Wrap edges for sure!
PPF or NOT?
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?
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?
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If your installer doesn’t wrap the edges….. RUN.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.....
1000% yes. You can't tell its there and your car looks clean all the time. No paint swirls.
Really? I see SOOOO many cars without wrapped edges. The guys who install this style say the PPF is better/thicher/self healing, etc. I've literally never had PPF installed on any of my cars, so I'm learning what's what here.If your installer doesn’t wrap the edges….. RUN.
100% PPF. This will make a big difference when you go to sell it
That is why I would not PPF the whole car because of the edges. If you want to PPF the whole car, I would just wrap it. Then all edges are sealed and looks like paint.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.....
My car has a full spray PPF, literally invisible to the eye.
Really? I see SOOOO many cars without wrapped edges. The guys who install this style say the PPF is better/thicher/self healing, etc. I've literally never had PPF installed on any of my cars, so I'm learning what's what here.
I’m no expert by any stretch of the imagination. All I can do is relate my experience.
My first Lambo was wrapped with cut edges. Within 6 months the edges became prominent because of dirt, dust, etc. gathering there. I tried everything to clear them up to no avail. Within in a year the corners started to curl. I had the wrap removed and replaced with wrapped edges. No problems except the cut edges from the first wrap we’re still visible because the knife had penetrated the paint. My second and third Lambos had PPF installed with wrapped edges and I have had zero problems.
I can’t express enough how important it is to have the right installer.
I highly recommend this approach as well, no seams or edges to pick up dirt.My car has a full spray PPF, literally invisible to the eye.
A good installer willThat is why I would not PPF the whole car because of the edges. If you want to PPF the whole car, I would just wrap it. Then all edges are sealed and looks like paint.
do they need to remove panels, lights etc to spray?I highly recommend this approach as well, no seams or edges to pick up dirt.
Some installers may remove door handles, and such. But most of it can be done simply with proper masking.A good installer will
do they need to remove panels, lights etc to spray?
Here's what good spray wrap masking can look like:
http://instagr.am/p/Cn7mqqZPBmb/
You can also do insane color changes, that look just like paint. These guys are some of the best in the US, and you can see how incredible the finishes are:
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Only bad installers don’t tuck edges in and that’s because they use a kit that is pre-cut so they simply stick it on while a proper shop will use the Xpel the software to extended areas that can tucked and then print / cut / apply.
I read through a lot of comments on here and wanted to give you my take and why...
I have owned a lot of cars and didn't start using PPF until late 2014. I can tell you that early on, the film and installation process weren't perfected. Over the course of time, companies started improving on their product and installation process.
I have been using a Corporate XPEL store (XPEL Austin) for the last 14 cars, the Huracan Evo included. They do a wonderful job. Wrap all edges and take their time. I use 10 mils on the entire front and lower quarters and 8 mil on the roof, rear quarters, rear bumper and doors.
They used their newest film on all panels that have the 8 mils as it comes infused with their ceramic coating. The rest of the panels were coated afterwards with their fusion ceramic coating as well.
The process takes time and it does cost a good amount, but it is well worth it. I don't have edges peeling or lifting. I don't have to worry about bad film, XPEL is the best film in the industry and it does comes from factory on numaerous cars like Porsche, TESLA and other cars...
Paint correction is only needed if there is a defect in the paint or you have driven the car extensively before getting wrapped. There is no need to work up the clear coat if you are going to put good PPF on it, like XPEL, as it will hide 99% of imperfections. You need to be careful who is working on your car, how much compounding is being done and how they are prepping the car. I've seen numerous instances where some installers pulled up paint on Lambos, Ferraris, McLarens...
I am not affiliated with XPEL, I do not make any commissions from referring people to their products or services. I have been a super happy customer as they've protected 14 of my cars over the last few years. I would 100% recommend you have your entire car wrapped. If you have any specific questions, please reach out, and I will happily assist.
I have owned a lot of cars and didn't start using PPF until late 2014. I can tell you that early on, the film and installation process weren't perfected. Over the course of time, companies started improving on their product and installation process.
I have been using a Corporate XPEL store (XPEL Austin) for the last 14 cars, the Huracan Evo included. They do a wonderful job. Wrap all edges and take their time. I use 10 mils on the entire front and lower quarters and 8 mil on the roof, rear quarters, rear bumper and doors.
They used their newest film on all panels that have the 8 mils as it comes infused with their ceramic coating. The rest of the panels were coated afterwards with their fusion ceramic coating as well.
