09-07-2022, 01:20 PM | #1 |
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PPF Recommendations
Dropped my car off today to get the bumper repainted. Can anyone recommend a good PPF for the front of the car?
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09-07-2022, 02:03 PM | #2 |
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Suntek Ultra
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09-07-2022, 02:05 PM | #3 |
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09-07-2022, 03:20 PM | #4 |
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xpel ultimate...
I don't think you could go wrong with either |
09-07-2022, 03:35 PM | #5 |
Shadow Gray '19 ZLE M6
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I have Llumar on my car. I think the quality of all of the films are similar -- it's probably more important to find a good installer and then go with whatever brand they carry (whether Xpel, Suntek, Llumar, 3M, etc.
Actually, IIRC, Suntek Ultra & Llumar Platinum are the exact same product sold under different brands.
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09-07-2022, 05:05 PM | #7 |
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Xpel Ultimate. Avoid the installers that come to you. Super convenient, but it's much harder for them to control the environment. Pick an installer that has a clean, air conditioned shop.
Be sure not to install PPF within 30 days of fresh paint. The paint needs to cure.
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09-07-2022, 09:18 PM | #9 |
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Thanks everyone for the recommendations! I really appreciate it.
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09-08-2022, 08:33 AM | #10 |
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I have an appointment for my new ZL1
I am not clear ( get it) on what needs to be covered? As the saying goes it is only new once. So I want to cover all the high impact areas. So far Full Hood Full front fenders Full front bumpers Mirrors ( backs) Door cucps A Pillar Partial roof ( sun roof car ) What about the sides/rockers? and behind rear tires? I also installed the ACS rock guards and while expensive they sure do look good! |
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Depends on the money you want to spend but you're almost doing the whole car. If you're going to do that much might as well. That's was my decision and don't regret it, don't have to worry about swirl marks or any minor scratches or chips. |
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09-08-2022, 12:50 PM | #12 | |
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09-08-2022, 01:21 PM | #13 |
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Also agree about not all installers are good at it. I have 3M PPF and it was the installers cars that I looked at that really made my decision, they were almost flawless.
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09-08-2022, 01:45 PM | #14 | |
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In below example, YELLOW is where my PPF ends. I'd recommend going a bit higher to the concave area (RED) or up to the next convex crease (GREEN).
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