Ppf/clear bra

Buy the installer, not the particular brand of PPF they use. Quality shops will use quality products they have had long term success with and installation is the key to PPF happiness, not the particular brand. I have one car done with STEK Dynoshield, another done with XPEL Ultimate Plus and the difference between them is negligible as far as aesthetics & functionality go. Should you run into issues down the road, the installer is your first line of defense, not the mfg. Pick a quality installer and everything else will fall into place.
 
My friend Dan has a 3M clear bra. He really likes it. A lot of places in my area sell xpel. It’s more expensive than 3M
 
Do any one have a clear bra on there car and like it. If so what brand do you have. Looking to get a really good clear bra. Thank
 
There was one on my car when I bought it, I personally hate it because whatever it is, is thick, going yellow and hazy, and only goes half-way up my hood. I`d recommend a full wrap because I hate lines in the middle of panels.
 
Bull6791 said:
I guess not many people have ppf/clear bra on their car.
Click to expand...
But some of us who do, love it! Allows me to be even lazier w care (the self-healing is very real). Cost sucks but PPF also allows for peace of mind in that I`ve done EVERYTHING I possibly can to maintain cars good looks so now I can drive the snot out of it knowing that if something does happen...oh well, nothing more I coulda done to prevent it.

Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk
 
Cayman. Most places in my area install xpel films. You had it before. How did you like it.
My friend Dan got 3M ppf on his new truck recently. He likes it a lot but it hard to find a place that does 3M. Most places in my do xpel films. That’s why I ask how you like it. Also I don’t know a lot about ppf so I don’t know what is a good price. Thanks.
 
I have XPEL ultimate. Very happy.

Had 3M prior and it was also good.

Go with installer and written warranty.
 
In my area of PA it’s hard to find 3M. All the shops I called do xpel. I don’t know what is a good price. It seems like xpel is more money than 3M
 
Bull6791 said:
Cayman. Most places in my area install xpel films. You had it before. How did you like it.
Click to expand...
Our STEK was done in April of 2019, our XPEL in April of 2021...I am still enjoying both equally and unless I knew which was on which car, I very likely wouldn`t be able to tell the difference. IF i had used a mediocre installer for one and a great installer for the other, the differences would be significant.

It`s all about the installer, not the label on the box of PPF they choose to use.


Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk
 
I have xpel, the installer is the only thing you should worry about brand doesn’t matter. All films are good these days with long warranties. Find the best installer in your area you can afford.
 
Pear tree. Thank for the info. I never had ppf on my car before so I did not know all brands were good. Also I don’t even know what is a good or bad price. Thanks for reiterating the point it’s all about the installer. Thanks.
 
I swore I have sworn off PPF.....

If you ever remove it....look at the film removed. It is -hydroscopic-. You will see how much or not -clear- it is relative when you remove it.
Great for protection....though.

I`ve had it installed buy what I`ve considered one of the best crews if not the 1st ones doing this before it was even --popular--.
In some area`s where I`ve removed film....I have seen primer. The cuts are somewhat masked due to film. YMMV
 
I think it`s great for protection...chips.

But the drawbacks are what I`ve listed.

IMO, it`s clearly something best for a -exotic- mainly cause paint devalues.
But for me, too many drawbacks.

If you don`t ever intend to remove it *aka*, may see xActo whoopsies....and really want the protection cause from chips, its worth it. Be prepared as film install from a quality shop/install is almost if not more than even ceramic jobs...
 
Bull6791 said:
I guess it’s all about the install. Thanks.
Click to expand...
Here`s a whole bunch of notes/thoughts regarding our PPF installs & living with it:

Life with PPF: STEK Dynoshield | Life's tough, wear a helmet.

PPF or Ceramic Coating | Life's tough, wear a helmet.

2016 Porsche Cayman S – Partial Respray, PPF and more | Life's tough, wear a helmet.

Many folks will claim the best install is a custom cut from bulk pieces but perhaps not:

Paint Protection Film (PPF): The Unspoken Details Many Consumers Aren’t Told | Ask a Pro Blog

Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk
 
Mobile. Thanks. You are telling me something I did not know. Getting ppf/clear bra installed is pricy.
There is a place a couple of blocks from my house. They only use xpel films. For a full front which is full bumper, full fender, full hood, headlights and mirrors it’s 1900. I don’t know if that’s good or high. A lot of places in my are have pre made packages with prices. Do all places that do ppf have pre made packages with prices. Thank
 
My friend Dan in California went to a shop and got 3M scotch guard pro on his new truck. He said the shop he went to you tell them where you want the ppf and they do it. He said they have no packages already made up at this shop with prices. I don’t know if any of the shops in pa where I live do it that way. I would have to ask the. How is it sold and priced in other areas. Thank
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top