PPF Mistake...

[RaskyR1]

Can't help but wonder who makes the film for either of the companies.
When I was working and paying attention to such things, found that there were only 2 or 3 actual producers of the films, 3M being one of them, another who I don't recall here in the states(it may be Avery) and a company out of Europe.
They all sold in bulk to companies, who then did their own branding and marketing.
The industry does not appear to be any larger than it was 15 years ago, so have to question if the same method of getting film to the market place (bulk product, remarketed) as back then.
Grumpy

True....

But, in this case the Xpel Ultimate has the "self healing" top coat, which Venture Shield does not. Having seen the Xpel in person last year at SEMA I must say it was very impressive.

Xpel video
XPEL Ultimate Paint Protection Film / Clear Bra Self Healing Demo - YouTube

[Ron Ketcham]

Thanks for the update, like I said, out of touch on some things, haven't been to SEMA or NACE since 08.
And that year, was working our booth at NACE, so didn't make it over to SEMA.
Grumpy

[RaskyR1]

Thanks for the update, like I said, out of touch on some things, haven't been to SEMA or NACE since 08.
And that year, was working our booth at NACE, so didn't make it over to SEMA.
Grumpy

No prob. I do believe Venture Shield is owned by 3M now but their film is still different then 3M's. Some of the other guys like John who actually install would be far more up to date then I am though.

We actually had a pretty large group of detailers and some Meguiar's reps around the Xpel booth last year while we did the brass wire brush demo and even rubbed it with lacquer thinner....made me change my whole outlook on PPF to be honest.

Any chance you'll be going to SEMA this year?

[Ron Ketcham]

No desire to go. Made it, mostly working booths since 1988, enough for me.
Vegas was also on the rotation for ICA, so was there sometimes twice a year.
Grumpy