Paint Protection Film. Has it moved on ?
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majordad said:
I've said before, and will say again, why put posh sellotape on your body. Respray a panel or two if need be.
for me I want a car to be original , I hate to see anything painted as no matter how good a job it is you can always tell but I also don't want to see a panel pebble dashed to death, with self healing film you are protected from this and your car will alway look mint . spareparts said:
Porsche Reading offer a superb service using XPel Ultimate. No issues with Porsche's bodywork warranty either, and it is all invoiced on their letterhead. And we know how picky Porsche GB can be with their products!
If you have a P-car, I see little reason to not use them if it is an option for you. It says quite a lot when Porsche HQ will fit and support with their assurance. They fitted to my car as part of the PDI prep and the fit/finish is superb - perhaps the best I've had amongst several cars I've had PPF fitted to over the years.
OK, sound interesting. Will they 'prepare' the paint as part of the process. IE stage one level polish to make sure it is perfect ahead of applying the film? I assume they can fit on behalf of other dealers other than Reading?If you have a P-car, I see little reason to not use them if it is an option for you. It says quite a lot when Porsche HQ will fit and support with their assurance. They fitted to my car as part of the PDI prep and the fit/finish is superb - perhaps the best I've had amongst several cars I've had PPF fitted to over the years.
Just wanted to update this thread with a new recommendation for PPF if you're in Beds / Bucks / Herts, etc.
Had full frontal (and a bit more) coverage of my wife's new Cayenne done by Jack from Auto FX Paint Protection ( http://autofx.co.uk/ ). I'd previously used Paintshield (4 years ago on my Boxster) but the quote this time was fairly high, Topaz also quoted and although they were really friendly and helpful their quote was more than I wanted to spend.
I spent ages research other companies and in the end found Auto FX's details on the XPEL website as an approved installer.
Jack gave me a quote to include other areas like inside sill coverage to stop the kids scratching it while clambering in and out! I hadn't seen any of his prior work so was a little apprehensive, but on pickup day the car looked superb and the film was invisible. Top job indeed.
He even traveled up to Leicester to install the film at the OPC prior to us collecting the car (and at no cost).
I've got no affiliation with Jack / Auto FX, just wanted to share a slightly cheaper alternative to the big names of Paintshield and Topaz if you're looking for a top quality PPF install.
Had full frontal (and a bit more) coverage of my wife's new Cayenne done by Jack from Auto FX Paint Protection ( http://autofx.co.uk/ ). I'd previously used Paintshield (4 years ago on my Boxster) but the quote this time was fairly high, Topaz also quoted and although they were really friendly and helpful their quote was more than I wanted to spend.
I spent ages research other companies and in the end found Auto FX's details on the XPEL website as an approved installer.
Jack gave me a quote to include other areas like inside sill coverage to stop the kids scratching it while clambering in and out! I hadn't seen any of his prior work so was a little apprehensive, but on pickup day the car looked superb and the film was invisible. Top job indeed.
He even traveled up to Leicester to install the film at the OPC prior to us collecting the car (and at no cost).
I've got no affiliation with Jack / Auto FX, just wanted to share a slightly cheaper alternative to the big names of Paintshield and Topaz if you're looking for a top quality PPF install.
+ 1 to the above Jack has applied film to my Vantage V12S (wrong marque I know) front end, roof etc and has done a great job. Thoroughly recommend him, no allegiance just a very happy customer. Was very happy to put my car on his stand at the recent Sharnbrook Supercars event to let people see how good his work is.
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