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You love doing mental gymnastics trying to answer questions that no one asked. We're all aware of 3M. We're all aware of Suntek. We're all aware of Xpel. We're all aware of Llumar. To flat out state one is unequivocally better than the other, for any and all applications, is simply naive and immature. And you've completely deflected your original statements. Bottom line...professionally applied PPF to a vehicle, full coverage is $5k-$10k or more. Doesn't matter which brand of top line material. YMMV if you decide to try to install it yourself.
Incorrect. You're arguing for using a PPF, with the wrong 'facts'. It's over $5k in materials alone for full Xpel coverage on an F-Type coupe.
Wrong. $5 per sq foot materials cost. 80% less than the number you slipped as fact.
I posted screen shot.
Post proof please. So I can feel stupid.
You probably dont even have an account with a supplier. And here you are preaching.
There are also two videos I posted with actual installs and actual pricing on the screen. "Account with a supplier"...lol. Now the recommendation is to be a distributor or retailer to get it done? Cool.
Last edited by GGG; Jun 5, 2018 at 02:08 AM.
Reason: See my PM
Lol. That's retail pricing off the company's site. I posted multiple videos of installs with pricing. There are thousands of threads on the various forums regarding PPF. Whether it's precut, cut at the installer or installed from bulk is irrelevant to pricing.
Last edited by GGG; Jun 5, 2018 at 02:09 AM.
Reason: See my PM
As far as DIY, I've actually done this before on a minivan and on my girlfriend's car. Generally speaking, I can do a lot of things myself and get good results - but I definitely noticed the flaws in my "first time craftsmanship" on those two clear bras. I clayed the paint and followed the directions exactly, but when it came to stretching and conforming the PPF to the various complex curves in the front bumper, you could see marks in the film where it was unevenly stretched or worked with the tool. So I think for me, DIY is out on anything beyond the simplest of shapes because I don't want to see those artifacts.
I've got a price in Houston, $1300 for Suntek - full hood, fenders, bumper and mirrors. On previous cars I've had bug guts on mirrors, but don't recall much in the way of rock chips on those. Same for the fenders really given how far back they sit. It's always the front nose, headlights and leading edge of the hood that get creamed. I would have figured that the hood would be safe given how far back it sits. The lower skirts on the sides of my car (ground effects?) aren't in the greatest shape from the previous owner - but acceptable for now, so either I need to polish those hoping for the best or maybe wrap them.
I applied Suntek PPF to the my headlights, entire hood, mirrors, and rear hips (area in front of rear wheels). I also ceramic coated all surface areas minus glass. In this pic you'll see where I removed the factory ppf which turned yellow over some time. I replaced it which a much larger piece which is virtually undetectable.
I had Xpel on previous white cars which held up very well over the years. I am not married to either brand, I went with Suntek this time around due to recommendation of my installer. From personal experience I would say having a good installer is more important than film used (assuming you are not using cheap ppf).
After: The new film is covering a much larger surface area following the lines of the panel for a cleaner look. Before: The original film became a yellowish eyesore after 2k miles /3 years.
I assumed those protective pieces were temporary and to be removed by the buyer. The ones on my car aren't even aligned with the body contours. I also note that in the photo your rocker panels are black. Is that a wrap, paint, or did it come from the factory that color? Mine are white and it would make more sense to me that they be black.
I took a couple photos of the clear protectors. Do they look right?
The running boards are either black or body colored depending on year and model. The protectors are generally where they should be and are intended to be left on (Unless you plan on putting a protective film on the entire rocker panel). On my car, most of the large rock strikes occur on the hood nearest the windshield.(Thank goodness for the film). A lot of road rash appears just in front of the rear wheels on the rocker panel from road debris.
[QUOTE=hades281;1907726]Im the OP and thought I'd wade back in
Good thing you're back with some rational input. There's been quite a bit of turbulence and waywardness in your abscence. Members have been tempoararlily banned, chaos really. We are still waiting for Shane to return and pick his f type color from almost a year ago on another thread.
