spoilers and diffusers, \nwe have you covered. Aftermarket body kits and parts are a great way to improve \nthe look of your ride and many components even add performance enhancements such \nas downforce, aerodynamics, and weight reduction.\nApex Customs Phoenix has the skills, experience, and expertise to ensure your \naftermarket automotive parts are installed professionally so your warranties are \nenforced and your investment will last. Whether you have a part you bought off a \ncar forum or need us to help you source the best part for your application, our \nsales staff and technicians will help you from A-Z \n", "ddbd1b_e04f3292989a4719b9a933ce1a91a3ffmv2-300x182\nCarbon Fiber Parts\nLooking to add some carbon fiber to your ride? At our Phoenix Carbon Fiber \ninstallation shop, we can install anything from a Carbon Fiber hood or trunk lid \nto an interior center console. Carbon Fiber is one of the hottest products in the\ncustom automotive scene. Carbon Fiber is not only durable, it adds an unmatched \npremium car sport-look and best of all it reduces the curb weight of your \nvehicle.\nApex Customs Phoenix has partnered with SEIBON Carbon to provide you with a wide \nselection of Carbon Fiber products for your car, truck, SUV or motorcycle. SEIBON\noffers a Carbon Fiber solution for just about every part on your car to help you \nreduce weight and give your ride an edge at the track.\nAt our Phoenix automotive Carbon Fiber shop, our expert sales staff will help you\nsource the Carbon Fiber part that will fit your vehicle and budget. Our \nexperienced Carbon Fiber installers will install your parts with precision \nensuring everything is tightened to factory spec and gaps are perfectly matched.\nCommon Carbon Fiber Parts\n \nAir Ducts\nBody Kits\nCenter Consoles\nChin Spolers\nDiffusers\nDoors\nEngine Covers\nFenders\n \nGrilles\nHoods\nLight Assemblies\nMirrors\nPillars\nSeats\nSills\nSpoilers\nTrunks\nddbd1b_9c5bdd2f55ed4249ae2a26c5da9d2a5bmv2-300x173\nddbd1b_f7cb3662f067413889b484c4ce59d079mv2\nddbd1b_b25e2ab7fd7d4847bb933fd6087557e9mv2-300x182\nInterior Parts\nLooking to swap in some Recaro seats or add an aftermarket center console? At our\nPhoenix interior parts installation shop we can source and install any \naftermarket part you\u2019re looking to add to your ride. Swapping in a set of racing \nseats is a great way to reduce weight while improving the comfort of your ride \naround the track. Maybe you\u2019re in the market for an aftermarket trim kit, racing \n", "steering wheel, or suede door panel. Whatever the project is that you\u2019re looking \nto accomplish, chances are our expert automotive parts sales staff can source it \nand our trained installers can install it.\nRequest Quote\n#carbonfiber\nWhat is Carbon Fiber?\nBenefits of Carbon Fiber\nCarbon Fiber is used in everything from 777 jumbo jets to backpacks these days \nthanks to its strength and weight saving properties.\nCarbon fiber is a material made from carbon atoms which are bonded together to \nform a long chain. The fibers in carbon fiber are engineered to be light as well \nas extremely strong and stiff making them an excellent building material. There \nare a variety of materials used as building-blocks for carbon fiber including \nbraids, yams, and weaves. These building blocks are used to create carbon fiber \ncomposite parts.\nCarbon fiber is available in a variety of weaves with result in different \nproperties for the final product. The weaves of carbon fibers provide the \nstructure to the component like the steel frame in a commercial building. The \ncarbon fibers are then suspended in a matrix to maintain their shape. The most \ncommon matrix used in carbon fiber is epoxy resin which is a plastic that has \nexcellent compressive and sheer properties. The epoxy is low density making the \nmaterial light, the fibers provide the reinforcement creating the perfect \ncombination of strength and lightness.\nCarbon fiber can be manufactured in a wide range of fabrication processes \nincluding resin transfer, wet-layup, insert molding, vacuum bagging, matched \ntooling, pultrusion and many other methods. Additionally, the type of fibers used\nand the pattern they are weaved in, can be tailored for specific properties.\nCarbon Fiber Manufacturing Process\nThe process used in making carbon fibers is a combination of mechanical and \nchemical. The precursor epoxy resin in drawn into the carbon fibers and then \nheated to a very high temperate while preventing the materials from exposure to \noxygen. Keeping oxygen out of the process prevents the fiber from getting burned \nwhile allowing the high temperature to accelerate the atoms in the fiber which \nvibrate violently while the non-carbon atoms are expelled. This process is \nreferred to as carbonization, it creates a fiber which is composed of long, \ntightly-locked chains of atoms with only a few non-carbon atoms remaining.\nCarbon fiber is the perfect material for automotive parts. It provides superior \nstrength and low weight which is critical for automotive performance. \nAdditionally, carbon fiber can be shaped to match any contour or shape which \nmakes it an extremely flexible product for any automotive application. High-end \nrace cars and supercars use carbon fiber in everything from car bodies to \ninterior parts like seats and dashboards. The one downside of carbon fiber is the\ncost associated with the material and manufacturing process.\nCommon Carbon Fiber Upgrades\n", "Hoods\nTruck Lids\nDoor Panels\nSpoilers & Splitters \nBumpers\nCenter Consoles\nSeats\nddbd1b_d1486e1ca53e4e8e96f614385f382269mv2\nBenefits of Carbon Fiber\nSuperior Stiffness and Strength\nLightweight\nCorrosion Resistant\nChemical Resistant\nUnique Appearance\nSuperior Fatigue Properties\nRequest Quote\n#groundeffects\nWhat is a Body Kit?\nBody kits, also referred to as ground effects, are a popular automotive upgrade \nthat not only enhance the style of your ride, they also provide some performance \nenhancements at the track. A body kit is essentially a set of modified parts \nwhich can be installed on a stock car, truck, or SUV. There is a wide selection \nof body kits that range from a few components to a complete vehicle lower body \nreplacement. Most body kits are composed of front and rear bumpers, spoilers, and\nside skirts. Occasionally a body kit will also include roof scoops and rear side \nguards.\nBody kit components are designed and manufactured so they complement each other \nto create a complete kit design which is where the word kit originates from. Many\npeople choose to incorporate a mix and match approach for their upgrade where \nthey choose different components they like best rather than purchasing a single \nkit from a manufacturer. At Apex Customs Phoenix, we can accommodate either \napproach by helping you source the best kit options for your vehicle so you can \nchoose from a range of options.\nBody Kit Design and Material\nBody kit design is inspired by the look and functionality of the body panel \nrefinements that are typically seen on race cars. The kits are generally \nmanufactured from either polyurethane or fiberglass and in some cases carbon \nfiber. Fiberglass is the most common material due to its affordability and market\navailability. However, fiberglass is prone to cracking and damage upon impact so \nkeep that in mind when comparing your ground effects options. Polyurethane is a \ngood material for body kits due to its flexibility and higher resistance to \ndamage. Carbon fiber is the superior material for body kit manufacturing however,\nit\u2019s rare due to its cost.\nBody Kits and Automotive Performance\nAutomotive enthusiasts are always looking for ways to boost performance and gain \n", "the edge at the track. Beyond the appearance improvements a body kit provides \nyour ride, there are a few performance benefits to consider as well. Here are \njust a few of the performance gains a body kit will provide.\nddbd1b_e7fecb7a380e4406be05c7b38dd4cac1mv2\nImproved Aerodynamics\nAerodynamics are a key consideration when you\u2019re looking to boost the performance\nof your vehicle. A body kit will help to decrease wind resistance while \nsimultaneously increasing downforce so your car can hug the road while cutting \nthrough the air. Drag is the enemy of speed. When your vehicle has high wind \nresistance, your engine is forced to work harder and burn more fuel. The shape \nand dynamics of your vehicle\u2019s body will impact the performance of a car. A \nsimple lip kit or air duct will improve your vehicle\u2019s wind resistance and \nimprove the performance of your vehicle at the track without breaking the bank.\nddbd1b_7d7aaa46a9ca4ace9928e8cb46690ce9mv2\nBetter Fuel Economy\nWhile most people looking to boost the performance of their vehicle aren\u2019t too \nconcerned with fuel mileage, a day at the track can get expensive without some \nconsideration of your fuel consumption. Luckily the same aerodynamics benefits \nthat will provide you with a boost in performance, will also help you in the fuel\nsavings department. When your vehicle has reduced drag, your engine doesn\u2019t have \nto work as hard to cut through the air which results in improvements in the miles\nyou can drive per gallon.\nddbd1b_97ebc2ce66a348c3a24abc5d5d26871cmv2\nImproved Handling\nHave you ever noticed your car, truck, or SUV will start to shake and become \nunstable at high speeds? This is a common issue that occurs when your vehicle is \nexperiencing high wind resistance and drag. If you\u2019ve ever driven a \nhigh-performance or race car, you\u2019ll experienced how it feels glued to the road. \nThe reason for the difference in handling is due to better aerodynamics and \ndownforce which allows your vehicle to cut through the walls of resistance. Body \nkits and ground effect will force the air to move around your vehicle rather than\nunderneath. When high amounts of wind are drawn underneath your car, it has the \neffect of lifting your car off the road causing the instability. The increased \ndownforce provided by a body kit will provide a stable, controlled ride, even \naround corners at high speeds.\nRequest Quote\n#liquidvinyl\nAuto Body Q&A\nddbd1b_79abb6b18d7844f5b1d73aa6f124c7f5mv2\nWhy Carbon Fiber is Light & Strong\nCarbon Fiber is comprised primarily of carbon atoms which is lighter than metal \natoms making a carbon fiber part much lighter than a metal part. Carbon fiber is \nin the same material group with the same properties as diamonds. As you probably \nknow, diamonds are the hardest and strongest material in the world. Carbon fibers\n", "have a 2D mesh structure with entwined carbon fibers making it incredibly \ndurable. While the carbon fiber mesh provides the strength, the remaining \nmaterial in carbon fiber is a lightweight resin which is considerably lighter \nthan metal.\nddbd1b_19930e4ed357437d9e74f58394cf16c2mv2\nWhy are Carbon Fiber Parts More Expensive?\nCarbon fiber is more expensive for three primary reasons:\nThe primary raw materials used to manufacture carbon fiber are very expensive to \nprocure.\nThe construction of carbon fiber is complex and require several materials to \nproduct the final product.\nThe manufacturing of carbon fiber is labor intensive and requires a skilled \ncomposite technician to create.\nddbd1b_3b5cc1a1ae464402a1f22494ca4f9b64mv2\nWhat is a Spoiler?\nA spoiler is an automotive aerodynamic part installed on a vehicle to reduce \nturbulence and drag. The word spoiler comes from the concept that the devices \n\u201cspoils\u201d the undesirable air movement across the body of the vehicle. Spoilers \nare often found on high-performance sports and race cars as they provide \nperformance benefits to vehicles at high speeds. While high-performance cars are \nthe primary vehicle a spoiler is used on, they have become a common feature on \nmany passenger vehicles due to their styling benefits.\nddbd1b_f4abe53d62aa41e9ac058b55120eb86dmv2\nDo body kits fit over the existing bumpers or do they replace them?\nMost body kits require you remove and replace your factory bumper covers with the\naftermarket body kit. Typically, you use the same factory hardware that was used \nto secure the factory bumper. If your new body kit includes front and/or rear \nfascia\u2019s or lips, those pieces will attach to your vehicle under your existing \nbumpers.\nddbd1b_8df2286bbdf045c38a90b177a7805748mv2\nAre ground effects the same thing as a body kit?/strong>\nYes. Ground effects are the same upgrade as a body kit. Body kits are also \nreferred to as spoiler kits, aero kits, and bumper kits, they are all the exact \nsame thing.\nddbd1b_7d2db46881a343e98bedbfeb35ed502amv2\nWhat\u2019s the difference between poly-urethane body kits and fiberglass kits?\nPoly-urethane body kits are made from a rubber material which is flexible and \nengineered to hold up during an impact. Fiberglass body kits are made from \nfiberglass as the name implies and are generally less flexible and durable in the\ncase of an impact. Fiberglass kits are more resistant to extreme weather \nconditions and are generally easier to paint than poly-urethane and a relatively \ninexpensive. Both kits have positive qualities and are widely used through the \nautomotive aftermarket.\n", "ddbd1b_207251f45b084e8093f31c2756171a55mv2\nWhat's the difference between a wing and a spoiler?\nWings are generally found on race cars, particularly open-wheeled race cars, are \nused to produce down force for racing applications. Spoilers on the other hand, \nare generally much smaller and sleeker and are intended for more of an appearance\nmodification than a performance application.\nddbd1b_bb1a17bd57464731863d5b0374ff368fmv2\nWhat is \u201cGrade A\u201c carbon fiber?\n\u201cGrade A\u201d is generally a marketing term used by manufacturers to stress the \nquality of their parts. There is no official standard upon which carbon fiber \nproducts are graded. There is a large quality difference between various \nmanufacturers of carbon fiber so the Grade A term was created to try and \ndifferentiate premium brands from cheaper brands. Generally, the adage of you get\nwhat you pay for is a good guide for choosing quality carbon fiber parts. At Apex\nCustoms Phoenix, we recommend purchasing your carbon fiber parts from SEIBON \ncarbon rather than places like ebay to guarantee you\u2019re receiving a product that \nwill stand up to the demands of an automotive application.\nddbd1b_385d0a53233b45818ccb1b66a99ed3b3mv2\nHow do I judge the quality of carbon fiber products?\nThere are three key questions to ask when you\u2019re evaluating carbon fiber \nproducts.\nIs the product I\u2019m purchase made from multiple sheets of carbon fiber or one \ncontinuous piece?\nIs the finish on the product a clear coat or gel-coat?\nIs the carbon fiber integrated into the mold when manufactured or is it wrapped \naround the skeleton?\nThe best carbon fiber products are made from single piece carbon fiber sheets, \nthey use a clear coat finish which is shiny and durable, and they are built into \nthe mold rather than wrapped around the skeleton. Clear coat carbon fiber \ngenerally guarantees a shiny, durable, and \u201cwet\u201d look to the part where the gel \ncoats will be cloudy and look dull. Carbon fiber that is wrapped around a \nskeleton is prone to breakage and splits unlike carbon fiber that is integrated \ninto the mold.\nCAR AUDIO\nTEMPE, AZ | PHOENIX, AZ\nCAR AUDIO, VIDEO & STEREO\nModern Car Audio & Video Solutions For Your Ride\nTired of the low-quality sound coming out of those cheap factory speakers in your\ncar, truck, or SUV? Apex Customs has you covered with our full-service car audio \nsolutions. Whether you\u2019re looking for a quick speaker upgrade or a full car \nstereo overhaul, our expert MECP certified technicians are here to design, build,\nand install any car audio project you have in mind.\n", "At our custom car stereo installation shop, we can swap out your factory stereo, \nperform a factory MP3 or smartphone integration, install an amplifier to boost \nyour volume, add some subwoofers for some killer bass, or do a full custom car \naudio build.\nCar Stereo Services\nFactory Stereo Upgrades\nHeadunit Installation\nMP3 and Smart Phone Integration\nSpeaker Installation\nSubwoofer Installation\nAmplifier Installation\nCar Video and Entertainment Systems\nCar Navigation Systems\nCustom Car Audio Fabricati\nddbd1b_0ef7a18a71b24a89a4756daaafda2641mv2-1\nThe Apex Customs Difference\nUnlike traditional car stereo shops, we specialize in building the system you \nwant, not the system we want to sell you. At Apex Customs we are professional car\ncustomization experts and enthusiasts, not car stereo sales associates. Our aim \nis to build the system that fits your requirements and budget using the \ncomponents you prefer.\nWe\u2019ve all had the experience of dropping into the local big box electronics store\nor local car stereo corner store and been surrounded by sales reps who will say \nanything to make the sale despite their lack of understanding and knowledge about\ncar stereo audio and video technology. While we do have relationships with car \naudio equipment suppliers, we will never push you to purchase components and \nfeatures you don\u2019t need or brands we don\u2019t have 100% faith in. Our MECP certified\nstaff understand the technology and will provide genuine information to your \nquestions and concerns about your project.\nddbd1b_54d4bb26f9ea4b65be483447fa3e4b62mv2\nOffering car stereo and audio installation services for Phoenix, Scottsdale, \nMesa, Tempe, Glendale, Gilbert, Chandler and surrounding areas in Arizona. To \nlearn more about our approach to automotive customization, check out our about us\npage.\nRequest Quote\n#carstereo\nCAR STEREO, AUDIO & VIDEO SERVICES\nApex Customs Phoenix offers a wide variety of professional automotive car stereo \nand video customization services. From simple factory stereo smartphone \nintegrations to complete custom subwoofer and amplifier builds, we\u2019ve got you \ncovered.\nddbd1b_cbb6f690ce3343338252a32797949f46mv2-300x182\nFactory Stereo Upgrades / Headunit Swaps\nFactory Stereo Upgrades / Headunit Swaps\n", "Does your car stereo lack the features and performance you require? The head unit\nis the heart of any car audio system. A stereo head unit swap is the best way to \nenhance your vehicle\u2019s audio system. Today\u2019s aftermarket car stereos provide an \nendless selection of features such as enhanced navigation, internet and satellite\nradio streaming, Bluetooth, WIFI, engine performance monitoring, and smartphone \nintegration to name a few.\nWhether you are looking to completely replace your stock car stereo or just want \nto implement some additional features and capabilities into your factory car \nstereo, Apex Customs has you covered. The expert car audio installers at our \nPhoenix AZ location can accommodate any requirement you have to build your ideal \ncar audio solutions. Let us know what features you need, what aftermarket car \naudio brands you prefer, and what your budget is, and we\u2019ll put together a \npackage to fit your needs.\nddbd1b_764abb3aaf574e6492db7e40343644dcmv2-300x182\nMP3 and Smart Phone Integration\nDoes your factory or old aftermarket stereo only allow you to listen to the radio\nor the ancient compact disks of the past? Don\u2019t worry Apex Customs Phoenix has \nyou covered. If you need to listen to your MP3 audio collection and stream music \nfrom your favorite music app, we can implement a solution that will fit your \nrequirements and stay within your budget.\nA few options to consider for your smartphone or MP3 integration are aux input \ncables, Bluetooth receivers, and USB integration cables. We have partnerships \nwith a number of aftermarket suppliers that offer a wide range of factory and \naftermarket stereo integration options. Give our Phoenix car audio experts a call\nand they will walk you through each of your options and provide a recommendation \nbased on our years of car stereo experience.\nddbd1b_0c4df3cce9fd4bb58098c52dca45a49dmv2-300x182\nCar Stereo Speakers & Subwoofers\nDo your speakers lack the performance you need to enjoy music at the sound level \nand audio quality you desire? Do your speakers rattle or crack when you crank \nyour favorite tune? Then it\u2019s time to swap out those paper core OEM speakers for \nsome performance drivers that will deliver the sound quality you expect while \nhandling the volume you desire.\nSpeakers and subwoofers are available in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and \nfeatures. If all you\u2019re looking for is a simple upgrade of your factory speakers \nto provide a little more performance and reliability in your sound quality, we \ncan replace your OEM speakers with direct replacements multi-stage speaker at an \naffordable price. If you\u2019re looking for a premium system that incorporates \nmultiple drivers to handle your high, mid, and low audio frequencies, we can \nbuild a system that will deliver.\nFrom tweeters and mids to subwoofers and baffling, we can design a system for you\nat our Phoenix AZ car stereo shop that will deliver the best car audio sound the \nindustry has to offer.\nddbd1b_b78c7dcb21fa4360b587deed56236cd8mv2-300x182\nCar Stereo Amplifiers\n", "Does your vehicle\u2019s stereo system fall short in the volume department? Amplifiers\nare the juice for any car sound system that requires more power than the small \ncircuits of a stereo head unit can provide. If you want to add a subwoofer to \nyour car, upgrade your speakers to component drivers, or just provide more \nwattage to your existing speakers, adding a car audio amplifier to your build is \na must.\nAt our Phoenix car audio shop, our technicians are specially trained and \ncertified to install and configure any car amplifier system your project \nrequires. Amplifiers require fused power cables be run to the car\u2019s battery in \naddition to pre-amp input or speaker cables be connected to the stereo head unit.\nIf not installed properly, an amplifier installation could severely damage your \nvehicle\u2019s critical computer and electrical systems and potentially pose a fire \nhazard.\nOur technicians specialize in these complex amplifier installations. They are \nexperienced and trained to hide the power and signal cables in such a manner that\nretain a factory look and protect your vehicle from electrical shorts that could \ncause damage to your vehicle. Our car stereo sales staff will also help you to \nmake the best decision when sizing your amplifier to ensure it\u2019s going to deliver\nthe results you expect.\nddbd1b_988f99ac87524422946645feccb7f06bmv2-300x182\nCar Video and Entertainment\nAdding video to your vehicles car stereo system is one of the coolest features in\ntoday\u2019s modern car entertainment systems. Whether you\u2019re looking to enhance your \ncars mobile entertainment system by adding additional video monitors, video \nsources, or want to add video functionality to your existing car stereo setup, \nApex Customs can help you accomplish your goals. From headrest and overhead \nmonitors to DVD players and mobile video integrations with your smartphone or \nmobile video device, there are a number of equipment options available on the \nmarket today to suit your needs.\nMobile video installations require audio, video, and power cables to be routed \nfrom the source head unit to the location of the video monitor. Headrest and \noverhead monitors require these cables be carefully routed behind OEM panels and \ntrim pieces which require special tools and skills to do properly. The \ntechnicians at our Phoenix mobile video and entertainment shop have the \nexperience, training, skills, and tools to install any vehicle entertainment \ncomponent or system you\u2019re in the market for.\nddbd1b_6279303ab3df4b208216f4881b8efee2mv2-300x182\nCar Navigation Systems\nNavigation systems have become an essential tool for our everyday lives. \nUnfortunately, factory navigation systems often leave a lot to be desired when it\ncomes to ease of use, accuracy, and functionality. Luckily aftermarket car audio \nand video manufacturers have stepped up to provide a range of exceptional \nnavigation solutions to get you where you need to go with little frustration.\nWhether you\u2019re looking to upgrade your existing navigational system, replace your\nfactory navigational system, or integrate your smartphones built in navigational \n", "apps, Apex Customs can accommodate your requirements at our Phoenix AZ car stereo\nshop.\nddbd1b_10fa5a55439c41d08f2c4f7761ec6959mv2-300x182\nCustom Car Audio Fabrication\nAre you looking for more than a simple factory stereo swap or speaker upgrade? Do\nyou want a custom car audio solution that will set your ride apart from the rest \nor even win a few car audio competitions? At Apex Customs we can design, build, \ninstall, and tweak a custom solution that is going to make your vehicle truly \nunique. A custom car audio build will give your car an edge that will make any \naudiophile or car enthusiast respect your ride.\nFrom subwoofer box builds and amp racks to integrated lighting and custom panel \nfabrication, our car audio installation experts can accomplish your goals. When \nmaking a large investment in car audio and video gear, it\u2019s critical to ensure \nthe installation is done right. You don\u2019t want to risk that expensive car stereo \ngear with a shotty installation. At Apex Customs, our technicians will take the \ntime and use the proper tools and techniques to ensure your custom build is done \nright and your audio investment is protected\nRequest Quote\n#customstereo\nThe Apex Car Stereo Process\nddbd1b_7640b05178e2462f9bea6aa72853a498mv2-300x182\nStep 1: Establish Your Budget & Plan\nThe first step in upgrading your car stereo is to establish your budget and game \nplan for your car audio and video needs. At our Phoenix car audio shop, out team \ncan work with any budget. There is a wide range of options for aftermarket car \naudio and video, just keep in mind that high quality, crisp audio comes with a \npremium price. Our MECP certified techs can help you decide exactly what will be \nrequired for the result you desire and recommend a variety of options based on \nyour budget and expectations.\nWhen considering an aftermarket car audio stereo project, make sure you \nunderstand all the components required to complete your ideal build.\nComponents to Consider:\nHeadunit\nSpeakers/Tweeters\nSubwoofers\nAmplifiers\nAdapters/Harness/Wiring\nConverters\nCustom Boxes\nRemotes/Etc.\nIf you need some help figuring out speaker or amplifier wattage you need, check \nout our car audio calculators page.\nChoose your ideal build and our car audio professionals will build your dream \n", "stereo system!\nddbd1b_ec558551ce5f4c1ea0838b20d7d1b77bmv2-300x182\nStep 2: Let Us Build!\nOnce you have finalized your project requirements, our team will order all of the\nrequired components from our supplier. As soon as the parts arrive, we will \nschedule the install and get to work!\nA typical basic car stereo upgrade with a stereo head unit swap or speaker \nupgrade requires between 3-6 hours. A more complicated build and install \nrequiring intricate integrations, amplifiers, and subwoofer builds could \npotentially take up to a week.\nProject time relies on a number of factors. The car audio builds at our Phoenix \nAZ shop take time because we do things right. If a speaker does not fit into the \nstock housing, we will customize the housing to make it fit 100%. When running \nwires and modifying interior panels, we take our time to ensure it is done \nprofessionally and complies with industry and MECP standards. At Apex Customs, we\ngo the extra mile to make sure wires are tucked, and the build looks as OEM as \npossible unless we\u2019re told otherwise by the customer. In most of our car audio \nstereo builds, we take the approach of integrating aftermarket parts that retain \nthe stock OEM look. If however, you are looking for a fully customized or exotic \nbuild, our car audio staff will create the design you desire.\nThe entire staff and management team at Apex Customs takes considerable pride in \nevery install they undertake. We work hard to ensure all components are tested \nand are working to their best potential before releasing the vehicle back to you.\nIf we think a part is faulty or just is not the right component for your build, \nwe will let you know and make adjustments. Our goal is 100% satisfaction with \nevery car audio build.\nPlease keep in mind that we are only as good as the products we are adding to \nyour vehicle, so let us make some recommendations to you so that you know your \nbuild will last!\nRequest Quote\n#subwoofers\nAftermarket Car Stereo\nThe car stereo, or head unit as it\u2019s often referred to, is the central component \nof any car audio and video system. The head unit is the brains of the operation \nproviding a wide range of complex functions and features to suit your audio and \nvideo requirements. The car stereo\u2019s of today are nothing like their \npredecessors. Packed with an endless array of features such as smartphone \nintegration, Bluetooth, navigation, video, vehicle system monitoring and more, \nmodern car stereo head units are more akin to a fully functional computer system \nthan a simple radio.\nThe trend of auto manufacturers over the past several years has been to integrate\ncritical vehicle monitoring and driver interaction features into the stock stereo\nhead unit that comes with your vehicle. Features like tire pressure monitoring, \nengine monitoring, oil change reminders, lighting and alarm settings have \n", "increasingly been built right into the stereo head unit of your car. As a result,\nthe days of just swapping out your stock stereo with a new Pioneer or Alpine \nstereo have come to an end. In order to improve your car stereo\u2019s performance or \nadd missing features like iPhone integration or improved navigation capabilities,\ntoday\u2019s modern cars require sophisticated integration systems installed and \nconfigured by highly trained professionals.\nThankfully the aftermarket stereo industry is still thriving. All of the \ntraditional aftermarket stereo manufacturers and a host of new car audio tech \ncompanies have developed a wide range of stereo integration kits and computerized\ncontrollers to meet the demand of the stereo enthusiast. At Apex Customs, our \nMobile Electronics Certified Professionals are the best in the business trained \nto design a system that will meet the needs of your car stereo project.\nddbd1b_b1cf5e5527e147658ee091e34f2f659dmv2\nWhy should I invest in a new car stereo?\nToday\u2019s sophisticated head units will provide you better sound with more playback\noptions and advanced features than the stereo that came with your car from the \nmanufacturer.\nEnhanced Sound Quality\nCar manufacturers design car stereos with budgets and commonality in mind. The \ncar\u2019s they are designing are marketed to a wide range of consumers, most of whom \nare perfectly fine with paying less for an OK stereo system. Factory car stereos \nget designed and built with the bare minimum components which will provide their \naverage consumer with a good enough sound and video experience.\nAftermarket stereos provide superior built-in power and enhanced circuit design. \nAn aftermarket car stereo isn\u2019t just louder than the typical factory stereo; it \nalso produces cleaner, richer, more detailed sound. For car audio enthusiast \nlooking to spend a little more money on enhanced tone controls in the preamp \nsection and more juice to power their speakers for that clean, crisp sound \nthey\u2019re looking for, the aftermarket stereo head unit is just the ticket.\n \nNew Sources and Added Functions\nOne of most common reasons people look at replacing or upgrading their factory \ncar stereo is to expand functionality. An aftermarket stereo system can provide \nadditional advanced features that were included by the vehicle manufacturer. Some\nof these features include:\nMP3/WMA/AAC playback\niPod\u00ae and iPhone\u00ae support\nMobile Internet\nSupport for Android\u2122 phones\nSatellite radio\nDVD playback\nBluetooth\u00ae connectivity\nGPS navigation\nSupport for Pandora\u00ae Internet radio and other app-related sources\nAdvanced car monitoring and OBD-II capabilities \nddbd1b_645b20cda44540c5b7100b75ae49ca47mv2\nBeyond the basic features listed above, there is a huge selection of vehicle apps\n", "available in the Apple and Android app marketplaces. In fact, there is a variety \nof aftermarket head units available today that run on the Android operating \nsystem allowing you to easily install and uninstall apps right on your car \nstereo.\nRequest Quote\n#mobilevideo\nAftermarket Car Speakers\nReplacing your car speakers is one of the quickest ways to improve the sound \nquality in your car. In an effort to keep vehicles affordable for consumers, auto\nmanufacturers use single driver, paper cone speakers with small magnets that \nsimply don\u2019t perform for even the most relaxed audiophile. Before you decide on \nyour new speakers, there are a few things to consider when shopping for car \nspeakers.\nChoose Speakers to Match Your System\nThe two most important specifications to understand when choosing your new car \nspeakers are:\nSensitivity\nSensitivity is a measure of how much sound a speaker produces from the power that\nis applied to it. If you using a low-powered car stereo (15 watts RMS per channel\nor less), similar to most factory speakers installed by the car manufacturer, a \nspeaker with high sensitivity (over 90dB) is the best match. However, if you have\na high-powered stereo with 16 watts RMS or more, like most aftermarket car \nstereos or amplifiers, then a lower sensitivity rating is a better match for your\nsetup. When properly powered, low sensitivity speakers will provide exceptional \nsound quality.\nddbd1b_2eb77ca604204c1e87e5dd3017a42ec0mv2\nPower-Handling\nA power-handling rating indicates how much power (measured in watts) a car \nspeaker is able to handle. With low-powered stereos, speakers don\u2019t need the \nability to handle a lot of power. However, if you are adding after-market \namplifiers or a higher powered aftermarket head unit, speaker power-handling will\nbecome an important consideration. When adding more power to your car audio \nsystem, you need to match your speakers with the output of your new amplifiers \nand head unit.\nWhen evaluating power-handling, the key specification is maximum RMS power \nhandling, not peak power handling. While peak power handling is a measure of what\na speaker can handle for brief periods of time during high music notes, RMS power\nis a measure of how much power a speaker can handle on a continuous basis. If you\nneed any help calculating the power handling you need, check out our car audio \ncalculators page.\nSpeaker Types\nCar speakers come in two main flavors: full-range speakers and component \n", "speakers. Here is a brief explanation of the differences in these speaker types:\nFull-Range Speakers\nA Full-range speaker combines different sizes of drivers into one speaker to \ncover a full range of sound. The full-range speaker contains a woofer to handle \nthe low sounds and a tweeter mounted just above the woofer to produce the high \nsounds. Some full-range speakers will include midrange drivers and additional \ntweeters to provide a wide range of sounds delivered to the most capable driver. \nThe audio signals in full-range speakers are controlled by various capacitors and\nresistors to send specific sound frequencies to properly sized drivers.\nFull range speakers are a good choice when you are looking for the least hassle \nfor replacing factory speakers. Full-range speakers come in a variety of sizes \nand specifications and are generally a direct replacement which reduces labor to \ninstall them. Generally, you can just swap the factory speaker out with the new \nspeakers and call it a day. As with any audio gear, full-range speakers come in a\nvariety of materials, build quality, and power handling ability.\nComponent Speakers\nComponent speakers are the choice of true audiophiles. They provide superior \nspeaker design and the best quality of sound. Typically component speakers \nseparate the tweeters from the woofers and include an external circuit board \ncrossover system to provide the best frequency filtering available. This provides\nsuperior sound quality by ensuring the best driver for the sound is utilized.\nAnother benefit of component speakers is they allow you to mount tweeters \nseparately from the woofers so you can design a system that has ideal acoustical \npositioning and imaging. When you position speakers properly in your vehicle, \nyour music will have a realistic sound that replicates music as the artist \nintended. The sound will have greater depth and will provide a \u201clive\u201d sound as if\nyou were attending a live concert. Additionally, the component speakers are \ngenerally built from higher quality materials than their full-range counterparts \nallowing them to deliver exceptional dynamics and detailed sound.\nSpeaker Materials\nWoofer Materials\nThe best material for the woofer of a component speaker or full-range speaker \nshould consist of material that is lightweight, yet stiff in order to produce the\nlow notes of your music. Most car audio manufacturers build their woofer cones \nfrom synthetic fibers such as polypropylene which perform well across a range of \nfrequencies. If a speaker is made out of polypropylene mixed in with additional \nmaterials like mica, the result is a stiffer woofer which produces a more \naccurate bass response. Woven fibers, or synthetic materials coated with metals \nsuch as titanium or aluminum, are lightweight, strong, and provide excellent \nresponse. All of the above materials stand up well to moisture, cold, and heat.\nddbd1b_43a14930d2244ee7839daead448fb1c3mv2\nTweeter Materials\nThe materials used to manufacturer tweeters has a significant effect on the sound\n", "they produce. Generally, when a tweeter is made of soft materials like silk, \ntextile, or poly blends, it will produce a mellow, refined sound. If you prefer \nhigh frequencies that are snappy and crisp, then a better material for your \ntweeter are hard materials like metal, graphite, or ceramics.\nSurround Materials\nThe materials that surround the woofer of a car speaker perform a critical role. \nThese materials allow the woofer of a speaker to emit bold bass and move freely. \nThe material must be able to withstand extreme humidity and temperature. If the \nsurround material is made of rubber, the speaker will perform at its peak \npotential and last the longest. If cloth or foam is used as a speakers surround, \nthe speaker will still perform well but may not hold up very long.\nAdditional Speaker Features\nThere are a few other features when it comes to car speakers that are important \nto consider.\nddbd1b_68612b968f5d4e99a233931d01444666mv2\nSwiveling and Pivoting Tweeters\nIf you are replacing factory speakers that are positioned low on your vehicle\u2019s \ndoor, pivoting tweeters or full-range speakers can make a big difference with \nyour sound. By their nature, tweeters produce directional high-frequencies. This \nfeature allows pivoting tweeters to be positioned to point toward directly at the\nlistener for an improved soundstage.\nExternal Crossovers\nComponent speaker systems generally employ a passive external crossover system \nwhich will achieve a clean separation between the frequencies sent to the tweeter\nand woofer. By splitting the frequencies, the tweeters and woofers will not waste\nelectrical energy attempting to reproduce frequencies they are not intended to \nreproduce. As a result, your car audio sound system will produce a more \nefficient, and cleaner sound reproduction.\nDetachable Tweeters\nSome speakers feature detachable tweeters which allow the speaker to be used \neither as a component system or a full-range speaker. This is a helpful solution \nif you ever want to use the speakers for a different application or in a \ndifferent car or truck.\nRequest Quote\n#caramplifiers\nCar Audio Q&A\nddbd1b_0158ddfe64e241e9b6376b1acab1d99dmv2\nIf I replace my car stereo, will I lose my steering wheel controls?\nAftermarket car stereo manufacturers often provide a special adapter for steering\nwheel control integration on most car models. Typically these special adapters \n", "are an additional add-on to your stereo purchase so it\u2019s important to factor that\ninto your budget.\nddbd1b_3fbcef28a8f346108dee25ace845a408mv2\nHow do I connect my iPhone or MP3 player to my stereo and what\u2019s the difference \nbetween an aux cable vs a USB connector?\nJust about every aftermarket car stereo available these days will include some \nform of smartphone or MP3 integration. The most common integrations are the \nauxiliary plugin, Bluetooth, or USB.\nAUX Cable\nThe auxiliary option is typically a standard 3.5 mm cable that you plug into the \nnew car audio receiver and your devices headphone jack. This is a basic option \nthat only provides a sound output through your car speakers without any \nadditional integration features. The downsides of an aux plugin are they tend to \ntransmit background and system noise. Additionally, you will have to control the \nmusic from the device itself which is a safety hazard.\nBluetooth\nBluetooth has been growing in popularity as the desired smartphone integration \nsolution and has almost become standard in almost all OEM and aftermarket stereo \nsystems. There are several benefits to Bluetooth which include the wireless \nnature of the integration, telephone integration allowing you to make and place \nphone calls through your car stereo (provided your stereo incorporates this \nfeature), autoplay features which allow your stereo to automatically start \nplaying your music when you get in the car, and the elimination of line noise. \nThe downsides of Bluetooth include lack of playback controls and a loss in audio \nquality.\nUSB\nIntegrations through USB provide the most features and sound quality of all MP3 \ncar stereo integrations. USB benefits include device charging, enhanced playback \ncontrols, smartphone app integration, and enhanced sound quality. A USB \nconnection allows you to control the music on your device from your stereo \ninterface including common music apps like Pandora. It also allows for digital \nsound to be transmitted from your device to your stereo rather than the analog \nsignals provided by the AUX cable. The downside of a USB integration is it \nrequires your phone to be physically connected to your stereo through a cable.\nddbd1b_cbb6f690ce3343338252a32797949f46mv2-300x182\nHow much power do factory car stereo systems have?\nFactory stereo power ratings vary widely and depend on a range of factors. If \nyour car comes with a premium car stereo package, you most likely have some form \nof external OEM amplifier in your vehicle. Aftermarket car stereos, without a \ndoubt, provide more power than the majority of factory car audio systems.\nOne factor to keep in mind while comparing care stereo specifications is a \ntypical 100-watt factory car stereo system described by your car dealer most \nlikely consists of 4 channels of 25-watt peak power. This translates roughly to \n", "10 watts RMS (continuous) power per speaker. While not bad for a factory system, \nthis is a far cry from even the lowest budget aftermarket car stereo\u2019s on the \nmarket.\nIf you need help calculating the wattage for your stereo, check out our car audio\ncalculator page.\nddbd1b_0fac9eeec97c41449dac397480f960a5mv2\nHow much power should I be looking for in an aftermarket car stereo in order to \nget optimum sound and performance from my car audio system?\nWhile there are no magic formulas for calculating your optimum stereo wattage, \nthe general rule is to match your power output with your speakers recommended \nwattage. If you put too much wattage to your speakers, the speakers will distort.\nAdditionally, pushing more power to your speakers than they can handle is the \nquickest way to ruin your speakers rendering your new investment worthless. On \nthe flip side, if you underpower your speakers, you\u2019ll be leaving audio \nperformance on the table and the speakers won\u2019t provide the richness and depth of\nsound you\u2019re looking for.\nBefore making a final decision on your car audio power needs, there are a few \nitems to consider:\nHow efficient are your speakers? The speakers you choose have a direct influence \non the overall power throughout your system. If your plan is to power your \nspeakers only with your stereo head unit, power efficient speakers that have a \nsensitivity of 90 dB or high will provide you more performance for your money. If\nhowever, you plan to install high-performance component style speakers, your best\noption would be to invest in an external amplifier to power your speakers.\nDo you plan to add a subwoofer to your car stereo system? Subwoofers require a \nsubstantial amount of power in order to reproduce low tones at reasonable \nvolumes. Therefore it is always best to include an external subwoofer amplifier \nto power your subwoofers. You can either power your subwoofer with a dedicated \namp that incorporates high-frequency audio filtering designed specifically for \nsubwoofers, or you can get a full range amplifier to power your entire system.Due\nto the fact that subwoofers require substantially more power to perform \noptimally, you should plan to provide the same amount of power to your subwoofer \nas your other speakers at a minimum. For example, if your car stereo provides 80 \nwatts of power to your speakers (4 x 20watts), then plan on providing at least 80\nwatts of additional power to your subwoofer.\nAnother factor to consider is how good your stereo wiring is. Electrical \nconnections are only as good as their weakest link. If you have old, spotty \nwiring, you run the risk of shorts, frequency and power loss, and high resistance\nto your power and speaker wiring that reduces the amount of power your speakers \nactually receive from the stereo head unit and amplifiers. If you have an older \nvehicle or plan to install a high capacity audio system, you should consider \nfactoring in running new larger gauge wiring to your components into your budget.\nA final important consideration is your vehicle\u2019s environment and how you plan to\nuse your car stereo system. If your vehicle is a lower model or sports car, car \nmanufacturers often use little to no sound dampening materials which result in \nmore road noise and potential sound loss. In this case, you\u2019ll want to provide a \nlittle more juice to your car stereo system to offset any sound loss and overcome\nroad noise. If however, you drive a luxury vehicle that incorporates more sound \ndampening material, you won\u2019t need to provide as much power to get the same sound\n", "volume and quality.Speaker location, road/car noise, dampening materials, and \npersonal tastes are all factors to take into consideration when deciding the \namount of power to incorporate into your car audio build. If you need help \ncalculating the wattage for your stereo, check out our car audio calculator page.\nddbd1b_80a9289b827e42f29f3fe80e4114fe3fmv2\nMy car has a large factory radio, why can\u2019t I replace it with an over sized \naftermarket stereo?\nLarge car stereo head units come in two different sizes. One size is 3\u2033 tall (or \nDIN-and-a-half) which are commonly found in GM and Chrysler vehicles. The other \nis 4\u2033 tall (or double-DIN) which are found in most other cars and trucks.\nIf your vehicle\u2019s dash opening is different by even a slight fraction of an inch \nfrom standard oversize openings, you won\u2019t be able to install an oversized \naftermarket stereo without modifying your dash. As an example, most Fords appear \nas if they can accept a double-DIN radio without issue, however, in reality, the \ndash opening is too small.\nddbd1b_0a0004d8038c46a48e24acc7a0c922f1mv2\nWhat are preamp or RCA outputs?\nA preamp output often referred to the brand name RCA, is a preamplified audio \nsignal output which allows you to connect one or more external car audio \namplifiers. These cables provide low distortion audio signals for amplifiers and \nare commonly used to provide the audio signal for subwoofer amps. The subwoofer \npreamp output is important to your car stereo because it provides your system \nwith cleaner low frequencies as opposed to standard line level stereo outputs.\nddbd1b_943bcd793d23415f87f0fa52bd6706aamv2\nWhat\u2019s the difference between RMS power and peak power?\nWhen car audio manufacturers display peak power in their advertising they are \nreferring to the amount of power that a car speaker can handle during a brief \nmusical burst. RMS power handling, on the other hand, is a much more reliable \nrating to use when determining the speaker\u2019s power requirements and capacity. \nPower for speakers is measured in watts. A watt is a unit of electrical power \nthat equals one-volt times one amp and signifies energy consumed by the device.\nddbd1b_d1ddd73e9a714c359e6a72f03f1ee51dmv2\nWhat does a car speakers sensitivity rating signify?\nThe sensitivity rating also referred to as an efficiency rating, is used to rate \nthe effectiveness of a car speakers ability to convert power into audio sound. \nThe higher the sensitivity rating, the more efficient a car or truck speaker is \nand converting energy into sound. As a result, a higher efficiency rating means a\nlouder speaker at the same power input. The more efficient a speaker or subwoofer\nis, the more power you need from your amplifier.\nEfficient speakers and subwoofers help you to maximize your power capacity. Most \nsensitivity ratings measure a speaker\u2019s output with one watt of input that is one\nmeter from the driver. Some sensitivity ratings of a speaker are measures using \n2.83 volts of input rather than one watt.\nEfficiency is not an accurate indicator of a speaker or subwoofer\u2019s output \n", "capability. Efficiency should not be used to compare other speakers and \nsubwoofers to determine which is louder than the other.\nddbd1b_7ccd421135604957a4ac32af7fbe0e82mv2\nI installed an amplifier in my car, and now my lights dim when my subwoofer hit\u2019s\nlow notes or I play my stereo loud. Why is that?\nWhen vehicle lights dim after a subwoofer installation, it is an indication that \nyour amplifier was not installed properly. Dimming lights mean the amplifier is \nnot able to draw the power required from your car\u2019s electrical system to perform \nas intended. There are a few things to check if your vehicle is experiencing this\nbehavior:\nMake sure the power and ground wires that you used to connect your amplifier to \nthe battery and ground are the proper gauge. The ground wire needs to be at least\nas large as the power cable if not larger.\nCheck your ground wire connection to the body of your car. Make sure the ground \nwire is firmly connected to the vehicle\u2019s body and all paint has been removed \nfrom the area where the cable is in contact with the car. You want a metal to \nmetal contact for your ground wire to ensure the electrical return to the battery\nhas the least resistance possible.\nIn addition to the power and ground cables to the amplifier, you may also need to\nupgrade the wire that connects your car or truck battery to the frame and the \nwire running from the alternator to the battery. This is often referred to as the\nBIG 3 upgrade in the car audio world.\nIf your lights still dim after checking all of the above connections and cables, \nthen you most likely need to explore adding a capacitor between the battery and \nthe amplifier to provide a reserve of stored energy for those serious bass notes.\nYou should also consider looking into a larger or high output alternator to \naccommodate the increased electrical energy needed to run all of your \nelectronics.\nddbd1b_7ccd421135604957a4ac32af7fbe0e82mv2\nI installed an amplifier in my car, and now my lights dim when my subwoofer hit\u2019s\nlow notes or I play my stereo loud. Why is that?\nWhen vehicle lights dim after a subwoofer installation, it is an indication that \nyour amplifier was not installed properly. Dimming lights mean the amplifier is \nnot able to draw the power required from your car\u2019s electrical system to perform \nas intended. There are a few things to check if your vehicle is experiencing this\nbehavior:\nMake sure the power and ground wires that you used to connect your amplifier to \nthe battery and ground are the proper gauge. The ground wire needs to be at least\nas large as the power cable if not larger.\nCheck your ground wire connection to the body of your car. Make sure the ground \nwire is firmly connected to the vehicle\u2019s body and all paint has been removed \nfrom the area where the cable is in contact with the car. You want a metal to \nmetal contact for your ground wire to ensure the electrical return to the battery\nhas the least resistance possible.\nIn addition to the power and ground cables to the amplifier, you may also need to\nupgrade the wire that connects your car or truck battery to the frame and the \nwire running from the alternator to the battery. This is often referred to as the\nBIG 3 upgrade in the car audio world.\nIf your lights still dim after checking all of the above connections and cables, \n", "then you most likely need to explore adding a capacitor between the battery and \nthe amplifier to provide a reserve of stored energy for those serious bass notes.\nYou should also consider looking into a larger or high output alternator to \naccommodate the increased electrical energy needed to run all of your \nelectronics.\nddbd1b_7f89aa1e82d640efa29aadeb7b08bb22mv2\nWhat is car amplifier clipping?\nAmplifier clipping is when the amplifier produces distortion in the sound it \nproduces due to a lack of sufficient power. When a car amplifier is pushed beyond\nits max power handling capability, the amplifier will produce square sound waves \nwhich in turn produces in distortion. In some cases, prolonged car amp clipping \ncan result in a fried amplifier.\nddbd1b_c8d698eedb44482290c197bb4e4e6171mv2\nWhat is car audio sound dampening material?\nSound dampening material, commonly referred to by the brand name Dynamat, is a \nspecially engineered material that can be placed on car panels, behind car \nspeakers, in trunks, and car floors to help reduce road noise and panel \nvibrations. Auto manufacturers use sound dampening material to improve the ride \nquality of your vehicle and cut engine noise down in the cab. Luxury cars will \noften use thicker sound dampening in more places to provide a quiet, luxury ride.\nWe are strong advocates of sound dampening materials at Apex Customs Phoenix. \nWhen you\u2019re making an investment in quality audio gear, adding even a small \namount of sound dampening material to your installation can result in a \nsignificant improvement in the sound quality produced by your new gear.\nddbd1b_c88b8472bb4446cd885514b498ed130emv2\nDo I have to replace my factory radio to improve the sound quality of my car \nstereo?\nThe short answer is no. There are a wide variety of options to improve the \nquality of your car audio sound. You can swap out factory speakers, add external \namplifiers or add sound dampening material to provide real improvements to the \nquality of your stereo. In some instances simply adding new sources like iPhone \ninputs or bluetooth can provide all the improvements you need.\nWhen interfacing with a factory car stereo, it is critical that it is done \nproperly. Today\u2019s modern stereo head units provide a significant amount of \nintegrated features with your vehicle. If aftermarket stereo parts are not \nintegrated properly, you can cause significant damage to your cars computer \nsystem.\nCLEAR BRA\nTEMPE, AZ  | PHOENIX, AZ\nddbd1b_4ec388c8706d4fb6aa31da464d1fd38amv2\nPaint Protection\n", "STEK Automotive Films\nAt Apex Customs we understand how important protecting the investment you\u2019ve made\ninto your car is. A vehicle is one of the most expensive purchases you will make,\nand we are here to help protect that investment!\nAs an authorized dealer of the best automotive vinyl products in the industry, we\nare proud to carry the STEK USA brand of paint protection clear bra films. These \nfilms are specially formulated to protect that expensive paint job on your \nvehicle from the rough elements that you will run into on the road. They have \nleveraged their technical capabilities and scientific knowledge to create a film \nthat offers world class protection for your vehicle finish.\nOur certified installation experts will install this cutting-edge paint \nprotection clear bra film on your car, truck, van, or motorcycle. We will provide\nyour vehicle the paint protection it needs for years to come. We are conveniently\nlocated near Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Glendale, Gilbert, Chandler and \nsurrounding areas in Arizona. To learn more about our approach to automotive \ncustomization, check out our about us page.\nINSTANT HEALING PAINT PROTECTION FILM\nhydrophonic\nself-healing\n10-year-warranty\nAsset 11@2x\npartial-front-pkg\nAsset 12@2x\nfull-front-pkg\nAsset 13@2x\nentire-vehicle-pkg\nAsset 14@2x\nSTEK USA films offer:\nUnrivaled scratch and stain resistance\nExceptional clarity\nSuperior resistance to yellowing\nSelf-healing technology makes most scratches disappear\nTough, durable and maintenance free\nddbd1b_1544318738d54008985e550861a3213bmv2\nRequest Quote\n#paintprotection\nWhat is Paint Protection Film?\nPaint Protection Film (PPF), also commonly referred to under the brand name Clear\nBra, is applied to the painted surfaces of a vehicle to protect the paint from \nminor abrasions, stone chips, and bug splatters. Manufactured out of a \nthermoplastic urethane film, paint protection film has a variety of additional \napplications beyond cars, trucks, and SUVS such as motorcycles, electronics, cell\nphones, RVS, and airplanes.\nClear Bra is OEM approved by virtually every car manufacturer. Installed on \n", "different components of cars and trucks from the factory, paint protection film \nis typically installed by certified professionals due to the challenging nature \nof the installation. The primary function of Clear Bra is to protect a vehicle \nfrom the elements and potential damage from road debris such as rock chips, paint\nscuffs and scratches and even vandalism.\nThe most common installation of paint protection film is the front bumpers, hood,\nand side mirrors of cars, trucks, and SUV\u2019s. If you\u2019re looking for total paint \nprotection, Clear Bra can be installed on the entire vehicle for maximum \nprotection.\n.\nModern Automotive Paint Protection Film\nModern automotive paint protection film has been specially formulated to be \nperfectly clear and highly conformable to the surface of the vehicle. Available \nin a variety of colors and thicknesses (measured in mils), there are a number or \nmanufacturers of paint protection film with varying levels of quality and \nprotection capabilities. We only work with the best paint protection film on the \nmarket, STEK USA.\nWhile there are no certification or training requirements to purchase paint \nprotection film, the installation can be quite complex and requires a bit of a \nsteep learning curve. It takes over three years and thousands of installations \nfor an installer to be considered an expert. Because the installations require a \nhigh level of expertise, it is recommended that paint protection film be \ninstalled at a certified installation shop to avoid potential damage to your \nvehicle and wasted product.\nInstallation Methods\nThe preferred method of professional paint protection film installation is \nthrough the use of commercial plotting equipment which precisely plots film for \ninstallation on the vehicle\u2019s body. A plotter relies on specially developed \nsoftware to design and cut bulk rolls of film to exact specifications of the car,\ntruck, or SUV which allows for accurate installation that results in a factory \nappearance, so people are unable to tell that film has been applied to the \nvehicle.\nA secondary installation method for paint protection film is to use a pre-cut kit\nwhere the film comes pre-cut to your vehicle\u2019s specifications. One of the \ndownsides of a pre-cut kit is any damage to the film during installation, or if \nthe film comes improperly cut by the clear bra manufacturer, it requires that you\norder another entire kit. With plotting equipment, you can not only instantly cut\nout a new piece of film, but you can also customize the film patterns to account \nfor any aftermarket modifications that were made to the vehicle.\nRequest Quote\n#clearbra\nWhy Use Paint Protection Film?\nPaint protection film, or \u201cclear bra\u201d as it is sometimes known, is one of the \nbest ways to preserve the showroom quality finish on your vehicle. This virtually\n", "invisible film will keep your vehicle looking newer longer, without changing the \ndesign features or color. It will protect vulnerable areas such as front bumpers,\nhoods, side mirrors, door handle cavities, door edges, rocker panels, and rear \nfender panels. Preserving the finish of your vehicle with paint protection film \n(PPF) keeps your vehicle looking newer longer, and can enhance the resale value \nof your vehicle in the future. \nddbd1b_d30f5b0d87094de18e8aa38d7abfc0b4mv2 copy\nddbd1b_df1469d8d81347859a5752da859b2b82mv2\nWhere can I put Clear Bra Film on my vehicle?\nClear Bra film can be professionally installed anywhere you want to protect your \nvehicle finish from scratches, chips, stains and other damaging elements. More \nthan just a \u201cclear bra\u201d, the virtually invisible film will not alter the color or\ndesign elements of your vehicle. You can protect:\nRocker Panels\nHoods, Bumpers & Mirror Backs\nDoor Edges & Handle Cavities\nFull Hoods, Trunks and Roofs\nFull Front-Ends\nFull Vehicles\nddbd1b_2779098a93f54e5e914b982e28516cc4mv2-300x209\nRequest Quote\nstek-usa-simple-white-red\nBenefits of Clear Bra\nAutomotive Paint Protection\nddbd1b_70af00da8921414d995193860aa20ef2mv2\nPaint Protection\nThe most obvious benefit of clear bra is the shield it affords your car\u2019s paint \nfrom roadside debris. The transparent film works without altering the appearance \nof the original paint job. Common everyday hazards that would normally damage any\nunprotected vehicle will only mark the clear bra, leaving the car untouched. So \nyou can breathe a little easier when that shopping cart comes flying at your car,\nor a distracted driver accidentally bumps your fender trying to parallel park.\nddbd1b_7d5a2582f9ff4dfabb35eb4581f1502dmv2\nUniversally Applicable\nClear bra paint protection can be utilized on any car, truck or SUV and can be \napplied to the hood, bumper, fender, lights and mirrors, conforming to the shape \nof the area being covered. It can also be used effectively on boats, bicycles, \nmotor homes and even outside furniture. In fact, paint protection film was first \ndeveloped by the military to use on helicopters and armored vehicles to prevent \ndamage from flying debris.\nddbd1b_900964d4cfbb4d16bbc918e7d387ad54mv2\nLow Maintenance\nPaint protection film is maintained without much effort. Its water resistance \nensures that it does not have to be removed, as some other paint protectors may \nhave to be, before a car wash or during stormy weather. If you\u2019re noticing dirt \nor bug buildup, it can also be cleaned with mild detergent and water.\n", "ddbd1b_7875b95644d3435cbb3957fac71427a6mv2\nEasily Removable\nIf your clear car bra sustains any damage, it can be removed without difficulty, \nleaving the paint underneath unscathed and saving your wallet from the high costs\nof paint touch-up or other body work. In the event you buy a new car, there\u2019s no \nneed to worry about spending the money to get fresh protection film installed. \nYour clear bra will conveniently move along with you to whichever vehicle you \nchoose. Automotive Paint Protection\nRequest Quote\n#Q&A\nClear Bra Q&A\nddbd1b_70af00da8921414d995193860aa20ef2mv2\nWhy do I need paint protection Film?\nPaint protection film, or clear bra as it\u2019s commonly referred to, is the best way\nto protect and preserve the factory showroom quality paint job on your vehicle. \nIt is virtually invisible and provides a durable layer of urethane film to \nmaintain your car, truck, or SUV\u2019s paint job without changing the color or design\nof your OEM or aftermarket paint. The urethane film available in a variety of mil\nthicknesses will protect areas of your vehicle such as hoods, side mirrors, or \nfront bumpers that are vulnerable to chips, dings, dents, and scratches from \ndebris on the road. PFF is an investment that pays for itself by helping to \nmaintain the residual value of our vehicle.\nddbd1b_a081edccc3924fef8315f999fb8626b0mv2\nCan I install Clear Bra myself?\n3M, Suntek, and Xpel all highly recommend that paint protection film be installed\nby a certified, trained installer. Professional installers have the experience \nand training to ensure the paint protection film is installed properly and is fit\nperfectly to your vehicle. The warranties offered by the protection film \nmanufacturers are only valid if a certified installer installs the Clear Bra \nmaterial.\nWith that said, it is possible to install Clear Bar paint protection film \nyourself. If you have any experience with installed window tint film or vinyl \nwrap, then you may just have the skills and experience required to complete a \nClear Bra installation. There are some video\u2019s available on youtube that will \nprovide tips and walkthrough of protection film installation. We do highly \nrecommend you pick up an installation tool kit to go along with your film \npurchase to reduce the potential for damage.\nIf you\u2019re looking just to purchase the film, we can plot out some material for \nyour application for the cost of material and a plotting fee. Just contact our \nsales staff at Apex Customs, and they\u2019ll provide you a quote.\nddbd1b_f7d89bbf5daf40c6b53a8fb98a613842mv2\nIs Clear Bra film removable?\nYes. Paint protection film is specifically formulated to be removed easily \n", "without damage to your car, truck, or SUV\u2019s OEM paint. Clear Bra is removed by \nutilizing a heat gun or steamer and peeling the film off the surface of the \nvehicle at n 180-degree angle. STEK USA recommend that paint protection film be \nremoved by a certified installer to ensure there is no damage to the paint.\nApex Customs Phoenix certified installers can remove your paint protection film \nsafely without risk of damage to your factory paint and body work.\nddbd1b_797757029b1b4ff4b1081c1164da8b63mv2\nShould I apply a paint sealant such as opticoat or cQuartz over my paint before \napplying paint protection film?\nPaint sealant\u2019s such as Opti-Coat or cQuartz should not be applied to the surface\nof the vehicle of any part that you will be applying paint protection film to. \nPaint sealants create a low surface energy on the paint surface which causes \npaint protection film adhesion issues both during installation and throughout the\nlife of the protection film. There is no benefit to applying a paint sealant \nbefore the protection film is applied because the film will provide far superior \nprotection benefits from road debris and environmental variables than a product \nlike Opti-Coat or cQuartz ever could.\nddbd1b_b4652247a3984667b4b2819044a5f83fmv2\nHow does paint protection film such as STEK USA heal itself?\nSTEK USA paint protection films use a special polymer in their clear coat which \nflows even after the product is cured. As a result, the clear coat will re-level \nthe film covering dings, dents, and scratches in the film when the surface is \ndisturbed. These products are a great investment because they will provide longer\nlasting protection keeping your car looking good as new for years after you\u2019ve \ninstalled the Clear Bra film.\n37174025 - new cg 3d render of generic luxury detail sports car illustration \nisolated on a white background. with stylized noise effects\nFor self-healing paint protection Film, how deep of a scratch will heal itself?\nSelf-healing film is designed to heal common swirl marks and surface scratches \nthat occur during routine car washes and minor damage caused by road debris. If \nthe dent, ding, or scratch penetrates through the films clear coat, it will not \nself-heal.\nddbd1b_8e6e3720cd774f95aeceeb87c6c8a854mv2\nHow long does it take for self-healing paint protection film to heal itself?\nThe time required to heal a scratch or ding requires on the severity of the \ndamage as well as the ambient temperature of the environment the vehicle is in. \nMost minor scratches will heal in approx. one hour at room temperature. Healing \ntime is typically quicker in warmer clients like we have here in Phoenix. You can\nalso accelerate the healing process by pouring hot water over the damaged areas \nto heat the clear coat of the film so it will re-level itself.\nddbd1b_bc5af1e46ba74704be3c154f54a83c4amv2\nHow many times will the self-healing Clear Bra heal itself?\nThere is no limit to the number of times self-healing paint protection film can \n", "heal itself. Provided the clear coat is not penetrated all the way through, it \nwill continue to heal itself for many years. At Apex Customs Phoenix, we highly \nrecommend the self-healing professional clear bra films because the investment \nwill last longer and keep your vehicle looking better for longer than any other \npaint protection technology on the market.\nddbd1b_81c6cd916ebd4df098deebeecea7ed18mv2\nHow does Clear Bra resist staining and yellowing?\nPaint protection film clear coat offers a low surface energy making it difficult \nfor any organic compound to stick to the film and cause staining. Environment \ncontaminants such as exhaust smoke, pollution, and road oils which typically \ncause yellowing, can be removed by regular washing thanks to the low surface area\nand resistant technologies in the film.\nddbd1b_fa729a4d51a94f4cacfefaae3b4dac0emv2\nHow do I address stains that don\u2019t come off my paint protection film during \nnormal washing?\nThere are a variety of cleaning products available to remove stains on Clear Bra \nthat do not come off with regular soap and water from a car wash. Before \ninvesting in a special cleaning product, Apex Customs recommends trying a little \nisopropyl rubbing alcohol on a microfiber rag. Typically rubbing alcohol will \nremove the stains but if there is a stain or debris that has been on the surface \nof the film for a long period, you can also try a tiny amount of lacquer thinner.\nAnother effective product for cleaning paint protection film is Bug and Tar \nRemover which can typically be found at a local auto parts store.\nddbd1b_59cd5af1d2d24e1ea3180b97b877078dmv2\nDoes paint protection film make the factory paint underneath the film fade \ndifferently?\nClear Bra film allows all UV to pass through the film which fades your paint \nunderneath at the same rate as it would without the film. While paint protection \nfilm does protect your vehicle from chips, scratches, and dings, it does not \nprotect the paint from the sun in the same ways Vinyl Wrap does.\nddbd1b_94a0cc7bff054d7bbe0783e904348d36mv2\nCan I use a pressure washer on paint protection film? If so, how long should I \nwait after the installation before using a pressure washer?\nYes, you can use a pressure washer on Clear Bra film. It\u2019s best to wait at least \n48 hours after installation before using a pressure washer on paint protection \nfilm. If you do decide to use a pressure washer, you should avoid the edges of \nthe protection film as the water pressure could cause the edges to lift and ruin \nthe adhesive. We do not recommend using automatic car washes, especially the ones\nthat utilize brushes to clean the car.\nddbd1b_5a456212738a4808a1a24dad4ecd7f1bmv2\nCan I use quick detailer products or detail sprays on paint protection film?