Getting a PPF tmr. What cautions should Technician take?

[drilling]

Hi wonderful people of FGT forum.

I have my car ppf at a local shop and need to let the technician show gt specific features to prevent him from doing any wrongdoings.

I know a few

1. Dont open the door while gas lever/frunk lever is open


2. Do not lean on the panel since it will cause damage


3. Use correct lift points


What else should I let these guys know?

 

[GT@50]

Clearplex the windshield too.

 

[PeteK]

Yes, what Rob said. Do the windshield.

 

[2112]

I have had 2 different installers refuse to do a windshield for another vehicle of mine. Both cited a similar storyline about liability regarding distorted vision (which I barely notice in the FGT). kind of like there was a lawsuit and they have been warned by their insurance carrier.

 

[Shark01]

I have had 2 different installers refuse to do a windshield for another vehicle of mine. Both cited a similar storyline about liability regarding distorted vision (which I barely notice in the FGT). kind of like there was a lawsuit and they have been warned by their insurance carrier.

I have been told this as recently as May 2023. The installer advised me not to, nobody is happy with the results after a year or two.

 

[2112]

I have had it on my FGT for a couple years now and tho not perfect, I am pretty happy with it.

I have a spare windshield but the thought of swapping them make living with the PPF imperfections totally doable for me.

 

[GT@50]

One year of ownership and 3 rock chips. Installed Clearplex and 4 years later I haven't had any more. There is one goofy spot in the plex but if you didn't know it you probably wouldn't notice. Visibility has not been altered.

 

[Vincent998]

Having had Clearplex on my windshield for at least 8 years, I can state categorically that it saved my windshield at least twice! I can strongly agree - have it done! Any visual imperfections are insignificant if the film is properly applied. As far as I know, windshields are no longer available from Ford, so any protection you can have is a good thing.

 

[Sinovac]

I have windshield film on the NGT that I got from Stormcat. My PPF guy, who is excellent by the way, asked me what product it was because it was the best he had ever seen. He told me they have had no luck with any of the products on the market. I’m not sure what material Brian used, but it’s been perfect on my car since 2019.

 

[fjpikul]

It is Clearplex. Getting it for the NGT is easy. The older cars is very, very difficult. None of the window tint shops will stock it due to expense. A roll costs several thousand dollars.

 

[2112]

I think that someone organized group purchases of precut clearplex. Maybe a couple of times actually.

Maybe it's time to do another if someone has the ability (connections).

 

[fjpikul]

I have tried to no avail.

 

[drilling]

I had one on my daily. Protects small rock chips. Huge ones. No way.

 

[MR. 5 MPG]

I have Clearplex, as well as full PPF on my '06. My windshield took a hit from a smallish piece of gravel, on the freeway, and I thought for sure there'd be a nick, but nope. Money well spent!

 

[PeteK]

Ditto what the others have said. I've been using Clearplex for 5 years and it has saved many nicks, and probably a crack or two. I have to look really closely to see that it's there. It has held up to windshield wipers too,

 

[Twturbo]

I had the windshield done & like it,i also had 100 % of the car covered in PPF & they removed the side stripes & reapplied a new set on top of the PPF for a cleaner job & don't forget to make sure they do full paint correction on the whole car before the PPf install to remove all the fine scratches ,& then Ceramic coat the PPF even though the new PPf's have ceramic on them ,my car looks like glass the paint is so deep & shiny & flawless.

 

[JamesOlivas]

Hi wonderful people of FGT forum.

I have my car ppf at a local shop and need to let the technician show gt specific features to prevent him from doing any wrongdoings.

I know a few

1. Dont open the door while gas lever/frunk lever is open


2. Do not lean on the panel since it will cause damage


3. Use correct lift points


What else should I let these guys know?

Any update?

Edit: Seems no

 

[BasillioG]

I had the windshield done & like it,i also had 100 % of the car covered in PPF & they removed the side stripes & reapplied a new set on top of the PPF for a cleaner job & don't forget to make sure they do full paint correction on the whole car before the PPf install to remove all the fine scratches ,& then Ceramic coat the PPF even though the new PPf's have ceramic on them ,my car looks like glass the paint is so deep & shiny & flawless.

Curious to know what the job set you back. I'm due for the same process with someone I trust and need to know how much I need to budget. -Thanks

 

[Twturbo]

Curious to know what the job set you back. I'm due for the same process with someone I trust and need to know how much I need to budget. -Thanks

I paid 10k it was 8k for the PPF & 2k to the detail guy for the paint correction & ceramic coat .I did get a quote from one of the other top PPF SoCal shops & it was in the same range, of course we pay more for everything in SoCal so I'm sure there's better deals depending were your located .

 

[Submoose]

Rich is doing my car after a complete repaint. I’m picking it up for Woodward and happy to share numbers once I have them.