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Fellow PH's........
PPF for the whole car, a worthy investment or not ?
If I go for it it I'll have the whole car covered, not just the front end. Just had a demo of it at Works where the guy (Jack) had just finished wrapping a Vanquish Zagato (Ocellus Teal) in it. To prove the self healing he used a small bristle brush on the headlight covering and covered it in swirl marks. Used a heat gun on it for 20 seconds and it was as good as new.
I'm very tempted if i'm honest but just keen to know how others have got on. I've mailed the companies in the FAQ to guide price estimates (I know it's not cheap) so waiting to see.
PPF for the whole car, a worthy investment or not ?
If I go for it it I'll have the whole car covered, not just the front end. Just had a demo of it at Works where the guy (Jack) had just finished wrapping a Vanquish Zagato (Ocellus Teal) in it. To prove the self healing he used a small bristle brush on the headlight covering and covered it in swirl marks. Used a heat gun on it for 20 seconds and it was as good as new.
I'm very tempted if i'm honest but just keen to know how others have got on. I've mailed the companies in the FAQ to guide price estimates (I know it's not cheap) so waiting to see.
Big Ry said:
Fellow PH's........
PPF for the whole car, a worthy investment or not ?
If I go for it it I'll have the whole car covered, not just the front end. Just had a demo of it at Works where the guy (Jack) had just finished wrapping a Vanquish Zagato (Ocellus Teal) in it. To prove the self healing he used a small bristle brush on the headlight covering and covered it in swirl marks. Used a heat gun on it for 20 seconds and it was as good as new.
I'm very tempted if i'm honest but just keen to know how others have got on. I've mailed the companies in the FAQ to guide price estimates (I know it's not cheap) so waiting to see.
I have it, swear by it and the latest films are much better than the ones of a few years agoPPF for the whole car, a worthy investment or not ?
If I go for it it I'll have the whole car covered, not just the front end. Just had a demo of it at Works where the guy (Jack) had just finished wrapping a Vanquish Zagato (Ocellus Teal) in it. To prove the self healing he used a small bristle brush on the headlight covering and covered it in swirl marks. Used a heat gun on it for 20 seconds and it was as good as new.
I'm very tempted if i'm honest but just keen to know how others have got on. I've mailed the companies in the FAQ to guide price estimates (I know it's not cheap) so waiting to see.
but I would be thinking half car - front bumper & splitter, wing mirrors, headlamps, side sills, arches in front of rear wheels, possibly rear bumper, part front wings, possibly windscreen surround and half bonnet
The 3 basic kits tend to be front bumper, half car as described above or full car
For the extra money, I don't think it's worth doing things like doors & boot, but of course even if you do 95% of the car, sods law is the first chip you get will be in the one area you didn't film
The only time it can be really obvious you have film is where the film edge doesn't match a panel edge, so the 'half kit' but with a full bonnet is an option to think about. Astons are particularly prone to stone chip IMO
As many of you know, I work closely with paintshield in Peterborough and I definitely think it's worth it. It's not cheap, but the advantages are huge. The most common thing people go for are the full front and sills. Maybe the rear impact areas too (section in front of the rear wheels). The standard kit (up to the top of the headlights and a third of the way up he bonnet is a waste of time and you don't want to see a line across your bonnet do you!
For those that don't have the whole car done, then they usually have a sealant on there. Some of the colours are very soft, like storm black and you will never keep it looking perfect without film on it. I would also advise the car to have a couple of days detailing on it too, as even brand new cars are covered in defects that rob the car of its potential.
A strip across where the boot meets the bumper is always a good idea too.
For those that don't have the whole car done, then they usually have a sealant on there. Some of the colours are very soft, like storm black and you will never keep it looking perfect without film on it. I would also advise the car to have a couple of days detailing on it too, as even brand new cars are covered in defects that rob the car of its potential.
A strip across where the boot meets the bumper is always a good idea too.
On a new dark coloured car I would have it, at least half done. Im not into a lot of polishing these days, so if it looks 80% as good for 20% of the effort/time, Im happy with that.
Had a black car with film before and a good wash and light detail spray, looked pretty good for under an hour effort
Had a black car with film before and a good wash and light detail spray, looked pretty good for under an hour effort
We used these guys a few times now. They do Xpel and an exceptional job.
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[quote=Phil74891]Anyone prepared to say what a full car ppf costs?[/quot
Price is important obviously but you need to find a good installer to be totally happy with the work. Am convinced my guys are up there with the best AND their price was very very competitive.
Everyone's deal is different so I wo.uldnt want to put the price I paid on an open forum.
Price is important obviously but you need to find a good installer to be totally happy with the work. Am convinced my guys are up there with the best AND their price was very very competitive.
Everyone's deal is different so I wo.uldnt want to put the price I paid on an open forum.
It will vary on who you go to i think. I know there are people that have got cheap work and have been happy with it, but also those that have had nothing but issues. On the flip side, I've seen work from some of the big names and its been shocking!
Also, ask if they make their own patterns or just get them off a database or design them in house. Paintshield do everything in house and it shows.
Also, ask if they make their own patterns or just get them off a database or design them in house. Paintshield do everything in house and it shows.
I have it on my Vanquish - full bonnet, front wings, splitter, bumper, sills, mirrors, rear arches.
I have a mix of Suntek on the painted panels and Xpel on the CF splitter and sill bits.
I will always, always get this done again and next time likely the whole car, it just makes ownership so much easier.
Had mine done by Topaz at Dick Lovett Ferrari Swindon. Prices seem comparable if you get 2 or 3 quotes.
I have a mix of Suntek on the painted panels and Xpel on the CF splitter and sill bits.
I will always, always get this done again and next time likely the whole car, it just makes ownership so much easier.
Had mine done by Topaz at Dick Lovett Ferrari Swindon. Prices seem comparable if you get 2 or 3 quotes.
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