\nMost car wash, wax, and detail sprays are safe to use on Clear Bra film. We do \nrecommend that you avoid any products that contain high amounts of petroleum \ndistillates such as kerosene or naphtha. A high-quality detail spray is a great \n", "option for cleaning paint protection films.\nddbd1b_4b0941b1638b4621a2e3fb52bbaf57famv2\nWhat is the expected lifespan of paint protection films?\nThe premium versions of paint protection films offered by 3M, Suntek, and Xpel \ncan last up to 10 years. They are warrantied against yellowing, delaminating, \nstaining, cracking, bubbling, and peeling for this time period. Typically we \nadvise that an average paint protection film will last between 4 to 7 years in \nthe Phoenix Arizona climate.\nCERAMIC PRO\nTEMPE, AZ  |  PHOENIX, AZ\nddbd1b_8669d8a3d6354dc1ae04327922e2e332mv2\nPaint Protection/ Paint Coating\nCERAMIC PRO\nAt Apex Customs we appreciate the investment that you have made in your vehicle, \nand we are here to help protect that investment!\nAs an authorized dealer of the best automotive coating products in the industry, \nwe are proud to carry CERAMIC PRO hydrophobic nano-ceramic paint coating. This \nproduct is specifically designed to lock in your paint's perfect shine and \npromote an easily cleanable surface. The hydrophobic nature of the product allows\nwater to bead right off and carry dirt particulates with it.\nCeramic Pro offers:\nUnrivaled scratch and stain resistance\nExceptional clarity\nSuperior resistance dirt and grime\ndurable glass shield technology\nTough, durable and maintenance free\nCorrosion resistance\nOxidation resistance\nUV protection\nddbd1b_1544318738d54008985e550861a3213b_mv2\nOur certified installation experts will install this cutting-edge paint \nprotection on your car, truck, van, or motorcycle. We offer this product for \ncomplete exterior paint, plastic moldings, interior, wheels, calipers and even \nglass. This service will provide protection your vehicle needs for years to come.\n We are conveniently located near Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Glendale, \nGilbert, Chandler and surrounding areas in Arizona. To learn more about our \n", "approach to automotive customization, check out our about us page.\nRequest Quote\n#CERAMIC PRO\nWhat is Ceramic PRO?\nCalled by many names with many products to choose from Apex Customs weeds through\nthose options to offer only the best and newest technology on the market. We know\nhow hard people work for their vehicle, with nano-ceramic coatings we offer a way\nto keep your paint and other vehicle components protected. This protection is \nevermore important in our harsh Arizona environment. Being one of the few shops \nin the area that also offers autobody and paint as well as coatings we are \nproperly poised to know how to offer you the best quality install in the \nbusiness.\nCeramic Pro offers the best possible product on the market consistently ahead of \nthe technology curves and offering the best warranty's in the business. As a \ncertified installer all Ceramic Pro products you are approved for the Ceramic Pro\nwarranty's.\nOur most common package is the silver package which includes paint correction, \none layer of  9H complete exterior paint coating a layer of light top coat a \ntreatment of all plastics and your rims and finally a window and windshield \ntreatment.\nModern Automotive Sealants\nIn this the modern age chemical coating technology is advancing quickly. We \nunderstand the chemistry and we understand your vehicle our vow to you is only to\noffer the best technology in the market, we have done the footwork so you don't \nhave to.\nInstallation Methods\nVehicles come from the factory in many cases needing some form of paint \ncorrection. Under close examination swirl marks and paint flaws can be found on \nalmost any vehicle. Before we lock your paint into our hard glass shell we go \nthrough the extra effort to make sure your paint is in perfect condition. Our \ncoatings are only then installed by our expert staff with hundreds of procedures \nin their history. Finally we are one of the few shops in the area to use a \ncontrolled paint booth environment with air movement systems to assure no \ncontamination gets in your new coating before curing.\nRequest Quote\n#PAINTSEAL\nWhy Paint Seal?\nPaint protection sealant, or nanocoating as it is sometimes known, is one of the \nbest ways to preserve the showroom quality finish on your vehicle. This virtually\ninvisible shell of protection will keep your vehicle looking newer longer, \nwithout changing the design features or color. It will protect vulnerable areas \nsuch as front bumpers, hoods, side mirrors, door handle cavities, door edges, \nrocker panels, and rear fender panels. Preserving the finish of your vehicle with\nCeramic Pro keeps your vehicle looking newer longer, and can enhance the resale \n", "value of your vehicle in the future. \nceramic_pro_automotive_comparison\nSo what can I nanocoat?\nCermic pro can be installed on virtually any area of your vehicle. Our most \npopular option is as an exterior paint sealant but we can also coat interiors, \nwheels, calipers, glass and plastics:\nProtect paint from carwash brushes\nmake brake dust disappear from calipers and wheels with a quick water spray\nkeep your interior dash, leathers and plastics protected against drying and \ncraking\nFull hoods, trunks and roofs from bird droppings and tree sap\nCPlogo\nBenefits of Nano Coating\nAutomotive Paint Protection\nddbd1b_f10e5085c55d411c8172421ed6d4a281_mv2\nPaint Protection\nThe most obvious benefit of Ceramic Pro is it offers a glass shield which affords\nyour car\u2019s paint a first layer of protection. The transparent coating works \nwithout altering the appearance of the original paint job.  No hardwater marks as\nany liquid will quickly shed away from the protected area.\nddbd1b_f120de947b014567ac6535d8aaa72757_mv2\nUniversally Applicable\nCoating products can be utilized on any car, truck or SUV and can be applied to \nthe hood, bumper, fender, lights and mirrors, protecting anything it is applied \nto. It can also be used effectively on boats, bicycles, motor homes and even \noutside furniture.\nddbd1b_900964d4cfbb4d16bbc918e7d387ad54_mv2\nLow Maintenance\nProtection coatings are zero maintenance. Simply wash your vehicle as you usually\ndo, in fact you will find it even easier to maintain than before the product was \napplied.\nddbd1b_eb0411369f7e4b6fb7d59efab300971a_mv2\nNo matter the substrate we have a coating for you\nWith many products to offer Ceramic Pro can be used on plastic, wood, glass, \nstone, leather, paint protection film, vehicle wrap vinyl, textile and more.\nRequest Quote\n#9H\n", "Ceramic PRO Hydrophobic Nanocoating\nAutomotive Paint Protection\nWith the best warranty and protection on the market we are proud to offer our \nclients Ceramic pro products. We want your vehicle looking as awesome as you do. \nArizona is an especially harsh environment on vehicles. Coating your vehicle will\nallow your plastics, paint and leather a fighting chance in the brutal desert. \nCeramic Pro 9H offers...\n \nddbd1b_6639b4572d2143178c473eced97f88fb_mv2\nScratch Resistance: Up to 3 times more durable than your OEM paint with just a \ncouple layers of 9H protection\n \n \nSuper Hydrophobic Effect: Allows water to bead off from anything it is applied \nmaking your vehicle even easier to clean\n \nThermal Resistance: Up to 1200 degrees Celsius\n \nAnti-Graffiti: Feel free to anger your girlfriend, the anti graffiti capabilities\nhave got you covered\n \nOxidation and Corrosion Resistance: Weather you spend your time in Phoenix or in \nthe mountains of Flagstaff these protections are vital in our brutal surroundings\n \nHigh gloss finish: Does not dull your OEM high gloss paint\nCeramic PRO\nceramic_pro_product_bottles_image\nRequest Quote\n#paintprotection\nNanocoating Q&A\nddbd1b_140be137d43d4eabb307236d707a4f38_mv2\nIs Ceramic Pro safe for my paint?\nThis product is specially formatted not to damage your paint or clearcoat and \nwill void no manufacture warranty.\nddbd1b_5d691c8724404b1db74ffa684f1dd7b8_mv2\nDoes Ceramic Pro fade, crack or yellow?\nHaving undergone real life and SGS testing Ceramic Pro has stood up to testing in\neven the harshest environments.\nddbd1b_f7d89bbf5daf40c6b53a8fb98a613842mv2\nIs Ceramic Pro an alternate to wax?\nYes. Once applied you will never need to wax again. Cleaning your vehicle will be\n", "as easy as cleaning your windshield with no need for harsh wash products or \nwaxing.\nddbd1b_797757029b1b4ff4b1081c1164da8b63mv2\nWill Ceramic Pro protect my vehicle from scratching?\nYes! After the coating cures it will become 3 times harder than your paint. \nCeramic pro is a glass coating and while we all know glass can still be scratched\nor chipped it is much more resistant than your stock clearcoat.\nddbd1b_b4652247a3984667b4b2819044a5f83fmv2\nCan Ceramic Pro coat other areas of my vehicle?\nYes. We can coat paint, wood, plastics, leather, glass, wheels, calipers, and \nmuch more.\n37174025 - new cg 3d render of generic luxury detail sports car illustration \nisolated on a white background. with stylized noise effects\nDoes the product require annual servicing?\nYes. To maintain your warranty, you need to attend an annual service. This is to \nensure the Ceramic Pro performs properly for the entire length of the warranty. \nIf an annual inspection is missed, the warranty defaults to the lesser package at\nthe time of the missed annual inspection. i.e. A Gold (Lifetime) warranty becomes\na Silver (5 year) warranty when an annual service is missed.\nddbd1b_14d3c8fbc2f84931ab9a12d7eb292756_mv2\nWhat is the application process and how long does it take?\nThe process of Ceramic Pro will take between 1-5 days depending on the condition \nof your paint, the size of the vehicle and the packages you select. The 1st step \nis to wash and prep the vehicle. The 2nd step is to correct all the imperfections\nin the paint such as swirls and scratches. Once the vehicle is properly prepped, \na body shop safe prep solvent will be applied to the entire vehicle to get to \nbare paint. At this stage the coating process will begin, and each panel of the \nvehicle will have Ceramic Pro applied, leveled, and stacked to achieve the \npackage you have selected.\nddbd1b_e2d05568d3e84d2fbb13ba0500b75ab1_mv2\nCan I apply Ceramic Pro to my own vehicle?\nCeramic Pro does not recommend this, as there will be no warranty and if done \nincorrectly you may permanently alter your vehicle.\nddbd1b_81c6cd916ebd4df098deebeecea7ed18mv2\nCan you coat vinyl wrap? Do you recommend coating my new vehicle wrap?\nYes we can. Using specially formulated PPF film and vinyl coating we can coat \nyour new wrap. This will add an additional layer of coating and make the products\neven easier to clean. Vehicle wrap films can still scratch coating them will help\nkeep them in perfect condition. As vehicle wrap and PPF installs we know the ins \nand outs on how to use these products in perfect harmony.\nddbd1b_fa729a4d51a94f4cacfefaae3b4dac0emv2\n", "You just powdercoated my wheels/calipers, can i coat them?\nYes we can, in fact we even discount the service in tandem since we want your \nvehicle looking as good as you do. Coating wheels and calipers will make cleaning\nthem a breeze brake dust will simply spray away with a good hose.\nddbd1b_59cd5af1d2d24e1ea3180b97b877078dmv2\nWhy is Apex the best place to go for coatings?\nApex believes in only offering the best possible products in the market to its \ncustomers. We are in this for the long game, your vehicle is a billboard for us \nand we want it looking great always. We R&D every product ourselves before giving\nit the Apex seal of approval. Our on staff chemist studies these type of products\ndown to a molecular level. Not only can you get your coating done here but also \nyour clear bra, stereo, wheels or anything else auto related.\nddbd1b_0bb09b8cd1da4642bfa470cbce0a27d3_mv2\nCan I use a pressure washer?\nYes.\nddbd1b_5a456212738a4808a1a24dad4ecd7f1bmv2\nWould you use this coating on your own vehicle?\nIf its a vehicle you want to own for years, want cleaning to be easy and care how\nyour vehicle looks absolutely we would.\nddbd1b_4b0941b1638b4621a2e3fb52bbaf57famv2\nWhat is the expected lifespan of paint protection films?\nWe offer Gold (lifetime warranty), silver (5 years) and bronze (2 years).\nENGINE PERFORMANCE\nPHOENIX, AZ\nddbd1b_950fc0bf0b87491399f11869243ae473mv2\nPerformance Automotive\nUnleash the True Power of Your Motor\nAt Apex Customs Phoenix, we are a full-service custom automotive shop offering a \nwide range of car, truck, and SUV services to create the custom ride you\u2019ve \nalways dreamed of. We understand that a truly custom ride requires a number of \nupgrades to build a complete package and one of the most important aftermarket \nupgrades to your vehicle is a performance upgrade. We offer a wide variety of \nengine performance upgrades that will take your ride to the next level. The \nskilled technicians at our Phoenix custom automotive shop can sup up your ride \nwith a number of engine performance upgrades from Cold Air Intakes and Exhausts \nto engine performance tuning.  \nWhen it comes to engine performance upgrades, it\u2019s important to select a shop \nthat understands the full scope of what\u2019s required to improve the horsepower, \n", "torque, and responsiveness of your ride. Engine performance is about matching the\nright parts to the right application. Whether you\u2019re just looking for a little \nmore responsiveness and aggressive sound or looking to add 200 horsepower, we \nhave the expertise and experience to help you effectively plan, source, and \ninstall the components that will get you to your desired result.\nddbd1b_5f57e364698a41eebe2b844199d42874mv2\nPerformance Services\nEngine Tuning\nCold Air Intakes\nPerformance Exhaust\nIntake Manifolds\nSuperchargers \nAt Apex Customs Phoenix, our technicians will give you the full package. We will \nprovide you recommendations for the best parts and services for your goals and \ninstall them with professional accuracy. We\u2019ll help you to choose the best \noverall set of upgrades that will work to complement each other for the \nperformance you desire.\nEngine performance services for Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Glendale, \nGilbert, Chandler and surrounding areas in Arizona.\nRequest Quote\n#horsepower\nEngine Performance Services\nddbd1b_49d8441602ec40aca516b79ec97134demv2-300x182\nPerformance Exhaust\nLooking for some better performance and great sound from an aftermarket exhaust? \nAt our Phoenix performance exhaust shop, we have the tools, equipment, expertise,\nand knowledge to install any performance exhaust system you\u2019re looking to add to \nyour vehicle. A performance exhaust upgrade is typically step two in most \nperformance upgrade packages. An aftermarket performance exhaust will not only \nallow improved exhaust flow and less restriction in the combustion chamber \nleading to improved performance, the changes in the muffler design will give your\nride that aggressive performance sound you want out of a performance car, truck, \nor SUV.\nAt Apex Customs Phoenix, we have partnerships with a number of aftermarket \nperformance exhaust systems such as Magnaflow, Borla, Corsa, and Flowmaster. We \ncan install any performance exhaust system you\u2019re looking for, headers, cat back,\nmufflers, you name it. Our sales staff can help you choose the best performance \nexhaust for your car, truck, or SUV, and our expert installers will remove your \nfactory exhaust and install your new performance exhaust will precision and \nexpertise.\nddbd1b_27ec437ef240452a94e2537e8c39735bmv2-300x182\nSuperchargers\nLooking for some real performance? Forced air is the king of performance upgrades\nand superchargers, also referred to as blowers, are the easiest way to a lot of \nhorsepower and torque. At our Phoenix supercharger installation shop, we have the\n", "skills, tools, and expertise to get your ride some serious ponies.\nA supercharger \\ blower will bolt on to the top of your motor and force cold air \ninto your motor resulting in increased horsepower and torque. We work with a \nnumber of supercharger suppliers like Magnuson, Roush, Edlebrock, Whipple, \nVortech, Paxton, and ProCharger. Our sales staff will help you choose the best \nsupercharger for your vehicle so you\u2019ll get the most out of your investment. Our \nexpert installers will professionally install your supercharger ensuring every \nbolt is tightened to factory spec. We\u2019ll then perform an ECU tune on your vehicle\nusing the included supercharger manufacturing tune to recalibrate your motor to \naccommodate your new parts.\nRequest Quote\nddbd1b_f9c73b6d58b84d96b3d813eae80b89abmv2-300x182\nCold Air Intakes\nLooking to improve the airflow into your motor for increased horsepower, torque, \nand responsiveness? A Cold Air Intake is one of the first steps many automotive \nenthusiasts take when they\u2019re looking for a performance boost for their ride. \nCold Air Intakes help improve the air flow into your engine allowing it to \nbreathe easier and get a better combustion out of your motor. Better combustion, \ncooler air, and more air flow are the perfect recipe for more horsepower and \ntorque as well as improved gas mileage.\nCold Air Intakes come in a variety of size, shapes, and styles from a number of \naftermarket parts manufacturers. At our Phoenix Cold Air Intake shop, we have the\nexpertise, knowledge, and tools to help you select the perfect Cold Air Intake \nfor your vehicle and install it with expert precision.\nAt Apex Customs Phoenix, we can install any Cold Air Intake system you are \nlooking at for your vehicle. We have partnerships with K&N, Volant, AirRaid, AFE,\nand Spectre all of whom offer a number of options for your car, truck, or SUV. We\ncan even build a completely custom intake system and cap it with one of the best \nair filters in the market from AMSOIL. If you\u2019re in the market for a Cold Air \nIntake system, contact us today and we\u2019ll get you taken care of.\nddbd1b_4a3216b052894a27ba35e8ad6bad7acdmv2-300x182\nIntake Manifold\nLooking for a performance intake manifold upgrade for your car, truck, or SUV? At\nour Phoenix performance automotive shop, we have the skills, tools, and expertise\nto install your aftermarket intake manifold with precision. Performance intake \nmanifolds are another step in the engine performance upgrade package. Intake \nmanifolds like the ones from FAST, are engineered to improve the flow and \nvelocity of the air into your combustion chamber which results in improved \nhorsepower, torque, and gas mileage out of your motor.\nAt Apex Customs Phoenix, we can install any performance intake you are looking to\nadd to your car, truck, or SUV. Our sales staff will help you select the best \nperformance intake manifold for your vehicle taking into consideration any other \nmodifications you have on your vehicle. Our expert installers will then install \nyour aftermarket intake manifold with precision taking care to ensure every bolt \nis tightened to factory spec.\n", "ddbd1b_bd152eb0ed1640579bcbda9935c9ef12_mv2\nDyno Tuning\nAt Apex Customs we offer custom dyno tuning on our state of the art Mustang \nDynomometer. Our MD-1750 Mustang Dyno is the largest Dynomometer available on the\nWest Coast capable of up to 3,000 horsepower and 250 MPH. While a handheld tune \ncan get you started, there is no substitute for a custom dyno tune. Every vehicle\nand driver is unique. Your engine's performance can be impacted by even the \nsmallest environmental variables such as temperature and humidity, let alone any \ncustom performance parts you add to your ride. Vehicle manufacturers and handheld\ntuning developers simply can't account for all of the potential variables your \nmotor is faced with. As a result, OEM and handheld programming of your vehicle \nECU will always be detuned leaving your vehicle far short of its true potential.\nAt Apex Customs we work with a variety of custom tuning software from HP Tuners \nto EFI Live. Our expert tuners will hone in your ECU programming, run several \ntest runs on our Mustang Dyno to ensure everything is perfectly in sync, and \nunleash the true power of your motor! With every Dyno run we provide before and \nafter Dyno graphs and results so you have the scientific evidence of your \nvehicles true performance.\nddbd1b_6fbe4b45efd64a9d80f53dcb01b76779mv2-300x182\nHandheld Tuning\nAre you looking to unleash the true power potential of your engine? An engine \ntune is one of the best ways to improve the performance of your motor, a \nnecessity if you plan to upgrade any of your factory engine parts to aftermarket \nperformance parts. Anytime you add new performance parts, it\u2019s critical that you \nadjust your engines tuning parameters to account for the changes to the air/fuel \nmixture. A handheld tuner is a perfect solution as it allows you to re-tune your \nride to new parameters every time you swap in a new part.\nAt our Phoenix engine tuning shop, we have the tools and expertise to help you \nunleash the true power of your car, truck, or SUV. Our sales staff will help you \nselect the best engine tuner for your application. We have partnerships with \nSuperchips, DiabloSport, SCT, and Hypertech to provide you with a wide range of \nengine tuning options. Our expert installers will use the handheld tuner to help \nyou dial your motor in and unleash the true performance potential of your car, \ntruck, or SUV.\nRequest Quote\n#enginetuning\nEngine Tuning Service\nEngine tuning is one of the most important upgrades you can perform when you're \nlooking to improve the performance of your vehicle. When car manufacturers \ndevelop the engine parameters used by the computer to control the fuel, air, and \nexhaust timing of your vehicle, they limited by regulations that require them to \nstay within specific limits. Additionally, they program their engine control \nmodels with the understanding that the vehicle will be operating in a wide range \nof climates, driving habits, and driver preferences. As a result, there is often \na significant amount of potential engine performance that is left on the table. \nAn engine control module tune will help you unleash that additional horsepower \n", "and torque.\nCar mechanic working in auto repair service.\nAnother factor that makes an engine tune an important upgrade to include in your \nperformance upgrade package is, engines are finely tuned by the manufacturer to \nexact specifications of the parts installed when the car is assembled. Any time \nyou swap out or change factory parts to aftermarket performance parts, it's \ncritical that you update the parameters the engine's computer uses to calculate \nair/fuel ratios and ignition timing. If you don't tune your vehicle after \nswapping out factory parts for performance parts, you not only leave potential \npower on the table and ruin your fuel mileage, you risk serious irreversible \ndamage to your engine.\nThe engine control module also referred to as the ECM or ECU, is responsible for \ncalculating the amount of fuel to squirt into the piston chamber to produce the \nideal combustion required for a motor to produce power. In addition to fuel \ncalculations, the ECU controls the timing of the ignition spark produced by the \nspark plugs to ignite the air/fuel mixture in the combustion chamber. In order to\nmake these calculations, the ECM relies on a series of mathematical tables \ncombined with data feedback it receives from the oxygen sensors which measure the\nmotors exhaust from the combustion process and mass air flow sensors which \nmeasure the amount of air that comes into the motor through the intake system.\nWhen you modify parts like the intake system with a cold air intake, the exhaust \nwith a header system or performance exhaust, or add a forced air induction system\nlike a supercharger, the data stored in the mathematical tables of the ECU are no\nlonger accurate. This confuses the engine control module as it expects to read \ncertain fuel richness from the oxygen sensors in the exhaust based on it's \nanticipated calculations. When the engine control module see's inaccurate reads, \nit will compensate by using more or less fuel than is necessary which results in \nrich and lean scenarios which will damage parts like your catalytic converter, \npistons, and engine block and as results in an underperforming engine that wastes\nfuel and reduces power.\nRequest Quote\n#coldairintake\nCold Air Intake Installation\nA cold air intake is an aftermarket performance upgrade you can install on your \ncar, truck, or SUV to increase the horsepower and torque of your motor. Short Ram\nIntake, Mega Ram Intake, Cool Air Intake, Cold Air Intake, Aftermarket Intake, \nCAI, and cone intake are some of the common terms used for this engine \nperformance modification, but they all come down to the same basic idea: Remove \nyour overly restrictive stock (factory) air box and filter and replace it with an\naftermarket system.\nA motor produces power by taking air (oxygen), mixing it with a combustible fuel,\nand introducing an ignition spark to produce power. By increasing the amount of \nair flow into your motor, you can correspondingly increase the power output by \nthe combustion process. Adding additional fuel to the combustion process is easy,\nall you have to do is install larger injectors and/or change the programming of \nyour vehicles ECU. Increasing air flow in your motor is more challenging which is\nwhere a cold air intake comes into play.\n", "ddbd1b_d0e1314599ce41838f80180965fe2c66mv2\nA cold air intake system increases airflow into your motor by dropping the \ntemperature of the air sucked into the motor. Colder air, is denser air which \nresults in more oxygen within a smaller volume of air. More oxygen in the \ncombustion process means more power. Another benefit of cold air intakes comes \nfrom the reduction in air flow resistance. Cold air intake manufacturers have \ngone to great lengths to remove any restrictions to airflow throughout the intake\npiping. The interior of the piping in a cold air system has been polished and \never turn in the piping has been tuned to reduce air flow resistance. Cold air \nintakes also decrease air turbulence within the piping which also improves \nairflow and volume into the combustion chamber.\nThe most common strategies aftermarket cold air intake manufacturers utilize to \nimprove air flow through a CAI are: increasing the diameter of the air intake \nfilter and piping, smoothing the interior of the intake to reduce air resistance,\nproviding a more direct route from the air source to the engines intake manifold,\nusing a more efficient and less restrictive air filter, and tuning the length and\ncurves in the intake piping to provide maximum airflow at certain engine speeds.\nWhen it comes to increasing airflow into a motor to improve performance, there \nare many options. Superchargers, turbochargers, and cold air intakes all increase\nairflow resulting in increased horsepower and torque. Of these options, a cold \nair intake is an easy and affordable solution to implement without overly \nimpacting your fuel consumption. CAI\u2019s are a cheap alternative for improved \nperformance when you have the money or time to invest in a major engine \nmodification like a turbo-charger. They are also a critical component to support \nother modifications such as a turbocharger, supercharger, and performance exhaust\nsystem. If you plan on doing a larger upgrade, a cold air intake is a great \nmodification to start with now that will also support your larger engine \nperformance modifications later.\nBenefits of Cold Air Intakes\nddbd1b_59ecb00219de49aa92c76e1a04a1d60fmv2\nEnhanced Sound\nA cold air intake offers on unmatched aggressive sound that true automotive \nenthusiasts crave. There is nothing better on a performance car, truck, or SUV \nthan a roaring engine sound to show everyone how capable your vehicle is under \nthe hood. Cold air intakes allow more air to course through the engine and \ntypically remove restrictive sound dampening systems to produce an engine sound \nthat most can lovers find thrilling. If you\u2019re not a fan of the increased noise, \nthere are aftermarket intake systems which can muffle the nose while still \nproviding the increased performance and engine efficiency.\nddbd1b_7afd500e2e154a8c9a53daa2360a6691_mv2\nImproved Power and Acceleration\nf you install a cold air intake from a reputable manufacturer such as K&N, \nVolant, or Airaid, or Spectre, your car, truck, or SUV can experience increased \nhorsepower. Reputable manufacturers invest in the research and development in the\ncold air intake systems they produce to ensure they have a measurable improvement\nover your stock air intake system. The level of increased horsepower you can \n", "expect from a cold air intake installation varies from vehicle to vehicle due to \nthe interplay of other engine components. Typically cold air intakes result in a \n5 to 20 horsepower increasing depending on the vehicle and engine size. If you \nare planning additional modifications such as a performance exhaust and \nsupercharger, a cold air intake could compound the horsepower improvements.\nCold air intake can also improve your motors responsiveness during acceleration \nthanks to the increased air available for combustion with an aftermarket intake \nsystem. With the additional air available, your motor is capable of reaching your\ndesired speed quicker than a stock intake system on a car. Anybody who enjoys \nracing cars understand how much faster acceleration improves the enjoying of your\ncar, truck, or SUV.\nddbd1b_bfdc44dea47b4901a3f653789555209a_mv2\nIncreased Fuel Economy\nMotors rely on a perfect mixture of air and fuel in order to produce the \ncombustion explosion required to power your car, truck, or SUV. If your vehicle \nis not getting the air it requires to create the ideal air/fuel ratio for \ncombustion, your vehicle will consume more fuel to compensate for lack of oxygen.\nCar, truck, and SUV manufacturers design the factory intake system to be quiet \nrather than fuel efficient. As a result, they tend to incorporate more fuel into \nthe air/fuel mixture to still produce the desired power. By opening up your air \nflow with an aftermarket intake system, your motor can consume more oxygen which \ntranslates to improved MPG\u2019s.\nddbd1b_85ac6bdaf9b342fa9cfd469b824adc11_mv2\nMore Effective Filtration\nMotors rely on a perfect mixture of air and fuel in order to produce the \ncombustion explosion required to power your car, truck, or SUV. If your vehicle \nis not getting the air it requires to create the ideal air/fuel ratio for \ncombustion, your vehicle will consume more fuel to compensate for lack of oxygen.\nCar, truck, and SUV manufacturers design the factory intake system to be quiet \nrather than fuel efficient. As a result, they tend to incorporate more fuel into \nthe air/fuel mixture to still produce the desired power. By opening up your air \nflow with an aftermarket intake system, your motor can consume more oxygen which \ntranslates to improved MPG\u2019s.\n#supercharger\nSupercharger Upgrades\nWhat is a supercharger?\nStarting from the early days of Henry ford and his motorized horse carriage, \nautomotive enthusiasts, engineers, and speed junkies have been searching for ways\nto increase the power output of the internal combustion motor. The first attempts\nat increasing power was to simply place a larger engine in the vehicle. However \nlarger engines aren\u2019t always practical, they typically cost more to build and \nmaintain, weigh more, and are difficult to fit into the engine bay of a vehicle.\n", "Thankfully there is a better way to add power to your engine that will not only \nadd ponies and rubber melting torque, but will improve the efficiency and provide\nyou instant on power. You can accomplish more power by simply forcing more air \ninto the combustion chamber which when supplemented with a little more fuel, is a\nrecipe for the neck snapping power you\u2019ve been dreaming of.\nddbd1b_f3f9a28972754038bb5d3ca767846f99_mv2\nForced induction is without a doubt the best way to improve the horsepower and \ntorque of your car, truck, or SUV. Forced air literally supercharges engine \nperformance by compressing the air flowing into your motor resulting in dense, \noxygen rich air in the air/fuel ratio. This allows the motor to burn more fuel \nand due more work, which results in increased horsepower and torque.\nThere are two types of forced induction upgrades that can add boost to your motor\nto increase power. The first is a turbo charger which utilizes a turbine spun by \nthe exhaust gas from the combustion process to compress the incoming air. The \nsecond forced air induction upgrade is a supercharger which is driven \nmechanically by a belt, gear, shaft, or chain which is connected to the engine\u2019s \ncrankshaft. As the crankshaft turns on a motor, the mechanical connection to the \nsupercharger in turn turns a series of screws in the supercharger which compress \nthe air that is sucked in through the induction system.\nHow does a SuperCharger work?\nThe typical four-stroke motor dedicates one stroke to the process of air intake. \nAs the piston moves down in the combustion chamber, a vacuum is created which \nsucks air into the chamber at atmospheric pressure. Once the air is drawn into \nthe motor, it is combined with fuel to form a charge which is a packet of \npotential energy which can be transformed into useful kinetic energy through the \nchemical reaction known as combustion. A spark plug is used to \u201cspark\u201d or \ninitiate the combustion process which is essentially a chemical reaction. As the \nfuel is oxidized in the process, a good amount of energy is released which in \nturn drives the piston down and creates a reciprocating motion on the crankshaft \nwhich is eventually transferred to the wheels.\nIn order to boost the performance of your engine, you essentially need to create \na more powerful explosion in the combustion changer. Unfortunately, you can\u2019t \njust add more fuel to the combustion mixture for a more powerful explosion, you \nneed more oxygen to go along with it. Combustion requires a 14 part to one part \nfuel mixture which means you need a larger volume of oxygen in your mixture to \ncreate a more powerful explosion. The bottom line for an engine performance \nupgrade is you need more air for more power.\nEnter the supercharger. A supercharger will increase the oxygen levels in your \nengines combustion chamber by compress the air drawn in through the intake system\nto above atmospheric pressure without creating a vacuum. By compressing the air, \nthe supercharger is providing a \u201cboost\u201d through the use of addition air and fuel \nadded to the combustion charge. On average, a supercharger will add an average of\n45% more horsepower and 30% more torque to your car, truck, or SUV.\nSuperchargers, unlike turbocharger, utilize the mechanical power created by the \ncrankshaft to drive the air compression screws. Connected to the crankshaft \nthrough an accessory belt or chain, the supercharger contains an internal \n", "compression gear with rotors to compress air into a smaller space before \ndischarging it into the engine\u2019s intake manifold. The benefits of a supercharger \nover a turbo charger is it\u2019s instant power characteristics. Because the \ncompression blades are connected to the crankshaft, the second a combustion takes\nplace, the screws of the supercharger are turned. A turbocharger in contrast \nrelies on the exhaust gases exiting the combustion chamber to spin the internal \ncompressor which results in a delay before the compressed air enters the \ncombustion chamber. This is often referred to as \u201cturbo lag\u201d.\nTo pressurize incoming air properly, a supercharger compressor screw must spin \nmore rapidly than the engine itself. This is accomplished by utilizing larger \ndrive gears than the compressor gear which allows superchargers to spin at speeds\nas high as 50,000 to 65,000 (RPM). A supercharger compressor that spins at 50,000\nRPM translates to a boost of approx. six to nine pounds per square inch. \nAtmospheric pressure at sea level is 14.7 psi, therefore the typical boost \ncreated by a supercharger equates to approx. 50% more into to the engine.\n \nWhen a supercharger compresses the intake air coming into the motor, the air gets\nhotter causing it to lose its density. Lack of density results in less expansion \nduring the ignition. In order for a supercharger to work at peak efficiency, the \ncompressed air created by the supercharger needs to be cooled. Air cooling in a \nsupercharger is accomplished through the use of an intercooler. An intercooler \ncomes in two basic designs, air to water intercoolers and air to air \nintercoolers. Both intercooler designs work exactly like the radiator in a car \nwhere cool air or water is sent through a series of pipes and tubes to cool the \nair. As the hot, compressed air exits the supercharger and encounters the cooler \npipes, it cools down resulting in increased air density before entering the \ncombustion chamber.\nRequest Quote\n#engineperformance\nPerformance Exhaust Installation\nConsidering a performance exhaust system? Most car, truck, and SUV manufacturers \nleave a good amount of room for improvement when it comes to horsepower and \ntorque. Vehicle manufacturers are subject to laws and regulations that require \nthe cars, trucks, and SUVs they manufacture are compliant in every market they \nare sold in. Additionally, manufacturers have to factor in production costs that \ncould drive up the sticker price of a new car and they need to design cars which \nare attractive to all potential customers. With some minor modifications to your \nstock vehicle parts you can boost engine performance gaining valuable horsepower \nand torque.\nAn aftermarket performance exhaust system is one of the first upgrades car \nenthusiasts turn to in order to free up some of the power in your motor. A \nperformance exhaust will provide a fast and more efficient path for the exhaust \ngases to escape your engine. When you motor can breathe better, the engine \ncontrol module is able to push more fuel and air into the combustion chamber \nwhich results in more power and responsiveness when you hit the gas pedal.\nWhen considering an aftermarket performance exhaust system, one key feature to \n", "look for is mandrel bent tubing. There are two primary methods used when bending \nexhaust piping to fit your vehicle. The most common method used due to its lower \ncosts is the \u201ccrush-bend\u201d technique. The problem with this method is it creates \ncrinkled areas in the pipe which not only decrease the diameter of the pipe but \nalso produce possible restrictions in exhaust flow. This increases back pressure \nin the exhaust system which results in a reduction in power and fuel mileage. The\nsecond and more expensive method for bending exhaust piping to fit a vehicle is \ncalled \u201cmandrel bending\u201d. Mandrel bends are smooth so the pipe remains a \nconsistent diameter throughout the exhaust system. Additionally, mandrel bent \ntubing eliminates potential exhaust flow restrictions from kinks and ripples in \nthe piping.\nTypes of Aftermarket Exhaust Systems:\nAxle-Back: Replaces the exhaust system from the rear axle to the muffler and has \nthe least effect on performance and fuel economy.\nCat-Back: A cat-back exhaust system replaces the stock exhaust system from the \ncatalytic converter back to the muffler, and has a moderate effect on fuel \neconomy and engine performance.\nHeader-Back: A header-back exhaust replacement completely removes your stock \ncomponents and replaces them with aftermarket options. This has the greatest \nimpact on performance and fuel economy.\nBenefits of a Performance Exhaust\nddbd1b_1fab2c467ed14913ba9bcfdc66da5caf_mv2\nIncreased Engine Power\n \nThe most popular reason car enthusiasts choose to invest in an aftermarket \nexhaust system is the increase in horsepower and torque it will provide. While a \nperformance muffler exhaust system won\u2019t deliver the same kind of power gains \nyou\u2019ll enjoy from a supercharger or turbocharger, it does have the potential to \nadd several horsepower to you motor by reducing back pressure. While some back \npressure in the exhaust system is necessary, too much can stifle the \nbreathability of your engine which results in reduced performance. Typically, you\ncan expect about a 10% increase in torque and horsepower from a performance \nexhaust installation.\nddbd1b_5dddaf836e7b4815b7a016b134b600b4_mv2\nPerformance Sound\nThe second most popular reason car enthusiasts consider an aftermarket exhaust \nupgrade is the sweet sweet exhaust notes produced by a properly tuned exhaust. An\naftermarket exhaust can vastly improve the sound and tone of your engine. Vehicle\nmanufacturers go to great lengths to reduce the sound of a car, truck, or SUVs \nengine because the majority of car buyers prefer a quiet vehicle. Performance \nexhaust manufacturers on the other hand, take the opposite approach, they \nengineer their systems to let your motor purr as it was intended to. There\u2019s \nsomething about being able to hear and feel the rumble of your motor than sends \nshivers of delight up the back of a true car enthusiasts.\nddbd1b_75dc52e6a82846a8ba81c0d0c3de80cb_mv2\n", "Increased Fuel Economy\nOne of the last things you may be factoring into your performance exhaust buying \ndecision is increased fuel economy. While it may seem counter intuitive, \naftermarket exhaust systems do have an impact on the amount of fuel your engine \nwill consume. While not huge, you can expect to enjoy a boost in fuel economy \nwith your aftermarket exhaust system thanks to the reduction in back pressure in \nthe exhaust system that helps your engine perform more efficiently. If you\u2019re \njust going with an axle-back exhaust or muffler replacement, you won\u2019t remove \nenough restriction to see much of a boost. However, a cat-back or full exhaust \nand header replacement will certainly boost your miles per gallon of fuel.\nRequest Quote\n#torque\nEngine Performance Q&A\nddbd1b_a0debbdef64b428285e9e14c02674eb7_mv2\nCan a cold air intake give my engine too much air flow?\nNo, a motor can only draw in the volume of air that is allowed by the motors \nstroke, bore, and number of cylinders. A performance intake system and air filter\nis not capable of increasing the volume of air the engine takes in, it can only \nchange the density and velocity of the air flowing into the engine.\nddbd1b_a093b95eaa3f4f2babee4a505e644f69_mv2\nDoes higher filtration mean a better performing intake system?\nWhile 99% filtration efficiency is a very good achievement, air filter efficiency\nis just one measure of filter performance. There are several measures that you \nneed to consider when evaluating a performance intake system including \nrestriction, service life, and capacity. These addition measure factor in the \nvelocity capacity of air flow, how much dirt an air filter can hold, and the life\nof an air filtration system. When a performance air filtration manufacturer \nclaims their filters consistently achieve 99% filtration efficiency, it typically\nmeans they are sacrificing other performance characteristics to achieve that \nfiltration rating. Generally a filter which achieves 99% filtration is \nsacrificing air flow capacity and velocity resulting in restrictive properties \nthat limit your engine's performance capabilities.\nddbd1b_cf67b26d121c4875ac094ce8cfb51a1b_mv2\nHow will a cold air intake system impact my vehicle\u2019s fuel economy?\nBecause performance cold air intake systems allow the engine to breathe better \nand reduce the heat in the air flowing into the motor resulting in more oxygen \ndensity, cold air intake systems generally improve gas mileage. Keep in mind that\nthere are several other factors to consider including other performance parts \nsuch as a supercharger that you have installed on your vehicle. If you\u2019re aim is \nto boost engine power, you\u2019re typically looking to burn more fuel in exchange for\nmore horsepower and torque. As a result, your gas mileage will go down. However, \nif you only install a cold air intake system on a stock car, truck, or SUV, you \ncan generally expect to get more miles out of every gallon of gas.\nddbd1b_e87262fd6da44986b8343d9ba8f87ce8_mv2\n", "How often will I need to clean and re-oil my performance air filter?\nMaintaining your performance air filter is one of the most important tasks \nrequired for not only extending the life of your performance intake investment, a\ndirty filter will impact engine power and fuel mileage. When your air filter is \ndirty, it will restrict the airflow into your motor and degrade the life of the \nair filter. Driving conditions play a key factor in how often you will need to \nmaintain your filter. Most manufacturers recommend you clean and inspect your air\nfilter at least every 25,000 miles, however, if you\u2019re driving in terrain that \nhas a lot of dust and dirt contaminants, you should inspect your filter more \nfrequently.\nRemember to use manufacturer approved air filter cleaning kits. Most aftermarket \nperformance air filter manufacturers sell a cleaning kit that will include the \noil which is specifically designed to match the materials used in the air filter.\nK&N provides a good step by step guide on air filter cleaning steps here: How to \nClean K&N Air Filter Products\nIf you are in the Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, Mesa, Glendale or surrounding area,\nyou can purchase an air filter cleaning kit at our shop.\nddbd1b_1491e864c6f147f8bfab60985118c02d_mv2\nWill a performance exhaust system give me better gas mileage?\nYes, a more efficient motor uses less fuel which in turn will improve your miles \nper gallon under normal cruising conditions. When an exhaust system incorporates \nproper diameter, mandrel bent exhaust tubing with a flow through design, the \nexhaust gases from the combustion process will exit faster with a higher \ntemperature than factory exhaust systems. As a result, you will enjoy a boost in \nhorsepower when you plant your foot and better gas mileage when you\u2019re cruising \non a road trip. The larger the vehicle, the bigger the engine, the higher the \nload, which results in greater savings in fuel consumption. \nddbd1b_2a9f1c166de2414090c68a73cac5f0c9_mv2\nWhy do some performance exhaust systems cost more than others?\nThe cost of a performance exhaust system is highly dependent on the metals used \nin the exhaust manufacturing process. The most commonly used metals in cheaper \nexhaust systems are rust prone mild steel, aluminized steel, or inferior \n400-series stainless steel. While this results in cost savings up front, these \nmetals result in a low-quality product that will rust away or fall apart when \nexposed to the harsh elements of the road.\nHigh quality performance exhaust manufacturers, like BORLA, only use authentic \nstainless steel which not only costs more foot, but also require higher \nmanufacturing costs. The process of cutting, bending, and hand welding genuine \nstainless steel requires expensive special equipment. In addition, the highest \nperforming exhaust systems require substantial investments in research and \ndevelopment to engineer products that will consistently perform better and last \nlonger.\nddbd1b_fdf350a8968f425c9e7a65764df2b74f_mv2\nHow does a performance exhaust system impact sound and performance?\n", "Aftermarket performance exhaust systems incorporate a straight-through design \nwhich increases exhaust gas velocity and allows air to run through the engine \nuninterrupted. The process removes exhaust flow restrictions so the cylinders can\nevacuate faster which allows incoming oxygen flow to enter the cylinder faster \nthereby producing more power. The result of this entire process, paired with \nmodifications to the design and sound dampening materials used in the muffler, \nproducts an enhanced exhaust tone which gives you the performance automotive \nsounds car enthusiasts love.\nddbd1b_540ae61dd56e4733bd29572ca3f84166_mv2\nHow much horsepower can I expect to gain with a performance exhaust system?\nA motor is an air pump, performance exhaust systems allow an engine to pump and \nflow more uninterrupted air through the system. The result of more free flowing \nair is the potential for more horsepower and torque. The actual horsepower gains \nwill depend on your fuel system\u2019s ability to provide enough fuel to match the \nadditional air flowing through your engine. Typically, you can expect 5 to 15% \nmore horsepower out of a performance exhaust system. To get the most out of your \naftermarket exhaust system, you should match your performance exhaust system with\na cold air intake and engine tune.\nddbd1b_a9bbcaa11f144dc1a7859ba4236f75e2_mv2\nIs a bigger pipe and muffler better for performance?\nNo. Just throwing a larger exhaust pipe and muffler on your vehicle will not \nresult in horsepower gains. In order for a performance exhaust system to boost \ncar, truck, or SUV performance, there has to be a balance to the design. If the \nexhaust pipe is too large, the velocity of the exhaust gas exiting the motor will\nbe reduced which will rob the exhaust system of its thermal efficiency. Exhaust \nmanufacturers often disprove the racer mentality that larger is better during the\nresearch and development. Issues like volume versus velocity have a significant \nimpact on exhaust performance.\nWhat\u2019s the difference between a factory Stainless Steel exhaust and a performance\naftermarket exhaust?\nThe biggest difference between a factory Stainless Steel exhaust and an \naftermarket exhaust system is the materials used. Most car manufacturers us a low\ngrade, 400 series Stainless Steel in their factory exhaust system. While 400 \nseries Stainless is a big improvement over the rust prone steel systems, however \nferritic Stainless Steel is magnetic and still prone to degradation in the road \nelements. The Austenitic stainless steel used in higher grade performance exhaust\nsystems exhibits a higher hardness, yield strength and ductility which makes it \nmuch more resistant to corrosion.\nddbd1b_87fa5a7cea3e4feead5839d7f8ed64af_mv2\nIs an \u201cX\u201d pipe design better than an \u201cH\u201d pipe?\nAftermarket exhaust manufactures have conducted extensive testing on various \nexhaust system designs and they have determined there are no significant \nperformance difference between an X vs an H pipe design. There is however a \nnoticeable difference in exhaust tones between the two designs. An X pipe will \nchange the exhaust sound to a higher pitched exhaust tone.\n", "ddbd1b_72824eec75f446cba22eb6386e110e8c_mv2\nIf I install an aftermarket engine tune with a handheld tuner, will my vehicle \ndealer know the vehicle has been tuned?\nAll handheld engine tuning manufacturers recommend returning your engine \nprogramming back to stock tune before taking your car, truck, or SUV into a \nfactory dealership for service. One of the benefits of a handheld tuner is it\u2019s \neasy to save several different tunes to the programmer so it\u2019s easy to change \nyour tune with a few clicks of a button. Also, most handheld tuners will not \nleave ghost data or a data footprint on the vehicle, so once the vehicles ECU is \nchanged back to the factory the dealership will have no way to determine changes \nwere ever applied to the ECM.\nddbd1b_52f760ccf2234c4490b66e3320bebd2f_mv2\nWhen considering a supercharger, what is the benefit of a centrifugal vs roots or\nscrew-type supercharger?\nThere are many technical differences between a centrifugal and roots supercharger\nsuch as reversion and thermodynamics that could take a long time to explain. With\nthat said, a simple comparison of the two supercharger styles is the difference \nbetween low-end power which drops off on positive displacement superchargers and \nthe linear power provided by centrifugal style superchargers which increase \nengine rpm. Rather than working against the against the existing power band, the \nlinear curve from a centrifugal supercharger compliments a motors existing power \nband. Another significant benefit of centrifugal superchargers is they have \nhigher efficiency requiring a smaller amount of work to compress air than a roots\nsupercharger. Centrifugal superchargers require less energy to make power and the\npower created by the supercharger is more usable power.\nddbd1b_be5cc5e57df64f10ad5340262963ae11_mv2\nWhy should I choose a supercharger over a turbocharger?\nThe biggest difference between a turbocharger and a supercharger is heat. The \nbiggest enemy of the internal combustion engine is excessive heat. Too much heat \ncan cause everything from engine detonation which occurs when a piston reaches \ntop dead center and causes catastrophic engine failure, and premature wear on \nengine parts. A turbocharger uses extremely hot exhausts gases to spin the \nturbines used for air compression, when you route those hot gases around your \nmotor, it will significantly raise the temperature under the hood. Another \nturbocharging byproduct is the significant increase in exhaust backpressure that \nis caused by a turbocharger. This makes it more difficult for exhaust gases to \nscavenge from the cylinder head of each compression cycle. It will also lower \nyour engines overall efficiency. The combination of additional heat and \nbackpressure forces you to either run lower boost or compensate by pulling timing\nin your tune which results in lower horsepower gains.\nddbd1b_fa71bc53461242888aada8026727ebcf_mv2\nHow will a supercharger impact my vehicles gas mileage?\nThe impact a supercharger has on your fuel economy is heavily depended on your \ndriving habits. Many people who install a supercharger tend to develop a heavy \nfoot due to the joy of driving a car, truck, or SUV with some serious horsepower \nand engine response. If you develop a lead foot, your fuel mileage is going to \nsuffer. Heavy foot aside, under normal freeway driving when your supercharger is \n", "not under boost but is still increasing the efficiency of your motor by forcing \nair through normal restrictions like an air filter, you will actually enjoy a \nboost in fuel mileage.\nddbd1b_418bb8b5c4714aad92abdfafde29fc65_mv2\nHow will an aftermarket supercharger impact the life of my engine?\nThe longevity of your motor is heavily depended on how well your vehicle is \nmaintained as well as your personal driving habits. If you maintain your vehicle \nproperly and not abuse the motor by jamming on the accelerator every chance you \nget, your engine life should remain generally unaffected. A stock vehicle will \neven show signs of premature aging if not properly maintained and cared for. If \nyou are running your vehicle in racing and towing conditions on a regular basis, \nthe motors life will suffer.\n A supercharger is simply a larger air pump that will improve the air density and\nflow into your engine. While under boost, the additional condensed air will \nrequire additional fuel to enrich the air fuel ratio in your combustion chamber. \nIf you are experiencing detonation which can be identified by a pinging noise \ncoming from your motor, it is a good indication that your vehicle is not tuned \nproperly for the supercharger. Detonation typically results from a lean fuel \ncondition, too aggressive of a timing curve, or lower octane fuel. If you push a \nmotor that is experiencing detonation, you risk severe damage and reduced engine \nlife.\nGPS TRACKING\nTEMPE, AZ  | PHOENIX, AZ\nddbd1b_ab258b75f27d4ce3bb526c70737baf8b_mv2\nAutomotive GPS Tracking\nCalAmp Professional Grade GPS Tracking\nAt Apex Customs Phoenix, we offer custom installations of the best automotive GPS\ntracking systems on the market. GPS vehicle tracking systems are an invaluable \ntool for tracking vehicle history from an entire fleet of vehicles to a single \ncar, truck, or SUV. Real-time tracking capabilities provide up-to-the-minute \nspeed and locations updates than can be monitored via smartphone apps, web \napplications or even text and email alerts based on parameters you configure. \nIf you want to know the minute your teenager starts speed or your company truck \ngoes off course, then a GPS tracking system is your answer. You can also pull \ndetailed historical reports and maps that tell you down to the detail where the \nvehicle has been, how fast it was traveling, and how long the car, truck, or van \nwas stopped for.\nGPS Services\nCar Tracking\nFleet Tracking\nDealership Tracking \n", "Serving the greater Phoenix area, Apex Customs provides professional vehicle GPS \ntracking system installation to customers in Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler and \nPhoenix. Our certified sales and installation staff will help you choose the \nright GPS tracker for your application and ensure it is installed professionally \nand covertly to maintain warranty and keep the device out of reach for potential \nthieves and prying eyes. To learn more about our approach to automotive \ncustomization, check out our about us page.\nRequest Quote\n#fleettracking\nGPS Tracking Services\nOne of the many popular automotive services we offer at Apex Customs Phoenix is \nvehicle GPS Tracking systems. From easy to install car, truck and SUV GPS \ntrackers to keep an eye on your loved ones or reduce insurance rates, to \nprofessionally installed fleet and dealership tracking systems, we have you \ncovered. Here are just a few of our GPS tracking service offerings:\nddbd1b_0732515b9cde4d6fb67d1661177a9969_mv2\nGPS Car, Truck, and SUV Tracker\nThe ability to track your car, truck, or SUV and family members through the use \nof advanced GPS tracking, is one of the best technological advancements available\non the market today. There are a wide variety of GPS tracking options for your \nhome use. If you want to keep an eye on your teenager and make sure they aren't \nspeeding or leaving a predefined area with their new driver's license, a simple \nplug and play OBD II GPS tracker may be just the option you're looking for. If \nyou're looking for a more permanent solution to prevent vehicle theft or reduce \nyour insurance rates, we can install the best GPS trackers on the market \ndiscreetly and permanently.\nAt Apex Customs Phoenix, our sales staff can help you choose the best GPS \ntracking system for your application. Our certified installers with \nprofessionally install your GPS tracker in a way that won't damage your vehicle's\nelectrical system and will remain hidden from view. They will then help you \nconfigure your GPS system and walk you through the software and smartphone apps \nyou'll use to keep on eye on your car, truck, or SUV.\nddbd1b_3ea2c67928cd41eb9f2268e0e45f58f4_mv2\nFleet GPS Tracker\nIf you run a service business with several vehicles out in the field, GPS \ntrackers are a critical necessity to add to your operations. GPS tracking will \nnot only add a level of protection for your service vehicle inventory, it will \nimprove the efficiency of your operations and help to reduce operating costs. \nImagine having the tools to be able to see exactly where your service staff is \nwith pinpoint accuracy at any given time. Add to that the ability to run \nhistorical reports, reduce your insurance costs, and keep employees accountable \nand you have a winning combination at an affordable price.\nAt Apex Customs Phoenix,  our certified technicians will not only install your \nGPS fleet trackers in a manner that prevents tampering and hides them from view, \nthey will also assist in the configuration of your unique settings and train you \n", "in how to use the monitoring systems.\nddbd1b_894b26b721c64bb8aaa32a141d32a8dc_mv2\nDealership GPS Tracker\nIf you operate any kind of vehicle dealership, GPS tracking systems are a must to\nprotect your inventory. From small used car lots to multi-lot new car \ndealerships, installing GPS tracking systems to your fleet will provide your \nbusiness with detailed insights into every vehicle in your inventory with \npinpoint accuracy. Whether you're looking for easy to install ODB II GPS tracking\nwhich allows you to swap trackers between vehicles in a matter of seconds, or \nyou're looking for more sophisticated systems to keep even the most sophisticated\ncriminals at bay, Apex Customs Phoenix has you covered.\nThe sales staff at Apex Customs Phoenix will help walk you through all of your \noptions for Automotive Dealership Tracking systems and our certified technicians \nwill install your GPS units in a manner that will not damage your car, truck, or \nSUV inventory.\nRequest Quote\n#gpstracking\nWhat is a Vehicle GPS Tracking System?\nGPS vehicle tracking systems combine modern software with GPS tracking hardware \nto track a vehicle's location and record it to a historical map with pinpoint \naccuracy. Commonly used in fleet vehicles, GPS tracking systems have become an \naffordable solution for small businesses and even concerned parents. Modern GPS \ntracking systems commonly use GLONASS and GPS technology originally developed by \nNASA for locating a vehicle accurately at any given time. The information tracked\nby GPS vehicle tracking systems can be viewed on electronics maps via cloud-based\nweb applications, smartphone apps, or specialized software.\nHow do Automotive GPS Tracking Systems Work?\nGPS car, truck, and SUV trackers combine advanced mapping and reporting software \nwith GPS technology to provide you will all the historical location information \nyou need. GPS trackers are installed in your vehicle quickly through the \nvehicle's OBDII system to track speed and transmit GPS details via satellite or \ncellular networks.\nGPS Trackers Will:\n \nTrack your vehicles history every second and record the historical data on a \nscheduled interval.\nTransmit the tracked historical data to a central web tracking software via \nsatellite and celluar networks.\nRecord the historical location and vehicle data in a centralized database for \nreporting and mapping.\n", "32951534 - real-time gps tracking\nRequest Quote\n#fleetmanagement\nCar, Truck & SUV GPS Tracking\nMonitor Your Workforce\nA vehicle is stolen every 28-seconds in the US. Car, truck and SUV GPS trackers \nare an effective, affordable solution to help protect your vehicle from even the \ncleverest of thieves. The LMU-200 is the best in-class for reliability, \nperformance, and accuracy without the monthly fees. A GPS tracker isn\u2019t an \nexpense, it\u2019s an asset protection investment.\nThe LMU-200 vehicle GPS tracker made by Cal-Amp includes a 2-year GPS tracking \nservice, starter-disable, tamper alert, backup battery, and tow alerts all backed\nby an industry leading 2-year warranty. With NO monthly fees and NO contacts the \ncar GPS tracker runs on the most reliable cellular network by Verizon. It \nincludes 10 Geo Fences to be able to place automatic alerts when your car leaves \na certain area without your knowledge.\nddbd1b_58e79537beed4d01a5f268c02f349e14_mv2\nTEEN GPS TRACKING\nIt\u2019s every parent's nightmare, the moment your teenager drives away on their own \nfor the first time and the worry sets in. There is no better way to keep an eye \non your teenagers driving than with a vehicle GPS tracking system. The teen GPS \ntracker will monitor your teen 24/7 with speed monitoring, GEO location tracking,\nand text alerts. You can choose between a plugin ODB GPS tracker and a hardwired \nsystem with tamper monitoring to keep your teen from disabling the system.\nAt only $249, the teen tracker will protect your teen with no additional month \nfee\u2019s or contracts. You can also qualify for auto insurance discounts with a GPS \ntracker. You\u2019ll get a comprehensive system that that offers detailed vehicle \nsafety reports which show speed events over 80 MPH, miles driven, hard \nacceleration and braking reports. Each of the data points are then compiled to \ncreate a risk rating for your teenage loved one.\nRequest Quote\n#protectyourassets\nFleet Vehicle GPS Tracking\nMonitor Your Workforce\nGPS fleet tracking is a game-changing technology for both small and large \nbusinesses alike. Vehicle GPS trackers will keep track of your fleet showing \nevery route, engine on/off and idle times, and amount of time your workers spend \nat particular stops. Adding vehicle tracking to your service business will help \nyou analyze business operations and efficiencies to help you improve service, \nreduce labor costs, and protect your vehicle fleet investment.\nThe Fleet GPS tracking systems offered at Apex Customs offer 1-year of unlimited \nservice with no monthly fees and unbeatable features for only $265. With a Fleet \nvehicle GPS tracker, your management team can track vehicles, track drivers, \n", "assets, and job locations. Everything is reported on up-to-date, easy to use maps\nproviding you detailed reporting and real-time location and route tracking. The \nfleet GPS tracking system will also provide you speed reports, vehicle start and \nstops, and even employee driving habits. Fleet Tracking Improves Operational \nEfficiency.\nGPS tracking technology will help you run your service business in the most \nefficient manner possible. By monitoring your workforce and analyzing your \nservice call times, route patterns, and vehicle efficiencies, you can find ways \nto improve profit margins and enhance your client satisfaction. GPS Fleet \ntracking will provide your business with a competitive edge that will set your \nbusiness apart from the rest.\nGPS Tracking To Reduce Costs\nAnother benefit Fleet GPS Tracking systems off your business is the power to \nreduce manpower, vehicle maintenance, and fuel costs. Even if you don\u2019t have \naccess to the internet, you can receive text alerts for speed alerts, Geo-fences,\nand more to help you reign in unnecessary operational expenses.\nGPS Fleet Tracking Features:\nREAL TIME TRACKING\nMILEAGE REPORTS\nINTERSTATE MILEAGE REPORTS\nFUEL REPORTS\nFLEET GPS GEO-FENCES\nSPEED ALERTS & GEO FENCES\nEASY TO USE WEBSITE\nddbd1b_6547d484a4a14d7e97e0f901e85038d9_mv2\nRequest Quote\n#dealershiptracking\nCar Dealership GPS Tracker\nProtect Your Vehicle Inventory\nDon\u2019t let thieves posing as customer disappear with your profits! The car dealer \nGPS tracker is an effective solution to protect your automotive assets. The Car \nDealership GPS tracker by Cal-Amp is an innovative and affordable solution \noffering a wide variety of features such as battery backup, address verification,\ntow alert, tamper alert and starter disable with an unlimited tracking server \noption that carries no monthly fees.\nThe Cal-Amp LMU-200 is an investment that will protect your vehicle inventory \nwith the most reliable Buy here pay here GPS tracking system on the market \noperating on the Verizon 3G/CDMA network.\n", "ddbd1b_0e4dfc98eba24018b4dfc6b38ff27e0b_mv2\nBACKUP BATTERY\nWhen it comes to GPS trackers, a battery backup is vital to ensure that thieves \ncan\u2019t just disconnect the car battery to disable the GPS system. The  LMU-200 \nwill alert you when the car, truck, or SUV\u2019s GPS tracker has been disconnected \nfrom the vehicle's battery.\nTOW ALERT\nThe LMU-200 GPS tracker will send an alert the moment one of your vehicles is \ntowed. This is a great feature to prevent mechanic liens and impounds by \nreceiving an alert before the car reaches its destination.\nTAMPER ALERT\nTamper alerts are another critical feature to have incorporated into your vehicle\nGPS tracking system. Critical for automotive dealerships looking to protect their\ninvestments, the tamper alert paired with the battery backup will ensure that \nyour inventory can be tracked and located no matter how clever the thieves think \nthey are.\nADDRESS VERIFICATION\nThe LMU-200 automotive GPS tracker will also track and upload key addresses where\nthe car, truck, or SUV spends the majority of its time. This is an invaluable \nfeature to verify customer work and home address when skip tracing.\nCDMA on VERIZON\nOperating on the largest and most reliable network for car dealership GPS \ntracking systems, the LMU-200 runs on Verizon\u2019s CDMA network to provide critical \nalerts about GPS location updates.\n2 YEAR WARRANTY ON OUR CAR TRACKING UNITS\nThe Cal-Amp LMU-200 vehicle GPS tracker features two dual processors and is built\nto last. Backed by an industry leading 2-year warranty, the LMU-200 will provide \nyou a lasting return on your investment.\nUNLIMITED GPS TRACKING SERVICE\nThanks to unlimited GPS tracking, the LMU-200 is the perfect option for auto \nfinance tracking. It\u2019s easy to use software will provide your vehicle inventory \nthe protection it needs to keep your investment intact.\nLMU-200 Automotive Dealership GPS Tracker Features:\nMOBILE APP \u2013 Access your fleet from palm of your hand\nRELIABLE REAL TIME GPS TRACKING on the Verizon 3G Network for best coverage\nDUAL PROCESSOR\n", "BACKUP BATTERY\nSTARTER DISABLE\nTOW ALERT & TAMPER ALERTS\nCUSTOMER ADDRESS VERIFICATION\nGEO-FENCE\nRequest Quote\n#familytracking\nBenefits of GPS Trackers\nProtecting Your Assets\nddbd1b_cca6bef1f15146469442be5160ba1656_mv2\nImproved and Expedited Billing\nGPS tracking will take the headache and hassle out of time tracking and service \nbilling. No longer will your service staff forget to accurately log the hours \nthey spend on a job. With GPS tracker\u2019s you can pull up a detailed report of the \nexact start and stop times of any job completed. You can improve cash flow by \nautomating service billing reducing the float time between job completion and \nemployee\u2019s turning in their time cards.\nddbd1b_1da1b731888c47be93c7f3cc681476fd_mv2\nReduced Theft Risk\nWith GPS tracking systems installed in your vehicle, the chances of recovering a \nstolen vehicle increase significantly. If one of your service vehicles is stolen,\nit\u2019s not just the loss of the vehicle that does damage to your bottom line, the \nloss of specialty equipment and tools stored in the vehicle and the lost revenue \nfrom potential service jobs often times is more costly than the loss of the \nvehicle itself. With GPS tracking, the police can recover your missing vehicle \nbefore the thieves have a change to pawn off your equipment and get you back in \nbusiness quickly so you can resume your regular service schedule.\nddbd1b_982c46008a9e44c2ab8cfb3cda24ef6f_mv2\nReduced Insurance Rates\nMany insurance companies will offer discounts for vehicles that have GPS tracking\nsystems installed. The added tracking capabilities GPS trackers offer in the case\nof a stolen and vandalized vehicle will mean the difference between a total loss \nand a recouped stolen vehicle. Insurance companies understand the savings to \ntheir bottom line if you are able to recover a stolen car. As a result, insurance\ncompanies will often pass a portion of these savings onto their customers as an \nincentive to install GPS tracking systems.\nddbd1b_52f0f192b1a24bd5b1fc66e5a4cbbb68_mv2\nReduced Maintenance Expenses\n", "By adding vehicle monitoring and GPS tracking to your companies fleet, you can \nget real time alerts and maintenance reminders so you never have to worry about a\nmissed oil change, or tire rotation again. By enhancing your vehicle management \ntracking capabilities, you will be able to reduce costly vehicle down time and \ndamaged parts that missed required maintenance.\nddbd1b_bdb708c0b4f04bd69acd862e7d5d8321_mv2\nImproved Customer Service\nBy implementing GPS tracking systems for your business, your dispatchers and \nservice managers will have a bird\u2019s eye view on exactly where technicians are \nlocated, how long they have been at a location, and who is available to be \ndispatched to a new job assignment. By adding real time tracking and dispatching \ncapabilities to your business, you can grow your revenue stream by taking \nadvantage of those last minute customers, you can squeeze in that additional job \nthat could mean the different in a profitable day.