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Looking to book my car in for PPF and I was told that there is an issue with the clear on Porsche headlights that only allows them to be PPF'd once (so they are unable to make a mistake as they only have one shot at it). Has anyone heard this before?
If this is true what happens if in 5+ years the PPF is removed to be placed, does it effect /degrade the plastic underneath? Are you able to re-apply PPF?
For several years, Porsche has advised not to PPF the headlights as the headlight lens may delaminate when the PPF is eventually removed. The consensus amongst installers and PPF makers is that this is no longer a serious issue, but it remains a risk.
As for the 911 headlights being a "hard time" to PPF, they're really not nearly as challenging as other headlights. You may want to find another installer. My 4C has PPF'd headlights -- a much more challenging affair than the 911 and the installer had no issues.
My PPF installer did advise me not to do it on the headlights as he said there is some sort of special coatings on the the cover which may result some kinds of issue down the road when the ppf is removed. He won't provide any work warranty on this headlights job if I want to get them done.
Last edited by bobblehead; 02-24-2021 at 09:12 AM.
Just did mine two weeks ago. My Atlanta PPF guy is 100% PPF only, does nothing else and mostly high end cars. Xpel has a different film for headlights. When considering the pain, emotional and fiscal of a rock into a headlight lens, the possibility of an issue years down the road was easily outweighed by the possibility of a rock in the headlight driving home from the PPF install.
I was advised of issues with Xpel on my headlights. They said it was a one time shot,
The 992 Targa has some issues that have been getting better the past two weeks. The 992 TTS done at dealer was perfect.
Currently have Xpel on the headlights of my '17 Macan, '18 Panamera & '20 C2. All are perfect. Also had on my '16 981 GTS which I had for 4 yrs & they were perfect when I sold it, and also on a '15 Macan before that.
If your installer "has trouble" installing on the headlights, imagine what kind of job he would do else where - find someone else.
My installer flat out told me that they were going to install PPF on the headlights but then found out they already have a protective coating on them from the factory. I didn't verify this.
1. You don't PPF your headlights for fear of delamination, then you end up with pockmarked headlights.
2. You do PPF your headlights throwing caution to the wind with respect to delamination, then what? Your headlights might (and I stress, might) delaminate when you remove the PPF, but then ask yourself this, "when and why would you even remove the PPF on your headlights?" and if you did have to remove the PPF and they were delaminated, then simply reapply PPF and you're good to go.
So based on those two choices, even if delamination was a concern (and I do not believe it is), I would always choose No. 2.
Your move.
Last edited by ipse dixit; 02-24-2021 at 03:12 PM.
992 headlights are much more challenging than previous generations due to the slight flat area on top, then it slopes down
compared to the 991, which is a more smooth egg shape, the 992 requires a much different installation process
with that said, we’ve still opted to install film to protect headlights, and it looks great
as always, if your installer isn’t comfortable, then don’t push them to do it as it’s definitely an advanced installation and not only does it require expertise in the “pull” of the film, but it also needs to be a custom installation requiring hand-trimming of the film
02-24-2021, 05:59 AM
PPF Front Headlights
