Paint Protection Film (PPF) and Wrap for your Emira

[J600net]

For those that did full body PPF. Do you mind sharing pictures of these areas? I’m curious to see how other installers are approaching them


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Some pics and videos of mine here:

 

[K_Squared]

I got my full body PPF done through Lotus Cape Fear. They did 95% PPF and 5% Revivify on some of the smaller black trim pieces where PPF isn't ideal. They used NanoFusion PPF (https://www.diamond-shield.com/nano-fusion-ppf) which isn't as well known in the aftermarket as they focus on OEM installation. It came with a 10 year warranty through Lotus. This team, led by Steve Costa and Juan Carlos, has been installing PPF on all Lotus Cars who option PPF into the USA for over a decade.

All that said, after the initial job I wasn't 100% thrilled with the rear vents as their pattern was just slightly off (they were still constantly tweaking it). Steve and Juan Carlos told me they would be happy to come back and re-do the rear once they had perfected the pre-cut pattern. Most people say this and never deliver. However, they came all the way back through Raleigh from Nashville, TN (10 hour drive) and replaced the rear yesterday afternoon and it looks perfect.

For anyone who can book through a Lotus dealer for Steve and his team, I give them two big thumbs up. Pics below of the relief cuts for the rear vents:

 

[GrahamClark_60-68]

I got my full body PPF done through Lotus Cape Fear. They did 95% PPF and 5% Revivify on some of the smaller black trim pieces where PPF isn't ideal. They used NanoFusion PPF (https://www.diamond-shield.com/nano-fusion-ppf) which isn't as well known in the aftermarket as they focus on OEM installation. It came with a 10 year warranty through Lotus. This team, led by Steve Costa and Juan Carlos, has been installing PPF on all Lotus Cars who option PPF into the USA for over a decade.

All that said, after the initial job I wasn't 100% thrilled with the rear vents as their pattern was just slightly off (they were still constantly tweaking it). Steve and Juan Carlos told me they would be happy to come back and re-do the rear once they had perfected the pre-cut pattern. Most people say this and never deliver. However, they came all the way back through Raleigh from Nashville, TN (10 hour drive) and replaced the rear yesterday afternoon and it looks perfect.

For anyone who can book through a Lotus dealer for Steve and his team, I give them two big thumbs up. Pics below of the relief cuts for the rear vents:

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Do you mind sharing, how much did they charge you for this? And did they do any paint correction?

 

[K_Squared]

Do you mind sharing, how much did they charge you for this? And did they do any paint correction?

The normal cost from the dealership is $6,000 for the full wrap. They did minimal correction in spots they thought needed it but TBH, my Nimbus looked pretty fantastic from the showroom so I was happy with the result.

It seems there isn't much point doing the correction if it's not needed. They said on the darker cars they usually had to do a lot more correction than on the lighter ones like Nimbus.

 

[Zardoz]

How do you remove the 1st edition emblem on sides of car to install film?
Anyone know?

 

[ADC]

How do you remove the 1st edition emblem on sides of car to install film?
Anyone know?

Just held on with adhesive... so standard trick of heat and dental floss / something to gently pry with should do it.

 

[Wiz33]

Someone was waiting at my PPF shop for mine to get done so they can fit him in.

 

[@Life411]

My Emira is at the dealer, so I need to make decisions about PPF and Ceramic Coat (XPEL offered by dealer).

I'm particularly interested in hearing from folks in the UK and elsewhere who have had their Emiras for a while and can share their experiences about where the Emira tends to pick up damage.

Based on my other cars (Elise and 4C) I'm leaning toward the first option, but I'm concerned about the rocker panels. I didn't get the Upper BlackPack, so the second option seems overkill protecting the roof and rear of the car (where I have not observed damage on my existing vehicles. Appreciate everyone's thoughts, experiences and recommendations.

Also, what about Xpel? I'm leaning toward it. TIA, Peter

 

[Wiz33]

Finally got my car back after a week at the PPF shop, have minor issues that they'll fix when I go back for the 2 weeks check up but I kinda expected it as it's the first Emira at the shop.

 

[@Life411]

Finally got my car back after a week at the PPF shop, have minor issues that they'll fix when I go back for the 2 weeks check up but I kinda expected it as it's the first Emira at the shop.

Two questions if you don't mind:
1) is that Magma Red or is it a colored wrap? Just curious as I'm seeing a lot of pinkish/purplish hues.
2) Did you own/drive the car for a while before getting it wrapped? I don't know if I could give my brand new Emira over for a full week.

