PPF - Pre-cut or Custom Install?
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PPF - Pre-cut or Custom Install?
Have a new 911 on order and am looking to get PPF (didn't get on my Panamera and regret it). I've read the posts on pros & cons of getting PPF installed, but any feedback on whether to go with an installer who uses pre-cut sections/templates (edges show) versus an installer who customer wraps and cuts?
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most will charge alot more to wrap with full sheets and you will have razor cutting on every edge of the whole car. Most wont be responsible to do that. The cut pieces are very exact. The point is, you aren't able to see the film anyway so why go beyond reason to have it put on the car
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Congrats on your new car.
What color did you get?
My C4S is platinum silver with precut and the edges blend in seamlessly to the point folks sometimes don't even know the nose is wrapped.
If I ever buy a dark colored car I might look into having edges wrapped so the edges can't be seen.
I would look at both up close and personal and see which way you like.
What color did you get?
My C4S is platinum silver with precut and the edges blend in seamlessly to the point folks sometimes don't even know the nose is wrapped.
If I ever buy a dark colored car I might look into having edges wrapped so the edges can't be seen.
I would look at both up close and personal and see which way you like.
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Custom cut will allow for a more clean and complete coverage however the installer becomes even more important of a factor to do a clean and harmless job. If in doubt would go with precut which eliminates a lot of necessary skill needed by installer.
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If you can find an installer you trust, go with the custom install. I got mine done that way and it's great knowing that all the edges are tucked in underneath and they won't become visible over time.
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I think the question of precut versus custom cut really comes down to how you intend to use your car, and in what condition.
As a daily driver in generally temperate climate (say, Southern CA) then go ahead and spend the extra money on a custom cut PPF so you will not have live with edges and what-not. The extra money is worth it because you're probably not going to replace the PPF for about 5 years.
But, if you're like me, and track your car and have already planned on reapplying the PPF every year or so, it just makes sense to go precut, edges be damned.
As a daily driver in generally temperate climate (say, Southern CA) then go ahead and spend the extra money on a custom cut PPF so you will not have live with edges and what-not. The extra money is worth it because you're probably not going to replace the PPF for about 5 years.
But, if you're like me, and track your car and have already planned on reapplying the PPF every year or so, it just makes sense to go precut, edges be damned.
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I think the question of precut versus custom cut really comes down to how you intend to use your car, and in what condition.
As a daily driver in generally temperate climate (say, Southern CA) then go ahead and spend the extra money on a custom cut PPF so you will not have live with edges and what-not. The extra money is worth it because you're probably not going to replace the PPF for about 5 years.
But, if you're like me, and track your car and have already planned on reapplying the PPF every year or so, it just makes sense to go precut, edges be damned.
As a daily driver in generally temperate climate (say, Southern CA) then go ahead and spend the extra money on a custom cut PPF so you will not have live with edges and what-not. The extra money is worth it because you're probably not going to replace the PPF for about 5 years.
But, if you're like me, and track your car and have already planned on reapplying the PPF every year or so, it just makes sense to go precut, edges be damned.
Is there a “remove by” date on these things? Because the film itself (a little peeling on some lower corners, a couple unnoticeable imperfections where it did its job) seems perfect, so I really don’t want to pay thousands or whatever it costs to remove perfectly good film, just to replace it.
The pre-cut on mine seems great, btw, so I’d recommend that route.
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Personally it really depends on how **** you are about your car and how much of a perfectionist you are I guess. First time I PPF covered a car I went the pre cut route. Edges are exposed, they catch cleaner or polish, dirt etc... since then have always gone custom. I prefer the edges wrapped and with less exposure to peeling or catching dirt. Cost was not astronomically more but in my opinion the difference in look is.
Your money, your call. Pick the best installer you can find they are more important that the film you choose. Had Xpel Ultimate on 2 cars, went with Suntek Premium for my TTS, I think the clarity is better and the installers like working with it.
Your money, your call. Pick the best installer you can find they are more important that the film you choose. Had Xpel Ultimate on 2 cars, went with Suntek Premium for my TTS, I think the clarity is better and the installers like working with it.
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I'm looking into PPF but I still don't decide if its worth it to cover the whole car (991.2 Cabrio). Right now, I'm thinking about doing the entire front, hood and mirrors. Is it worth it to install on the sides and rear ?
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Have a new 911 on order and am looking to get PPF (didn't get on my Panamera and regret it). I've read the posts on pros & cons of getting PPF installed, but any feedback on whether to go with an installer who uses pre-cut sections/templates (edges show) versus an installer who customer wraps and cuts?
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The edges on precut sheets will catch a lot of dirt. My car had the entire front end done in precut sheets when i bought it. After 4K miles it looked like ****. The first thing I did when I got the car home was to remove all of the ppf bc it looked so bad.
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My cars seemingly pre cut hood wrap DOES wrap around the inner inside of the frunk. The only place I can even make out lines on the hood (didn’t even notice it for months) is at the very top (toward the windshield) it has to stop before the hood ends, to coincide with the shutline. Is this not normal for pre cut hood wraps (wrapping mostly fully around the hood, curling into the frunk)?
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Congrats on your new car.
What color did you get?
My C4S is platinum silver with precut and the edges blend in seamlessly to the point folks sometimes don't even know the nose is wrapped.
If I ever buy a dark colored car I might look into having edges wrapped so the edges can't be seen.
I would look at both up close and personal and see which way you like.
What color did you get?
My C4S is platinum silver with precut and the edges blend in seamlessly to the point folks sometimes don't even know the nose is wrapped.
If I ever buy a dark colored car I might look into having edges wrapped so the edges can't be seen.
I would look at both up close and personal and see which way you like.