Let's Talk About PPF!

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Hey everyone! Several of my customers have been asking about paint protection film (PPF). There are a few local shops that install various brands: 3M, VentureShield, XPEL, etc., and I have looked into some of the information about each one. Of course all of them seem to be the greatest thing ever according to the mfg's website.

I would like to hear from installers and customers of PPF. What brand do you have? What do you like about it? How has it held up over the years? Is it easy to maintain? Anything you can contribute to the conversation would be awesome.

Thanks in advance! :props:
 
Currently I have Suntek brand installed on partial hood, front bumper, partial fender, and mirrors. I've only had it for about 2 months so I can only answer some questions. So far it has been easy to maintain. I just treat it as if it were paint, just no polishing. I apply sealant/wax as I would paint and wash as I would paint. What I like about my clear bra is pretty much the obvious, protect your paint from rock chips/bugs. Another thing is that depending on the brand you get, it gives a nice perfect shine if it doesn't have the texture of orange peel. I guess time will tell for me on how well it holds up.

To me the most important thing is:
Only thing you need to be careful about is the seam. When applying an LSP, you want to go with the seam than to go against it so you don't leave any product pushed against the seem making it look sloppy and ugly. You will then have to spend more time to go clean it up with a small brush. Washing I use the same method, glide wash mitt with the seam rather than against it to avoid risk of peeling it off.

Hope that helps.
 
I wish there were installers in the area I live, but the closest one was in NJ or NYC and it wasn't worth it that much to me. However, with all the highway driving I do, it would have been beneficial as I already have rock chips on my paint.
 
The "Search Function" will yield numerous threads where I've expressed my thoughts on why I believe that:
XPel's PPF is the best...i.e. thicknesses; protection from debris; wearability; maintenance; warranties; etc.

Subcontracting those vehicles, of customers desiring PPF, to one of the local PPF installers
may prove to provide just a nominal monetary gain for your business.

Doing your own PPF-installs is more lucrative, to say the least.
Check out getting trained and certified, if you would so desire.

Then...
You'll also find that having your own plotter is also advantageous,
in this highly competitive paint-protection-market.

:)

Bob
 
Thanks for the input guys. And Fun, thanks for the recommendation. Searching for Xpel gave me lots more results and info compared to "ppf" or "paint protections film."

Judging from my research over the last few days it seems as if Xpel is really leading the pack in terms of PPF technology and performance. The self-healing version looks almost too good to be true.

I'm curious if anyone has any real life experiences with this self-healing film?

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I have a friends company who does all the work for my customers and he sends me work all the time. He use 3m and its been on my wife car for 3 years and still going strong.
 
Pureshine said:
I have a friends company who does all the work for my customers and he sends me work all the time. He use 3m and its been on my wife car for 3 years and still going strong.
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I hear good stuff about the 3M film too. I see they have different versions... Do you know which "brand" of 3M film is on your wife's car? Also, has it seemed to fare well in terms of resistance to scratches/marring?
 
Not sure witch version it is but it can scratch if its washed wrong and if its not taken care of the wright way.
 
Nicholas@Autowerx said:
Input from the weekend crew?
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Even on the weekends...
I don't change my PPF recommendations that I make on any week-day.


Sincerely,

Bob>>>A member of the "Weekend Crew"...(After all...It is a "Cultural Lifestyle")...:D
 
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