Any PPF experts?

[stuthemong]

I’d appreciate an experienced view on some PPF work I’ve just had performed on one of my cars, whether my expectations are too high or not. It’s the first time I’ve commissioned PPF myself.

My new car had some old PPF on it, that whilst a neat job, had some marking and marring on it. I agreed with my Detailer to remove it and replace with new.

The old panels had a visible line, but at least was nicely cut with straight lines and nice radii, so although visible looked “considered”. In discussing the replacement film i asked if it would be “tucked” and was told yes. I thought it would be worth keeping the protection so agreed to go ahead.

Upon inspecting the car the lines are all hand cut and not straight edged, there are hand wobble lines on it, and it’s lifting around the shuts where pulled over and not taken over the corners.

A video here shows it;

https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0i59UlCqGr0jX...




So the question for you learned friends - is this a sensible/ good quality job and I’m being prissy, or do you think the job should be less visible / neater? I don’t want to cause a stink with my Detailer, but similarly I’d rather have just left the old stuff on / not have any, than have it look like this…. But am I just being irrational / unrealistic? All thoughts appreciated - thanks.

Stu

[SteBrown91]

I’m not an expert but I would not be happy with that

[Bezerk]

That's a poor job.

Unfortunately a lot of people are offering PPF these days but don't have the skills to apply it correctly.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

Goodness, that is dire.

Where are you located? If no joy with your detailer, perhaps someone can give you a recommendation?

[Iceblue]

I wouldn't have accepted that its a terrible job mate you've probably got cut lines in your paint aswell, had full front end done on my RS3 and all the PPF was pre-cut, where it couldn't be tucked under it follows the profile perfectly about 1mm from the edge, except for the bonnet which was tucked all round. Take it back!

[Summit_Detailing]

Not acceptable....

It always amazes me how someone can finish such a job, stand back and deem that acceptable

[anyoldcardave]

That is going to collect dirt on the edges, it always does if not tucked, over time.

That is awful.

[Stanley Rous]

Pretty shocking in my opinion. I guess there is an element of it depending what you paid for it. If you paid peanuts it might be as expected but if you’ve paid a reasonable amount then needs to go back. I’d also be concerned at the individuals ability to put it right if that’s the kind of work they’re turning out.

[stuthemong]

Thanks guys - seems as much as I thought

I’ll speak with the installer tomorrow. Work out what to do…..