\nddbd1b_e82bea9d35df4cac860c0dcdcc128f40_mv2\nReduced Labor Costs\nGPS tracking will keep a watchful eye out for employee\u2019s wasting costly time on \nthe job. Not only can you track how long an employee spends at each job they are \nassigned to, GPS trackers also setup alerts to prevent employees from running \npersonal errands on the job or driving your fleet vehicle outside of your service\narea. The comprehensive reporting offered by GPS tracking systems also allow you \nto conduct detailed analysis of your service routes to find efficiencies in your \nroute, traffic patterns, and service scheduling times.\nddbd1b_373028bbaa3c43808883d322160770fc_mv2\nEnhanced Safety\nWhen your staff is aware their driving patterns are being recorded, they will be \nless likely to speed and drive aggressively. The enhanced driver accountability \nprovided by GPS tracking systems will not only lead to safer trips with reduced \nrisks of costly accidents, they will also reduce the change that your drivers \nmake poor driving decisions in your branded vehicles that could harm your brand\u2019s\nimage to potential customers.\nddbd1b_28757694fba847d997de76e6dac42cd4_mv2\nReduced Fuel Costs\nWith GPS tracking your drivers will be more accountable to their driving habits \nand chosen navigation routes. When service staff members drive slower and make \nthe effort to drive the shortest paths to their service call locations, your \nbusiness will benefit in reduced fuel costs and wear and tear on your fleet \nvehicles.\nddbd1b_27c63bc9aee449018d630d58da910978_mv2\nImproved Job Performance\nFleet GPS tracking systems will give your service technicians the confidence they\nneed to navigate efficiently and safely to their scheduled destinations. When \ndrivers know where they are going, they will feel more competent and prepared for\ntheir job assignments.\n", "Request Quote\n#vehicletracking\nGPS Tracking Q&A\nddbd1b_b9da289715e14aa8bb6481d20e2ba33b_mv2\nWhat is GPS Geofence?\nGeofence\u2019s are GPS defined boundaries which allow you to configure notification \nalerts when the vehicle crosses the boundary. Geofences are a great feature for \nany GPS tracking application. For fleet tracking, you can define your service \nboundaries. For teen tracking you can define a custom boundaries that your child \nmust stay within. For GPS theft prevention, you can define boundaries which will \nalert you the moment your car leaves an area outside your neighborhood.\nddbd1b_0b4bcd7036fa436a9397fcdaf5ef4006_mv2\nWhat is the difference between passive and real time GPS tracking systems?\nReal time Car GPS tracking systems track and report vehicle location information \nin real time. The benefit of real time tracking is allows you to view direction, \nlocation, and speed of the vehicle as it is currently in motion. Most real-time \ntrackers also offer features like door lock controls, geofences, starter disable \nand remote ignition. In contrast, passive car, truck, and SUV trackers store \ntracking information that can be retrieved at a later time once the vehicle has \nreturned to its home or office.\nddbd1b_cd2296b9ebea4fb5a7119c46526a8a71_mv2\nIs it possible to install the GPS unit so people don\u2019t know the vehicle is being \ntracked?\nAbsolutely! GPS vehicle trackers can be professionally installed discretely and \nsafely so they are tamper proof and hidden to prevent any unwanted interference \nwith your tracker. The most powerful feature of a vehicle tracking system is the \nability to track key vehicle location and driving information without the driver \nor thief being aware.\nddbd1b_fa20f5dc8ce84380b2eb69c9d813d436_mv2\nWhat happens if the vehicle being tracked travels outside the geo-fence when I\u2019m \nnot near a computer?\nWith the GPS Geo Tracking systems offered at Apex Customs Phoenix, you will have \nthe ability to receive alerts on your cell phone. Whether you set up a geo-fence \nor want to know when the vehicle is speeding, you can setup text alerts directly \nto your cell phone.\nddbd1b_acad05723f7b4202b853a531236ec9a7_mv2\nWhat are the business benefits of a GPS tracking system?\nThe ability to track your machinery, vehicles, assets, and fleet, will provide \nyour business with critical information to reduce costs, manage your service \nstaff effectively, manage your fleet maintenance, and improve customer service. \nYou\u2019ll have a huge advantage over your competition and gather a wealth of useful \ndata to improve efficiencies throughout your business.\n", "Some of the most common business benefits are:\nLower vehicle mileage and reduced fuel expenses\nImproved fleet management with detailed stop and speed information\nEnhanced staff efficiencies\nImproved customer dispute resolution\nImproved sales and service for your customers\nddbd1b_6105cffdd8ab4d8fb76cbfe29b84a3c8_mv2\nWhat\u2019s the difference between the cheap GPS tracking systems I can buy on eBay \nand install myself?\nNot all GPS tracking systems are created equal. The cheap GPS trackers you can \nbuy on eBay are made from cheap components that were manufactured from cheap \nparts and poor unreliable firmware. Cheap GPS tracking systems are not only \nunreliable, they could damage your vehicles electrical system and even pose \nsecurity risks.\nddbd1b_742dab0faf1b4bc0ac599b0be8c9d51a_mv2\nAre there any limitations to GPS tracking systems?\nNo GPS system is 100% reliable no matter how much you spend on your system. There\nis no guarantee that the system will track GPS location all of the time as they \nrely on the ability to communicate with satellites in space. Common issues with \nGPS systems happen when the vehicle is in an underground parking garage, \nsurrounded by large buildings, or in an underpass.\nAnother common issue encountered with GPS systems is drifting or bouncing. This \nhappens when a GPS location fix appears to bounce around the map even though it\u2019s\nin one location. GPS drifting commonly occurs in insulated areas such as garages \nor carparks that can impact GPS tracking.\nAUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING\nTEMPE, AZ  | PHOENIX, AZ\nCar, Truck & SUV Lighting\nAftermarket lighting upgrades are one the quickest and most cost-effective way to\ngive your ride a custom appearance that everyone will notice while simultaneously\nimproving driving visibility.\nOne of our specialties is LED lighting. LED's are revolutionizing the automotive \nindustry. They offer a superior style and appearance, run cooler, outperform, and\noutlast the bland lighting provided in car, truck, and SUV OEM packages.\nWe also offer lighting packages that will give your car or truck a show quality \nappearance. From Plug and play HID kits, LED headlamps and color strips, to \ncomplete custom lighting tailored to your vehicle's specifications, Apex's expert\n", "installers will design a package for you that no other shop can offer.\nEvery vehicle is different and options are limitless, contact us now to discuss \nthe lighting you envision for your car, truck, motorcycle, or van and our team of\nlighting professionals will help design that custom lighting project you've been \ndreaming about. To learn more about our approach to automotive customization, \ncheck out our about us page.\nddbd1b_a5236b0a261d460cab35b1c0271aa0d6_mv2\nLighting Services\nHID Headlights\nLED Headlights\nLED Bulb Swaps\nHalo Headlights\nLED Light Bars\nLED Tailights\nLED Light Strips\nWheel Lighting\nUnderglow Lighting\nPuddle Lights\nStrobe Kits\nRequest Quote\n#ledheadlights\nApex Lighting Services\nddbd1b_e605ec07a23d4f76a91b665ba280b907_mv2\nHID Headlights\nHID Headlights are High-Intensity discharge bulbs that use an electrical \ngas-discharge to produce a high-intensity light. The light produced by HID bulbs \nis created by an arc discharge between two closely spaced electrodes. The \ndischarge created is hermetically sealed inside of a small quartz glass capsule. \nHID lights require an electrical ballast to regulate the voltage supplied to the \ngas. The amount of light produced is significantly greater than a standard \nhalogen headlight while still consuming less power.\nHID headlights are common on modern vehicles, especially luxury vehicles. They \nproduce a light that more closely resembles natural daylight. The light produced \nis more of a white light than the traditional yellow light that incandescent \nbulbs of the past produced.\n", "At Apex Customs Phoenix we specialize in the installation, replacement, and \nmaintenance of high-performance HID lighting. We can upgrade your car, truck, or \nvan to HID lighting, swap out bad ballasts or bulbs, and recommend the best HID \napplication for your vehicle.\nddbd1b_e4c5514360c44406baa44d904d233325_mv2\nLED Headlights\nLED Headlights are the latest innovation in the automotive lighting world. They \nare significantly brighter than traditional halogen and incandescent lighting \nthat was used on cars and trucks for years and put off the same amount of light \nas a 35 watt HID headlight kit. LED headlamps consume less power and turn on \ninstantaneously unlike their halogen and HID counterparts.  Another benefit of \nLED headlights is they do not require the large ballasts that HID kits require. \nThey are available in a number of color temperatures like HID headlights and \nprovide solid longevity and reliability.\nAt Apex Customs we have developed one of the most reliable direct swap LED \nheadlight brands in the market. Axium lighting offers unparalleled lighting \noutput and reliability to provide you with an automotive LED solution you can \ntrust. To learn more about this innovative solution, check out our Axium Lighting\npage .\nThere are a variety of options of LED headlight upgrade and swaps. At Apex \nCustoms Phoenix we can upgrade your headlights to LED, swap out old LED \nheadlights, and provide a number of custom options for your headlighting needs.\nddbd1b_81e0f7514768431693b823570dfa9cfc_mv2\nLED Bulb Replacements / Swaps\nLED bulbs have become a popular lighting feature on modern vehicles due to their \nlow energy consumption, longevity, lower heat dissipation, and color temperature \noptions. LED lighting can now be used for every bulb used in an automotive \napplication. Turn signals, running lights, overhead lights, reverse lights, map \nlights, you name it.\nLED's are a great way to upgrade your car, truck, or motorcycle. They offer a \ngenuine return on investment with their low cost and quick installation that \nresults in a noticeable difference. At Apex Customs Phoenix we can swap our your \nold interior and exterior bulbs in a variety of colors and sizes. We can \ntransform your ride from a yellow dud to a white palace in a matter of minutes.\nddbd1b_c0d322ee42164553b878e374275606a1_mv2\nHalo Angel Eye Headlights\nHalo kits are one of the single more head-turning upgrades you can make to your \nvehicle. With a small investment, you add a custom lighting look to your car or \ntruck that will give it a show car look. Halo headlights, also commonly referred \nto as Angel Eye headlights are a white or colored luminous ring of light that \ngoes around the edge of your headlamp bulb. They create an aggressive, \ndistinctive look that will turn heads and provide an unmatched custom look.\nApex Customs Phoenix offers a wide variety of Halo Headlight options. We are an \nauthorized dealer of Oracle lighting kits which offer the best Angel Eye lighting\n", "kits on the market. We can either swap your entire headlight housing for a \npre-built custom headlight that comes with Halo Rings pre-installed, or we can \nopen your factory housing and add a set of halos to retain the factory look.\nddbd1b_c70b658ebe844628929456bbf429f018_mv2-2\nLED Light Bars\nLED light bars are all the rage in today's aftermarket and off-road communities. \nLED light bars offer a power light that can be used as fog lights, off-road \ndaytime running lights, work lights, ATV lights, tractor lights, or industrial \nand marine lighting. When driving off-road, there is nothing that cuts through \nthe night like a powerful LED light bar. Light bars combine a number of super \nbright LEDs into a single housing to provide a powerful wall of daytime quality \nlight to cut through even the darkest of nights.\nCommon uses of LED light bars are to place them on the bumpers or roof of an \noff-road vehicle. At Apex Customs Phoenix, our expert installers can securely \nmount your light bar with minimal damage to your vehicle and route the wiring so \nit is hidden and safe from the elements. We can hook your light bars to an \naftermarket switch, or integrate them into factory switches.\nddbd1b_8216bd55f3364a4a9faa480d09601e9b_mv2\nLED Tail Lights\nLEDs are the perfect solution for automotive braking applications. They light up \nmore quickly than traditional incandescent bulbs and provide a brighter, more \nnoticeable light improving the safety of your car or truck. They also offer a \ndistinctive, modern look to improve the look of your ride while reducing the \nenergy consumption and power strain on your vehicles electrical system.\nApex Customs Phoenix offers a variety of LED tail light customization options. \nThe most common LED upgrade is to swap out your factory lights to a prebuilt \naftermarket LED Tail Lamp to provide a custom unique look. In some cases, we can \nmodify factory tail light housings to utilize LEDs rather than traditional bulbs.\nddbd1b_55fe56327be34e41bc6821ca6e48e82f_mv2\nLED Light Strips\nLED strips are another easy way to add a custom look to your vehicle. LED strips \nare flexible circuits that are populated by surface mounted LEDs and other \ncomponents. LED strips are available in a variety of colors and sizes and \ntypically come with an adhesive backing from the manufacturer. They can be cut to\nvarious lengths and connected to lighting controllers to add cool synchronization\nfeatures like music, timer, remote, and switch activation.\nAt Apex Customs Phoneix we offer a number of LED strip sizes, colors, and \ninstallation options. Our certified installers can customize any lighting \napplication you are looking for. We specialize in discrete installations that \nretain a factory look. We will hide the wiring and install the strips so they are\nhidden from view while ensuring the electrical connections are done \nprofessionally. We can even integrate the lighting to turn on with your factory \nswitches and remotes.\nddbd1b_d346d5c1c44d4cd69e9e63e33e3d5036_mv2\n", "Wheel Lighting\nLED wheel lighting is a relatively new trend that has taken the aftermarket \nlighting world by storm. Wheel lighting is accomplished through the use of an \naluminum wheel ring mounted with colored LEDs designed to fit around the brake \nrotors of your car, truck, or SUV.  The TRON inspired wheel ring's illuminate the\nbarrel of the rim to provide a head-turning custom look that will provide \nsophistication and flair.\nAt Apex Customs Phoenix our certified installers are able to install wheel \nlighting that will hold up to the elements while looking fantastic. Wheel \nlighting installations require electrical wiring to be run next to mechanical \ncomponents that undergo extreme stress, it's critical that your installation is \ndone professionally to ensure your investment is protected. Our installers will \nrun wiring in such a way to ensure it's protected from the wheel, braking, and \nsuspension components as well as the harsh elements the underside of your vehicle\nis exposed to.\nddbd1b_cc7d9dbdb0b64da3a4307bbfc988c112_mv2\nPuddle Lights\nPuddle lights offer a unique customization to your car, truck, or SUV that is \nboth functional and unique. Puddle lights are designed to help prevent drivers \nand passengers from stepping into puddles when they are getting out of the \nvehicle. Puddle lights can be installed in a variety of locations, the two most \ncommon of which are underneath the side mirrors, at the bottom side of the doors,\nor the undercarriage of the vehicle. LED's are a perfect application for puddle \nlights due to their compact nature and bright lighting features.\nThe coolest new trend for puddle lights are lights that display a custom logo, \nword, or picture. The most common of these lights display the logo of your \nvehicle. Logo LED puddle lights are a customization that will truly set your car,\ntruck, or SUV apart from the rest.\nAt Apex Customs Phoenix our installers can hook your ride up with any puddle \nlight application you're looking for. Whether you're looking for several puddle \nlights on the undercarriage of your vehicle or a single led at the bottom of your\nside mirror, we've got you covered. We will ensure the wiring is hidden, the \nlights are installed with minimal damage to your vehicle, and your lights are \nprotected from the elements.\nddbd1b_b691958a3afe4b6c89c4fe49497f2e45_mv2\nStrobe Kits\nStobe LED kits are commonly used for industrial and emergency vehicle \napplications. LED strobe kits create a continuous or variable strobe effect on a \nseries of LED bulbs. Strobe kits can be programmed to produce a wide variety of \npatterns and effects and come in a range of colors. Most strobe kits are illegal \nfor use on regular streets and are only for use in offroad or show applications.\nIf you're looking for a lighting strobe kit, our highly qualified technicians at \nApex Customs Phoneix have you covered. We can install strobe kits in just about \nany location on your vehicle whether it's discreet or purposely noticeable. We \ncan integrate your strobe kits into your vehicle electrical system or provide \n", "additional batteries to allow the system to run independently. We will also \nensure the wiring is protected from the elements and hidden from view.\nddbd1b_8cad804a918f4565842b3e63a57015ad_mv2\nUnderglow Lights\nUnderglow lighting, also referred to as ground effects lighting, is one of the \nmost unique lighting upgrades you can add to your ride. LED underbody kits attach\nto the chassis of your car, truck, or SUV to illuminate the ground underneath the\nvehicle. Popular in car shows, under glow lighting adds an unmistakable aesthetic\nappeal to your ride that will catch the attention of every passerby.\nWhen ground effects lighting first hit the automotive industry, the most common \nkits came as large lighting tubes filled with neon gas. Although neon gas only \nproduces red colors, manufacturers utilized a mixture of other various to produce\nup to 150 color combinations. The problem with neon tubes is they consist of \ncompressed gas which makes them prone to breakage over speed bumps. Thankfully \nthere is a new underglow lighting solution that is capable of standing up to the \nharsh elements a car, truck, SUV or motorcycle encounters on the road.\nLED ground effects lighting is the hottest new trend in underglow lighting. LEDs \nare not only available is a wide range of colors, they are flexible and durable \nenough to withstand the hazards of a vehicle's chassis and underbody. At our \nPhoenix automotive LED lighting shop, our expert technicians can install any \nunder glow lighting kit you are looking for.\nddbd1b_50a45595ffd14c1d9a5ac22b7ee81255_mv2\nCustom Lighting Packages\nFor the true lighting enthusiasts looking for a combination of lighting upgrades,\nApex Customs Phoenix offers packages that allow you to do all your upgrades at \nonce at a reduced rate. If you're looking to upgrade your headlights, add some \nHalo's, and swap out your interior lights for LED's we've everything you need. \nOur sales staff can help put together a package of LED's that will take your car \nfrom boring to thrilling in one afternoon.\nRequest Quote\n#oraclelighting\nOracle Lighting\nAt Apex Customs we only put our reputation behind brands we know will give you \nthe quality, durability, and performance that will go the extra mile. When \ncustomizing a car, we understand the importance of high-quality products to \nreally give your car the edge it deserves. Oracle Lighting and Diode Dynamics are\nexactly that, they are the market leaders in all things automotive lighting are \nwe are proud to carry and install their products.\nOracle Lighting is the leading US specialty automotive LED manufacturer and \nretailer. The have been in business for well over a decade and carry a wide \nvariety of automotive lighting solutions including:\nHalo Kits\nPre-Assembled Headlight Housings\n", "LED Sealed Beams\nLED Controllers\nLED Strips\nLED Off Road Lighting\nLED Headlight Bulbs\nLED Wheel Rings\nHID Kits and Ballasts\nXenon Light Replacements\nHID Off Road Lights\nLED Illuminated Badges\nLED Light Pods\nLED Switches\nLED Interior Bulbs\nLED Turn Signals\nLED Scanner Bars\nLED Side Markers\nDoor LED Projectors\nLED Motorcycle Kits\nChrome and HOD Bulbs\nddbd1b_7d361615db3b4642b85556207cb7237d_mv2\nddbd1b_58802a9a138949c890eb468dc74a701f_mv2\nddbd1b_def325d6515f435aafd661e7ca25e394_mv2\nDiode Dynamics is a premium manufacturer of automotive LED Lighting products. \nTheir primary focus is on developing innovate lighting products with superior \nquality and excellent customer services. One of the aspects of Diode Dynamics \nthat we like best at Apex Customs is they manufacture the majority of their \nlighting products in the USA in their St. Louis Missouri factory. All of the \nproducts offered by Diode Dynamics are backed by an industry-leading no-hassle \nwarranty with an emphasis on providing hte best service and support experience \npossible.\nRequest Quote\nDiode Dynamics Offerings \nLED Bulbs\nLED Light Bars\nHID Halos & Strips\nLED Angel Eye Rings\nLED Strips and Kits\nHID Lighting\nFog Lamps\nSidemarkers\n4th Brake Lights\nLED Deamon Eyes\nddbd1b_323a534a467747dc8dcb32954add302f_mv2\nRequest Quote\n#ledhalos\nLighting Color Temperatures\nChoosing a color temperature for your lighting from the vast array of options \navailable can be a challenging task. In general, if you're looking for the white \nlight you see on most modern luxury vehicles then a color temperature in the \n5000K to 6000k is your best choice. The 5k to 6k range resembles sunlight the \n", "closest and is easiest for the human eye to see. You're going to get the best \nvisibility from this color range.\nWhat is Color Temperature?\nColor temperature is the color designation for each hue in the light spectrum in \nrelation to how it's perceived by the human eye. Kelvin is the unit of measure \nused for color temperature. A Kelvin is a unit of absolute temperature which is \nconverted to Lumens which equates to the brightness emitted by the light. The \nhigher the color temperature, the less helpful the light is at cutting through \ndarkness leading to lower visibility which is contrary to the popular belief that\nhigher temperatures mean more brightness.\n \n \nCOLOR\nTEMPERATURE\nDESCRIPTION\n \n \nYellow\n3000K\nPure yellow light emission commonly found in halogens\n \n \nOEM White\n4300K\nYellowish-white emission similar to dim white light\n \n \nPure White\n5000K\nPure white light emission. Simulates natural light\n \n \nCrystal White\n6000K\nPure White light emission with a bit of blue\n \n \nLight Blue\n8000K\nA bluish-white light emission with more blue percentage\n \n \nBlue\n10,000K Dark Blue light bordering on violet\n \n \nViolet\n12,000K Dark Violet\nddbd1b_eb7a1df491c04d51b3fff087a510fb87_mv2\nddbd1b_be280e795de44ad8bdc4115861738885_mv2\nRequest Quote\n#ledlightbars\nWhat are Halo Projector Headlights?\nProjector headlights, also known as Halo, Corona Rings, and Angel Eye headlights \nare a popular lighting customization in the aftermarket automotive industry. \nProject headlights are luminous rings inside of the headlamp assembly around the \ncentral headlight on a car or truck. Halo headlights were first introduced by BMW\nin 2000 and have become a very popular customization feature used by automotive \nenthusiasts to enhance the front end of a car or truck's appearance.\nBeyond the cool factor, Halo headlamps have a functional quality which provides a\nstronger headlight beam over conventional crystal headlights. A projector \nheadlight provides a more focused light beam providing a stronger light to see \ndown a dark road. Angel Eye headlights have become standard on most luxury \nequipped European vehicles and are available today in a wide variety of colors, \noptions, styles, and technologies. Corona rings will give your car or truck an \naggressive look while also improving the light output of your headlights.\nProjector Headlight History\nWhen headlight technology was first introduced, the headlamp utilized acetylene \nlamps with a reflecting mirror to project the light forward. Over the years \nthrough technology advancements, headlights have evolved into a high-tech \nautomotive part providing an array of customization options while creating \nhigh-impact illumination.\nHeadlight assemblies which became popular in the 1980\u2019s were designed to \nencompass all of the front-end lighting components of a vehicle into a single \nunit. Their bulky construction, made out of parabolic reflectors, prevented \n", "intricate designs from being used by automotive designers. This lead to headlight\nassemblies on cars and trucks that were less than appealing. The projector bulbs \nthat were developed in the early 2000s allowed auto manufacturers to design \ninnovative headlamps and assemblies including the now common halo ring. The \nintroduction of Halo headlights created a revolutionary look which gave new \nvehicles a designer look and stance to the vehicles front end.\nThe first halo headlights introduced by BMW were called Corona Rings. Over the \nyears, lighting technology has improved drastically allowing halo headlamps to be\nutilized as daytime running lights (DRL) as well as evening city lights. Early \nhalo headlights used halogen bulbs paired with a fiber optic system to transmit \nthe light throughout the ring channel. This technology was replaced by BMW by \nenergy-saving LEDs to power the corona ring channel. BMW now integrates their \nhalo rings into their bi-xenon headlights which is a signature design element \nwhich has server to distinguish BMW cars and SUV\u2019s on the road. Today the \nChevrolet Camaro and Impala both come standard from the manufacturer with \nhalo-ring headlights equipped.\nRequest Quote\n#offroadlighting\nTypes of Halo Headlights\nHalo Headlights come in a wide variety of technologies, colors, and styles. \nProjector halo headlights come in three different technology types: CCFL, LED, \nand Plasma. Traditional Halo rings used by most auto manufacturers are \nilluminated by one or two incandescent bulbs which produce the distinctive \u201cangel\neye\u201d effect by creating dark and bright spots inside the enclosed halo ring.\nddbd1b_a87f354e723a48d8bd3eab6775100401_mv2\nCCFL Halo Headlights\nCCFL technology has been used for Halo headlight technology the longest. CCFL \nprovides the smooth glow which hides the individual lights in the halo ring which\nmost automotive enthusiasts prefer. Each CCFL halo ring is made from a small \nfluorescent tube which is developed to last up to 50,000 hours of continuous use.\nCCFL Projector Halo Headlamps are the most widely available and cheapest options \navailable on the market because they have been available the longest.\nThe downside of CCFL headlights are they are not as bright and noticeable as LED \nand Plasma Halo headlight options. They are best for dark environments to get the\nbest performance out of your Halo investment.\nddbd1b_68242693554f48d6a6621c982427ae8d_mv2\nLED Halo Headlights\nLED Halo Rings also known as SMD Halo's are developed and manufactured to be \nultra-bright. The allows your Halo's to bee seen in both during the day and \nnight. If you want your Halo's to be visible all the time, SMD Halo's are your \nbest option. Another benefit of LED Halo headlights is the ability to have \nmultiple colors due to the individual lights that make up the Halo ring. With \nkits like Oracle's colorSHIFT, you can change the color of your Halo ring with \nthe simple click of a button or remote.\n", "Another advantage of LED SMD Halo's is the ability to utilize LED controllers to \ndo cool effects like sound activation and customized programmable patterns. LED \nHalo rings are also more durable than CCFL Halos with a life of 60,000 hours of \ncontinuous use. One disadvantage is LED Halo's are made up of individual lights \nso you don't get that continuous fluid look like CCFL or Plasma options.\nddbd1b_ba1843f87a6a477fbd37630dee267f5b_mv2\nPlasma Halo Headlights\nPlasma Halo's are the latest technological advancement from Oracle. Oracle's goal\nin developing Plasma Halo's was to combine the advantages of both CCFL and LED so\ncustomers wouldn't have to choose between the two technologies. Released in 2013,\nthe major downside of Plasma Halo's is the inability to change colors.\nPlasma Halo's provide the smooth, fluid look that CCFL offers only in an \nultra-bright package which can be seen during either day or night. If you are \nonly looking for a single color for your Halo Rings, Plasma is without a doubt \nyour best option. Plasma Halo's offer 100,000 hours of continuous use so they \nwill never burn out and will last the life of your vehicle.\nOne other drawback of Plasma Halo's is you can't control them by remotes or \ncontrollers like the LED variety.\nRequest Quote\n#interiorlighting\nWhat is LED Lighting?\nIncandescent bulbs have dominated the automotive industry since the days of Henry\nFord. Today there is a new player in town that is quickly forcing old faithful to\nthe lighting scrap heap. LED lighting, short of Light Emitting Diode, has become \nthe bulb of choice for vehicle manufacturers and car enthusiasts a like. An LED \nis a transistor, combined with a substrate, which emits light when electrical \ncurrent is applied. The LED bulb has a number of advantages over traditional \nincandescent lighting which makes is attractive for automotive use:\nAutomotive LED\u2019s are insensitive to the regular vibrations a car is exposed to.\nVehicle LED\u2019s will last for the life of the vehicle (with the exception of LED \nHeadlights)\nCar & Truck LEDs have moisture-proof casings which allow them to be installed in \nharsh environments.\nLED lighting is extremely compact.\nLED\u2019s light up quicker and more reliable than incandescent bulbs\nLED lighting runs cool reducing the energy loss and dangers associated with \nemitting light in an automotive housing.\nLEDs are available in a wide variety of colors and color temperatures providing \nyou a host of options for customization.\nLED Lights provide more light per watt reducing the power requirements on your \nvehicles electrical system and battery.\nLED Lighting has become so popular for car and truck applications that there are \nnow LED options for every conventional automotive lighting application. \nHeadlights, taillights, turn signals, running lamps, car interior lighting, \nengine bay lighting, you name it, LEDs can handle it.  LED\u2019s have also created \nnew applications for automotive lighting that previously didn\u2019t exist. LED \n", "Lighting can be installed in applications and locations that were previously \nimpossible with fluorescent and incandescent bulbs. The days of the fluorescent \nundercarriage lighting tubes that were subject to damage from weather and \nvibrations are over!\nChevrolet Corvette Paves the Way for Automotive LED\u2019s\nThe first use of LEDs in an automotive application was on the Chevrolet Corvette \nin 1983 which had an LED on the center high mount stop lamp. LEDs are perfect for\na stop lamp because they light up instantaneously giving the driver behind more \ntime to react to the light and avoid an accident when a car or truck makes an \nunexpected stop. 0.2 seconds faster make may seem insignificant, however, at 75 \nmph this translates to 21 feet of extra braking distance which could literally \nmean the difference between life and death.\nLED\u2019s have an RGB color spectrum which allows them to emit any color from the \nsame LED unit. In order to display different colors, an LED unit is either setup \nwith three different LEDs, one emitting blue, one emitting red, and one green \nlight in one unit, or they can be built as one LED which is doped with three \ndifference substances allowing for blue, green, or red when electrical current is\napplied. Through the use of resistors to control the current applied to the bulb,\nLEDs can emit any combination of colors.\npagePhoto_vette_zoomed02 (1)-min\nThe multicolor capabilities of LEDs make it possible for one strip of LEDs to \nperform multiple functions in an automotive application. They can blink amber for\nturn signals, light up white for backup lights, or red for braking. LEDs can also\nbe timed to either light all bulbs simultaneously as a single unit or \nsequentially to create a lighting pattern such as a running turn\nFlexible Compactness\nLEDs are small and compact which allows them to be made into small, flexible \nlighting strips which can be twisted and tweaked into locations that traditional \nincandescent lighting would never fit. Running lights are a perfect example of \nthis. LEDs can be contoured to the shape and style of a vehicle's body providing \na unique, unmistakable look such as the LED \u201cwhiskers\u201d that are characteristic of\nAudi headlights. LED strips can be used in interior applications such as foot \nwell or dash compartment lighting. They can be used in exterior applications such\nas undercarriage lighting, puddle lights, or engine compartment lighting. They \ncan be installed in such a way that they are hidden and invisible when not lit. \nLED\u2019s are perfect for these applications because they don\u2019t burn out, consume \nlittle energy, produce low heat, and are maintenance free.\nLED Headlights are In\nLED headlights are the hottest new trend in automotive lighting. They have become\npowerful enough, bright enough, and reliable enough to replace the traditional \nincandescent and HID headlamps that have dominated the automotive industry for \ngenerations. Modern LED design has combined advanced optical design with \nintricate cooling devices to make them the application of choice for car & truck \nenthusiasts. LED headlamps offer a wide spectrum of color temperatures without \nthe unreliability traditionally found in HID and incandescent bulb kits.\n", "Request Quote\n#customlighting\nBenefits of LED Lighting\nddbd1b_888d486e04a5492b8b6bc6ce4965e6de_mv2\nLong Life\nLong life time stands out as the number one benefit of LED lights. LED bulbs and \ndiodes have an outstanding operational life time expectation of up to 100.000 \nhours. This is 11 years of continuous operation, or 22 years of 50% operation. If\nyou leave on the LED fixture for 8h per day it would take around 20 years before \nyou\u2019d have to replace the LED bulb.\nLED\u2019s are different to standard lighting: They don\u2019t actually burn out and stop \nworking like a standard light, moreover, the lighting diodes emit lower output \nlevels over a very long period and become less bright.\nddbd1b_55cbbc85dc13439da03e6e86d1c0cbbd_mv2\nEnergy Efficiency\nToday's most efficient way of illumination and lighting, with an estimated energy\nefficiency of 80%-90% when compared to traditional lighting and conventional \nlight bulbs. This means that about 80% of the electrical energy is converted to \nlight, while 20% is lost and converted into other forms of energy such as heat.\nWith traditional incandescent light bulbs who operate at 20% energy efficiency \nonly, 80% of the electricity is lost as heat. That heat wreaks havoc on the \nplastics that headlights, tail makers, fog lights, etc are made of. The low heat \nwill help your car maintain the new look it had when it drove off the light.\nddbd1b_b83909c716034be48f2bf25c60fde068_mv2\nEcologically Friendly\nLED lights are free of toxic chemicals. Most conventional fluorescent lighting \nbulbs contain a multitude of materials like e.g mercury that are dangerous for \nthe environment.\nLED lights contain no toxic materials and are 100% recyclable, and will help you \nto reduce your carbon footprint by up to a third. The long operational life time \nspan mentioned above means also that one LED light bulb can save material and \nproduction of 25 incandescent light bulbs. A big step towards a greener future!\nddbd1b_95ad5349aaab4b6094e2a3fb703390e1_mv2\nDurable Quality\nLEDs are extremely durable and built with sturdy components that are highly \nrugged and can withstand even the roughest conditions.\nBecause LED lights are resistant to shock, vibrations and external impacts, they \nare a perfect fit for automotive lighting systems that are exposed to rough \nconditions and exposure to weather, wind, rain or even external vandalism.\nddbd1b_c5577266e4b04d9c8c08622449b64955_mv2\n", "Zero UV Emissions\nLED illumination produces little ratiated light and close to no UV emissions.\nBecause of this, LED lighting is highly suitable not only for goods and materials\nthat are sensitive to heat due to the benefit of little radiated heat emission \nbut also for illumination of UV sensitive objects or materials such as in \nmuseums, art galleries, archeological sites, etc.\nddbd1b_235d2e7039a34024ba3b8c537855c274_mv2\nDesign Flexibility\nLEDs can be combined in any shape to produce highly efficient illumination. \nIndividual LEDs can be dimmed, resulting in a dynamic control of light, color and\ndistribution. Well-designed LED illumination systems can achieve fantastic \nlighting effects, not only for the eye but also for the mood and the mind.\nddbd1b_25a6f7242b4a49efb7cd33e2e94a28e4_mv2\nOperational in Extremely Cold or Hot Temperatures\nLED are ideal for operation under cold and low outdoor temperature settings. For \nfluorescent lamps, low temperatures may affect operation and present a challenge,\nbut LED illumination operates well also in cold environments, such as for outdoor\nwinter settings, freezer rooms etc.\nddbd1b_bd88a5250cc1418ca26b29b78f047872_mv2\nLight Dispersement\nLED is designed to focus its light and can be directed to a particular location \nwithout the use of an external reflector, achieving a higher application \nefficiency than conventional lighting. Well-designed LED illumination systems can\ndeliver light more efficiently to the desired location.\nddbd1b_706863c81c6e4412b6e99b055b109f0d_mv2\nInstant Lighting & Frequent Switching\nLED lights brighten up immediately and when powered on, which has significant \nadvantages for infrastructure projects such as e.g., traffic and signal lights.\nAlso, LED lights can switch off and on frequently and without affecting the LED\u2019s\nlifetime or light emission. In contrast, traditional lighting may take several \nseconds to reach full brightness, and frequent on/off switching does drastically \nreduce operational life expectancy.\nddbd1b_9ad0443404d44ec8b062fe4d18095b29_mv2\nLow-Voltage\nA low-voltage power supply is sufficient for LED illumination. This makes it easy\nto use LED lighting also in outdoor settings, by connecting an external \nsolar-energy source and is a significant advantage when it comes to using LED \ntechnology in remote or rural areas.\n#lightrestoration\n", "Light Restoration\nAfter years on the road in the Arizona sun, headlights and taillights become \nscratched, pitted and discolored, which impacts the clarity and effectiveness of \nthese lights. At Apex Customs, we can restore the OEM lenses and housings on your\nheadlights and taillights so they are crystal clear again, and function like new.\nThe process includes use of a special compound and procedure that removes surface\noxidation and imperfections in the lenses and housings. Apex can also smoke your \nlights, giving it a distinctive style, while preserving the functionality of \nthese lights.\nLight Restoration Benefits:\nLight Housings Look New Again\nHeadlight Clarity is Restored\nProtected Against UV Damage\nHeadlight Function Improved\nDistinctive Styling\n#haloheadlights\nAutomotive Lighting Q&A\nddbd1b_14f4fcf32af84db88071c8c767f83867_mv2\nHow do LEDs Work?\nAutomotive LEDs are manufactured with two primary components: the LED chip which \nproduces light and the heat sink which keeps the bulb cool. LEDs convert DC power\nand convert it to light. The heat sink captures the heat that dissipates from the\nlight. While LEDs do produce significantly less heat than traditional \nincandescent bulbs, they do produce heat which must be managed.\nLED's produce electrical power which excites electrons. When an electron jumps \nfrom one state to another, it produces a small amount of light called a photo. \nLEDs essentially cause photons to be produced by continuously exciting electrons \nthrough electrical work. This process differs from a halogen or incandescent bulb\nwhich uses electrical current to heat a filament until it glows.\nddbd1b_196de3de83284911ac71962541bf3283_mv2\nHow do I find the brightest LED bulbs?\nThe brightness of an LED bulb is measured in lumens. A lumen is equal to the \namount of light emitted by the bulb per second and is the universal measurement \nused to determine a lights brightness. In addition to lumens, another \nconsideration is how many LED bulbs are used in your application. Generally \nspeaking, the more LED bulbs, the brighter the light you will receive from the \ndevice.\nddbd1b_3f424740175e4de6807186a4b0c79832_mv2\nWhat's the difference between warm white and cool white?\nWhite bulbs come in two temperatures. Cool white light generally has a \ntemperature rating of 5000K and 8000k and produces a light similar to sunlight \nand fluorescent light. Warm white has a temperature in the 2500k to 4000k range \nand has a color more closely resembling incandescent lighting.\n", "ddbd1b_37c29f1421ff44229c3ac000d3779302_mv2\nWhat is an LED panel?\nAn LED panel is a circuit board that includes multiple bulbs attached. A lighting\npanel replaces a single bulb to provide you with brighter lighting from multiple \nLEDs rather than just one.\nddbd1b_04a0f69fefc34eafb58642a6183ff222_mv2\nMy stock headlights are 55w, do I need 55w HIDs?\nNo. Because HIDs produce their light more efficiently than traditional halogen \nbulbs, they require less power to produce the same amount of light. 35w HIDs \nproduce more than twice the amount of lumens than a 55w halogen bulb depending on\nthe color temperature you choose. 55w HIDs produce about 40% more light than a \n35w HIDs. A 35w HIDs create more than enough light for a low beam application \nwhich makes 55w low beams unnecessary. HIDs are not a good application for high \nbeams because they take too long to fire up.\nddbd1b_83141c528094479bb6d80e0f0cbca2c7_mv2\nI\u2019m looking for headlights with a slight tint of blue, what\u2019s the best \ntemperature color for me?\nAny HID or LED headlight within a color range of 4300k to 12000k will produce a \nshade of blue. We recommend staying in the 5000K range or close to it to get your\nslight tint of blue while maintaining a white light and high level of visibility \nin the dark. Anything over 6000k will result in reduced visibility and light \nwhile driving in the dark.\nddbd1b_1764b14668e04334b77b4dba86c52dfb_mv2\nAre HID/Xenon bulbs the same as HIDs?\nNo, Xenon bulbs are not true HIDs, they are merely halogen bulbs coated blue. HID\nbulbs require ballasts to regulate the level of electrical current used in the \nbulb to create the light. Coated blue halogen bulbs, especially the ones you find\non eBay, typically do not perform very well and have a short lifespan. To get a \ntrue hyper white look for your lights and get the visibility you require out of \nyour headlights; we highly recommend you stick to a HID or LED bulb for your \nheadlights.\nddbd1b_b916fdc21c274e10aff632832459a92a_mv2\nWhat is a HID relay harness?\nRelay harnesses also referred to as dual in/dual out harnesses, are designed to \npull the power for your headlights directly from the vehicles battery rather than\nthe vehicle's OEM wiring harness. These are a good option when upgrading your \nhalogen bulb headlights from the manufacturer to HIDs because the factory harness\nmay not be designed to handle the power requirements of a HID kit. HIDs require \nless operating power than halogens. However, they do require a considerable \namount of power when they first ignite. If your wiring harness is designed for \nlower power halogen bulbs, you can experience misfires on your HID kit and risk \nelectrical fires or damage by relying on the lower gauged wires of your factory \nharness.\n", "A typical symptom of underpowered HIDs is that only one HID light will turn on. \nThe factory harness has just enough power to handle the ignition of one light, \nbut not both. You can typically get around this by turning your lights off and \nthen back on again quickly, but this is not a good long term or safe option.\nAnother symptom you may experience with underpowered lights is your HIDs will \nflicker when they\u2019re on as the electrical current in your factory harness is not \nconstant enough to keep them on consistently.\nddbd1b_c1430c597f93444e8f8b6ef15b1df205_mv2\nCan I use HIDs for my high beams?\nHIDs are typically not recommended for use on your vehicle's high beam \nheadlights. The reason for this is due to the delayed firing that HIDs experience\nwhen turning on. High beams are often used to flash on and off quickly, maybe to \nwarn another driver or increase your visibility temporarily. The delay produced \nby HIDs will make this difficult or impossible. We recommend keeping your high \nbeams as halogens or upgrading them to and LED bulb to match the color of your \nHIDs.\nIf you want to use HIDs for your high beams, you can accomplish that upgrade \nthrough the use of a HID relay harness. If you are already using or plan to use a\nrelay harness for your low beam headlights, you\u2019ll need a separate harness for \nyour high beam HIDs.\nddbd1b_614237990bf94ad2b6c7c1064818065b_mv2\nWhat is an error code eliminator?\nModern vehicles have incorporated sophisticated monitoring systems in the \nvehicles computer system to warn the driver that your headlight is burned out. \nTypically when you upgrade or swap out your factory grade headlights for an \nupgraded system, your vehicle's computer system will detect a different in \nvoltage and turn on the headlight out warning light. An error code eliminator \nwill tell your vehicles computer system that everything is fine and there is no \nneed to turn on the warning light.\nCUSTOM PAINT & AUTO BODY\nPHOENIX, AZ\nddbd1b_2b1c0bddd18a4a87b3acad376922d20b_mv2\nCustom Auto Body Shop\nAuto Paint and Body Work Services That Will Take Your Ride to the Next Level!\nWhen it comes to customizing your car, truck, or SUV, an eye-catching paint job \nis one the best investments you can make. Whether your project is a classic car \nrestoration, a collision repair, or a brand new sedan, a custom paint job will \ntake your car, truck, or SUV from ordinary to extraordinary!\nAt Apex Customs we offer full-service automotive body and paint services. From \ncollision repair to a custom builds, our certified expert painters will deliver \nyou showroom quality results which meet and exceed factory specifications.\n", "At our Phoenix auto paint shop, we have a state of the art Blow Therm down draft \npaint booth designed specifically for high-end custom work. Our Tempe body shop \noffers four state-of-the-art paint booths paired with a team of auto body and \ncollision repair technicians who are the best in the industry.\nddbd1b_6be894f3b9664234b00be72ac0cf3844_mv2\nAuto Body Services\nCustom Paint\nBody Repair & Restoration\nWide Body Kits\nAuto Parts Painting\nCollision Repair\nUnlike our competitors, Apex Customs specializes in custom work and high end \nbuilds. We are not an auto paint shop that pumps low-quality paint jobs out for \ninsurance work. We work on the best, the classics, exotics, street rods, show \ncars, and race cars.  We are a one-stop automotive customization shop that does \neverything you need to build or restore the ride of your dreams under one roof. \nIf you're looking to restore your ride to its former glory, we can source even \nthe hardest parts you need, rebuild and customize your body panels, hoods, doors,\nand trim and top it off with a killer custom paint job that will last for years \nto come.  We offer expert auto body shop and car paint shop services for Phoenix,\nTempe, Scottsdale, Mesa, Glendale, Gilbert, Chandler and surrounding areas in \nArizona. Contact us now for a custom quote!\nRequest Quote\nCustom Paint & Auto Body Services\nAs a full-service auto body shop, Apex Customs can tackle any project you have \nfor your car, truck, or SUV. From custom builds to aftermarket parts painting and\nfull collision repair, our expert paint and body technicians are ready to tackle \nany job you bring us. Our Phoenix and Tempe Arizona custom auto body shops were \ndesigned with the custom build in mind ensuring your car, truck, or SUV is \nrepaired, prepped, painted, and detailed to the highest standards.\nddbd1b_baaa180c824f47d1a88a04e778257cc1_mv2\nAuto Painting\nAutomotive painting is an art that requires years of experience, a steady hand, \nand a keen eye for detail. At Apex we specialize in custom paint jobs on exotic \nand high-end vehicles that require more skill and attention to detail that than \nthe standard auto body repair shop. Our expert painters and technicians have the \nskill and experience to ensure your car, truck, or SUV will receive the white \nglove treatment. When working on exotic sports cars, classic car restorations, \nand custom car builds, we understand the need for perfection.\nddbd1b_f7f8f8d83c4e434f838546b2d9ee2b01_mv2\nAuto Body Repair & Restoration\nNo matter how good the paint job is on your vehicle, if the body panels \nunderneath are not repaired and prepped to the highest standards, the end results\nwill leave you disappointed. Apex Customs understands the importance of \n", "perfection when it comes to building, repairing, and restoring every square inch \nof your vehicle's body. Every project we undertake ensures all rust is removed, \nbody panels and structural components are restored to factory spec, panel gaps \nare fitted to factory spec, surfaces are sanded to a smooth flawless finish, and \nproper cleaning and preparation procedures are followed before the vehicle goes \ninto the booth for paint.\nddbd1b_a7d82aaf90684a2a8260fa8b12bcbd47_mv2\nWide Body Kits\nWide-body kits are one of the hottest looks on road these days. Serving both form\nand function, a wide body kit will take your ride from ordinary to extraordinary!\nUnfortunately many of the kits available on the market today simply don't look \ngood without the expert touch of a professional paint and body shop. Many body \nkit manufacturers claim their kits will bolt right up, but more often than not \nevery kit requires some tweaks and repairs to give your car that custom look with\na factory fit. The auto body and paint experts at Apex will ensure your \ninvestment will look incredible for many years to come!\nddbd1b_7da061c48b9743cd921330b410f5faa0_mv2\nAuto Parts Painting\nDo you have an aftermarket part you need prepped, painted, and fitted? At Apex we\nhave the skills and expertise to fit your aftermarket or custom built parts to \nyour car, truck, or SUV ensuring they match your vehicle perfectly. We can \nmodify, color match, and install any part you bring us ensuring the end result is\nsomething you will be proud to drive or take to the next car meet. Hoods, \nspoliers, body kits, trunks, trim, you name it and we can paint it!\nddbd1b_9008f51062e644a3b53230395828d174_mv2\nCollision Repair\nAt Apex Customs, our Phoenix and Tempe body shops are capable of full collision \nrepair. While we specialize in custom cars, we've completed hundreds of standard \ninsurance claim collision repairs. If your custom or exotic car, truck, or SUV \nwas recently involved in an accident, what better place to have your vehicle \nrepaired than a shop with the capabilities to also to upholstery, vinyl wrap, car\naudio, engine performance, wheels and tires, suspension, and more! We specialize \nin aftermarket and custom products so if your vehicle requires a special touch \nand advanced aftermarket parts expertise then look no further than Apex Customs!\nRequest Quote\n#tempeautobody\nComparing Car Paint Jobs\nCheap vs Expensive Automotive Painting\nIf you're looking for a high-quality paint job that will look fantastic and last \nfor the life of the vehicle, then you may be in for sticker shock. It's important\nto understand the differences between cheap and expensive paint jobs when you are\nevaluating your next project and budget. While the $900 Maaco special may be \nappealing to the pocketbook when you see the final results you're going to regret\nskimping on such an important aspect of your custom project.  \n", "ddbd1b_21e142053f5a4b4cb0316a4e671db2de_mv2\nPaint Quality\nPaint is expensive, especially high-quality paint with the latest technology that\nis designed to survive the demanding environmental and road contaminates as well \nas the hot Arizona sun. Shops offering low-cost paint jobs typically use an \ninexpensive synthetic enamel economy paint, typically sourced from China. While \neconomy paint may cover well, create a decent looking base color, and even have \nan acceptable glossy look, they will only last a few years and are prone to \nchipping and peeling in a very short amount of time.\nAt Apex Customs we only use the highest quality paint available on the market. We\nbalance cost with durability, finish, color stability, and environment \nfriendliness. When we spray a car, we ensure it is done right the first time so \nyour investment will last and display its brilliant colors for many years to \ncome.\nddbd1b_0e8b9e10ae4f4771bfab04cf99fb355d_mv2\nProper Prep\nAs the old military adage goes, \"Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Piss \nPoor Performance\". When it comes to automotive paint, preparation is the \ncornerstone to a final product that will not only look fantastic but will last \nfor many years to come. Paint prep includes many hours of cutting, sanding, \npriming, and cleaning. A minor imperfection on the body of the car will stick out\nlike a sore thumb once the color has been applied to the surface. Discount paint \nshops often skimp and take shortcuts on the many hours paint preparation in an \neffort to move more cars through their shop at a faster rate. Quantity over \nquality is the business model of a body shop selling you $1,000 paint jobs. This \nresults in a lackluster final product that will leave you disappointed and often \nrequire the entire job be redone a year later.\nddbd1b_025b625238e747caa9d80494c827c9f9_mv2\nMultiple Layers\nIf you've ever spray painted a car part or even painted the wall of your bedroom,\nyou can appreciate the importance of multiple layers of paint. Thin paint layers \nare prone to color fading, chipping, scratches, and lower color density and \nluster. A discount paint shop will do a light sanding to rough the surface and \nthen spray one or two color layers followed by a clear coat. A high-quality auto \npaint shop, on the other hand, will sand the vehicle down to bare metal, correct \nany blemishes to the bodywork and apply as many as 20 to 24 layers of paint and 6\nto 8 layers of clear coat. This approach provides a lasting finish that will \nprovide deep color tones protected by a durable protective finish.\nddbd1b_fe58883d1ae244a9b8b4231f95fd421b_mv2\nMissing Surfaces\nIf you've ever spray painted a car part or even painted the wall of your Discount\npaint shops rarely include key areas of the car when bidding your paint job. The \nmost difficult areas of a vehicle to paint are the door jams, under the hood and \ntrunk lid, under the trim panels, under the factory emblems, and in the engine \nbay. To paint these areas requires parts be carefully removed and expertly masked\n", "off to avoid overspray. These areas are particularly important to mask, prep, \nsand, and spray if your paint project includes a color change. There is nothing \nworse than a red car with yellow door jambs!\nddbd1b_82e0709735a14a89af31282d767ddcca_mv2\nPrevent Overspray\nIn an effort to speed up the paint process, discount paint shops often skimp on \ntheir masking skills. Proper masking of a vehicle before spraying is critical to \nprevent paint overspray in areas you don't want paint. Masking is a \ntime-consuming process which requires patience and car to ensure the seams don't \nfail while in the paint booth. There is nothing worse than ending up with paint \noverspray in your car's interior or on that 10,000 supercharger!\nddbd1b_8dee17f5096546eb916cf9330570bca3_mv2\nColor Matching\nToday's modern vehicles offer a variety of specialized and metallic colors which \nrequire advanced skill and expertise to match. The advanced equipment used for \nmodern paint jobs is expensive and not always accurate. Even if you have a \nfactory paint code, years of sun fading and exposure to the elements will alter \nthe color of the paint the came with your vehicle off the factory line. To \nproperly color match factory and prior custom paint jobs requires years of \nexpertise, panel testing, and an expert eye. Many discount body shops simply \ndon't invest the time and care into ensuring the newly painted panels match your \nvehicle's existing paint.\nRequest Quote\n#phoenixautobody\nThe Car Painting Process\nStep By Step\nAt Apex Customs it's important our customers are informed about the process for \nevery service we offer. Whether you bring your ride to us for a professional \npaint job or are just looking for some tips on how to paint your car in your \ngarage, here is a general overview of the steps involved in the process.\nddbd1b_04efa17dca834a2a81ca1a66e38a3dea_mv2\nKill the Rust\nThe first step in any automotive paint job is to ensure you have a solid, \nrust-free foundation to work from. Rust is the process of steel oxidizing which \ngenerally occurs with unprotected bare metal is exposed to water. Salt also plays\na significant factor in the rusting process. Salty wet roads with quickly turn \nsheet metal into swiss cheese.\nRust, if not addressed, will eat away at your vehicle's frame and body. The most \neffective and recommended method of addressing rust is to completely cut it out \nand replace the removed rusty panels with new sheet metal using various welding \ntechniques. If the rust is not removed, it will cause ugly bubbling under your \nnew paint job.\n", "If the rust is minor, there are some liquid rust inhibitor products that can be \nused to prevent the rust from spreading. The main ingredient of a rust inhibitor \nis phosphoric acid which will convert the iron oxide (rust) into iron phosphate \neffectively stopping the oxidation process.\nddbd1b_5206041d92894cd7b1aa002f7e753ad6_mv2\nStraighten the Panels\nStraightening the panels is the most time-consuming part of the automotive \npainting process. While you may be tempted to cut corners and move onto the fun \npart of painting quicker, don't. Taking the time to ensure every inch of the body\nis straight and smooth and the gaps between doors, fenders, and hoods will result\nin a pristine final result that you will admire for years to come. This is the \nstep where you'll eliminate any dents, deep scratches, and uneven surfaces.\nWhile some panels can be straightened with a hammer and dolly, most of the panels\non your vehicle will require body filler. Perfecting your body filler application\nis the most tedious and time-consuming step in the process. It will require \nspreading body filler, waiting for it to cure, sanding, and repeating the process\nseveral times until you have a perfectly straight and smooth surface. While the \nfirst couple of layers of body filler can be sanded with a power sander, make \nsure you move onto hand block sanding for the final layers.\nddbd1b_38ef9fd9cfd84aeea8559ccfe81efa2f_mv2\nBlocking\nBlock Sanding is the most critical step in ensuring straight panels on your car. \nA block is used in order to distribute your hand's pressure evenly across the \npanel. If you try to finish sand without a block, you'll end up with finger \ngrooves across the panel. This will result in a wavy panel with peaks and valleys\nwhich will leave you with an undesirable final product.\nBlocking generally begins with a course sandpaper of around 180-grit in order to \nknock down the high spots. Follow the 180-grit with progressively finer sandpaper\nuntil the panels are smooth and straight. A pro tip is to not look for \nstraightness in your panel, rather feel for straightness with your hand. \"If you \ncan feel it, it will shot in the paint\".\nddbd1b_c108ed40ada44c59a6da473060a98e5d_mv2\nMask\nNow that you've prepped the vehicle with plenty of elbow grease and patience, the\nnext step is to mask and tape off every surface of the car that will get painted.\nThis is another critical step which ensures you don't end up with overspray on \nyour windshield, motor, dashboard, and leather seats!\nBefore you being masking and taping, make sure to wipe down the entire surface of\nthe car to remove all dust and contaminants that may lead to your masking seams \nand lines to fail while you're spraying. While you may be tempted to use that old\nstack of newspapers for masking, spend the few extra dollars to get some \nlegitimate masking paper. Newspaper is porous and will allow paint, especially \nclearcoats, to bleed through onto the glass and trim underneath.\nAnother pro tip is to invest in a high-grade masking tape from manufacturers like\n", "3M. Cheap masking tape will allow paint to bleed through and a generally \nmanufactured with a low-grade adhesive which leaves a sticky residue when \nremoved. Cheap masking tape can also be extremely challenging to remove as it is \nthin and tears easily.\nBefore moving onto the next step, take the time to ensure that every possible \ncrevice, panel, and glass that you don't want paint on is well covered and secure\nfrom overspray.\nddbd1b_f57676f30067436c9c3646fac30d5008_mv2\nPrime\nNow that your rust is removed, panels are straight, and the vehicle is masked \noff, it's time to prime! A paint primer will protect the metal by sealing the car\nand its bodywork from the paint above ensuring your paint will have a smooth, \nconsistent surface to bond to. The primer also ensures the different colors of \nmetal, primer, and filler won't cause any color variations in your base color. \nYou want to start with a smooth and consistent color surface before applying your\nbase color. The best primer is a two-part urethane surfacer.\nddbd1b_63c35ce2e93f4146b3b1550bf8c95716_mv2\nChoosing Your Paint\nThere are two basic categories of automotive paint, single stage and two stage or\nbase/clear. In a single stage paint, all of the paints pigment, additives, and \nultraviolet protection are combined into one can and applied to the car. This \nmethod is commonly used on budget paint jobs and does work well if you're looking\nfor a quick lower quality paint surface.\nA two-stage paint is the preferred method for high-end automotive paint jobs and \ninvolved spraying a base color coat followed by a second clear coat. The \ntwo-stage paint has distinct advantages such as protecting the underlying color \npigment by adding ultraviolet blockers in the clearcoat. Additionally, a \ntwo-stage paint application has superior luster. By applying a clear coat over \nthe base coat, the end paint job has a shinier appearance and is thicker making \nthe paint more durable and less prone to rock chips and door dings.\nddbd1b_2fc1df5f391b4ecca72df81ab8946e06_mv2\nMix and Spray\nThere are two different styles of paint guns used to apply auto paint. One is the\nclassic can-style where the paint is held in a can under the gun. The second is \nreferred to as an HVLP (high volume low pressure). The HVLP use less air pressure\nwhich results in less waste and overspray. Regardless of the paint gun style you \nchoose, make sure your air system has a water and oil separator as well as a \npressure regulator. There is nothing worse than water condensation entering your \nairline and ruining your entire paint job requiring you to start all over again \nfrom square one!\nThe actual process of spraying the paint can take some practice. Using a smooth, \nconsistent sweeping motion you want to apply the paint in a manner that avoids \nhigh spots and paint runs. An experienced painter will know just how thick to \napply the paint, which areas are more prone to fish eyes and runs, and will \nadjust his technique appropriately. As an inexperienced painter, your first step \n", "should be to read the MSDS of your paint to give you a gauge of how the paint was\nmanufactured to be applied. Experience is key to a consistent result and while \nsome incredible DIY auto paint jobs have come out of garages, it's important to \nremember that patience and practice may be required to get the results you're \nhoping for.\nProfessional paint jobs are done in a controlled environment with expensive \nprofessional grade equipment and paint booths. Paint booths control the \nenvironmental factors from dust and lighting to climate temperature and humidity.\nAs a DIY painter, don't get down on yourself if your results don't come out \nlooking like the pro, it's difficult to match years of experience and a $100,000 \npaint booth!\nddbd1b_33dc5d3d59ea467c861ff65149c498ad_mv2\nProtect\nOnce you've completed the paint application and you've allowed sufficient time \nfor your paint and clear coats to cure, the next step is to finish off the top \nlayer with some 2000 grit wet sanding followed by a solid buff and polish. Expect\nto spend a good amount of time really bringing out the luster of your paint job \nby polishing that top layer.\nNow that you have your new paint job gleaming like glass, we recommend protecting\nyour new paint job with either a wax compound or even better, a ceramic coating. \nA ceramic coating such as Ceramic Pro, is a polymer coating that will protect all\nof your hard work from even the harshest of elements. After you've invested the \ntime in money in a new paint job, it's worth its weight in gold to take this one \nextra step to protect your investment.\n#customautopaint\nPaint & Body Q&A\nddbd1b_cf2a7a18f6634a898af442af5b72b623_mv2\nHow difficult is it to color match my existing paint?\nNew cars, trucks, and SUVs come from the factory with a paint code printed on a \nlabel which is generally located underneath the hood or in the sill of the door. \nThis code is used to specifically identify the manufacturer color that was used \nat the factory when the vehicle was made. This code works great if your vehicle \nmatches the original color exactly. However, this code is generally just a \nstarting point as there are often slight variations of color during the \nmanufacturing process and the color of your car is subject to changing slightly \nover the years.\nWhen your vehicle is not a perfect match to the color code, our paint technicians\nwill perform a process called \"tinting\". Tinting is basically varying the paint \nmixture of various color pigments until a match is found. In some cases, tinting \nis not enough to get a close enough match. In those cases, the paint tech will \nuse a blending technique which entails applying small amounts of the new paint \ncolor to the panels around the main area to be painted. Proper blending can make \nthe difference between a great match and an invisible repair.\nObtaining a proper paint match requires a high level of skill and a great deal of\n", "patience. At Apex Customs, our technicians are certified by the paint \nmanufacturers to use their advanced computerized paint matching systems.\nddbd1b_53293b36336642879f62b8e9d1ceacc0_mv2\nHow long does a custom automotive paint job or body repair take?\nBecause every vehicle and every project is unique, there is no standard time \nperiod for a paint and body project. The length of time is generally dependent \nupon the extent of any damage, the scope of the project (a hood vs an entire \ncar), if there are any custom aftermarket parts being added, and how many coats \nof paint you are looking to get. When it comes to complete custom jobs, you \nshould expect your vehicle to be in the shop for an extended period of time.\nddbd1b_387d5b115cef4e96a46cf9d03698d710_mv2\nHow much does a custom paint job cost?\nThe costs involved in custom paint and body projects are entirely depended upon \nthe condition of your vehicle, the type of vehicle, and the scope of the project.\nWhile we typically can give some very general pricing estimates over the phone, \nthe best way to get an accurate quote is to bring your vehicle down to our Tempe \nbody shop and have our technicians take a look at the car and discuss your \nproject.\nddbd1b_544572ecb74e4a10b00b1a377a935b5e_mv2\nAre you able to do body and paint insurance work?\nApex Customs is fully capable of performing paint and auto body repairs for \ninsurance claims. We have worked with a variety of insurance companies for \ncollision repair. Talk to your insurance agent to verify they will cover our \nservices. If you need any assistance with your insurance agent, don't hesitate to\ncontact us!\nddbd1b_096aaaf577a9488e8061df26d87a2d44_mv2\nDo you offer rental cars?\nYes, Apex Customs has a contract with Enterprise car rental to provide rental \ncars to our clients. The cost involved is depended upon the size and scope of \nyour project. Generally, for larger projects, we offer a complimentary car rental\nwhile we are working on your vehicle. Please contact our sales department for \nmore details.\nAUTOMOTIVE SUSPENSION\nTEMPE, AZ  | PHOENIX, AZ\nddbd1b_9297e5d831e549518a8846d1c45413b6_mv2\nPerformance Suspension\nLift your truck, drop your car!\nApex is your one stop solution for automotive suspensions. Whether you're looking\nto drop your car for better handling and an enhanced look, or lift your truck so \n", "you can climb over rocks and trees and add that aggressive look, we've got you \ncovered! At Apex Customs Phoenix our expert technicians understand that every \nsuspension package is unique depending on it's intended application. We will \nbuild the automotive suspension package that works best for your ride and \nintended application.\nSuspensions are one of the best mods you can make to your ride. Not only do they \noffer a unique look, but they will improve the handling, capabilities, and value \nof your car, truck, or SUV. There are several components to consider when you're \nlooking to improve the performance and look of your vehicle, at Apex Custom \nPhoenix we can install, upgrade, and swap any performance suspension component \nyou need. From full lift or lowering kits, to upgraded sway bars, bushings, and \nshocks, we can source the best components for your vehicle and application, \ninstall the parts, and tune the suspensions performance.  \nOffering performance suspension installation services for Phoenix, Scottsdale, \nMesa, Tempe, Gilbert, Glendale, Chandler and surrounding areas in Arizona.\nSuspension Services\nCar Lowering\nTruck Lifts\nJeep Lifts\nPerformance Strut Bars\nPerformance Sway Bars\nPerformance Shocks\nPolyurethane Bushings\nRequest Quote\n#trucklift\nPerformance Suspension Services\nGive your car better handling by lowering the suspension or give your truck that \naggressive look by raising the suspension. Lowering will also help eliminate \nunsightly factory wheel gap and helps improve your cars handling and ride \ncharacteristics. Lifting will allow your truck to tackle deep puddles or climb \nbig ass rocks. At Apex we can provide the suspension service you're looking for. \nHere are a few of our most popular performance suspension services: \n \nddbd1b_25432f1b70a1472cb6ea7bc87d755727_mv2\nCar Lowering Service\nIf you're looking to lower your car for better performance handling and improved \nlooks, then you've come to the right place. Our expert technicians can install \nthe lowering kit of your choice, swap out your factory suspension parts for \nupgraded aftermarket components, and tune your ride height and suspension \nsettings to your requirements.