The truth about paint protection film (PPF). What they don’t show/tell you
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- čas přidán 6. 02. 2021
- This video is a real world experience and pros/cons of paint protection film. #ppf #ceramiccoating #detailing
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sorry man for your problems. but your installation on lexus is done by amateurs. Real proffesional never gonna put that car to the client. Trust me. Better find real proffesional shop where people know what they doing. Take care
They’re amateurs. All the edges should have been folded around the edges not done the way they did it for you. Also the door step is not hit by the sun so if you have a heat gun you can hit it with some and it should fix most of them unless they’re very deep.
He is the kind of client you would like to avoid hahaha
From what you discussed, I don't think you would be ok with chips. I rather have the minor film issues vs paint chips.
Only way to not have any scratches is to never not use or drive it at all from the factory. No protection will ever stop every scratches.
I am the International Sales Director for an American PPF manufacturer, I’d be glad to A) answer any questions you might have about PPF B) get a proper installer with a proper film to replace all of this terrible workmanship.
That scratches on the door sills just means it's doing its job protecting whatever you covered up to protect. There's no scratch proof material that you can use to protect your car. Unless you have millions and billions to custom cut diamond.
The front looks yellowed right now. Before you told us what part was PPF, I could tell immediately. Not good.
I bet you got a realy realy good deal.
As someone who’s learning through videos, you got played by the person who installed it, and they gave you an excuse so good that you believed it and fighting in their defense.
I know it's an old video but I just came across it now....as an installer I can say that installation could've been done better (it's really not awful though,I've seen FAR WORSE) but I feel like most customers expect PPF to be "bulletproof" where it's actually just supposed to be a sacrificial layer. Protecting your factory paint might be more expensive however not many people know just how difficult it is not only to match it when respraying but having the same factory quality paint. It also scares away potential buyers when/if you want to sell it (at least where I'm from) because they see a respray and assume it's been in an accident. Those edges can easily be cleaned and the scratches will heal with heat,rather replace film than an entire carbon panel which could cost more & at least that way your car will always be in "pristine factory condition".
Thanks for the real and honest review of PPF. I appreciate the time you've past for our information: thanks!
Thanks for sharing your real world experience. Wrapping the edges would solve the pre-cut edge dirt problem. But then tho cost would go up significantly. Everything is a trade off. Can you do another video on the SUV? It looks like the film really took a hit. Thanks.
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.
Thank you for sharing. I'm now reconsidering getting PPF for my new car.
A true take on products is rare. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for sharing this information. After watching this I don't think I will get the PPF. Those details would drive me crazy, especially after spending so much money.
Have you tried fixing those scratches on the door sill with a heat gun or blow dryer? Most PPF have a self healing characteristic that can repair minor scratches.
Thank you for the great video. Since you have one car without PPF, it would be great to see a comparison between the PPF car and the car with no PPF.
I also had an LC 500 and had the same front PPF installed as you I got it done at Tint World they used SunTek PPF installation is far more important than the actual brand of material they use. Obviously SunTek is a good brand but one of the key things is the SunTek film is a bit on the thinner side compared to something like Xpel so it’s easier to work with. My installer also had exposed edges only on the end of the hood from what I remember but I had no dirt build up after a year and a half. I’ll probably order a 2023 LC and get the whole car PPF next time