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Here’s one that underwent the same process in the USA
The video was a good watch:
https://youtu.be/FcxyInciBno
The video was a good watch:
https://youtu.be/FcxyInciBno
Taffy66 said:
Methinks we have found a weakness in Juno's normally unflappable character..He is a manic obsessive PPF nut 
This reminds me to look on ebay for a spare set of standard(Not Mags) RS rims for track days,
Just look at what happens if you don't fully protect you're car Taffy This reminds me to look on ebay for a spare set of standard(Not Mags) RS rims for track days,
Edited by Taffy66 on Thursday 28th November 22:18
Edited by Taffy66 on Thursday 28th November 22:21
Extreme Full PPF
Limits damage from irritating external loose impediments
No PPF
Extremely vulnerable to damage from irritating destructive random loose impediments
You know it makes sense Taffy
Ps let me know if you find my wheels
Edited by Juno on Friday 29th November 00:21
Taffy66 said:
Juno said:
I had the cut stuff on my Lambo,the edges and dirt build up were a nightmare,plus it starts peeling back around the bumper grills etc
That's one of the reasons i dislike PPF and why i only had the front end done..A Chipex touch up kit is only £35 just in case you get an odd chip on lower risk areas.thelostboy said:
My Perf came with a Topaz wrap, which was a kit. As said, dirt gathers around the edges and it bugs me the margins are not even. Given it's not been used that much, I have had to replace one panel and have had other bits re-done. Annoyingly I now have a hole in the PPF on the bonnet now!
Topaz appears to have a great reputation, but ultimately quality is down to the experience of the fitter you get. You're much better off finding a small company which has obsessive attention to detail, IMO.
Must say, kids in tracksuits would also put me off, let alone the name "Dub Customs". You are entrusting them to take care, put the car back together and be careful with their knives.
My detailer de-constructs cars as part of his work and has shown me knife marks and dodgy washers being used to put bumpers back on from many a reputable PPF company.
As Juno appears to be doing, I would check back regularly and inspect the car thoroughly before accepting a PPF job.
Yes I pop in every other day and discuss the progress. Trust me I am very very fussy and have a sharp eye for faults.One of the owners is working on the car and leading the project, he knows his stuff so I’m happy so far. The panels that are complete look perfect, can’t wait to see it all done mid next week!Topaz appears to have a great reputation, but ultimately quality is down to the experience of the fitter you get. You're much better off finding a small company which has obsessive attention to detail, IMO.
Must say, kids in tracksuits would also put me off, let alone the name "Dub Customs". You are entrusting them to take care, put the car back together and be careful with their knives.
My detailer de-constructs cars as part of his work and has shown me knife marks and dodgy washers being used to put bumpers back on from many a reputable PPF company.
As Juno appears to be doing, I would check back regularly and inspect the car thoroughly before accepting a PPF job.
jh001 said:
I had sections of mine done a couple of weeks ago; full front end + side skirts, A pillars, roof, and rear spoiler, all decals removed and new ones fitted over the PPF.
The film used was Xpel Ultimate plus PPF, Cost £3,228 inc VAT.
Prior to the PPF being applied they did a 24 stage (?) 2 bucket safe wash, 3 stage paintwork de-contamination process and a single stage machine polish. No panels or lights were removed, I have to say having a car stripped a la Juno's car would worry me, I assume that on the production line all fastenings are torqued to a specific setting, not sure 'tracksuit boy' would replicate the process.
This is the first time I've had PPF done so I hope it holds up, my theory is that some protection is better than none but I may have a different view in 6 months if it looks tatty.
Don’t worry the guy doing the stripping and fitting is an expert, he could remove your underpants in the dark without waking you and torque you’re nuts to the correct setting The film used was Xpel Ultimate plus PPF, Cost £3,228 inc VAT.
Prior to the PPF being applied they did a 24 stage (?) 2 bucket safe wash, 3 stage paintwork de-contamination process and a single stage machine polish. No panels or lights were removed, I have to say having a car stripped a la Juno's car would worry me, I assume that on the production line all fastenings are torqued to a specific setting, not sure 'tracksuit boy' would replicate the process.
This is the first time I've had PPF done so I hope it holds up, my theory is that some protection is better than none but I may have a different view in 6 months if it looks tatty.
Edited by Juno on Friday 29th November 17:39
To some it looks brutal but to be honest when you break it down they have removed all the plastic trims taken off the bumpers and taken out the headlights. The rear quarter glass is only held in with 2 or 3 screws. I guess in order to keep the car light they limit the amount of fixings etc
Geoff39GL said:
I'm having spray film on my GT4 for exactly that reason the dirt does get under the edges.
I had Topaz back on my previous GT4 to replace panels due to dirt under the edges but the same happened again. Precut when applied it is not even on panels, so although it does protect the paint, for the cost you have a right to expect proper fitment and a bit longer than 18 months before it shows signs of dirt under the edges.
The examples I saw of sprayed film I was quite impressed with so we will see how it goes.
Yes it will be interesting to see what you think when its doneI had Topaz back on my previous GT4 to replace panels due to dirt under the edges but the same happened again. Precut when applied it is not even on panels, so although it does protect the paint, for the cost you have a right to expect proper fitment and a bit longer than 18 months before it shows signs of dirt under the edges.
The examples I saw of sprayed film I was quite impressed with so we will see how it goes.
All the talk of the wing louvers being bonded in is an urban myth,they are just held in with a few screws
All the plastic items are now being wrapped in the same material before a layer of PPF goes on to give everything the same finish
Here’s a picture of the wing louver with the first layer
All the plastic items are now being wrapped in the same material before a layer of PPF goes on to give everything the same finish
Here’s a picture of the wing louver with the first layer
Edited by Juno on Wednesday 4th December 11:14
Yes it’s Expel
They did a friends RS some 15 months ago,used the same format and to date no issues with bunching or any issues with trim at all
I looked at options of graphics under and on top of PPF
IMO the graphics when underneath just didn't do it for me,something didn’t look right!
As for the rear quarter windows the guy doing it said it was no issue, can’t tell you the technical aspects other than he has a lot of self made tools which assist with many of the jobs
Won’t be long now and we can see how it looks
They did a friends RS some 15 months ago,used the same format and to date no issues with bunching or any issues with trim at all
I looked at options of graphics under and on top of PPF
IMO the graphics when underneath just didn't do it for me,something didn’t look right!
As for the rear quarter windows the guy doing it said it was no issue, can’t tell you the technical aspects other than he has a lot of self made tools which assist with many of the jobs
Won’t be long now and we can see how it looks
Edited by Juno on Wednesday 4th December 21:50
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