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I'm fairly sure a lot of installers actually wrap the panels these days...so the edges are actually around the edge of the panel and you don't have those visible edges. Almost like how they do a vinyl wrap. That would literally solve most of what you showed on the front bumper with those ugly corner areas. Might have just been a sub par installer.

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Protection and aesthetics are different things, PPFs only purpose is to protect paint, nobody said it will make your paint look better. That's just common sense

Really appreciate an objective point of view on the downsides of PPF. For the money, it does not seem to be worth the downsides that you will see every day after they appear.

Ok you convinced me

I have an LC as well…. Really not sure if I want to drop $2200 to wrap front clip on this vehicle. It’s a Niory green so any chips do show up and concearn is of course a big hood that seems to collect every single bug lol. I’m not planning on tracking it but with CA freeways being so shitty I’m still a bit paranoid. Expel makes good product but when removed it can also damage factory paint…. Too many decisions

Nothing to watch car already clean

Is there any problems on removing it after many years old ?

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Yea ill take a case

Those tips are included with sprayer?

The biggest problem here is the car itself…

How much detergent do you use? Like one full cap in a 5 gallon bucket

Sounds like as much as he is repeating consider your options, he should have done a better job at that himself. Look at how much the PPF saved his kick plate! He doesnt like hiw it looks when all he has to do is peel it off and the carbon fiber will look new again.. hate to see it if it wasbt protected. So i guess im a little confused at his complaints as the PPF seens to be working as advertised. It seems more like he should know personally his level of attention to detail and understand that he may not be happy with any protection at all because of the give and take aspect of most protective systems. Im sure he woild be more unhappy to see all his carbon fiber scratched up by his own doing or seeing a rock jammed in that little corner on his front bumper. I would think most people already know pros and cons, your decision, your money, at the end of the day make sure you take your own advice before blaming others who are just providing options. Thank you for options!

I like your video. Sharing your real personal experience and not just riding the bandwagon and defending your purchase like everyone else.

Thank you very much for the video. Now I know.❤

VVery Good video and education on Microfiber Towel qualities. Thank you. I will visit the site.

Wood obviously moves with changes in humidity. Does the ceramic coating also flex with the wood?

try heat gun on scrathes. It self corrects

Actually CZcamsrs MOTIVATED me to learn to detail all my vehicles at home and to learn how to ceramic coat at home. People need to take everything with a grain of salt on youtube. You dont need 5 chemicals to detail and once you go beyond youtube and research, you will learn.

So what ppf did you put on is ia the cheaper stuff

is anyone allowed to enter and take pics?

Paint is for body shops and more experienced tradesmen. Ppf and vinyl is more practical at the tuning shop. Actually, that's bs. I was just trying to be obtuse.

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I'm on a marathon of vids on PPF, ceramics or waxes for my soon to be delivered 2024 vehicle. One thing for sure, I'm in a good company of neat freaks like me. Everything has to be perfect yada yada. But it's all good 😂😊😂

Nice car bro

My white tip turns, but it does not unscrew. How can I remove it?

Based on the climate you live in, and you have such a nice and well lit garage, its so much more effective and efficient for you to invest in a professional steamer…my perfect quick cleaning tool during very cold weather. 1/2 cap of your rinseless wash into your steamer. Steam your rinseless onto vehicle. Blast with electric dryer. Touchless. Safe. Efficient.

The front looks yellowed right now. Before you told us what part was PPF, I could tell immediately. Not good.

Is this a replacement product for the Kingsguard that I saw on Pan's channel?

You need to apply paint protection film to protect the paint protection film. I think your car is totaled.

What I do here in Bethlehem Pennsylvania currently in the 30 Degrees Fahrenheit , IS Pressure Wash all the nasty off outside the BAY & then bring it in and go panel by panel with ABSOLUTE by P&S. Towel Dry using Drying Aid & Yield GREAT results without FREEZING to death lol

The PPF you have on your cars look like precut. If you got the bulk install (I think that’s what it’s called) the edges would be wrapped. It cost more for bulk and it takes longer

