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Thanks. I'm skipping that ceramic coating. The detailer wanted $1000 for it.
Just get a bottle of liquid or spray ceramic coating and DIY. However, NOT before it completely cures - maybe even wait at least a month or so. I'll be doing this also for the areas that are non-PPF.
Thanks. I'm skipping that ceramic coating. The detailer wanted $1000 for it.
$1k sounds about right. My old GX was $1500. I will be DIY-ing it after a month
My wife's Mazda3 will get it first since her PPF was installed over a month ago. Correction if needed with clay and diminishing abrasive polymers and a good coat to cure
I talked to the PPF detailer yesterday. He told me that the b-pillars will not stick after 2 weeks so it may come off. He said it's best to be on metal surfaces.
Example - When I got into my first Lexus, the 2006 ES in my signature, I opted for nothing since I didn't know anything was really available at the time either. 5 years and 50k later the front end would have cost $2500 to repaint due to all the damage that was done. I mean the front end was SHREDDED from highway driving, construction zones, etc. Looked like crap. So I opted to go with a new RX instead and ansisted on the protection at my dealer. The only thing at that time Lexus was offering was a $300 small strip across the hood. I called around and found a local guy who did the 3M PPF. I refused to take delivery of the RX until he was able to come into the dealer and do what I wanted covered. He did, other customers saw what he was doing, and now he has a contract with the dealer as well at 8 other dealers around this area.
What happens if it gets damaged? Depends on the damage. A simple scratch can be buffed out as it acts as a sort of clear coat and can be poished, waxed, buffed, etc. If it gets torn from, say, hitting a parking bar or something you can cut away what is scraped or peel off and replace individual pieces.
I won't add any resale value to your car but having a pristine paint job underneath certainly will - especially if you choose to sell it privately. You can peel it off, clean the car, and looks like a babied beast. Just my opinion.
My '20 F-Sport is sitting in my driveway until I get it done this coming weekend, btw
Looks like you got the last of a dying breed friend. Enjoy the ride.
Finally I got my appointment and got PPF on the new GS350 F Sport (waiting for tint for windows).
I had my full hood, bumper (lower button trim piece also) but no chrome pieces, 2 side fenders, side mirrors, A-pillars (up the the windshield) and B (black plastic part of pillars), 4 door cups handles. It's expensive to say the least.
Finally I got my appointment and got PPF on the new GS350 F Sport (waiting for tint for windows).
I had my full hood, bumper (lower button trim piece also) but no chrome pieces, 2 side fenders, side mirrors, A-pillars (up the the windshield) and B (black plastic part of pillars), 4 door cups handles. It's expensive to say the least.
I just got my PPF installed on my '20 GS350 F Sport. I didn't really noticed this until yesterday on the hood. The edge of the hood is on the right and the windshield is to the left. The detail shop said it's not an defect and claim it's a rock that caused it.
I didn't want to argue with them. What's the thoughts?
I had them fix the PPF film install on the right side mirror, lower bumper area already. This place is in Dublin and has almost all 5 stars on Yelp. The volume of customers are enormous. I should have tried that single installer maybe but he didn't have as many reviews but maybe better quality. Mobile service installer.
They help lightly polish the film but it's not noticeable further way. I'm not getting it replaced now. Maybe one day when I really have lots of rock chips.
Is this a rock chip? It can't be that perfect to a rock chip is my opinion.
I wish I had done this... I have two or three chips on the hood that I didn’t have to get.... at over 80k things happen when it’s a daily driver but it still hurts when I see the little chips.
Originally Posted by websurfer
Since I just got my 2020 GS350 F Sport, I'm researching if I shall spend that $$$ for this.
I've been reading many posts on the forum, is PPF really worth it?
What happens when the PPF gets damaged and needs removal?
07-06-20, 06:32 PM