\nFrom lowering springs to full race coilovers, we can handle any project you can \nthrow at us. We'll help you pick out the best components for your application and\nprovide recommendations on ride height and shock stiffness. With every suspension\nupgrade, our technicians will provide your car the white glove treatment.\n", "ddbd1b_2bbfc032e9b446d7a1c03c1efb34b154_mv2\nTruck & Jeep Lifting Service\nLooking for a lift kit for your truck or SUV? Whether you're looking to eliminate\nthe factory rake, or looking for a monster truck, Apex Customs has you covered. \nWith over 30 years of experience, our technician has installed thousands of \nsuspensions from Toyota pickups to Semi Trucks. We have the knowledge and \nexpertise to ensure your lift kit is installed properly and safely so your \ninvestment will last for years to come.\nFrom body lifts to full suspension makeovers, we can help you choose the best \nperforming lift kit for your truck or SUV. We will swap out the OEM components \nfor aftermarket performance suspension, tune the components so you get the most \nout of your investment, and provide you with the care and maintenance tips you \nneed to keep your lifted ride in top condition for years to come.\nddbd1b_1d9e70509568469e8406d372d5e5e401_mv2\nSway Bar Upgrades\nDo you want to take corners are full speed? Sway bar, also known as anti-roll \nbar, upgrades are a great performance addition to any car that has a need for \nspeed. Aftermarket sway bars will reduce body roll and improve responsiveness of \nyour ride. At Apex Customs Phoenix we can swap your puny stock sway bars for a \nset of thick bars that will give your car the edge from the highway to the track.\nOur sales team will help you source the best roll-bar for your application and \nour skilled technicians will get it installed to spec. Eibach and Hotchkis is our\nbrand of choice, but we can work with any brand you're looking for.\nddbd1b_d25b07d2277844fd9a76681bf95fe16d_mv2\nShock Upgrades\nShocks are a critical component to any performance suspension system. Whether \nyou're looking to replace your factory shocks with their high-performance \ncounterpart or just replacing OEM shocks to handle the demands of your new \nperformance springs, Apex Customs Phoenix has you covered.\nOur expert technicians will swap our your tired shocks for new performance \ndampers that will give your car, truck or SUV the edge on the highway or the \nraceway. Our sales team will help you source the best shocks for your vehicle's \nintended use, just give us a call today and we'll get you taken care of.\nddbd1b_e36a663001c645c9abc89793f1bee14a_mv2\nPoly Bushing Swap\nBushings are a critical suspension component often overlooked by automotive \nenthusiasts. If you still have OEM suspension bushings on a killer aftermarket \nsuspension, you're leaving performance enhancements on the table. Polyurethane \nbushings are inexpensive and can make a world of difference in the performance \nand responsiveness of your car, truck, or SUV's suspension.\nAt Apex Customs, we will swap your soft factory bushings with the best Poly \nbushings on the market. Our technicians have the skills and experience to ensure \n", "your bushings are installed properly and your components are retorqued to spec.\nRequest Quote\n#carlowering\nCar Lowering Q&A\nLowered Suspension Advantages and Disadvantages\nThere are pros and cons to lowered suspension systems. Some drivers change their \nsuspension systems so that the vehicle sits lower to the ground. Any kind of \naftermarket suspension system or alteration has its own specific effects on a \nvehicle.\nBetter aerodynamics. With a lowered suspension, there's less air going underneath\nthe vehicle, and this can create a better outcome for wind drag on a car. That's \nwhy some sportier models sit a bit lower to the ground.\nImproved traction and handling. In general, having the vehicle so low to the \nground can increase the grip of the tires on the roadway and improve handling. \nHowever, this is not always the case, as lowering can in some instances cost \nhandling issues.\nReduced rollover risk. When its center of gravity makes it a rollover risk, \nalmost any vehicle benefits from lowering. The higher the vehicle sits, the \neasier it tips over.\nGreater comfort. Some drivers report that they feel better with a lower \nsuspension. Additional stiffness can be desired in a suspension, and this is one \nof the perks that some drivers mention after lowering their suspensions.\nddbd1b_708d3cd5e835403fb9437015cc758833_mv2\nDisadvantages of Lowered Suspension\nIncreased bottoming out. One of the most common problems with lowered suspensions\nis that the vehicle can more easily hit the road when it bounces. Speed bumps can\nalso be problematic. Contact with the ground can cause parts of the underside of \nthe car to be seriously damaged. The oil pan and exhaust system are particularly \nvulnerable.\nUneven tire wear. In some cases, a lower suspension can cause tires to wear \nunevenly, or cause extreme wear patterns. Drivers should look out for this \nconsequence when altering their suspension in any way.\nPotential conflict with other parts. An even more dangerous consequence of a \nlowered suspension occurs when elements of the suspension system come into \ncontact with other vehicle systems. Low suspensions can get caught up in \nanti-lock brake apparatus, sway bars, or even with the sidewalls of the tires. An\nincorrectly set up suspension can actually chew on tires, causing some serious \npotential risks.\nLifting and towing problems. For those who like to use manual jacks to raise a \nvehicle for routine maintenance, lowering the suspension can make a simple job a \nlot harder. Think about your access needs before shifting your car's frame lower \ntoward the ground.\nAll of these are important considerations for vehicle owners who want to mess \naround with the suspension system that came direct from the factory. Experts \nrecommend paying extra for quality shock absorbers and other parts, and avoiding \ncheap aftermarket systems that can cause failure or other serious risks on the \n", "road\nRequest Quote\n#slammed\nSuspension Components\nWhat You Need For A Performance Suspension\nWhen it comes to modifying a vehicle, lowering suspension and ride height is \noften the first step many enthusiasts make.\nFor the best compromise between handling and looks, choose a kit that includes \nmatched springs and shocks from the same manufacturer, with drops of no more than\nhalf an inch to an inch. This allows the spring rates to be increased with \nimproved damping rates to match. Kits that include only lowering springs are \ncheap but will have spring rates close to factory rates to be compatible with the\nfactory shocks. What this means is that your suspension is lowered and travel is \nreduced, yet there is no increased spring rate or damping force to prevent \nbottoming out of the shocks. In the case of a rally suspension or suspension that\nwill be used on rough, uneven roads, lowering should be avoided at all costs with\nattention paid to increased damping and spring rates. Lowered suspensions tend to\nwork best on smooth roads, while excessively rough roads and uneven surfaces \nrequire near-stock ride height to function properly.\n \nddbd1b_be5aabb44d2e44599cb1769c8443574f_mv2\nStrut Bar\nStrut bars are an automotive suspension enhancement which is used with MacPherson\nstrut and monocoque or unibody chassis cars. The strut bar provides added \nstiffness between the strut towers in order to tighten up suspension and reduce \nstrut tower flex by tying the strut towers together. By tying the strut towers \ntogether, chassis flex will be reduced when a vehicle is cornering providing \nenhanced suspension performance. In order for a strut bar to be effective, it \nmust be rigid throughout its entire length.\nThere are a number of aftermarket strut bars available for most cars, trucks, and\nSUV\u2019s on the market. An aftermarket performance strut bar is a relatively easy \ninstallation and is a relatively affordable way to tighten up your vehicles \nsuspension and improve its cornering abilities without requiring expensive \nmodifications to the stock suspension system.\n \nddbd1b_516325ee691942a084835af02c6cb980_mv2\nSway Bars\nSway bars, also referred to as anti-roll bars and anti-sway bars, are the \ncomponent of an automotive suspension that reduces the body roll during fast \ncornering. A sway bar connects the left and right wheels on a car, truck, or SUV \ntogether through short lever arms which are then linked by a torsion spring. The \nsway bar increases an automotive suspensions resistance to roll adding roll \n", "stiffness.\nThe purpose of the anti-sway or anti-roll bar is to force each side of your car, \ntruck, or SUV to rise and lower at similar heights which in turn reduces the \nsideways roll or tilting on the vehicle on curves, sharp corners, and large \nbumps. By upgrading your stock sway bars with larger aftermarket sway bars, you \nwill stiffen the vehicles suspension and improve the cornering abilities. \nImproved cornering capabilities allows your vehicle to drive faster through \ncorners which is especially helpful in an automotive race.\nddbd1b_7922e985001f4b50bbb320fc0dd27e44_mv2\nPolyurethane Bushings\nSuspension bushings are often overlooked by the automotive enthusiasts even \nthough they are vital to your suspensions performance. By upgrading your stock \nsuspension bushings to a polyurethane bushing, you can increase tire life, \ndecrease the deflection in your suspension, increase responsiveness, reduce \nbraking distance, and improve both performance and safety.\nPolyurethane has been around for over thirty years however it wasn\u2019t until recent\ntechnological advances that polyurethane became such a powerful material of \nsuspension bushings. Automotive suspension bushings are one of the most stressed \ncomponents on a vehicle. They undergo incredible stress under the most arduous of\nconditions that have no lubrication or regular maintenance.\nStandard car and truck bushings are manufactured from a rubber compound that is \nmade out of natural materials that often become soft and pliable under stress. As\nthe bushings become soft, their ability to handle cornering, bumps, and the \nstresses of regular driving are reduced and you end up with a poor performing \nsuspension. Polyurethane on the other hand is engineered to handle the extreme \nstress or a performance vehicle that is pushed to the limits. Poly bushings can \nbe made 25% to 30% stiffer than standard bushings while maintaining the same \nnoise absorbing properties.\nddbd1b_a4529d83fd8a4467a09fd2c0684fa6c2_mv2\nSprings\nSprings are a core component of automotive suspension, they support the weight of\nyour vehicle which allows it to remain stable during rough driving conditions. \nSprings are able to expand and contract absorbing vibrations during dips and \nbumps while driving.\nThere are various types of springs used in automotive suspensions, coil springs \nand leaf springs are the most common. In addition to the standard coil and leaf \nsprings, there are also air spring systems available which allow you to adjust \nthe ride height of your car, truck or SUV. Coil springs are used in conjunction \nwith shock absorbers to provide optimal handling, braking, bump damping, and an \noverall comfortable ride.\nWhen it comes to improving your suspension with aftermarket parts, coil springs \nare usually replaced when you are either lowering or raising your car, truck, or \nSUV. Because lowering or lifting your vehicle changes the geometry of your \nsuspension system, larger or shorter coil springs are required. When lowering \nyour car, shorter springs mean less spring. As a result, lowering spring \n", "manufacturers compensate for the shorter spring by adding thicker coils in a \ntighter pattern.\nEven if you aren\u2019t looking to lower or lift your vehicle, you can also install \naftermarket springs that offer a stiffer spring quality. By stiffening your \nsprings, your vehicle will respond better while cornering and braking. The \ntradeoff to this performance enhancement is stiffer springs will result in \nreduced ride quality when driving over bumps or potholes.\nddbd1b_a4529d83fd8a4467a09fd2c0684fa6c2_mv2\nCoilovers\nCoilovers are well known in the aftermarket suspension world. A coilover is \nreally nothing more than a coil spring over a shock absorber. Other suspension \napplications such as leaf springs separate the shock absorber from the spring. \nOne of the primary benefits of aftermarket coilover systems is they allow for \nadjustability of both the coil spring which changes your ride height as well as \nthe shock absorber\u2019s stiffness. With an adjustable coilover system, you can \nchange your vehicles suspension from sport mode or comfort mode depending on the \napplication you\u2019re looking for.\nCoilovers come in a range of sizes, shapes, and brands. Everything from a sleeve \ncoilover to a full- bodied race coilover with separate oil canisters for ultimate\nadjustability and performance. Here are the common types of coilovers available \nin the aftermarket:\nCoilover Sleeves\nNon-Shock Adjustable Coilovers\nShock Adjustable Coilovers\nShock Adjustable Coilvers with Camber Kit\nCoilover Systems vs Lowering Springs\nDeciding the best route for your suspension upgrade can be a challenging task. \nBalancing driveability and performance is a tough decision because there are \ntradeoffs for either choice. If you\u2019re just looking for the improved look of a \nlowered car and not too concerned with the enhanced performance an aftermarket \nsuspension offers, then a lowering spring is a good option. They are affordable \nand will add some enhanced performance simply by lowering the center of gravity \nof your car. However, if you\u2019re looking for a system that will provide true \nperformance enhancements while also allowing for adjustability, a coilover system\nis the best option. Lowering springs have a pre-established drop, you purchase \nthe spring kit based on how much of a drop you want. Once you install the springs\nthe, the only way to change the drop is to install a different set of springs.\nddbd1b_6317e79d60664f80aae55c039b6170bf_mv2\nEnd Links\nThe end links for the lowered suspension keeps several of the other components in\nplace by securing the sway bar or anti-roll bar to the vehicles frame parts. \nSuspension end links provide a crucial role in the performance of your vehicle by\nminimizing the body lean of your car, truck, or SUV while cornering.\nThe common failure part of end links are the bushings at the ends of the links. \nIf you\u2019re putting your vehicle through harsh driving conditions such as an \n", "automotive race, aftermarket bushings will provide enhanced performance through \ntheir durable bushings and strengthened metal shafts. Additionally, if you are \nlifting your truck or SUV or lowering your car, adjustable or different sized \nsway bar links will be required to accommodate the change is suspension geometry.\nddbd1b_5c075e29499147a58bd057fac982d6b4_mv2\nShocks\nShock absorbers are a another critical component to a vehicle's suspension \nsystem. Shock absorbers will absorb the up-and-down of a car, truck, or SUV \nwhenever it hits a bump or pothole. Beyond just absorbing the impact, shock \nabsorbers allow the vehicle to maintain maneuverability after it has encountered \nthe change in surface area. Without shock absorbers, the car, truck, or SUV would\ncontinue to bounce on the coil springs after hitting a bump. Shock absorbers \nprevent the energy stored in the springs from being released to the vehicle. \nSprings alone are not shock absorbers as they only store, not absorb and \ndistribute the energy.\nShock absorbers are made in one of two designs, either a twin tube or mono-tube. \nA mono-tube shock is manufactured with a single tube that is mounted in an upside\ndown position which helps reduce the load of the absorbed energy. A twin tube \nshock by contrast, is manufactured with an inner tube and outer tube which work \ntogether to absorbed the energy. Thanks to technology advancements, modern shock \nabsorbers are fitted with velocity hydraulic damping devices to provide increased\nspeed in the movement of the suspension in order to attain greater resistance. \nHydraulic shocks provide a versatile product which can easily adopt to changing \nroad conditions which reduce bounce, sway, acceleration squat and brake dive.\nAftermarket shock absorbers are a great enhancement to your automotive suspension\nsystem. The best aftermarket shocks will include adjustability settings that \nallow you to change the stiffness of the shock absorption. Stiffer responses in a\nshock absorber allow the car to recover quickly after a bump or pothole which \nprovides improved performance.\nRequest Quote\n#stance\nAdvantages of Lifting a Truck or SUV\nA lift with monster tires is one of the coolest modifications you can make to a \ntruck, Jeep, or SUV. There is something about raising an off-road vehicle a few \ninches higher that simply cannot be matched in the looks department not to \nmention the cool factor of driving a miniature monster truck.\nMost truck and SUV owners enjoy a slightly higher truck that can fit larger \ntires. As a result, the aftermarket off-road industry has developed a variety of \nsuspension lifting kits that can fit just about any truck or SUV. Most suspension\nlifts will raise your truck or SUV 2\u201d to 5\u201d for a lift that looks cool and adds \ntowing ability while not making it undrivable. There are some off-road \nenthusiasts that like to push the limits by installing extreme lift kits to \nreally give your truck or SUV that wow factor. At Apex Customs, we can install \nany aftermarket lift kit you desire. From simply body lifts, to full suspension \nlifts, our skilled technicians will have your truck climbing rocks in now time.\n", "Car Suspension Phoenix Arizona-min\nThere are many potential advantages to installing a suspension or body lift to \nyour truck or SUV. Here are a few advantages to take into consideration:\nCar Suspension Phoenix Arizona (18)-min\nLarger Tires\nWhen you install a lift kit on a truck or SUV, it raises the body panels of your \nvehicle which allow you to install larger wheels and tires. Larger wheels and \ntires not only look really cool, they also raise the lower chassis of the vehicle\nproviding improved ground clearance. With stock suspensions, trucks and SUV\u2019s are\nrequired to run narrower and shorter tires that have non-aggressive tire grooves.\nWhen you lift your truck or SUV, not only can you add larger diameter tires, it \nalso allows you to install wider tires with more aggressive tire groves than can \nhandle rain, mud, and snow more effectively.\nCar Suspension Phoenix Arizona (9)-min\nImproved Off Road Driving\nThere is no better way to improve the off-road capabilities of your truck or SUV \nthan a suspension and/or body lift. Lifting your truck pays back in dividends \nwhen your facing deep ruts or large rocks out on the trail. The added ground \nclearance, increased suspension travel, and ability to add larger tires provides \nyour truck with the capability to drive over and through deep ruts and puddles, \nlarge rocks, fallen debris, and through even the thickest of mud holes.\nCar Suspension Phoenix Arizona (14)-min\nAdditional Ground Clearance\nThe most obvious advantage of a truck or SUV suspension lift is the added ground \nclearance. When you raise the suspension of your vehicle, it allows you to put \nlarger wheels and tires on the truck which in turn lifts the entire chassis \ngiving you more ground clearance. In addition, the suspension lift will raise the\nbody panels higher off the ground and provide more suspension travel distance.\nBy adding ground clearance to your truck or SUV, it allows you to travel over \nrough paths and roads that have potholes and road debris as well as snow and mud.\nFor the off-road enthusiast, extra ground clearance is especially useful to be \nable to travel over rocks and trail debris.\nCar Suspension Phoenix Arizona (19)-min\nEnhanced Towing Ability\nAnother often over looked advantage of an SUV or truck suspension lift is \nincreased towing capacity. A lifted truck will provide a better weight advantage \nand safety margin over the vehicle you are towing. These towing capacity \nimprovements are only a reference to a truck or SUV that is mildly lifted truck, \nwe do not recommend trying to towing anything with an extreme suspension lift.\nCar Suspension Phoenix Arizona (15)-min\nImproved Visibility\nBy lifting your SUV or truck, it will improve you driving visibility by \nincreasing your viewing angle over the vehicles around you. When you are able to \n", "see above the cars and trucks around you, it improves the safety while driving \nallowing you to avoid dangerous situations and maneuver around them. Lifting your\ntruck or SUV provides leverage over the smaller vehicles around you including \nlarge trucks like Semi\u2019s and delivery trucks.\nCar Suspension Phoenix Arizona (4)-min\nEasier and Safer Driving in Bad Weather Conditions\nA suspension lift on your truck or SUV provides superior drivability during bad \nroad conditions. Whether you\u2019re facing heavy rain, flooding, or snow and ice, a \nlifted truck will plow through the rough conditions and get you home safely. \nRiding higher is helpful for impassable roads because the improved ground \nclearance and larger tires allow you to drive over deep puddles or snow drifts.\nRequest Quote\n#liftedjeep\nAftermarket Suspension Q&A\nSuspension Phoenix (1)\nWhy is the rear of my truck higher than the front?\nMost trucks and SUVs these days come with a slight rake from the factory. \nTypically they sit two to three inches higher in the rear when unloaded to \nprevent the rear from being too low when they are fully loaded. For most \nautomotive enthusiasts, towing capacity and load are not as much of a priority as\ntire clearance, appearance, or performance. Most clients are looking to level the\nrake when they choose an aftermarket lift so your truck or SUV appears level in \nthe front and rear.\nSuspension Phoenix AZ (7)-min\nIs an alignment required after installing a lift or lowering your car?\nYes, we always recommend having an alignment done to your vehicle after you do a \nsuspension upgrade, especially when you are swapping out multiple components like\na lift or lowering kit. We don\u2019t offer alignments at Apex because we don\u2019t have \nthe equipment, however we can recommend several reputable shops that can complete\nthe alignment after the suspension has been installed.\nSuspension Phoenix AZ (3)-min\nHow will a lift or lowering kit impact my vehicle\u2019s warranty?\nThanks to the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), an organization \nwhich works on behalf of the aftermarket automotive industry, there is a list of \nrights regarding vehicle manufacturer warranties and aftermarket equipment. For a\nCar, Truck, or SUV manufacturer to refuse a warranty claim, it is up to the \ndealership to prove that aftermarket parts are what caused the issue with the \nvehicle. More information can be obtained on the SEMA Action Network\u2019s website: \nhttp://www.semasan.com\nTruck Lifts Phoenix AZ (1)-min\nHow will a lift or lowering kit impact my vehicles stability?\nWhen you lift your truck or SUV or lower your car, you are changing the center of\n", "gravity the vehicle manufacturer intended for the vehicle. As a result, there \nwill be changes to the vehicles stability. For car lowering kits, you can \ntypically expect an improvement in your cars stability thanks to the lower center\nof gravity. When you lift your truck or SUV you can generally expect the \nstability to be reduced due to the higher center of gravity. There are cases when\nyou can actually improve the stability of your truck or SUV if you install a \nmoderate lift kit combined with taller and wider wheels.\nSuspension Phoenix AZ (5)-min\nShould I consider changing my vehicle\u2019s axle gears with my lift or lowering kit?\nWhen you change the tire size on your car, truck, or SUV, it will have an impact \non your vehicle\u2019s gear ratios which has a corresponding impact on performance, \nfuel economy, and even your speedometer. There is no single, simple answer to \nwhen you need to swap out your axle gears. A general rule of thumb for lifted \nvehicles is you can satisfactorily run up to 35\u201d tires with factory gearing. The \nlower the gear ratio on your factory truck the better. Lowered cars generally \ndon\u2019t need gear swaps unless you are looking for a racing application. There are \na variety of aftermarket options for gear swaps for most vehicles if it\u2019s \nsomething you are interested in.\nTruck Lifts Phoenix AZ (2)-min\nHow will a truck or SUV lift impact my driveshaft?\nMost aftermarket lift kit incorporates driveline corrections into the kit. The \nsuspension kits will include replacement springs and shims and rear lift blocks \nthat address the change in driveshaft angle. In some applications, a relocated \ndifferential is required, it needs to be re-timed for proper angle and shaft \nspline engagement. Holes and lift block pins will be offset to address various \nshaft length concerns. If your lift is over 6\u201d, you may need to lengthen your \ndriveshaft or added a driveshaft spacer.\nTruck Lifts Phoenix AZ (4)-min\nHow much should I lift my truck?\nChoosing your lift size comes down to a matter of preference. Generally a 2\u201d to \n3\u201d lift is a good option for improved looks and performance without impacting the\neveryday drivability of your truck or SUV. When you lift the center of gravity on\nyour truck or SUV will impact the stability of your vehicle if you go too high. \nMost people add a suspension lift in order to add larger tires. The size of tires\nyou choose and the tire tread on the tires is a good guide for determining the \nsize of lift you should go with. Another consideration is your budget, lift kits \nand installation can be expensive so be sure to understand the full cost of your \nlift before committing to the purchase.\nVINYL GRAPHICS\nTEMPE, AZ  | PHOENIX, AZ\nSports Car 2\nBusiness Graphics Wraps\n", "Business Marketing Redefined\nLooking to promote your business? You've come to the right place! At Apex Customs\nwe offer the most advanced vehicle graphics vinyl wraps in the industry. We \nspecialize in the professional installation of vehicle wraps, automotive decals, \nvinyl graphics wraps, RV & Bus wraps, truck wraps, van wraps, graphic design, car\nwrap removal, and more. Our Phoenix vinyl graphics installers have years of \nexperience and thousands of successful projects installing vehicle wraps on \neverything from cars, trucks, and vans to billboards, trailers, and food carts. \nAny vinyl project you bring us, we will complete it on time and on budget.\nWith our state of the art graphics printers, plotters, and vinyl equipment, we \nwill create that head turning mobile billboard your business needs to draw in new\nclients. At our Phoenix vehicle wrap shop, we only put our reputation behind \nvinyl graphics products that we know from our years of experience and expertise \nin the vinyl wrap industry will deliver the reliability, durability, and \nperformance you expect from a vehicle wrap project. We only offer 3M Graphics and\nAvery Dennison vinyl products on all our vinyl graphics installs. Avery Dennison \nand 3M Graphics are the industry leaders, they produce vinyl wrap that will \nconsistently stand up to the elements to resist fading, cracking, and tears to \nkeep your truck wrap looking as good as the day you drove off the lot.\nWe also offer fleet wraps and fleet decal kit services at competitive prices and \nindustry-leading installation. From full van wraps to small auto decals, we\u2019ve \ngot you covered. We are a full-service graphics design and printing automotive \ngraphics wrap company. Serving the Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, Chandler, Mesa, \nand Gilbert Arizona areas. We are your one stop shop for anything vinyl graphics \nrelated.  \n", "Vinyl Graphics Services\nBy advertising on your vehicle, you can generate more than 600 visual impressions\nfor every mile driven, according to the American Trucking Association. Vehicle \nwraps will take your message mobile, turning your vehicles into rolling \nbillboards that broadcast your brand message everywhere they go.\nAt our Arizona vehicle graphics wrap shop, we have the skills, expertise, and \nequipment to create an advertising wrap for your vehicle that will boost your \ncustomer base and spread your brand. Every vinyl graphics we create at Apex \nCustoms offers a unique, captivating look which will instantly capture the \nattention of potential clients for your business.\nUnlike our competitors, we've worked with some of the biggest name brands like \nFacebook, The Rolling Stones, the TV series Colony, the producers for the \nblockbuster Jurassic Park, and even the NFL. Our talented designers and certified\ninstallers can handle any car wrap job you bring them.\nddbd1b_d9a0e54e053b410fa789b9e6e901b1bf_mv2\nVinyl Graphics\nLooking to add some custom graphics to your ride? At our Phoenix Vinyl Graphics \nshop, we can design, print, plot and install any custom graphic your want to add \nto your car, truck, SUV, or motorcycle. Automotive graphics are a great way to \nset your car apart from the competition. From race numbers and custom vinyl \nemblem overlays to full complete graphics wraps and everything in between, we \nhave the equipment and expertise to turn your dream into a reality.\nAt Apex Customs Phoneix, we offer full-service vinyl graphics services. Our \ndesigners will work with your to develop a proof of concept down to the smallest \ndetail. We can print and plot any size, shape, color, or graphic you are looking \nfor. Our printers will print and plot your vinyl design and our certified vinyl \ninstallers will install your vinyl graphic on any surface you are looking to \nspruce up.\nCommon Vinyl Graphics\nEmblem Overlays\nRacing Vinyl Numbers\nVinyl Logo Graphics\nCustom Vinyl Text\nAuto Decals\nVinyl Flames and Pinstriping\nVinyl Wall Art\nddbd1b_de649509a4b2446eb1d1fc724f2d7e57_mv2\nCar Wraps\nLooking for a car graphics wrap? At our Phoenix vinyl car wrap shop, we can \ndesign, print, and install any custom vinyl car wrap you're looking for. Anything\nfrom custom pattern car wraps to business advertising wraps, we've got you \ncovered.\nThere is no better way to advertise your business than to add a graphics wrap to \nyour car. Not only will you increase the exposure of your business, adding a car \n", "wrap can help to qualify your car as a tax write off so you can deduct all your \ncar related expenses. Imagine how much exposure your business will get when every\ndriver you pass in an average day catches a glimpse of your head turning car wrap\ndesign.\nAt our Phoenix Arizona car wrap shop, our expert designer, printers, and \ninstallers can turn any design idea you have into a reality. With our state of \nthe art vinyl printing and plotting equipment, we can create anything from simple\ntext lettering to complete vehicle graphics wraps.\nddbd1b_1588dc16fba34ff1a435a5e167faa165_mv2\nVan Wraps\nVan wraps are one of the most common in the industry. If you have a service \nbusiness, a vinyl graphics van wrap is s must! Whether you are just looking to \nget a single van wrapped or have an entire fleet that needs vinyl graphics, we've\ngot you covered at our Phoenix van wrapping shop.\nVan wraps not only advertise your business, they also add legitimacy to your \nbusiness. When you pull up to a job, you want your clients to know they chose the\nbest business for the job. With a stunning graphic van wrap, you'll set your \nbusiness apart from the competition and show your potential customers that you \nput attention and detail into your work and understand quality service.\nAt our Phoenix van vinyl graphics shop, our talented designers will create a \nstunning design that sets your van fleet apart from the competition. Our \ncertified installers will install the van wrap so that it not only looks \nprofessional and clean but will also last the full life of the vinyl so that you \nget the best return on your investment possible.\nddbd1b_8785f7aecc6d44fcb86f80a42cdb1e82_mv2\nTruck Wraps\nLooking for a custom truck wrap that will set your truck apart from the \ncompetition? Whether you're looking for a truck advertising business wrap or a \ncustom vinyl wrap pattern, we've got you covered at our Phoenix truck wrap shop. \nWith our state of the art graphics printing equipment, expert designers, and \ncertified vinyl installers, we can make your truck wrap vision a reality.\nA custom truck wrap not only looks incredible it will also protect your truck's \npaint underneath. We can create business vehicle wraps that will sell your \nbusiness to every vehicle you pass on the road. If you want a simple vinyl \ngraphic that lists your business name and contact information, we can knock that \nout in a few hours. If you're looking for a full custom truck wrap, our \ninstallers will give your truck the white glove treatment and ensure that every \ncorner is tucked properly and seam matched seamlessly.\nAt Apex Customs Phoenix, we can create any pattern you desire for your truck \nwrap. If you're looking for a camo look, we will create a design that no other \ntruck on the planet has. If you want to sell your business, we'll create a \ngraphic design that will turn heads and sell your expertise.\nddbd1b_3a200748b948448a8e1eb3fbe7b6a11d_mv2\nJeep Wraps\n", "Does your Jeep need a new look? A Jeep wrap will give your offroad ride a custom \nlook that nobody can match. At our Phoenix Jeep wrap shop, we've created some of \nthe coolest graphics wraps to hit the pavement. Whether you're looking for a \nsimple vehicle graphic to display your custom parts or more in the market for a \ncomplete custom graphics wrap, Apex Customs Phoenix will deliver exactly what \nyou're looking for.\nA custom Jeep wrap is an effective way to stand out from the crowd. If you run \nany kind of outdoor business, wrapping a jeep will surely catch the attention of \nyour core customer base. Jeeps are the king of the off road, they make a \nstatement that will define your brand. Adding a vinyl graphics wrap to your jeep \nwill leave an impression that potential customers will remember.\nAt our Phoenix vinyl graphics wrap shop, we are experts at the entire vehicle \nwrap process. Our designers will work with you to create a design that will catch\nthe attention of every person you pass on the road. We will work with you through\nseveral iterations of your design to ensure the final product is exactly what \nyou're looking for. Once you sign off on the final graphic design, we'll send the\ndesign to our state of the art vinyl printing equipment that will produce rich \ncolors in impressive detail. Next our vinyl installers will match each panel \nperfectly so your jeep will look like it came from the factory in an impressive \ncustom design.\nddbd1b_7dc81828c1ef480bb4428553706f43bf_mv2\nSUV Graphics\nLooking for some custom graphics for your SUV? At our Phoenix vinyl graphics \nshop, we can design, print and install any custom vinyl graphics or vehicle wrap \nyou want for your SUV. An SUV wrap is one of the best ways to advertise your \nbusiness while protecting your factory paint underneath. An SUV wrap offers you \nthe flexibility to showcase your business with a creative and captivating design \nthat will turn heads wherever you drive.\nAt Apex Customs Phoenix, our professional graphics designers will work with you \nto create the perfect graphic design to represent your business on the road. \nWe'll make sure your vehicle vinyl graphic is a perfect representation of your \nbrand down the the very last detail. After we get your sign off for the final \ngraphic design, we'll send the file to our state of the art large scale printers \nto reproduce the design on large sheets of vinyl. Our installers will then \ninstall the printed vinyl wrap on your SUV so that each panel matches perfectly \nwhile ensuring every corner is tucked professionally and no bubbles exist in the \nfinal product.\nddbd1b_439d39b9d61343d895bd03d0ca7d786b_mv2\nTrailer Wraps\nTrailer wraps are one of the most common vinyl wraps in the industry. If you're \npulling a large trailer without a wrap, you're missing out on the best \nadvertising money can buy! At our Phoenix trailer wrap shop, we can vinyl wrap \nany trailer you bring us, large or small. A professional trailer vinyl wrap will \ngrab the attention of every vehicle you pass. With that kind of exposure and \nattention, it's critical that your graphics wrap is done right.\n", "At Apex Customs Phoenix, our professional designers will create a trailer \ngraphics wrap that will catch eyes and turn heads to promote your brand with \nevery mile you cross. Our Phoenix trailer business wrap shop has completed \ncountless stunning wraps for some of the biggest brands in the world from the WWE\nto the NFL.. Our vinyl installers and graphic designers have the skills and \nexpertise to ensure your trailer wrap is completed on time and on budget.\nddbd1b_d2d7968ba96b4b9fac2f6f4f372361b1_mv2\nBus Wraps\nIf you have a bus, a vinyl wrap is a must! Bus wraps are one of the most common \nvinyl graphics application you'll see on the road. A bus is the perfect canvas \nfor a large, mobile, business advertising vinyl wrap. A bus is hard to miss on \nthe road, when you add a stunning custom bus vinyl wrap, you'll have eye's on \nyour advertisement at stop light, highway, or city road your bus drives on. From \nmusical artists to authors and politicians, we've designed and wrapped some of \nthe best-looking tour buses in the industry. No luxury bus or semi is too big or \ntoo complicated for our skilled graphics wrapping team.\nAt our Phoenix bus wrap shop, we've done bus graphics wraps from some of the \nbiggest names in the commercial market. From the NFL Super Bowl bus our certified\nvinyl installers completed to the entire bus fleet we wrapped for the local \nschool district, our vinyl team has the tools and expertise you need to get the \nbest-looking bus wrap money can buy.\nddbd1b_dccf657cdd1d40cb87e836766590fd5b_mv2\nVehicle Wraps\nDo you have a custom vehicle that needs a design upgrade? At Apex Customs \nPhoenix, we can wrap any vehicle you bring us in any custom design you can dream \nup. We've worked on some cool custom vehicle wraps for movie studios to \nautomotive enthusiasts. With our state of the art large format vinyl printing \nequipment, we can design, print, and install vehicle vinyl wraps both large and \nsmall.\nWhen you purchase or build a custom vehicle, you'll need something to protect \nyour investment from rust and the elements. Vinyl wrap is a perfect solution for \na custom vehicle because you not only add protection of the metal underneath from\nthe elements, but you can create any unique vehicle wrap design you want to match\nthe custom look of your vehicle. Vinyl Wrap is also fully removable, so you can \nchange the look and color anytime by simply removing the vinyl and installing a \nnew vinyl wrap.\nddbd1b_7c57b37d713e4e0abf3def021f85680f_mv2\nFleet Wraps\nFleet Vehicle wraps are a great way for your company to advertise for a fraction \nof the cost of other typical advertising mediums. Make the most of your \nadvertising budget by turning your fleet into mobile billboards. At our Phoenix \nfleet wrap shop, we provide one stop solution for your local and national fleet \nwrap needs. Our talented designers will create a unique, head-turning design that\nwill capture the attention of every vehicle you pass on the road. Our certified \ninstallers will ensure that your vehicle wrap is installed with perfection so \nthat your potential clients know your business understands quality.\n", "As a 3M Graphics and Avery Dennison certified shop, your fleet graphics \ninvestment will be backed by the best warranty in the fleet graphics market. We \ncan wrap any fleet large or small. From a few service vans to an entire school \ndistrict, we have completed some of the biggest fleet projects in the area.\nRequest Quote\n#vinylgraphics\nGraphics Wrap Vinyl\n3M Series 1080 Scotchguard graphics vinyl wrap film is anything but ordinary. It \nis by definition, a cut above the rest with its distinctive appearance offered in\na variety of finishes, textures, and colors. Each style offers a unique, \ncaptivating look which will instantly capture the attention of potential clients \nfor your business. From business vinyl decals to full vehicle graphics wraps, 3M \nvinyl wrap will provide you the durability, appearance, and reliability you \nexpect from your vinyl graphics investment.\n3M is the leader in the vinyl wrapping business; they\u2019re passionate about \noffering you the most innovative automotive personalization products. Most \nimportantly, 3M is the trusted brand offering vinyl wrap and vinyl decals to all \nthe top suppliers and installers in the business. Anybody looking for the promise\nof quality, reliability, service and repair for a vehicle wrap trusts 3M to \ndeliver the best vinyl's available.\nddbd1b_93b97b9b173c4850a45117c9746b091e_mv2\n3M vinyl graphics wrap comes in a 3.5 MIL thickness on 60\u201d wide rolls and \nfeatures a long-term removable and repositionable pressure-activated adhesive \nwith non-visible air release channels. Unlike cheaper vinyl films, 3M vinyl \ngraphics offer 7-year outdoor performance with a 3 year vertical and 1 year \nhorizontal warranty period. 3M\u2019s patented invisible air release channels assure a\nfast, easy, virtually bubble-free installation. Thanks to its protective coating,\n3M vinyl graphics wraps don\u2019t require an overlaminate which simplifies \ninstallation and reduces material cost.\nAvery Dennison vinyl graphics film is the second biggest player in the vehicle \ngraphics industry. Similar to 3M, Avery Dennison offers durable vinyl wrap that \nwill stand up to the elements in a wide variety of colors, textures, and \npatterns. Avery's SW900 supreme car vehicle wrap offers the most vibrant and \ndurable graphics to promote your business and brand your fleet.\nddbd1b_b170923f449741eba6a8d8329b64043b_mv2\nAvery Dennison vinyl wrap is available in a 3.2 MIL thickness and comes on 60\" \nwide rolls. Avery Dennison vinyl is manufactured with a built-in protective clear\ncoat that requires no overlaminate. With its superior conformability for curved \nsurfaces, corrugations, and rivets, Avery Dennison vinyl wrap has an EZ apply air\negress and RS slide ability technology that makes it easy to install so you don\u2019t\nrisk wasting material. The Easy Apply features allow for fast positioning with \nbubble-free installations and long term removability. It has outstanding outdoor \nperformance and durability that will last up to 12 years in even the harshest \nelements.\nNo matter the job, boat wraps, vehicle graphics decals or business car wraps, 3M \n", "and Avery Dennison covered with the best wrap in the industry that will provide \nyou the vibrant colors, vehicle protection, and industry leading warranties for \nyour investment.\nRequest Quote\n#busgraphicswrap\nVehicle Graphics Process\nddbd1b_4ccc226dc34b4c75a6b82c8ad0ec1b6c_mv2\nStep 1: Design\nThe first step in the vinyl graphics process is to create your design. The design\nis the most important component for a vehicle graphics wrap project to be \nsuccessful. When you're driving around the city in your wrapped vehicle, you want\nto ensure that people see an accurate representation of your business and \neverything it has to offer. People have graphics fatigue in our modern world, \nthey've become so accustom to seeing graphics on the vehicles around them that \nyou want to make sure you create a design that will stand out from competition.\nAt our Phoenix graphics wrap shop, we have a talented group of designers that \nwill walk you through the design process. They will work closely with you to \ncreate the initial graphic design proof of concept. Our designers will then \npresent the proof of concept for your vehicle wrap and then provide three rounds \nof design modifications to tweak the design exactly to your liking.\nddbd1b_a507e067fde64901ab63753e29f3822b_mv2\nStep 2: Print\nThe next step in the graphics wrap process is print. Once your design has been \ncompleted and signed off, we will send your design to our commercial grade \nprinters that are specially designed to print rich colors down to the slightest \ndetail on 60\" wide rolls of vinyl wrap. For a full vehicle wrap, the graphics \nwill come in several sheets of vinyl known as panels. These panels will later be \nexpertly lined up on the vehicle during installation to make a complete vehicle \nwrap.\nVinyl Wrap (139)\nStep 3: Prep and Cleaning\nIn order to ensure the vinyl graphics have good adhesion to the vehicle, it is \ncritical that we prep your vehicles surface before applying the vinyl wrap. Step \nthree in the vehicle graphics process is to wash, clean, and prep the surface of \nyour paint. We'll start with a general wash to remove dirt, mud, salt, and road \ndebris from your car, truck, van, or SUV. Next, we'll remove any hard stuck \nmaterials like tree sap or road tar. Finally, we'll wipe down the entire surface \nhigh and low with a vinyl prep cleaner and dry the paint with lint free chamois \nto make sure there are no left-over materials that could get stuck under the \nwrap.\nVinyl Wrap (121)\nStep 4: Installation\nThe final step in the graphics wrap process is the vinyl installation. Once the \n", "design has been signed off, the vinyl panels printed, and the vehicle is cleaned \nand prepped, our certified vinyl installers will carefully match each printed \nvinyl panel on your vehicle and install the graphics one panel at a time. Each \npanel will be treated with the utmost care to ensure there are no bubbles or \ncreases and every corner and edge is tucked in a way that will ensure it will \nstay in place.\nRequest Quote\n#vinylgraphics\nWhat Is Vinyl Graphics Wrapping?\nVinyl graphics wraps are the most innovative product in the business advertising \nindustry. Often referred to as \"advertising wraps\" or \"vehicle wrapping,\" vinyl \ngraphics wrapping is the process of creating a business advertising graphic \ndesign and applying it to the paint surface of a car, truck, van, or SUV. The \ngraphic design created for your advertising is printed on large sheets of \npressure sensitive vinyl film which is then applied to each individual panel on \nthe vehicle. The vinyl film is applied with precision and skill that can only be \nlook professional when applied by highly trained and specialized staff.\nDuring the graphics wrap process, the vinyl film will take the shape of a car \npanel that it's applied to. Our expert graphics installation will ensure no \nbubbles, creases or marks show up in the final product. The 3M and Avery Dennison\nvinyl wrap that we use for all of our graphics wraps, offers unmatched color \ndepth and shine while offering your vehicle a distinctive look that will catch \nthe attention of every person you pass on the streets. These premium vinyls are \nspecially designed for use on cars, trucks, work vehicles and even motorcycles. \nThe feature paint-safe adhesive, malleability, and air-release features that make\ninstallation on your car as safe as possible.\nddbd1b_803910a3e7c84a539e3afb9e7ff660b6_mv2\nHaving your car vinyl graphics wrapped will completely change the appearance and \nvisual styling of your vehicle while also protecting the factory paintwork from \nstone chips and fading. The presents a two-fold benefit for your graphics \ninvestment as you will retain the residual value of fleet vehicles while also \ngetting excellent advertising exposure. Apex Customs Phoenix vinyl wraps are \ndesigned and applied to look like paint, so you will be hard pressed to notice it\nhas been wrapped.\nUsing graphics vinyl wrap for your advertising is far superior to automotive \npaint, as the vinyl decals we install are not permanent. If down the line, you \ndecide you want to upgrade your brand, change a phone number, or colors in your \nadvertising, we can easily remove the vinyl wrap.\nIf your business is located in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Glendale, \nGilbert, Chandler or surrounding areas and you\u2019re looking for a vehicle wrap to \nadvertising your business, contact us now!\nRequest Quote\n#cardecals\nBenefits of Vinyl Graphics Wrapping?\n", "Vinyl graphics wrapping your service car, truck, van, or SUV is risk-free and \nfeatures a host of benefits. Vehicle wraps offer a significant return on \ninvestment for your business as every vehicle and pedestrian you pass on the \nstreet will see your business services and contact information.\nWith vehicle graphics, you\u2019ll reach a larger audience more often than other forms\nof advertising. Vehicle wrap advertising can produce around 40,000 to 60,000 \nimpressions a day. \nCar graphics wraps will turn every traffic jam into a marketing opportunity.\nWith van graphics wraps, your advertising will be mobile allowing you to position\nyour mobile billboard anywhere around town and reach commuters and pedestrians of\nall ages, gender, background, income, and profession.\nCompanies who employ fleet wraps have reported boosts in name recognition up to \n15 times greater than alternative advertising media. \nc74744_8ba9e790f376437a9f940fdf6ffc5b64_mv2\nAdvertising dollars will go farther. When you run an ad in the paper, your \naudience will only see it once. When you invest in television advertising, \npotential customers will only see it a few times. Vehicle graphics, on the other \nhand, will provide you advertising benefits for many years to come.\nVehicle graphics add legitimacy to your business. 75% of people say they have a \nmore favorable opinion of a company if their service staff shows up in a branded \nvehicle. Truck wraps will make your business appear more established and \nsuccessful when you have a high-quality wrap on the side of your fleet.\nVan wraps create buzz and increase awareness of your brand. Almost 98% of \nAmericans have been in a motor vehicle of some form in the past week. 91% of \nthose people will notice truck wrap advertising. When potential customs believe \nthe products being advertised are being consumed by their neighbors, they\u2019re more\nlikely to purchase your goods and services.\nCar wraps will bypass the restrictions and laws that govern traditional signage \nand billboards. There are a number of restrictions on the books in Arizona that \ndictate exactly where you can place advertising, how large it can be, and what \ncan be included in the advertising. Truck wraps, on the other hand, don\u2019t carry \nany of those restrictions.\nVinyl wraps will protect your fleet vehicles from stone chips and abrasions. The \nvinyl graphics wrap will provide an unmatched layer of protection for your \nfactory paint.\nVinyl graphics wrap is easily removed and will not cause damage to the paintwork \nwhen professionally removed.\nVinyl graphics wrap will preserve the original factory paintwork, this is \nespecially beneficial if you leased your fleet vehicle and want to advertise your\nbusiness to the public while you drive around the city.\nA van advertising wrap will protect your business car, truck, van, or SUV \nresidual value by adding paint protection from the elements and Arizona\u2019s blazing\nsun.\nVinyl graphics wrapping is substantially cheaper and will provide a greater \nreturn on investment over alternative advertising mediums like prime-time \ntelevision advertising.\nWarranties and/or lease agreements on your fleet vehicles will remain valid with \nvinyl graphics wrap, whereas re-painting a car, truck, or van will void factory \nautomotive warranties and is not an option with a leased car, truck, or van.\nVinyl graphics car and truck wraps come in a wide variety of colors and patterns.\n3M and Avery Dennison vinyl wrap offer a unique custom look that is almost \nimpossible to reproduce with traditional paint. The 3M and Avery Dennison vinyl \nwrap selection includes matte, semi-gloss, gloss, brushed steel, carbon fiber, \n", "metallic flake, matte metallic, chrome and even leather-like finishes.\nWith a vinyl graphics wrap, expensive, color-matching paint fees are unnecessary \nfor scratches or accident vehicles; just re-wrap the section that needs repair \nwith a new sheet of vinyl.\nVinyl graphics wrapping your fleet vehicles will hide dings or scratches on your \nservice vehicles while offering a \u201cfreshness\u201d to the look of your vehicle.\nRequest Quote\n#trailerwraps\nVehicle Graphics Q&A\nddbd1b_01016df7697748f4abd1927b7476dce1_mv2\nWhat\u2019s the best vehicle color as a base for a vinyl advertising wrap?\nAlthough we can wrap any color vehicle, a black base works best for a vehicle \ngraphics wrap. If you do have a vehicle other than black, we recommend choosing \ncolors in your graphic design that will compliment that base color of your car, \ntruck, or van.\nddbd1b_a6667ef57e0d478298701f2b73ba5de8_mv2\nWill I be able to see through the vinyl graphics on my windows?\nAny time we wrap windows on a car, truck, or van, we always recommend using \nperforated window film. Window Perf vinyl is vinyl with tiny holes which allow \nyou to see through it. When looking out the window from inside the vehicle, you \nwill get the same visibility you would get from regular window tint. From outside\nthe vehicle graphics are visible and will look as they would on normal vinyl \nwrap. For safety, we never install vinyl graphic wrap on front windows or \nwindshields.\nddbd1b_a0509b2b9d5748638620b21fda78c9ad_mv2\nWhat\u2019s the proper way to care for vehicle graphics wraps?\nCaring for vinyl graphics is straight forward. Keep your vinyl wrap free of ice, \nsalt, mud, and dirt as much as possible. These environmental debris can cause the\nvinyl laminate to peel or bubble in some cases. When it comes time to wash, use a\nmild detergent or vinyl graphic approved cleaner. Vinyl wrapped vehicles should \nbe hand washed, you should always avoid automatic car washes.\nddbd1b_b8f5c154d8dc4054b890826d0d834269_mv2\nHow long do vehicle vinyl graphics last?\nA professionally installed and well cared for vinyl graphic can last up to seven \nyears. If you properly care for your graphic wrap by washing it regularly with \nvinyl safe products and don\u2019t over expose it to the elements, the color and \ndetail on your vinyl graphic investment will provide you years of advertising \nexposure.\nddbd1b_76f7987fd9ef4a3fb95dbdd12d3e5f8c_mv2\nWhat\u2019s the difference between screen printed and digital graphics?\nUnlike traditional screen printed graphics, digital graphics have the capability \nto replicate any type of picture and textural look. Digital graphics can even \nproduce high-resolution photographs which are the perfect solution when you want \n", "to create wraps that feature real photos and effects. Screen printing on the \nother hand, while cost-effective, has lower durability and color saturation. As a\ngeneral rule, digital printing is the best solution when you want detailed, color\nrich, wraps.\nddbd1b_d35137072e354699abe7b6ccd191c92e_mv2\nDo vehicle graphics wraps offer a good return on investment?\nVinyl graphics have one of the best return on investments of any dollar you spend\non advertising. Vinyl graphics come at a reasonable cost and provide a high \nnumber of potential customer impressions. Every mile you drive, you\u2019ll pick up \nnew customers! Vinyl graphics are also easily removable so any time you change \nyour logo, services, or contact information, all you need to do is remove the \nvinyl and reinstall new a new graphic.\nVinyl graphic advertising can generate between 30,000 and 70,000 impressions per \nday per vehicle. Unlike Google ads, TV, or radio, vinyl graphics wrap is a \none-time investment that will continue to pay for itself for many years. 3M \nconducted a study that found you would have to spend over $130,000 on TV \nadvertising to generate the same number of impression that you get from a single \n$3,500 vehicle wrap.\nddbd1b_3d24bb13d3674325b7bf3e55e7c25874_mv2\nDo vinyl graphics damage factory paint?\nNo. When you use quality vinyl graphic materials, the vinyl can easily be removed\nwithout any damage to your factory paint. In fact, when properly installed, vinyl\ngraphics will actually protect your paint helping to retain your vehicle's resale\nvalue. Vinyl graphics are the perfect solution for any graphics, decal, or \nsticker application you wish to apply to your vehicle.\nddbd1b_94afbaa87baf4f47ab5662a6cd71e022_mv2\nIs a vehicle vinyl graphics permanent?\nA complete vinyl graphics wrap will typically last for 5-7 years depending on the\nmaterial used and conditions in which the car is driven and stored. At the end of\nthe vinyl graphics life, the film can easily be removed completely without \nleaving any adhesive residue, returning the car to its original color and \ncondition.\nddbd1b_a885a249afff44bdac9cbc0d5dd6d2cc_mv2\nAre wrinkles, bubbles & seems acceptable for vinyl graphics?\nBadly installed vinyl wraps will have wrinkles, bubbles, and seams. At Apex \nCustoms Phoenix, our installers have the experience, training, and expertise to \nensure your graphics wrap is installed without wrinkles and bubbles and any seams\nrequired are hidden. With large graphics installations that include complex \ncurves may make it difficult to eliminate all seams however, our installers will \ntake every precaution to finish your graphics job with as little as possible.\nddbd1b_0051e1e5938b4d289e868a3d39d906f8_mv2\nCan I take my truck wrap through the car wash?\nMost vehicle graphics wraps can be taken through car washes just like any painted\n", "vehicle. However, like with many paint jobs, vehicle graphics can also be damaged\nby car washes. Take care around the exposed edges and seams of a wrap and ask \nyour Apex Installer what they recommend to increase the life of your particular \nwrap.\nddbd1b_9f3e9036539e4c9eb4a310d63d3c70c1_mv2\nHow long does it take to graphics wrap my vehicle?\nInstallation times vary according to the complexity of the project. A basic \ngraphics wrap installation takes about 1-2 days. The design process can take \nseveral days depending on the complexity of your design and how quickly you \nrespond to our designers iterations and questions. Due to the nature of the \nadhesive vinyl and the complex curves to which it\u2019s applied, we build in an extra\n24 hours after the application to allow for the film to fully adhere to the \nvehicle.\nddbd1b_08bb59b9be384ba4ab0ab99d84ac81b8_mv2\nDo you cut on my car\u2019s paint when installing a vehicle graphic?\nAt Apex Customs we know how important your vehicle fleet is to the operation of \nyour business, and we wouldn\u2019t do anything to put that at risk. Our certified \nprofessional installers employ a special technique called \u201cBLADEAWAY\u201d to protect \nyour paint. We also use a product called Knifeless Tape which allows our \ninstallers to make precise edges on the painted surface without the use of a \nblade. The combination of these techniques will allow for the most intricate \ntrimming with no harm to your car, truck, van, or SUV.\nddbd1b_fb8cfab0642843a893e829b25d19a9de_mv2\nWhy is a full graphics wrap more beneficial than a partial vehicle wrap?\nFull vehicle wraps cover most or all of the paint on a vehicle while partial \nwraps cover only part of the vehicle. Even though full wraps are more expensive, \nthey protect all of the original paint underneath instead of just part of the \npaint. This is critical when the wrap is removed since fading and scratches can \nresult on the unprotected paint of a partial wrap. As a result, full wraps tend \nto protect or even increase the resale value of vehicles more than partial wraps.\nVINYL WRAP\nTEMPE, AZ  | PHOENIX, AZ\nSedan Car 7\nVehicle Wraps\nThe Best Vinyl Wrap in the Business\nAt Apex Customs our certified installers are the best in the business when it \ncomes to the professional installation of an automotive vinyl wrap. We can \ninstall vinyl wrap in any application, but our specialty is color change vinyl \nwraps, racing stripes, vinyl graphics, hood and roof vinyl wraps. Our installers \nhave many years of experience working on everything from Semi Trucks to Ferrari's\nand Honda Civics. Whatever your vinyl wrap application is, we can deliver your \n", "project on time and on budget without complication.\nddbd1b_643dc50a73f64390a38f4968045ad99b_mv2\nVinyl Wrap Services\nColor Change Vinyl Wrap\nVinyl Racing Stripes\nVinyl Hood Wrap\nVinyl Roof Wrap\nVinyl Graphics\nVinyl Pinstripes\nSide Mirror Vinyl Wrap\nVehicle Wraps \nWe only install top-rated vinyl wraps by Avery Dennison and 3M Graphics that are \nsourced directly from our authorized supplier. This helps us ensure that your \nvinyl wraps warranty will be fully enforced and stood behind the two largest \ncompanies in the vinyl wrap industry. It also helps us ensure that your vinyl \nwrap will look fantastic for many years to come and will hold up to the rigors of\nnature's elements. We want you to be satisfied with your investment and the most \nimportant element of that satisfaction starts with top quality vinyl wrap.\nBefore vinyl wrapping was introduced to the automotive industry, the only option \nfor changing your car, truck, or SUV to a different color was to invest in an \nexpensive paint job by a professional auto body shop. The re-paint process \ntypically takes weeks, if not months, often degrades the resale value of your \nvehicle, and will typically cost upwards of $10,000 for a quality professional \njob.\nRequest Quote\n#paintisdead\nApex Vinyl Wrap Services\nVinyl Wrap (59)\nColor Change Vinyl Wrap\nAre you looking to change the color of your ride? Vinyl wrap is hands down the \nbest option for a vehicle color change. When compared to other options for a \nvehicle color changes, vinyl wrap is more affordable, durable, and reliable and \noffers a range of color options that aren't available with any other product.\nAt Apex Customs Phoenix we specialize in car, truck, and SUV vinyl wraps. Our \ninstallers have years of experience and thousands of vinyl wraps under their best\nto provide your car an unforgettable look. Our installers will ensure there are \nno bubbles, tears, streaks, or wrinkles in your wrap. We have perfected the \nability to minimize seams, tuck corners properly, and prep your vehicle before \nthe wrap so your investment will last.\nVinyl Wrap (56)\nVinyl Racing Stripes\nThere's no better return on investment for a sports car than a set of vinyl \nracing Stripes. Racing stripes turn a plain Jane ride into an aggressive beast in\na matter of hours. Aftermarket racing stripes give you more options than the \n", "standard factory stripes. Whatever you can imagine, our designers will make it \nhappen. Single tone, single stripe, dual stripe, dual stripe with pinstripe \naccents, we've seen it all.\nAt Apex Customs Phoenix, our highly trained and experienced vinyl stripe \ninstallers will ensure your striping kit is installed with perfection. Racing \nstripes require skill and precision to get right. Unlike a full wrap, Racing \nStripes have to be measured and laid with perfection so you don't end up with a \ncrooked looking car or truck driving down the road. At Apex we have perfected \nstriping kits so they are installed with accuracy giving your ride the aggressive\nlook you've been dreaming of.\nVinyl Wrap (100)\nVinyl Hood Wrap\nIf you're looking for that two-tone look, a vinyl hood wrap is a great option. \nVinyl hood wraps offer a unique look that not many cars on the road offer. A \ngreat option for sun damaged hoods, a vinyl hood wrap is a quick, affordable \nsolution to restore your car's original beauty.\nAt Apex Customs Phoenix, our installers have perfected the hood wrap. Hood wraps \noften require seams because the hood is larger than a single sheet of vinyl. A \nprofessionally installed hood wrap with look exactly like paint. The seams will \nbe hidden in a way that nobody will be able to tell your hood is Vinyl Wrapped.\nVinyl Wrap (98)\nVinyl Roof Wrap\nVinyl roof wraps are common in the Phoenix Metro area. The desert sun does a good\nnumber on paint and a vinyl wrapped roof is a great way to bring your car back to\nlife. Whether you're looking for a two-toned look, a matching addition to your \nhood wrap, or hiding your sun damaged roof, a vinyl hood wrap is a great option \nto give your ride an edge.\nAt Apex Customs Phoenix, our professional installers can wrap your roof so that \nit looks like factory paint. Roof wraps can be notoriously difficult because they\nrequire a single large sheet of vinyl to be laid with perfection on the first \nrun. On top of that, most modern roofs have antennas smack in the center of the \nclean sheet of vinyl. Inexperienced wrap shops and DIY'ers often run into a lot \nof issues with the antenna. You'll end up with seams and tears all around the \nantenna. Our installers will lay your roof wrap in such a way that you won't be \nable to tell it's been wrapped.\nVinyl Wrap (99)\nVinyl Graphics\nWhether you're looking for a simple emblem overlay or complete business wrap, \nApex Customs has you covered. With our state of the art vinyl plotting and \nprinting equipment and expert designers, we can turn your vehicle into a moving \nbillboard or subtle custom ride.\nOur installers and designers have wrapped semi trucks, buses, trucks, and even \nice cream carts for clients from the NFL to the neighborhood corner store. Any \nvinyl graphics project you have in mind, we'll design, plot, print, and install \n", "your next vehicle graphic.\nVinyl Wrap (96)\nVinyl Pinstripes\nVinyl Pinstripes are making a comeback in a good way. With some professionally \ninstalled pinstripe accents, your ride can turn heads on every street your drive.\nPinstriping can accent your car in a variety of ways. Whether you're looking to \naccent your racing stripes, add a subtle stripe down your side panels, or accent \nevery edge of your car, we've got your covered.\nVinyl Pinstriping is an art on its own. At Apex Customs Phoenix, our installers \nhave completed a number of projects that have become the talk of the town.\nVinyl Wrap (101)\nSide Mirror Vinyl Wrap\nNeed to add a little flair to your side mirrors or color match them to the color \nof the rest of your car? Vinyl wrapping your side mirrors is a great solution to \nspruce up those mirrors while also protecting them from the elements and road \ndebris. Side mirrors are exposed to rocks and road debris more than most other \nparts on a car, truck, or SUV. It is common for side mirrors to end up with a \nrock of rock chips and paint damage, Vinyl Wrap can cover that damage or protect \nnewer mirrors from receiving them in the first place.\nSide mirrors are a challenging part to Vinyl Wrap properly. They have a complex \nshape that makes is exceptionally hard to apply flat vinyl wrap sheets to. At our\nPhoenix Vinyl Wrap shop, we have the skills and expertise to wrap your mirror in \na way that makes it look like factory paint. We've wrapped hundreds of mirrors \nand you can rest assured that your mirror will look fantastic when the job is \ncompleted by Apex Customs Phoenix.\n \nRequest Quote\n#wrapnotdip\nWhat is Vinyl Wrapping?\nVinyl wrapping, also commonly referred to as vehicle wrapping, is the process of \napplying pressure-sensitive sheets of vinyl, available in any color or finish, to\nyour vehicle\u2019s painted surfaces by hand. Vinyl wrapping is one of the newest and \nmost innovative products to hit the custom automotive world in years. It can be \ninstalled on everything from cars, trucks, and SUVs to boats, trailers, walks \nfloors, furniture, and even electronics.\nVinyl Wrap (5)\nVinyl wrap is essentially a big sticker or decal that will change the color and \nfinish of your car, truck, or SUV while at the same time protecting the factory \npaint from stone chips, scratches, and fading. Vehicle wraps are designed to be \ninstalled in such a way that it looks identical to car paint, therefore you won\u2019t\nbe able to tell the difference between a wrapped car and a painted car. The \nprimary difference between a vinyl wrap and traditional automotive paint is vinyl\nwrap is temporary so you can easily change the color and it won\u2019t ruin your \n", "vehicle's residual value or warranties, it\u2019s more affordable, and it takes \nsignificantly less time to install.\nVehicle wrapping results in a protective vinyl covering over the surface of your \nvehicle that is 3-4 mils thick which keeps your factory paint job safe from road \ndebris and weather elements. When you are ready to remove a vehicle wrap, you can\npeel the vinyl off the surface of your car and provided you use quality vinyl \nmaterials by 3M or Avery Dennsion; your vehicle's factory paint will appear as it\ndid the day you applied the vinyl wrap. Retaining your factory paint job is \nhighly beneficial when you have a leased vehicle, or want to protect your cars \npaint to retain the residual value of the car, truck, or SUV when it\u2019s time to \ntrade it in our sell it.\nHow is Vinyl Wrap Made?\nVinyl wrap films are made for a few basic raw materials the primary of which is \npolyvinylchloride (PVC) polymer. PVS polymer is a plastic that has a relatively \nrigid property. When making vinyl wrap, PVC is combined with a plasticizer to \nmake the film flexible, pigment to create the desired color of the vinyl, heat \nstabilizers, fillers, processing aids, and special additives which help the vinyl\nto achieve its UV absorber characteristics to improve UV radiation resistance. \nThe raw materials used in this process change range in their level of quality \nwhich will result in the vinyl wraps durability rating.\nBeyond just the raw materials used to manufacture vinyl wrap, the manufacturing \nprocess, as well as the type of plasticizer that is used to create the vinyl \nwrap, has the biggest impact on the vinyl\u2019s durability. There are two different \nprocesses that are used to manufacture vinyl wrap, casting and calendaring. Each \nof these processes results in a vastly different quality of vinyl film. In \ngeneral, the casting process is the preferred method of manufacturing which \nresults in higher quality films. The plasticizers grade used in the casting \nprocess is what determines the vinyl wraps flexibility. For pressure-sensitive \nadhesive films, monomeric or polymeric plasticizers can be used. Polymeric \nplasticizer is considered the higher grade material where monomeric is the lower \ngrade which is also cheaper.\nRequest Quote\n#phoenixvinylwrap\nBenefits of Car Wrapping\nVinyl wrapping your car, truck, or SUV is not only risk-free, it provides \nnumerous functional benefits over painting or dipping such as:\nVinyl wrap provides protection from stone chips, scratches, and abrasions to your\nvehicle's factory paint.\n \nWhen high-quality vinyl wrap like 3M Graphics or Avery Dennison is used, it can \nbe easily removed by a professional and not cause damage to your factory paint.\n \nVinyl wrap will preserve the original factory paintwork which is beneficial if \nyour vehicle is leased and you want to add a custom look or you want to preserve \n", "the factory paint to keep your car, truck, or SUVs residual value maintained.\nVehicle wrapping is substantially cheaper than a traditional paint job.\nCar Wraps will not devalue the resale value of your car like a traditional paint \njob.\nVinyl Wrap (1)\nWarranties and lease agreements remain valid with vinyl wrap unlike re-painting a\ncar or truck which would void factory automotive warranties, put you in violation\nof your lease, and increase the cost of insurance.\nWhen properly cared for and quality material is used, vinyl automotive wraps will\nwear as well as, or even better than traditional paint. Vehicle wraps will take a\nbeating while protecting your car, truck, SUV or motorcycle's factory paint \nunderneath.\nVinyl car, truck, and SUV wraps come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. 