I watched your other video, which I feel should have been included with this one because in this video, you do NOT come across as giving advice to people about what to look for and be weary of. You seem to be telling people "I went to a reputable shop and it looks like this, so don't get PPF". So because of that, I am commenting with time stamps for the viewers who will not see the other video... I am a PPF installer (you won't find any videos through this account as it is my personal account - but I do own my own detailing and restyling shop in which I have 15 years experience and a very strong reputation as a custom/bulk PPF installer where we disassemble and cover everything), so I am speaking from professional experience here. You have a good start with pointing flaws out to to potential PPF buyers, but the review is lacking context and explanation. Before time stamps, I'll just point out that while installer experience IS important, this is a clear example of it not mattering/showing. A shop with 15-20 years of experience should NEVER put out this kind of work. This is arguably below even dealership work. 3:42 "and again, this isn't an example of a BAD job..." That is indeed a bad job. It's a pre-cut kit that was installed poorly enough to require re-cutting/trimming and the lines were cut crooked like crazy. 4:15 "a spot where the PPF is damaged..." You mean where it did its job and saved your paint from the rock chip. 4:20 "and then a little bit on the corner..." Again it's the poor quality shop/install using a precut kit not fully wrapping edges. 5:35 " this just looks like garbage..." Yes, because it did its job, protecting your CF from carelessness coming out of the car. PPF is sacrificial, and when it builds up enough damage, it is to be replaced. Also another example of a poor quality shop...they only covered half the carbon fiber, and with a gloss film over a matte CF. Matte PPF should've been used across the whole surface. 7:05 "it's the little edges that bother me...." Another great example of a poor quality shop doing the work. The LC has an oversized hood (larger than 60" in both directions), and a good shop knows that, so they will make sure to order and use 72" material instead of the standard 60" to properly cover the hood in one piece. This shop was lazy or cheap (or both) and simply didn't want to order the right material for your vehicle. Overall, the lesson to be learned here (and taught/passed on to your viewers) is to do your research on the shop and go on location to see examples of their work or current projects. Make sure you ask questions regarding which type of install you're getting (custom/bulk or pre-cut), ask if there will be seams, and if so, where and why. Ask what will be removed/disassembled (trims, badges, lights, moldings, etc.) Also, go with your instinct, is the person you're speaking with trying to convince you to buy something or trying to really push a sale or are they knowledgeable and trying to help you get what's right for you? Are they setting expectations as to what you'll be getting? Too many shops focus on the brand and length of warranty...when in reality, it's all about the installer and quality of the work.

is there a part 2?

Very nice looking table.

This is why I try to stay away from PPF all together. But here I am getting back into the whole PPF world. The problem I have with it, is that for the money it cost, it goes from being a paint protection product to a vehicle enhancement product. And that's where the drama starts.

Looks really nice. I use a worx hydroshot for more pressure to rinse with distilled water, and then ONR in a lawn sprayer to pre rinse before washing with ONR using microfiber cloths.

A man of detail. I 100% agree with you. I will go with ceramic coating 🙏🏽

the dog in the backseat hit my funny bone

Some PPF brands you are supposed to be able to use a heat gun to remove scratches.

Whomever wrapped your Lexus did a bad job. Some installers cover the entire panel and they don't leave gaps. Also, what brand of PPF did they use? How was the paint condition prior to the wrap? And how was the paint prepared prior to having PPF installed? There's LOTs of variables that aren't mentioned.

I watched a video many years ago with someone that had their car painted black and they had the car with BOTH ceramic coated and PPF.

Late comment, but I'm not the only one thinking about PPF pros and cons who found this video. Thanks for the honest assessment. It's a refreshing contrast to the videos put out by youtube influencers who received a free or discounted ppf job or pro detailers who make a living from ppf and, unsurprisingly, love it.

It is so funny how this guy switches on and off an Indian accent and an American accent. He forgets to put on the American accent every now and then and it's the funny part. I find this with many Indians who go to the US to study or work and after a few years have this hilarious accent issue - under stress they default to total Indian accent, else they use an American accent for some words in a sentence that is jarring. I wish they stayed true to their roots and were comfortable with their Indian accent than struggle with a foreign accent.

Meh touchscreens are too small, 4/10

I came out of this video with this thought. If you want to PPF to keep your car perfect, know that PPF will make it imperfect immediately. Thanks for the great video.

what's the point of the coating if water so easily damages ?

This is a thought provoking and interesting conversation. I had a very nice Kavaca ppf installation done on a recent new black car. I believe the both the material and installation was top notch. I enjoy paint care and have the tools and products to remove imperfections. However I have been hesitant to try any more aggressive techniques on the ppf areas other than a wash. This has left the treated areas looking slightly worse than others albeit protected. The cost savings goes a long way to a respray if necessary and I can likely get small chips professionally fixed. This video and conversation has me seriously considering a skip of ppf on my next car

what product do you use to protect your leather seats? thank you