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Sinovac · Mar 25, 2017

What is the cost of PPF for the entire car (top and bottom)?

dbk · Mar 26, 2017

Sinovac said:
What is the cost of PPF for the entire car (top and bottom)?

I would guess in the neighborhood of $7k. Depends on installer and materials.

roketman · Mar 26, 2017

I'll do the whole car at any cost!
It's the best investment in my opinion
Otherwise I'll be going out of my mind with every single nick or chip!
And I don't mean Chip Beck!

cobra498 · Mar 26, 2017

Indy GT said:
Paul, interesting spark plug topic but I doubt it will really be a concern to most owners.

If as related by Andy the plugs are good for 100K (or even half that mileage) you or most owners will not have to worry about this service issue in your ownership.

I have never even thought about changing the OE plugs in my 06. Less than 20K on the clock so at that rate I certainly will never have to worry bout it...(heirs might:lol)

Interesting topic, plugs are supposed to last due to emissions regulations but Porsche recommends a change on 991 GT3 every 15K.

Ed Sims · Mar 26, 2017

DBK said:
Here's my worthless two cents:.....
With the clarity of the PPF available now, and how f-ing nice all these components are on the GT, I'm just committed to doing it.

Wow! Ok sign me up! I'm sure in one year we will see where we need to modify the clear film protection sites.

Ed

Sinovac · Mar 26, 2017

cobra498 said:
Interesting topic, plugs are supposed to last due to emissions regulations but Porsche recommends a change on 991 GT3 every 15K.

I'm getting about 5k miles out of the plugs on my 2 GT500s and the FGT. All have higher than stock boost with afternarket tunes.

ByeEnzo · Mar 26, 2017

DBK said:
I would guess in the neighborhood of $7k. Depends on installer and materials.

That's the ballpark figure I got from the top tier installers in DFW. Takes several days to do the whole car.

stuntman · Mar 26, 2017

Don't really like the idea. It's not like adding mesh to an engine cover or radiator vent. That hole is an important part of the cars aerodynamics.

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dbk · Mar 26, 2017

stuntman said:
Don't really like the idea. It's not like adding mesh to an engine cover or radiator vent. That hole is an important part of the cars aerodynamics.

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Big disclaimer that it is to be taken off if you're going to drive the car at speed. For low speed use only.

timcantwell · Mar 27, 2017

ChipBeck said:
Team CB will take a set. But then it's safe to assume that every owner will want a set.

Chip

+2. Goes without saying. Gotta have that part!

Cobrar · Mar 27, 2017

stuntman said:
Don't really like the idea. It's not like adding mesh to an engine cover or radiator vent. That hole is an important part of the cars aerodynamics.

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Having seen quite a few development cars, I'd say you will really appreciate the product once you drive your GT a few miles on the street. Even show cars (driven ones) have considerable abrasion/nicks on that area of the car.

Leading edges of the lower fender areas are even more prone to wear. A molded plastic part for the leading edge areas would be a great thing. I don't think a PPF will survive very long in that area by itself.

cobra498 · Mar 27, 2017

Cobrar said:
Having seen quite a few development cars, I'd say you will really appreciate the product once you drive your GT a few miles on the street. Even show cars (driven ones) have considerable abrasion/nicks on that area of the car.

Leading edges of the lower fender areas are even more prone to wear. A molded plastic part for the leading edge areas would be a great thing. I don't think a PPF will survive very long in that area by itself.

Great idea, hopefully some one will make molded parts available before delivery of later cars. Original big block Cobra rear fenders got terrible rock dents so people started covering them with padded vinyl spats to stop the damage. I would bet everyone purchasing the new GT would take a protection package if available.

stuntman · Mar 27, 2017

Cobrar said:
Having seen quite a few development cars, I'd say you will really appreciate the product once you drive your GT a few miles on the street. Even show cars (driven ones) have considerable abrasion/nicks on that area of the car.

Leading edges of the lower fender areas are even more prone to wear. A molded plastic part for the leading edge areas would be a great thing. I don't think a PPF will survive very long in that area by itself.

That's what a quality clear bra is for, which is far better than changing the aerodynamics of the car.

Cobrar · Mar 27, 2017

stuntman said:
That's what a quality clear bra is for, which is far better than changing the aerodynamics of the car.

You'll love the quality clear bra right up to the point (in highl exposure/impact areas like leading edge) you go to remove it someday. Highly likely that the paint will come off with the clear material when you remove it.

Sinovac · Mar 27, 2017

Cobrar said:
You'll love the quality clear bra right up to the point (in highl exposure/impact areas like leading edge) you go to remove it someday. Highly likely that the paint will come off with the clear material when you remove it.

Is this common Rex? This concern has prevented me from using the film on my cars.

AJB · Mar 27, 2017

My concern too. that is why I have never put in on any of my cars ...including the 2006 Ford Gt.
I picture it coming off with round ''impact dislodged'' pieces of paint and primer attached leaving a 'divot' that now requires full fill, sand , primer , repaint , clear.
Or , once you put it on you pray you never have to take it off since the film itself is now holding the pieces of impact severed paint to the car ?
andy (ajb)

dbk · Mar 27, 2017

I have never seen properly applied clear bra take paint off. Manufacturers put it on cars all the time. Your 05/06 has it on the rockers. 911s come with it. It was a factory option on the 918.

I just removed a giant piece from a GT3 the other day. Like it was never there.

Ed Sims · Mar 27, 2017

Over the last 10 years I have had multiple clear films applied & replaced on my GT & other cars. Never had a paint problem. My guy steams it first & then removes it. I think it's more of an old wive's tale.

Ed

AJB · Mar 27, 2017

that is good news. My issue is not that the OEMS use it or not...when they use it, they expect the customer to never remove it.
I am concerned with films in general. I still have the blue film on my 2006 GT on the sill scuff plates...not sure what happens when I remove it.

We are going to need something. Just seeing the chips on red car at COBO and other shots including 'pockets full of stones" , this car will take a beating.
Clear films, stainless screen enclosures and small 'mudflaps' will all be required.
andy (ajb)

KJD · Mar 27, 2017

Mudflaps! :lol

Not laughing at you, laughing with you!

I get it, trust me.

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