Detailers turned PPF Installers

[bad penny]

It appears to me car detailing is losing its luster. I notice more and more detailers leaving this trade and moving towards ppf instalation only.
A group that I belong to on fakebook I often read where it`s recommended to apply ppf over swirled paint.
I know the money is 100x better but I wonder how many people will be wanting to spend 6k getting their car wrapped when the recession hits.
Anyone else notice this trend?

[Stokdgs]

I worked for a great ppf installer for a couple of years recently.. He does just perfect ppf work..Has all the huge printers, etc., to make his own patterns on any vehicle..

When he saw my perfect black Jeep and Acura TL Type-S, and did work on them, he knew he wanted to be able to offer that service with Coating, and ppf, so that`s where I came in..I did a few jacked, new just off the lot Tesla`s for him, and a gigantic Lexus Suv the biggest black one they make... A huge amount of work..

I think my Rotary lessons and work, and a lot of machine time, and he is now well on his way...

So, some ppf guys are actually going the other direction and are very successful at it too..

I for one will never have ppf installed over swirled, anything, paint..
I want the best, straightest reflection of light back into my eyes to blind me.. Then I know it`s perfect..

Having taken some Detailing Business ppf off the sides of my black Grand Cherokee, the worst part of the whole process is getting all the glue that balls up, as you remove it with chemicals.. Takes forever, but it eventually all comes off..

With the huge increase in everything anymore, (why exactly, is that?) it has come down to about everything now... I just paid $4.25/gallon for Costco Premium this morning...
Dan F

[Bill D]

$4.25!! Eek!! I think I`m going walk even more than I already do if it gets to that here!

[Stokdgs]

$4.25!! Eek!! I think I`m going walk even more than I already do if it gets to that here!

Bill D --
And Costco up here in CA always has the lowest gas prices!!!
Dan F

[Bill D]

OMG. I feel so bad for you!

[Stokdgs]

OMG. I feel so bad for you!

Thanks !!
Someday, I will learn to not have vehicles that require Premium... Yeah...Someday...
Dan F

[Bill D]

Hmm. My parents have a Grand Cherokee and it runs on regular.

[bad penny]

I worked for a great ppf installer for a couple of years recently.. He does just perfect ppf work..Has all the huge printers, etc., to make his own patterns on any vehicle..

When he saw my perfect black Jeep and Acura TL Type-S, and did work on them, he knew he wanted to be able to offer that service with Coating, and ppf, so that`s where I came in..I did a few jacked, new just off the lot Tesla`s for him, and a gigantic Lexus Suv the biggest black one they make... A huge amount of work..

I think my Rotary lessons and work, and a lot of machine time, and he is now well on his way...

So, some ppf guys are actually going the other direction and are very successful at it too..

I for one will never have ppf installed over swirled, anything, paint..
I want the best, straightest reflection of light back into my eyes to blind me.. Then I know it`s perfect..

Having taken some Detailing Business ppf off the sides of my black Grand Cherokee, the worst part of the whole process is getting all the glue that balls up, as you remove it with chemicals.. Takes forever, but it eventually all comes off..

With the huge increase in everything anymore, (why exactly, is that?) it has come down to about everything now... I just paid $4.25/gallon for Costco Premium this morning...
Dan F

4.25. You ain`t seen nothing yet. It`ll be $8 a gallon in another year or two at the rate we are going.

[bob m]

I`ve had PPF applied to my last few cars (all new) on the whole front end - hood, front bumper, headlights, mirrors, front fenders, 10" on the roof and all those areas were "detailed" by the detailer/installer prior to PPF. I could never, ever imagine doing it any other way. If I moved away from where I`m living now, would never consider an installer who skipped that step. Here in NE/NJ/NYC area, the roads aren`t as "nice/smooth" as some other areas of the country so for my peace of mind and my car`s paint, I use PPF on those areas, but doing the whole car/SUV would be out of my budget and hence out of the question.

[Stokdgs]

Hmm. My parents have a Grand Cherokee and it runs on regular.

Bill D - Perhaps their Grand Cherokee has the V6 in it???

My Grand Cherokee Limited 4X4 has the 5.7 Hemi V8; the manual says to put mid-grade in it, but Costco only sells Regular and Premium..
When I have taken all those 4,000 mile trips to Texas and back I always look for Union76 or Chevron gas stations that offer the best prices for mid-grade.. Shell has it too, but they are always way, way, more expensive on the road..
Dan F

[Stokdgs]

4.25. You ain`t seen nothing yet. It`ll be $8 a gallon in another year or two at the rate we are going.

bad penny - boy, we hope not!
In the Los Angeles area off of I-5, they are sometimes, around $6.00/gallon, because they know they can get away with it..
Dan F

[Bill D]

Dan- yes its the V6. I forgot there`s a V8 too.

[bad penny]

Ppf I bet has put a big dent in the sale of polishers, pads, compounds, polish, waxes and sealants.
There`s nothing left to do once applied except car washes and boring sprays that really don`t do anything.

[bad penny]

bad penny - boy, we hope not!
In the Los Angeles area off of I-5, they are sometimes, around $6.00/gallon, because they know they can get away with it..
Dan F

It`s currently 5.25(ish) In Orange county

[Stokdgs]

It`s currently 5.25(ish) In Orange county

Ouch!!!!!
Dan F