I had my 💙 set on a blue bronco and I got one! I love how it changes depending on the outside mood. I’m posting pictures of unfiltered photos. The top photo you’ll see what it looks like with PPF in stealth. It’s stunning and photos do not do it justice.
Most films are 10 years to lifetime. It’s not for everyone’s needs and some people keep their vehicles longer and they stay looking nicer for a longer period. This is to help preserve that paint so you don’t have to repaint it. There’s a lot more information about the PPF industry that has shown...
Just to clarify, I don’t know if the guys doing the factory PPF are not wrapping the edges or not on some or all, I only know of the one case where they didn’t. It’s a great product regardless. Sometimes I get called by the dealership to install OEM graphics, etc and it’s considered factory...
PPF is to protect the paint well enough so you don’t have to get it repainted. And if it gets damaged in an accident your insurance company will pay for it to be replaced. I speak from the installer perspective and I replace these all the time in bodyshops. These are just a couple of reasons to...
From an installers view it’s more tedious to install Stealth because you have to wrap all your edges so the gloss does not show through. It’s sharp! This is my Black Diamond
FYI… I just met a guy who had his done from the factory and they did not, I repeat DID NOT wrap the front edge on that hood. BIG NO NO!!!
I recommend having it done afterwards and have your local installer wrap those edges. Otherwise you will get dings and they will not look good.
ps… I’m a...
Do more bugs stick to PPF than to the paint?
No more than usual but way easier to clean off.
If so, is it harder to get the bugs off the PPF?
dawn and water. Wash right off. Rinse. Wipe with microfiber rag.
If so, what is the best/safest method to remove the bugs without damaging the PPF?
PPF...
Get it! I’ve been installing this for 6 years. If you get in an accident most insurance companies will replace it.
I’m currently getting mine done with Xpel Stealth & ceramic coating ( full coverage)
If you do stealth you should have full coverage as it’s a matte finish. Or do the Xpel Ultimate...
This is true. PPF will not stick to ceramic if it’s a true ceramic coating. Then it will bond to the PPF and just add that additional strength. Plus water will bead right off.
I didn’t want to spend that much and I was anxious the whole drive there, but I’m only doing this once… Mine is $5,000 full body Stealth, ceramic, 2 windows tinted, windows treated and the roof. This is my business vehicle so I have to represent.
I’m actually a certified installer for 6 yrs and I’ve worked with several brands of PPF. I service bodyshops too and replace them when they’ve repainted the vehicle. My preference is X-pel and my whole Bronco is currently being done in Xpel Stealth (matte finish). Any PPF is better than none. I...
Thank you so much for the clarification. Appreciate that. I hate the unknown and I hope it doesn’t ever happen. I feel really bad for those who have had this terrible experience.
Warranty or not it’s definitely an aggravation.