991.2 with PPF

[davidspencer911]

I just bought a 991.2 GTS with PPF and have read that PPF should be renewed between 5-10 years. Are there any factors to be considered to prompt renewal other than age or mileage? Anyone have any experience of PPF on car which could help me judge what the best strategy is? Can PPF damage paint in any way if left too long?

Thanks

 

[Lancerlot]

Rule of thumb is, if you can't see it - it's fine. []

Technology has developed and improved this product over the last few years.

The latest, high-end films promise to last up to 10 years - remains to be seen, of course. [8|]

Older or inferior films tend to discolour or peel and eventually become unsightly.

All films tag from stone damage and the film self-heating properties are overstated by the manufacturers IMHO. Over time, damaged film surfaces, stretching, lifting and fingering at panel edges/joints tend to lead to the need for replacement, but this depends on how well the film was applied originally and your vehicle usage.

Removal is best left to an expert - particularly if the headlights have been done as these have a thin lens coating, easily stripped off by removing the film.

Coachwork damage will be double the cost of normal repair due to the need to also replace the film.

Regards,

[font="comic sans ms,sans-serif"]Clive[/font]

 

[McMurray]

Bit of heat will help with film removal, Options, Heat gun, keep moving and don’t dwell on one point, be very careful. Hair dryer on hot setting which is not as hot as heat gun so safer.

steam wallpaper stripper, good for large areas and again no risk of burning a panel. Lastly pour boiling hot water on the area.

If there are any weaknesses in the paint application the film will find it when you remove it. This will happen even if an expert removes it. They will also take no responsibility for any paint that comes off as they can’t tell the condition of the paint underneath or any hidden repair.

Steve

 

[davidspencer911]

Rule of thumb is, if you can't see it - it's fine. []

Technology has developed and improved this product over the last few years.

The latest, high-end films promise to last up to 10 years - remains to be seen, of course. [8|]

Older or inferior films tend to discolour or peel and eventually become unsightly.

All films tag from stone damage and the film self-heating properties are overstated by the manufacturers IMHO. Over time, damaged film surfaces, stretching, lifting and fingering at panel edges/joints tend to lead to the need for replacement, but this depends on how well the film was applied originally and your vehicle usage.

Removal is best left to an expert - particularly if the headlights have been done as these have a thin lens coating, easily stripped off by removing the film.

Coachwork damage will be double the cost of normal repair due to the need to also replace the film.

Regards,

[font="comic sans ms,sans-serif"]Clive[/font]

 

[davidspencer911]

Bit of heat will help with film removal, Options, Heat gun, keep moving and don’t dwell on one point, be very careful. Hair dryer on hot setting which is not as hot as heat gun so safer.

steam wallpaper stripper, good for large areas and again no risk of burning a panel. Lastly pour boiling hot water on the area.

If there are any weaknesses in the paint application the film will find it when you remove it. This will happen even if an expert removes it. They will also take no responsibility for any paint that comes off as they can’t tell the condition of the paint underneath or any hidden repair.

Steve