Mud flaps and Lotus fitted protected film

[Leonard]

I figure if you go liquid ppf why not go full colour, or does it cost more? I'd be tempted and get a really nice metallic green

 

[Lankan]

I figure if you go liquid ppf why not go full colour, or does it cost more? I'd be tempted and get a really nice metallic green

Yes, you could.

Cannot comment on differences in price as I have only gone for the clear treatment, which, so far has held up very well, but would be good to see how it holds up close to the 5-year mark, which is when the warranty expires.

 

[TomE]

A lot of the cost is labour for preparation and application. So film PPF is likely to be less labour than liquid PPF (which requires stripping some components) and full respray is more labour again, as involves more surface prep and multiple coats. A vinyl wrap is more than a film PPF, as it needs to overlap around edges and shut lines. Lots of options!

 

[Lankan]

There are always new technological advancements. I was told the new XPEL PPF films had largely eliminated the yellowing of the past. I wonder how long this liquid PPF has been used and whether or not there are people who have had it on their car for years. I am going to ask my installer if he is aware of this and see what he says.

I am curious as to how this would be removed since it is all over the car. Thanks for sharing.

Agree with that - technology and techniques and methods evolve all the time. I am not sure how long Liquid PPF has been in use, but it suited my needs, especially since both cars were finished in shades of white.

Although I haven't had the need to just yet, I am told that removal is simply a case of peeling off the layer and respraying the affected panel. In fact, I will put that to the test next spring, under warranty, since I found two defects in the PPF applied to the GR Yaris - tiny though they were, I found some debris trapped under the PPF. The company readily agreed to put those right, which means the PPF needs to be stripped and replaced on two separate panels - the front bumper and the driver's side sill. At the same time, I will also get the entire rear PPF'ed and have it ceramic coated. I had underestimated how much the rear of a GRY gets covered in dirt and grime, and it doesn't have a rear wiper! A week-long trip to the Northern Lakes certainly hammered home the need to have PPF on the rear of the car.

 

[Lankan]

A lot of the cost is labour for preparation and application. So film PPF is likely to be less labour than liquid PPF (which requires stripping some components) and full respray is more labour again, as involves more surface prep and multiple coats. A vinyl wrap is more than a film PPF, as it needs to overlap around edges and shut lines. Lots of options!

Very true - the cost of labour is not insignificant.

 

[Magma]

The benefit of Liquid PPF is that the layer is completely invincible and there is no yellowing with age since the film goes over edges and around corners. Ceramic coating on top using a suitable product such as Gtechnique HALO will further enhance its protection and makes cleaning very easy.

How thick (tough) the coating is will depend on how many layers you go for - check here for more details: https://www.logicvpc.com/liquid-protection-film/

Huh... I'm very intrigued by this stuff now. I can clearly see the advantages and the fact that it claims to be as protective as the film is huge.
I wonder if anyone in the US offers it. I'll have to look into it more.