PPF for Clubsport & Clubsport S cars

[GT4]

Hi everyone

Just wondered how many of you were contemplating putting a Paint Protection Film on your pride and joy? And if so what suppliers and Cost ...??

Andrew

[volkswizard]

I had it on my Mk7 Golf R front end (3M)
Wished I hadn't after a trip to Italy in July when the bugs stained it
3M's response was "what does he expect, it protected the paint didn't it?"
It did save some big chips I suppose but I think I'd rather repaint the bumper when the time comes as I had to replace the damaged sections which costs too.

Viper GTS is having his done with Ventureshield...

[jjgreenwood]

Asked about it but for full wrap it was over £2k. Don't want a part wrap as it gets dirty round the edges. Not gonna pay £2k so it's a no go.

[vipergts]

Yes, mine is booked in for next Tuesday 29th 

No chance

I'm only having the front end done and the leading edges.

Not sure on cost tbh but they use the new gear that self heals. My Woman has it on her M3 and works well. Well no bug marks which I know I've had on previous jobs

[GT4]

I got my GT4 done with PPF and protected with gtechniq before pick up - the cost was £3200 I think ... expensive but worth it - it cleans with just a blast from the Jet washer with the gtechniq coating - Here's the GT4 getting done ... 

http://reepdetailing.co.uk/portfolio.php?galleryCat=203

[GeoBog]

Had my GTI done at Topaz with their self healing PPF. A bit pricey but worth it. After owning my previous 2014 GTI for over 2 years I managed to get a lot of stone chips on the bonet and front bumper so didn't risk the same with my 2016 GTI.

[monkeyhanger]

When the film treatment costs more than a corrective respray at the end of your ownership, I can see why not many people go for these films. It's like having a buildings insurance policy that costs more than the rebuild cost of the house. If I could get the bonnet, front wings and front bumper done for £200 then i'd be in, but the prices you see for this treatment are ridiculous IMO.

[vipergts]

When the film treatment costs more than a corrective respray at the end of your ownership, I can see why not many people go for these films. It's like having a buildings insurance policy that costs more than the rebuild cost of the house. If I could get the bonnet, front wings and front bumper done for £200 then i'd be in, but the prices you see for this treatment are ridiculous IMO.

The problem is that it's difficult finding a decent paintshop coupled with the fact you then own a car that's had paint and will always make the next owner suspicious.

Personally, original paint is best and I'll do anything to maintain it

[GeoBog]

The problem is that it's difficult finding a decent paintshop coupled with the fact you then own a car that's had paint and will always make the next owner suspicious.

Personally, original paint is best and I'll do anything to maintain it

^this

[GT4]

I would say it depends on how long you intend to keep the car 🚗 I agree with viper that original paint is important on a collectors car but you never get your money back on the PPF come re-sale time - you just make it an added feature for the next owner so really he gets all the benefit. I am in two minds, after all this is not a Ferrari only a humble VW so does it really justify the £££ and will the kind of person buying a Cs-S in 3 years time really be bothered about PPF versus and few stone chips that can easily be blown/touched in ....!!!!!!