PPF reliability and worthiness - Long term and Short term
10-27-23, 10:44 PM
#16
I did not get PPF. I’ll just repaint the whole nose after 10 years if the chips get really bad.
the only way the PPF works is to wrap the whole car so you don’t end up with mismatch color after the paint gets old, that’s a lot of money and troubles. Car paints are designed to protect the car for reasonable amount of time, spending so much money to get another layer that also needs to be taken care of just doesn’t make sense to me. I also consider myself frugal so you may not want to follow me.
the only way the PPF works is to wrap the whole car so you don’t end up with mismatch color after the paint gets old, that’s a lot of money and troubles. Car paints are designed to protect the car for reasonable amount of time, spending so much money to get another layer that also needs to be taken care of just doesn’t make sense to me. I also consider myself frugal so you may not want to follow me.
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10-28-23, 06:58 AM
#17
Pit Crew
Same here. PPF just isn’t for me besides the protection of coarse.
10-28-23, 09:26 AM
#18
I did not get PPF. I’ll just repaint the whole nose after 10 years if the chips get really bad.
the only way the PPF works is to wrap the whole car so you don’t end up with mismatch color after the paint gets old, that’s a lot of money and troubles. Car paints are designed to protect the car for reasonable amount of time, spending so much money to get another layer that also needs to be taken care of just doesn’t make sense to me. I also consider myself frugal so you may not want to follow me.
the only way the PPF works is to wrap the whole car so you don’t end up with mismatch color after the paint gets old, that’s a lot of money and troubles. Car paints are designed to protect the car for reasonable amount of time, spending so much money to get another layer that also needs to be taken care of just doesn’t make sense to me. I also consider myself frugal so you may not want to follow me.
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10-28-23, 10:17 AM
#19
Lexus Fanatic
YES it does. PPF blocks UV over time this means paint fade will be different vs. panels that are not protected. It takes many years but it happens. Go to 5:00 in this video, proves that PPF blocks UV. Misinformation on this forum is frustrating, if you don't know then don't make something up based on a single observation.
10-28-23, 10:34 AM
#20
Pole Position
PPF causes mismatching which is why they say to never do a half hood.
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10-28-23, 11:17 AM
#21
Pole Position
There should be a disclaimer on all of this stuff, stating results may vary.
E.g. If you work from home, the car is garage kept, and it’s washed and detailed regularly, then you’ll be fine. No fading, trapped dirt, blah blah blah…
If the above does not apply, create a PPF fund, and keep it moving.
If you want your car naked, shame on you, but it’s your choice! ::joking laugh::
Sheesh…world peace is easier than this discussion.
E.g. If you work from home, the car is garage kept, and it’s washed and detailed regularly, then you’ll be fine. No fading, trapped dirt, blah blah blah…
If the above does not apply, create a PPF fund, and keep it moving.
If you want your car naked, shame on you, but it’s your choice! ::joking laugh::
Sheesh…world peace is easier than this discussion.
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10-28-23, 11:42 AM
#22
Lexus Fanatic
Cars is museums generally don't need PPF.
10-28-23, 03:42 PM
#23
I don’t know…I got full front PPF and full ceramic on mine. I don’t daily it as I have a work truck. It is parked in the garage with a car cover. I don’t know, but I sleep better…every time I take it out, I fall in love again as if it was the first time I drove it home. I think PPF is worth it every time I detail my LE. I don’t plan on replacing/selling this car so I protect it for me and not the next person.
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10-28-23, 05:25 PM
#24
Driver School Candidate
I agree with most comments , at the end of the day it’s based on personal preference. I daily my IS500 and don’t plan to sell it. Love the car and keeping it long term.
I’m getting full PPF + Ceramic coating on the entire car with windows and wheels. It is expensive , ran me about $7k CDN. I don’t have a place to wash my car, the detailer applying the protection said to take it in to him every month for a deep clean and I’ll just tip the person washing my car. IMO I weighed the pros/ cons and I felt like it was worth it for me.
I’ll take my car back Monday, I’ll post pictures when delivered
I’m getting full PPF + Ceramic coating on the entire car with windows and wheels. It is expensive , ran me about $7k CDN. I don’t have a place to wash my car, the detailer applying the protection said to take it in to him every month for a deep clean and I’ll just tip the person washing my car. IMO I weighed the pros/ cons and I felt like it was worth it for me.
I’ll take my car back Monday, I’ll post pictures when delivered
10-30-23, 11:37 AM
#25
I like the idea of PPF, but it's definitely not worth more than a set of Michelin PS4s to me.
That whole industry causes me to raise my eyebrows. Too much fear factor. Is the film expensive or are labor costs the driver?
I'm 90% garage kept with white glove TLC when I return from any outing.
That whole industry causes me to raise my eyebrows. Too much fear factor. Is the film expensive or are labor costs the driver?
I'm 90% garage kept with white glove TLC when I return from any outing.
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10-30-23, 12:00 PM
#27
Pole Position
In the end you get what you pay for. Spending more money will always get you better stuff and better results, whether it's better tires, PPF, or a Porsche. The question is how close can you straddle the line to being satisfied, without spending more than you need to. The IS500 has always been an ideal car for this way of thinking: You're getting a top engine and a beautiful car at a mid-tier, if not base, luxury price. But when you start to pour thousands of more dollars into it IMO you've gone past that line. That's why I'm against PPF.
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10-30-23, 04:30 PM
#29
Driver
Thread Starter
Partial PPF is really a mid way down but paint mismatch down the line is a question that arises. And removal of PPF after 5-6 years is yet to be discovered, will the detailers take the same level of enthusiasm and care when you ask them to remove a PPF and the labor charge will also not be cheap if we get a full car PPF because you need a ton of patience and time for that task and it's not the fancy stuff with nice clean and foam wash but rather extreme care and steamer, hair dryer and skill.
10-30-23, 05:05 PM
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