Ppf full body

[K_Squared]

Does anyone have some photos of the seams or fit of their PPF?

For example, the Xpel I did was done off of templates, so there was a cut out around the rear LOTUS letters. One the one hand, it would have been nice if the film was fit closer to the letters. The same thing goes for other trim panels.

On the other hand, I really don’t think I want anyone popping trim panels or anything else off of my brand new car. Nothing ever goes back exactly right, and unless something is retained by a screw or a bolt, it never seems to go back as tight or flush as from the factory.

My installer opted to use PPF for the bumper up to the transition line below the letters and use Revivify for the upper part to avoid the whole letter issue (either take them off, cut around them, etc. but those can all be messy). To me it seems like a good trade-off as I certainly wouldn't have wanted PPF seams around all the letters.

What is Revivify? Look here:

Revivify Coatings

Redefining the Automotive Paint Protection Industry. Revivify Coatings of America.

teamrevivify.com

TDLR: It's kind of like Ceramic on steroids. It claims to be self-healing similar to PPF and lasts a couple years. Easy to re-apply as well. Obviously not going to protect against rock chips like PPF but on the upper part of the back bumper I think that's a total non-issue.

 

[Tobiasz17azs]

Does anyone have some photos of the seams or fit of their PPF?

For example, the Xpel I did was done off of templates, so there was a cut out around the rear LOTUS letters. One the one hand, it would have been nice if the film was fit closer to the letters. The same thing goes for other trim panels.

On the other hand, I really don’t think I want anyone popping trim panels or anything else off of my brand new car. Nothing ever goes back exactly right, and unless something is retained by a screw or a bolt, it never seems to go back as tight or flush as from the factory.

The good installer will take the letters off put film and install the letter back where they should be . You don’t want pre cut film around letters . Dirt will be there in next month and look not going to be clean

 

[Xroyalnavy]

My installer opted to use PPF for the bumper up to the transition line below the letters and use Revivify for the upper part to avoid the whole letter issue (either take them off, cut around them, etc. but those can all be messy). To me it seems like a good trade-off as I certainly wouldn't have wanted PPF seams around all the letters.

What is Revivify? Look here:

Revivify Coatings

Redefining the Automotive Paint Protection Industry. Revivify Coatings of America.

teamrevivify.com

TDLR: It's kind of like Ceramic on steroids. It claims to be self-healing similar to PPF and lasts a couple years. Easy to re-apply as well. Obviously not going to protect against rock chips like PPF but on the upper part of the back bumper I think that's a total non-issue.

My car in process of getting full ppf at Lotus Cape Fear.

 

[scc.131.fe]

This video covers a lot of the choices that installers have - how crazy do you want them to get? Might help some folks have a more productive conversation with prospective installers before making a decision.

Status Detail - 992 with STEK

 

[Trips&pics72]

Hey I’m currently getting quotes for full
Body PPF . How much did you pay ? Thanks

4 k€ in France guys !

 

[MrClean]

Hey I’m currently getting quotes for full
Body PPF . How much did you pay ? Thanks

$6500 full PPF

 

[cyanmauve]

4 k€ in France guys !

Seems fair!

Are there any unrestricted highways in France? No speed limit?

 

[Trips&pics72]

Seems fair!

Are there any unrestricted highways in France? No speed limit?

130 Km/h maximum on French highways (+ 40 with me but always with Waze radars app on me )
Leaving very closed to German no limit highways also... 267 km/h twice with my Alpine A110 S... Next step is now with the Emira...

 

[hellasf1]

Very happy with the NanoFusion full body PPF installation by Steve Costa himself offered through Lotus Cape Fear. They did it right in my garage (took about 2 full days) and the result seems remarkable.

During the installation, Steve spent hours explaining to me the history of PPF, the advantages of the film, and did some cool demos for me. His technician, Juan Carlos, was a master artist with the few pieces they had to do by hand where the pattern wasn't a perfect fit.

I had never heard of NanoFusion before because it's typically only been applied via OEMs and they don't focus on the retail market. Steve and his team have quietly been doing all of the Lotus OEM PPF jobs since 2005 at the ports. The best part--it carries a 10 year warranty and Steve & team will come fix any issues with it should they arise during that time.

There were lots of other good options around Raleigh but the cost was at least $2K more than what I paid and offered nothing more than a 30 day installation warranty. After that, I'd have to go through the manufacturer with the product warranty. I preferred this path. I'll update later once it's had a few months to perform and report back. So far, so good.

Steve Costa - Team Revivify

STEVE COSTA MEET STEVE A Legend in PPF, and one of the reasons PPF exists today, Mr. Steve Costa! With 32 years of comprehensive experience in the automotive industry, spanning retail, wholesale, and OEMs, Steve Costa has earned the moniker of the "godfather of PPF." His pioneering role in...

teamrevivify.com

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Did the revivify dry in white then they wiped it off?

 

[allenyao09]

Not all ppf's are the same, so you really need to look into the shop. I was quoted from 5k to 10k for a full body ppf.

