Instead of PPF has anyone tried this ?

[Brichinelo]

PPF can be a bit pricey as we all know. Has anyone gave this ppf film a shot that Kia offers on their hood ? Good? Bad?

 

[stoopid]

Unless it's installed by a tech at a legit body shop, I wouldn't bother.

 

[Brichinelo]

Unless it's installed by a tech at a legit body shop, I wouldn't bother.

Or you can buy and have the shop install . Just looking for some cheaper alternatives or if there is any.

 

[stoopid]

Or you can buy and have the shop install.

That's what I meant.

After paying the other shop you're probably not far from what the other shop would charge to do a hood using their own ppf. Fwiw, the ppf is cheap it's the labor that represents the biggest % of the cost of an install.

 

[Brichinelo]

That's what I meant.

After paying the other shop you're probably not far from what the other shop would charge to do a hood using their own ppf. Fwiw, the ppf is cheap it's the labor that represents the biggest % of the cost of an install.

A lot of members get the whole car done for ppf . I’m just worried about the hot spots like the hood, fenders, and majority front of the vehicle . Still might be an option to consider imo

 

[Ohiocruiser]

The reason ppf is expensive is because of the labor, not materials.

 

[stoopid]

A lot of members get the whole car done for ppf . I’m just worried about the hot spots like the hood, fenders, and majority front of the vehicle . Still might be an option to consider imo

On my last car I had Xpel on the entire front and half the hood as you describe. At the time cost about $900 and they gave me a rental for two days. If there's already chips they'll need to repair them which adds time.

It's definitely the place that has the chance to see the most damage. The ppf definitely preserved the front end, preventing road rash. But did not help resale when it was time to trade in.

My Stinger only has the headlamps done.

 

[Brichinelo]

The reason ppf is expensive is because of the labor, not materials.

It is hard to apply ppf by yourself ? Same boat as vinyl wrap ?

 

[Brichinelo]

On my last car I had Xpel on the entire front and half the hood as you describe. At the time cost about $900 and they gave me a rental for two days. If there's already chips they'll need to repair them which adds time.

It's definitely the place that has the chance to see the most damage. The ppf definitely preserved the front end, preventing road rash. But did not help resale when it was time to trade in.

My Stinger only has the headlamps done.

Yeah that’s the route I’m thinking about taking. Only the hotspots for ppf and manage the rest of the vehicle by staying up to date with daily cleans and what not. For $900 that’s not bad. Need to continue to explore some shops close by me that offer ppf for only certain parts of the vehicle.

 

[MerlintheMad]

That Kia offer is PPF. There is only one kind of plastic material, many brands. I have the entire front done back to the windshield. In almost 4.5 years it has spared me countless blemishes and even a few marring incidents that would have gone clear to the metal/plastic (you can see the nicks to the PPF, very small compared to what the paint would have taken). The deal I got at the time was c. $950.

 

[Brichinelo]

That Kia offer is PPF. There is only one kind of plastic material, many brands. I have the entire front done back to the windshield. In almost 4.5 years it has spared me countless blemishes and even a few marring incidents that would have gone clear to the metal/plastic (you can see the nicks to the PPF, very small compared to what the paint would have taken). The deal I got at the time was c. $950.

That’s not bad at all. Imo I think the hot spots just need to be ppf if you want to save a pretty penny. Front end , fenders, hood and headlights. I’m good with that coverage. Ppf has shot up in price tremendously smh

 

[Ohiocruiser]

It is hard to apply ppf by yourself ? Same boat as vinyl wrap ?

It depends. I wouldn't try it by myself. I think it is harder than vinyl since it is thicker. I paid $600 just for the hood. Full wrap.

 

[djerickd]

I have a newly cut 3m PRO ppf bumper mask for sale for a GT bumper - $200 shipped if anyone was interested.

 

[th3n4m31zd4n]

I got just my bumper and the first 6in of hood done with Xpel for $400 at a shop. They did really good. Even followed up after 1 week then a month to make sure it was still good.

I've personally never had rock chips on the fenders, upper part of hood, or sides/rear on any car I've ever owned (knock on wood) so I decided to not do those.

 

[Brichinelo]

I got just my bumper and the first 6in of hood done with Xpel for $400 at a shop. They did really good. Even followed up after 1 week then a month to make sure it was still good.

I've personally never had rock chips on the fenders, upper part of hood, or sides/rear on any car I've ever owned (knock on wood) so I decided to not do those.

Yeah that’s a great price point . You can always start with what you did and come back later to get more done for certain parts of the car. I do alot of highway driving so I started to notice alot of small chips on the front bumper

 

[Aarvix]

If you can swing it, I'd really recommend getting the whole hood done.
If dirt gets under the edge you'll have an ugly line across your hood.

 

[Brichinelo]

If you can swing it, I'd really recommend getting the whole hood done.
If dirt gets under the edge you'll have an ugly line across your hood.

Thank you for your insights sir. Definitely don’t want that . Maybe just start off with the whole front hood for the time being

 

[MerlintheMad]

If you can swing it, I'd really recommend getting the whole hood done.
If dirt gets under the edge you'll have an ugly line across your hood.

This was/is my only concern: edges, not road damage that far back. I know, for instance, that some get their A pillars covered, but literally two tiny nicks in over 4.5 years in the passenger A pillar is all I've needed to touchup. If I were to do PPF again, say after doing paint correction (and likely ceramic), I would do the front bumper cover, the headlights and the entire hood: but I wouldn't bother with the front fenders: however, I would add PPF to the top of the rear bumper cover: it's just too easy to drag things from the hatch and hit the bumper cover, as well as awkward objects like a bicycle with the pedals and front fork waggling around are always trying to hit the cover (the most aggravating nick in my paint was done by me getting my bike into the hatch, the pedal gouged a three-quarters of an inch line clear down to the black plastic).

 

[Brichinelo]

This was/is my only concern: edges, not road damage that far back. I know, for instance, that some get their A pillars covered, but literally two tiny nicks in over 4.5 years in the passenger A pillar is all I've needed to touchup. If I were to do PPF again, say after doing paint correction (and likely ceramic), I would do the front bumper cover, the headlights and the entire hood: but I wouldn't bother with the front fenders: however, I would add PPF to the top of the rear bumper cover: it's just too easy to drag things from the hatch and hit the bumper cover, as well as awkward objects like a bicycle with the pedals and front fork waggling around are always trying to hit the cover (the most aggravating nick in my paint was done by me getting my bike into the hatch, the pedal gouged a three-quarters of an inch line clear down to the black plastic).

My approach as well chatting with other stinger members. Front hood, headlights and front bumper. Not going to bother with the a pillars or even the top of the rear bumper. Can always come back if you need it to the shop. Thanks for your insights.

 

[Aarvix]

That's funny Merlin, because I'm of the other mindset. I wish I had MORE PPF.

One rogue shopping cart is all it takes.