PPF for windscreens

[Let off some steam Bennett]

I have recently had my tuscan restored including a new interior. You have to take the windscreen out to re trim a tuscan. I have put a brand new windscreen in it. Whats peoples experince with PPF protected windscreens. Thanks Simon

[Batfoy]

I’ve never heard of anyone doing that, is that actually a thing?

[Let off some steam Bennett]

Batfoy said:

I’ve never heard of anyone doing that, is that actually a thing?

From what i have read

[Batfoy]

Interesting. Seems completely counter-intuitive to me but what do I know.

[Glassman]

It will reduce the chances of windscreen damage but will not prevent it. What that means is if something hits it hard enough, the glass behind the protective layer will still crack or chip. If it is a chip, you can't get to it to repair it.

The 3M product was difficult to work with and quite expensive. STEK is better and a tad more cost effective.

I've replaced half a dozen 'PPF-ed' windscreens.

[Batfoy]

Interesting. Seems completely counter-intuitive to me but what do I know.

[Super Sonic]

Batfoy said:

Interesting. Seems completely counter-intuitive to me but what do I know.

Still?

[Batfoy]

Super Sonic said:

Batfoy said:

Interesting. Seems completely counter-intuitive to me but what do I know.

Still?

Eh?

[cuprabob]

Batfoy said:

Super Sonic said:

Batfoy said:

Interesting. Seems completely counter-intuitive to me but what do I know.

Still?

Eh?

Your post was re-posted an hour later

[normalbloke]

How does this stuff hold up against the usual micro scratches caused by general dust,grit and grime? I can’t imagine there’s a product out there, that conforms to the compound curves of a screen, yet is more abrasion resistant than glass? All I can picture is another layer of something that’s going to reduce clarity.

[Batfoy]

cuprabob said:

Batfoy said:

Super Sonic said:

Batfoy said:

Interesting. Seems completely counter-intuitive to me but what do I know.

Still?

Eh?

Your post was re-posted an hour later

Oh yes, how odd!

[Glassman]

normalbloke said:

How does this stuff hold up against the usual micro scratches caused by general dust,grit and grime? I can’t imagine there’s a product out there, that conforms to the compound curves of a screen, yet is more abrasion resistant than glass? All I can picture is another layer of something that’s going to reduce clarity.

Protective films are self healing to a point. Not sure about wiper wear etc.

Was speaking to someone who owns a few supercars and he said he tried it on one of his cars and concluded he didn't like it as it was visible like a haze.

[normalbloke]

Glassman said:

normalbloke said:

How does this stuff hold up against the usual micro scratches caused by general dust,grit and grime? I can’t imagine there’s a product out there, that conforms to the compound curves of a screen, yet is more abrasion resistant than glass? All I can picture is another layer of something that’s going to reduce clarity.

Protective films are self healing to a point. Not sure about wiper wear etc.

Was speaking to someone who owns a few supercars and he said he tried it on one of his cars and concluded he didn't like it as it was visible like a haze.

Interesting, haze is probably a better word for it, exactly what I’m imagining. Not for me!

[Let off some steam Bennett]

My old screen was completely pebble dashed, I'm just trying to avoid that. I know if something hits it hard enough it will brake. I'm just trying to avoid all the small chips as it's brand new and really wasn't cheap

[Let off some steam Bennett]

Glassman said:

Protective films are self healing to a point. Not sure about wiper wear etc.

Was speaking to someone who owns a few supercars and he said he tried it on one of his cars and concluded he didn't like it as it was visible like a haze.

That's the kind of info I need, what's it like to look through and how do the wipers behave

[Glassman]

Let off some steam Bennett said:

My old screen was completely pebble dashed, I'm just trying to avoid that. I know if something hits it hard enough it will brake. I'm just trying to avoid all the small chips as it's brand new and really wasn't cheap

Surface pitting comes with mileage. Chips, unfortunately, are just part of having a car on the road. You can be parked up and a passing car could flick up a stone.