 

[Wiz33]

My Emira is at the dealer, so I need to make decisions about PPF and Ceramic Coat (XPEL offered by dealer).

I'm particularly interested in hearing from folks in the UK and elsewhere who have had their Emiras for a while and can share their experiences about where the Emira tends to pick up damage.

Based on my other cars (Elise and 4C) I'm leaning toward the first option, but I'm concerned about the rocker panels. I didn't get the Upper BlackPack, so the second option seems overkill protecting the roof and rear of the car (where I have not observed damage on my existing vehicles. Appreciate everyone's thoughts, experiences and recommendations.

Also, what about Xpel? I'm leaning toward it. TIA, Peter

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Two questions if you don't mind:
1) is that Magma Red or is it a colored wrap? Just curious as I'm seeing a lot of pinkish/purplish hues.
2) Did you own/drive the car for a while before getting it wrapped? I don't know if I could give my brand new Emira over for a full week.

Magma but Magma changes under the sun depending on angle. Had the car for a total of 4 days and 160 miles before handing it to the shop. Only because I didn't want it to sit at the shop over the weekend. Otherwise would have gone direct from dealer to the shop. I did the full wrap since the front wheels will kick up a lot of dirt. they hit the lower portion of the door and the lower black pack plus the front portion of the rear quarter panel . I figure if I'm doing the front, top and sides, I might as well do the whole car.

 

[GrahamClark_60-68]

Finally got my car back after a week at the PPF shop, have minor issues that they'll fix when I go back for the 2 weeks check up but I kinda expected it as it's the first Emira at the shop.

That's absolutely stunning @Wiz33. Congrats! Can you comment on how they handled the badge and letters (removed or cut around)? Any gaps/seams visible? And what issues are you seeing that they will fix?

 

[Wiz33]

That's absolutely stunning @Wiz33. Congrats! Can you comment on how they handled the badge and letters (removed or cut around)? Any gaps/seams visible? And what issues are you seeing that they will fix?

They went around the hood emblem and the 1st edition badge but lifted the letters then re-applied. seams are there in front of the air intake on the rear quarter panel but not noticeable at 3 feet.

 

[GrahamClark_60-68]

They went around the hood emblem and the 1st edition badge but lifted the letters then re-applied. seams are there in front of the air intake on the rear quarter panel but not noticeable at 3 feet.

So on the air intake itself (the black part), did that get PPF'd separately, left naked, or something else?

 

[Wiz33]

So on the air intake itself (the black part), did that get PPF'd separately, left naked, or something else?

CC on all the black parts.

 

[GrahamClark_60-68]

CC on all the black parts.

Makes sense, and what I've heard from others. Thanks still learning on this. And sorry to keep bugging you, but what issues did you see that they will need to deal with?

 

[Wiz33]

Makes sense, and what I've heard from others. Thanks still learning on this. And sorry to keep bugging you, but what issues did you see that they will need to deal with?

some of the rolled over edges was peeling back after sitting in the sun . heard it's not uncommon since car is done indooe at lower temp and with all the curves, the film are stretched in some area. I went back the next day after letting the car sit under the sun for about 4 hours and they clean it up. You might want to find a shop that have done a few Emiras as it's a learning process for all. Even Todd have the peeling problem as he picked his up the morning after they finished.

 

[Wiz33]

I know that my Emira will be the shop's first so I wasn't surprised by (or was actually expecting) some problems, but I'm not going to put serious miles on it till it got a wrap.

 

[GrahamClark_60-68]

I know that my Emira will be the shop's first so I wasn't surprised by (or was actually expecting) some problems, but I'm not going to put serious miles on it till it got a wrap.

Yep, def a goal of mine to have a shop that already has some Emira experience. Regardless of the minor issues, yours is definitely looking gorgeous in that video! If my last two sports cars had not been red (and the last one a deep red), I might have gone for Magma.

 

[Wiz33]

Yep, def a goal of mine to have a shop that already has some Emira experience. Regardless of the minor issues, yours is definitely looking gorgeous in that video! If my last two sports cars had not been red (and the last one a deep red), I might have gone for Magma.

LOL, same here, If my last 2 cars have not been blue, I would have looked for one of the Blue, probably not Seneca as too many of them running around but Meridian and Atlantis both look quite stunning.