PPF

[Hillbilly]

I did my rear bumpers and door sills with 3M fom Ozzieshield in Melbourne Cost me about $70 to do both cars Will still get nicked with sharp stones but mine is still good after 5 years. Motorbike shops sell a polish which keeps it looking good Just give it a rub every couple of months Cant find my tin of it as am in middle of shifting and its packed up Is about $22 a can
As for edges they have stayed ok except in a couple of inside curves on the sills. Was thinking of getting their kit to do bonnet bumper etc Was $700 fitted but bonnet got a chip or two before I got around to doing it so didnt bother

[veew]

For anyone not sure what PPF can do, these are the 3 best videos that sum it all up.

XPEL ULTIMATE Paint Protection Film vs 70mph rocks! - YouTube

X-Pel Clear Bra PPF "paint protection film" test video @YST Auto - YouTube

Why Invest in Clear Bra For Your Car? - YouTube

I'm still contacting local companies to price up their jobs so will let you know how I go.

[Cobwebs]

Excuse me for being a dubious about PPF, but ... When the PPF is on it certainly protects the paint. But the damage/stains/etc from stones etc show up on PPF. Visually it is no different to having no PPF. So to make your car look good again you have 2 choices 1. remove the PPF which now makes the paintwork the susceptible to damage again 2. replace the PPF which is then an expensive exercise.

Or, can you repair the PPF?

[veew]

Stains should be able to be cleaned with certain products which is PPF brand dependent. Superficial damage can be 'healed' with warmth (parking in sunlight, heat gun, warm/hot water etc). For more significant damage its up to you if you would prefer to pay your insurance excess and have a car resprayed, or potentially just have the affected bodypart re-PPF'd.

For me I would be happy if I avoided a respray: 3M PRO SERIES PAINT PROTECTION FILM: HOW IT WORKS - YouTube

[veew]

Just wondering, did you guys include your PPF in your car insurance? If so did it increase the premiums much?