Protective Film
Discussion
I have never heard of them and I am fairly close, living between Tiverton and Exeter. Never heard any Area 20 members talk about them either.
Prices look very cheap and would wonder what quality of PPF they are selling and if it is self healing. When I first had mine fitted to our V12VR, and being very naive to the whole process, spoke to a guy who answered all my questions but when I saw the quality of the film he was fitting I asked him to stop because it was so thick and obvious.
The second company I used had much better quality film but only covered the front third of the car and people always asked if I had a scratch across the bonnet/wings and it was just the join.
Our V12VSR had full film at the front but over four years shows stone chips - and that is the benefit of the new self healing film where such stone chips heal with the benefit of the sun or very hot water. And, it does work. I have this on our AMR car and just about to have it put on our V12VSR as we have decided she is a keeper (well until we can afford a DBSV).
My key things I would look for when putting film on are:
- self healing
- pre cut patterns and no cutting on the car (which some do)
- someone who provides film of different thicknesses appropriate to how much stone chip danger there is. Thick film at the front, side sills and rear arches. Thinner film on the boot deck for example. I would also recommend if you are putting film on the rear arches to have it cut to match the crease lines behind the door.
Apologies if you know all this but once I started typing then......
Perhaps you could contact Andrew Fawkes the Area Rep for Area 4 who may members who have used them.
Prices look very cheap and would wonder what quality of PPF they are selling and if it is self healing. When I first had mine fitted to our V12VR, and being very naive to the whole process, spoke to a guy who answered all my questions but when I saw the quality of the film he was fitting I asked him to stop because it was so thick and obvious.
The second company I used had much better quality film but only covered the front third of the car and people always asked if I had a scratch across the bonnet/wings and it was just the join.
Our V12VSR had full film at the front but over four years shows stone chips - and that is the benefit of the new self healing film where such stone chips heal with the benefit of the sun or very hot water. And, it does work. I have this on our AMR car and just about to have it put on our V12VSR as we have decided she is a keeper (well until we can afford a DBSV).
My key things I would look for when putting film on are:
- self healing
- pre cut patterns and no cutting on the car (which some do)
- someone who provides film of different thicknesses appropriate to how much stone chip danger there is. Thick film at the front, side sills and rear arches. Thinner film on the boot deck for example. I would also recommend if you are putting film on the rear arches to have it cut to match the crease lines behind the door.
Apologies if you know all this but once I started typing then......
Perhaps you could contact Andrew Fawkes the Area Rep for Area 4 who may members who have used them.
Thanks so much for your post Ian, may I ask if you had anyone local to you (us) supply and/or apply the better quality/self healing film?
I , of course, know Andrew from AMOC and read/ post on the AMOC forum but since acquiring my V8Vantage have found this forum a little better for info on the Gaydon cars. Thanks again, David.
I , of course, know Andrew from AMOC and read/ post on the AMOC forum but since acquiring my V8Vantage have found this forum a little better for info on the Gaydon cars. Thanks again, David.
The AMOC forum remains quiet for Gaydon owners but I continue to hope it will improve 
I am afraid I am not aware of anyone local who does self heal PPF. Mine are done by Topaz Bristol. Expensive but very good. I found that out when returning to my car in the car park on a tour we were doing, so dusty, to find two Aston owners running their fingers where they thought the joins would be
They concluded I could have film on because they couldn’t find the joins 
I am afraid I am not aware of anyone local who does self heal PPF. Mine are done by Topaz Bristol. Expensive but very good. I found that out when returning to my car in the car park on a tour we were doing, so dusty, to find two Aston owners running their fingers where they thought the joins would be
They concluded I could have film on because they couldn’t find the joins David Ramsbotham said:
Thanks again Ian. Topaz prices look beyond my means at the moment, more pressing priorities.
David still a trek for you but look at Paintguard in Waterlooville Hants, sensible prices and Steve does an excellent job. He's done 3 Ferraris for me and many other cars for friendsJames at South West Tinting in Wellington did a great job on my DBS and well priced
https://southwesttinting.co.uk
https://southwesttinting.co.uk
Good Morning Phil, I don’t think I’ll need any spraying done to my car ( fingers crossed ) but definitely paint correction/detailing. Owain at Mad about detailing told me he uses South West Tinting premises as they work closely together.
Would appreciate any feedback if you visit as I am, at the moment torn between using these guys or RB detailing in Yeovil where Richard has his own dedicated unit.
Thanks, David
Would appreciate any feedback if you visit as I am, at the moment torn between using these guys or RB detailing in Yeovil where Richard has his own dedicated unit.
Thanks, David
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