PPF - yes or no ?

[ds666]

Car is off for some paint ( thank you Timeless ) and am considering PPF for the first time . I'm thinking the whole front end .
I've had cars ceramic coated etc but never bothered with PPF .

What are people's views - worth it or not ?

[Olas]

if its done properly its invisible aand prevents stone chips. if its not done properly it can peel and lift around the edges.
it makes the car heavier, and so slower and thirster (not a lot but every littel helps)

[GG33]

I had an F430 for 4 years with no ppf. Ended up repainting the front bumper once and then the whole front end prior to sale.
Now have a Vanquish with ppf. After one year, not a single stone chip in evidence - no brainer.

GG33

[ro250]

Olas said:

it makes the car heavier, and so slower and thirster (not a lot but every littel helps)

Presumably that's a joke?!

[ReformedPistonhead]

Full body PPF FTW

Makes life so easy and you can forget about stone chips

[bogie]

Had it done after a respray on a different car and it was fantastic, would have it again

[Milky400]

Have had Xpel in Letchworth do some parts of the Velar, mainly the gloss black and interior sections, and must say I was rather impressed.

[Markv8v]

I have had PPF on several cars now and it protects the paintwork superbly.

I agree with others you need good paint to start, I have now thought when looking for my next toy not to be hung up on the exterior colour as I would buy on condition, spec and interior as would probably go for a full wrap in the colour I want as they are so good now.

Mark

[Mr.Tremlini]

If your car is new, or has new paint, I would think PPF makes sense, and I would probably do it. If like me, you bought a car with a couple of chips and added to those over the years, for me it`s a bit like a scar or a tattoo. I know it`s an Aston and the more pristine the better, but I kinda like the scars.

[CB07]

My Rapide has the front, pillars and side skirts (is this called half?) and I’m glad it does, bought it used so it was a nice bonus as not something I had considered previously.

My old black Vantage which didn’t have it picked up a few deep chips and looking back it used to bug me. Worse was the fact it would restart the swirly paint process at almost exactly the moment the wax tub went back onto the shelf after a day spent polishing it. On balance the PPF’d Rapide practically just needs a rinse off and it looks new again. A revelation!

Even so I’m still not sure I would be too keen to pay up to put it on a used car.

On factory fresh paint on a new car? Absolutely! For me it’s the ease of cleaning that’s worth the entry price alone! Means you can drive it instead of polishing it!

[Felonious]

A resounding yes. I was intending to get mine done and picked up a stone-chip on the front wing before I did. I've now had the entire front and the roof done. Why the roof? - black roof, local colonies of rooks. PPF isn't just for stone chips!

[ds666]

Thanks for all the feedback .All the paint will be fresh so looks like ppf will be a good idea as I hope the car will be with me for a long time

[bananarob]

Absolutely, have had it on my last 4 Aston’s (full) and my DD (half). As long as it’s done correctly. Have used Paintshield in Peterborough in the past (good but expensive) but recently used Adept in Cheltenham (ex Topaz), quality was as good as PS, used same products (suntek ultra) and did just as good a job but considerably cheaper.

[Olas]

ro250 said:

Presumably that's a joke?!

Nope, that is a accurate and correct statement of fact.

Colin Chapman said 'add lightness', he did not say 'cover the car in transparent stickers that increase mass without increasing power or torque'

Note the disclaimer 'not a lot but every little helps'.

[ro250]

Olas said:

ro250 said:

Presumably that's a joke?!

Nope, that is a accurate and correct statement of fact.

Colin Chapman said 'add lightness', he did not say 'cover the car in transparent stickers that increase mass without increasing power or torque'

Note the disclaimer 'not a lot but every little helps'.

But what does it weigh? I've no idea but I'd suggest negligible and nowhere near the equivalent of say, a passenger or even a bag.

[CB07]

Olas said:

Nope, that is a accurate and correct statement of fact.

Colin Chapman said 'add lightness', he did not say 'cover the car in transparent stickers that increase mass without increasing power or torque'

Note the disclaimer 'not a lot but every little helps'.

Just make sure you skip the cup of tea and bacon roll before driving! All about the gains!

[Olas]

CB07 said:

Just make sure you skip the cup of tea and bacon roll before driving! All about the gains!

I always make sure to go to the toilet before driving, and I am especially militant about not carrying anything I dont need.
Heavier cars wear tyres/suspension/bushes/brakes faster than lighter ones.
Heavier cars damage the road more than lighter ones
Heavier cars accelerate, turn and brake slower than lighter cars (assuming a fair test with equal power in both)
Heavier cars use more fuel and create more pollution
A can of tyre repair goo is a lot lighter than a spare wheel&tyre, a jack and a wheelbrace.

Consier the difrerence in handling between a Caterfield 7 variant and a Range Rover when both are using the same size tyre - mass is your enemy and anything you can do to reduce it ily makes driving more enjoyable - we want our cars to be fun, right? If we wnated to be bored we would book a taxi.

[CB07]

You have reminded me that now it's sunny I really ought to remove the brolly from the boot!

[ro250]

Olas said:

I always make sure to go to the toilet before driving, and I am especially militant about not carrying anything I dont need.

Again, you are surely joking? Unless I'm talking to Lewis Hamilton.

Spare wheel would definitely make a difference (20kg?) but to start considering the weight of PPF or urine is madness.

[CB07]

ro250 said:

Again, you are surely joking?

One would assume, but in this case I am not so sure!