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borand 11-18-2022 05:56 AM

GT4RS and PPF
 
Anyone of you with experience on the need of PPF on the wing in terms of stone chips flying over the car and getting sucked down onto the wing? Maybee some of you have references from 992 GT3 or 991 GT3 RS. Doing PPF on most of the car but I have not opted for the wing (yet). Got the weekend to think about it before they start.

nixsky 11-18-2022 07:30 AM

Just do the whole thing

Mojonito 11-18-2022 07:50 AM

I asked ap on Instagram, he said he would cover all the exposed carbon bits for whatever that is worth. I hate ppf but I will likely do the whole car.

c1pher 11-18-2022 08:03 AM


Originally Posted by nixsky (Post 18470511)
Just do the whole thing

I’ve slowly changed my mind on this and agree to do the whole thing or at least the track package which is just one tier below that in Xpel parlance. You might want to add the rear bumper though to that.

BlazinPond 11-18-2022 08:59 AM

I'd recommend it...you'd be surprised how rocks can find the wing.
I'll certainly be adding a full wrap on my GT4RS similar to my other GT cars.

Small price to pay for piece of mind.

nixsky 11-18-2022 09:02 AM


Originally Posted by c1pher (Post 18470534)
I’ve slowly changed my mind on this and agree to do the whole thing or at least the track package which is just one tier below that in Xpel parlance. You might want to add the rear bumper though to that.

I recently took delivery of my PTS GT4, and I refuse to drive it until every inch of it is PPF’d, it’s just not worth it. Paid to have it delivered on an enclosed truck, and will pay again to have it taken to the detailers.

My GT4 might be PTS but it’s still less “special” than your GT4 RS. Get the hole thing done, and then use it for what it was built for - worry free (ish).

You’ll thank me later! :)

borand 11-18-2022 09:05 AM

Jepp, seams I will include the wing then, basically everything else is done anyhow. Thansk for input!

jmartpr 11-18-2022 10:02 AM

I would also do the whole car but for the front will request the thicker Xpel...specially on front fenders and side rockers.

BlazinPond 11-18-2022 10:25 AM


Originally Posted by jmartpr (Post 18470672)
I would also do the whole car but for the front will request the thicker Xpel...specially on front fenders and side rockers.

^^ 100% Agreed on Xpel Track wrap (thicker) in those areas.
I've started having my PPF guy do this on all the daily driver cars too.
I mean why not...especially when he doesn't charge me any extra.

colnagoG60 11-18-2022 12:13 PM

FWIW:


DreiPedals 11-18-2022 02:01 PM


Originally Posted by nixsky (Post 18470593)
I recently took delivery of my PTS GT4, and I refuse to drive it until every inch of it is PPF’d, it’s just not worth it. Paid to have it delivered on an enclosed truck, and will pay again to have it taken to the detailers.

My GT4 might be PTS but it’s still less “special” than your GT4 RS. Get the hole thing done, and then use it for what it was built for - worry free (ish).

You’ll thank me later! :)

almost the same exact story, sans-PTS. I’ve been patient for so long waiting for the build, what’s another couple of weeks wait to ensure the car is as protected as it can be for road rash.

drove it about a mile in total, and cannot wait for the next 20k of them.

Itzkirb 11-18-2022 02:37 PM

This area behind the front tire is going to get blasted with rocks

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...319141f875.jpg

jmartpr 11-18-2022 09:37 PM


Originally Posted by Itzkirb (Post 18471217)
This area behind the front tire is going to get blasted with rocks

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...319141f875.jpg

This area will need the thickest PPF you can get and if going to the track an additional layer of Track Wrap just in case......

Warwick Morris 11-19-2022 12:57 AM

I just got the track package plus sill, shark fin. rear guards, mirrors and all leading edges on scoops etc. I had a double film applied to the area behind the front wheel. It comes with a film from Porsche but my shop took that off and double skinned it. I've done a fair few back road kms and it's already earned its keep.

WirthO 11-19-2022 05:28 AM

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I have done a full xpel wrap on my car gt4rs also. I have heard stories of the carbon coming away from the mirror body. Did anyone hear the same?


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