The process takes time and it does cost a good amount, but it is well worth it. I don't have edges peeling or lifting. I don't have to worry about bad film, XPEL is the best film in the industry and it does comes from factory on numaerous cars like Porsche, TESLA and other cars...
Paint correction is only needed if there is a defect in the paint or you have driven the car extensively before getting wrapped. There is no need to work up the clear coat if you are going to put good PPF on it, like XPEL, as it will hide 99% of imperfections. You need to be careful who is working on your car, how much compounding is being done and how they are prepping the car. I've seen numerous instances where some installers pulled up paint on Lambos, Ferraris, McLarens...
I am not affiliated with XPEL, I do not make any commissions from referring people to their products or services. I have been a super happy customer as they've protected 14 of my cars over the last few years. I would 100% recommend you have your entire car wrapped. If you have any specific questions, please reach out, and I will happily assist.
Some installers may remove door handles, and such. But most of it can be done simply with proper masking.
Here's what good spray wrap masking can look like:
http://instagr.am/p/Cn7mqqZPBmb/ But then it never gets removed? So of it protects paint but never gets removed, it’s just like a paint job?
You can also do insane color changes, that look just like paint. These guys are some of the best in the US, and you can see how incredible the finishes are:
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Yes this is easier done if you live where they do this and people are experienced. I do not. So not as feasible to ship car to some place to have it done and back. I know PPF is a huge mark-up thing at the dealer so don’t want to do it there and everyone knows in general it’s s huge markup over doing a vinyl wrap when materials cost and process is basically the same. That is what kinda annoys me about it. LolI read through a lot of comments on here and wanted to give you my take and why...
I have owned a lot of cars and didn't start using PPF until late 2014. I can tell you that early on, the film and installation process weren't perfected. Over the course of time, companies started improving on their product and installation process.
I have been using a Corporate XPEL store (XPEL Austin) for the last 14 cars, the Huracan Evo included. They do a wonderful job. Wrap all edges and take their time. I use 10 mils on the entire front and lower quarters and 8 mil on the roof, rear quarters, rear bumper and doors.
They used their newest film on all panels that have the 8 mils as it comes infused with their ceramic coating. The rest of the panels were coated afterwards with their fusion ceramic coating as well.
The process takes time and it does cost a good amount, but it is well worth it. I don't have edges peeling or lifting. I don't have to worry about bad film, XPEL is the best film in the industry and it does comes from factory on numaerous cars like Porsche, TESLA and other cars...
Paint correction is only needed if there is a defect in the paint or you have driven the car extensively before getting wrapped. There is no need to work up the clear coat if you are going to put good PPF on it, like XPEL, as it will hide 99% of imperfections. You need to be careful who is working on your car, how much compounding is being done and how they are prepping the car. I've seen numerous instances where some installers pulled up paint on Lambos, Ferraris, McLarens...
I am not affiliated with XPEL, I do not make any commissions from referring people to their products or services. I have been a super happy customer as they've protected 14 of my cars over the last few years. I would 100% recommend you have your entire car wrapped. If you have any specific questions, please reach out, and I will happily assist.
Vinyl and PPF aren't the same type of product. Vinyl is super thin and cost a fraction of a good PPF roll. The installation process is also very different. Someone that does Vinyl Wrap is not necessarily GOOD at installing PPF. The material is quite expensive and the labor is also extensive. It takes about a week for a person to work on my car, non-stop, without any distractions. When you get a warranty with the service, they have to account for that as well. It is not cheap for sure.Yes this is easier done if you live where they do this and people are experienced. I do not. So not as feasible to ship car to some place to have it done and back. I know PPF is a huge mark-up thing at the dealer so don’t want to do it there and everyone knows in general it’s s huge markup over doing a vinyl wrap when materials cost and process is basically the same. That is what kinda annoys me about it. Lol
Ceramic and PPF is the ticketPPF 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.
It peels off just like a vinyl wrap, or plastidip. The actual protective portion is called autoflex, and is basically a spray on, peelable, clear coat. You can cut it, buff it, and polish it, just not normal clear.But then it never gets removed? So of it protects paint but never gets removed, it’s just like a paint job?
Yeah, don’t know anyone that does this remotely close to me.It peels off just like a vinyl wrap, or plastidip. The actual protective portion is called autoflex, and is basically a spray on, peelable, clear coat. You can cut it, buff it, and polish it, just not normal clear.
You can check here for installers:Yeah, don’t know anyone that does this remotely close to me.
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