3M\nand Avery vinyl's offer a custom unique look that is almost impossible to \nreproduce with traditional paint. Avery and 3M both offer matte, semi-gloss, \ngloss, brushed steel, carbon fiber, metallic flake, matte metallic, chrome and \neven leather-like finishes.\nWith vinyl wrap, expensive, color-matching paint fees are unnecessary for \nscratches or accident vehicles. All you have to do when damage occurs is re-wrap \nthe section that needs repair with a new sheet of vinyl.\nWhen a car, truck or motorcycle is wrapped by our professionally trained \ninstallers, it is difficult to notice your car is wrapped and not painted. With \nour vinyl paint wrapping technique, the vinyl will literally look as if it was \nsprayed on.\nWith car and truck wraps, you can affordably customize parts of your car. You \ndon\u2019t have to wrap your entire car; using vinyl on just your hood, roof, mirrors,\nor trim is a common request.\nMatte paint jobs are brittle and can chip easily while matte vinyl wrap is \ndurable and harder to scratch.\nVinyl wrapping your car or truck will hide dings or scratches while offering a \n\u201cfreshness\u201d to the look of your vehicle.\nVinyl wraps look incredible, you'll be turning heads left and right with your \nnewly wrapped car, truck, SUV or motorcycle.\n \nRequest Quote\n#vinylwrapped\nVinyl Wrap vs Dip\nWe get the question daily, should I vinyl wrap or dip my car? Plastidip is \nconsiderably cheaper than vinyl wrap so if you\u2019re looking for a color change for \nyour ride, why should you pony up the extra cash for a vehicle wrap? The short \nand sweet of it is vinyl wrap is a far superior product to PlastiDip when it \ncomes to car, truck, or SUV color changes. In fact, our shop stopped offering \nfull vehicle PlastiDips due to the constant issues we saw our customers \nexperiencing with Plasti-Dip.\nPlastiDip gets a lot of attention these days because it is cheaper and easier to \napply than vinyl wrap. While Plasti-Dip is a great option for the DIY car \nenthusiast who wants to change the color of his 1995 Honda Civic, it is a \nterrible option if you are looking for a truly custom car that stands out from \nthe crowd.\n", "Here are a few reasons why vinyl wrap is superior to PlastiDip and worth the \ninvestment:\n \nVinyl Wrap (4)\nVinyl Wrap (127)\nLongevity\nIn the best possible scenario, if you baby your PlastiDip and keep it out of the \nelements, it could last up to 3 years. Most likely, however, you\u2019ll be very lucky\nto get a year out of your investment. Vinyl wrap, on the other hand, can last up \nto 7 years or more.\nVinyl Wrap (119)\nColors and Designs\nWhile PlastiDip has been releasing a variety of cool colors and mixes, the color \nand pattern options are still limited when compared to vinyl wrap. Vehicle wraps \noffer a plethora of colors, textures, and finishes that Plasti-Dip simply can\u2019t \nmatch.\nVinyl Wrap (135)\nDurability\nWith PlastiDip you get what you pay for. When it comes to a vehicle that is \nexposed to harsh elements, chemicals from the road or gasoline spills when \nfilling your tank, even bird droppings, PlastiDip just doesn\u2019t hold up. \nPlasti-Dip is easily damaged by any number of things your car comes into contact \nwith and will look terrible in no time flat. We\u2019ve had countless customers leave \nwith a new PlastiDip ride only to return days later with chips, streaks, fading, \nbubbling, you name it. Vinyl wrap, on the other hand, stands up to its durability\nclaims.\nVinyl Wrap (123)\nEase of Removal\nRemoving PlastiDip from a trim piece or wheel is one thing, trying to remove \nPlasti-Dip from an entire vehicle is a whole different story. Peeling PlastDip \noff an entire car is labor intensive and in most cases, you\u2019ll end up with scraps\nof Plasti-Dip in areas you will never be able to reach. Also to do it properly \nPlasti-Dip removal requires special chemicals which easily damage your factory \npaint if not carefully monitored. Vinyl wrap in contrast, is easy to remove in \nfull sheets with little effort. You won\u2019t risk cracks and crevasses that you \ncan\u2019t reach remaining full of rubber.\nVinyl Wrap (130)\nAttractiveness\nHands down a vehicle wrap just looks better than PlastiDip. Even with all the \nadvancements in PlastiDip technology adding glosses and new colors, Plasti-Dip \njust doesn\u2019t compete with vinyl wrap in the looks department. PlastiDip is \ndifficult to apply properly without your final product looking splotchy and \ninconsistent. It\u2019s difficult to get the spray pattern, timing, and layers just \n", "right to result in a great looking end result. With Vinyl Wrap, on the other \nhand, you get exactly what you expect. With high-quality vinyl wrap materials \nlike Avery Dennison and 3M and a professional installation, it\u2019s difficult to not\nend up with a fantastic looking final product.\nRequest Quote\n#laidnotsprayed\nDangers & Pitfalls of Cheap Vinyl Wrap\nWhy Use Avery & 3M\nWe\u2019ve all asked the question, why should I spend $800 in materials on 3M or Avery\nDennison vinyl wrap when I can buy the same color and style on eBay for $200? A \nplethora of Chinese manufactured vinyl wrap has become available on sites like \nAmazon and eBay as well as a host of discount vinyl wrap supplier websites. We\u2019re\nwell aware of the cost difference, we get at least five sales calls and emails a \nweek from manufacturers overseas trying to get us to carry their vinyl wrap. \nUnfortunately, the adage of \u201cyou get what you pay for\u201d could not be truer when it\ncomes to vinyl wrap.\nVinyl Wrap (3)\nIt can be a difficult pill to swallow, spending considerably more money on vinyl \nwrap material for what seemingly is the same material. I mean it\u2019s just a big \nsticker, right? How different could the materials really be? The truth is you \nmight as well flush that $200 you dropped on a roll of vinyl wrap from a Chinese \nsupplier right down the toilet. We\u2019ve wrapped thousands of cars over the years \nand we can say with 100% confidence that it is not worth the time or money to \nwrap a vehicle with cheap vinyl wrap. Beyond the shortfall of the material, there\nis a real risk that you could be causing serious damage to your vehicle\u2019s paint \njob.\nSo why is cheap vinyl wrap such a bad investment? Here are a few key factors to \nconsider:\nVinyl Wrap (142)\nBubble, Bubbles, Bubbles\nIf you\u2019ve ever tried to wrap something, you\u2019ll be able to appreciate how \nfrustrating air bubbles are. Cheap vinyl wrap is breeding ground for air bubbles.\n3M Graphics and Avery Dennison have both developed sophisticated air release \nchannel technology built into their vinyl wrap which allows the vinyl to breathe \nduring installation. The air release features are invisible to human eye and will\nsave you countless hours of frustration when performing a vinyl installation. \nThere is nothing more infuriating than lying the perfect piece of vinyl on a \nlarge panel only to discover an air bubble smack in the center!\nVinyl Wrap (125)\nWrinkles\nWrinkles are the second most frustrating challenge to overcome when performing a \nvinyl wrap installation. Wrinkles will ruin a good piece of vinyl leading to \nwaste, cause lifting of the wrapping material from the vehicle, and cause ugly \nripples and distortions in your final product. 3M and Avery Dennison have both \n", "developed vinyl wrap that is resistant to wrinkling and provides a thick enough \nmaterial to reducing wrinkling effects. They also employ vastly superior heat \ncapabilities which allow you to heat a piece of wrinkled vinyl wrap back into its\noriginal shape so it\u2019s still usable.\nVinyl Wrap (138)\nCracking\nCheap vinyl wrap is notorious for cracking, especially when exposed to the harsh \nelements of the sun which Arizona has no shortage of. The materials used to \nmanufacture cheap vinyl wrap will dry and crack under even mild sun exposure. \nThis will leave your car, truck, or SUV looking cheap, old, and run down.\nVinyl Wrap (131)\nTears and Ripples\nWhen applying vinyl wrap, the goal is to get a tight stretch on the material to \nprovide a smooth, glass like final product that looks exactly like paint. 3M and \nAvery Dennison vinyl wrap is developed using the cast method and employing \nmaterials that allow it to hold up to stretching and manipulation. This allows \nyou to pull, stretch, and conform the material to the surface of the vehicle \nwithout risk of tears, ripples, and color distortion.\nCheap Vinyl Wrap on the other hand, is prone to tears and ripples the minute you \ntry to stretch it to apply it to the surface of your vehicle. It is also \nnotorious for tearing after you have applied the vinyl wrap. Imagine you finish \nyour Vinyl Wrap job, step back to take in its beauty and watch in horror as the \nvinyl starts to tear and lift away from the vehicles surface.\nVinyl Wrap (140)\nPeeling\nCheap vinyl wrap is notorious for peeling both during the installation and well \nafter the installation is complete. The adhesives used in cheap car wraps are a \nlow tack material. It doesn\u2019t take long for a cheap vinyl wrap to start peeling \nat every seam and tuck point. Your vehicle wrap investment will look like a cheap\nknock-off job in no time.\nVinyl Wrap (94)\nWater Damage\nThe adhesives and materials used in the manufacturing of cheap vinyl wrap are \nhighly prone to water damage. 3M Graphics and Avery Dennison have developed vinyl\nmaterials to stand up to years of abuse by the elements without damage. Cheap \nvinyl wrap, on the other hand, will dry out, lift, wrinkle, and tear the moment \nit is exposed to a good rain or snow.\nVinyl Wrap (128)\nDiscoloration\nDiscoloration is one of the worst features you\u2019re buying with cheap vinyl wrap. A\nvinyl wrap installation requires the material to be stretched and heated in some \ncases multiple times. That cheap vinyl wrap may look great on the roll when you \nfirst receive it, however, the minute you stretch it or apply any heat to it, the\n", "color will distort, discolor, and streak. 3M Graphics and Avery Dennison Vinyl \nWrap, on the other hand, can be stretched, heated, re-stretched and heated again \nand it will retain its original color and texture.\nVinyl Wrap (129)\nWarranty\nWhen all is said and done, it all really comes down to whether or not the \nmanufacturer stands behind the products they produce and sell. There is nothing \nmore infuriating than dropping a $2,000 on the material and labor to install a \nvinyl wrap only to have the material discolor, fade, rip, tear, and fall off a \nfew weeks later. At Apex Customs we only use 3M and Avery Dennison materials \nbecause we know they stand behind their products and back them with industry \nleading warranties.\nVinyl Wrap (1)\nPaint Damage\nThe most crucial pitfall to note about cheap vinyl wrap is the potential for \nserious damage to your vehicle's factory paint. Have you ever tried to remove a \nmanufacturer's sticker from a new product that would just not come off? You grab \na corner of the offending sticker and give it a yank only to have it tear into a \nmillion little pieces or just pull the top laminate layer off the sticker. After \nseveral minutes and a few choice words, you finally relent and pull out the \ngoo-gone to let the citrus work it\u2019s magic only to find that your efforts \nresulted in scratches all over the new shiny DVD player. Now imagine that \namplified by a thousand across your entire vehicle.\nThe adhesives used in cheap vehicle wraps are similar to that horrible parking \nsticker that was slapped on your illegally parked car or that cheap UPC label on \nthe DVD player from Walmart. Removing cheap vinyl wrap is not only an incredibly \nfrustrating process, it will also commonly come off while still gripping a piece \nof your expensive paint job. Avery Dennison and 3M Graphics have gone to great \nlengths to develop safe release features into their vinyl wrap adhesive. These \nsafe release features alone are worth every extra penny you spend on a \nprofessional quality vehicle wrap.\n3M-AD-1\nCast Vinyl Wrap\nThe Best Vinyl Wrap Available\nCast vinyl wrap is a process of making vinyl wrap that is similar to baking a \ncake. The vinyl wrap manufacturing during casting starts with a recipe of \ningredients required to complete the process. The materials are combined and \nmixed in a giant bowl in a predetermined order and mixed at a specific speed for \na specific time-period. The results in a consistent vinyl mixture which referred \nto an organosol. The organosol is then precisely cast onto a moving web material \nreferred to as the casting sheet and sent through a series of ovens to evaporate \nthe solvents in the mixture. As the solvents are evaporated, the resulting \nmaterial is a solid film that is then wound up onto large-diameter rolls ready \nfor adhesive. The type of casting web used determines the texture of the vinyl \nwrap film.\n", "Once the vinyl film has completed the manufacturing process, the large sheets of \nvinyl are then rolled through a process to apply the adhesive which holds the \nvinyl wrap to the surface of the vehicle when applied. In the casting process, \nvinyl wrap is cast onto the sheet in a relaxed state which results in good \ndimensional stability. The casting process also allows the film to be thin which \nhelps with the materials conformability properties that are important when \nwrapping vinyl over contoured surfaces. Cast vinyl wrap is the best material for \nuse on cars, trucks, SUVs, recreation vehicles and boats where the goal is to \nhave a finished product that has a paint-like surface.\nAdvantages of Cast Vinyl Wrap Film\nCast vinyl wrap films have the best durability due to the raw materials used and \nmanufacturing process employed in making the film.\nCast vinyl films can be produced in very thin sheets which will help to produce a\nconformable product that makes application to surfaces with corrugations and \ncomplex curves possible.\nCast vinyl films typically maintain their color and UV properties better than \nother vinyl films.\nThe manufacturing process used when making cast films allows for small production\nruns of special colors.\nCasting vinyl wrap results in low shrinkage because the casting sheet rather than\nthe film itself is pulled through the machine. Because the film hasn\u2019t \nexperienced stress from pulling during the manufacturing process, the film does \nnot try to shrink back to its original form when installed.\n \n \n \nAttribute\nCast Vinyl Wrap Calendered Vinyl Wrap\nPolymeric Vinyl Wrap\n \n \n \nDurability\n7+ Years\n1-5 Years\n3-7 Years\n \n \n \nConformability\nExcellent\nGood\nVery Good\n \n \n \nStability\nExcellent\nGood\nVery Good\n \n \n \nGloss\nVariable\nGood\nVery Good\n \n \n \nColor Range\nMany\nMany\nMany\n \n \n \nProduct Variety Many\nMany\nMany\n \n \n \nMetallics\nMany\nFew\nFew\nRequest Quote\n#automotivewrap\nThe Vinyl Wrap Process\nStep By Step Guide ~ How To Vinyl Wrap\nVinyl Wrap (137)\nStep 1: Approach / Inspecting Area / Removal of Vinyl Wrap\nThe first step in any quality install is good prep and a solid approach. To \nproperly plan your projects, you must know how much vinyl is necessary to wrap \nthe part. You will also want to try and remove anything that is blocking you from\nwrapping the surface entirely. Knowing how much vinyl you need, where tension \nareas are, issues with the paint, etc. are all important things to consider. Once\nyou have all parts removed such as liners, moldings, handles, etc., it\u2019s time to \n", "get cleaning!\nVinyl Wrap (139)\nStep 2: Cleaning & Prep Prior to Vinyl Wrapping\nA clean surface/product is by far the most important thing to consider when \nwrapping anything. Most surfaces can be cleaned by using a degreaser and then 70%\nIsopropyl Alcohol. You will want to make sure the surface that you are wrapping \nis smooth to the touch. You would think that the vinyl would cover chips, \nscratches, or dirt debris, but it doesn\u2019t. The vinyl contours to any area and if \nthere are imperfections, they will be visible once the project is completed.\nVinyl Wrap (121)\nStep 3: Vinyl Wrap Size & Measurements\nOnce everything is removed and the surface is cleaned, you will want to measure \nout a piece of vinyl that fits roughly 4-6 inches longer than the piece that you \nare wrapping. If you are skilled, you can trim the vinyl to a smaller size if you\nare looking to save money on the vinyl. For starters, it\u2019s easier to work with \nmore vinyl than less. The vinyl comes in a 60\u201d roll by 25 feet in length. Some \ncompanies will sell less material based on the project but the standard roll is \n60\u201d or 5 feet. Most panels on a vehicle are smaller than 60\u201d but there are times \nwhen you have to cut multiple pieces for an oversized hood/roof/trunk.\nVinyl Wrap (120)\nStep 4: Laying Vinyl Wrap\nDouble check that the surface is prepped and clear of dust and debris that might \nhave been floating around while you were taking measurements. It's easiest to \nhave a friend with clean hands help pull the backing off the vinyl, but you can \nalso fold back one of the corners, tack the edge, and pull gently across the \nsurface if you know what you are doing.\nOnce the backing is off, the adhesive will be tacky but not 100% tacky until \npressure has been applied. For wide surfaces, it's preferred to work inside out. \nTrapped air is your enemy. So you will want to keep your edges lifted so that you\naren\u2019t trapping air as you are squeegeeing. It is recommended that you hold the \nvinyl slightly off the surface as you run your squeegee across the surface.\nOnce you have all the air released and your vinyl is perfectly flat, test your \nwork by taking a heat gun and go over the area that you just flattened. If any \nair is trapped, it will bubble and you can push the air out if the vinyl has air \nrelease. Heating before you make your cuts ensures that you can lift the vinyl \noff the vehicle if trapped air is too stubborn to release.\nVinyl Wrap (132)\nStep 5: Cutting Vinyl Wrap\nFirst thing to remember when making cuts is that the razor will slice thru paint \nvery easily, so you want to watch your blade and put it away when not in use. \nWhen the vinyl is laid on the panel, you will want to trim the vinyl to fit the \npiece perfectly to the edge or enough to wrap behind it. When wrapping a body \npanel, you can use the outer edge of the body line to make the cut so there is \nroughly 1/4cm or so to tuck around the edge. This will ensure that you have \n", "enough vinyl to cover the color underneath or in the cracks. Always keep the \nblade off the vehicle and only using the edge to run across but not slicing. \nPracticing on other parts before wrapping the body paint would be the best idea \nif you are unfamiliar with wrapping.\nVinyl Wrap (124)\nStep 6: Tucking Vinyl Edges\nAfter all the cuts are made, you will want to tuck all your edges. This process \ncan make or break a wrap. There are a lot of people that can wrap a flat panel \nfast and efficiently, but they lack the quality in wrapping edges nicely. A \nproper edge shouldn\u2019t have wrinkles (fingers) and it shouldn\u2019t lift. If there is \ntoo much stretch or tension, the edges will fail.\nVinyl Wrap (122)\nStep 7: Post Heat\nThe final step is a quality post heat over what you\u2019ve just laid, cut, and \ntucked. Post heating the surface will make sure that there isn\u2019t too much tension\non any area and will usually show you signs of failure by the vinyl curling up or\nfailing. On deep pockets and contoured edges, a post heat will help to make sure \nthat those areas don\u2019t pop when the wrap is exposed to the sun. Clean the surface\nafter the post heat with some alcohol and inspect your panel!\nRequest Quote\n#vehiclewrap\nVinyl Wrap Myths\nThere are a lot of rumors and myths floating around about vinyl wrap so we \nfigured we would set the record straight. While we can\u2019t address every falsehood \nfloating around the interwebs, we at least want to address the most frequent we \nhear from our clients.\nMyth 1: Vinyl Wrap Will Damage Your Paint\nFalse. In reality, vinyl wrap helps protect your paint from the elements and road\ndebris. Vinyl acts as a protective cover from the sun, ice, salt, dirt, and \nanything else your car comes into contact with on a daily basis. When quality \nvinyl wrap is used for your installation and uninstalled properly, your paint \nwill look as good as the day you applied the wrap.\nMyth 2: Vinyl Wrapping is too Expensive\nFalse. Vinyl wrap gets a bad wrap when compared to color change options like \nPlastiDip in the cost department, however, vehicle wrapping is a bargain when \ncompared to traditional paint. Vinyl wrap is a far superior product to PlastiDip \nand worth every extra penny. A custom paint job will set you back in the $10,000 \nrange if you\u2019re lucky. Vinyl wrap, on the other hand, is more in the $2,500 range\nand will help retain the residual value of your car by protecting the factory \npaint.\nMyth 3: Vinyl Wrap Does Not Last\n", "False. When properly cared for a vinyl wrap can last up to seven years. \nPlastiDip, by comparison, has a max life of 2 years. Wraps are very similar to \npaint, if you take care of them, they will last. Most people that get a vinyl \nwrap want to change the color after a few years anyways, and the beauty of wrap \nis a color swap is as simple as pulling and laying a new color.\nThe lifespan of a vinyl wrap is depended on how it\u2019s used, the quality of vinyl \nmaterial you use, and the location of where the car lives most of the time. If \nyou live in the Phoenix sun and don\u2019t have a garage to hide your ride from the \nsolar rays, your vehicle wrap won\u2019t last seven years. The same goes for paint \nwhich is a big reason why we get a lot of quote requests for hood and roof wraps \nat our Phoenix Arizona shop. However, if you have a garage, live in a cooler \nclimate, and keep your wrap clean and maintained, then your vehicle wrap will \nlast its full life span.\nAnother factor to keep in mind is the finish you choose for your vinyl wrap. A \nmatte vinyl wrap is not going to last as long as a gloss vinyl which has a \nprotective clear coat on the top layer of the vinyl material.\nMyth 4: Vinyl Wrap is Difficult to Remove\nFalse. When quality vinyl wrap material like 3M or Avery Dennison are used, and \nyour vinyl is installed properly, vehicle wraps are very easy to remove without \ndamage to your factory paint. While we always recommend vehicle wraps get removed\nby a trained professional, you can remove the vinyl yourself.\n \nRequest Quote\n#vinylwrapping\nVinyl Care Tips\n3M Vinyl Care Tips\nVinyl Wrap (136)\nVinyl Wrap Washing\nHand Car Wash \u2013 When it\u2019s time to clean your vinyl wrapped car, truck, SUV or \nmotorcycle, Apex recommends hand washing with quality automotive cleaning \nproducts. You can treat your wrap like paint, but AVOID using compounds and \nswirl/scratch removers at all costs.\nWaterless Car Wash - Apex also recommends using a product like a waterless wash \nto maintain your cars vinyl wrap between major washes.\nVinyl Wrap (141)\nVinyl Wrapping and Microfiber\nApex highly recommends using microfiber towels when cleaning and drying your \nvinyl wrapped car, truck, or motorcycle to prevent scratches to the vinyl wrap. \nKeep an extra microfiber towel lying around for the unexpected shine up!\nFold each microfiber towels in half twice before use on the vinyl. This will give\nyou 8 clean pads to carry out your cleaning operation on your wrap.\n", "Spray the first microfiber towel with a waterless car wash to pre-wet, and then \nlightly spray the surface of the vehicle's vinyl wrap to be cleaned. Clean only \none section of the car, truck, or motorcycle at a time.\nWipe over the section of the vehicles vinyl wrapped surface with the microfiber \ntowel pre-sprayed with the waterless car wash. Any motion circular or linear will\nwork just fine.\nOnce you\u2019ve applied the waterless car wash and gently covered the section of the \nvehicle simply grab a clean microfiber towel and gently buff off leaving a \nbrilliant long lasting luster.\n \nVinyl Wrap (52)\nVinyl Wrap Automated Car Washes\nBrush-type car or truck washes are NOT recommended on a vinyl wrapped vehicle as \nthey can scratch the film, cause edges to lift or chip, and dull the film\u2019s \nappearance. Brushless car washes are acceptable for vinyl wrap.\n \nVinyl Wrap (118)\nVinyl Wrap and Pressure Washing\nAlthough hand washing is the preferred cleaning method for vehicle wraps, \npressure washing may be used only under these conditions.\nEnsure the water pressure is kept below 2000 psi (14 MPa).\nKeep water temperature below 80\u00b0C (180\u00b0F).\nUse a spray nozzle with a 40-degree wide angle spray pattern.\nKeep the nozzle at least 1 foot (300 mm) away from and perpendicular (at 90 \ndegrees) to the car.\nImportant Note! Holding the nozzle of a pressure washer at an angle to the \ngraphic may lift the edges of the film.\n \nVinyl Wrap (133)\nVinyl Wrapping & Difficult Contaminants\nOften difficult contaminants on your vinyl wrap such as bug splatter, bird \ndroppings, tree sap and similar contaminants by soaking them for several minutes \nwith very hot, soapy water. Rinse your car, truck or motorcycle thoroughly and \ndry. If further cleaning is needed on the vinyl wrap, test one of these products \nin an inconspicuous area to ensure no damage to the wrap film: Meguiar\u2019s Gold \nClass Bug and Tar Remover or 3M Citrus Base Cleaner. Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) (two\nparts IPA to 1 part water) or denatured alcohol may also help. Spot clean the \ncontaminants. Do not use rough scrubbing, dirty or abrasive tools, which will \nscratch the film. Wash and rinse off all residue on your vinyl wrapped vehicle \nimmediately.\nVinyl Wrap (126)\nAutomotive Vinyl Wrap & Fuel Spills\nIf any fuel finds its way onto your car, truck, or motorcycle, wipe it off \n", "immediately to avoid degrading the vinyl wrap and adhesive. Then wash, rinse and \ndry the vehicle as soon as possible.\n3M TOOLS\n3M Vinyl Colors\niPhone App\nAndroid App\nVinyl Wrap Q&A\n3M FAQ\nVinyl Wrap (65)-2\nIs a vehicle vinyl wrap permanent?\nA complete vinyl wrap can typically last for 5-7 years depending on the material \nused and conditions in which the car is driven and stored. The vinyl film can be \nremoved completely without leaving any adhesive residue, returning the car to its\noriginal color and condition.\nVinyl Wrap (72)\nHow long will my vinyl wrap last?\nThat depends on the application. If you park in a garage and your car isn't \nexposed to sunlight on a regular basis, the wrap could be good indefinitely \nhowever, typical vehicle wraps are good for 5-7 years.\nThe most common ways to improve the life of a wrap include protection from the \nsun, protection from water getting underneath the wrap and protection from \nabrasion. It is important to think about how your wrap may be exposed and, to \ndiscuss how to protect your wrap with your Apex Installer.\nVinyl Wrap (91)\nAre wrinkles, bubbles & seems acceptable for vinyl wraps?\nBadly installed vinyl wraps will have wrinkles, bubbles, and seams. At Apex \nCustoms Phoenix, our installers have the experience, training, and expertise to \nensure your vehicle wrap is installed without wrinkles and bubbles and any seams \nrequired are hidden. With large vinyl wrap installations that include complex \ncurves may make it difficult to eliminate all seams, however, our installers will\ntake every precaution to finish your graphics job with as little as possible.\nVinyl Wrap (82)\nCan I take my vinyl wrapped car through a car wash?\nMost vehicle wraps can be taken through car washes just like any painted vehicle.\nHowever, like with many paint jobs, vehicle wraps can also be damaged by car \nwashes. Take care around the exposed edges and seams of a wrap and ask your Apex \nCustoms installer what they recommend to increase the life of your particular \nwrap.\nVinyl Wrap (56)-2\nWill a vinyl wrap damage my paint?\nNo. When you use quality vinyl wrap materials, the vinyl can easily be removed \n", "without any damage to your factory paint. In fact, when properly installed, vinyl\nwrap will actually protect your paint helping to retain your vehicle's resale \nvalue. Vehicle wraps are the perfect solution for any graphics, decal, or sticker\napplication you wish to apply to your vehicle.\nVinyl Wrap (80)\nHow long does it take to vinyl wrap my vehicle?\nInstallation times vary according to the complexity of the project. A basic wrap \njob takes about 1-2 days. Due to the nature of the adhesive vinyl and the complex\ncurves to which it\u2019s applied, we build in an extra 24 hours after the application\nto allow for the film to fully adhere to the vehicle.\nVinyl Wrap (88)\nDo you cut on my car\u2019s paint when installing the vinyl?\nAt Apex Customs we know you love your car, and we wouldn\u2019t do anything to hurt \nit. Our certified professional installers employ a special technique called \n\u201cBLADEAWAY\u201d to protect your paint. We also use a product called Knifeless Tape \nwhich allows our installers to make precise edges on the painted surface without \nthe use of a blade. The combination of these techniques allows for the most \nintricate trimming with no harm to your car.\nVinyl Wrap (78)\nWhy is a full wrap car vinyl wrap more beneficial than a partial vinyl wrap?\nFull wraps cover most or all of the paint on a vehicle while partial wraps cover \nonly part of the vehicle. Even though full wraps are more expensive, they protect\nall of the original paint underneath instead of just part of the paint. This is \ncritical when the wrap is removed since fading and scratches can result on the \nunprotected paint of a partial wrap. As a result, full wraps tend to protect or \neven increase the resale value of vehicles more than partial wraps.\nVinyl Wrap (51)\nWhat colors can I choose for my car's vinyl wrap?\nVinyl Wrap can come in almost any conceivable color, finish or texture. Check out\nthe 3M selection of colors and finishes here.\nVinyl Wrap (71)\nWhat is a vehicle vinyl wrap?\nA vehicle vinyl wrap is a process of applying pressure-sensitive vinyl in \nnumerous colors and finishes is applied by hand onto a vehicle's painted surface.\nWrapping is the newest and most innovative thing to hit the car customizing world\nin years. Vinyl wraps can also be installed on cars, trucks, SUV's, bikes, boats,\nwave-runners, trailers, walls, floors, furniture, laptops or just about any \nsurface.\nVinyl Wrap (77)\nHow much does a car vinyl wrap cost?\nAs with almost all custom work, it is hard to say exactly how much your vinyl \nwrapping project will cost. It will depend on the size of your vehicle, the vinyl\n", "material you choose, the complexity of the job, and more. Please give us a call \nor submit a quote request and tell us about your project so we can put a quote \ntogether for you.\nVinyl Wrap (71)\nHow do I know that I am comparing \"apples-to-apples\" when looking for a vehicle \nvinyl wrap?\nHere are some important points that can guide you to making an informed decision:\nAlways ask how long the wrap will last and about the warranty coverage\nMake sure you understand what parts of the vehicle are going to be wrapped. Not \nwrapping certain difficult parts of a vehicle such as rear-view mirrors or door \nhandles may reduce the cost of the wrap. It is also critical to use a design that\ncan incorporate un-wrapped parts of the vehicle for optimal appearance. It is not\nalways necessary to wrap the roof of a vehicle and this can reduce your cost. For\nexample, if a delivery van or motor home roof cannot be seen from the ground, \nthen this part of the wrap could be eliminated. However, racing vehicles or \nvehicles that drive in big cities and are seen from above, it's beneficial to \nwrap the roof.\nAsk about the vinyl that will be used. There are different qualities and price \npoints of vinyl. Typically \"high performance\" vinyl materials are recommended for\nhigh-quality vehicle wraps. There are also special vinyl materials designed just \nfor walls and floors.\nMake sure you understand the total cost associated with the wrap. There are \nfrequently additional costs associated with vehicle prep and cleaning as well as \ndesign. Ask your wrap provider for an all-inclusive price.\nThe design is the single most critical step in the success of your wrap. Some \ndesigners are more experienced and worth the extra cost associated with their \nservices.\nBe sure to ask what special techniques will be used to prevent paint, clear-coat,\nand plastic part damage. These techniques may increase the cost of the wrap.\nBe sure to ask what techniques will be used to prevent wrinkles, bubbles, and \nseams. A wrap with zero wrinkles, bubbles and seams is typically more expensive \nthan a normal wrap or may not be possible.\n3M Graphics and Avery Dennison certified wrap providers are typically superior to\nother wrap providers because they have gone through scrutiny in order to obtain \ncertification and must maintain their credentials in order to remain 3M \ncertified.\nWHEELS & TIRES\nTEMPE, AZ  | PHOENIX, AZ\nPickup Car 3\nWheels & Tires\nNew Shoes For Your Ride\nNo custom automotive project is complete without a set of aftermarket wheels and \nsome new rubber shoes for your ride. At Apex Customs Phoenix, we offer a wide \n", "range of custom aftermarket wheels and performance tires to give your car, truck,\nor SUV the truly custom look you\u2019ve been dreaming about. At our full-service \nwheel and tire shop, our sales team will help you to select the perfect \naftermarket wheel and tire setup for your ride and our wheel and tire technicians\nwill professionally mount, balance, and install your ride\u2019s new shoes. \nUnlike our competitors, we specialize in aftermarket wheels and performance tires\nin our Phoenix tire and wheel shop. We can create any custom wheel rim and tire \npackage you want to build for your custom ride. If you have a specific brand or \nstyle of wheel you\u2019re interested in, our sales staff can source the wheels for \nyou at our discount pricing and match them to any performance tire on the market.\nWe can even customize your new wheels to match the exact look you\u2019re going for. \nWe can change the color of your wheels, add some vinyl stripes, get them CNC \nmachined to add a custom pattern, just about any custom wheel modification you \ncan dream up. \nWheels Tires (4)-min\nApex Customs, offering full-service wheel and tire installation and customization\nservices for the Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, Mesa, Glendale, and surrounding \nareas. Contact us today and let our sales team know what vision you have for your\ncustom wheel and tire project and we will provide you a customized quote backed \nby the best customer service, workmanship, and pricing in the wheel and tire \nindustry.\nWheel & Tire Services\nWheels & Rims\nPerformance Tires\nWheel & Tire Packages\nPerformance Brakes \nRequest Quote\n#newwheels\nWheel & Tire Services\nGive your vehicle a more aggressive look by lowering the suspension. Lowering \nwill also help eliminate unsightly factory wheel gap and helps improve your cars \nhandling and ride characteristics. \nWheels Tires (5)-min\nAftermarket Wheel and Rims\nIn the market for a new set of aftermarket wheels? At our Phoenix full service \nwheel rim shop, we can source and install a new set of custom wheels in any size \nand design you desire. Apex Customs has partnered with MHT Wheels, Wheel \nSpecialists, and the Wheel Group to provide you with a wide range of custom wheel\noptions for your car, truck, or SUV. Even if you are unable to find the wheel \nyou\u2019re looking for at any of these wheel manufacturers, we can source any wheel \nyou\u2019re looking for. From 24\u201d chrome rims to smaller cast race wheels, our \ncertified installers have the tools, experience, and equipment to mount, balance,\nand install any wheel you\u2019re looking for.\nUnlike our competition who services the average driver with another set of bland \ntires to get them through another season, our Phoenix custom wheel and tire shop \n", "specializes in custom aftermarket wheels that are intended to improve the look \nand performance of your car, truck, or SUV. We understand custom automotive at \nApex Customs and will use our experience, expertise, and industry contacts to put\ntogether an aftermarket wheel and rims package that will match the rest of your \nmodifications to build a custom ride that captures the attention of every driver \nyou pass on the road.\nddbd1b_eb775cd68e4a45ecb49458475af6a1e7_mv2\nPerformance Tires\nDoes your ride need a new set of shoes? The performance gains offered from a \nperformance grade tire are often overlooked by automotive enthusiasts looking to \nboost the power and responsiveness of their ride. No matter how much horsepower \nis cranking out of your motor, if your tires don\u2019t transfer the power to the \npavement, you\u2019re leaving performance gains on the table. Engine performance \nhappens when the rubber meets the road. Another benefit of a performance tire \ninvestment is the improved handling and grip your car, truck, or SUV will enjoy \naround the track and highway. There is no better way to improve your cars \ntraction and handling than a tire upgrade.\nAt our Phoenix performance tire shop, we offer a wide range of tires designed to \nprovide your car, truck, or SUV unmatched performance on the road. Whether you\u2019re\nlooking to add a set of track wheels and tires or just upgrade the everyday \nhandling of your grocery getter, our experienced sales staff will help you match \nthe best set of tires to your intended driving application. Our expert installers\nwill mount, balance and install your new set of rubber shoes to factory specs so \nyou can be assured to get the most out of your performance tire investment.\nWheels Tires (7)-min\nWheel and Tire Packages\nReady to scrap your entire wheel and tire setup? At our Phoenix wheel and tire \nshop we can put together a custom wheel and tire package that will complement \neach other for the best of both worlds in looks and performance. If you\u2019re \nplanning to upgrade your wheels to a larger setup, a wheel and tire package is a \nmust. Those factory 17\u201d tires aren\u2019t going to fit on your new 24\u201d Rims. Our sales\nstaff can work with you to find the perfect wheel and tire combo that will \ncomplement each other to provide your ride with the best combination of wheel \nstyle and tire performance.\nWheels Tires (2)-min\nPerformance Brakes\nDoes your ride need a little more stopping power? Performance brakes are an often\noverlooked, yet critical upgrade to any performance car, truck, or SUV. If you're\nplanning on upgrading the engine performance of your vehicle, a matching upgrade \nto the braking system to handle you new horsepower is an investment you simply \ncan't afford to overlook. If you're not planning on more horespower under the \nhood but still want to improve the handling, safety and responsiveness of your \ncar, truck, or SUV, a braking system is the perfect investment.\nAt our Phoenix performance brake installation shop we have the tool, experience, \nand expertise to install any upgrade to your braking system that you're looking \nfor. We've partnered with several performance braking component manufacturers \n", "like Baer, Brembo, Wilwood, Hawk Performance, EBC, and StopTech to provide you a \ncomprehensive selection of performance braking solutions.\nPerformance Brake Services\nCaliper Upgrades\nPerformance Brake Pads\nPerformance Rotors\nStainless Steel Brake Lines\nBig Brake Upgrades\nRequest Quote\n#performancetires\nWheels / Rims\nHow to Chose New Wheels For Your Ride\nUpgrading your factory wheels to a fresh set of aftermarket alloys is one of the \nbest automotive upgrades you can invest in. Wheels, also referred to as Rims, \nhave a significant impact on the overall appearance and performance of your \nvehicle. Available in a wide range of colors, sizes, patterns, materials, and \nperformance characteristics, purchasing a new set of wheels can feel like a \ndaunting task. Before you make any final decisions, here are a few key factors to\nconsider while comparing your options. \nWheels vs Rims\nThere is some confusion in the automotive aftermarket world on what a rim \nactually is. Many automotive enthusiasts use the term rim interchangeably with \nwheel. However, there is a difference between a rim and a wheel and it\u2019s \nimportant to understand the difference while shopping for new wheels to avoid any\nmistakes in your purchase. Understanding the difference between a wheel and a \nrim, how they factor into a single piece vs multi-piece wheels, and the best way \nto match rims with your tires is an important first step in a successful wheel \nupgrade.\nWheels Tires (1)-min\nWhat is a Rim?\nA rim is the outer edge of a wheel which holds the tire in place allowing it to \nrotate with the remaining hub and spokes of the wheel. The rim is connected to \nthe wheel hub assembly by the spokes of the wheel. Although many car and truck \nenthusiasts call the entire wheel assembly a rim as a catchall phrase, the rim is\ntechnically only the outer edge component of the wheel.\n \nSingle-Piece vs Multi-Piece\nWheels are available in single-piece and multi-piece designs. Multi-piece wheels \nare manufactured as separate pieces, such as the rim, spokes, and hub, and \nassembled into a single wheel. Single piece wheel designs are manufactured by \ncasting the rim, hub, and spokes together. While single piece wheels tend to cost\nless than their multi-piece counterparts, they require a complete wheel \nreplacement if any damage occurs. In contracts, multi-piece wheels can be \nrepaired by just replacing one of the components that make up the wheel.\n", "Wheels Tires (6)-min\nMatching Rims with Tires\nThe best way to purchase new rims is to match them with a new set of performance \ntires that will compliment your new wheels. If you\u2019re changing your wheel size, \nlike upgrading to a 22\u201d rim from a 19\u201d rim, a wheel and tire package is your best\napproach. Yovehicle'sles wheel diameter and width must match the inside rim of \nthe tire. If you\u2019re not planning on upgrading your tires, be sure to match your \nnew wheels within your existing tire dimensions.\nWheel & Tire Size\nMost car enthusiasts are looking to upgrade their wheels while retaining the same\noverall diameter the of the wheel to prevent any rubbing or suspension issues. \nThis is accomplished by fitting your larger wheels to a tire with shorter \nsidewalls. A small sidewall tire on a large wheel is a look many enthusiasts \nprefer, however, keep in mind that a shorter sidewall will impact your vehicle's \nride. Shorter sidewalls equate to less shock absorption when driving over cracks \nand bumps in the road.\nWhen it comes to choosing a wheel size, bigger isn\u2019t always better. There is a \ntrend in the aftermarket world to always go bigger, some even take it to the \nextreme with 26\u201d or bigger wheels. Before you make the decision to go with a \nlarger wheel, there a few things that you need to take into consideration. Larger\nwheels do look great, but they can have a significant negative impact on your \nride quality and car\u2019s performance. Larger wheels mean less shock absorption in \nthe tire so be prepared to feel bumps and speed humps. Additionally, and more \nimportantly to anyone the is concerned with vehicle performance, larger wheels \nresult in higher un-sprung weight. Un-sprung weight is a serious detriment to the\nperformance of your vehicle as it causes the motor and suspension system to work \nharder to rotate the wheels and tires. The result is reduced performance, lower \ngas mileage, and increased wear on the suspension components. \nWheels Tires (5)-min-min\nChoosing wider wheels has its benefits if your wheel well is larger enough to \naccommodate the increased diameter. Wider wheels will allow you to use wider \ntires which offer your vehicle more rubber on the road for better traction. Think\nof drag racers and their huge tires at the back, more rubber on the road will \nhelp you transfer more power to the road surface. There are several ways to \naccommodate wider wheels including suspension modifications however, be sure to \nfactor in the size of your wheel well before making and wheel and tire purchasing\ndecisions.\nPlus Sizing Wheels & Tires\nIncreasing the size of your wheel and rim\u2019s diameter and width in addition to \nadding a tire with a shorter sidewall is referred to as plus sizing. Here is a \ntable that illustrates an example of plus sizing which will result in more \nnoticeable wheels while enhancing performance.\n \n \nPlus Size\nWheel Diameter\nWheel Width\n \n \nOriginal\n16\"\n7\"\n \n \nPlus One\n17\"\n7.5\"\n \n \nPlus Two\n18\"\n8\"\n \n \nPlus Three\n19\"\n9\"\n", "Measuring Backspacing\nBackspacing size is a critical measurement that you\u2019ll need to know when \nselecting new wheels. Wheel backspacing is measured from the back edge of the \nwheel to the mounting surface in the middle. It\u2019s essentially the distance \nbetween the mounting hub and the outer edge of the wheel. Backspacing size will \nvary depending on your offset. When there is no offset, the mounting surface of \nthe hub will be even with the centerline of the wheel. Positive offset refers to \nwhen the mounting surface is closer to the front of the wheel. Negative offset, \nby contrast, is when the mounting surface is closer to the back of the wheel. \nWheels Tires (3)-min\nUnderstanding Maximum Load\nAll wheels have a maximum weight load they can handle. It's critically important \nto ensure your new wheels are rated to handle the load of your car, truck, or \nSUV. In order to determine the exact weight load of your tire, multiply the \nmax-weight that is advertised by the manufacturer by four to get the total weight\nhandling of your wheels. For example, if each of your wheel\u2019s load rating is \n3,500 lbs, the total load rating for your vehicle would by 14,000 lbs.\n \nDetermining Bolt Pattern Measurements\nWheel bolt patterns are determined by two things, the number of bolt holes on the\nwheel and the distance between each bolt. For example, a bolt pattern of 6 x 5.5 \nequates to a wheel with six holes which are 5.5\u201d apart from each other. The \nmeasurement is made across the center of the wheel with the exception of a 5-lug \npattern where the measurement is made from the back of the lug hole to the center\nof the lug hole on the opposite side.\nRequest Quote\nddbd1b_41c836ea117a41a2b24c8ff308dfc820_mv2\nddbd1b_dcaa9669cf2b4345bc9f25505ac3b1d8_mv2\nddbd1b_d161d46b63c04df6aac8e1df4fca46f6_mv2\nPerformance Tires\nHow to Choose the Proper Tire\nChoosing the correct tires for your car, truck, or SUV can be a challenging \nprocess with the massive selection available on the market these days. If you \nchoose the wrong tire for your application, you will reduce the performance \ncapabilities of your vehicle and potentially put you in danger in bad weather. \nWhen you are looking for a new set of tires, you want to start with determining \nthe intended application for your vehicle. \nThere are three main categories of tires: summer, winter, and all-season. The \naverage consumer will purchase an all-season tire to keep costs down so they \ndon\u2019t have to pay for a summer tire set and a winter tire set. While this \napproach can provide you a decent, well-rounded performance all year long, there \nare substantial differences in the needs of a performance tire on the hot \npavement vs the icy roads.\nWheels Tires (7)-min\nSummer performance tires will deliver substantial improvements in handling and \ndry/wet braking, but they have terrible traction on the snow and ice. Most \nracecars run on tires that have little to no threads, they have soft flat rubber \n", "that will hug the pavement around corners and give you the traction you need when\nyou punch the accelerator. Contrast that to the wet, slippery roads of winter. \nImagine trying to drive down a wet or icy road on a set of racing slicks.\nWinter tires, by contrast, provide you outstanding snow traction but have poor \nperformance when braking or taking hard turns on clear roads. Winter tires tend \nto have more aggressive treads which are great for handling rain, snow, and ice, \nbut perform poorly in performance applications. The greater the contact surface \nwith the road, the better the tires will grip the road. Aggressive treads reduce \nthe contact surface of the tire to the pavement which is beneficial in winter, \nbut determinantal in summer.\nReading Tire Size\nThe first step in looking for new tires is determining the size of your existing \ntires so you know where to start in the shopping process. Reading your tires size\ncan be a bit cryptic at first glance, but it's actually fairly straight forward \nonce you have the key to what all the numbers mean. Here is a brief guide to walk\nyou through the process.\nWheels Tires (4)-min\nWheels Tires (3)-min\nWheel Diameter\nThe wheel diameter measurement signifies the size of wheel the tire will fit on. \nThe size of the wheel is measured across from one end to the other. A size \nP215/65 R15 tire would fit a 15\u201d diameter wheel. Standard tire sizes, which are \nmeasured by width in inches are: 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, \n24, 26, and 28.\nddbd1b_2d15b335afa746858d57869e730a95f5_mv2\nTire Construction\nThe construction of a tire is designated by the letter which follows the \ntwo-digit aspect ratio. The tire construction designates how the tire is built. \nAlmost every tire sold in the US today is a radial tire which is designated by an\nR. A radial tire is constructed by the internal body plies of the tire radiating \noutward from the center. A D represents a bias ply construction which means the \ninternal body plies crisscross in a diagonal pattern in the tire. A B stands for \nbelted tires which refers to internal plies which crisscross similar to a bias \nply tire but also include an additional extra layer of reinforced belts in the \ntread area.\n \nWheels Tires (8)-min\nTire Type\nTire Type is designated by a letter at the beginning of the tire size reading \nstamped on the side of your tire. There are several letter possibilities \ndesignating different tire sizes. Here is an explanation of each letter \npossibility:\nP = P-Metric which are the most common type of passenger tire. The P stands for a\n", "passenger vehicle which means your tires were manufactured to be used on \npassenger cars, minivans, light-duty trucks, and SUVs. (Example: P215/65R17 98T)\nLT = Light Truck which are typically found on vehicles that tow which are used to\ncarry heavy loads and tow trailers. LT tires are typically found on SUVs, vans, \nand medium and heavy duty trucks with a \u00be to to 1-ton capacity. (Example: \nLT235/75R15 104/101S/C)\nT = Temporary Spare which designates the tire is a temporary spare. These tires \nare also referred to as mini spares and are designed for short-term use only to \nget you to a repair shop in the case your tire gets a flat. (Example: T145/70R17 \n106M)\nC = Commercial which are tires designated for commercial applications such as \nvans and delivery trucks capable of carrying heavy loads. Commercial tires are \nalso branded with a load range and service description rating such as B, C, or D.\n(Example: 31x10.50R15/ C109R)\n \nBlank = Metric / Euro Metric. When there is no letter in front of the tire size \nstamp, it designates the tires was made in Europe. Euro-Metric tire sizes are \nequivalent to P-Metrix sizes however, they have subtle differences in their \ncapabilities and load ratings.\nWheels Tires (11)-min\nTire Width\nThe tire width measurement is the tire width from sidewall to sidewall. The first\nthree digits in the number refers to the width of your tires. For example, if \nyour tire reads P215/65 R15, the width of your tire would be 215 millimeters.\nWheels Tires (15)-min\nTire Aspect Ratio\nThe tire aspect ratio is the ratio of the height of the tire\u2019s cross-section to \nits width. The aspect ratio is a two-digit number which is after the slash mark \nof the tire\u2019s size. For example, a P215/65 R15 tire, the 65 designates that the \nheight of the tire is 65% of the width of the tire. The larger the aspect ratio, \nthe larger the sidewall of the tire will be.\nWheels Tires (10)-min\nTire Speed Rating\nThe speed rating in the tire measurement designates the top speed at which the \ntire is rated at. A tire with an H-speed rating for example, has a speed rating \nof 130 mph. Performance tires typically have a rating of Z which designates a \nspeed rating of 149+ miles per hour.\nWheels Tires (6)-min\nWhat Style of Tire Do I Need?\nWhen deciding what kind of tire to purchase, tire manufacturers have made it \nrelatively easy by categorizing tires by their intended use. Once you know what \nsize tire you need for your application, the next step is to determine the style \nof tire you\u2019ll need for your intended application. Below is a list of the \ndifferent tire categories to help you understand the benefits of that each \noffers. \n", "All Season Tires: Intended for use year-round, all-season tire attempt to \nincorporate the benefits of summer tires with winter tires. The typically come \nwith S or T speed ratings and are good for all-weather grip. They are manufacture\nred to last a long time and are available for almost any mainstream car, truck or\nSUV. An all-season tire won\u2019t provide you high performance in winter or summer \napplications and is typically not recommended for the true automotive enthusiast. \n \nPerformance All-Season Tires: There is a relatively newer style of tire available\non the market that is available on newer sporty vehicles as an upgrade package. \nThese tires are similar to their regular all-season counterparts however, they \ncome with higher H and V speed ratings and tend to have improved cornering grip \nthat S and T speed rated tires. Performance all-season tires tend to wear faster \nthan their non-performance counterpart due to the softer compounds used for \nimproved performance.\nddbd1b_88859deb8cc54765aaa7b427b18b7de6_mv2\nUltra-High Performance All-Season and Summer Tires: Ultra-High performance tires \ntypically come with Z, W, and Y speed ratings and are intended for performance \nsedans and sports cars. Differentiating between a summer tire and an all-season \ntire can be challenging and may require researching more details about the tire \ndetails. Summer tires typically do not have mud and snow designations on the \nsidewall.\nAll-Terrain Truck Tires: All-Terrain tires typically are available in large sizes\nand are developed for towing and hauling duties. These tires are generally found \non light-duty pickups and SUVs and come with more aggress tread patterns for \noff-road traction. All-Terrain tires general have \u201cAll-Terrain\u201d or \u201cA/T\u201d stamped \non the sidewall.\nSnow & Winter Tires: Snow tires are manufactured to provide improved traction \nwhen encountering snowy and icy roads. Snow tires are identified by a snowflake \nand mountain symbol stamped on the sidewall of the tire. The tread is generally \nmore aggressive than all-season tires with lots of sipes or slits on the tires. \nAny time you are installing snow tires on your vehicle, you should always do so \nin a set of 4 to optimize your braking and handling.\nRequest Quote\ncontinental\nbridgestone\ndunlop\nWheel & Tire Q&A\nWheels Tires (9)-min\nWhen should I replace my tires?\nYou should replace your tires when the tread on your tires have become too worn. \nTreads allow your vehicle to stop safely, so it\u2019s important to replace your tires\nwhen the treads have become too low. Although many people will recommend that \ntires should be replaced when 2/32nds of an inch is left on the tread, there have\nbeen several studies that suggest that on a dry road surface, tires with 4/32nds \nof tread or less will take a longer distance to bring the vehicle to stop. In wet\nconditions, your tires have a higher chance of losing traction and an increased \nrisk of hydroplaning. Similarly, it\u2019s recommended that tires should be replaced \nat 6/32nds an inch of tread to avoid reduced traction.\nHowever, age should also be a consideration when replacing tires, as the \nmaterials used in production can break down over time. Tires should be regularly \n", "inspected for signs of aging. Although minimum industry guidelines recommend \ninspecting tires every six years and completely replacing them within a decade, \nmost drivers will wear out their tires before this.\nWheels Tires (1)-min\nDo I need to use spacers or adapters when installing aftermarket tires?\nUsing spacers or adapters can mean that the wheel you are trying to install does \nnot fit your vehicle. This can lead to a poor ride while wearing on suspension \nparts. Unless you get the advice of a professional, the use of spacers or \nadapters is often not recommended.\nddbd1b_d9afab0818354bcbaccefe89953d38a1_mv2\nWhat\u2019s the best way to clean my wheels?\nMild soap and water are sufficient for cleaning wheels, but you should avoid \nspraying cold water on hot tires. While it can be tempting to use stronger \ncleaners to get rid of grime, these often have harsh abrasives that can lead to \nsurface corrosion. After cleaning, you can apply a non-abrasive wax on \nchrome-plated wheels.\n6.5-tip1-TirePressure-140303-min-2\nWhat is the proper inflations for my tires?\nProper tire inflation can ensure that your tires allow for the best fuel economy.\nYou should frequently check cool tires with an accurate tire pressure gauge to \nensure optimum tire performance and maintain the tire pressure level recommended \nby your vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or in the Owner\u2019s Manual.\nWheels Tires (14)-min\nAfter buying new wheels, can I use my Original Equipment hardware?\nIf your new wheels were packaged with hardware, it is recommended that you only \nuse that hardware with your new vehicles. However, you should keep a set of your \noriginal lug nuts or bolts in your vehicle in case you ever need to mount your \nspare wheel and tire.\nWheels Tires (16)-min\nWhat Are the Benefits of Aftermarket Wheels?\nAftermarket wheels allow you to change the look of your vehicle for aesthetic \npurposes. While they allow for greater control of how a car looks, they can also \nenhance how you drive.\nCompared to the original wheels that come with your vehicle, aftermarket wheels \noften have a reduced weight, which can affect the overall gas mileage and allow \nyou to maintain better control of your car on imperfect roads. Aftermarket wheels\ncan allow for less vibration and a more stable ride.\nyokohama_advan_neova_ad08r-min\nWhat Are the Benefits of Performance Tires?\nPerformance tires can reduce the unsprung weight of your vehicle\u2014or the part of \nthe cabin that is not supported by the vehicle\u2019s suspension. Reducing the \n", "unsprung weight can affect steering input and improve the turning characteristics\nof the tire. Installing performance tires can also reduce the weight of the \nvehicle\u2019s rotational mass, which allows for improved acceleration and braking.\nWheels Tires (12)-min\nHow do I Choose the Best Tires for My Vehicle?\nChoosing the right tires for your needs and your vehicle can be a difficult \ndecision. There are several factors that should go into your tire choice, which \ninclude:\nWhat kind of tires does my vehicle require?\nEvery vehicle manufacturer will suggest minimum requirements for your model to \nensure safety. You should always install tires that meet the required load index.\nIt\u2019s also important to consider the speed rating of tires before installing them.\nWhat kind of tires are best for the type of driver I am?\nTires are designed for specific uses and changing the type of tire can influence \nthe way you handle your vehicle. When selecting a tire, it\u2019s important to take \ninto consideration how you drive, where you drive, and what terrain you are \ndriving on. A person that mainly drives with cruise control on the highway will \nwant a different tire than someone who drives on unpaved dirt roads every day.\nWhat weather conditions will I be driving in?\nDifferent climates can affect your tires in unique ways. It\u2019s important to \nconsider the weather conditions that you will be driving in. For some, all-season\ntires will allow you to drive in different weather conditions. For others, it\u2019s \nbeneficial to consider switching to winter tires for driving on icy roads or \npurchasing tires that will minimize the potential for losing control of the car \nwhen driving in the rain.\nWheels Tires (1)-min\nWhat Are the Different Styles of Wheels Available?\nOne Piece cast aluminum\nThis is the most commonly sold aftermarket wheel, as it allows for the most \nvariety in styling, sizes, and finishes. They can be painted, polished, machined,\nor chrome plated. While the backspace/offsets are fixed in the mold, 1 piece cast\naluminum wheels offer a reasonable weight savings over steel and steel/composite \nwheels.\nTwo Piece cast aluminum\nAlso referred to as Billet Wheels, these wheels are made of a rim and a center \nthat are welded together to allow for a variation in the backspace/offset. While \nfinishing is limited to painting, machining, or polishing, these wheels tend to \ntypically be stronger.\nThree Piece aluminum\n", "3 piece alumni wheels are also known as a Modular wheel. The wheel is made up of \na center that is sandwiched between front rim section and a rear section with \nbolts or rivets securing them together. While styling is limited, the finishing \nchoices are similar to the 1 piece cast aluminum.\nSteel Wheels\nSteel wheels have a steel outer/rim and a steel center. Chrome plating and \npainting are easier to apply on steel wheels.\nForged\nThese wheels consist of a steel rim and a cast aluminum center, cast with steel \ncleats or inserts on the outer edges. Steel/composite wheels are offered \nprimarily with a chrome plating and offer more possibilities of styling in the \ncenter.\nForged wheels have the lightest weight, but the styling options are limited.  \nForged wheels can be painted, machined, polished, or chrome plated. Because these\nwheels tend to have higher tooling and manufacturing costs, the sizes offered may\nbe limited.\nSteel/Composite\nThese wheels consist of a steel rim and a cast aluminum center, cast with steel \ncleats or inserts on the outer edges. Steel/composite wheels are offered \nprimarily with a chrome plating and offer more possibilities of styling in the \ncenter.\nForged\nForged wheels have the lightest weight, but the styling options are limited. \nForged wheels can be painted, machined, polished, or chrome plated. Because these\nwheels tend to have higher tooling and manufacturing costs, the sizes offered may\nbe limited.\nddbd1b_a0e2909d0c0b417b99676e10cc93ccb9_mv2\nWhat Type of Brake Fluid Should I Use?\nThere are three types of brake fluid available for use in your vehicle: DOT 3, \nDOT 3, and DOT 5. DOT 3 and DOT 4 are the preferred brake fluids for \nhigh-performance. In any high-performance application, like a race, your braking \nsystem will be put to the test by high temperatures from the constant braking. \nDOT 3 and 4 are available in a wide variety of formulations and performance \ncharacteristics. Typically, DOT 3 fluids are less expensive than DOT 4 and don\u2019t \nhave the same performance characteristics. DOT 5 brake fluids are silicon based \nand don\u2019t perform well in performance applications due to their expansion and \ncompressibility which will leave your brake pedal soft and spongy. DOT 5 is \nformulated to not be corrosive which makes it a good fluid for preserving class \ncars.\nWheels Tires (8)-min\nHow Much Better Will My Braking Be with A Performance Brake Package?\n", "The braking systems that are installed by the factory on most Cars, Trucks, and \nSUVs typically work well enough for average daily street driving and occasional \n60 to 0 stopping. However, if you do any racing events, you will most likely push\nthe stock braking system beyond its capabilities. If you are an aggressive \ndriver, or install any performance parts on your engine, you can also quickly \noverwhelm factory braking systems. Upgrading to a big brake kit will provide your\nbraking system more stopping power with its larger surface area as well as \nincreased heat capacity which will substantially reduce your braking system fade \nand caliper distortion. The result will be a firmer pedal through your race or \naggressive driving due to stiffer and stronger components as well as better \nmodulation characters.\nPRODUCTS WE TRUST\nAt Apex Customs Phoenix we offer a wide range of custom automotive services and \nproducts. We take pride in our work and only put our reputation behind products \nwe know from experience are going to provide our customers with the satisfaction \nthey expect from an aftermarket investment. Below is a list of manufacturers we \ntrust for our custom automotive services.\nCar Audio\nServices (1)-min\nOur Products (5)\nAlpine strives to answer the demands of consumers and automakers for \nhigh-quality, competitively priced products. The company utilizes leading edge, \ndigital technology in pursuit of excellence in sound reproduction. With the \nvision of combining music, visual images and information, Alpine's Mobile \nMultimedia systems exceed concept expectations for a new kind of driving \nexperience for the next century.\nServices (12)-min\nOur Products (6)\nJL Audio is an independent, privately-held U.S. company active in the Home, \nMobile, Powersports and Marine Audio markets. They focus on delivering unique \nengineering, superior quality and high-performance audio to our customers around \nthe world. Behind all of their efforts is a strong belief that great audio has \nreal value, and that their customers can \u2018tell the difference\u2019.\nServices (13)-min\nOur Products (10)\nJBL Car Audio offers a wide range of car audio and stereo solutions designed to \nfit your listening tastes and budget. Turn up the sound in your car or boat with \nspeakers, subwoofers, amplifiers, and digital processors for the latest car and \nmarine audio systems available on the market.\nServices (17)-min\nOur Products (1)\nPioneer was founded in 1938 in Tokyo, Japan by Nozomu Matsumoto - a man with a \npassion for music that he hoped to share with the world through high quality \naudio speakers. That passion began with a small operation to repair and \nmanufacture speakers in Matsumoto's garage. It has since grown to international \n", "stature as a manufacturer of audio and video products for use at home, in the car\nand in business environments.\nCold Air Intake\nServices (21)-min\nOur Products (8)\nK&N Engineering is the world's leading manufacturer of washable performance air \nfilters and air intake systems. K&N is a world class filtration company selling \nair filters, oil filters, and air intakes in over 30 countries. K&N sells over \n5,000 products designed for cars, trucks, motorcycles, engines, and industrial \napplications. From their Million Mile Warranty to their Consumer Protection \nPledge, K&N stands behind their products and their consumers 100%. The \ndistinctive K&N logo represents performance from one of the original performance \ncompanies.\nServices (1)-min\nOur Products (5)\nVolant was started with one simple desire; to build a better intake for \nperformance minded outdoor-centric and off-road enthusiasts. Under that \nprinciple, Volant Performance has continued to evolve since 1998. Volant is \ndriven to meet the unrelenting standards of the off-road and outdoor enthusiast \nmarketplace, designing products for those who use their vehicles to pursue their \npassions.\nServices (7)-min\nOur Products (7)\nFounded in 1997, AIRAID advanced the automotive aftermarket industry with the \nintroduction of its AIRAID Intakes brand of air intake systems. Initially \ndeveloped for light trucks and sport utility vehicles, the first AIRAID kits \ncombined an open-element cotton gauze filter with an intake tube to produce an \ninnovative, easy-to-install intake kit which dramatically increased air flow, \nhorsepower, and torque while improving overall engine performance.\nServices (6)-min\nOur Products (4)\nAdvanced FLOW engineering (aFe) is a manufacturer of automotive cold air intake \nsystems, performance air filters, fluid filters, intake manifolds turbochargers, \nprogrammers, throttle body spacers and exhaust systems. aFe was founded in 1999 \nand is headquartered in Corona, California, USA, in two facilities totaling \n160,000 sq ft (15,000 m2) including their 77,000 sq ft (7,200 m2) headquarters \nand manufacturing facilities. An 87,000 sq ft (8,100 m2) warehouse and R&D \nfacility was added in 2012.\nServices (20)-min\nOur Products (3)\nAMSOIL specializes in developing synthetic lubricants that offer innovative \nanswers to the greatest challenges vehicles and equipment present.AMSOIL now \noffers universal air induction filters (EaAU) designed to replace stock oil \nwetted gauze or foam conical filters that were supplied with custom induction \nsystems. AMSOIL Ea Air Induction Filters offer better efficiency, excellent \nairflow and are cleanable.\nExhaust\n", "Services (22)-min\nOur Products (9)\nMagnaflow's slogan is Quality, Power, and Sounds. As a market leader in \nperformance exhaust systems, they proudly manufacture all of their products in \nthe USA using premium components and the latest technology. Their products range \nfrom direct-fit converters and cat-back systems to universal mufflers and \nbuilder's kits for fabricating your own custom system.\nServices (3)-min\nOur Products (7)\nBORLA\u00ae PERFORMANCE INDUSTRIES is the pioneer and leader in the design and \nmanufacture of stainless steel performance exhaust. We began three decades ago as\na manufacturer of exhaust systems for such \"concours classics\" as Rolls-Royce and\nFerrari cars and have evolved into the premier manufacturer of today's \nperformance vehicles for the street, off-road, and racing.\nServices (9)-min\nOur Products (2)\nDriven with a relentless passion to deliver the ultimate automotive driving \nexperience, CORSA Performance uses advanced engineering technologies to create \nmarket leading & cutting-edge products for the automotive enthusiast. By \nmanipulating airflow and employing unique acoustic technologies; CORSA \nPerformance manufactures air intakes and exhaust systems that deliver additional \npower and unmistakable exhaust notes that are customized to the exacting demands \nof the consumer and their vehicle.\nServices (23)-min\nOur Products (1)\nFlowmaster, Inc. is a specialty performance aftermarket exhaust manufacturer. The\ncompany has two locations totaling over 400,000 square feet in California. \nOriginally created to minimize California Sprint Car engine noise without \nsacrificing performance from excessive back pressure caused by traditional \nexhaust systems, Flowmaster has grown to be a manufacturer of performance exhaust\nsystems, mufflers, exhaust kits, racing mufflers, stainless steel mufflers, and \nexhaust accessories for cars, muscle cars, trucks, diesel trucks, SUVs, \nmotorhomes, ATVs and most vehicles.\nLighting\nAxium\nAXIUM LIGHTING\nLED's have revolutionized the custom automotive market landscape for the better \nby offering cost-effective, low power, diverse, unique lighting options to make \nyour ride stand out from the crowd. At Apex, we've been working with a wide range\nof automotive lighting products from just about every aftermarket supplier on the\nmarket for several years. One of the gaps we identified in the market while \nsearching for the best products for our customers, is affordable LED lighting you\ncan trust. There is no shortage of LED interior and exterior bulbs available on \nreseller and auction sites like Amazon and Ebay however, it can be a challenging \ntask to identify which brands and models offer reliable performance and \nconsistent staying power.