 

[Tobiasz17azs]

Very happy with the NanoFusion full body PPF installation by Steve Costa himself offered through Lotus Cape Fear. They did it right in my garage (took about 2 full days) and the result seems remarkable.

During the installation, Steve spent hours explaining to me the history of PPF, the advantages of the film, and did some cool demos for me. His technician, Juan Carlos, was a master artist with the few pieces they had to do by hand where the pattern wasn't a perfect fit.

I had never heard of NanoFusion before because it's typically only been applied via OEMs and they don't focus on the retail market. Steve and his team have quietly been doing all of the Lotus OEM PPF jobs since 2005 at the ports. The best part--it carries a 10 year warranty and Steve & team will come fix any issues with it should they arise during that time.

There were lots of other good options around Raleigh but the cost was at least $2K more than what I paid and offered nothing more than a 30 day installation warranty. After that, I'd have to go through the manufacturer with the product warranty. I preferred this path. I'll update later once it's had a few months to perform and report back. So far, so good.

Steve Costa - Team Revivify

STEVE COSTA MEET STEVE A Legend in PPF, and one of the reasons PPF exists today, Mr. Steve Costa! With 32 years of comprehensive experience in the automotive industry, spanning retail, wholesale, and OEMs, Steve Costa has earned the moniker of the "godfather of PPF." His pioneering role in...

teamrevivify.com

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Would you share some pics how they did the back quarter panels . Close up pics to the black vents

 

[robrmon]

$6500 full PPF

Same this is what I expect to pay for xpel full car in NY.
I think I’ll pay a little extra to have the roof and side pillars in black ppf to maintain that depth of colour.

 

[Ethnic6]

My dealer in LA quoted me 2500 for the front 7000 for full body, I'm wondering if a full body wrap is necessary since most of wear and tear would be in the front whilst driving.

 

[Bimmernate]

My dealer in LA quoted me 2500 for the front 7000 for full body, I'm wondering if a full body wrap is necessary since most of wear and tear would be in the front whilst driving.

Lots of rocks kick up to the rear quarter panels, and if you have black pack definitely do the roof- so at this point might as well just do full body haha

 

[Alan28]

$5500 for full body XPEL 10 mil then ceramic coated on top. Compared to other places that were not going to cover some of the black parts (vents, diffuser, etc), the place I ended up at covered everything and did a very meticulous job. I’m glad I did the entire car just so I don’t need to worry about having a different car care routine for different parts of my car

 

[Six Speed Stephen]

My dealer in LA quoted me 2500 for the front 7000 for full body, I'm wondering if a full body wrap is necessary since most of wear and tear would be in the front whilst driving.

Your car will attract negative attention. Never underestimate someone keying your car.

 

[netsinah]

I'm not worrying about someone keying my car. Thankfully it happens rarely in my area. Plus any determined/angry/motivated "keyer" will likely go through the PPF and into the paint.

I'd say a full wrap is an extravagance since most of the real protection you need, is on the front. With my last sport cars, I had not only the front done (full hood; to avoid any PPF line, plus A-pillars, side mirrors and above the windshield, then windshield protection and other glass such as the headlights) but also the lower part of the side panels, an extra layer behind the rear wheels, and the inner door sill edge for people with clumsy feet (me included).

That said, I had my Emira totally wrapped for the first time for any of my vehicles, since I view it as "a keeper", like to work on it so don't need to worry so much about scratching it, and the total wrap eliminates the potential for any unsightly lines from the PPF anywhere. I admit I'm stretching this explanation somewhat, since I don't view it as a necessity, unlike the front of the vehicle exposed to road debris. If I was hard up for cash, I never would have done a full wrap.

I also had my Emira dash screen covered "just because" and the PPF maintains the touch control.

I paid $5,000 which is a good deal in my area, but I've used the same detailer for many vehicles now and have a very good working relationship with them.

 

[Blackthought_]

My dealer in LA quoted me 2500 for the front 7000 for full body, I'm wondering if a full body wrap is necessary since most of wear and tear would be in the front whilst driving.

I mean the top 2 things I consider is obviously price and how long I plan to keep the car. I’ve learned the hard way and I have to look at my track record at selling cars every year or so. I’ve come to conclusion that I’ve never owned a car thinking I will keep it forever, would it make sense to drop 6-7k for full PPF? Probably not. In many of my cars that have had full PPF I’ve never had rock chips in the back of the car etc, only in the front as expected.

That being said I did PPF for 2k in the front given a majority of the rock chips happen there. Glad I did that as I’ve already it help out stop some stones. This will help my own sanity keeping the car looking good and help some resale value down the line.

 

[Six Speed Stephen]

I'm not worrying about someone keying my car. Thankfully it happens rarely in my area. Plus any determined/angry/motivated "keyer" will likely go through the PPF and into the paint.

This is false. Good quality PPF will 100% protect against keyed cars. Someone used a screwdriver on my car and it didn't damage the paint.