[rf5000]

Guys,

What does everyone do for paint protection? Or do some do it and some dont? My car will be driven only during summer months and I will likely put 1000 miles on the car per year. Just wondering if I should do any paint protection as I'm not really familiar with it? If so, what areas?

 

[Riz10min]

Ppf. Full car

 

[2Tired]

I would at least do the front bumper and hood, and windshield if you plan to do any group cruises/rallies.

 

[rf5000]

Ppf. Full car

That worries me. Is that ok to do to a brand new Lambo? Does it mess with the paint at all? I assume you are meaning a clear PPF?

 

[AwesomeM3]

Another recommendation to PPF the entire car.

 

[rf5000]

Another recommendation to PPF the entire car.

It just seems like that would take away from the color a bit or not make the car pop as much because it has a film on it?

 

[2Tired]

It just seems like that would take away from the color a bit or not make the car pop as much because it has a film on it?

Any decent gloss film will not take away from the color, in any perceivable measure, imo.

 

[54Greg]

It just seems like that would take away from the color a bit or not make the car pop as much because it has a film on it?

Thats my opinion. You can definitely see the difference.

 

[AwesomeM3]

It just seems like that would take away from the color a bit or not make the car pop as much because it has a film on it?

Definitely not. I PPF'd my entire Blu Sideris EVO and trust me, the color pops!

 

[Jon70]

I did my car in full PPF as well as on carbon floors in the interior. Worth it for piece of mind.

 

[hundreds]

I only did the front, mirrors, rockers, rear diffuser, and got Exoshield on windshield. I didn’t get the entire car done as I’m only keeping it for less than 2 years and it doesn’t get driven much.

 

[keeperdean]

PPF the entire car but have it paint corrected beforehand and ceramic coated afterwords.
I went with Expel Stealth; however, the material is not as important as the installer.

 

[Robbys3m3]

I'd do at least the main impact areas

 

[huracanBull]

this thread needs a poll.

Definitely PPF the whole car with a good film

 

[rf5000]

PPF the entire car but have it paint corrected beforehand and ceramic coated afterwords.
I went with Expel Stealth; however, the material is not as important as the installer.

What is "paint corrected"?

 

[Lambo18Feb]

Full body Xpel PPF for sure.. paint on these is expensive and you want to make sure it looks amazing throughout its life

 

[redjim]

Do the full coverage and, most importantly, spend time and find the BEST installer in your area. That person can make or break your car.

 

[PLAY-DOH]

I vote for doing the leading surfaces on your car at least.

 

[keeperdean]

What is "paint corrected"?

It is the process of permanently removing surface scratches, swirl marks, hazing, etc. from the vehicle’s clear coat. There are 3 stages of correction. Even new cars directly from the factory (Lamborghinis included) have imperfections In the paint. There are many YouTube videos available describing the process.
Note: You cannot paint correct a Matte finish.

 

[REKIII]

What is the opinion on PPF that wraps the edges vs not? My G (yes, sorry I know this is an H thread....too poor for H) came with PPF that does not wrap the edges, though it is thicker and self healing, but all the edges/corners look like crap. I'm not super interested in removing perfectly good (but crappy looking) PPF just to get it re-done again. Also, it would seem that the edges of the panels which are just as susceptible to chips are not protected at all.....