PPF or save for other mods?

[omi205]

I am in a similar place. Got the bronco in Feb, paint is still fresh, and deciding...do I just get mud flaps or do I fork over $5+k for PPF that might work? Based on my reviews, I did allot of research and calling all over for quotes and questions, PPF isn't perfect. It helps but is not an iron curtain. There is no iron curtain. There are two main areas that get hit the most. The very front of the hood and right behind the front tires (rocker panels and doors). If you can cover those two areas then you will have protection from at least 70% of the possible rock chips/debris. I already put in RCI rock sliders ($1200) which come out several inches and protect against rocks being kicked up. They also protect against door dings. Check. I installed a aero hood protector ($65) that covers the first 5 inches of the hood. Check. My next installation will be RockBloks mud flaps ($419). So that comes out out $1684. So I compare that to $5000 for PPF. Keep in mind PPF peel and when it does take a hit, it makes a mark that it noticeable. If you have the money to throw....then why not. I like it, but think my current set up will do just as good for allot cheaper. I also thought about how I never had PPF on any other vehicle and it wasn't an issue. Had a wrangler, prior to the Bronco, no PPF and I would off road it often. I had no dings at all. The one thing that did get me was pin striping. A proper wash and wax would help remove them but if you looked in the right light/angel, you could see them. I do think PPF could definitely help with pin striping. If you plan on off roading between brush then PPF would help considerably.

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[WILDcardOD]

I am in a similar place. Got the bronco in Feb, paint is still fresh, and deciding...do I just get mud flaps or do I fork over $5+k for PPF that might work? Based on my reviews, I did allot of research and calling all over for quotes and questions, PPF isn't perfect. It helps but is not an iron curtain. There is no iron curtain. There are two main areas that get hit the most. The very front of the hood and right behind the front tires (rocker panels and doors). If you can cover those two areas then you will have protection from at least 70% of the possible rock chips/debris. I already put in RCI rock sliders ($1200) which come out several inches and protect against rocks being kicked up. They also protect against door dings. Check. I installed a aero hood protector ($65) that covers the first 5 inches of the hood. Check. My next installation will be RockBloks mud flaps ($419). So that comes out out $1684. So I compare that to $5000 for PPF. Keep in mind PPF peel and when it does take a hit, it makes a mark that it noticeable. If you have the money to throw....then why not. I like it, but think my current set up will do just as good for allot cheaper. I also thought about how I never had PPF on any other vehicle and it wasn't an issue. Had a wrangler, prior to the Bronco, no PPF and I would off road it often. I had no dings at all. The one thing that did get me was pin striping. A proper wash and wax would help remove them but if you looked in the right light/angel, you could see them. I do think PPF could definitely help with pin striping. If you plan on off roading between brush then PPF would help considerably.

I really appreciate this in depth response. It actually helps a lot. I actually ordered front Rokblokz and have been considering powerstep XL running boards for the wife and because they stick out decent and would provide a little more protection I’d imagine as opposed to the ones that tuck up against. The thought of using the money for more mods that have an actual use versus just piece of mind sounds nice.

 

[rguest3]

I’ve had my bronco for just under a week now and am torn between scheduling for ppf on all painted surfaces minus the tailgate (~$4000) or simply putting my rocker panel stripe on and my jtops Bimini and just saving the money for other future mods (fog lights, performance tune, exhaust, CAI, possibly an ADV hardtop, etc.) I don’t plan on hitting too many wooded trails, never plan on rock crawling, and mainly plan to use for light dune use several times a year up at silver lake in Michigan. I wasn’t sure if the sand was a big concern for paint or not. I have some Rokblokz XL on the way on Monday for the front tires to reduce rock chips. Any thoughts or suggestions?

PPF on Front Grill, Hood, Inner Door Sills and Around Windshield should cover most of what is needed.

Stick with the Positive offset wheels and most sand and dirt will stay off the sides. Your side steps help too.

 

[GloNDark]

I had mine done exactly as you described. Everywhere except the tailgate. Have just a hair under 19k miles over the past year and half or so and it looks good as new. Multiple trail rides, mud, sand, snow and rocks. I had someone come up and comment on it a little while back and asked me if I had washed my brand new Bronco yet. He was shocked to hear it was a 21 and had "no scratches or swirl marks in it"

For me and what I use the Bronco for it was definitely worth it.

 

[WILDcardOD]

I had mine done exactly as you described. Everywhere except the tailgate. Have just a hair under 19k miles over the past year and half or so and it looks good as new. Multiple trail rides, mud, sand, snow and rocks. I had someone come up and comment on it a little while back and asked me if I had washed my brand new Bronco yet. He was shocked to hear it was a 21 and had "no scratches or swirl marks in it"

For me and what I use the Bronco for it was definitely worth it.

Anything special you have to do to wash it? Can you use a touch free car wash?

 

[GloNDark]

Anything special you have to do to wash it? Can you use a touch free car wash?

I've been thru the local touch free car wash a handful of times. Most of the time I wash it by hand with some good Meguiars soap. Xpel also has some spray detail and "ceramic" spray that are pretty good.

Overall I have treated it just like the rest of my cars. No special handling required.

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