The truth about paint protection film (PPF). What they don’t show/tell you

This video is a real world experience and pros/cons of paint protection film. #ppf #ceramiccoating #detailing

Ceramic coating used

[jdmjones]

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".

[bridgestoparadise]

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.

[matwx]

Thank you for sharing. I'm now reconsidering getting PPF for my new car.

[SuperStarReview]

On the scratched trim area, before removing it, have you tried heating the PPF with a heat gun/hair dryer? Since PPF has self healing properties, heating it may remove the scratches again. Give it a try before removing it.

[BM-cjhr]

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.

[MrDoritis]

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

[STATUSDETAIL]

I talk about this a lot. I really appreciate you making this video tho because you are the customer. You. Are telling people your feedback as a customer. That carries more weight in my opinion. Because when I talk about this kind of stuff it seems more biased because I'm the guy who would put it on and remove it. People are less likely to listen to me basically and more likely to listen to you the actual and consumer customer.

PPF is not a perfect system but it does protect your paint

[bethkrueger]

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.

[ArthurDayneFirstOfHisName]

A true take on products is rare. Thanks for sharing

[Sloimer]

Not sure I understand the complaint of the PPF having scratches on it. Would you prefer the scratches to be on the Carbon Fiber? Isn't that the point?

[rrr]

My ppf was done on my all black Mercedes. Youtube taught me it will not be perfect and car color does make a difference. I'm satisfied with my ppf job. Having a white car will highlight the dirt buildup along any exposed edges over the years.

[towersroofinginc]

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.

[robh]

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

[PopsGG]

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.

[whodapple]

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.

Most beautiful Lexus by the way, just amazing!

[ThepmGame]

about that door seal film, the scratched one.. No one says that you can't scratch the film. They say that the small scratches done by careless washing can heal in sun heat. But those deep scratches are not curable.. The best part is that they are in the film, otherwise they would be in the carbon fiber.. I see this as a pro - ppf argument.

[gruivis]

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.

[Josealdojunior]

Dude Awesome You Made this Video, I was so looking for Cons of PPF. Super Thanks Man 🙏🏻

[mrwrapper]

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

[tirsoluis]

Hello, thank you for your honest opinion and sorry for your troubles…I’m in the process of buying a new Tesla and, as I have found from other Tesla owners in YouTube, it’s one of the cars for which most people recommend PPF primarily because of Tesla’s traditionally bad quality paint and, especially, because of the car’s front bumper design which seems to get a lot of hits from bugs and other debris. Despite these recommendations, I’m on the fence as to whether I should have at least the front half of my car with PPF. As you said, PPF is expensive and I’m trying, in my mind, to decide whether a better financial decision would be to just pay for the repair of any chips that may occur over the years…Therefore, I’m inclined to just have a ceramic coating done, which should protect the shine of the paint from dirt, bird droppings, etc., and forego the PPF. Any thoughts? Thank you