Do you guys think PPF is worth the expense on our trucks?

JohnyPython said:

He meant that impact areas are higher than a car. Unless you’re sitting behind stone slinging dump trucks all day.

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Gotcha. I've wrapped my last 2 trucks and been extremely happy with the protection, especially on the front.

I think this is a waste of money, Raptors should have some “battle scars” and if keeping it for many years you will want to paint it at some point just to get something different and fresh.

Oldfart said:

I was wondering what the general opinion is of owners in here, in regards to the cost of paint protection film and if it is worth it? I was quoted $1995 for full front with $695 for the rockers using Xpel Ultimate plus.

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Agree...too much money! Put that into some other cool mod. I did a full prep then 2 coats ceramic coating myself with the Avalon King product. Was seriously not all that hard and 200 bucks all in including all the prep products. Felt good to do it too. Not as good at protection as PPF , but still very good protection. A 10 yr old Raptor with perfect paint vs one that has a few little dings or scratches won’t be 2000 bucks difference in price.

I was schooled on PPF on the Porsche forum.

1. If you are doing it for yourself because you can’t stand looking at small chips and don’t like the results of touch up paint, worth it.

2. If you are doing it with resale in mind, thinking you will recoup even a rusty penny of the few thousand it costs to do, fugghedaboutit. You won’t see even a bloody nickel in improved resale.

I’ve done it to one vehicle, a 911 C4, front, leading edge of roof, door handle cups, and rear fender flares. Cost $2500.

Traded that in within weeks of buying. Adios to that 2500.

I have extensive experience trading vehicles (foolishly I might add) and that experience has taught me they barely look at the vehicle you are trading, especially if it’s on the new side.

When I drove my Macan Turbo 1300 miles from NY to Jackson Mississippi to trade on another Macan Turbo, it was covered in huge dead bugs that committed suicide all over. There is no way they could’ve seen scratches, dings, pocks on windshield and frankly didn’t seem to care.

MDJAK said:

I was schooled on PPF on the Porsche forum.

1. If you are doing it for yourself because you can’t stand looking at small chips and don’t like the results of touch up paint, worth it.

2. If you are doing it with resale in mind, thinking you will recoup even a rusty penny of the few thousand it costs to do, fugghedaboutit. You won’t see even a bloody nickel in improved resale.

I’ve done it to one vehicle, a 911 C4, front, leading edge of roof, door handle cups, and rear fender flares. Cost $2500.

Traded that in within weeks of buying. Adios to that 2500.

I have extensive experience trading vehicles (foolishly I might add) and that experience has taught me they barely look at the vehicle you are trading, especially if it’s on the new side.

When I drove my Macan Turbo 1300 miles from NY to Jackson Mississippi to trade on another Macan Turbo, it was covered in huge dead bugs that committed suicide all over. There is no way they could’ve seen scratches, dings, pocks on windshield and frankly didn’t seem to care.

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You're spot on with every comment, I do my vehicles for me and my OCD.

For $1250 I got Xpel Ultimate Plus on:
Partial Hood
Front fenders
Front bumper/grill
Headlights
Side mirrors
Door cups
Door edge protection

JohnyPython said:

He meant that impact areas are higher than a car. Unless you’re sitting behind stone slinging dump trucks all day.

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That sounds absurd. By that logic, you would never get a rock chip on your windshield.

I would assume he just did not want to have to install it while standing on a ladder.

Oldfart said:

I was wondering what the general opinion is of owners in here, in regards to the cost of paint protection film and if it is worth it? I was quoted $1995 for full front with $695 for the rockers using Xpel Ultimate plus.

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If you care about pin striping, parking lot nics and minor dings then YES ABSOLUTELY!!! I have exactly the same product you are considering and I can tell you that the self healing ability is an actual thing. I go off road and don't worry about brush on the side of my truck. I went all the way and did all painted surfaces except the roof. I have had at least 3 different parking nics that were initially noticeable but healed right up. After 10k miles and probably 1k of that off road my paint is perfect.

pbtjrlmrt said:

If you care about pin striping, parking lot nics and minor dings then YES ABSOLUTELY!!! I have exactly the same product you are considering and I can tell you that the self healing ability is an actual thing. I go off road and don't worry about brush on the side of my truck. I went all the way and did all painted surfaces except the roof. I have had at least 3 different parking nics that were initially noticeable but healed right up. After 10k miles and probably 1k of that off road my paint is perfect.

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correct. My wife backed up over the bumper of my Z06 w/ her MDX & my car has Xpel ultimate that was a good 5-6 years old at that time & what looked initially terrible turned into barely noticeable after hot sun, hot water, & a buff/polish