\n", "Services (2)-min\nOur Products (9)\nORACLE Lighting Technologies offer quality products, backed by a strong warranty \nprogram. Their name has become the standard in solid-state automotive LED \ntechnology, and they continue to push the envelope even further by evolving their\nline into the home and industrial lighting markets. Technology is always evolving\nand they evolve with it to offer the best automotive lighting products in the \nindustry.\nAutomotive Lighting (41)-min (1)\nOur Products (6)\nDiode Dynamics is a manufacturer of LED lighting products for the automotive \nindustry. Founded in 2006, the company's focus on developing innovative products,\nwith superior quality and excellent service, has allowed for continued growth \nover the past ten years. By directly manufacturing many of its products in St. \nLouis, Missouri, Diode Dynamics is able to carefully control quality, while \nbringing unique products to market faster than the competition. These products \nare backed by an industry-leading no-hassle warranty, and the best service and \nsupport experience possible.\nServices (25)-min\nOur Products (11)\nThanks to its unparalleled patented Hybrid, Specter & new Hyperspot optics and \nits torture-tested housings, Rigid Industries LED Lighting is a world leader in \nthe forward projecting LED lighting industry. Rigid is committed to providing \ninnovative technologies & always guarantees a quality product. It is Rigid \nIndustries primary goal is to design and manufacture the best forward projecting \nand auxiliary LED lighting products in the world.\nPaint Protection\nDSC04725-1920w copy\nSTEK is revolutionizing the Paint Protection Film industry by producing highly \nadvanced film technologies designed to protect the most advanced vehicles. With \nour leading Hydrophobic and Self Healing top-coat technology and extreme gloss \nfactor, STEK offers a film for each driver's style to keep your vehicle a \nbeautifully protected staple of your personality.\nSuspension\nSuspension Products (10)-min\nSuspension Logos (1)\nEibach products are created to meet the extreme requirements of racing, from the \n245-mph Mulsanne straight of Le Mans to the fender-to-fender combat of the \nDaytona Motor Speedway. The special skills of Eibach engineers are in the tuning \nof the individual components (springs, dampers and stabilizers) to achieve the \nbest possible harmony between the driver, the automobile and the road.\nSuspension Products (5)-min\nSuspension Logos (4)\nKW automotive GmbH is the epitome of premium products in car tuning and \nautomobile refinement. KW offers its customers the largest suspension program \nworldwide. The entire assortment \u2013 from springs over sports suspensions to \n", "coilover suspensions \u201cinox line\u201d in three damping versions \u2013 such a variety of \nproducts is unsurpassed on the market.\nSuspension Products (3)-min\nSuspension Logos (8)\nHotchkis Sport Suspension draws upon over 30 years of racing experience to \ndevelop the most effective bolt-on suspension systems available. Their suspension\npackages have been engineered to deliver the race-winning performance you demand \nwhile remaining comfortable enough for use on the street.The experience of John \nHotchkis and the entire Hotchkis Sport Suspension team ensures that you receive \nhigh quality products, engineered to perform and designed to be strong.\nSuspension Products (11)-min\nSuspension Logos (2)\nRancho\u00ae \u2013 a popular brand of suspension, shocks and more worldwide \u2013 was born in \nthe 1950s in Long Beach, Calif., as Rancho Jeep Supply, and quickly grew into a \nthriving off-road and performance suspension components manufacturer. In 1985, \nRancho launched what would later become its best-selling shock absorber: the \nRS5000\u2122.\nSuspension Products (8)-min\nSuspension Logos (5)\nSkyjacker\u00ae Suspensions is bigger and better than ever offering Leveling kits, \nSport lifts and Suspensions kits. For over 40 years Skyjacker\u00ae has proven to be \nan innovator in the suspension market. This commitment to cutting-edge technology\nhas enabled Skyjacker\u00ae to deliver a huge selection of products to you, their \ncustomers.\nSuspension Products (9)-min\nSuspension Logos (4)\nThe H&R philosophy is simple and effective: To manufacture the best suspension \nproducts, using only the highest grade materials, and then back all of our \nproducts with unparalleled customer service. This philosophy has made H&R what it\nis today - the industry leader in high performance, quality suspension \ncomponents. Be it on the street or on the track, H&R has become synonymous with \nconsistent, proven suspension performance and quality.\nSuspension Products (1)-min\nSuspension Logos (2)\nEnergy Suspension's decision over 30 years ago to specialize in polyurethane and \nonly polyurethane, has established Energy Suspension as the most asked-for name \nin performance polyurethane components today.This devotion has produced the \nquality components that our customers continue to demand. With applications to \nfit most popular vehicles as well as a superb customer support network, ENERGY \nSUSPENSION is your first quality choice in performance polyurethane suspension \ncomponents.\nSuspension Products (6)-min\nSuspension Logos (6)\nSince 1992, Pro Comp USA has been manufacturing high-quality, durable products \nfor On- and off-road enthusiasts including tires, wheels, suspensions, shocks and\nmore. Suspension systems were their original foundation and they continue to be \none of their strongest departments as they develop innovative new suspensions to \nthis day.\n", "Suspension Products (2)-min\ndslogo\nDaystar\u2122 has been Designing and Producing Precision Suspension Components for \nFour Wheel Drive Trucks, Motocross Bikes, Passenger Cars, and Mountain Bikes \nsince 1977. Daystar\u2122 has always met their customers' needs by designing and \nproducing the highest possible quality parts. Since 2000, Daystar has been \ncertified ISO 9001, and we currently hold ISO9001:2008 certification.\nSuspension Products (1)-min\nSuspension Logos (3)\nRevshift is a small company located in Warren, MI. Their parts are designed and \nmanufactured all under one roof. They do the CAD work, weld the hardware, machine\nthe metal pieces, and process/mold the polyurethane themselves. Nothing is \noutsourced and nothing is overlooked. They are committed to producing the highest\nquality performance products available\nSuper Chargers\nSuperchargers (1)-min\nddbd1b_3d11e01a58ed4aa0ae5c2ea4f5dd248d_mv2\nMagnuson believes you should be able to have big horsepower, drivability, and a \nlong-lasting, reliable product. In fact they've been making power you can live \nwith for more than thirty years. They use what they learn to develop Magnuson \nSupercharger Kits - the best-selling, most complete line of bolt on superchargers\nanywhere. They test each Magnuson Supercharger before it leaves the factory, and \nthey stand behind their product with a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty.\nSuperchargers (1)-min\nddbd1b_ba591075337446cdac020b657d73e22a_mv2\nEdelbrock E-Force Supercharger systems deliver excellent horsepower and torque in\na complete kit. Featuring a unique design with minimal components. It makes it \npossible to fit an E-Force Supercharger under the stock hood. The core of each \nsystem is the Eaton Gen VI 2300 or 1320 TVS\u00ae Supercharger rotating assembly with \na four lobe design with 160\u00b0 of twist for maximum flow, minimum temperature rise \nand quiet operation for excellent drivability.\nSuperchargers (1)-min\nddbd1b_69910819b5424e668ae9606fcc9c8bb4_mv2\nPut simply, ROUSH Performance produces the most advanced Mustang Superchargers in\nthe industry. Many of these systems come with our industry-leading 3 year/36,000 \nmile warranty, and many are the same systems that we install on our assembly line\nfor pre-titled \"ROUSH\" vehicles. Hundreds of hours of research and testing go \ninto the development of the ROUSH superchargers.\nSuperchargers (4)-min\nddbd1b_c15d3dd45d444dcbb33d7cd784846232_mv2\nVortech remains at the forefront of centrifugal compressor design and automotive \naccessory technology, with wide range of supercharging systems for all manner of \ncars and trucks, as well as fuel system components, air bypass components, and a \npopular line of charge cooler upgrades for the Ford Ecoboost line of cars and \ntrucks. From daily driven street cars to 3,000 horsepower drag racers; Industrial\nairplane wing de-icers to nearly 8,000 horsepower quad-engined top speed boats, \nVortech has the compressors available to get the job done, with efficiency and \n", "reliability that is unmatched throughout the industry.\nSuperchargers (3)-min\nddbd1b_61baef2fab544e74bf1557e43a23f4ee_mv2\nWhen you are looking for the ultimate in high performance and reliability from a \ncentrifugal supercharger, look no further than Paxton Automotive\u2019s NOVI line. \nNOVI superchargers are based on Paxton Automotive\u2019s race-proven gear case, which \nfeatures billet steel, helical-cut gears*, and aerospace-quality high-speed \nbearings. A direct-to-gear, constant circulation, oiling system provides optimum \nlubrication and cooling, even under sustained boost conditions. Some of the \nfastest race cars in the world use Paxton Automotive NOVI superchargers\u2013a \ntestament to the NOVI\u2019s unsurpassed performance in the most demanding situations.\nSuperchargers (6)-min\nddbd1b_086186d5322140349a8266fe7332e6e9_mv2\nWith Whipple Superchargers extensive knowledge, technology and years of \nexperience, Whipple developed an entirely new supercharger lineup that featured \nall of the latest technology in rotor profile, housing, rotor coating and bearing\ndesign to once again, revolutionize the twin-screw supercharger market. As the \npioneer of the screw compressor market, Whipple\u2019s dedication to innovative \nthinking, hard work, attention to detail and outstanding product performance has \nled to a better, American made product for the performance industry.\nSuperchargers (7)-min\nddbd1b_4fdac9bd488f48b2834f78c0493ddf57_mv2\nATI\u2019s self-contained (SC) ProCharger models are the first and only gear-driven \ncentrifugal superchargers to feature self-lubrication, and contain the industry\u2019s\nmost advanced technology. In addition to the patented self-contained oiling \ndesign, SC ProChargers also feature the highest step-up ratio, exclusive billet \nimpellers, and the industry's only billet gearcases for superior rigidity, \nsealing and appearance. These proven self-contained ProChargers were designed \nspecifically for internal lubrication and have become the industry standard.\nVinyl Wrap\nApex Products (4)\nddbd1b_93b97b9b173c4850a45117c9746b091e_mv2\n3M Scotchprint 1080 Series Vinyl Wrap offers a truly distinctive appearance \noffered in a variety of finishes, textures, and colors is anything but ordinary. \nEach style will provide your car, truck, motorcycle, or boat a unique, \nhead-turning look while providing industry leading protection to your factory \npaint. Their cast wrap films come in high gloss colors, matte colors, brushed \nmetal and carbon fiber looks. True textured films that you can use right out of \nthe box, no overlaminate is needed.\nApex Avery-min\nApex Products (2)\nAvery Dennison SW900 Supreme Ultimate Vinyl Wrap combines versatility, \ndurability, and performance to create a reliable and affordable solution to your \nvinyl wrap needs. Avery Conform Chrome Vinyl Wrap offers a mirror-like finish to \ncreate the genuine chrome look that is traditionally difficult and expensive to \napply. The films low initial tack technology allows the vinyl's adhesive to be \nforgiving and re-positionable.\n", "Wheels\nApex Products (2)\nApex Wheels-min\nWheel Specialists, Inc. is the industry leader in custom-tailored wheel and tire \npackages. They have proudly served the finest independent tire dealers, auto \ndealerships, and aftermarket specialty shops for over 25 years. WSI specializes \nin everything from proper standard fitments to extreme applications. Their \nexperience, knowledge, and product selection are second to none!\nApex Products (5)\nApex Products (7)\nMHT employs an industry leading team of engineers, programmers, and machinists \nwho stop at nothing to guarantee 360\u00ba of perfection. They offer a wide range of \nautomotive wheel options in a variety of sizes, patterns, and colors.\nApex Products (6)\nApex Products (1)\nEstablished in 1969, The Wheel Group (TWG) is a manufacturer and distributor with\nover 45 years of experience specializing in aftermarket automotive wheels and \naccessories. Their R&D team aims to create the latest, most innovative, and \nexciting designs, TWG proudly introduces its worldwide known privately designed \nwheel lines, as well as our complete line of wheel accessories under Mr. Lugnut, \nand AMP mud terrain tires\nWindow Tint\nApex Products (1)\nddbd1b_93b97b9b173c4850a45117c9746b091e_mv2\n3M\u2122 Automotive Window Film Crystalline Series rejects more heat than many darker \nfilms without changing the appearance of your vehicle. Whether you're concerned \nabout excessive heat, increased privacy, UV protection, a faded interior, glare \nor security, 3M has a window film to enhance the comfort and appearance of your \nvehicle. The Crystalline Series features a proprietary, multilayer optical film \nthat combines over 200 layers of nano-technology in a film that is thinner than a\nPost-it\u00ae Note. This unique technology is the reason a clear film can reject more \nheat than many darker films.\nApex Products (3)\nOur Products (2)\nSunTek Automotive Window Films drive performance and profits by providing dealers\nwith the unique opportunity to offer their customers a superior product at a \ncompetitive price.\n \nSunTek Automotive Window Films also offer: \nHigh impact marketing materials and programs\nA complete product line, available in several colors and shades,\nthat matches factory tint and enhances the look of any vehicle\nEasy installation, including heat shrinkability, adhesion, and dry time\nSuperior solar performance including heat and UV rejection, as\nwell as glare reduction\nExceptional optical clarity\n", "Increased safety and protection\nA competitive Manufacturer\u2019s Warranty\nMore\nddbd1b_ec8d9227c8f44941819de4c737d91145_mv2\nCHEMICAL GUYS\nChemical Guys car care products are the hottest professional grade cleaning, \ndetailing, and waxing products available on the market today. Offering a wide \nrange of products designed to keep your prized ride in peak condition, Chemical \nGuys is the top-selling car care brand on Amazon with over 90% positive reviews \nfrom verified customers with #1 best sellers in exterior care, exterior cleaners,\nsealants, tire care, waterless wash, and car wash equipment.\nxsb\nddbd1b_a72f1c529a5748d3866b0b8c22063fa0_mv2\nXS Batteries are one of the most respected aftermarket performance automotive \nbattery brands on the market. Their professional line of Absorbent Glass Matt \n(AGM) batteries delivers unparalleled performance in the most demanding \napplications from race cars to competition car audio. They offer a wide variety \nof batteries, premium grade cabling, battery chargers, power capacitors, hold \ndowns, and protective cases. XS is the preferred brand throughout the competition\ncar audio industry as well as many race teams.\nTESLA CUSTOMIZATION\nTEMPE, AZ | PHOENIX, AZ\ntesla_logo_PNG16\nTesla Customization\nSet Your Tesla Apart from the Crowd\nTesla's are a sleek, modern, and sophisticated car packed with features and \nmodern amenities that any car enthusiasts would love to get their hands on. From \ntheir sporty styling to their jaw-dropping 0-60 times, a Tesla is a one of a kind\nride that garners attention and admiration. As the car grows in popularity, \nhowever, it can be challenging to set your Model S, X or 3 apart from the crowd. \nLike many cars on the road today, Tesla's have a bit of a generic-look to them. \nBecause aerodynamics dictate a good portion of the shape of body panels and all \ncars (design, features, standards) are built to a certain percentile so that they\nappeal to the largest number of people. For many, that standard combination is \ngood enough. But for a significant number of vehicle owners, customizing a car is\na rite of passage for each and every car they own.\nAt Apex Customs, we've worked on more than our share of Teslas. Our technicians \nhave the experience and expertise to take your Model S, Model 3, or Model X to a \nwhole new level of sophistication and class. We offer a complete line of \npersonalization and customization options to make your car distinctive, yet \nreflective of your personality. Apart from our passion for all things with \nwheels, our collective experience as a team understands the unique needs of every\nowner and vehicle. Every job is performed with an attitude for excellence and \nattention to detail, keeping in mind the owner\u2019s vision for his/her car, truck, \n", "or SUV.\nApex Tesla (1)-min\nTesla Services\nVinyl Wrap\nWindow Tint\nDe-Chrome\nEmblem Customization\nPaint Protection\nWheels & Tires\nUpholstery\nOur most popular Tesla customization offerings include vinyl wraps, smoked tail \nlights, clear bra paint protection, wheel upgrades, interior and upholstery \nupgrades, window tinting, and vinyl graphics. Your Tesla is a candidate for any \nof those customizations. While Apex Customs does engine and suspension upgrade \nwork, the upgrade trend, especially for Generation Y, seems to be more toward \npersonalization and customization, rather than performance upgrades.\nA study by Chrysler showed that up to 49% of new car buyers are keen to \npersonalize their vehicles. Unlike our competitors, Apex Customs specializes in \ncustom work and high end builds. We are not an auto paint shop that pumps \nlow-quality paint jobs out for insurance work. We work on the best, the classics,\nexotics, street rods, show cars, and race cars. We are a one-stop automotive \ncustomization shop that does everything you need to build or restore the ride of \nyour dreams under one roof.\nIf you're looking to take your Tesla to a whole new level of cool, restore your \nride to its former glory, or just add some custom flare, we've got you covered. \nWe can source even the hardest parts you need, rebuild, protect and customize \nyour Tesla to your specifications and desires. We offer Tesla customization, \nrepair, and modification services to Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, Mesa, Glendale, \nGilbert, Chandler and surrounding areas in Arizona. Contact us now for a custom \nquote!\n \nRequest Quote\n#teslaphoenix\nTesla Modification Services\nApex Customs Tesla Services (1)\nTesla Vinyl Wrap\nVinyl Wrap is one of the most requested modifications we get for Teslas. Wrapping\nyour Model S, X, or 3 not only allows you to change the color of your vehicle \nwhile protecting the paint underneath, it is also affordable and does not run any\nrisk of voiding your Tesla warranty. Vinyl Wrap provides a wealth of color \noptions, colors, patterns, and finishes. You can choose to wrap the entire car, \ndo a partial wrap of just the hood or roof, add racing stripes, or even just wrap\na few individual parts. Car wraps provide excellent protection against the \nArizona sun and are removable if you decide to change colors down the road.\n", "To learn more about vinyl wrap, visit our vinyl wrap page by clicking here\nApex Customs Tesla Services (7)\nTesla Window Tinting\nTinting your car windows has long been a first step towards customizing your \nTesla. It shades you from the heat, aids the car\u2019s air conditioning efficiency, \nand provides privacy. You can choose from a variety of shades and darknesses as \nwell as film quality. The more expensive films are more effective at blocking \nheat and interior damaging UV rays, as well as carry a longer manufacturer \nwarranty. All tints look good when new, but continuous exposure to heat and sun \nwill have your windows becoming hazy in a year or two when an inferior film is \nused. Window tint film can be applied to as many windows as you would like. The \nmore coverage you have, the better the protection from the sun you will enjoy.\nTo learn more about window tint, visit our window tinting page by clicking here\nApex Customs Tesla Services (11)\nTesla De-Chrome - Chrome Delete\nThe chrome delete package is the most popular customization we offer for Teslas. \nWhile some Tesla owners prefer the chrome styling, there are just as many who \nprefer to cover it up. A De-Chrome can be accomplished a few ways. The most \nexpensive chrome delete package entails our technicians removing all of the \nchrome pieces and having them professionally sanded and painted. While this \nmethod is the most durable, most Tesla customers choose to have their vehicle's \nchrome wrapped in gloss or matte vinyl wrap. Vinyl wrap is most cost-effective \nand allows you the option to remove it down the line if you choose to sell the \nvehicle or have a lease return.\nApex Customs Tesla Services (6)\nTesla Clear Bra\nLet's face it, Tesla's are expensive. When you make such a large investment in \nyour vehicle, protecting it from bugs, road spray, scratches and debris that can \nmar your finish should be at the top of your list! Paint Protection Film, or \nClear Bra, is an effective solution for keeping your Tesla's expensive paint job \nsafe from the elements. There are a variety of Paint Protection Film options you \ncan choose from depending on your budget and how much of the vehicle you want to \nprotect. The film is extremely durable but also very challenging to install \nproperly so let the experts at Apex Customs take care of your vehicle's paint.\nTo learn more about paint protection film, check out our clear bra page by \nclicking here\nApex Customs Tesla Services (3)\nTesla Ceramic Pro\nCeramic Pro is the ultimate treatment for your vehicle\u2019s finish. While Paint \nProtection Film is excellent at protecting your Tesla from small rocks and road \ndebris, Ceramic Pro will add a layer of protection that no other product can \nmatch! A Ceramic Pro coating on your Tesla will act as an additional clear coat \nwith three times the protective properties of the OEM clear coat finish. Ceramic \nPro is a nano-ceramic coating technology which forms a permanent bond with the \n", "surface that will not wash off or break down. Ceramic Pro's 9H can only be \nremoved by abrasion, it is a highly durable protective coating that will protect \nyour paintwork from damaging contaminants for many years. Ceramic Pro can be \napplied in multiple layers which means the thickness of the coating can be \nincreased with additional layers allowing a thicker/harder coating with improved \nscratch resistance.\nApex Customs Tesla Services (12)\nTesla Body Kits and Spoilers\nMake your Tesla unique by adding a full body kit, or a selective combination that\nsuits your taste and budget. Tesla body kit upgrades can include spoilers, \nfascia's, bumpers, bumper inserts, diffusers, side sills and skirts, light \nframes, custom door handles, and wing and trunk lid pads. At Apex Customs, our \nexpert technicians can install any aftermarket body part or kit you have your eye\non. If you're not sure what to choose, give our sales team a call and they can \nwalk you through all of your options.\nTo learn more about body kits and aftermarket parts installation, visit our body \nkit page by clicking here\nApex Customs Tesla Services (10)\nTesla Aftermarket Wheels & Tires\nAftermarket wheels and/or tires will have one of the greatest impacts on the \naesthetics of your Tesla. Bigger wheels are distinctive, and the designs \navailable can make you dizzy with the endless array of choices. At Apex Customs \nwe can source wheels from any supplier or manufacturer you have your eye on. If \nyou're not sure where to start, our sales team can walk you through your options.\nIf you're looking for a performance improvement for your Tesla, performance tires\nshould be your first investment. With higher performance tires, you will enjoy \nsuperior braking and handling. Whether you want to keep your stock wheels or \nupgrade to an aftermarket set, we can pair performance tires with any setup you \ndesire.\nTo learn more about aftermarket wheels and performance tires, visit our wheel and\ntire page by clicking here\nApex Customs Tesla Services (13)\nTesla Emblem Customization\nEmblem customization is another popular customization request we get from Tesla \nowners. Adding a subtle custom flare to your emblems is a great way to make your \nmodel S, X or 3 unique without breaking the bank. At Apex Customs we offer a wide\nvariety of options for customizing your emblems. We can swap your emblems for a \ncustom aftermarket set, wrap your OEM emblems in any color or style of vinyl wrap\nyou choose, spray your emblems in a custom liquid vinyl color, or even \nprofessionally paint them to match your Tesla's OEM color. clicking here\nApex Customs Tesla Services (15)\nTesla Smoked Taillights\nAnother simple way to personalize your Tesla would be to spring for smoked \n", "taillights. Overly vivid taillights can be an eyesore if you\u2019re looking for a \nstealth effect for your ride. Smoked taillights are easily replaceable, so you \ncan preserve your OEM units for when you sell the vehicle, or simply want to go \nback to your original lights. At Apex Customs we offer a variety of options for \nsmoking your tail lights. The most durable option is to have your taillights \nprofessionally painted by our paint and body experts. If you're looking for a \nnon-permanent option, we offer a custom tint overlay product which is installed \nsimilarly to vinyl wrap and standard window tint. While this option is not as \ndurable as a professional paint application, the film used to smoke your \ntaillights can easily be removed.\nApex Customs Tesla Services (16)\nTesla Suspension Upgrades\nIf you're looking to improve the performance, handling, and style to your Tesla \nwe have your covered. A suspension upgrade offers a number of benefits and is an \nexcellent way to stand out in the Tesla crowd. The most popular Tesla suspension \nupgrade is a lowering kit. Lowering kits will give your Tesla a killer stance and\nlook that will instantly grab attention. Additionally, by lowering your car's \ncenter of gravity, your Tesla will have enhanced cornering capabilities so you \ncan hit those streets with confidence. If you want the ability to change the ride\nheight and tune the suspension of your Tesla, Apex Customs also offers full \nCoilover and airbag kits.\nIn addition to lowering, we also offer lift kits. If you're Model X needs a \nlittle more clearance, Apex has you covered. Our team of technicians can install \nthese upgrades, tune them, and hand off your ride to you with a new look and \nfeel. If you\u2019d rather upgrade incrementally, then bushings, sway bars, springs, \nand shock are a viable option.\nTo learn more about our suspension offerings, visit our suspension page by \nclicking here\nApex Customs Tesla Services (5)\nTesla Carbon Fiber\nCarbon fiber customization can range from simple parts like interior trim or \nexternal body add-ons like spoilers and hoods. While Tesla's feature aluminum \nbody panels which are carbon fiber fenders, and hoods will still result in weight\nsavings and performance improvements. Carbon fiber not only offers stiffness and \nstrength at a lower and lighter density than aluminum and steel, but it also \nlooks fantastic. Carbon fiber offers a sporty, high-end look that no other \nproduct can match.\nTo learn more about our carbon fiber offering, visit our carbon fiber page by \nclicking here\nApex Customs Tesla Services (2)\nTesla Brake Upgrades\nTesla's offer some serious performance and 0-60 times straight from the dealer. \nThat performance can get you into trouble if you don't have some serious braking \npower. A brake upgrade is an excellent way to improve the safety and performance \nof your Tesla. Brake upgrades can be anything from stainless steel braided lines \n", "to a wholesale replacement of performance calipers, rotors, and pads. The \nultimate setup would be a carbon rotor with carbon pads and six-pot calipers. But\nyou have to evaluate your need for such a setup.\nCarbon rotors with their attendant hardware are for racing applications and cost \na pretty penny. If you think your Tesla needs a little more stopping power, start\nwith performance brake pads and stainless steel braided lines. Together with a \nhigh-performance brake fluid, these cheap brake upgrades will produce a \nnoticeably significant improvement.\nTo learn more about our performance offerings, visit our performance page by \nclicking here\nApex Customs Tesla Services (1)\nTesla Upholstery\nWhile Tesla does a decent job with their upholstery options, there is always room\nfor improvement. Whether your tired upholstery needs a refresh, your seat needs a\nrepair, or you're looking for a true custom look, our upholstery experts at Apex \nCustoms have you covered!\nOur upholstery team can build and install and upholstery project you bring us. We\ncan swap seat covers with some pre-fabricated custom covers from suppliers like \nAlea Leather , Katzskin, or Roadwire . We can wrap door panels, dashboards, wrap \nsteering wheels, replace carpets and seats, or even fabricate and install custom \nseats covers and panels. We can also add custom stitching, custom seat patterns, \nwrap your headliner in Suede, and even install seat warmers and coolers!\nApex Customs has your Tesla upholstery project covered from A to Z. To learn more\nabout our upholstery offerings, visit our upholstery page by clicking here\nddbd1b_1fc43a0b1aa548c298ffc48bb44d51a1_mv2\nTesla Interior Upgrades\nThe interior is where you spend the majority of your time in your Tesla, so it's \none of the best places you can invest in some custom upgrades. From gearshift \nknob replacements, vinyl wrapped trim, and carbon fiber accents, the expert \ntechnicians at Apex Customs have you covered. If you're looking for some interior\nupgrade ideas for your Tesla, give our sales team and call and they will walk you\nthrough a plethora of options to choose from.\nRequest Quote\n#teslatempe\nTesla Models\nApex Tesla (2)-min\nThe current Tesla lineup consists of the Model S, the Model X, and most recently \nlaunched the Model 3. With these three models, Tesla has entered the popular and \nmore competitive segments of the automotive market. The Tesla Roadster, which \nlaunched Tesla as a serious contender in the automotive market, is currently not \navailable, but set to return for the model year 2020. All Tesla vehicles are \nelectric, driven by motors attached to single-speed transmissions. A high \ncapacity rechargeable battery pack provides the power to drive the motor.\n", "Apex Customs Models (2)\nTesla Model S\nThe Tesla Model S is a 4-door saloon available in 2WD or AWD configuration. The \ntop of the line Model S, the P90D, can go almost 300 miles on a full charge, yet \nis capable of blasting other cars at the stoplight with a 2.8-second 0-60 mph \nacceleration time. Ludicrous indeed.\nThe Model S is in the price range of a Mercedes CLS, BMW 6 series, Audi A7, or an\nInfiniti Q70. As such, it has the features one would expect in that class of \nluxury car. Tesla has equipped the 2018 Model S with optional AWD (all-wheel \ndrive), stability and traction control, ABS, regenerative braking, a full \ncomplement of airbags, proximity key, collision and lane departure systems, a \nrestricted driving mode, perimeter alarm, and side impact beams, to name but a \nfew features.\nThe interior features wood trim, dual zone air conditioning, heated seats, valet \nfunction, speed sensitive wipers, device integration, a multi-channel \nvoice-activated entertainment system, and a large multifunction display on the \ncentral console. There\u2019s also the air filtration system that is rated for \nbioweapons. Just in case an apocalyptic event occurs and you happen to be in your\nTesla driving in autopilot mode.\nThe electrical system and drivetrain are warranted for 8 years, with no mileage \nlimits. Despite the steep price of entry, the Tesla Model S is value for money.\nApex Customs Models (1)\nTesla Model X\nThe Tesla Model X is the company\u2019s contender in the lucrative SUV market, able to\ntransport up to 7 people over varied terrain. The Model X is equipped with AWD, \nand its acceleration times from 0-60 mph (at 3.3 seconds) is something no SUV \nshould be capable of.\nThe most striking feature of the Model X is its gullwing doors, but acceptance \nhas been mixed. Though mixing it with summon mode and opening the doors is a \nsurefire way to invoke some awe and envy. Aside from the doors, one of the \noften-mentioned features of the Tesla Model X is its expansive windshield which \nextends up to the front seat headrests. Talk about a panoramic view.\nThe Model X has practically the same feature list as the Model S and cost of \nentry for the cheapest variant will set you back 80,000 dollars. As a practical \nSUV, its cargo capacity has been rated as very good, though the non-folding 2nd \nrow seats have been criticized. For someone seeking an SUV for use in the urban \njungle, the Model X is a great choice. Just don\u2019t expect it to handle as well \noffroad vehicles when the road turns rocky. The Tesla Model X has practically the\nsame drivetrain and platform as the Model S.\nApex Customs Models (3)\nTesla Model 3\nTesla\u2019s newest entry into the electric vehicle market is the Model 3. The Tesla \nModel 3 is the company\u2019s attempt to penetrate the sports sedan market. Tens of \n", "thousands more affordable than it siblings, the Model 3 drives and feels like a \nracy European sedan. Not well known is the fact that Tesla has used a new \nelectric motor design, which is smaller yet able to give the power of the motors \nused in the S and X models. It also has a glass roof like the Model X, which \nsurprisingly reflects enough heat to not bake the occupants on a sunny day.\nOne complaint is that it feels deceptively small, so new owners are more often \nthan not likely to get curb rash on their wheels. The Model 3 has most of the \nfeatures of its siblings in the lineup, although Enhanced Autopilot is a 6,000 \ndollar option as of this writing. But, it has haptic feedback when you change \nlanes, has a brake hold system, and a forward collision warning and avoidance \nsystem. As a sporty and compact alternative in a contested market, the Tesla \nModel 3 is a serious contender.\nAs you probably know Tesla\u2019s supercharger stations are now widely spread, and can\ncharge your Tesla vehicle in the time it takes to take a snack. So, concerns \nabout range and running out of juice are largely a thing of the past. Take that \nroad trip you\u2019ve been wanting to do in a Tesla.\nRequest Quote\n#teslawindowtint\nCommon Tesla Customizations\nCustomization and Personalization\nThere are now enough Tesla vehicles on the road to warrant extensive aftermarket \nsupport. Not all customization options for a Tesla need a clean sheet to be \nproduced. For example, tire sizes for the standard wheels are commonly produced, \nand one can choose a tire more suited to the season or environment. With Tesla \nowners, the more common upgrades seem to be dashcam installations, vinyl wrapping\nchrome trim (de-chrome or chrome delete), matte vinyl body wraps, speaker and \nsubwoofer upgrades, charge port modifications, carbon fiber trim packages, and \ncenter console modifications. Wireless charging is also popular, as a lot of \nowners have multiple electronic devices on their person.\nWheel and tire upgrades are always popular. Dustless brake pads have also caught \non, as there\u2019s nothing more disconcerting than having a nice set of wheels \ncovered in brake dust.\nThere are also owners who have bulletproofed their car, and owners who have \nupgraded their batteries to extend range and/or performance. Retrofitting updates\nfrom new models to old seems to be a thing with early generation owners.\nW1dz9syVt5L-min\nThese include battery upgrades, newer generation software updates, sensor \nretrofits, and charger upgrades. As Tesla owners and the general public get to \nknow the technology that is in Tesla vehicles, more customizations for these \ntechnologically innovative vehicles will be brought to light.\nThings to Consider When Customizing a Tesla\nTesla vehicles have been designed and developed by designers and engineers who \nhave committed themselves to electric vehicles, and who have thought out of the \n", "proverbial box. For this reason, not all traditional upgrades are warranted nor \ndesirable when customizing a Tesla.\nConsider too that Teslas, while capable of beating Hellcats and Ferraris at the \ndrag strip, are not sports cars in the traditional sense of the word. So when \ncustomizing a Tesla, aesthetic and functional improvements are the better way to \ngo. Where air dams, wings, and spoilers do make a car distinctive and racy, \nconsider that Teslas have very low coefficients of drag, and adding these \nappendages may actually make your car less efficient. \n \nRequest Quote\n#teslavinylwrap\nTesla Q&A\nddbd1b_85a8988e0fab44c6811922693007ce10_mv2\nWill Modifying My Tesla Void My Warranty?\nThe Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act implemented by the Federal Trade Commission \nexpressly prohibits vehicle manufacturers and dealers from voiding your vehicle's\nwarranty or denying coverage under warranty simply because you used an \naftermarket part. While manufacturers and dealers are known to deny claims first \nand ask questions later, it's illegal for them to void your warranty simply for \nmodifying your vehicle. In most cases, reminding dealers and manufacturers of \nthis law will resolve disputes. However, at times we've seen legal representation\nis required to get them to comply.\nApex Customs makes no warranty or promises express or implied that your \ncustomization will not void warranties. Each case and circumstance is unique, but\nin general, the work we perform does not void manufacturer warranties. However, \nthere are some modifications we perform which do in fact void manufacturer \nwarranties. Tesla has a reputation for being incredibly strict with who can \naccess their parts and work on their vehicles. We highly recommend you do your \nown research, consult with the manufacturer and/or dealer, and in some case even \nconsult with legal counsel before proceeding with a customization if you are \nconcerned about a warranty loss.\nDODGE CHARGER & CHALLENGER CUSTOMIZATION\nTEMPE, AZ | PHOENIX, AZ\nDodge-logo\nDodge Charger & Challenger Customization\nRise Above the Ordinary\nDodge is an American automobile brand that was founded in 1900 by the Dodge \nbrothers, Horace Elgin Dodge and John Francis Dodge. Initially, the Dodge \nbrothers produced components for the burgeoning automobile industry, including \ntransmissions and engines. They eventually began manufacturing their own cars in \n", "1914, with the introduction of the Dodge Model 30.\nBoth the Charger and Challenger are known for their powerful engines and \nexcellent performance capabilities. They offer a range of engine options, \nincluding V6 and V8 engines that can produce up to 797 horsepower in the \nChallenger SRT Hellcat Redeye. The Charger and Challenger have a classic muscle \ncar look that many people find appealing. They have a sleek and aggressive \ndesign, with wide bodies and sharp angles that exude a sense of power and \nstrength. Dodge offers a wide range of customization options for both the Charger\nand Challenger, allowing owners to tailor their vehicles to their individual \npreferences. This includes various exterior and interior color options, as well \nas performance upgrades and optional features. The Charger and Challenger have a \nlong and storied history in American automotive culture. The Challenger was first\nintroduced in the 1970s, while the Charger has been around since the 1960s. These\ncars have a loyal following among enthusiasts who appreciate their heritage and \nconnection to the classic muscle car era.\nAt Apex Customs, we've worked on more than our share of Dodge vehicles. Our \ntechnicians have the experience and expertise to take your Charger or Challenger \nto a whole new level of sophistication and class. We offer a complete line of \npersonalization and customization options to make your Dodge distinctive, yet \nreflective of your personality. Apart from our passion for all things with \nwheels, our collective experience as a team understands the unique needs of every\nowner and vehicle.\nThe Dodge Charger and Challenger are popular among car enthusiasts for their \nperformance, style, customization options, and heritage.\n \n \nDodge Challenger / Charger Customization\nTrending\nDSC_4870_650x425\nDSC_4862_650x425\nEBP05889_650x425\n751_3101-650x425\nDSC_4821_650x425\nCold Air Intake\nA cold air intake is an aftermarket engine upgrade that helps to increase power \nand fuel efficiency of your Dodge Charger/Challenger. It increases the amount of \nair that is drawn into the engine, allowing for a more efficient burn of fuel. In\naddition, the air is cooler, which helps to reduce the temperature of the engine,\nfurther improving its efficiency and power output. Cold air intakes are usually \ninstalled on the side of an engine bay and draw in air from outside the vehicle. \nThe colder air is denser and contains more oxygen, resulting in a more efficient \ncombustion of fuel. Cold air intakes also help to reduce the amount of heat \ngenerated by the engine, which can reduce engine wear and tear over time.\nAdvantages of a Cold Air Intake\n", "Improved engine performance: Cold air intakes are designed to draw in more air \nthan stock air intakes, which can result in improved power and torque.\nImproved fuel efficiency: Colder air is denser than warm air, which means more \noxygen for combustion. This can lead to improved fuel efficiency.\nEnhanced engine sound: A cold air intake can make your engine sound more \naggressive and powerful.\nEasier maintenance: Cold air intakes are generally easier to maintain than stock \nair intakes, since they require fewer parts and less frequent cleaning.\nCost-effectiveness: Cold air intakes are relatively inexpensive, making them an \naffordable performance upgrade.\nHood Scoop\nA hood scoop is an air intake system made to pull cool air from the outside of \nthe car and send it into your Dodge Charger/Challenger\u2019s engine's intake system. \nSince this cool air is denser than the hot air beneath the hood, it has a higher \nconcentration of oxygen molecules per volume. An engine performs better when it \nis supplied with colder, denser air because it can burn fuel more effectively. \nThis is due to the fact that the fuel is combined with more oxygen, allowing for \na more thorough combustion process. As a result, the engine generates greater \npower and torque and operates cooler, both of which can increase engine \nlongevity. A hood scoop can also aid in lessening the amount of turbulence that \nsurrounds the engine compartment. This turbulence may produce pockets of still \nair that obstruct the airflow into the engine, lowering its efficiency. An \nengine's airflow can be improved with hood scoops, which minimize turbulence by \nsucking air directly from the exterior of the car. The advantages of a hood scoop\nmay differ based on the particular engine and vehicle configuration of your Dodge\nCharger/Challenger. An engine performance boost can be seen from a well-designed \nhood scoop.\n \nAdvantages of a Hood Scoop for Dodge Charger/Challenger:\nPulls cool air from the outside of the car and sends it into the engine's intake \nsystem\nColder, denser air has a higher concentration of oxygen molecules per volume\nFuel is combined with more oxygen, allowing for a more thorough combustion \nprocess\nGenerates greater power and torque and operates cooler, both of which can \nincrease\nengine longevity\n Minimizes turbulence by sucking air directly from the exterior of the car\nCan improve engine performance\nSplitters, Diffusers, Spoilers & Wickerbills\nSplitters, diffusers, spoilers, and wickerbills are aerodynamic devices commonly \nused in automotive performance to improve the handling, stability, and overall \nperformance of your Dodge Charger/Challenger. A splitter is a flat or curved \npanel that is typically mounted to the front of a vehicle's undercarriage. It \nworks by creating a low-pressure area underneath the car, which helps to increase\ndownforce and reduce lift at high speeds. This results in improved stability and \nbetter handling, especially in corners and at high speeds. A diffuser is a shaped\npanel that is mounted to the rear of a vehicle's undercarriage. It works by \ncreating a high-pressure area underneath the car, which helps to reduce drag and \n", "increase downforce. This can improve the overall aerodynamics of the vehicle and \nincrease its top speed. A spoiler is a raised wing-like device that is mounted to\nthe rear of a vehicle. It works by disrupting the airflow over the car, which can\nreduce lift and increase downforce. This can improve the vehicle's stability and \nhandling, especially at high speeds and in corners. A wickerbill is a small \nvertical extension that is added to the rear edge of a spoiler. It works by \ncreating additional turbulence in the airflow over the car, which can further \nreduce lift and increase downforce. This can improve the spoiler's effectiveness \nand improve the vehicle's overall performance. These aerodynamic devices can help\nto improve the handling, stability, and overall performance of your Dodge \nCharger/Challenger, especially in high-speed driving conditions.\n \nAdvantages of Splitters, Diffusers, Spoilers & Wickerbills\nSplitter: creates low-pressure area; increases downforce; reduces lift\nDiffuser: creates high-pressure area; reduces drag; increases downforce\nSpoiler: disrupts airflow; reduces lift; increases downforce\nWickerbill: creates additional turbulence in the airflow; further reduces lift; \nincreases downforce; improves spoiler's effectiveness\nWidebody Kit\nA Dodge Challenger wide body kit is an aftermarket upgrade that adds wider \nfenders and other body modifications to a Dodge Challenger, which can improve the\ncar's appearance and performance. The kit typically includes front and rear \nfender flares, new rocker panels, and sometimes a new front bumper and rear \ndiffuser. The wider fenders allow for larger wheels and tires, which can improve \nthe car's grip and handling. The wider stance also provides a more aggressive \nlook, and can help to improve the car's overall aerodynamics. There are several \ndifferent types of Dodge Challenger wide body kits available, with different \nlevels of modification and customization. Some kits are designed for specific \nmodel years or trims, while others are more universal in nature. Some kits may \nalso require additional modifications or upgrades to the suspension, brakes, or \nother systems in order to fully take advantage of the wider stance and improved \nperformance. A Dodge Challenger wide body kit can be a great way to enhance the \nappearance and performance of your vehicle.\nAdvantages of a Widebody Kit\nIncreased stability and performance\nEnhanced cornering ability\nEnhanced aesthetics\nImproved aerodynamics\n \nPerformance Exhaust System\nA performance exhaust system is an aftermarket upgrade that replaces the stock \nexhaust system in your Dodge Charger/Challenger with a higher-performing exhaust \nsystem. A performance exhaust system can provide noticeable improvements in \nengine performance, especially when combined with other modifications such as a \ncold air intake or engine tuning. A performance exhaust system typically has \nlarger diameter pipes and fewer restrictions than a stock exhaust system, which \nallows for more exhaust gases to flow out of the engine. This can increase \nhorsepower and torque, especially at high RPMs. A performance exhaust system can \n", "improve the scavenging effect, which is the flow of exhaust gases out of the \nengine. This helps to remove exhaust gases from the combustion chamber more \nefficiently, which can increase engine power and efficiency. A performance \nexhaust system can reduce back pressure, which is the pressure that builds up in \nthe exhaust system as a result of the exhaust gases flowing out of the engine. \nReducing back pressure can improve engine performance by allowing the engine to \nbreathe more freely. A performance exhaust system can also improve the sound of \nyour vehicle, giving it a more aggressive or sporty tone. This is achieved by \nreplacing the stock muffler with a high-performance muffler or by adding a \nresonator or other sound-enhancing device.\nAdvantages of a Performance Exhaust System\nIncreased horsepower and torque\nImproved fuel economy\nImproved sound\nImproved aesthetics\nPerformance Chips\nA performance chip, also known as an engine control module (ECM) or electronic \ncontrol unit (ECU) tuner, is an aftermarket upgrade that can enhance your Dodge \nCharger's performance. A performance chip can alter the engine's air-to-fuel \nratio, ignition timing, and other parameters in order to increase horsepower and \ntorque. This can lead to improved acceleration and overall performance. A \nperformance chip can also enhance throttle response, rendering the vehicle more \nresponsive and easier to control. By optimizing the engine's performance, a \nperformance chip can also increase fuel economy, which can save you money on gas \nin the long run. Numerous performance chips allow you to tailor the settings to \nyour driving style or performance objectives. This may involve modifying the \nair-to-fuel ratio, ignition timing, and other parameters to optimize performance \nunder varying driving conditions. A performance chip can be an excellent way to \nimprove the performance of your Dodge Charger, particularly when combined with \nother upgrades such as a cold air intake or exhaust system.\nAdvantages of Performance Chips\nImproved Fuel Economy\nIncreased Engine Performance\nReduced Emissions\nDiagnostics\nImproved Safety\nSuperchargers\nA supercharger can be a great way to improve the performance of your Dodge \nCharger, particularly if you're seeking significant power gains. By compressing \nthe air entering the engine, a supercharger can increase the amount of air and \nfuel burned during each combustion cycle, resulting in an increase in horsepower \nand torque. This can result in faster acceleration and enhanced performance \noverall. A supercharger can also improve throttle response by delivering more \npower to the wheels more quickly, thereby making the vehicle feel more responsive\nand controllable. In contrast to turbochargers, which can experience lag as they \nspool up, superchargers deliver consistent power throughout the RPM range. Some \nsupercharger kits come with adjustable settings, allowing you to tailor the boost\npressure and other parameters to your specific performance objectives or driving \nstyle.\n", "Advantages of Superchargers\nImproved Fuel Economy\nIncreased Power\nReduced Emissions\nEasier Maintenance: Superchargers are generally easier to maintain than \nturbochargers\nQuicker Acceleration\nPerformance Suspension & Sway Bars\nA performance suspension and sway bars are aftermarket additions that can greatly\nimprove your Dodge Challenger/Charger\u2019s handling and stability, especially if you\nenjoy driving aggressively or participate in performance driving events. A \nperformance suspension and sway bars can aid in reducing body roll and enhancing \nthe vehicle's stability when cornering. This can result in enhanced handling and \nresponsiveness while driving. When driving over bumps or uneven surfaces, a \nperformance suspension and sway bars can help reduce body movement. This can \nresult in a more comfortable ride and enhanced vehicle control. A performance \nsuspension and sway bars can improve the vehicle's traction by keeping the wheels\nin contact with the road surface more consistently, especially during high-speed \nor aggressive driving. Many performance suspension and sway bar kits come with \nsettings that can be changed. This lets you fine-tune the suspension to fit your \ndriving style or performance goals.\nAdvantages of Performance Suspension & Sway Bars\nImproved handling\nReduced body roll\nImproved traction and grip\nEnhanced stability\nIncreased performance\nWheels & Tires\nThe wheels and tires of your Dodge Charger/Challenger are a crucial component of \nthe vehicle's performance and can have a significant impact on its handling, \ntraction, and overall performance. Upgraded wheels and tires can improve a \nvehicle's traction, especially during acceleration, braking, and cornering, by \nproviding better grip. This may lead to improved control and faster lap times. \nUpgrading to wheels and tires that are lighter and stiffer can help your car \nhandle better by reducing the weight that isn't supported by springs and making \nthe steering more responsive. This can make driving more engaging and responsive.\nWider tires can improve a vehicle's cornering grip, allowing for higher cornering\nspeeds. By choosing the right combination of wheel and tire sizes, you can make \nthe vehicle handle and perform the way you want it to, based on how you drive or \nhow well you want it to perform. Upgrading your Dodge Charger's wheels and tires \ncan be a great way to boost its performance, particularly if you're looking to \nimprove traction, handling, and overall performance.\nAdvantages to Upgraded Wheels & Tires\nImproved Handling\nImproved Acceleration\nImproved Braking\nImproved Aesthetics\n", "FORD BRONCO CUSTOMIZATION\nTEMPE, AZ | PHOENIX, AZ\nBronco_Black_Hz\nFord Bronco\nStand Out from the Rest\nThe Ford Bronco is a sport-utility vehicle (SUV) that was first introduced by \nFord Motor Company in 1965 as a direct competitor to the Jeep CJ-5 and \nInternational Harvester Scout. The Bronco was designed as an off-road vehicle \nthat could also be used for daily transportation.\nThe original Bronco was a compact SUV that was available in both two-door and \nfour-door versions, with removable hardtops and optional V8 engines. It quickly \ngained a reputation for its toughness and durability, as well as its off-road \ncapabilities.\nThe Bronco was produced in various iterations until 1996, when it was \ndiscontinued due to declining sales. In 2020, Ford revived the Bronco nameplate \nwith the introduction of the sixth-generation model, which is a modern \ninterpretation of the classic SUV. The new Bronco features a retro-inspired \ndesign, removable doors and roof panels, and advanced off-road technologies, \nincluding a terrain management system and advanced four-wheel-drive capabilities.\nOverall, the Ford Bronco has become an icon in the SUV market, known for its \nruggedness, off-road capabilities, and distinctive style.\nAt Apex Customs, we've worked on more than our share of Ford vehicles. Our \ntechnicians have the experience and expertise to take your Bronco to a whole new \nlevel of sophistication and class. We offer a complete line of personalization \nand customization options to make your ride distinctive, yet reflective of your \npersonality. Apart from our passion for all things with wheels, our collective \nexperience as a team understands the unique needs of every owner and vehicle.\n \nford bronco\nFord Bronco Customization\nTrending\n751_7413_650x425\n751_7405_650x425\n751_7395_650x425\nDSC_8363_650x425\n751_7383+650x425\nLift Kits\nA lift kit is an aftermarket suspension upgrade that raises your Ford Bronco's \nsuspension, allowing you to fit larger tires and increasing ground clearance. A \nlift kit can make it easier for your Ford Bronco to go off-road by raising the \nsuspension and giving it more ground clearance. This can let you drive over more \ndifficult trails and obstacles, making your driving experience more thrilling and\n", "exciting. A lift kit can also improve visibility by elevating the driver's seat, \nallowing the driver to see over obstacles and get a better view of the \nsurrounding terrain. Numerous lift kits include adjustable settings, allowing you\nto fine-tune the suspension to match your driving style and performance \nobjectives. A lift kit can also improve the aesthetics of your Ford Bronco, \ngiving it a more aggressive and commanding appearance on the road or the trail. A\nlift kit can be an excellent way to enhance the riding experience of your Ford \nBronco, particularly if you enjoy off-road driving or want to improve the \nvehicle's appearance.\n \nAdvantages of Lift Kits\nIncreased Ground Clearance: Installing a lift kit on an SUV increases the ground \nclearance, allowing for better off-road performance and more clearance for \ndriveways, rocks, and other obstacles.\nImproved Traction and Stability: Raising the center of gravity of an SUV improves\nits stability and traction, making it less likely to roll over when negotiating \nsharp turns at high speeds.\nBetter Handling: By raising the center of gravity of an SUV, the lift kit \nincreases its handling capabilities, making it easier to drive in off-road \nconditions.\nImproved Off-Road Performance: A lift kit increases the off-road performance of \nan SUV, allowing it to conquer larger obstacles and deeper ruts with ease.\nIncreased Towing Capacity: Installing a lift kit on an SUV increases its towing \ncapacity, allowing it to pull heavier loads without compromising its performance.\nOff-Road Lighting\nIf you frequently go off-road at night or in low light, off-road lighting can be \na useful addition to your Ford Bronco. Even in the darkest environments, off-road\nlighting can add additional illumination, making it simpler to see hazards, \nobstacles, and trail conditions. This can increase your safety and lower the \nchance of collisions or vehicle damage. Off-road lighting can also improve the \nway your Bronco looks, making it appear more tough and daring out on the trail. \nThis can help you stand out from the crowd and make owning and operating your car\nmore enjoyable. Off-road lighting can also make it easier for you to drive \nthrough unfamiliar or difficult terrain at night, giving you the confidence to \nexplore new trails and routes. Many off-road lighting kits have settings that can\nbe changed, so you can alter the intensity and direction of the light to suit \nyour unique driving preferences or performance objectives.\n \nAdvantages of Off-Road Lighting\nImproved Visibility: Off-road lighting helps to improve visibility while driving \nin off-road conditions, helping you to spot obstacles and hazards more easily.\nIncreased Safety: Off-road lights provide additional illumination which can help \nenhance safety while driving off-road.\nImproved Maneuverability: Off-road lights help to light up the terrain, allowing \nyou to better navigate around obstacles, rocks, and other terrain features.\nEnhanced Appearance: Off-road lights can give your SUV an aggressive, rugged \nlook.\nWinches\n", "If you frequently drive off-road or in difficult terrain, equipping your Ford \nBronco with a winch can be an extremely useful addition to your vehicle. Mounting\na winch to your Bronco is likely to prove to be a beneficial addition that will \nmake your time spent off-roading much more enjoyable. If you find yourself in a \ndifficult situation, such as getting stuck in mud, sand, or snow, a winch can \nhelp you free yourself and get unstuck. You can use the winch to pull your Bronco\nout of the stuck position and back onto solid ground if you first attach the \nwinch cable to a secure anchor point. In addition to being used for one's own \nself-rescue, a winch can also be put to use to pull other vehicles out of \ndifficult situations or provide assistance to those that are stranded. This is \nsomething that can be especially helpful if you are traveling with a group of \npeople who are interested in off-roading and want to assist one another while you\nare out on the trail. A winch can also provide an enhanced level of safety by \nallowing you to recover from challenging circumstances without putting yourself \nor others in danger. For instance, if you find yourself stuck in a potentially \nhazardous position on a steep incline or close to a cliff, a winch can enable you\nto recover without putting your own or anyone else's safety in jeopardy. If your \nBronco is equipped with a winch, its capability will increase, allowing you to \nconfidently take on more difficult trails and obstacles. This can make your \noff-roading experience more exciting and adventurous, while also increasing the \nutility and usefulness of your vehicle in a variety of different settings and \ncircumstances.\nAdvantages of Winches\nIncreased Towing Capacity: Winches on an SUV provide increased towing capacity, \nallowing you to pull heavier loads with relative ease.\nVersatility: Winches are incredibly versatile and can be used for a variety of \ntasks, such as towing, winching, and hauling materials.\nIncreased Safety: Winches add an extra layer of safety to your vehicle, allowing \nyou to safely maneuver in difficult terrain and get unstuck from tough spots.\nCost-Effective: Winches are relatively inexpensive and can be installed quickly, \nmaking them a cost-effective addition to an SUV.\nEasy to Use: Winches are simple to use, making them an ideal choice for people \nwho don't have a lot of experience with towing or winching.\nOff-Road Bumpers\nYour overall off-road riding experience can be significantly enhanced by \ninstalling off-road bumpers on your vehicle. These bumpers offer your vehicle an \nincreased level of protection, clearance, and functionality. If you often drive \noff-road or on rough terrain, putting off-road bumpers on your car could be a \ngood long-term investment. Off-road bumpers are made to give your vehicle's front\nand rear ends an additional layer of defense against damage and debris. Most of \nthe time, they are made of strong materials like steel or aluminum, and they are \nmade to withstand rocks, trees, and other types of roadblocks. Off-road bumpers \ncan help keep your vehicle's body and mechanical parts from getting damaged, \nwhich can be expensive to fix or replace. They do this by providing additional \nprotection. Off-road bumpers are typically designed to provide additional \nclearance between the body of your vehicle and the ground. This can be \naccomplished by increasing the height of the bumper. This can make it easier for \nyou to navigate rough terrain and obstacles without getting your vehicle stuck or\ncausing damage to its undercarriage. Off-road bumpers can also make your \nvehicle's approach and departure angles better. These angles are important for \ndriving off-road and can be made better with off-road bumpers. Off-road bumpers \ncan help drivers get up and down steep hills and over obstacles like rocks and \n", "downed trees by giving them a steeper angle to approach and leave. Many off-road \nbumpers are made to work with winches, which can give you more options for \nself-rescue or helping another vehicle if you get stuck or need to help them.\nAdvantages of Off-Road Bumpers\nIncreased protection \u2013 Off-road bumpers are designed to provide more protection \nthan traditional bumpers in case of a collision. They are usually made of \nheavier-duty materials, such as steel or aluminum, and are designed to absorb \nmore of the impact of a crash.\nImproved ground clearance \u2013 Off-road bumpers are designed to provide better \nground clearance, which makes it easier to traverse rough and uneven terrain.\nAdditional features \u2013 Off-road bumpers often feature additional features, such as\nwinch mounts and bull bars, which can be used to attach accessories and increase \nthe vehicle's off-road capability.\nImproved styling \u2013 Off-road bumpers can also add to the look of an SUV, giving it\na more aggressive, rugged aesthetic.\nExhaust System\nInstalling a performance exhaust system on your Ford Bronco can enhance your \noff-road experience in many ways. A performance exhaust system can help your \nengine breathe better, which can increase horsepower and torque. This added power\ncan help you navigate through difficult terrain more easily. A performance \nexhaust system often has a deeper and more aggressive tone compared to the stock \nexhaust. This can enhance your off-road experience by providing a more engaging \nand exciting exhaust note. Performance exhaust systems are often lighter than the\nstock exhaust system. This reduction in weight can improve your vehicle's overall\nperformance by improving acceleration, braking, and handling. Some performance \nexhaust systems are designed to tuck up higher than the stock exhaust, which can \nprovide increased ground clearance. This extra clearance can be helpful when \nnavigating through rocky or uneven terrain. Performance exhaust systems are often\nmade with higher quality materials than the stock exhaust. This increased \ndurability can help protect your exhaust system from damage when off-roading.\nBenefits of a Performance Exhaust System\nIncreased Horsepower and Torque: Performance exhaust systems can increase your \nSUV\u2019s horsepower and torque, allowing it to accelerate faster and have more \npulling power.\nImproved Fuel Economy: Performance exhaust systems can improve your SUV\u2019s fuel \nefficiency by reducing backpressure and allowing the engine to run more \nefficiently.\nEnhanced Sound Quality: Performance exhaust systems can improve the sound of your\nSUV\u2019s engine and give it a more aggressive, throaty rumble.\nWeight Reduction: Performance exhaust systems are typically lighter than stock \nexhaust systems, which can help improve your SUV\u2019s handling and overall \nperformance.\nImproved Exhaust Flow: Performance exhaust systems allow for the free flow of \nexhaust gases, reducing backpressure and improving engine performance.\nCharge Piping\nCharge piping refers to the pipes that carry compressed air (or \"boost\") from the\nturbocharger or supercharger to the engine intake manifold in a forced induction \nsystem. In an engine with forced induction, the air intake is pressurized to \nincrease the air density and provide more oxygen for combustion, which allows for\nmore fuel to be burned and more power to be produced. Charge piping is typically \n", "made of aluminum, stainless steel, or other materials that can handle the high \npressure and heat generated by the compressed air. The piping is usually designed\nto be as smooth and straight as possible to minimize turbulence and pressure \ndrop, which can reduce performance.\nBenefits of Charge Piping\nIncreased horsepower: Charge piping increases the flow of air into the engine, \nwhich increases the horsepower and torque.\nImproved engine efficiency: Installing a charge pipe allows more air to get into \nthe engine and helps it to burn fuel more efficiently.\nIncreased air intake volume: Installing a charge pipe helps to increase the \namount of air that is taken into the engine, resulting in improved throttle \nresponse, better acceleration and increased fuel economy.\nEnhanced sound: Installing a charge pipe can give the engine a deeper and more \naggressive sound.\nImproved turbocharger performance: Installing a charge pipe helps improve the \nperformance of the turbocharger by allowing it to spool up faster and provide \nbetter boost.\nJB4 Performance Tuning\nThe JB4 Tuning Box is a performance tuning device that is designed to increase \nthe power output of turbocharged gasoline engines. It's a plug-and-play device \nthat can be easily installed in your vehicle by connecting it to various sensors \nand actuators in the engine bay. The JB4 Tuning Box works by modifying the \nengine's sensor signals to increase boost pressure, alter fuel and ignition \ntiming, and adjust other parameters to provide more power and torque. It allows \nfor real-time tuning adjustments and includes a user-adjustable interface that \ncan be accessed using a smartphone app or laptop computer. The JB4 Tuning Box is \nknown for its versatility and ability to work with a wide range of vehicles and \nmodifications. It's designed to be used with both stock and modified engines and \ncan be customized to work with different aftermarket parts, such as intercoolers,\nexhaust systems, and intakes. The JB4 Tuning Box is a popular choice among car \nenthusiasts who want to increase the power and performance of their turbocharged \ngasoline engines without the need for extensive modifications or custom tuning.\nAdvantages of Jb4 Performance Tuning\nIncreased Horsepower and Torque: JB4 performance tuning can result in increased \nhorsepower and torque gains of up to 30%.\nImproved Throttle Response: JB4 tuning can provide a more responsive throttle \nresponse for a better driving experience.\nImproved Fuel Efficiency: The improved efficiency of your engine can result in \nbetter fuel economy.\nEasier Installation: JB4 performance tuning is easy to install and can be done \nwithout professional help.\nIncreased Safety: Tuning your engine can help you avoid engine damage or failure \ndue to overheating.\nCustomizable Settings: JB4 tuning allows for customizable settings, so you can \nadjust the performance to your own preference.\nRoof-top Tent System\nA rooftop tent system can enhance your off-road experience in many ways. One of \nthe main advantages of a rooftop tent system is the convenience it provides. With\na rooftop tent, you don't need to set up and take down a traditional ground tent \nevery night. Instead, you can simply climb up to your tent and get a good night's\n", "sleep. A rooftop tent system can provide an added level of safety when camping in\nremote or unfamiliar locations. Sleeping off the ground can keep you safe from \nwildlife and other potential dangers. Rooftop tents are often more comfortable \nthan traditional ground tents. They provide a more even surface to sleep on and \nare often equipped with additional features such as ventilation, lighting, and \nstorage. With a rooftop tent system, you can enjoy a better view of your \nsurroundings. This can be especially beneficial when camping in scenic locations \nor when wildlife watching. A rooftop tent system can make it easier to access \nremote camping locations that may not be accessible with a traditional ground \ntent. With a rooftop tent, you can set up camp on uneven or rocky terrain without\nworrying about finding a flat surface for your tent. A rooftop tent system can \nenhance your off-road experience by providing convenience, safety, comfort, and \naccessibility.\nBenefits Of a Roof-Top Tent System\nIncreased Comfort: Roof-top tent systems provide superior comfort compared to \nground tents, as they are raised off the ground and get you away from the dirt \nand bugs.\nEasy Setup/Takedown: Roof-top tents can be set up and taken down quickly, \nallowing for quick and easy setup when you\u2019re on the road.\nMore Space: Roof-top tent systems provide more space than traditional ground \ntents, as they are often larger in size and higher off the ground.\nIncreased Safety: Being up in the air and away from the ground eliminates the \nrisk of animals or other creatures disturbing your sleep.\nOff-Road Accessibility: Having your tent mounted on top of your vehicle allows \nfor easier access to remote, off-road locations.\nWeather Protection: Roof-top tents provide more protection from the elements than\nground tents, as they are raised off the ground and often have additional \nfeatures such as rainflys and awnings.