Paint protection film

[computamedic]

I've been looking at some of the paint protection systems with a view to getting something installed on my newly repainted 964. Because the car has an unusual bodykit none of the pre-cut kits available are suitable and it would mean having a special kit designed and cut.

However, searching through the Internet I came across an American product called "Armorcoat" - web site is here: http://armorcoat.armorauto.com/ - which is a spray on, hard, 2 pack clear coat which is designed to be applied in several coats to build an 8 mil thick transparent skin to protect the underlying paint. It is applied in addition to the normal clear coat. According to their information it supposedly doesn't yellow with age, is not removeable (of course) but is suitable for really intricate surfaces (and anything else that can be painted).

Has anybody come across this product before or had any positive or negative experiences??

Dave

>> Edited by computamedic on Wednesday 19th April 20:22

[Asterix]

As part of the quotation for a 2007 Cayman, the dealer automatically added a 'Protech' treatment.

Never heard of it before but one of the guys on the Cayman forum - www.caymanclub.net/fhome.asp said it's good shit!

Here's the link to the Protech site - www.protech.mc/english/new/intro800x600.html

Sounds like the same sort of thing.

>> Edited by Asterix on Wednesday 19th April 20:32

[miracle]

Hi Dave,

talk to Alan Robb at lamborghini wycombe, tel no. 01494-519100 they know someone very good who done the yellow Carrera GT for them.

Kind Regards
Paul.

[computamedic]

James,

From looking at the Protech web site it seems that their emphasis is more on gloss retension rather than chip protection. I'll look into it a bit more. Thanks for the link.

Paul,

Thanks for that, I'll check it out.

Regards

Dave

[computamedic]

Paul,

I spoke to Alan Robb this morning. The Carrera GT they had done with ArmorFend which is a film product similar to the 3m product but he wasn't aware of the ArmorCoat product. He is, however, very interested in my experiences if I have it applied to my car.

Off to the bodyshop later today and see if they are keen to be pioneers!!!

Regards

Dave

[nevetas]

had 3 cars done with armourfend, if your the kinda gut that waxes the car every weekend don't bother. Goes yellow, peels, polish all caught round the edges, then cracks and falls off. Also if a stone does hit it, it leaves a mark on the film which looks just as ugly as a chip.

Just get a respray every winter, thats all imo of course

[Asterix]

Dave,

You could always go for one of those tastefull 'bras' that our cousins across the pond seem to like . Why they do is beyond me though - Take a lovely car and make it look terrible. They may noy have any stone chips but they have a lovely contrast thanks to sun fade and general road dirt.

What's the point!?

[evolutionvalet]

Nevetas,

Sorry to hear your film has deteriorated. Unfortunately, there are a few brands of film available and not all stand up to the aging process as well as the 3M film.
This film does not yellow or degrade and also comes with a 4 year £750 paint warranty (provided you go through Paintshield).

We spent many months looking into the different options when deciding on which company to go for. We were very concerned that the product should protect our clients vehicle and be as invisible as much as putting plastic film on a painted car can be.We also had your concerns with longevity and performance of the film.

If the product has failed to deliver the perceived shelf life then I would revisit the installer and either get the film replaced or a refund.

If I can be of any help, please let me know.

Regards
Kevin

[computamedic]

Asterix said:

Dave, You could always go for one of those tastefull 'bras' that our cousins across the pond seem to like . Why they do is beyond me though - Take a lovely car and make it look terrible. They may noy have any stone chips but they have a lovely contrast thanks to sun fade and general road dirt. What's the point!?

James,

I agree about the "bras" - they look terrible. As it happens, the problem I have with my car (look at the web site from my profile) is that the side skirts are quite wide at the rear to blend with the wide wheel arches and the back end of the skirt really gets hammered by stones almost every time I go out. The tricky shape doesn't help when it comes to protection either - that's why the "spray-on" solution seems so attractive compared to the film. The bodyshop seem quite keen so we'll wait and see.

Regards

Dave