Paint Protection Film (PPF) and Wrap for your Emira

[FederGigant]

There is a good video on YouTube about a gent that tested a few and shit the windshield with a BB gun. I was positively impressed, other than the $$$

Please don’t correct that spelling mistake

 

[PaulP]

Why not just pay the paint protect policy @£399 when you buy the car - covers 18 claims. Huge saving over cost of PPF.
If the ppf is dented the dealer you sell the car back to will have to peel off , re spray and then put ppf back on.
I just have the cars detailed and then wash very carefully - never had bad stone chips.

Must be luck of the Irish.

Just two days ago a truck decides to pass me before an on ramp and cuts right in front of me spraying rocks all over my hood and cracking my windshield. Absolutely zero chance I will not ppf

 

[Cachaco131]

Please don’t correct that spelling mistake

Lol I won't but at least I'll post the link!

 

[Green]

I really had my mind set on a green car. I’m infatuated with Porsche Irish green. DV ended up to dark for me and I ordered Nimbus. I found a wrap that is very close to Irish green. I know color wrap is thinner than PPF. It still will work to a certain level to protect my paint. My only hesitation is I know they usually remove parts to install the film. I have concerns about removed items being reinstalled correctly. Is this a valid concern or is it just paranoia?

 

[DaaS]

I really had my mind set on a green car. I’m infatuated with Porsche Irish green. DV ended up to dark for me and I ordered Nimbus. I found a wrap that is very close to Irish green. I know color wrap is thinner than PPF. It still will work to a certain level to protect my paint. My only hesitation is I know they usually remove parts to install the film. I have concerns about removed items being reinstalled correctly. Is this a valid concern or is it just paranoia?

Valid concern.

For PPF, I ask the installer to roll the edges where possible. No removal of parts and I will live with PPF edges if I have to.

 

[Cachaco131]

I really had my mind set on a green car. I’m infatuated with Porsche Irish green. DV ended up to dark for me and I ordered Nimbus. I found a wrap that is very close to Irish green. I know color wrap is thinner than PPF. It still will work to a certain level to protect my paint. My only hesitation is I know they usually remove parts to install the film. I have concerns about removed items being reinstalled correctly. Is this a valid concern or is it just paranoia?

I don't think that should be your major concern. I think being satisfied with the wrap outcome is the major one. I've a few friends (Porsche owners) that literally threw 5k+ to the trash a month after installation since they were unhappy with the outcome. They were OK with the installation work. They simply felt it was "plasticky" and just were to OCD to keep it.

 

[Green]

I don't think that should be your major concern. I think being satisfied with the wrap outcome is the major one. I've a few friends (Porsche owners) that literally threw 5k+ to the trash a month after installation since they were unhappy with the outcome. They were OK with the installation work. They simply felt it was "plasticky" and just were to OCD to keep it.

Thank you for that perspective. Was it just the plastic look or was it more? Like bubbles or edges? I have never had a car wrapped so I’m kind of clueless and on the fence.

 

[Dommo]

Thank you for that perspective. Was it just the plastic look or was it more? Like bubbles or edges? I have never had a car wrapped so I’m kind of clueless and on the fence.

A wrap is heat applied and much thinner but more flexible in the application..but more prone to stretching if applied badly. Also, wrapped cars are a bit more like a car with a bad orange peel effect and the clarity is washed out. It will also chip easier and does not 'self heal' like PPF

 

[Cachaco131]

Thank you for that perspective. Was it just the plastic look or was it more? Like bubbles or edges? I have never had a car wrapped so I’m kind of clueless and on the fence.

The plastic look and what @Dommo said below. I'll try to find a picture of a black 993 wrapped in some Porsche blue.

 

[Jimblob]

Does anyone have any guide prices for ceramic coating in the UK… For coating the car in Modesta my local guy is quoting a little of £1k with the prep work… feels overpriced to me.

I’ve flip flopped on the subject but the paint work does mark easily - I left some marks on the black pack roof from just sliding an envelope off it!

 

[TomE]

My detailer charges about £500-600 for prep work plus ceramic coating for an Evora, depending on whether you want one or two layers (2 or 5 years). Wheels and interior protection are another £100-150.

 

[Evotion]

Yeah, get wheels done at the same time. Makes a big difference.

You should be looking at £750 - £1000 depending on PPF quality and their depth of preparation.
Do some due diligence.
I would go for the ones that I believed were utter perfectionists and I don't mind paying 10% more for that.

 

[Sid]

Any reason not to go for Lotus GardX CX2 Ceramic Paint Protection RRP £399 including VAT?

 

[vision]

Any reason not to go for Lotus GardX CX2 Ceramic Paint Protection RRP £399 including VAT?

exactly

 

[JimH]

Any reason not to go for Lotus GardX CX2 Ceramic Paint Protection RRP £399 including VAT?

In conjunction with the cosmetic repair insurance at the same price again which allows for 18 SMART repairs over 36 months?

Both of those together will be enough for me.

Anyone prone to kerbing alloys (or maybe choosing diamond cut!) can add the wheel insurance at £229 (18 claims in 3 years too) but the cover isn't that great on that one at £125 max per claim or £150 towards a replacement wheel if a skim repair can't be done.....

 

[Calran]

In conjunction with the cosmetic repair insurance at the same price again which allows for 18 SMART repairs over 36 months?

Both of those together will be enough for me.

Anyone prone to kerbing alloys (or maybe choosing diamond cut!) can add the wheel insurance at £229 (18 claims in 3 years too) but the cover isn't that great on that one at £125 max per claim or £150 towards a replacement wheel if a skim repair can't be done.....

Does anyone have any guide prices for ceramic coating in the UK… For coating the car in Modesta my local guy is quoting a little of £1k with the prep work… feels overpriced to me.

I’ve flip flopped on the subject but the paint work does mark easily - I left some marks on the black pack roof from just sliding an envelope off it

Will a ceramic coating like the GardX CX2 Ceramic Paint Protectionofffered by lotus stop the black roof getting scratched do you think?

Sounds like it very easy to scratch.

Are all the other black bits scratching easily too, Side skirts et

 

[Nova]

Will a ceramic coating like the GardX CX2 Ceramic Paint Protectionofffered by lotus stop the black roof getting scratched do you think?

Sounds like it very easy to scratch.

Are all the other black bits scratching easily too, Side skirts et

Black is always the most difficult to maintain. However it being a roof will not be as visible since you will always be at a shallow angle towards it. Also, as long as you use correct washing techniques, you should be fine. You will pick up very fine swirls just from normal washing but that won't be visible under most conditions.

The black rockers, should be PPF'd.

 

[CDM1855]

From talking to some detailers, GardX is not as well respected product compared to other brands. But I think it really depends on who is applying this to the car. I have a guy that uses a product called Carbon Collective molecule, supposed to be one of the better products, it costs about 80GBP for a small bottle. He charged me 350 GBP to coat my Tesla Y, will probably be similar for the lotus, maybe a little extra to coat interior and seats

 

[KJD]

Any reason not to go for Lotus GardX CX2 Ceramic Paint Protection RRP £399 including VAT?

Because it will be applied by who knows who at BCA who will have no comeback should it be crap.

I’ve already heard of a car that had to have their efforts polished off and redone properly.

Mine will be done by someone whom I can talk to and look in the eyes.

 

[MickOpalak]

I had my front end done last week. It's definitely worth it for avoiding chips. All of my Lotuses have had it. Supposedly Xpel film is the best.