\nOverland Upgrades\nOverlanding is a popular outdoor activity that involves exploring remote areas \nand camping in the wilderness for extended periods of time. Upgrading a vehicle \nor overlanding can involve a range of modifications to improve its performance, \ncapability, and comfort in off-road and remote environments. Upgrading the \nsuspension system can improve your SUV's performance off-road by increasing \nground clearance and providing better articulation and stability. Common \nsuspension upgrades include lift kits, larger tires, and upgraded shocks. Skid \nplates protect the undercarriage of your SUV from damage when off-roading on \nrocky or uneven terrain. They can be made of aluminum, steel, or other materials \nand are typically designed to fit specific models. A winch can help you get out \nof tricky situations when off-roading, such as when your SUV gets stuck in mud or\nsand. It's important to choose a winch with the appropriate weight capacity for \nyour SUV. A roof rack can increase the storage capacity of your SUV, allowing you\nto carry additional gear, such as a rooftop tent, extra fuel, or water. Upgraded \nlighting can improve visibility when driving off-road at night. This can include \nLED light bars, fog lights, and headlights. Communication and navigation tools, \nsuch as a GPS unit, two-way radio, or satellite phone, can be essential for \nstaying safe and connected when off-roading in remote areas. Upgrades to the \ninterior of your SUV can improve comfort during long trips. This can include \nadding a portable refrigerator, a portable stove, and other camping gear. \nOverland upgrades to an SUV can significantly enhance its off-road capabilities \nand make it better suited for extended camping trips in remote areas. \n", "Benefits of Overland Upgrades\nImproved Off-Road Performance: Overland upgrades can enhance your vehicle\u2019s \noff-road capabilities, allowing you to tackle terrain that would be difficult or \nimpossible in a stock vehicle.\nIncreased Comfort: Overland upgrades can include suspensions, shocks, and \ndifferentials that are designed to improve your ride comfort over rough terrain.\nImproved Safety: Overland upgrades can include additional safety features such as\nroll cages, improved lighting, and more advanced braking systems for improved \noff-road performance.\nEnhanced Aesthetics: Overland upgrades can give your vehicle a more rugged, \noff-road look that will turn heads wherever you go.\nIncreased Resale Value: Investing in overland upgrades can increase the resale \nvalue of your vehicle, especially if you\u2019re looking to sell it to an off-road \nenthusiast.\nFiberglass Fenders\nAftermarket fiberglass fenders that are molded specifically for your Bronco can \nprovide several advantages. Aftermarket fiberglass fenders are molded to fit your\nBronco precisely, ensuring a snug and secure fit. This can prevent movement and \nrattling while driving off-road, providing a smoother and more stable ride. \nFiberglass fenders are known for their durability and strength, which can provide\nbetter protection against rocks and other debris when driving off-road. They are \nalso less likely to dent or scratch compared to stock metal fenders. Fiberglass \nfenders are significantly lighter than their metal counterparts, which can \nimprove your Bronco's performance and fuel efficiency. This can also make it \neasier to maneuver your vehicle when driving off-road. Aftermarket fiberglass \nfenders can be customized to your liking, allowing you to choose from different \nstyles, colors, and finishes to match your Bronco's overall look and feel. \nFiberglass fenders are typically easier to install compared to metal fenders, as \nthey require less drilling and modification. This can save you time and money on \ninstallation costs.\nAdvantages of Fiberglass Fenders\nLightweight: Fiberglass fenders are much lighter than metal ones and can help \nimprove the performance of your SUV.\nDurability: Fiberglass fenders are much more resistant to rust and corrosion than\nmetal ones, making them more reliable in the long run.\nCustomization: Fiberglass fenders are much easier to customize than metal ones, \nallowing you to make your SUV look unique.\nCost: Fiberglass fenders are generally more affordable than metal ones, making \nthem a great choice if you're on a budget.\nFiberglass Tops & Color-Match\nFiberglass tops for Ford Broncos are aftermarket roof structures made of \nfiberglass that are designed to replace the original soft-top or hard-top roofs. \nThey can provide several benefits to the Ford Bronco owner. Fiberglass tops \nprovide better protection against the elements compared to soft-tops, keeping you\nand your passengers dry during rain or snow. They also provide better insulation,\nkeeping the interior of your Bronco warmer during colder weather. Fiberglass tops\nare more secure compared to soft-tops, as they are more difficult to cut or break\ninto. This can provide peace of mind when leaving your Bronco parked in public \nareas or overnight. Fiberglass tops can help reduce wind noise and road noise \nwhile driving, providing a more comfortable and quieter ride. Fiberglass tops are\nknown for their durability and strength, which can provide better protection \n", "against debris when off-roading. They are also less prone to tears or damage \ncompared to soft-tops. Fiberglass tops are available in a variety of styles and \ncolors, allowing you to customize your Ford Bronco's appearance to your liking. \nFiberglass tops can provide several benefits to the Ford Bronco owner, including \nbetter weather protection, security, noise reduction, durability, and \ncustomization options\n \nRecovery Points\nRecovery points on an SUV are critical safety features that are designed to allow\nfor safe and effective recovery of the vehicle in case it becomes stuck or \nimmobilized. Recovery points provide secure attachment points for winch cables or\ntow straps, allowing the vehicle to be pulled out of mud, sand, snow, or other \ndifficult terrain. Using proper recovery points ensures that the vehicle can be \nsafely and securely extracted from a difficult situation without causing damage \nto the vehicle or endangering the passengers. Attaching recovery equipment to \nnon-approved points can result in damage to the vehicle, or in worst cases, cause\ninjury to occupants. Recovery points are specifically designed to handle the load\nand forces associated with a vehicle recovery. They provide strong and secure \nattachment points that can withstand the force of a winch or tow strap. An SUV \nwith proper recovery points can tackle more challenging terrain with greater \nconfidence, knowing that it can be safely recovered if necessary. If a vehicle \nrecovery is performed improperly, it can result in significant damage to the \nvehicle and injury to individuals involved in the recovery. Having properly \ninstalled recovery points can minimize the risk of these scenarios and protect \nvehicle owner from legal liabilities. Some insurance policies may require that a \nvehicle has recovery points installed to be covered during off-road use. Recovery\npoints are essential safety features for any SUV that is used for off-road \nactivities or in areas with challenging terrain.\nAdvantages of Recovery Points\nImproved Safety: Recovery points help to ensure that your vehicle is securely \nattached during a winching or towing procedure, reducing the risk of an accident \nor injury.\nVehicle Protection: Recovery points help protect your vehicle from damage that \ncould be caused by the winching or towing process.\nAdded Versatility: Having recovery points installed on your SUV provides you with\ngreater flexibility when it comes to rescue and recovery operations, as you can \nattach your vehicle to other vehicles for additional power.\nIncreased Ground Clearance: By having recovery points, you can raise the vehicle \nhigher off the ground, which can be beneficial if you are trying to traverse an \nobstacle or steep incline.\nWheels & Tires\nThe wheels and tires are critical components of any off-road vehicle, and their \nimportance cannot be overstated. The primary function of the wheels and tires is \nto provide traction. Off-road vehicles need to be able to grip the terrain to \nmaintain traction, and the wheels and tires play a critical role in this. Large, \naggressive tires with deep treads can provide the necessary traction to tackle \nsteep inclines, loose dirt, mud, and other obstacles encountered in off-road \nterrain. The size of the wheels and tires on an off-road vehicle can also impact \nground clearance, which is essential for navigating rocky or uneven terrain. \nBigger tires can provide more ground clearance, allowing the vehicle to pass over\n", "larger obstacles without getting hung up. Off-road driving can be tough on wheels\nand tires, with rocks, tree roots, and other obstacles presenting a constant \nhazard. High-quality, durable wheels and tires are essential to withstand the \nharsh conditions of off-road driving. The right wheels and tires can also improve\nhandling, making it easier to control the vehicle in difficult terrain. For \nexample, larger tires with lower air pressure can provide better grip and \nstability on loose surfaces. Finally, the appearance of the wheels and tires is \nan important consideration for many off-road enthusiasts. Custom wheels and tires\ncan enhance the appearance of the vehicle and make it stand out on the trail.\nBenefits of Specialized Wheels & Tires\nImproved Handling: Specialized wheels and tires provide better grip and improved \nhandling performance, allowing for more precise cornering and greater control \nwhen driving.\nEnhanced Comfort: Specialized tires are designed to absorb road vibrations and \nreduce noise, making for a smoother ride.\nIncreased Safety: Specialized tires provide better tread life and better traction\non wet surfaces, which increases the safety of your vehicle.\nImproved Aesthetics: Specialized wheels and tires can change the look of your \nvehicle, giving it a more aggressive or sporty appearance.\nJEEP WRANGLER CUSTOMIZATION\nTEMPE, AZ | PHOENIX, AZ\njeep-3-logo-png-transparent\nJeep Wrangler\nGo anywhere. Do anything.  In your customized Jeep.\nThe Jeep Wrangler is a compact SUV that is known for its ruggedness and off-road \ncapabilities. It is a direct descendant of the original Jeep vehicles that were \ndeveloped for military use during World War II, and it has a long and storied \nhistory as a go-anywhere vehicle.\nThe Wrangler is available in two- and four-door versions, with a range of engine \noptions that includes a standard 3.6-liter V6 engine, a turbocharged 2.0-liter \nfour-cylinder engine, and a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 engine. It is also available\nwith either a six-speed manual transmission or an eight-speed automatic \ntransmission.\nOne of the key features of the Wrangler is its ability to traverse rough terrain \nand challenging off-road environments. It features solid front and rear axles, a \nlow-range transfer case, and high ground clearance, as well as advanced \nfour-wheel-drive systems that are designed to provide maximum traction and \ncontrol.\nIn addition to its off-road capabilities, the Wrangler is also known for its \ndistinctive styling, which includes a boxy body, round headlights, and a \nseven-slot grille. The interior of the Wrangler is rugged and functional, with \ndurable materials and a range of features that are designed to enhance the \n", "vehicle's off-road capabilities.\nThe Jeep Wrangler is a popular SUV among off-road enthusiasts and outdoor \nadventurers who need a vehicle that can tackle challenging terrain and provide \nreliable performance in a variety of conditions.\nAt Apex Customs, we've worked on more than our share of Jeep vehicles. Our \ntechnicians have the experience and expertise to take your Jeep to a whole new \nlevel of sophistication and class. We offer a complete line of personalization \nand customization options to make your Jeep distinctive, yet reflective of your \npersonality. Apart from our passion for all things with wheels, our collective \nexperience as a team understands the unique needs of every owner and vehicle.\nphoto-1533127321739-d5dc53c221c8?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdl\nfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1170&q=80\nJeep Wrangler Customization\nTrending\n751_7444_650x425\n751_7437_650x425\n751_7420_650x425\nJeep Wrangler\nWhite Jeep Wrangler Rubicon\nLED Headlights\nLED headlights for off-roading are specialized headlights designed for use in \nrugged outdoor terrain. They typically feature high-powered LED bulbs that offer \nbrighter and more focused light than traditional halogen or incandescent bulbs. \nLED headlights for off-roading are designed to provide improved visibility in \nchallenging off-road environments, such as rocky terrain, mud, and water \ncrossings. If you frequently drive off-road at night or in low-light conditions, \nLED headlights can be a valuable investment as they offer superior lighting and \nvisibility. LED headlights also have a longer lifespan than traditional bulbs and\nare more energy-efficient, so they can save you money in the long run.\nBenefits of LED Headlights\nImproved Visibility: LED headlights provide a significantly brighter and wider \nbeam of light than traditional halogen headlights, allowing you to see further \nand have a better view of the road ahead.\nReduced Glare: LED headlights produce a more focused beam of light than halogen \nheadlights, which reduces glare and makes it easier to see in low light \nconditions.\nEnergy Efficiency: LEDs use up to 80% less energy than halogen headlights, which \nhelps to reduce your vehicle\u2019s fuel consumption and save you money.\nLonger Lifespan: LEDs have an expected lifespan of up to 30,000 hours, which is \nsignificantly longer than the 2,000-4,000 hours of traditional halogen \nheadlights.\nEnhanced Safety: LED headlights are able to light up the road more quickly and \nclearly than halogen headlights, which can be especially helpful when driving in \nlow light conditions.\nSoft Top/Hard Top\nThere are two types of roofs that may be put on a Jeep Wrangler: soft-top and \nhard-top.\n", "A soft-top is a removable fabric roof that is designed for easy installation. \nTypically, it consists of a fabric cover stretched over a metal frame and \nattached to the Vehicle with a series of snaps and zippers. Soft-tops are \nlightweight and adaptable, making them excellent for warmer climates and \noff-roading when you want to feel the breeze. They are also reasonably priced and\nsimple to store when not in use. A hardtop, on the other hand, is a solid roof \nbuilt from fiberglass or another resilient material. It is designed to be bolted \nonto the Jeep's frame and is more permanent than a soft-top. Hardtops are heavier\nand more secure than soft-tops, making them excellent for usage in colder \nclimates or when more weather protection is required. They are also more \nexpensive and difficult to remove and store than soft-tops. Both soft-tops and \nhard-tops have their own benefits and drawbacks, and the ideal pick for you will \ndepend on your specific needs and tastes. Some Jeep Wrangler owners opt to have \nboth a soft-top and a hard-top so they can quickly swap between the two depending\non the weather and road conditions.\nAdvantages of Soft & Hard Tops\nSoft Top:\nAllows for open air driving.\nEasier to remove and install than a hard top.\nLighter weight than a hard top.\nMore affordable than a hard top.\nHard Top:\nProvides more security than a soft top.\nBetter protection from the elements.\nMore durable than a soft top.\nBetter insulation from the outside temperature.\nLift Kits & Suspension Upgrades\nA lift kit is an aftermarket suspension adjustment that elevates the suspension \nof your Jeep Wrangler, allowing you to install wider tires and boosting ground \nclearance. By lifting the suspension and increasing ground clearance, a lift kit \ncan make it easier for your Jeep Wrangler to travel off-road. This will allow you\nto traverse more challenging terrain and obstacles, making your driving \nexperience more enjoyable. By elevating the driver's seat, a lift kit can also \nimprove visibility, allowing the driver to see over obstructions and obtain a \nbetter view of the surrounding terrain. Several lift kits come with customizable \nsettings, allowing you to tailor the suspension to your driving style and \nperformance goals. A raise kit can also improve your Jeep's cosmetics, giving it \na more aggressive and imposing appearance on the road or trail. Whether you \nprefer off-road driving or want to improve the aesthetics of your Jeep Wrangler, \na lift kit might be a great method to improve the driving experience.\nBenefits of a Lift Kit & Suspension Upgrade\nImproved handling and cornering: By upgrading your suspension, you can improve \nthe handling and cornering of your SUV, making it easier to navigate turns and \nroads.\nIncreased ground clearance: Installing a lift kit on your SUV can give you \nincreased ground clearance, allowing you to navigate more challenging terrain.\nImproved ride quality: Installing a lift kit and suspension upgrade can provide a\nsmoother, more comfortable ride.\n", "Improved off-roading capability: With a lift kit and suspension upgrade, your SUV\nwill be better suited to handle off-road conditions, allowing you to explore \nmore.\nEnhanced style: A lift kit and suspension upgrade can also give your SUV a more \naggressive, commanding look that can help you stand out from the crowd.\nOff-Road Lighting\nIf you frequently go off-road at night or in low light, off-road lighting can be \na useful addition to your Jeep Wrangler. Even in the darkest environments, \noff-road lighting can add additional illumination, making it simpler to see \nhazards, obstacles, and trail conditions. This can increase your safety and lower\nthe chance of collisions or vehicle damage. Off-road lighting can also improve \nthe way your Jeep looks, making it appear more tough and daring out on the trail.\nThis can help you stand out from the crowd and make owning and operating your car\nmore enjoyable. Off-road lighting can also make it easier for you to drive \nthrough unfamiliar or difficult terrain at night, giving you the confidence to \nexplore new trails and routes. Many off-road lighting kits have settings that can\nbe changed, so you can alter the intensity and direction of the light to suit \nyour unique driving preferences or performance objectives.\nAdvantages of Off-Road Lighting\nImproved Visibility: Off-road lights can help you see further when driving on \nrough terrain or in low-light conditions, allowing you to navigate obstacles more\neasily.\nImproved Safety: Off-road lights can also help you avoid obstacles that may be \nhidden in the darkness, reducing the risk of expensive repairs or accidents.\nIncreased Confidence: With off-road lights, you can have more confidence while \ndriving on rougher terrain, making it easier to tackle difficult terrain without \nfear.\nEnhanced Style: Off-road lights can also give your SUV a more aggressive, sporty \nlook, making it stand out from the crowd.\nWinches\nIf you frequently drive off-road or in difficult terrain, equipping your Jeep \nWrangler with a winch can be an extremely useful addition to your vehicle. \nMounting a winch to your Jeep is likely to prove to be a beneficial addition that\nwill make your time spent off-roading much more enjoyable. If you find yourself \nin a difficult situation, such as getting stuck in mud, sand, or snow, a winch \ncan help you free yourself and get unstuck. You can use the winch to pull your \nJeep out of the stuck position and back onto solid ground if you first attach the\nwinch cable to a secure anchor point. In addition to being used for one's own \nself-rescue, a winch can also be put to use to pull other vehicles out of \ndifficult situations or provide assistance to those that are stranded. This is \nsomething that can be especially helpful if you are traveling with a group of \npeople who are interested in off-roading and want to assist one another while you\nare out on the trail. A winch can also provide an enhanced level of safety by \nallowing you to recover from challenging circumstances without putting yourself \nor others in danger. For instance, if you find yourself stuck in a potentially \nhazardous position on a steep incline or close to a cliff, a winch can enable you\nto recover without putting your own or anyone else's safety in jeopardy. If your \nJeep is equipped with a winch, its capability will increase, allowing you to \nconfidently take on more difficult trails and obstacles. This can make your \noff-roading experience more exciting and adventurous, while also increasing the \nutility and usefulness of your vehicle in a variety of different settings and \ncircumstances.\n", "Advantages of Winches\nIncreased Towing Capacity: Winches on an SUV provide increased towing capacity, \nallowing you to pull heavier loads with relative ease.\nVersatility: Winches are incredibly versatile and can be used for a variety of \ntasks, such as towing, winching, and hauling materials.\nIncreased Safety: Winches add an extra layer of safety to your vehicle, allowing \nyou to safely maneuver in difficult terrain and get unstuck from tough spots.\nCost-Effective: Winches are relatively inexpensive and can be installed quickly, \nmaking them a cost-effective addition to an SUV.\nEasy to Use: Winches are simple to use, making them an ideal choice for people \nwho don't have a lot of experience with towing or winching.\nOff-Road Bumpers\nYour overall off-road riding experience can be significantly enhanced by \ninstalling off-road bumpers on your vehicle. These bumpers offer your vehicle an \nincreased level of protection, clearance, and functionality. If you often drive \noff-road or on rough terrain, putting off-road bumpers on your car could be a \ngood long-term investment. Off-road bumpers are made to give your vehicle's front\nand rear ends an additional layer of defense against damage and debris. Most of \nthe time, they are made of strong materials like steel or aluminum, and they are \nmade to withstand rocks, trees, and other types of roadblocks. Off-road bumpers \ncan help keep your vehicle's body and mechanical parts from getting damaged, \nwhich can be expensive to fix or replace. They do this by providing additional \nprotection. Off-road bumpers are typically designed to provide additional \nclearance between the body of your vehicle and the ground. This can be \naccomplished by increasing the height of the bumper. This can make it easier for \nyou to navigate rough terrain and obstacles without getting your vehicle stuck or\ncausing damage to its undercarriage. Off-road bumpers can also make your \nvehicle's approach and departure angles better. These angles are important for \ndriving off-road and can be made better with off-road bumpers. Off-road bumpers \ncan help drivers get up and down steep hills and over obstacles like rocks and \ndowned trees by giving them a steeper angle to approach and leave .Many off-road \nbumpers are made to work with winches, which can give you more options for \nself-rescue or helping another vehicle if you get stuck or need to help them.\nAdvantages of Off-Road Bumpers\nIncreased protection \u2013 Off-road bumpers are designed to provide more protection \nthan traditional bumpers in case of a collision. They are usually made of \nheavier-duty materials, such as steel or aluminum, and are designed to absorb \nmore of the impact of a crash.\nImproved ground clearance \u2013 Off-road bumpers are designed to provide better \nground clearance, which makes it easier to traverse rough and uneven terrain.\nAdditional features \u2013 Off-road bumpers often feature additional features, such as\nwinch mounts and bull bars, which can be used to attach accessories and increase \nthe vehicle's off-road capability.\nImproved styling \u2013 Off-road bumpers can also add to the look of an SUV, giving it\na more aggressive, rugged aesthetic.\nExhaust System\nInstalling a performance exhaust system on your Jeep Wrangler can enhance your \noff-road experience in many ways. A performance exhaust system can help your \nengine breathe better, which can increase horsepower and torque. This added power\ncan help you navigate through difficult terrain more easily. A performance \n", "exhaust system often has a deeper and more aggressive tone compared to the stock \nexhaust. This can enhance your off-road experience by providing a more engaging \nand exciting exhaust note. Performance exhaust systems are often lighter than the\nstock exhaust system. This reduction in weight can improve your vehicle's overall\nperformance by improving acceleration, braking, and handling. Some performance \nexhaust systems are designed to tuck up higher than the stock exhaust, which can \nprovide increased ground clearance. This extra clearance can be helpful when \nnavigating through rocky or uneven terrain. Performance exhaust systems are often\nmade with higher quality materials than the stock exhaust. This increased \ndurability can help protect your exhaust system from damage when off-roading.\nBenefits of a Performance Exhaust System\nIncreased Horsepower and Torque: Performance exhaust systems can increase your \nSUV\u2019s horsepower and torque, allowing it to accelerate faster and have more \npulling power.\nImproved Fuel Economy: Performance exhaust systems can improve your SUV\u2019s fuel \nefficiency by reducing backpressure and allowing the engine to run more \nefficiently.\nEnhanced Sound Quality: Performance exhaust systems can improve the sound of your\nSUV\u2019s engine and give it a more aggressive, throaty rumble.\nWeight Reduction: Performance exhaust systems are typically lighter than stock \nexhaust systems, which can help improve your SUV\u2019s handling and overall \nperformance.\nImproved Exhaust Flow: Performance exhaust systems allow for the free flow of \nexhaust gases, reducing backpressure and improving engine performance.\n \nRooftop Tent System\nA rooftop tent system can enhance your off-road experience in many ways. One of \nthe main advantages of a rooftop tent system is the convenience it provides. With\na rooftop tent, you don't need to set up and take down a traditional ground tent \nevery night. Instead, you can simply climb up to your tent and get a good night's\nsleep. A rooftop tent system can provide an added level of safety when camping in\nremote or unfamiliar locations. Sleeping off the ground can keep you safe from \nwildlife and other potential dangers. Rooftop tents are often more comfortable \nthan traditional ground tents. They provide a more even surface to sleep on and \nare often equipped with additional features such as ventilation, lighting, and \nstorage. With a rooftop tent system, you can enjoy a better view of your \nsurroundings. This can be especially beneficial when camping in scenic locations \nor when wildlife watching. A rooftop tent system can make it easier to access \nremote camping locations that may not be accessible with a traditional ground \ntent. With a rooftop tent, you can set up camp on uneven or rocky terrain without\nworrying about finding a flat surface for your tent. A rooftop tent system can \nenhance your off-road experience by providing convenience, safety, comfort, and \naccessibility.\nBenefits Of a Roof-Top Tent System\nIncreased Comfort: Roof-top tent systems provide superior comfort compared to \nground tents, as they are raised off the ground and get you away from the dirt \nand bugs.\nEasy Setup/Takedown: Roof-top tents can be set up and taken down quickly, \nallowing for quick and easy setup when you\u2019re on the road.\n", "More Space: Roof-top tent systems provide more space than traditional ground \ntents, as they are often larger in size and higher off the ground.\nIncreased Safety: Being up in the air and away from the ground eliminates the \nrisk of animals or other creatures disturbing your sleep.\nOff-Road Accessibility: Having your tent mounted on top of your vehicle allows \nfor easier access to remote, off-road locations.\nWeather Protection: Roof-top tents provide more protection from the elements than\nground tents, as they are raised off the ground and often have additional \nfeatures such as rainflys and awnings.\nOverland Upgrades\nOverlanding is a popular outdoor activity that involves exploring remote areas \nand camping in the wilderness for extended periods of time. Upgrading a vehicle \nor overlanding can involve a range of modifications to improve its performance, \ncapability, and comfort in off-road and remote environments. Upgrading the \nsuspension system can improve your SUV's performance off-road by increasing \nground clearance and providing better articulation and stability. Common \nsuspension upgrades include lift kits, larger tires, and upgraded shocks. Skid \nplates protect the undercarriage of your SUV from damage when off-roading on \nrocky or uneven terrain. They can be made of aluminum, steel, or other materials \nand are typically designed to fit specific models. A winch can help you get out \nof tricky situations when off-roading, such as when your SUV gets stuck in mud or\nsand. It's important to choose a winch with the appropriate weight capacity for \nyour SUV. A roof rack can increase the storage capacity of your SUV, allowing you\nto carry additional gear, such as a rooftop tent, extra fuel, or water. Upgraded \nlighting can improve visibility when driving off-road at night. This can include \nLED light bars, fog lights, and headlights. Communication and navigation tools, \nsuch as a GPS unit, two-way radio, or satellite phone, can be essential for \nstaying safe and connected when off-roading in remote areas. Upgrades to the \ninterior of your SUV can improve comfort during long trips. This can include \nadding a portable refrigerator, a portable stove, and other camping gear. \nOverland upgrades to an SUV can significantly enhance its off-road capabilities \nand make it better suited for extended camping trips in remote areas.\nBenefits of Overland Upgrades\nImproved Off-Road Performance: Overland upgrades can enhance your vehicle\u2019s \noff-road capabilities, allowing you to tackle terrain that would be difficult or \nimpossible in a stock vehicle.\nIncreased Comfort: Overland upgrades can include suspensions, shocks, and \ndifferentials that are designed to improve your ride comfort over rough terrain.\nImproved Safety: Overland upgrades can include additional safety features such as\nroll cages, improved lighting, and more advanced braking systems for improved \noff-road performance.\nEnhanced Aesthetics: Overland upgrades can give your vehicle a more rugged, \noff-road look that will turn heads wherever you go.\nIncreased Resale Value: Investing in overland upgrades can increase the resale \nvalue of your vehicle, especially if you\u2019re looking to sell it to an off-road \nenthusiast.\nAxle Upgrades\nAxle upgrades can significantly improve the performance of your Jeep in several \nways. One of the most significant benefits of upgrading your axles is increased \nstrength. This is particularly important for Jeeps that are used for off-roading,\nas the stock axles may not be able to handle the stress of more challenging \nterrain. Upgraded axles are designed to be stronger and more durable, so they can\n", "handle more weight, torque, and stress. Axle upgrades can also improve traction, \nwhich is critical for off-roading. Upgraded axles often feature stronger and more\naggressive differentials, which help transfer power to the wheels more \neffectively. This improves traction and makes it easier to climb hills, traverse \nuneven terrain, and navigate through mud, sand, and snow. Upgraded axles can also\nincrease ground clearance, which is another crucial factor for off-roading. Many \naftermarket axles are designed to sit higher than stock axles, which means you'll\nhave more clearance between the ground and the underside of your Jeep. This can \nhelp you avoid obstacles and reduce the risk of getting stuck or damaged. If you \nplan to install larger tires on your Jeep, you may need to upgrade your axles to \naccommodate the extra weight and stress. Upgraded axles are often designed to \nhandle larger tires, so you can enjoy improved performance without worrying about\ndamaging your Jeep. Upgrading your axles can significantly improve the \nperformance of your Jeep, especially if you enjoy off-roading or plan to make \nmodifications to your vehicle.\nBenefits of Axle Upgrades\nImproved Handling: Upgrading your SUV's axles will provide improved handling and \nmaneuverability. This is especially important for off-roading, where you need \nyour vehicle to handle rough terrain and navigate tight turns.\nIncreased Durability: Upgrading your axles will also provide added durability, as\nbetter quality axles are designed to handle heavier loads and more frequent use. \nThis is especially important if you plan on towing or carrying heavy loads in \nyour SUV.\nImproved Safety: Better quality axles can provide increased safety, as they are \ndesigned to be more resistant to wear and tear. This can help reduce the risk of \na catastrophic failure while you're on the road.\nIncreased Performance: Upgrading your axles can also provide improved \nperformance, as better quality axles can provide better torque and traction. This\nis especially important for off-roading, where your vehicle needs to be able to \nhandle rough terrain and tight turns.\nOn-board Air\nYou can enjoy the convenience of having air on demand regardless of where you are\nthanks to a on board air system. One of the most common uses of an on-board air \nsystem is to inflate tires. When you're off-roading, you may need to lower your \ntire pressure to increase traction and improve performance. However, when you \nreturn to the road, you'll need to reinflate your tires to their proper pressure.\nAn on-board air system allows you to do this quickly and conveniently, without \nhaving to carry a separate air compressor or drive to a gas station. Another \nbenefit of an on-board air system is that it can power pneumatic tools, such as \nimpact wrenches, drills, and air saws. This can be helpful if you need to make \nrepairs or modifications to your Jeep while off-roading or camping. With an \non-board air system, you can bring the tools you need with you and power them \nusing your Jeep's battery and alternator. An on-board air system can also be used\nto control air lockers. Air lockers are differential lockers that allow you to \nlock the front and rear differentials together, providing improved traction and \nperformance in difficult terrain. Many air locker systems require an on-board air\ncompressor to function, so installing an on-board air system can help you take \nadvantage of this feature. If your Jeep is equipped with an air suspension \nsystem, an on-board air system can help you maintain proper air pressure and \nadjust your suspension settings on the fly. This can improve your ride comfort, \nhandling, and performance in various driving conditions. An on-board air system \ncan be a valuable addition to your Jeep, providing convenience, versatility, and \n", "improved performance in various situations.\nBenefits of On-Board Air\nImproved Fuel Economy: On-board air systems improve fuel economy by reducing \nengine load when you need to inflate or deflate your tires. The onboard air \ncompressor reduces the need for you to run your engine to power a separate air \ncompressor.\nImproved Tire Performance: On-board air can help improve the performance of your \ntires by allowing you to adjust their pressure to the correct level for the \nterrain you are driving on. This will help ensure better contact between your \ntires and the road, providing improved traction, braking, and overall handling.\nSafety: On-board air allows you to quickly and easily adjust the air pressure in \nyour tires, which can help you avoid tire blowouts or other safety issues caused \nby under- or over-inflated tires.\nConvenience: An onboard air system eliminates the need to carry around a separate\nair compressor that you need to keep in your trunk. This makes it much easier to \nadjust the air pressure in your tires when needed.\nPerformance Chips\nA performance chip, also known as an engine control module (ECM) or electronic \ncontrol unit (ECU) tuner, is an aftermarket upgrade that can enhance your \nvehicle's performance. A performance chip can alter the engine's air-to-fuel \nratio, ignition timing, and other parameters in order to increase horsepower and \ntorque. This can lead to improved acceleration and overall performance. A \nperformance chip can also enhance throttle response, rendering the vehicle more \nresponsive and easier to control. By optimizing the engine's performance, a \nperformance chip can also increase fuel economy, which can save you money on gas \nin the long run. Numerous performance chips allow you to tailor the settings to \nyour driving style or performance objectives. This may involve modifying the \nair-to-fuel ratio, ignition timing, and other parameters to optimize performance \nunder varying driving conditions. A performance chip can be an excellent way to \nimprove the performance of your Jeep, particularly when combined with other \nupgrades such as a cold air intake or exhaust system.\nBenefits of an ECM Performance Chip\nImproved fuel efficiency: ECMs can help optimize the running of your engine to \nmake it more fuel efficient.\nReduced emissions: By optimizing the running of your engine, the ECM can help \nreduce emissions.\nIncreased performance: With an ECM, you can tune your engine to get better \nperformance from it.\nDiagnostics monitoring: An ECM can provide real-time diagnostics monitoring to \nhelp you detect any issues with your engine quickly.\nEnhanced safety: ECMs can be used to monitor different safety systems in your \nvehicle, such as airbags and brakes.\nImproved driving experience: The ECM can be used to customize the driving \nexperience of your vehicle, such as with automatic transmission settings and \nsuspension settings.\nSuperchargers\nA supercharger can be a great way to improve the performance of your Jeep \nWrangler, particularly if you're seeking significant power gains. By compressing \nthe air entering the engine, a supercharger can increase the amount of air and \nfuel burned during each combustion cycle, resulting in an increase in horsepower \n", "and torque. This can result in faster acceleration and enhanced performance \noverall. A supercharger can also improve throttle response by delivering more \npower to the wheels more quickly, thereby making the vehicle feel more responsive\nand controllable. In contrast to turbochargers, which can experience lag as they \nspool up, superchargers deliver consistent power throughout the RPM range. Some \nsupercharger kits come with adjustable settings, allowing you to tailor the boost\npressure and other parameters to your specific performance objectives or driving \nstyle.\nAdvantages of a Supercharger\nIncreased Horsepower and Torque: One of the primary benefits of a supercharger is\nthat it increases the horsepower and torque of an engine. This means that an SUV \nequipped with a supercharger can accelerate faster and tow heavier loads.\nImproved Fuel Economy: Contrary to popular belief, a supercharger can actually \nhelp to improve fuel economy. Superchargers are designed to be very efficient and\nuse only the amount of fuel that is necessary to increase the power output of the\nengine.\nReduced Stress on the Engine: A supercharger helps to reduce the stress that is \nplaced on the engine of an SUV by providing additional power without requiring \nthe engine to work as hard.\nIncreased Durability: The use of a supercharger can help to increase the \ndurability of an engine. This is due to the fact that the engine is not being \nstressed as much which can help to extend its lifespan.\nMotor Swaps\nA motor swap refers to the process of replacing the engine in a vehicle with a \ndifferent engine, typically one that is more powerful or has better performance \ncharacteristics. In the context of an off-road vehicle, a motor swap can provide \nseveral benefits. A more powerful engine can provide increased torque and \nhorsepower, which can help you tackle more challenging terrain and obstacles. If \nyour current engine is old or worn out, a motor swap can provide a fresh start \nwith a newer engine that is more reliable and less likely to break down. \nDepending on the engine you choose, a motor swap could result in better fuel \nefficiency and lower operating costs. When you swap your engine, you can choose \nfrom a wide range of different engines and configurations, allowing you to tailor\nyour vehicle to your specific needs and preferences.\nBenefits of a Motor Swap\nIncreased Performance: A motor swap can provide your SUV with a significant power\nincrease. This can mean better acceleration and improved handling.\nBetter Fuel Economy: Newer engines tend to be more efficient than older ones, so \na motor swap could result in improved fuel economy.\nImproved Reliability: By swapping in a newer, more reliable engine, you can \nsignificantly reduce the chances of an unexpected breakdown.\nCost Savings: Over time, a motor swap can save you money on maintenance and \nrepair costs.\nEnvironmental Benefits: A newer, more efficient engine can result in reduced \nemissions, making your SUV more environmentally friendly.\nARB Lockers\nJeep Air Lockers from ARB can significantly improve your four-wheel-drive \nexperience by providing enhanced traction and control in challenging off-road \nsituations. Air Lockers provide improved traction by locking the front and rear \ndifferentials together, allowing the wheels on each axle to rotate at the same \n", "speed. This ensures that both wheels on each axle receive equal torque, \nregardless of the terrain, resulting in improved traction and performance. With \nAir Lockers engaged, you can maintain better control of your Jeep in difficult \nterrain. By providing equal torque to both wheels on each axle, Air Lockers help \nto prevent wheel spin and slippage, making it easier to climb steep hills, crawl \nover rocks, and navigate through mud, sand, and snow. Air Lockers can \nsignificantly enhance your Jeep's off-road capability by allowing you to take on \nmore challenging terrain. With improved traction and control, you can confidently\ntackle steep inclines, deep ruts, and other obstacles that would otherwise be too\ndifficult or impossible to navigate. By providing improved traction and control, \nAir Lockers can also reduce wear and tear on your Jeep's drivetrain. When your \nwheels spin or slip, it puts additional stress on your Jeep's axles, \ndifferential, and other components. With Air Lockers engaged, you can minimize \nthis stress and ensure that your Jeep's drivetrain lasts longer and requires less\nmaintenance.\nAdvantages of ARB Lockers\nIncreased Traction: ARB Lockers offer improved traction in all off-road \nconditions, including mud, sand, snow, and uneven terrain. By locking both axles \ntogether, the tires are forced to turn at the same rate, providing better grip \nand more power to the ground.\nImproved Safety: Since both tires are forced to turn at the same rate, the \nvehicle is more stable and less likely to roll when cornering or on hills. This \nprovides greater safety for the driver and passengers.\nIncreased Reliability: ARB Lockers are designed to withstand extreme off-road \nconditions and provide reliable traction in even the toughest terrain. The locker\nis sealed from the elements, preventing dirt and dust from entering the locker, \nwhich can cause premature wear and failure.\nImproved Performance: The improved traction of an ARB Locker allows the vehicle \nto accelerate faster and provide more power to the ground, resulting in improved \nperformance.\nIncreased Durability: The ARB Locker is designed to be durable, even in the \nharshest off-road conditions. The locker is constructed from high-strength \nmaterials, ensuring it can withstand the toughest off-road conditions.\nWheels & Tires\nThe wheels and tires are critical components of any off-road vehicle, and their \nimportance cannot be overstated. The primary function of the wheels and tires is \nto provide traction. Off-road vehicles need to be able to grip the terrain to \nmaintain traction, and the wheels and tires play a critical role in this. Large, \naggressive tires with deep treads can provide the necessary traction to tackle \nsteep inclines, loose dirt, mud, and other obstacles encountered in off-road \nterrain. The size of the wheels and tires on an off-road vehicle can also impact \nground clearance, which is essential for navigating rocky or uneven terrain. \nBigger tires can provide more ground clearance, allowing the vehicle to pass over\nlarger obstacles without getting hung up. Off-road driving can be tough on wheels\nand tires, with rocks, tree roots, and other obstacles presenting a constant \nhazard. High-quality, durable wheels and tires are essential to withstand the \nharsh conditions of off-road driving. The right wheels and tires can also improve\nhandling, making it easier to control the vehicle in difficult terrain. For \nexample, larger tires with lower air pressure can provide better grip and \nstability on loose surfaces. Finally, the appearance of the wheels and tires is \nan important consideration for many off-road enthusiasts. Custom wheels and tires\ncan enhance the appearance of the vehicle and make it stand out on the trail.\n", "Benefits of Specialized Wheels & Tires\nImproved Handling: Specialized wheels and tires provide better grip and improved \nhandling performance, allowing for more precise cornering and greater control \nwhen driving.\nEnhanced Comfort: Specialized tires are designed to absorb road vibrations and \nreduce noise, making for a smoother ride.\nIncreased Safety: Specialized tires provide better tread life and better traction\non wet surfaces, which increases the safety of your vehicle.\nImproved Aesthetics: Specialized wheels and tires can change the look of your \nvehicle, giving it a more aggressive or sporty appearance.\nBMW M SERIES CUSTOMIZATION\nTEMPE, AZ | PHOENIX, AZ\nBMW-Logo-PNG-File\nBMW M Series\nSheer Driving Pleasure\nThe BMW M series is a line of high-performance vehicles developed by the BMW \nMotorsport division (now known as BMW M GmbH). These cars are built with the \nintention of providing an exceptional driving experience, with an emphasis on \npower, handling, and precision.\nThe first BMW M car was the M1, which was produced in 1978. Since then, BMW has \ncreated a variety of M cars, including the M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, X3 M, X4 M, X5 M, \nX6 M, and Z4 M. These cars are known for their powerful engines, upgraded \nsuspensions, larger brakes, and distinctive styling.\nThe M series cars are designed for performance driving enthusiasts who want a \nvehicle that can be driven both on the street and on the track. They offer a \ncombination of luxury and performance, with high-quality materials used \nthroughout the interior, as well as cutting-edge technology and safety features. \nThe M series is widely considered to be one of the most respected performance car\nlineups in the world.\nApex Customs is a BMW M Series specialist. When you bring your BMW M Series to \nour service center, you'll get the benefit of our professionals' extensive \nknowledge and experience. When you shop with us, you may choose from a wide \nvariety of accessories and additions to make your vehicle look and feel unique \nand representative of who you are. In addition to a shared love of automobiles, \nour team has the expertise to meet the individual requirements of each owner and \nvehicle.\nphoto-1553505192-acca7d4509be?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx\n8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1190&q=80\nBMW M Series Customization\nTrending\n", "EB207743_650x425\nDSC_3648_650x425\nEB207766_650x425-2\nDSC_3668_650x425\nDSC_3660_650x425\nCold Air Intake\nA cold air intake is an aftermarket engine upgrade that helps to increase power \nand fuel efficiency of your Dodge Charger/Challenger. It increases the amount of \nair that is drawn into the engine, allowing for a more efficient burn of fuel. In\naddition, the air is cooler, which helps to reduce the temperature of the engine,\nfurther improving its efficiency and power output. Cold air intakes are usually \ninstalled on the side of an engine bay and draw in air from outside the vehicle. \nThe colder air is denser and contains more oxygen, resulting in a more efficient \ncombustion of fuel. Cold air intakes also help to reduce the amount of heat \ngenerated by the engine, which can reduce engine wear and tear over time.\nBenefits of Cold Air Intake:\nIncreases power and fuel efficiency of Dodge Charger/Challenger\nDraws in air from outside the vehicle\nColder air is denser and contains more oxygen, resulting in a more efficient \ncombustion of fuel\nHelps to reduce the amount of heat generated by the engine, which can reduce \nengine wear and tear over time\nUsually installed on the side of an engine bay\nLimited Slip Differential\na limited slip differential can improve the performance of your BMW M series car \nby providing better traction, more control, improved handling, and better \nlaunches. A limited slip differential can transfer power to the wheels with the \nmost traction, which can improve acceleration and cornering. This is because an \nLSD will prevent one wheel from spinning excessively, thereby transferring more \npower to the wheel with better traction. With an LSD, you have more control over \nyour car in high-speed cornering situations. This is because the LSD will \ntransfer more torque to the outside wheel, which helps keep the car stable and \nprevent understeer or oversteer. LSD can also improve the handling of your car by\nreducing the likelihood of wheel spin, which can cause a loss of control. The LSD\ncan also help reduce the amount of body roll during cornering, which can improve \noverall stability. With an LSD, you can get better launches from a standing \nstart. This is because the LSD will transfer more power to the wheel with better \ntraction, which can reduce wheel spin and improve acceleration\nBenefits of Limited Slip Differential:\nImproved traction\nMore control\nImproved handling\nBetter launches\nTransfers power to wheels with most traction\nReduces wheel spin\nReduces body roll\nPrevents understeer or oversteer\nImproves stability\nPerformance Suspension & Swaybars\n", "Upgrading to a performance suspension and sway bar system can greatly improve \nyour BMW M series handling, traction, steering response, and customizability, all\nof which can lead to a more engaging and enjoyable driving experience. A \nperformance suspension and sway bar system can improve your car's handling by \nreducing body roll, improving cornering grip, and reducing understeer or \noversteer tendencies. This allows your car to stay more planted and stable during\naggressive driving, which can lead to faster lap times on a racetrack or improved\ndriving confidence on the road. A performance suspension system can help keep \nyour car's tires in better contact with the road surface, which can improve \ntraction and acceleration. This is because a stiffer suspension will help keep \nyour car's weight transfer more controlled during hard acceleration or cornering,\nwhich can prevent wheelspin and improve overall grip. Upgrading to a performance \nsway bar can improve your car's steering response by reducing body roll and \nincreasing the amount of weight transfer to the outside wheels during cornering. \nThis can improve your car's turn-in response and give you more confidence to take\ncorners at higher speeds. Performance suspension and sway bar systems are \ntypically adjustable, allowing you to fine-tune your car's handling \ncharacteristics to your liking. This means you can adjust your suspension and \nsway bar settings to match your driving style or specific track conditions, which\ncan lead to faster lap times and a more enjoyable driving experience overall.\nAdvantages of Performance Suspension & Sway Bars:\nImproved handling by reducing body roll and improving cornering grip\nImproved traction and acceleration due to increased contact with the road surface\nImproved steering response by reducing body roll and increasing weight transfer \nto the outside wheels during cornering\nAbility to customize and fine-tune suspension and sway bar settings to match \ndriving style or track conditions\n \nPerformance Exhaust\nA performance exhaust system is an aftermarket upgrade that replaces the stock \nexhaust system with a higher-performing exhaust system. A performance exhaust \nsystem can provide noticeable improvements in engine performance, especially when\ncombined with other modifications such as a cold air intake or engine tuning. A \nperformance exhaust system typically has larger diameter pipes and fewer \nrestrictions than a stock exhaust system, which allows for more exhaust gases to \nflow out of the engine. This can increase horsepower and torque, especially at \nhigh RPMs. A performance exhaust system can improve the scavenging effect, which \nis the flow of exhaust gases out of the engine. This helps to remove exhaust \ngases from the combustion chamber more efficiently, which can increase engine \npower and efficiency. A performance exhaust system can reduce back pressure, \nwhich is the pressure that builds up in the exhaust system as a result of the \nexhaust gases flowing out of the engine. Reducing back pressure can improve \nengine performance by allowing the engine to breathe more freely. A performance \nexhaust system can also improve the sound of your vehicle, giving it a more \naggressive or sporty tone. This is achieved by replacing the stock muffler with a\nhigh-performance muffler or by adding a resonator or other sound-enhancing \ndevice.\nBenefits of Performance Exhaust:\nReplaces stock exhaust system with higher-performing system\n", "Larger diameter pipes and fewer restrictions\nIncreased horsepower and torque, especially at high RPMs\nImproved scavenging effect\nReduced back pressure\nImproved engine performance and efficiency\nImproved vehicle sound\nAero Kit\nThe BMW M Aerodynamics package emphasizes the vehicle's commanding sportiness \nwith its unique bumpers, eye-catching, aerodynamically enhanced sill skirts in \nthe body color, modified brake air ducting, underbody paneling, and a rear \ndiffuser insert in a contrasting color. The BMW M Aerodynamics package is \ndesigned to improve your car's aerodynamics, reducing drag and increasing \ndownforce. This can improve your car's stability at high speeds, reduce wind \nnoise, and improve fuel efficiency. The M Aerodynamics package includes larger \nair intakes and additional cooling vents that can improve engine cooling and help\nprevent overheating. This can help maintain your car's performance during hard \ndriving, and reduce wear and tear on the engine components. The M Aerodynamics \npackage includes larger brake air ducts that can help cool your car's brakes, \nreducing fade and improving overall braking performance. This can be particularly\nbeneficial during high-performance driving or in racing conditions. The M \nAerodynamics package also gives your car a more aggressive and sporty appearance,\nwhich can enhance your car's overall aesthetic appeal and make it stand out on \nthe road. The BMW M Aerodynamics package can improve your car's performance in \nterms of aerodynamics, cooling, braking, and aesthetics. By reducing drag and \nincreasing downforce, the M Aerodynamics package can improve your car's stability\nat high speeds, while the enhanced cooling and braking components can help \nmaintain your car's performance during hard driving.\nAdvantages of an Aero Kit\nEnhances vehicle's sportiness with unique bumpers and aerodynamically enhanced \nsill skirts\nImproves car's aerodynamics, reducing drag and increasing downforce\nLarger air intakes and additional cooling vents improve engine cooling and \nprevent overheating\nLarger brake air ducts help cool brakes, reducing fade and improving braking \nperformance\nGives car more aggressive and sporty appearance, enhancing aesthetic appeal\nRear Wing / Rear Diffuser / Spoiler\nA rear wing, rear diffuser, or spoiler can improve your BMW M series performance \nby reducing drag, increasing downforce, enhancing traction, and improving \nhandling. By improving these factors, you can enjoy a more engaging and enjoyable\ndriving experience. A rear wing, rear diffuser, or spoiler can improve your car's\naerodynamics by reducing drag and increasing downforce. This can improve your \ncar's stability at high speeds, reduce wind noise, and improve fuel efficiency. A\nrear wing or spoiler can also enhance traction by increasing downforce on the \nrear wheels. This can improve your car's grip during acceleration and cornering \nand reduce the likelihood of oversteer. By improving downforce, a rear wing or \nspoiler can improve your car's handling by reducing body roll and increasing \nstability during high-speed maneuvers. This can allow you to take corners at \nhigher speeds with greater confidence and control. A rear wing, rear diffuser, or\nspoiler can also give your car a more aggressive and sporty appearance, which can\n", "enhance your car's overall aesthetic appeal and make it stand out on the road.\nBenefits of a Rear Wing / Rear Diffuser / Spoiler\nReduces drag and increases downforce, improving aerodynamics\nImproves stability at high speeds, reduces wind noise, and increases fuel \nefficiency\nEnhances traction and grip during acceleration and cornering\nImproves handling by reducing body roll and increasing stability during \nhigh-speed maneuvers\nEnhances aesthetic appeal and makes car stand out on the road\nCustom Grill\nA custom grill can improve the looks and performance of your BMW M Series by \nenhancing its appearance, improving airflow, reducing drag, and potentially \nincreasing resale value. A custom grill can enhance the appearance of your car by\ngiving it a unique and personalized look. This can make your car stand out on the\nroad and show off your individual style. A custom grill can improve your car's \nperformance by allowing better airflow to the engine and cooling systems. This \ncan help your car run cooler, reduce the risk of overheating, and potentially \nimprove engine performance. A custom grill can also improve your car's \naerodynamics by reducing drag and improving airflow over the body of the car. \nThis can improve your car's stability at high speeds and reduce wind noise. A \ncustom grill can also increase the resale value of your car by enhancing its \nappearance and making it more attractive to potential buyers.\nAdvantages of a Custom Grill:\nReduces drag and increases downforce, improving aerodynamics\nImproves stability at high speeds, reduces wind noise, and increases fuel \nefficiency\nEnhances traction and grip during acceleration and cornering\nImproves handling by reducing body roll and increasing stability during \nhigh-speed maneuvers\nEnhances aesthetic appeal and makes car stand out on the road\nCarbon Fiber Part Installations (Engine cover, brake handle, mirror caps, shift \ncontrol)\nCarbon fiber components can boost your BMW M series car's performance by lowering\nweight, boosting stiffness, enhancing aerodynamics, and enhancing style. You can \nhave a more engaging and enjoyable driving experience by enhancing these factors.\nCarbon fiber parts are significantly lighter than their metal counterparts. By \nreplacing heavier parts with carbon fiber, you can reduce the overall weight of \nyour car, which can improve acceleration, braking, and handling. Carbon fiber is \nalso stiffer than metal, which can improve the rigidity of your car's body and \nchassis. This can enhance your car's handling and stability, and reduce body roll\nduring high-speed maneuvers. Carbon fiber parts can also improve your car's \naerodynamics by reducing drag and improving airflow over the body of the car. \nThis can improve your car's stability at high speeds and reduce wind noise. \nCarbon fiber parts can also enhance the appearance of your car by giving it a \nsportier and more aggressive look. This can make your car stand out on the road \nand show off your individual style.\nBenefits of Carbon Fiber Part Installations:\n", "Significantly lighter than metal counterparts\nImproved acceleration, braking and handling\nImproved rigidity of your car's body and chassis\nReduced drag and improved airflow over body\nEnhanced appearance with a sportier and more aggressive look\nTurboCharger Upgrade\nYou can have a more interesting and thrilling driving experience by upgrading the\nturbocharger in your BMW M series. A turbocharger upgrade can significantly \nincrease the power output of your car's engine. By compressing more air into the \nengine, a turbocharger can increase the amount of fuel that can be burned, \nresulting in a significant increase in horsepower and torque. With a turbocharger\nupgrade, your car can accelerate much faster due to the increased power output. \nThe turbocharger allows the engine to produce more torque at lower RPMs, \nproviding instant acceleration when you step on the gas pedal. A turbocharger \nupgrade can also improve your car's fuel efficiency, as the turbocharger allows \nthe engine to burn fuel more efficiently. This can result in better gas mileage, \nwhich can save you money on fuel costs over time. A turbocharger upgrade can also\nincrease the durability of your car's engine. By reducing the amount of work that\nthe engine must do to produce power, a turbocharger can reduce the wear and tear \non engine components, resulting in longer engine life.\nAdvantages of a TurboCharger Upgrade:\nSignificantly increases power output\nAllows for faster acceleration\nImproves fuel efficiency\nIncreases engine durability\nReduces wear and tear on engine components\nWheels & Tires\nThe wheels and tires of your vehicle are a crucial component of the vehicle's \nperformance and can have a significant impact on its handling, traction, and \noverall performance. Upgraded wheels and tires can improve a vehicle's traction, \nespecially during acceleration, braking, and cornering, by providing better grip.\nThis may lead to improved control and faster lap times. Upgrading to wheels and \ntires that are lighter and stiffer can help your car handle better by reducing \nthe weight that isn't supported by springs and making the steering more \nresponsive. This can make driving more engaging and responsive. Wider tires can \nimprove a vehicle's cornering grip, allowing for higher cornering speeds. By \nchoosing the right combination of wheel and tire sizes, you can make the vehicle \nhandle and perform the way you want it to, based on how you drive or how well you\nwant it to perform. Upgrading your wheels and tires can be a great way to boost \nperformance, particularly if you're looking to improve traction and handling.\nBenefits of Upgraded Wheels & Tires\nImproves traction, especially during acceleration, braking, and cornering\nLighter and stiffer wheels and tires can improve handling\nWider tires can improve cornering grip, allowing for higher cornering speeds\nRight combination of wheel and tire sizes can tailor the vehicle to your driving \nstyle and desired performance\nUpgrading wheels and tires can be a great way to boost performance, particularly \n", "if looking to improve traction and handling\nRANGE ROVER CUSTOMIZATION\nTEMPE, AZ | PHOENIX, AZ\nJAG-ROVER copy\nRange Rover\nLuxury Redesigned\nThe Range Rover is a high-end luxury SUV that is renowned for its elegant styling\nand premium equipment. With luxury materials, a roomy interior, and a variety of \ncutting-edge technologies, including a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated \nseats, and a top-of-the-line audio system.\nThe Range Rover is renowned for its off-road prowess as well. It is a well-liked \noption for drivers who appreciate outdoor activities because it is made to tackle\nchallenging terrain and poor weather conditions.\nThe Range Rover has excellent performance, strong engines, and a comfortable \nride. It also has a variety of cutting-edge technology, like the Terrain Response\nsystem that lets drivers adjust their driving style according to the terrain.\nA number of cutting-edge safety systems, including adaptive cruise control, lane \ndeparture warning, and a rearview camera, are included with the Range Rover. \nThese characteristics contribute to the safety of both drivers and passengers on \nthe road.\nLand Rover, a reputable brand with a long history of creating high-quality, \nenduring automobiles, is the company that makes the Range Rover. The company is \nrenowned for its commitment to innovation and client satisfaction and has a \nreputation for excellence.\nThose that seek luxury, off-road prowess, performance, and safety should choose \nthe Range Rover. It is a well-liked option for drivers who want a high-end car \nthat can handle both city and off-road driving since it is a flexible SUV that is\nengineered to handle a variety of driving circumstances.\nAt Apex Customs, we love working on Range Rover vehicles. Our technicians have \nthe experience and expertise to take your Range Rover to a whole new level of \nsophistication and class. We offer a complete line of personalization and \ncustomization options to make your ride distinctive, yet reflective of your \npersonality. Apart from our passion for all things with wheels, our collective \nexperience as a team understands the unique needs of every owner and vehicle.\n \nphoto-1563720223185-11003d516935?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdl\nfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1170&q=80\nRange Rover Customization\n", "Trending\nIMG-8361_650x425\nIMG-8360_650x425\nIMG-8362-Edit_650x425\nIMG-8359_650x425\nIMG-8358-Edit_650x425\nWheels and Tires\nThe wheels and tires are critical components of any off-road vehicle, and their \nimportance cannot be overstated. The primary function of the wheels and tires is \nto provide traction. Off-road vehicles need to be able to grip the terrain to \nmaintain traction, and the wheels and tires play a critical role in this. Large, \naggressive tires with deep treads can provide the necessary traction to tackle \nsteep inclines, loose dirt, mud, and other obstacles encountered in off-road \nterrain. The size of the wheels and tires on an off-road vehicle can also impact \nground clearance, which is essential for navigating rocky or uneven terrain. \nBigger tires can provide more ground clearance, allowing the vehicle to pass over\nlarger obstacles without getting hung up. Off-road driving can be tough on wheels\nand tires, with rocks, tree roots, and other obstacles presenting a constant \nhazard. High-quality, durable wheels and tires are essential to withstand the \nharsh conditions of off-road driving. The right wheels and tires can also improve\nhandling, making it easier to control the vehicle in difficult terrain. For \nexample, larger tires with lower air pressure can provide better grip and \nstability on loose surfaces. Finally, the appearance of the wheels and tires is \nan important consideration for many off-road enthusiasts. Custom wheels and tires\ncan enhance the appearance of the vehicle and make it stand out on the trail.\nAdvantages of Upgraded Wheels & Tires\nImproves traction, especially during acceleration, braking, and cornering\nLighter and stiffer wheels and tires can improve handling\nWider tires can improve cornering grip, allowing for higher cornering speeds\nRight combination of wheel and tire sizes can tailor the vehicle to your driving \nstyle and desired performance\nUpgrading wheels and tires can be a great way to boost performance, particularly \nif looking to improve traction and handling\nSide Steps & Bars\nWhile side steps and bars may not improve the performance of your Range Rover, \nthey can provide a number of other benefits that can enhance your driving \nexperience and add to the functionality and appearance of your vehicle. Side \nsteps make it easier to get in and out of your Range Rover, especially for \npassengers who may have difficulty stepping up into a high vehicle. Side steps \nand bars can provide a safer entry and exit experience by providing a sturdy \nplatform for passengers to step on, reducing the risk of slipping and falling. \nSide steps and bars can protect the sides of your Range Rover from damage, such \nas scratches and dings, that can occur from rocks, debris, or other vehicles. \nSide steps and bars can enhance the appearance of your Range Rover, giving it a \nmore rugged and off-road-ready look. Side steps and bars can also be used as a \nmounting point for additional accessories, such as roof racks, lighting, or \nantennas, which can improve the functionality of your Range Rover.\nBenefits of Side Steps & Bars for Range Rover:\n", "Easier to get in & out of vehicle\nProvide a safer entry & exit experience\nProtect sides from scratches & dings\nEnhance appearance & give a more rugged look\nMounting point for additional accessories\nCarbon Fiber\nReplacing heavy or aerodynamically inefficient parts with carbon fiber ones can \nimprove the performance of your SUV in several ways, making it faster, more \nefficient, and more durable. Carbon fiber is much lighter than steel or aluminum,\nwhich means that replacing heavier parts with carbon fiber ones can reduce the \noverall weight of your SUV. This reduction in weight can improve acceleration, \nhandling, and fuel efficiency. Carbon fiber parts can be designed with complex \nshapes and contours that improve the aerodynamics of your SUV. This can reduce \ndrag and improve stability at high speeds, making your SUV faster and more \nefficient. Carbon fiber is also incredibly strong and stiff, which means that \nparts made from carbon fiber can withstand more stress and deformation than \nequivalent parts made from other materials. This increased strength can improve \nthe durability and longevity of your SUV, especially if you use it for off-road \ndriving or other demanding activities.\nAdvantages of Carbon Fiber Parts:\nSignificantly lighter than metal counterparts\nImproved acceleration, braking and handling\nImproved rigidity of your car's body and chassis\nReduced drag and improved airflow over body\nEnhanced appearance with a sportier and more aggressive look\nGrills & Vents\nAn upgraded grill and vent system can improve the performance, durability, and \nappearance of your SUV, making it a better choice for off-road driving. When \nyou're off-roading, your SUV's engine and transmission are working harder than \nthey would be on the road, which generates more heat. An upgraded grill and vent \nsystem can help improve airflow and cooling to the engine, helping it to perform \nbetter and last longer. Off-road driving can expose your SUV to a lot of debris \nand rough terrain, which can damage the front end of your vehicle. A stronger, \nmore durable grill can help protect your SUV's radiator, engine, and other \ncritical components from damage. An upgraded grill and vent system can also give \nyour SUV a more aggressive, rugged appearance, which can be an important factor \nfor off-road enthusiasts who want their vehicle to look as tough as it performs.\nBenefits of Upgraded Grills & Vents:\nImproved performance and durability\nImproved airflow and cooling\nProtection of radiator, engine and other critical components\nAggressive, rugged appearance\nHeight Lowering Air Suspension Kits\nA height lowering air suspension kit for a Range Rover can potentially increase \nits performance in several ways. Lowering the ride height of a Range Rover \nthrough an air suspension kit can lower the vehicle's center of gravity. This can\nimprove handling and stability by reducing body roll and improving cornering \ngrip. Lowering the ride height of your Range Rover can also improve its \naerodynamics by reducing drag and improving airflow over the body of the car. \nThis can improve your vehicle's stability at high speeds and reduce wind noise. A\n", "height lowering air suspension kit can also enhance the appearance of your Range \nRover by giving it a sportier and more aggressive look. This can make your car \nstand out on the road and show off your individual style.