PPF Recommendations

NG329 · 09-07-2022, 01:20 PM

Dropped my car off today to get the bumper repainted. Can anyone recommend a good PPF for the front of the car?

Checkmate1 · 09-07-2022, 02:03 PM

Suntek Ultra

NG329 · 09-07-2022, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Checkmate1

Suntek Ultra

Super! Thanks

Grumpy1 · 09-07-2022, 03:20 PM

xpel ultimate...
I don't think you could go wrong with either

RamAir02 · 09-07-2022, 03:35 PM

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.

Z OH 6 · 09-07-2022, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RamAir02

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.

I agree here, the installer matters much more than the brand of PPF used.

MatthewAMEL · 09-07-2022, 05:05 PM

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.

Z OH 6 · 09-07-2022, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MatthewAMEL

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.

And don't ceramic coat the vehicle before installing PPF.

NG329 · 09-07-2022, 09:18 PM

Thanks everyone for the recommendations! I really appreciate it.

GroverDill · 09-08-2022, 08:33 AM

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!

Grumpy1 · 09-08-2022, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GroverDill

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!

I'd do those two areas also.
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.

arpad_m · 09-08-2022, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GroverDill

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!

Partial roof will look a bit strange with the cut line. The rockers need extra protection, because GM only added a tiny piece of vinyl there. The rear bumper will be scratched if anyone accidentally swipes their jeans against it. You might as well do the whole car at this point

Smokin19 · 09-08-2022, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z OH 6

I agree here, the installer matters much more than the brand of PPF used.

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.

RamAir02 · 09-08-2022, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GroverDill

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!

I would also do doors up until the concave section or the higher crease. My PPF covers doors up to the convex crease -- and I ended up with a rock chip millimeters above where my PPF ends.

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).

09-07-2022, 01:20 PM	#1
NG329 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: NY Posts: 702	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, 05:05 PM	#7
MatthewAMEL Drives: 2023 CT5 Blackwing Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,619	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. __________________ 2017 HBM SS 1LE Sold 2023 Wave Metallic CT5-V Blackwing M6

09-07-2022, 03:20 PM	#4
Grumpy1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Hyper Blue A10 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Covington LA Posts: 646	xpel ultimate... I don't think you could go wrong with either

09-07-2022, 09:18 PM	#9
NG329 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: NY Posts: 702	Thanks everyone for the recommendations! I really appreciate it.

09-08-2022, 08:33 AM	#10
GroverDill Drives: Chevy Camaro Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Indiana Posts: 52	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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