Premier

We installed Prestige Film Technologies' (www.prestige-films.com) newest gen ClearGuard Alpha paint protection film (launched this month - May 2020) to all panels to this Pagani Huayra.

This is actually the best scratch resistant and fastest self-healing film we have tested to date. Additionally, it also has no orange peel texture like other films out there. We test and use only the best products for our clients and this is the latest and greatest.

gcurnew

That's actually pretty impressive.

GratedWasabi

Oh man, that video almost made me throw up. Sick.

Dan Nagy

...like fingernails on a chalk board.

Impressive stuff.

kayjh

Enough with the wire toothbrush, Can you throw a few sharp pebbles at it to see how it does?

Premier

Good idea!

markchristenson

“No Paganis were harmed in the making of this video.” Wow—that is crazy!

Premier

LOL

Richard_Wallace

Here is a good yet cringe worthy test of PPF. This one takes it to the next level of testing (no little wire brush gently scratching :-) - however not a Pagani either... LOL

But cool detailed review of two the the more popular PPF's and the durability and healing properties...

Premier

He is surely damaging the paint underneath in this video and putting dents on the aluminum as well. Our video is to show the efficacy of the self-healing capability without any heat source, which is necessary for these other films. We test these products out so that our clients do not need to sort through all the various films out there. Like any proper chef, we use high-end ingredients to produce worthy results.

Here is a video of us testing ClearGuard Alpha next to Xpel, Suntek, and Stek. The purpose is to show the self-healing capabilities

kayjh

If I am putting a film on my car, my first priority is how well it protects against stone chips. The "self healing" is a gimmick if the film doesn't protect the paint underneath it. The whole point is even if you hack up the film, you can replace it and not have to repaint the car and diminish its value by replacing original paint. So, you pay $2,500 to replace the film instead of $2,500 to repaint the front end. The self healing is a bonus after the film protects the paint from stone chips. So as I wrote above, throw some stones at highway speeds at the film on that (or a less expensive) car and let's see how the film protects the paint finish. I think that is what most people are interested in.

Richard_Wallace

I agree with this point - stone damage is the key. I actually utilized Suntek for that reason, it (IMO) does a better job of puncture type damage than what I have used in the past 3M. I have Suntek on my Maclaren, F12 and 992. Not sure how this Premier does, but I have been please with Suntek. This video I posted shows the dude jabbing the PPF with a Screwdriver. This is a close approximation of a large stone coming down on your car (hood, or whatever). The Suntek seems to do slightly better than XPEL in that regard, and in my last few years of having suntek.. Also, I like that Suntek has a thicker option as well for areas of more potential impact. On my 720s I have it under the doors as this is constantly pummeled by rocks. I did the same on the 992 rear wheel area (where porsche has its film) - I removed the porsche installed film in that area and replaced with the thicker Suntek product.

Also I haven't seen the orange peel issue with either 3M or SunTek in the last few generations. It used to be a big problem, as did yellowing - but the last few years haven't seen that on the newest versions.

I do really like the Stone PPF. I have a kitchen island that is a very sensitive marble (I did not realize how easily scared) - I might have to get that installed on it. That is a brilliant idea, and have never seen that before. The bad thing is, there is not a dealer within 300 miles of me in Cincinnati. Ughh.

Premier

All films on the market are about the same in thickness at 8 mils thick (clearcoat on automotive paint is about 1.5 mils thick by comparison), so the protective capabilities are similar between the various films. The differences between ClearGuard Alpha from our test are:

PROS OF CLEARGUARD ALPHA
1. very clear film - other films have a lot of orange peel texture
2. self-healing capability is top notch (in the video test between various brands, the self-healing is evidently superior) - you cannot do this to paint and have the clearcoat come out unscathed like the Pagani in the video
3. hydrophobic properties is better than anything we have tested to date
4. high gloss

Anyone not near us in the Bay Area and looking for a ClearGuard Alpha dealer, please contact the manufacturer here to see who they have in your area:

http://www.prestige-films.com/dealer-locator/

Premier

Here is an unfortunate incident recently that our client's car was keyed on the mirror and door. So much hate

detansinn

Sadly, with high unemployment and this economic environment, we’re seeing more of this. That doesn’t justify their actions, but a lot of people out there aren’t acting like themselves right now. It’s prudent to keep a low profile.