I believe it’s really about how you want your car to age. I don’t feel just because I PPF I am treating my car like a Faberge Egg enclosed in a glass case.

I drive my car daily, detail it my self weekly or every other week but I drive it I don’t coddle it. Therefore it’s likely to look better longer if I protect it.

But it’s really up to each owner. Properly applied PPF with wrapped edges and then Ceramic coated looks better longer and most won’t even know it’s covered.

 

I've had PPF before and I can't say I'm a huge fan since it did get beat up a bit BUT it did protect and allowed me to get top dollar on my M3 trade.

For my C2S cab I did it just because it makes me feel better when I drive it since I spent about $150K on this hunk of metal!

So simple peace of mind decision for me!

 

I think this is your best answer IMO. I put about 20,000+ kms on my car annually. I drive it everywhere anytime from April-November, hand wash and detail minimum once per week and it still looks virtually perfect. If you don't mind chips and sandblasting then don't worry about PPF. I haven't ceramic coated any cars as I don't see how washing could be any easier and I really enjoy my time washing/waxing/detailing. To each his own.

 

This one is no garage queen but driving daily over the GW bridge and the cross Bronx makes PPF a must. Yes, I hate the visiable cut lines, yes I know it take some of the color depth away and yet without it it would look like a 10 years old car after one year of service... Went with the basic front end plus rockers package and its all the protection it needs for daily commute duties and track days.

 

After getting caught in a sandstorm I can tell you that if I didn't have PPF, my paint would have been trashed. Windshield has to be replaced as well as the headlights and side markers. PPF is also being replaced.

 

Thats Biblical style weather you have out there ....the North East is simple rain, snow, salt etc...

 

Hello All, first post here and not even an owner yet. I was in the window tint and PPF business for many years. Won't drill down into all that but I know of many bad experiences and many many fantastic experiences. Simplified, right at delivery get the latest XPel film installed at the most reputable installer you can find. ASK local Ferrari, Lambo, McLaren dealer who they send all their cars to. Get Hood, Fender, Bumper, A-pillar, mirror and you'll be good to go. Should be about $1700-2k depending where you live. 10 year warranty and XPel will pay installer for their labor should you need something fixed.

 

The desert is pretty brutal. Happens quick with nowhere to hide. Happened once on my Harley also. Bad deal.

 

Was quoted $2500 for PPF and $3000 for ceramic by the dealer. Plan on driving the car about 3-4k miles annually. I'm opting for the waxing myself and the Dr. ColorChip quick fix. I think paying nearly $6k for paint protection is insane..... more insane than spending $250k on a car.

 

I paid 2500.00 after the sandstorm incident. Progressive would only pay 1000.00 since they considered it aftermarket not oem. I picked up the balance. For me, it’s worth the cost, without it my cars paint would have been a total loss. I like the ceramic also, but don’t really see the point if you have ppf. My opinion, I’m sure others differ.

 

What are all of you doing with the factory rear rocker pieces - removing them for PPF or PPFing over them?

 

My guy removed factory PPF and PPF the whole area. Then added a piece like the factory PPF over the top so it’s double in that spot and still looks like the OEM.

 

Oooh - I like that! Thanks!

 

Any views on the best PPF brands (for a new GT4RS). Suntec? 3M? Premium Shield? Thanks.

 

I've never PPFed any car and never regretted it. I live in a mild California climate FWTW.