Paint Protection Film
Discussion
Has anyone had this done or have any recommendations?
I have had confirmation from Aston that they are going to respray some panels on my car after showing them some of the paint bubbling
that has started to appear. As one of the affected areas is the bonnet and this will require a full bonnet respray I am thinking about
getting some paint protection to stop the stone chips happening again.
I have had confirmation from Aston that they are going to respray some panels on my car after showing them some of the paint bubbling
that has started to appear. As one of the affected areas is the bonnet and this will require a full bonnet respray I am thinking about
getting some paint protection to stop the stone chips happening again.
Yup, had my V12V fully done and no regrets. Then I got a bloody stone chip 2mm above the cut off line on my door mirror. Hey ho.
Personally I think the very little you lose by having a film on your car is more than made up for the protection it provides.
If I want to be very snobbish, enthusiasts see and know what the protection is for. I find it is only non enthusiasts who say "Oi darlin, someones scratched yer bonnet"
A small price to pay.
Di
Personally I think the very little you lose by having a film on your car is more than made up for the protection it provides.
If I want to be very snobbish, enthusiasts see and know what the protection is for. I find it is only non enthusiasts who say "Oi darlin, someones scratched yer bonnet"
A small price to pay.
Di
I have a fair bit on mine;
whole front bumper
1/3 of bonnet
same line across wings
back of mirrors (or front I guess
)
whole length of both sills
extended rear quarter
strip on rear bumper below boot
I hated the stuff before I bought the V8 which had it on.
It's now done 18k mile and has 3 stone chips all outside the film areas
It is fantastic stuff, makes the paint like rubber, gravel just bounces off!
The rear quarter bit (the only bit Aston do) takes a battering I will replace that in the Autumn.
I wouldn't buy a car like this with out it now!
ETA make sure you get it applied professionally and that they do the paint prep correctly before applying it
whole front bumper
1/3 of bonnet
same line across wings
back of mirrors (or front I guess
)whole length of both sills
extended rear quarter
strip on rear bumper below boot
I hated the stuff before I bought the V8 which had it on.
It's now done 18k mile and has 3 stone chips all outside the film areas
It is fantastic stuff, makes the paint like rubber, gravel just bounces off!
The rear quarter bit (the only bit Aston do) takes a battering I will replace that in the Autumn.
I wouldn't buy a car like this with out it now!
ETA make sure you get it applied professionally and that they do the paint prep correctly before applying it
I have it fitted to both my V8V and F355. Initially I didn't like it on the Ferrari as the edges are more visible on a Rosso car for some reason, but it has done a remarkable job of keeping chips at bay. The whole of the front of the Aston is protected and this is what I'd recommend, otherwise it gets annoying seeing how many chips occur above the cut off!
Tom at Paintshield comes highly recommended by a number of Ferrari owners I know (both my cars were protected before I bought them)
Tom at Paintshield comes highly recommended by a number of Ferrari owners I know (both my cars were protected before I bought them)
Question!!
Can you buy protective film off the shelf so to speak? I recently read on here of someone who had their door sill plates done and thought this a very good idea as they so easily get scuffed.
I cant imagine it to be too hard to apply but I bet it would cost a considerable ammount to get someone to do professionally.
Di
Can you buy protective film off the shelf so to speak? I recently read on here of someone who had their door sill plates done and thought this a very good idea as they so easily get scuffed.
I cant imagine it to be too hard to apply but I bet it would cost a considerable ammount to get someone to do professionally.
Di
lady topaz said:
Question!!
Can you buy protective film off the shelf so to speak? I recently read on here of someone who had their door sill plates done and thought this a very good idea as they so easily get scuffed.
I cant imagine it to be too hard to apply but I bet it would cost a considerable ammount to get someone to do professionally.
Di
not worth the hassle Di really - the ally door sill covers are cheap enough to be disposable when worn (yes, really!) Can you buy protective film off the shelf so to speak? I recently read on here of someone who had their door sill plates done and thought this a very good idea as they so easily get scuffed.
I cant imagine it to be too hard to apply but I bet it would cost a considerable ammount to get someone to do professionally.
Di
I changed mine a few years back - I think the previous owner had a lot of passengers with steel tipped stillettos
I ordered what I thought was a single one for about £80 IIRC and a pair turned up.. "only sold in pairs" and £80 was the pack price...maybe the guy in the parts dept messed up ..dunno, but £40 a side, you could change them with a yearly service 
Im sure Rick from DMS can post up the current price ...
I'm going against the grain here, but I had the protective film removed from my V8V. It made the paintwork look dull (Toro Red), and the edge of the film was too noticeable. The car now looks much brighter without it. Even if it did offer some protection from stone chips, unless you cover the whole car in the equivalent of a giant condom, you're going to get some. I'll just get mine resprayed in a couple of years or so. Ultimately, I bought the car for ME to enjoy, not to protect it for someone else in the future.
moveover said:
I'm going against the grain here, but I had the protective film removed from my V8V. It made the paintwork look dull (Toro Red), and the edge of the film was too noticeable. The car now looks much brighter without it. Even if it did offer some protection from stone chips, unless you cover the whole car in the equivalent of a giant condom, you're going to get some. I'll just get mine resprayed in a couple of years or so. Ultimately, I bought the car for ME to enjoy, not to protect it for someone else in the future.
The paint work needs careful treatment when you take it off.Any decent detailer can sort that out.
Lady Topaz - I'm looking in to getting mine polished and the film applied. I'll let you knoww how I get on!
lady topaz said:
Can you buy protective film off the shelf so to speak? I recently read on here of someone who had their door sill plates done and thought this a very good idea as they so easily get scuffed.
I cant imagine it to be too hard to apply but I bet it would cost a considerable ammount to get someone to do professionally.
I'm sure if you have the right contacts you could buy the stuff in sheet form and cut it to size, if it's only simple shapes you need. Mine came in die-cut sheets; you put it on with water and a touch of wetting agent.I cant imagine it to be too hard to apply but I bet it would cost a considerable ammount to get someone to do professionally.
rick-derby- said:
the original ones have all now been superseded as has the pricing, including vat for the standard ones is £192.70 and still come as a pair, although there are a few options for he V12 Vantage
Hiya Rick 
Hmmm now this has piqued my interest. What are the V12V options please??
Give my regards to Kay.
Di XX
Simpo Two said:
I'm sure if you have the right contacts you could buy the stuff in sheet form and cut it to size, if it's only simple shapes you need. Mine came in die-cut sheets; you put it on with water and a touch of wetting agent.
This is only for the sill plates so fairly easy I would imagine.Di
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