To PPF or not to PPF

[Budweiser]

Never used it on the many Porsche cars I have owned over the last 40 odd years but feel now might be the time to revaluate due to the improved quality and effectiveness of modern film.

My DB11 has film on the front of the rear aches (I believe this was from the factory)?

I’m not looking to cover the whole car just the most vulnerable areas including the headlights.

I’m in North Essex and would appreciate your thoughts, good and not so good, also any recommendations re installers.

Thanks

[Budweiser]

Thank you all for your replies, most helpful and appreciated.

[Budweiser]

Ok, once again my thanks to all of you for your thoughts and advice.

I have decided to go with the below quotation from a local company whom I have known for a number of years.

Gtechniq Detailing and Ceramic Package

Gtechniq Used Car Enhancement (Dual Stage Machine Polish)
Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra Black Application
Gtechniq Total Surface Protection Package (Complete Wheel, Callipers, Glass, Leather and Fabrics, Headlights, Tail Lights and Exhaust Tips)

XPEL Ultimate Plus PPF Application

Premium Coverage Application

Front Bumper
Lower Splitter
Full Bonnet (Single Piece or 3 Piece Split Application depending on preferred option)
Full Wing Sections
Wing Mirrors
Headlights (Depending on Manufacturer Recommendation)

Side Sill Application

Lower Gloss Black Section
Upper Painted Section
Rear Bumper Strip (Wear & Tear Area)

Total Package Time Slot - 12-14 days

[Budweiser]

This is the nub of the problem for the uninitiated, so many contradictory statements about PPF.

[Budweiser]

I have been given the choice of having the bonnet covered in one or three pieces.

The only benefit I can see, of any note, is with the three pieces if I have a minor scuff the whole clamshell won’t have to be replaced. The obvious down side is the joints which the installer assures me would be virtually invisible?? The car will be fully ceramic coated after installation.

I could leave the bonnet unprotected and just do the lower front, sides and rear?

My car had 10k on the clock with no noticeable marks on the bonnet so is protection in that area really worth it?

I’d love to hear from other DB11 owners who don’t have protection on the bonnet how that’s working out for them?

[Budweiser]

This YouTube video illustrates some of the reasons why you shouldn’t have PPF installed on your vehicle.

I found it very informative and persuasive, what you think.

https://youtu.be/Z3iaYrtd6Nw