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

The front looks yellowed right now. Before you told us what part was PPF, I could tell immediately. Not good.

You need to apply paint protection film to protect the paint protection film. I think your car is totaled.

The PPF you have on your cars look like precut. If you got the bulk install (I think that’s what it’s called) the edges would be wrapped. It cost more for bulk and it takes longer

This is why I try to stay away from PPF all together. But here I am getting back into the whole PPF world. The problem I have with it, is that for the money it cost, it goes from being a paint protection product to a vehicle enhancement product. And that's where the drama starts.

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

Some PPF brands you are supposed to be able to use a heat gun to remove scratches.

Whomever wrapped your Lexus did a bad job. Some installers cover the entire panel and they don't leave gaps. Also, what brand of PPF did they use? How was the paint condition prior to the wrap? And how was the paint prepared prior to having PPF installed? There's LOTs of variables that aren't mentioned.

I watched a video many years ago with someone that had their car painted black and they had the car with BOTH ceramic coated and PPF.

It is so funny how this guy switches on and off an Indian accent and an American accent. He forgets to put on the American accent every now and then and it's the funny part. I find this with many Indians who go to the US to study or work and after a few years have this hilarious accent issue - under stress they default to total Indian accent, else they use an American accent for some words in a sentence that is jarring. I wish they stayed true to their roots and were comfortable with their Indian accent than struggle with a foreign accent.

Front of any vehicle can never have the abilities to receive chips, scratches, road debris unless traffic was already present in front of the vehicle. PPF looks great, it even makes your car look cooler and that's cause you do not have respect for your car. If you're a track or street racer and money is no object or subject PPF is the option. If not, and you have PPF, then you're an amateur car driver.

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.

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

what product do you use to protect your leather seats? thank you

Will your paint get fade off when you remove the ppf ?

Thanks mate now i know fck that wrap and PPF!!!

Yea dude they sell 72” rolls for that hood.

your installer sucks. pre-cut PPF not covering the whole panel is a no-no. what's the point of not covering the full panel leaving seams and spaces since the stones can hit any random spot.

Bro got the worst PPF job ever made and acts like it's the average PPF job. You just got robbed lol

Ima tell you people who looking to get ppf as installer myself you paying what you’re getting. You want most of the edges wrap. It’s going to cost you more money. Most shops do precuts. Why it’s faster. Bulking takes longer. So it all comes down to the person what you willing to spend.

I think this is not the problem of the PPF but that it feels like the installer could have done a better job... I am not installer myself, but they could have wrapped the PPF around...

I PPF is not necessary. A car is a tool. Wear and tear is normal. Do we need another layer of PPF on top of the first PPF to protect it?

I did a DIY full front end of PPF for my own 21 Honda Odyssey. It was very difficult process especially for the edges especially that I didn’t know it would be difficult to make it perfect in the edges.

Perfectly covered and the more curves and smaller sections the bigger the problem for any installation. Lexus front ends are a real pain to install and thus keep those edges clear. Yes, white cars are going to shout out 'Dirt Here' but if you never hand wash or take time to check then it is not a real issue. As to the small rock chips or gouges, no they are NOT seal healing. Once the film has removed a section due to a hit, then it cannot self repair. I love my PPF but realize it is temporary protection and will remove at 5-years. DO NOT allow it to go much longer or start turning colors underneath as then the removal is NOT easy and will cost you $$$.

good review. ppf is way too expensive when installed by the shops. i think I can also live with the small chips w/o ppf if it happens.

Thanks

New car Dealerships are now forcing you to pay for at least some level of ppf. B4 you even view the car, theyve already installed their shitty quality ppf. Not to mention crap level ceramic coating they they added to the sale price.

Good heads up!

A true take on products is rare. Thanks for sharing

What up with all the lip smacking? So annoying!

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.

Get over yourself asshole !

What brand did you use? Expel ? Stek?

That’s just a terrible install ppf has come so far in the last few years you can easily cover all those exposed edges without them lifting. A lot of shops are just lazy or to focused on profit. If you find the right shop like ours you won’t see any of those edges.

Just got my tesla m3 , by far the most expensive car i ever bought.. the whole tesla community will tell you to put ppf on your tesla.. yea right, unfortunately i don't have the $4000-6000 that i cost to out ppf on the full car.. but i went ahead , victim of that hype and paid $1000 to ppf the rocker , door bottom, and front bumper.. now im broke. I do not believe i will ever recover that money.. but atleast im less nervous when i drive my tesla on a dirt road.. and in the snow. For the rest i will see how my finance goes…. I also bought small piece of ppf and added them my self on few spots.. like the mount roof rack points.. and the rear trunk sill.. using slip solution and tac solution i was able to to like pro.. almost.. there are some very very small tiny imperfection.. but im learning.. i wouldn't do the front bumper myself but if you want to practice , try adding door sill ppf by yourself, those are great areas to learn how to ppf. In conclusion, i don't think we should ppf a whole car.. big waste of investment, you won't get a better price because your paint is pristine.. you will grt couple,of,hundreds bucks at most,

The install was done poorly

you dont polish ppf, heat it up with a heat gun to remove the scratches

Your video is 2 years old.
Sure the protection you put on is going to scratch from you getting in and out of your car every day - at least it is still protecting what is under the film. You said that car is 2 years old, so that make the car now 4 years old.
You are too fussy. Myself, I will be doing just waxing to protect my new car when I get it. The car is going to get scratches, dinged, nicked, etc, unless you keep your car in the garage all the time and don't drive it.

End of story

Thank you for this review. I probably will not get PPF on my car.

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

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.

Sounds like trying sell ceramic coating. But u dont tell ppl that ceramic coating is not going to protect the car from the rock. The film is made for protect the surface. Coating is for more like water repellent.

Tsk. It’s plastic film. Tsk. Either have a film that doesn’t look perfect, or, tsk, have rock chips. What else is there to even talk about?

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.

what kind of floor mat is that in your garage? i like it

Dude is upset his PPF is ugly
But he can live with a coupe dings and scratches.
Unreasonable

Drink some water or eat some gume you fucking retard who wants to listen to you clacking with your mouth every ten seconds

Horrible job on the white car ✌️🇨🇦