GEN 2 PPF: Is it necessary?

[MtnPat]

Just got my new '18 Raptor and I know there's a lot of threads on here with people saying how great paint protection film is and XPEL is the best, yadda yadda. I have it on my other cars. HOWEVER: is it really necessary on the Raptor?

Has anyone who hasn't gotten PPF installed regretted not doing it?

I figure the truck is so high up and there's relatively little paint on the front that it might not be that necessary...

 

[NE Ford]

I've got a Gen 1 and wish I got it on my hood and front fenders. Off roading has taken it's toll on the paint.

 

[Robtor310]

For one, I hate how pricey it is. I did not get it done.

Regardless of the height of the truck you will get scratches from brush, branches etc. They come up quick when your playing out there. Ive gotten them all down the sides as high as half way up the black B pillars. Most will buff out. Few lil chips on the front edge of the hood too. The bumper (except for the lower part of the skid plate) and grille are flawless.

In hindsight, would I get it? No. Eh, I just dont care about the little marks that much. IMO Raptors look better with character and a few battle scars.

 

[rtmozingo]

I use a temporary PPF in the meantime, but eventually I'll get my truck Autoflexed. Same protective qualities, but easier to remove and half the price.

 

[Umlify]

I’m 50/50. I do not have it: however, I just took my first road trip and there was a pretty good size rock chip on my front fender. Didn’t realize it, but these trucks are so wide that some of the fender actually does face front, which will take some blows.

 

[Booth9999]

For one, I hate how pricey it is. I did not get it done.

Regardless of the height of the truck you will get scratches from brush, branches etc. They come up quick when your playing out there. Ive gotten them all down the sides as high as half way up the black B pillars. Most will buff out. Few lil chips on the front edge of the hood too. The bumper (except for the lower part of the skid plate) and grille are flawless.

In hindsight, would I get it? No. Eh, I just dont care about the little marks that much. IMO Raptors look better with character and a few battle scars.

I agree, I can repaint the truck for less than PPF and it is supposed to be removed every years from what I u deer stand.

 

[chefsam]

I have a clear bra and Ceramic Pro inside and out and I would get it done again in a heartbeat.
Expensive but worth every penny IMO.

7 year guarantee. no waxing detailing etc. It rains and the water beads off my black Raptor like it was just washed.

A downside is you cannot take it through a car wash but I enjoy washing my truck once or twice a week and have some foam cannon fun.
To me its theraputic. I take my time and I enjoy it.

I have the Full Front Package
Front Bumper
Full Hood
Full Fenders
Mirror Caps Ceramic Pro

and interior

Ceramic Platinum
Full Vehicle Detail
2 Layers of Ceramic Pro on paint, headlights, plastic details
1 Layer of Ceramic Pro Light on paint, headlights, plastic details
1 Layer of Ceramic Pro Rain on windshield
1 Layer of Ceramic Pro Leather/Textile on all interior
1 Layer of Ceramic Pro 9H on wheel fascia

* I also don't panic as much when I'm on the highway trying to change lanes to get out of the way of a dump truck spewing debris all over the road.

 

[ChrisJTX]

Imo, not worth it. Had it on my last vehicle and spent about 5k, full coverage. Even the basic kit, part of hood, front fenders, bumper, side mirrors run about 1.5k+. This time around I spent the funds on wheels, bumpers, etc. If your **** about small chips and such, then probably worth it. You also need to make sure you get a quality installer as well. Crap jobs can ruin paint and even worse.... shit installers can potentially put deep cuts into your paint.

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[chefsam]

Imo, not worth it. Had it on my last vehicle and spent about 5k, full coverage. Even the basic kit, part of hood, front fenders, bumper, side mirrors run about 1.5k+. This time around I spent the funds on wheels, bumpers, etc. If your **** about small chips and such, then probably worth it. You also need to make sure you get a quality installer as well. Crap jobs can ruin paint and even worse.... shit installers can potentially put deep cuts into your paint.



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[MeFryRice]

I had it applied to the front of my truck. I would do it again. I'll eventually have the whole truck wrapped.

 

[ameration]

I just got mine back and had the full front bra & bumper, full hood, mirrors, door cups, lower area in front of rear fender all done with XPEL.

They did a few other things while they had it as well.

Looks amazing but no way could I justify the cost to wrap the entire truck. You can completely repaint it for less than that.

 

[Gwain]

I just got mine back and had the full front bra & bumper, full hood, mirrors, door cups, lower area in front of rear fender all done with XPEL.

They did a few other things while they had it as well.

Looks amazing but no way could I justify the cost to wrap the entire truck. You can completely repaint it for less than that.

so what was your total cost? Did you very put ceramic on top of the PPF? Any issues with it now that it’s been this long, peeling up, scratches, etc.?

 

[Gwain]

I have a clear bra and Ceramic Pro inside and out and I would get it done again in a heartbeat.
Expensive but worth every penny IMO.

7 year guarantee. no waxing detailing etc. It rains and the water beads off my black Raptor like it was just washed.

A downside is you cannot take it through a car wash but I enjoy washing my truck once or twice a week and have some foam cannon fun.
To me its theraputic. I take my time and I enjoy it.

I have the Full Front Package
Front Bumper
Full Hood
Full Fenders
Mirror Caps Ceramic Pro

and interior

Ceramic Platinum
Full Vehicle Detail
2 Layers of Ceramic Pro on paint, headlights, plastic details
1 Layer of Ceramic Pro Light on paint, headlights, plastic details
1 Layer of Ceramic Pro Rain on windshield
1 Layer of Ceramic Pro Leather/Textile on all interior
1 Layer of Ceramic Pro 9H on wheel fascia

* I also don't panic as much when I'm on the highway trying to change lanes to get out of the way of a dump truck spewing debris all over the road.

so how much was the exterior portion you had done? Did you go back and add more, such as doing the doors from getting door dings in parking lots? Or the bed from off-road riding? did you ever go back and use ceramic coating over the PPF?
sorry to ask so much but if you don’t mind answering to help me I would be greatly appreciative.
On the inside seems you did a lot as well which I am still reading all about but could you enlighten me on that portion, cost and what all you covered and how has it held up. new buyer if 19 Raptor and I’m not driving it now trying to decide what all to do to it and who to take it too,
Seems the PPF installers using XPel is high and not sure how great and another does more vinyl but no ceramic coating even Xpel sells there own now.

 

[ameration]

so what was your total cost? Did you very put ceramic on top of the PPF? Any issues with it now that it’s been this long, peeling up, scratches, etc.?

No real issues to date. When they ceramic coated the truck it does go over the PPF as well.

 

[Badgertits]

I had my front grill/light surround (basically everything in the grill area thats black painted), partial "large" front fenders (like 2/3 of each one), partial "mini" hood strip (like 4" deep), & the piano black "B" pillars in Xpel ultimate & also had my front windows ceramic tint 20% done @ same time for $680 all-in which I thought was very reasonable. If I had to do it again I would have had the bed sides done because they can take a beating but the cost is quite high

I am considering having like 6-8" of the lower doors/rockers done in linex