\nBenefits of a Height Lowering Air Suspension Kits\nImproved handling and stability\nReduced body roll and improved cornering grip\nImproved aerodynamics by reducing drag and improving airflow\nImproved stability at high speeds and reduced wind noise\nEnhanced appearance by giving it a sportier, aggressive look\nMERCEDES-BENZ CUSTOMIZATION\nTEMPE, AZ | PHOENIX, AZ\nMercedes-Benz_Logo_2010.svg\nMercedes-Benz\nBe One With the Road in your Customized Mercedes-Benz\nGerman luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz is renowned for creating top-notch \nautomobiles with cutting-edge technology, elegant styling, and remarkable \nperformance. The origins of the business may be traced back to the 1880s, when \nKarl Benz created the first petrol-powered car. Since then, Mercedes-Benz has \nestablished itself as a household name and one of the top manufacturers of \npremium vehicles.\nSedans, coupes, SUVs, convertibles, and other types of cars are all available \nfrom Mercedes-Benz. Each model is expertly engineered and meticulously built to \nensure a comfortable and enjoyable driving experience. Several of their cars have\ncutting-edge safety technologies like adaptive braking and collision prevention \naid, which keeps drivers and passengers protected while driving.\nThe Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan, frequently referred to as the \"flagship\" model \nof the company, is one of its most well-known vehicles. The S-Class is a popular \nchoice among executives and luxury automobile fans alike thanks to its roomy and \nopulent interior, cutting-edge technology, and outstanding performance.\nThe GLE SUV is another well-liked design; it is renowned for its smooth ride, \nroomy interior, and off-road prowess. The GLE is equipped with a variety of \ncutting-edge technologies, such as the MBUX infotainment system, which enables \nvoice commands to manage a number of car functions.\nMercedes-Benz automobiles are renowned for their excellence, luxury, and power. \nDrivers who value style, comfort, and innovation in their cars frequently choose \nthem.\nAt Apex Customs, we love working on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Our technicians have \nthe experience and expertise to take your Mercedes-Benz to a whole new level of \nsophistication and class. We offer a complete line of personalization and \ncustomization options to make your ride distinctive, yet reflective of your \n", "personality. Apart from our passion for all things with wheels, our collective \nexperience as a team understands the unique needs of every owner and vehicle.\n \n \nphoto-1616789916437-bbf724d10dae?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdl\nfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1170&q=80\nMercedes-Benz Customization\nTrending\nEB207729_650x425\nEB207732_650x425\nDSC_5540_650x425\nDSC_1878_650x425\nDSC_5557_650x425\nSport Walnut Wood Steering Wheel\nA sport walnut wood steering wheel for a Mercedes-Benz is a premium upgrade that \ncan enhance the driving experience of the vehicle by adding both style and \nfunctionality. The steering wheel is made of high-quality walnut wood and \nfeatures a sporty design with a contoured shape for improved grip and control. \nThe walnut wood finish adds a luxurious touch to the interior of the vehicle, \nmaking it feel more upscale and refined. It can also provide a more comfortable \nand ergonomic driving experience, especially during long trips. In addition to \nthe improved aesthetics and ergonomics, some sport walnut wood steering wheels \nfor Mercedes-Benz vehicles may also include additional features such as paddle \nshifters, which allow the driver to shift gears without taking their hands off \nthe steering wheel.\nBenefits of a Sport Walnut Wood Steering Wheel\nMade of high-quality walnut wood\nSporty design with contoured shape\nLuxurious walnut wood finish\nMore comfortable and ergonomic driving experience\nAdditional features such as paddle shifters may be included\nTrunk Spoiler\nA trunk spoiler can improve the performance of your Mercedes-Benz by providing \nbetter aerodynamics, improved handling and stability, and reduced drag. \nAdditionally, it can add a unique and sporty look to your car, which can be a \ngreat way to stand out from the crowd. A trunk spoiler can change the airflow \naround your Mercedes-Benz, creating downforce that helps to keep the car planted \non the road. This can improve handling and stability at high speeds, especially \nin corners or on windy roads. A well-designed spoiler can also reduce drag and \nimprove the car's overall aerodynamics, which can increase speed and fuel \nefficiency. In addition to the performance benefits, a trunk spoiler can also add\na sporty and aggressive look to your Mercedes-Benz, which can enhance its overall\nappearance.\nAdvantages of a Trunk Spoiler\nImproves performance by providing better aerodynamics, improved handling, \n", "stability and reduced drag\nCreates downforce to keep car planted on the road\nImproves speed and fuel efficiency\nAdds unique and sporty look to car\nRear Wing\nYour Mercedes-Benz's performance can be improved with a rear wing that makes it \nmore aerodynamic, gives it better handling and stability, and reduces drag. It \ncan also give your car a unique and sporty look, which can help you stand out \nfrom the crowd. Downforce can be made by a rear wing, which helps keep the back \nof the car on the road. This can make the car easier to control and more stable \nat high speeds, especially in corners or on roads with curves. A well-designed \nrear wing can also cut down on drag and improve the car's aerodynamics, which can\nmake the car go faster and use less gas. In addition to improving performance, a \nrear wing can give your Mercedes-Benz a sporty and aggressive stance, which can \nimprove its overall look.\nBenefits of a Rear Wing:\nImproves aerodynamics\nImproves handling and stability\nReduces drag\nCreates downforce\nMakes car easier to control\nMakes car more stable at high speeds\nMakes car go faster and use less gas\nGives car a sporty and aggressive look\nGrill Upgrade\nA grill upgrade is a great way to enhance the appearance, performance, and \nprotection of your Mercedes-Benz. A grill upgrade can give your Mercedes-Benz a \nmore distinctive and stylish look. There are a wide variety of grill designs \navailable, ranging from sporty and aggressive to elegant and refined, so you can \nchoose a style that fits your personal taste. A high-quality grill upgrade can \nalso improve the airflow to your car's engine, helping to keep it cool and \nimprove its performance. This can be especially important if you have a \nhigh-performance Mercedes-Benz that is subject to greater stress and heat. A new \ngrill can also provide additional protection to the front of your Mercedes-Benz, \nhelping to prevent damage from rocks, debris, and other hazards on the road.\nAdvantages of Grill Upgrade:\nEnhance the appearance, performance, and protection of your Mercedes-Benz\nWide variety of grill designs available\nImprove airflow to car's engine\nProvide additional protection to the front of car\nHelp to prevent damage from hazards on the road\nExhaust Tips\nWhile exhaust tips do not directly impact the performance of your car, they can \nprovide several benefits that can enhance the appearance, sound, and longevity of\nyour vehicle. Exhaust tips can enhance the appearance of your car by adding a \ncustomized and sporty look. They come in a variety of styles, finishes, and \nsizes, allowing you to choose one that best matches your personal style and the \nlook of your car. Some exhaust tips are designed to change the sound of your \ncar's exhaust system, providing a more aggressive and sporty tone. Exhaust tips \nare usually made of stainless steel or other high-quality materials that can \n", "resist rust and corrosion. This can extend the life of your exhaust system and \nkeep it looking great.\nAdvantages of Exhaust Tips:\nEnhance the appearance of your car with a customized and sporty look\nVariety of styles, finishes, and sizes to choose from\nCan change the sound of your car's exhaust system to a more aggressive and sporty\ntone\nMade of stainless steel or other high-quality materials that can resist rust and \ncorrosion\nExtend the life of your exhaust system and keep it looking great\nPerformance Exhaust\nInstalling a performance exhaust system can enhance your auto experience in many \nways. A performance exhaust system can help your engine breathe better, which can\nincrease horsepower and torque. This added power can help you navigate through \ndifficult terrain more easily. A performance exhaust system often has a deeper \nand more aggressive tone compared to the stock exhaust. This can enhance your \ndriving experience by providing a more engaging and exciting exhaust note. \nPerformance exhaust systems are often lighter than the stock exhaust system. This\nreduction in weight can improve your vehicle's overall performance by improving \nacceleration, braking, and handling. Some performance exhaust systems are \ndesigned to tuck up higher than the stock exhaust, which can provide increased \nground clearance. Performance exhaust systems are often made with higher quality \nmaterials than the stock exhaust.\nBenefits of Performance Exhaust:\nImproves engine breathing\nIncreased horsepower and torque\nMore aggressive and engaging exhaust note\nLighter than stock exhaust\nImproved acceleration, braking and handling\nIncreased ground clearance\nMade with higher quality materials\nPerformance Suspension & Lowering\nYour Mercedes-Benz's appearance may be improved in a number of ways by lowering \nthe suspension. Your Mercedes-Benz may look more aggressive and sporty if the \nsuspension is lowered. A lowered suspension can produce a more streamlined and \nsleek profile that can make your car look cool by reducing the distance between \nthe wheels and the wheel arches. Your Mercedes-Benz's overall styling may benefit\nfrom a lowered suspension as well. A variety of aftermarket suspension kits come \nwith parts like springs, struts, and sway bars that can enhance your car's \nperformance and handling while also giving it a more unique and personalized \nappearance. Wheel fitment can be enhanced by lowering your Mercedes-Benz. A \nlowered suspension can enable you to install larger and wider wheels and tires \nthat can further improve the appearance of your car by minimizing the distance \nbetween the wheel arches and the wheels.\nAdvantages of Performance Suspension & Lowering\nLowering the suspension can give your Mercedes-Benz a more aggressive and sporty \nlook\nLowering the suspension can create a more streamlined and sleek profile\n", "Aftermarket suspension kits come with parts like springs, struts, and sway bars \nto enhance performance and handling\nWheel fitment can be enhanced by lowering your Mercedes-Benz, allowing for larger\nand wider wheels and tires\nMinimizing the distance between the wheel arches and the wheels can further \nimprove the appearance of your car\nHand Held Tuning & ECU Remap\nHandheld tuning and ECU remapping can potentially increase the performance of a \nMercedes-Benz in several ways. Handheld tuning and ECU remapping can increase the\namount of horsepower and torque that your engine produces. This can result in \nimproved acceleration, better throttle response, and increased overall power. By \noptimizing your engine's performance, handheld tuning and ECU remapping can \npotentially improve your car's fuel efficiency. This can save you money at the \ngas pump and reduce your carbon footprint. Handheld tuning and ECU remapping can \nbe customized to your specific driving style and preferences. This can result in \na more personalized driving experience that suits your individual needs. Handheld\ntuning and ECU remapping can improve the overall driving dynamics of your \nMercedes-Benz, including better handling, improved stability, and smoother gear \nchanges.\nBenefits of Hand Held Tuning & ECU Remap\nIncrease horsepower and torque\nImproved acceleration, better throttle response, increased power\nImprove fuel efficiency\nCustomized to driving style and preferences\nImproved driving dynamics: better handling, improved stability, smoother gear \nchanges\nCold Air Intake\nA cold air intake is an aftermarket engine upgrade that helps to increase power \nand fuel efficiency of your Mercedes-Benz. It increases the amount of air that is\ndrawn into the engine, allowing for a more efficient burn of fuel. In addition, \nthe air is cooler, which helps to reduce the temperature of the engine, further \nimproving its efficiency and power output. Cold air intakes are usually installed\non the side of an engine bay and draw in air from outside the vehicle. The colder\nair is denser and contains more oxygen, resulting in a more efficient combustion \nof fuel. Cold air intakes also help to reduce the amount of heat generated by the\nengine, which can reduce engine wear and tear over time.\nAdvantages of Cold Air Intake:\nIncreases power and fuel efficiency\nDraws in air from outside the vehicle\nColder air is denser and contains more oxygen, resulting in a more efficient \ncombustion of fuel\nHelps to reduce the amount of heat generated by the engine, which can reduce \nengine wear and tear over time\nUsually installed on the side of an engine bay\nTurboCharger Upgrade\nYou can have a more interesting and thrilling driving experience by upgrading the\nturbocharger in your Mercedes-Benz. A turbocharger upgrade can significantly \nincrease the power output of your car's engine. By compressing more air into the \nengine, a turbocharger can increase the amount of fuel that can be burned, \nresulting in a significant increase in horsepower and torque. With a turbocharger\n", "upgrade, your car can accelerate much faster due to the increased power output. \nThe turbocharger allows the engine to produce more torque at lower RPMs, \nproviding instant acceleration when you step on the gas pedal. A turbocharger \nupgrade can also improve your car's fuel efficiency, as the turbocharger allows \nthe engine to burn fuel more efficiently. This can result in better gas mileage, \nwhich can save you money on fuel costs over time. A turbocharger upgrade can also\nincrease the durability of your car's engine. By reducing the amount of work that\nthe engine must do to produce power, a turbocharger can reduce the wear and tear \non engine components, resulting in longer engine life.\nBenefits of a TurboCharger Upgrade:\nIncreases power output and torque\nAccelerates faster\nImproves fuel efficiency\nIncreases engine durability\nReduces wear and tear on engine components\nLEXUS CUSTOMIZATION\nTEMPE, AZ | PHOENIX, AZ\nlexus\nLEXUS\nThe Relentless Pursuit of Perfection\nLexus is a luxury vehicle brand owned by the Japanese automaker Toyota. The brand\nwas introduced in 1989 with the launch of the Lexus LS sedan, and since then, \nLexus has expanded its lineup to include a range of cars, SUVs, and crossovers.\nLexus vehicles are known for their high-quality materials, advanced technology \nfeatures, and smooth, quiet rides. They are also typically priced higher than \ncomparable non-luxury vehicles, and are often marketed as a status symbol.\nCustomizing the appearance of your Lexus can give it a distinctive look that sets\nit apart from other vehicles on the road. You can add custom paint jobs, unique \nwheels, or body kits to give your Lexus a personalized touch.\nCustomizing your Lexus can also increase its resale value, particularly if you \nchoose upgrades that are popular with buyers.\nAs Lexus customization experts, Apex Customs is in a league of its own. Bringing \nyour Lexus to our repair shop will allow you to take advantage of the expertise \nof our staff. When you partner with us, you'll have access to a vast selection of\naccessories and upgrades that will help you personalize the look of your Lexus \nand make it reflect who you are. Our team has the knowledge and experience to \ncater to the specific needs of each owner and vehicle, in addition to a shared \npassion for cars.\nphoto-1615106806531-183c31fccfdc?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdl\nfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1170&q=80\nLexus Customization\n", "Trending\nSuspension Lowering\nYour Lexus's appearance may be improved in a number of ways by lowering the \nsuspension. Your Lexus may look more aggressive and sporty if the suspension is \nlowered. A lowered suspension can produce a more streamlined and sleek profile \nthat can make your car look cool by reducing the distance between the wheels and \nthe wheel arches. Your Lexus's overall styling may benefit from a lowered \nsuspension as well. A variety of aftermarket suspension kits come with parts like\nsprings, struts, and sway bars that can enhance your car's performance and \nhandling while also giving it a more unique and personalized appearance. Wheel \nfitment can be enhanced by lowering your Lexus. A lowered suspension can enable \nyou to install larger and wider wheels and tires that can further improve the \nappearance of your car by minimizing the distance between the wheel arches and \nthe wheels.\nBenefits of Suspension Lowering\nLowering the suspension can make your Lexus look more aggressive and sporty.\nA lowered suspension can produce a more streamlined and sleek profile.\nAftermarket suspension kits can enhance your car's performance and handling while\nalso giving it a more unique and personalized appearance.\nWheel fitment can be enhanced by lowering your Lexus, allowing larger and wider \nwheels and tires to be installed.\nPerformance Exhaust System\nA performance exhaust system is an aftermarket upgrade that replaces the stock \nexhaust system in your Lexus with a higher-performing exhaust system. A \nperformance exhaust system can provide noticeable improvements in engine \nperformance, especially when combined with other modifications such as a cold air\nintake or engine tuning. A performance exhaust system typically has larger \ndiameter pipes and fewer restrictions than a stock exhaust system, which allows \nfor more exhaust gases to flow out of the engine. This can increase horsepower \nand torque, especially at high RPMs. A performance exhaust system can improve the\nscavenging effect, which is the flow of exhaust gases out of the engine. This \nhelps to remove exhaust gases from the combustion chamber more efficiently, which\ncan increase engine power and efficiency. A performance exhaust system can reduce\nback pressure, which is the pressure that builds up in the exhaust system as a \nresult of the exhaust gases flowing out of the engine. Reducing back pressure can\nimprove engine performance by allowing the engine to breathe more freely. A \nperformance exhaust system can also improve the sound of your vehicle, giving it \na more aggressive or sporty tone. This is achieved by replacing the stock muffler\nwith a high-performance muffler or by adding a resonator or other sound-enhancing\ndevice.\nAdvantages of a Performance Exhaust System\nReplaces the stock exhaust system with a higher-performing exhaust system\nAllows for more exhaust gases to flow out of the engine, increasing horsepower \nand torque\nImproves the scavenging effect, removing exhaust gases from the combustion \nchamber more efficiently\nReduces back pressure, allowing the engine to breathe more freely\nImproves the sound of your vehicle, giving it a more aggressive or sporty tone\n", "Wheel Upgrade\nA wheel upgrade can significantly enhance the look of your Lexus and give it a \nmore personalized and stylish appearance. It can also improve the vehicle's \nperformance and add value to your investment. New wheels can give your Lexus a \nfresh and updated look. There are a wide variety of wheel styles available, from \nsporty and aggressive to more classic and elegant designs, so you can choose the \none that best suits your personal taste and complements the overall styling of \nyour Lexus. Upgrading to larger wheels can also give your Lexus a more powerful \nand muscular appearance. With bigger wheels and lower profile tires, the car's \nstance will be more assertive and dynamic. Wheels are available in a wide range \nof colors, from chrome and polished aluminum to matte black and gunmetal, so you \ncan choose a color that complements your car's paint and accentuates its overall \nstyle. Upgrading to lighter wheels can also improve the performance of your \nvehicle. Lighter wheels reduce unsprung weight and rotational mass, which can \nimprove handling, acceleration, and braking performance.\nBenefits of Wheel Upgrades:\nUpgrading wheels can enhance the look of your Lexus\nWide variety of wheel styles to choose from\nUpgrading to larger wheels gives the car a more powerful and muscular appearance\nWheels available in a wide range of colors\nLighter wheels can reduce unsprung weight and rotational mass, improving \nperformance\n \nPainted Brake Calipers\nPainting auto brake calipers can be a simple and enjoyable way to customize the \nlook of a car while also offering some useful advantages. The main goal of \npainting auto brake calipers is to improve the aesthetics of the brake system and\nwheels of a vehicle. Caliper painting can give the brake calipers, which are \ntypically visible through the wheels, a splash of color and give the car a \nsportier, more distinctive appearance. However, painting brake calipers has \nadvantages beyond just appearance. Cast iron or aluminum, the common materials \nused to make brake calipers, are susceptible to corrosion and rust over time. \nHigh-temperature paint can help shield the calipers from environmental elements \nlike moisture, salt from the road, and debris, extending their lifespan and \nenhancing their performance. Brake calipers that are painted can make it simpler \nto inspect the brakes and find potential problems like leaks or stuck calipers. \nAdditionally, the vivid color can assist in warning the driver or mechanic of any\nbrake-related issues. Some high-temperature brake caliper paints were developed \nto aid in heat dissipation, which can enhance brake performance by lowering the \npossibility of fade or loss of stopping power.\nBenefits of Painted Brake Calipers\nPainting auto brake calipers can improve the aesthetics of the brake system and \nwheels of a vehicle\nCast iron or aluminum brake calipers susceptible to corrosion and rust over time\nHigh-temperature paint shields calipers from environmental elements like \nmoisture, salt from the road, and debris\nPainting brake calipers makes it simpler to inspect the brakes and find potential\nproblems\nVivid color can assist in warning the driver or mechanic of any brake-related \n", "issues\nHigh-temperature brake caliper paint can aid in heat dissipation, which can \nenhance brake performance\nSway Bars\nUpgrading to a performance suspension and sway bar system can greatly improve \nyour vehicle handling, traction, steering response, and customizability, all of \nwhich can lead to a more engaging and enjoyable driving experience. A performance\nsuspension and sway bar system can improve your car's handling by reducing body \nroll, improving cornering grip, and reducing understeer or oversteer tendencies. \nThis allows your car to stay more planted and stable during aggressive driving, \nwhich can lead to faster lap times on a racetrack or improved driving confidence \non the road. A performance suspension system can help keep your car's tires in \nbetter contact with the road surface, which can improve traction and \nacceleration. This is because a stiffer suspension will help keep your car's \nweight transfer more controlled during hard acceleration or cornering, which can \nprevent wheelspin and improve overall grip. Upgrading to a performance sway bar \ncan improve your car's steering response by reducing body roll and increasing the\namount of weight transfer to the outside wheels during cornering. This can \nimprove your car's turn-in response and give you more confidence to take corners \nat higher speeds. Performance suspension and sway bar systems are typically \nadjustable, allowing you to fine-tune your car's handling characteristics to your\nliking. This means you can adjust your suspension and sway bar settings to match \nyour driving style or specific track conditions, which can lead to faster lap \ntimes and a more enjoyable driving experience overall.\nAdvantages of Sway Bars:\nUpgrading to a performance suspension and sway bar system can greatly improve \nvehicle handling, traction, steering response, and customizability\nReduces body roll and improves cornering grip\nKeeps car's weight transfer more controlled during hard acceleration or cornering\nImproves steering response by reducing body roll and increasing weight transfer \nto outside wheels during cornering\nAdjustable settings to match driving style or specific track conditions\nFaster lap times and more enjoyable driving experience overall\nSpoiler\nA spoiler can potentially improve the performance of your Lexus in several ways, \nalthough the specific benefits will depend on the type and design of the spoiler \nas well as the driving conditions. One of the primary functions of a spoiler is \nto improve a vehicle's aerodynamics by reducing drag and increasing downforce. By\nredirecting airflow over the rear of the vehicle, a spoiler can help to reduce \nturbulence and increase stability at high speeds. This can result in improved \nhandling, reduced wind noise, and better fuel efficiency. A spoiler can also \nimprove traction and stability by increasing the weight and downward force on the\nrear wheels. This can be particularly useful in high-speed cornering or in wet or\nslippery conditions, where the additional weight can help to keep the vehicle \nplanted on the road. Some spoilers are designed to improve braking performance by\nreducing rear-end lift during hard braking. This can help to maintain stability \nand prevent the vehicle from skidding or losing control. Some high-performance \nspoilers are also designed to provide additional cooling to the brakes or engine \nby directing airflow to these areas. This can help to prevent overheating and \nimprove overall performance.\nAdvantages of a Spoiler:\n", "Improves vehicle aerodynamics by reducing drag and increasing downforce\nReduces turbulence and increases stability at high speeds\nImproves handling, reduces wind noise, and better fuel efficiency\nIncreases weight and downward force on rear wheels, improving traction and \nstability\nReduces rear-end lift during hard braking, increasing stability\nProvides additional cooling to brakes and engine, preventing overheating\nBody Modifications\nBody modifications can potentially improve the performance of your Lexus by \naltering its aerodynamics, reducing weight, or increasing rigidity. Body kits \ntypically consist of front and rear bumpers, side skirts, and a rear spoiler, and\nare designed to improve a vehicle's aerodynamics by reducing drag and increasing \ndownforce. By redirecting airflow over and around the vehicle, a well-designed \nbody kit can improve handling and stability at high speeds, as well as reduce \nwind noise and increase fuel efficiency. Carbon fiber is a lightweight and strong\nmaterial that can be used to replace heavier factory components like hoods, \ntrunks, fenders, and even body panels. By reducing the weight of the vehicle, \ncarbon fiber components can improve acceleration, handling, and braking \nperformance, as well as increase fuel efficiency. Chassis bracing involves \nreinforcing the structural rigidity of the vehicle's frame and body, typically \nthrough the use of additional bars or braces. By reducing flex and twist in the \nchassis, chassis bracing can improve handling and stability, as well as reduce \nbody roll and improve cornering performance.\nBenefits of Body Modifications:\nBody modifications can improve the performance of a Lexus\nBody kits can reduce drag, increase downforce, and improve handling and stability\nCarbon fiber components can reduce the weight of the vehicle and improve \nacceleration, handling, and braking performance\nChassis bracing can reduce flex and twist in the chassis and improve handling and\nstability\nCarbon Fiber Pattern Wrap\nYour car's appearance could be improved by a carbon fiber body wrap. Carbon fiber\nhas a distinctive and distinctive appearance that can give your car a customized \nand high-performance look. Without the expense and time-consuming need for \nmodifications, a carbon fiber wrap can give the appearance of carbon fiber. A \ncarbon fiber wrap can give your car a sleeker, more contemporary look. Your car's\nhood, roof, and trunk can all receive the wrap, which can give your vehicle a \nunified and striking appearance. A carbon fiber wrap can also guard against \ndings, chips, and other types of damage to your car's paint. The wrap is \nconstructed of a sturdy, high-quality material that can withstand the elements \nand keep your car looking great for longer. Compared to other custom \nmodifications, a carbon fiber wrap is a reasonably priced choice that can still \nsignificantly improve the look of your car.\nAdvantages of Carbon Fiber Pattern Wrap:\nCarbon fiber body wrap gives cars a distinctive and high-performance look\nWithout needing modifications, carbon fiber wrap can give the appearance of \ncarbon fiber\nCarbon fiber wrap can give car a sleeker, more contemporary look\nWrap can cover hood, roof, and trunk to give unified and striking appearance\n", "Carbon fiber wrap guards against dings, chips, and other types of paint damage\nConstructed of sturdy, high-quality material that can withstand the elements and \nkeep car looking great for longer\nCompared to other modifications, carbon fiber wrap is a reasonably priced choice \nthat can significantly improve car's look\n \nWheels & Tires\nThe wheels and tires of your Lexus are a crucial component of the vehicle's \nperformance and can have a significant impact on its handling, traction, and \noverall performance. Upgraded wheels and tires can improve a vehicle's traction, \nespecially during acceleration, braking, and cornering, by providing better grip.\nThis may lead to improved control and faster lap times. Upgrading to wheels and \ntires that are lighter and stiffer can help your car handle better by reducing \nthe weight that isn't supported by springs and making the steering more \nresponsive. This can make driving more engaging and responsive. Wider tires can \nimprove a vehicle's cornering grip, allowing for higher cornering speeds. By \nchoosing the right combination of wheel and tire sizes, you can make the vehicle \nhandle and perform the way you want it to, based on how you drive or how well you\nwant it to perform. Upgrading the wheels and tires of your Lexus can be a great \nway to boost its performance, particularly if you're looking to improve traction,\nhandling, and overall performance.\nAdvantages of Upgraded Wheels & Tires:\nUpgrading wheels can enhance the look of your Lexus\nWide variety of wheel styles to choose from\nUpgrading to larger wheels gives the car a more powerful and muscular appearance\nWheels available in a wide range of colors\nLighter wheels can reduce unsprung weight and rotational mass, improving \nperformance\nOVERLAND UPGRADES\nTEMPE, AZ | PHOENIX, AZ\noverland-Depositphotos_583072458_L copy\nOVERLAND UPGRADES\nBe Adventure Ready\nOverland upgrades can make your off-road driving experience safer, more \ncomfortable, and more enjoyable by improving your vehicle's performance and \ncapabilities.\nUpgrading your vehicle's suspension system can improve your off-road driving \nexperience by providing better handling and a smoother ride over rough terrain. \nThis can also help prevent damage to your vehicle's frame and other components.\nChoosing the right tires for off-road driving can make a huge difference in how \nyour vehicle performs. Off-road tires with aggressive tread patterns and stronger\nsidewalls can provide better traction and handling on rough terrain.\n", "Skid plates can protect your vehicle's undercarriage from damage when driving \nover rocks and other obstacles. They are especially useful for protecting your \nvehicle's oil pan, transmission, and other critical components.\nA winch can be a lifesaver when you're stuck in mud, sand, or snow. It allows you\nto pull yourself out of tricky situations or help other vehicles that are stuck.\nUpgrading your lighting system can help you see better when driving off-road, \nespecially at night. LED light bars and auxiliary lights can provide bright, \nfocused illumination that can help you navigate through rough terrain.\nA roof rack can provide extra storage space for your gear, allowing you to bring \nmore supplies and equipment on your off-road adventures.\nApex Customs is unparalleled in its field as an authority on overland \nimprovements and modifications. Don't hesitate to take advantage of the knowledge\nof our mechanics by bringing your overland vehicle to our service center. If you \nwork with us, you may customize the style of your overland vehicle to express \nyour individuality with a wide variety of accessories and improvements. Because \nof our team's expertise and dedication, we are able to meet the needs of each \nindividual customer and their vehicles.\nphoto-1676497589228-059b15a9df6a?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdl\nfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1170&q=80\nOverland Customization\nTrending\n751_7375_650x425\n751_7398_650x425\n751_7393_650x425\n751_7411_650x425\n751_7405_650x425\nReliability Evaluation & Mechanical Overhaul\nA reliability evaluation and mechanical overhaul can help extend the lifespan of \nyour SUV and ensure that it runs smoothly and safely for years to come. A \nreliability evaluation can help identify any potential issues or areas of concern\nwith your SUV's mechanical systems. This can include issues such as worn-out \nparts, leaks, or other problems that could impact the reliability and safety of \nyour vehicle. By addressing any potential issues identified during the \nevaluation, you can help prevent unexpected breakdowns or mechanical failures \nwhile driving. This can save you time, money, and stress associated with \nunexpected repairs. A mechanical overhaul can help improve the overall \nperformance of your SUV. This may include replacing worn-out parts, tuning the \nengine, or improving the suspension or braking systems. These improvements can \nhelp make your SUV more responsive, efficient, and enjoyable to drive. Regular \nmaintenance and overhauls can help ensure that your SUV is safe to drive. By \naddressing any potential safety issues, you can help prevent accidents and keep \nyourself and your passengers safe on the road.\nBenefits of a Reliability Evaluation & Mechanical Overhaul\nReliability evaluation\n", "Mechanical overhaul\nIdentifying potential issues\nPreventing unexpected breakdowns\nReplacing worn-out parts\nTuning the engine\nImproving suspension or braking systems\nRegular maintenance\nAddressing any potential safety issues\nAll-Terrain Tire Upgrade\nAll-terrain tires are an excellent investment for anyone who enjoys off-roading, \nas they can greatly improve your vehicle's performance and safety in a variety of\nconditions. All-terrain tires are designed with deeper treads and larger voids \nbetween the treads, which allow for better traction on loose or uneven surfaces \nlike mud, gravel, and rocks. This means you'll be less likely to get stuck and \nmore likely to maintain control of your vehicle. All-terrain tires are typically \nmade with stronger materials and thicker rubber to withstand the rough and tumble\nterrain of off-roading. This means you'll be less likely to suffer punctures or \nother damage to your tires. All-terrain tires also provide a smoother ride on \nrough terrain, which can make your off-roading experience more comfortable and \nless jarring on your vehicle and passengers. All-terrain tires are designed to \nperform well both on and off the road, which means you won't need to switch out \nyour tires when transitioning between different types of terrain.\nAdvantages of All-Terrain Tire Upgrade\nAll-terrain tires are an excellent investment for anyone who enjoys off-roading\nDeeper treads and larger voids between the treads allow for better traction on \nloose or uneven surfaces\nAll-terrain tires are typically made with stronger materials and thicker rubber\nAll-terrain tires provide a smoother ride on rough terrain\nAll-terrain tires are designed to perform well both on and off the road\nFull Sized Spare and Tire Carrier\nA full-size spare tire has the same dimensions as your regular tires and can be \nused for driving just like a tire that was initially mounted. One of the \nfull-size spare's main advantages is that, because it's the same size, after it's\nplaced, it shouldn't affect how well your vehicle drives. Having a spare tire and\na carrier for is essential for when the going gets hard on the road. The drivers \nof off-road vehicles aren't afraid to get physical. Tires are constantly \nsubjected to hazards such as slush, large rocks, and overlanding on paths that \ncan hardly be termed trails. Having a spare tire and a carrier for it mounted in \nthe truck bed increases the likelihood that you will reach your destination and \nbe able to get back on the road again.\nBenefits of a Full Sized Spare and Tire Carrier\nA full-size spare tire has the same dimensions as your regular tires and can be \nused for driving just like a tire that was initially mounted\nOne of the full-size spare's main advantages is that, because it's the same size,\nafter it's placed, it shouldn't affect how well your vehicle drives\nHaving a spare tire and a carrier for it is essential for when the going gets \nhard on the road\nThe drivers of off-road vehicles aren't afraid to get physical\nTires are constantly subjected to hazards such as slush, large rocks, and \noverlanding on paths that can hardly be termed trails\n", "Having a spare tire and a carrier for it mounted in the truck bed increases the \nlikelihood that you will reach your destination and be able to get back on the \nroad again\nSuspension Upgrade / Remote Reservoirs \nRemote reservoir shocks are a popular upgrade for off-road enthusiasts looking to\nimprove their SUV's performance and handling in extreme conditions. They consist \nof a main shock absorber connected to a separate reservoir via a high-pressure \nhose. The reservoir is typically mounted remotely from the shock absorber, such \nas on the vehicle's frame or body, hence the name \"remote reservoir\". The main \npurpose of a remote reservoir is to increase the shock absorber's oil capacity, \nwhich helps to dissipate heat more effectively and maintain consistent \nperformance even under heavy use. This is particularly important in off-road \ndriving, where the vehicle may encounter rough terrain, steep inclines, and \nhigh-speed jumps, which can generate a lot of heat and put a lot of stress on the\nshock absorbers. The remote reservoir also allows for more precise tuning of the \nshock absorber's damping characteristics. By adjusting the size and position of \nthe reservoir, as well as the pressure of the nitrogen gas inside it, engineers \ncan fine-tune the shock absorber's compression and rebound rates to provide the \noptimal balance.\nBenefits of a Suspension Upgrade / Remote Reservoirs \nRemote reservoir shocks are a popular upgrade for off-road enthusiasts looking to\nimprove their SUV's performance and handling in extreme conditions\nConsist of a main shock absorber connected to a separate reservoir via a \nhigh-pressure hose\nReservoir is typically mounted remotely from the shock absorber, such as on the \nvehicle's frame or body\nIncrease the shock absorber's oil capacity and dissipate heat more effectively\nParticularly important in off-road driving, where the vehicle may encounter rough\nterrain, steep inclines, and high-speed jumps\nRemote reservoir also allows for more precise tuning of the shock absorber's \ndamping characteristics\nAdjusting size and position of the reservoir, as well as the pressure of the \nnitrogen gas inside it, engineers can fine-tune the shock absorber's compression \nand rebound rates\nRoof Rack\nA roof rack can greatly enhance the functionality and versatility of your SUV and\nmake it more convenient and enjoyable to use for a variety of activities. A roof \nrack allows you to free up interior space in your SUV and carry bulky items, such\nas luggage, bicycles, kayaks, skis, or camping gear, on the roof. With a roof \nrack, you can expand the types of activities you can do with your SUV. For \nexample, you can take a family road trip with all your luggage on the roof, or \nyou can transport bicycles to a nearby park for a day of cycling. A roof rack can\nmake loading and unloading items from your SUV easier and more convenient. By \nmoving bulky items to the roof, you can improve the aerodynamics of your SUV and \nreduce drag, which can help improve fuel efficiency on long trips. A roof rack is\na desirable feature for many SUV buyers, so adding one to your SUV can increase \nits resale value when you decide to sell or trade it in.\nBenefits of a Roof Rack\nFree up interior space in your SUV\nCarry bulky items such as luggage, bicycles, kayaks, skis, or camping gear on the\n", "roof\nExpand the types of activities you can do with your SUV\nImprove the aerodynamics of your SUV and reduce drag\nIncrease your SUV's resale value\nBumper Upgrade / Grill Protection / Winch / Recovery Points\nMounting a winch to your SUV is likely to prove to be a beneficial addition that \nwill make your time spent off-roading much more enjoyable. If you find yourself \nin a difficult situation, such as getting stuck in mud, sand, or snow, a winch \ncan help you free yourself and get unstuck. You can use the winch to pull your \nSUV out of the stuck position and back onto solid ground if you first attach the \nwinch cable to a secure anchor point. Your off-road riding experience can be \nsignificantly enhanced by installing off-road bumpers on your vehicle. These \nbumpers offer your vehicle an increased level of protection, clearance, and \nfunctionality. Recovery points on an SUV are critical safety features that are \ndesigned to allow for safe and effective recovery of the vehicle in case it \nbecomes stuck or immobilized. Recovery points provide secure attachment points \nfor winch cables or tow straps, allowing the vehicle to be pulled out of mud, \nsand, snow, or other difficult terrain.\nBenefits of Installing a Winch on an SUV:\nMakes time spent off-roading more enjoyable\nCan help free yourself from a stuck position\nAttach the winch cable to a secure anchor point\nBenefits of Installing Off-Road Bumpers on an SUV:\nIncreased level of protection\nIncreased level of clearance\nIncreased level of functionality\nBenefits of Recovery Points on an SUV:\nAllow for safe and effective recovery of the vehicle\nProvide secure attachment points for winch cables or tow straps\nCan pull the vehicle out of mud, sand, snow, or other difficult terrain\nOn-board Air\nYou can enjoy the convenience of having air on demand regardless of where you are\nthanks to a on board air system. One of the most common uses of an on-board air \nsystem is to inflate tires. When you're off-roading, you may need to lower your \ntire pressure to increase traction and improve performance. However, when you \nreturn to the road, you'll need to reinflate your tires to their proper pressure.\nAn on-board air system allows you to do this quickly and conveniently, without \nhaving to carry a separate air compressor or drive to a gas station. Another \nbenefit of an on-board air system is that it can power pneumatic tools, such as \nimpact wrenches, drills, and air saws. This can be helpful if you need to make \nrepairs or modifications to your Jeep while off-roading or camping. With an \non-board air system, you can bring the tools you need with you and power them \nusing your vehicle's battery and alternator. An on-board air system can also be \nused to control air lockers. Air lockers are differential lockers that allow you \nto lock the front and rear differentials together, providing improved traction \nand performance in difficult terrain. Many air locker systems require an on-board\nair compressor to function, so installing an on-board air system can help you \ntake advantage of this feature. If your vehicle is equipped with an air \nsuspension system, an on-board air system can help you maintain proper air \npressure and adjust your suspension settings on the fly. This can improve your \n", "ride comfort, handling, and performance in various driving conditions. An \non-board air system can be a valuable addition to your SUV, providing \nconvenience, versatility, and improved performance in various situations.\nBenefits of an On-Board Air System:\nInflate tires quickly and conveniently\nPower pneumatic tools such as impact wrenches, drills, and air saws\nControl air lockers\nMaintain proper air pressure and adjust suspension settings on the fly\nDual Battery Upgrade & Isolation\nA dual battery upgrade and isolation system can greatly enhance the functionality\nand reliability of your SUV, especially if you plan to use it for off-road or \noutdoor activities. With a dual battery system, you can have a dedicated battery \nfor your SUV's accessories, such as the fridge, lights, or charging ports, while \nkeeping the main battery for starting the engine. This ensures that you have a \nreliable power supply for all your needs, without draining the main battery. By \nisolating the two batteries, you can prevent accidental discharge of the main \nbattery and reduce the risk of being stranded with a dead battery in remote \nareas. A dual battery system can extend the lifespan of your batteries, as each \nbattery can be used independently and charged separately, reducing wear and tear \non the main battery. A dual battery system can make it easier and more convenient\nto use your SUV for camping, off-roading, or other outdoor activities. You can \npower your accessories without worrying about draining the main battery or \nneeding to start the engine to recharge it. With a dual battery system, you can \ncustomize your power supply based on your needs. For example, you can install a \nlarger or more powerful secondary battery for longer trips or heavier loads.\nBenefits of Dual Battery Upgrade and Isolation System:\nDedicated battery for accessories\nReliable power supply\nPrevents accidental discharge of main battery\nExtends battery lifespan\nEasier and more convenient to use for outdoor activities\nCustomizable power supply\nFull-Time Refrigerator w/ Rooftop Solar\nA Full-Time Refrigerator with Rooftop Solar refers to a type of refrigeration \nsystem that operates using solar energy generated by photovoltaic panels \ninstalled on the rooftop of your vehicle. This type of refrigerator is designed \nto function continuously and independently of the electric grid, using energy \nstored in batteries when sunlight is not available. The refrigeration system \nitself is typically highly energy-efficient and designed to minimize energy \nconsumption. It may include features such as insulation, advanced temperature \ncontrol systems, and LED lighting to further reduce energy use. Refrigerators \nwith rooftop solar are commonly used in remote areas or in places where access to\nelectricity is limited or unreliable, such as off-road vehicles, off-grid cabins,\nand mobile homes. They offer a sustainable and cost-effective solution for \nstoring and preserving perishable goods, without the need for traditional \nelectricity sources.\nBenefits of a Full-Time Refrigerator with Rooftop Solar:\nSustainable and cost-effective solution for storing and preserving perishable \n", "goods\nIdeal for remote areas or places with limited or unreliable access to electricity\nOperates continuously and independently of the electric grid\nUses energy stored in batteries when sunlight is not available\nHighly energy-efficient and designed to minimize energy consumption\nFeatures such as insulation, advanced temperature control systems, and LED \nlighting to further reduce energy use\nGear Organization Systems / Drawer Systems\nGear organization systems and drawer systems can help you keep your off-road \nvehicle organized and efficient, so you can focus on enjoying your adventure \nwithout worrying about finding or accessing your gear. These systems are designed\nto make the most of the available space in your vehicle, ensuring that you have \nenough room to store all your gear without it cluttering up the cabin or getting \nin the way. Drawer systems allow you to easily access your gear without having to\nunpack everything. You can simply slide out the drawer and grab what you need, \nmaking it easier to find and retrieve items on the go. Gear organization systems \nand drawer systems can help protect your gear from damage and theft. By keeping \nyour gear organized and secure, you can ensure that it stays in good condition \nand is always there when you need it.\nBenefits of Gear Organization Systems and Drawer Systems:\nKeeps your off-road vehicle organized and efficient\nMakes the most of available space in your vehicle\nAllows you to easily access your gear\nProtects your gear from damage and theft\nKeeps your gear organized and secure\nAuxiliary Lighting (Roof Bars, Bumpers, Fog, Rock Lights)\nAuxiliary lighting can significantly improve your off-road vehicle's performance \nand safety by providing additional illumination in low-light or adverse weather \nconditions, allowing you to explore and enjoy the outdoors with greater \nconfidence and peace of mind. Roof bars with auxiliary lights can provide extra \nillumination for long-range visibility on the road, especially in remote areas \nwhere street lights are not available. They can also be used to light up a \ncampsite or work area during night-time activities. Bumpers with built-in \nauxiliary lights can provide additional illumination and improve the visibility \nof your vehicle, especially when driving through dense fog or heavy rain. They \ncan also help you spot obstacles in your path, such as rocks or tree stumps. Fog \nlights are designed to help you see the road in front of you in heavy fog or \nother low-visibility conditions. They provide a wide beam of light that can help \nyou stay on the road and avoid obstacles, while also improving your ability to \nsee other vehicles on the road. Rock lights are designed to provide illumination \naround the tires and under the vehicle, making it easier to see obstacles on the \ntrail and navigate rocky terrain safely. They can also provide additional \nlighting when working on the vehicle or setting up camp.\nBenefits of Auxiliary Lighting:\nProvides additional illumination in low-light or adverse weather conditions\nAdds long-range visibility on the road in remote areas\nImproves visibility of your vehicle in dense fog or heavy rain\nHelps to see the road in front of you in heavy fog or other low-visibility \nconditions\nProvides illumination around the tires and under the vehicle\n", "Makes it easier to see obstacles on the trail and navigate rocky terrain safely\nProvides additional lighting when working on the vehicle or setting up camp\nWater Tanks & Showers\nWater tanks and showers for off-road vehicles are systems that allow you to store\nand use water while on the go, providing a convenient and comfortable way to stay\nclean and hydrated during your outdoor adventures. Water tanks are typically made\nof plastic or other durable materials and are designed to fit into the cargo area\nor undercarriage of a vehicle. They can hold anywhere from a few gallons to over \n20 gallons of water, depending on the size and design. External showers typically\nconsist of a hose or spray nozzle that connects to the water tank and is mounted \noutside the vehicle, providing a quick and easy way to rinse off dirt or sweat \nafter a hike or other outdoor activity. Some water tanks and shower systems also \ncome with filtration or purification options to ensure that the water is safe for\ndrinking and cooking, making them a great addition for extended camping trips or \noff-road adventures. Overall, water tanks and showers for off-road vehicles \nprovide a convenient and self-sufficient way to stay clean and hydrated while on \nthe go, making them a popular accessory for outdoor enthusiasts and travelers.\nBenefits of Water Tanks and Showers for Off-Road Vehicles:\nConvenient and comfortable way to stay clean and hydrated\nCan hold anywhere from a few gallons to over 20 gallons of water\nExternal showers provide quick and easy way to rinse off dirt or sweat\nFiltration and purification options available to ensure water is safe for \ndrinking and cooking\nSelf-sufficient way to stay clean and hydrated while on the go\nSnorkels\nA snorkel is an accessory that can be installed on an off-road vehicle to raise \nthe air intake point to a higher location on the vehicle, usually above the \nroofline or hood. It consists of a plastic or metal tube that extends upward from\nthe engine compartment, connecting to the air intake system of the vehicle. The \nprimary purpose of a snorkel is to allow the engine to draw in clean, dry air \nfrom a higher point on the vehicle, rather than from the lower, dustier air \nintake location under the hood. This can be particularly important when driving \nthrough deep water, mud, or dusty environments, where the lower air intake could \nbe exposed to harmful particles or moisture. Snorkels also offer some other \nbenefits for off-road vehicles, including improved engine performance and \nincreased horsepower, since the engine can draw in more air through the higher \nintake point. They can also help to reduce the risk of engine damage from \nhydro-locking, which can occur when water enters the engine through the air \nintake system, potentially causing significant damage. A snorkel is a useful \naccessory for off-road enthusiasts who frequently drive in dusty or wet \nenvironments and want to protect their engine from harmful debris or moisture \nwhile also improving engine.\nBenefits of a Snorkel:\nAllows the engine to draw in clean, dry air from a higher point on the vehicle\nImproves engine performance and increases horsepower\nReduces the risk of engine damage from hydro-locking\nProtects the engine from harmful debris or moisture\nRoof-top Tent System\nA rooftop tent system can enhance your off-road experience in many ways. One of \nthe main advantages of a rooftop tent system is the convenience it provides. With\n", "a rooftop tent, you don't need to set up and take down a traditional ground tent \nevery night. Instead, you can simply climb up to your tent and get a good night's\nsleep. A rooftop tent system can provide an added level of safety when camping in\nremote or unfamiliar locations. Sleeping off the ground can keep you safe from \nwildlife and other potential dangers. Rooftop tents are often more comfortable \nthan traditional ground tents. They provide a more even surface to sleep on and \nare often equipped with additional features such as ventilation, lighting, and \nstorage. With a rooftop tent system, you can enjoy a better view of your \nsurroundings. This can be especially beneficial when camping in scenic locations \nor when wildlife watching. A rooftop tent system can make it easier to access \nremote camping locations that may not be accessible with a traditional ground \ntent. With a rooftop tent, you can set up camp on uneven or rocky terrain without\nworrying about finding a flat surface for your tent. A rooftop tent system can \nenhance your off-road experience by providing convenience, safety, comfort, and \naccessibility.\nBenefits of a Rooftop Tent System:\nConvenience: no set up and take down of a traditional ground tent every night\nSafety: sleeping off the ground can keep you safe from wildlife and other \npotential dangers\nComfort: more even surface to sleep on, often equipped with additional features \nsuch as ventilation, lighting, and storage\nView: better view of your surroundings\nAccessibility: access remote camping locations that may not be accessible with a \ntraditional ground tent\nMounted Recovery Gear\nMounted recovery gear on an off-road vehicle refers to the various tools and \nequipment that are mounted on the exterior of the vehicle for quick access and \nuse in case of a recovery situation. These items are designed to help extract the\nvehicle from a stuck or disabled position. Some common types of mounted recovery \ngear on an off-road vehicle include winches, recovery straps, D-ring shackles and\ntraction boards. By mounting these recovery tools and equipment on the exterior \nof the vehicle, off-road enthusiasts can have quick and easy access to them in \ncase of a recovery situation, allowing them to quickly and safely extract their \nvehicle from a stuck position.\nBenefits of Mounted Recovery Gear on an Off-Road Vehicle:\nQuick and easy access to the necessary tools and equipment\nAbility to quickly and safely extract the vehicle from a stuck position\nHelps prevent having to carry and store the recovery gear separately\nReduces the amount of time necessary to perform a recovery operation\nTonneau Covers\nTonneau covers are a type of cover designed to fit over the bed of a pickup \ntruck, providing a secure and weatherproof storage solution for cargo. They come \nin a variety of styles and materials, ranging from soft covers made of vinyl or \ncanvas to hard covers made of fiberglass or aluminum. Tonneau covers can be \neither hinged or retractable, allowing you to access the bed of the truck quickly\nand easily. They typically attach to the bed rails of the truck using clamps or \nother fasteners and can be removed or installed in just a few minutes. Tonneau \ncovers help to protect your cargo from the elements, keeping it dry and safe from\nrain, snow, and other weather conditions. Tonneau covers also provide a layer of \nsecurity for your cargo, making it harder for thieves to access and steal your \n", "belongings. Tonneau covers can help to improve the aerodynamics of your truck, \nreducing wind resistance and improving fuel efficiency. Tonneau covers can give \nyour truck a sleek and streamlined look, improving its overall appearance and \nresale value. Tonneau covers are a popular accessory for pickup truck owners who \nwant to protect their cargo from the elements and improve the functionality and \nappearance of their vehicle.\nBenefits of Tonneau Covers:\nProtects cargo from the elements\nProvides a layer of security for cargo\nImproves aerodynamics of truck\nImproves fuel efficiency\nEnhances truck\u2019s overall appearance\nIncreases truck\u2019s resale value\nKegerators\nA kegerator is a refrigeration unit that is designed to store and dispense kegs \nof beer. It is essentially a specialized refrigerator that is equipped with a \nbeer tap and CO2 cylinder to keep the beer cold and properly carbonated. \nKegerators come in a variety of sizes and styles, ranging from small countertop \nmodels that can hold one or two small kegs to larger freestanding units that can \nhold multiple kegs at once. They typically feature a temperature control system \nthat keeps the beer at the optimal serving temperature, and a CO2 regulator that \nhelps maintain the proper carbonation levels. Kegerators are popular among beer \nenthusiasts and off-road enthusiast who want to enjoy their favorite brews out in\nthe wild. With a kegerator, you can enjoy fresh, perfectly chilled beer on tap, \nwithout the need for bottles or cans.\nBenefits of a Kegerator:\nEnjoy fresh, perfectly chilled beer on tap\nTemperature control system keeps beer at optimal serving temperature\nCO2 regulator helps maintain proper carbonation levels\nRange from small countertop models to larger freestanding units\nPortable and convenient for off-road enthusiasts\nGaming Consoles\nPutting a gaming console in your off-road vehicle can provide a source of \nentertainment and fun during long trips or outdoor adventures. It can also be a \nway to connect with other gamers and participate in gaming events while on the \nroad. If you are on a long off-road trip, having a gaming console can provide a \nsource of entertainment during downtime or rest stops. It can be a fun way to \npass the time and relax after a day of driving or exploring. If you are traveling\nwith children or a group of friends, a gaming console can provide entertainment \nfor everyone. It can be a great way to keep kids entertained during long car \nrides and provide a bonding experience for the whole family. If you plan to \ntailgate or camp out in your off-road vehicle, a gaming console can be a fun \naddition to the festivities. You can set up a small gaming area with a TV and \nconsole, providing entertainment for everyone at the event. If you are part of a \ngaming community or organization, you may want to set up your off-road vehicle \nwith a gaming console to participate in mobile gaming competitions or events. \nThis can be a great way to meet other gamers and compete in your favorite games \nwhile on the go.\nBenefits of Putting a Gaming Console in Your Off-Road Vehicle:\n", "Provides entertainment and fun during long trips or outdoor adventures\nA way to connect with other gamers and participate in gaming events while on the \nroad\nA source of entertainment during downtime or rest stops\nA fun way to pass the time and relax after a day of driving or exploring\nProvides entertainment for everyone traveling with children or a group of friends\nA fun addition to tailgating or camping out festivities\nA way to participate in mobile gaming competitions or events\nsPOD Power Management Systems\nsPOD (Specialty Products of the Desert) is a brand of power distribution and \nmanagement systems designed for off-road vehicles. sPOD power management systems \nare designed to centralize and simplify the wiring and control of various \naccessories, such as lights, winches, and audio systems. The sPOD system consists\nof a control module, wiring harnesses, and various switches and relays. The \ncontrol module acts as a central hub for all the electrical connections, \nproviding power and control to all the connected accessories. The wiring \nharnesses are designed to be plug-and-play, making installation quick and easy, \nwhile the switches and relays allow for individual control of each accessory. \nWith a sPOD system, all your off-road accessories can be controlled from a single\nlocation, providing a convenient and streamlined way to manage your vehicle's \nelectrical systems. By centralizing the electrical connections, sPOD systems can \nhelp reduce the amount of wiring needed in your vehicle, simplifying the \ninstallation process and reducing the risk of electrical issues. sPOD systems use\nhigh-quality components and are designed to be rugged and reliable, making them \nideal for use in harsh off-road environments. sPOD systems can be easily expanded\nand customized to meet your specific needs, allowing you to add or remove \naccessories as desired. sPOD power management systems are a popular choice for \noff-road enthusiasts who want a centralized and reliable way to manage their \nvehicle's electrical systems.\nBenefits of sPOD Power Management Systems:\nCentralizes and simplifies wiring and control of various accessories\nPlug-and-play wiring harnesses make installation quick and easy\nIndividual control of each accessory\nReduces amount of wiring needed, simplifying installation process\nHigh-quality components designed to be rugged and reliable\nEasily expanded and customized to meet specific needs\nPopular choice for off-road enthusiasts who want a centralized and reliable way \nto manage their vehicle's electrical systems\nWheels & Tires\nAll-terrain tires are an excellent investment for anyone who enjoys off-roading, \nas they can greatly improve your vehicle's performance and safety in a variety of\nconditions. All-terrain tires are designed with deeper treads and larger voids \nbetween the treads, which allow for better traction on loose or uneven surfaces \nlike mud, gravel, and rocks. This means you'll be less likely to get stuck and \nmore likely to maintain control of your vehicle. All-terrain tires are typically \nmade with stronger materials and thicker rubber to withstand the rough and tumble\nterrain of off-roading. This means you'll be less likely to suffer punctures or \nother damage to your tires. All-terrain tires also provide a smoother ride on \nrough terrain, which can make your off-roading experience more comfortable and \nless jarring on your vehicle and passengers. All-terrain tires are designed to \nperform well both on and off the road, which means you won't need to switch out \n", "your tires when transitioning between different types of terrain.\nBenefits of All-terrain Tires:\nDeeper treads and larger voids between the treads for better traction on loose or\nuneven surfaces\nStronger materials and thicker rubber to withstand the rough and tumble terrain \nof off-roading\nLess likely to suffer punctures or other damage to your tires\nSmoother ride on rough terrain for a more comfortable experience\nDesigned to perform well both on and off the road, eliminating the need for tire \nswitching\nAll Vehicle Protection & Appearance\nCOMMON SERVICES & UPGRADES\nVinyl Wrap\nTemplate Images for Make Model Pages_0002_Wrap\nAt Apex Customs our certified installers are the best in the business when it \ncomes to the professional installation of an automotive vinyl wrap. We can \ninstall vinyl wrap in any application, but our specialty is color change vinyl \nwraps, racing stripes, vinyl graphics, hood and roof vinyl wraps. Our installers \nhave many years of experience working on everything from Semi Trucks to Ferrari's\nand Honda Civics. Whatever your vinyl wrap application is, we can deliver your \nproject on time and on budget without complication.\nVinyl Wrap Services:\nColor Change Vinyl Wrap\nVinyl Racing Stripes\nVinyl Hood Wrap\nVinyl Roof Wrap\nVinyl Graphics\nVinyl Pinstripes\nSide Mirror Vinyl Wrap\nVehicle Wraps \nLearn More\nCustom Paint\nTemplate Images for Make Model Pages_0003_Paint\nAt Apex Customs we offer full-service automotive body and paint services. From \ncollision repair to a custom builds, our certified expert painters will deliver \nyou showroom quality results which meet and exceed factory specifications.\nWhen it comes to customizing your car, truck, or SUV, an eye-catching paint job \nis one the best investments you can make. Whether your project is a classic car \nrestoration, a collision repair, or a brand new sedan, a custom paint job will \ntake your car, truck, or SUV from ordinary to extraordinary!\nApex Paints:\n", "Paint Quality\nProper Prep\nMultiple Layers\nMissing Surfaces\nPrevent Overspray\nColor Matching\nLearn More\nPaint Protective Film\nTemplate Images for Make Model Pages_0004_PPF\nPaint Protection Film (PPF), also commonly referred to as \"Clear Bra,\" is applied\nto the painted surfaces of a vehicle to protect the paint from minor abrasions, \nstone chips, and bug splatters. Manufactured out of a thermoplastic urethane \nfilm, PPF is OEM approved by virtually every car manufacturer. PPF is installed \nby certified professionals due to the challenging nature of the installation. The\nprimary function of PPF is to protect a vehicle from the elements and potential \ndamage from road debris such as rock chips, paint scuffs and scratches and even \nvandalism.\nPPF Locations\nRocker Panels\nHoods, Bumpers & Mirror-Backs\nDoor Edges and Handle Cavities\nFull Hoods, Trunks and Roofs\nFull Front-Ends\nFull Vehicles\nLearn More\nWindow Tint\nTemplate Images for Make Model Pages_0001_Tint\nAt Apex Customs Phoenix, our authorized installers specialize in the professional\ninstallation of automotive window tint.\nOur professional line of Kavaca window tinting films will not only greatly \nenhance the look and value of your ride, but most importantly in our desert heat,\nwill significantly reduce UV rays and heat inside your vehicle. Installing window\ntint on your vehicle will also improve the safety of your vehicle through window \ntinting\u2019s Glass Fragment Retention properties.\nWindow Tint Benefits:\nProtects Upholstery\nIncreases Comfort\nReduce Driver Fatigue\nProtects Glass\nSkin Protection\nAdded Security\nLearn More\nCeramic Pro\nTemplate Images for Make Model Pages_0000_Ceramic Pro\nAt Apex Customs we appreciate the investment that you have made in your vehicle, \nand we are here to help protect that investment!\n", "As an authorized dealer of the best automotive coating products in the industry, \nwe are proud to carry CERAMIC PRO hydrophobic nano-ceramic paint coating. This \nproduct is specifically designed to lock in your paint's perfect shine and \npromote an easily cleanable surface. The hydrophobic nature of the product allows\nwater to bead right off and carry dirt particulates with it.\nCeramic Pro Offers:\nUnrivaled scratch and stain resistance\nExceptional clarity\nSuperior resistance dirt and grime\nDurable glass shield technology\nTough, durable and maintenance free\nCorrosion resistance\nOxidation resistance\nUV protection\nLearn More\nLight Restoration\nTemplate Images for Make Model Pages_0005_Lights\nAfter years on the road in the Arizona sun, headlights and tail lights become \nscratched, pitted and discolored, which impacts the clarity and effectiveness of \nthese lights. At Apex Customs, we can restore the OEM lenses and housings on your\nheadlights and tail lights so they are crystal clear again, and function like \nnew. The process includes use of a special compound and procedure that removes \nsurface oxidation and imperfections in the lenses and housings. Apex can also \nsmoke your lights, giving it a distinctive style, while preserving the \nfunctionality of these lights.\nLight Restoration Benefits:\nLight Housings Look New Again\nHeadlight Clarity is Restored\nProtected Against UV Damage\nHeadlight Function Improved\nDistinctive Styling\nLearn More\nAUTOMOTIVE INFOGRAPHICS\nCurious about the benefits of the automotive products we offer? We've put \ntogether a number of automotive infographics to explain the benefits of \neverything from vinyl graphics to powder coating. Check out our graphics below \nand feel free to share or embed on your blog or website!\nddbd1b_3abf28019a4742b292c21a3c801697f4_mv2\nHow To Vinyl Wrap\nConsidering a vinyl wrap for your vehicle and curious about the process? Here is \nan infographic we put together to walk you through the 7 steps our professional \nuse when completing a vinyl wrap project. Whether you\u2019re considering giving vinyl\nwrap a try at home, or curious about what will be done to your car out our shop, \n", "this infographic will walk you through the basics.\nView Now\nsafe_image_002\nHow Four Stroke Engines Work\nBefore considering any engine or performance modifications for your car, truck, \nor SUV, it\u2019s important to understand how the modern internal combustion engine \nworks. At Apex Customs, we want our customers to be informed about their options \nand where their money is best spent before making any commitments to an \naftermarket service or part. We put together this infographic to walk you through\nthe basics of how an engine works.\nView Now\nbenefits\nBenefits of Vinyl Graphics Advertising\nThe most effective advertising provides a memorable impression that is viewed by \na large audience. Vehicle wraps offer your business a cost effective solution to \nnot only sell your products and services in a manner consistent with your brand \nbut also get recurring returns on your investment through thousands of \nimpressions per day.\nView Now\nCONTACT US\nsales@apexcustoms.com\n(480) 331-3924\n1522 W Todd Drive\nSuite C104\nTempe, AZ 85034\nMonday -Friday\n9am ~ 6pm\nClosed on the Following Holidays:\nMemorial Day - May 29th,  Independence Day - July 4th, Labor Day - September 4th,\n Thanksgiving - November 23rd,  Christmas - December 25th\n"]
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