Is it worth getting Paint Protection Film??? (e.g. Ventureshield)

**mycl** · 17-04-2010, 09:56 AM

Hi all,

Who here is thinking about getting Paint Protection Film??? (e.g. Ventureshield)

Is is worth it? $700 or so....

I note that it doesnt appear to be too common out there ... or is it just b/c is it that invisible?
Opinions would be great!

**nicandlance** · 17-04-2010, 10:25 AM

I'd like to do something like that, but I can't afford it... unless of course, I win the big one in Tattslotto tonight!

**Maverick** · 17-04-2010, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by mycl

Hi all,

Who here is thinking about getting Paint Protection Film??? (e.g. Ventureshield)

Is is worth it? $700 or so....

I note that it doesnt appear to be too common out there ... or is it just b/c is it that invisible?
Opinions would be great!

It's worth every cent of it if you like you car to remain without stone chips. Even protects against mishaps when parking. See Ceramic Polymer Nanotechnology paint protection - Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Australia for more details and photos. I spent $811 on mine by buying the full kit for the GTI from ducoscratch and having some custom areas done like the protection strips on the side (mk V), the door cups, a pillars, VW badge on the front, my German badge on the front and a few other spots.

**nau** · 17-04-2010, 11:36 AM

its on to do list for me, atleast the front of the car ....

**Corey_R** · 17-04-2010, 04:42 PM

This stuff is not just worth it, it is a MUST!

Anyone who buys the dealer paint protection stuff should feel silly for having wasted their money which such an awesome product which ACTUALLY works like 3M Paint Protection Film and Ventureshield Stoneguard is available.

When I get my Golf R, I'm considering getting the entire car wrapped in this stuff.

**G-rig** · 18-04-2010, 07:52 AM

The venture shield PPF is great stuff, I had it on my last car. I got the full bonet as well applied by The Racing Room. Bit more expensive but the guy is a perfectionist and the kits fit really well. Still don't know if i'd get it again as it depends where you drive, I don't do many long trips or highway driving or on dirt roads.

Also mine came with free paint protection, not really much help against stone chips but easier to get droppings off the paint etc. Just don't want to cover it up, but the film does stain very quickly if you get bird/bat droppings and the finish isn't as nice as the other normal painted panels.

**Corey_R** · 18-04-2010, 09:36 AM

The venture shield PPF has been improved a lot in the last few years. The finish now is meant to replicate the 'factory clear coat finish'.
As for the staining from bird poop - better the removable film than your clear coat I say

But you can still polish and seal the PPF too, to help prevent staining and aging etc.

**Maverick** · 19-04-2010, 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by G-rig

Also mine came with free paint protection, not really much help against stone chips but easier to get droppings off the paint etc. Just don't want to cover it up, but the film does stain very quickly if you get bird/bat droppings and the finish isn't as nice as the other normal painted panels.

Paint protection is just sealant that costs under $30 at waxit and other suppliers. It's no better or worse than a good coat of wax and contrary to their claims needs to be reapplied and maintained.

PPF is worth every cent, you can feel how many times it's been hit by stones and saved your paint.

**G-rig** · 20-04-2010, 11:22 AM

I'd get whole bonnet as chances are it would hit just above the film.

**G-rig** · 20-04-2010, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by spiff

Anyone who currently has it on their full bonnet knows how the material performs under heat?
Is there a temperature rating/range for this stuff?

I had it on for two years and it was fine. The finish still isn't as nice as paint and the film may have has some fine lines in it. I gues you notice it more on a bit sheet ie bonnet. As I said it stains very quick, but would have otherwise been fine if you got it off the paint in the same time.