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Old 01-13-2018, 11:03 AM
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Question PPF Chalk GTS

Just took delivery of .2 GTS in Chalk color. Debating on PPF wrap of front end as many reports of film changing color of white cars. Chalk is not white but close so if anyone has had experience with PPF on a Chalk car, your feedback would be much appreciated.
Old 01-13-2018, 12:53 PM
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Subscribed as I’m a huge fan of chalk. Good luck to the OP.

Congrats on your new ride! Pics?
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The latest generation of films won't yellow like some of the old ones. Very little risk from that with any reputable film.
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Please post pic as I'm anxiously awaiting delivery of my Chalk Targa 4 GTS which should occur next week
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Originally Posted by drgek
Please post pic as I'm anxiously awaiting delivery of my Chalk Targa 4 GTS which should occur next week
Not to veer this thread off path, but — damn — that chalk Targa GTS is hawt. Start a thread on the build?
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I'll bring this thread back on path. I spoke to my friend who is the service director at a Ferrari dealership. I typically do the front end of the car (bumper, about 1/3 - 1/2 of the hood) and he suggested I just do the bumper as the line on the hood on a white or near-white car would be too visible. He didn't think film would be a problem with the paint color.
Old 01-13-2018, 01:54 PM
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Never do partial hood. Looks awful. Ask me how I know.

New films are no problems for any color, including white. Chalk will be fine.
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FWIW the installer I use for film on my cars stated that the lines (edge) are more visible on white than other colors. That's not film dependent just the reality of the materials on white. I have my two cars side by side and you don't notice it on red but can see it on white but only if you're within a couple of feet from the car.

Neither are visible in this photo but I'll post it anyway.

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Congrats on the chalk Targa, it’s gonna be a beauty! I have Suntek ppf on my entire fashion grey targa, wrapped around all the edges so no seams can be seen. Couldn’t be happier with the result and the protection. My detailer applied a ceramic coating and it beads like nobody’s business, plus it’ll never swirl

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Wow. That's a stunner!
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Just had PPF installed as well and the installer said do the whole front not half much better coverage and you’ll never see it’s there. Car is Rhodium Silver
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I’m with Tom. Did a full PPF (Xpel) and even did the hardback seats and targa bar as well. Then nanocoated the entire sucker including the PCCBs and wheels. Strongly recommended.
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Originally Posted by Needsdecaf
Never do partial hood. Looks awful. Ask me how I know.

New films are no problems for any color, including white. Chalk will be fine.
Yep - the minimal difference in cost is not worth the ugly line.
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Originally Posted by TorqueChap
I’m with Tom. Did a full PPF (Xpel) and even did the hardback seats and targa bar as well. Then nanocoated the entire sucker including the PCCBs and wheels. Strongly recommended.
You nano coated the rotors? That's kind of interesting....
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Originally Posted by trips
Congrats on the chalk Targa, it’s gonna be a beauty! I have Suntek ppf on my entire fashion grey targa, wrapped around all the edges so no seams can be seen. Couldn’t be happier with the result and the protection. My detailer applied a ceramic coating and it beads like nobody’s business, plus it’ll never swirl

Best,
Tom


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