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The road rash on the black will be more visible than the clear.
Agree with that, and that piece of film is easily replaceable. Unless you really like the look of the black film, I'd stay away from it. And on the white car, it's about all you notice on first glance.
I'm leaning towards not putting on PPF. This will be a summer car for me and will have very low mileage. I live 5 minutes from work and my daily driver has only put on 7500 km in 1.5 years of ownership. I've read that PPF needs to be removed after 5 years. However, I hear the rear flanks take quite a beating, so I'm thinking of installing the black rock guards instead.
I waited 2 days after delivery to install full PPF and I got scratches from rocks around the rear wheel well protector. I had it paint corrected before having the PPF applied.That black piece isn’t enough coverage.
I just got the car back from full front PPF. I had full front on my previous 718 cayman and only had a random rock chip on my passenger side door. With the hips being much wider on the 911, part of me wants to do the rest of the car, but that might come further down the line. Whole car will get ceramic coating next weekend.
I just got the car back from full front PPF. I had full front on my previous 718 cayman and only had a random rock chip on my passenger side door. With the hips being much wider on the 911, part of me wants to do the rest of the car, but that might come further down the line. Whole car will get ceramic coating next weekend.
If you are considering full PPF down the line, I believe it's preferable to do the PPF first, and then apply ceramic over that.
I’m at 32 k miles on my 992 C2S and had dealer install XPEL prior to taking home. I’m having the rear arch area redone and I’ve asked the put a double layer there so outer layer can be removed / replaced and leave base layer down. I love the black speedster look and yes, it gets beat up quickly but can be replaced easily / cheap. PPF does wear and look crappy after several years. I’ve got dirt at many of the seams. It’s not perfect and it ain’t cheap ! but I guess I’m a sucker. No PPF on my black 964 tho she never sees rough days. 992 sees all weather.
I was originally not doing PPF.. but after discussions with sport car enthusiast extended family members, I decided to just do it. It’s a small expense, relative to the cost of the vehicle.
I was originally not doing PPF.. but after discussions with sport car enthusiast extended family members, I decided to just do it. It’s a small expense, relative to the cost of the vehicle.
Just kinda -
”set it… and forget it”
that’s only true if they do a good job. There are bad PPF jobs out there. The problem is that you won’t know for a few years.
My drive is short but mostly highway, the first 991.2 4S I had was a lease, didn’t care, and I returned it with chips on the front bumpers.
then bought an used 19’ Turbo S with PPF already installed, man what a difference it made! So many times I thought my bumper would get beat up, but just one wipe all the rock marks are gone!
now I’m a believer, just took my delivery of my 22’ Turbo S, and not driving it until it gets Xpel tomorrow!
Anybody know if it's possible to replace the stone guards if you have vinyl graphics over them? I'm considering putting on the Martini graphics. But if I have to replace the stone guards later, how do I do that?
It's like buying your dress shoes at the same store you bought your suit at.
If you're ok with that, then the Porsche OEM PPF should be fine for you.
But most folks with some sartorial sense, will go to shop that specializes in men's footwear.
In other words, the Porsche OEM PPF is fine if you're doing ED and need some temporary protection while you tour around Europe.
But if you're picking up the car state-side, go to a dedicated PPF shop. The price differential will be negligible (if at at all), but the craftsmanship will be significantly noticeable (just like the shoes from a men's clothing store and a men's shoe store).
I would definitely get it done by a good local installer who will wrap as much as possible vs using the precut kits. AFAIK the Porsche OEM PPF is done using the kit.
It's like buying your dress shoes at the same store you bought your suit at.
If you're ok with that, then the Porsche OEM PPF should be fine for you.
But most folks with some sartorial sense, will go to shop that specializes in men's footwear.
In other words, the Porsche OEM PPF is fine if you're doing ED and need some temporary protection while you tour around Europe.
But if you're picking up the car state-side, go to a dedicated PPF shop. The price differential will be negligible (if at at all), but the craftsmanship will be significantly noticeable (just like the shoes from a men's clothing store and a men's shoe store).
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