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Paint Protection Film - PPF

  • 1. I will definitely have some fitted

    Votes: 29 25.9%

  • 2. I’m not convinced it’s worth it

    Votes: 47 42.0%

  • 3. Undecided so watching this thread

    Votes: 36 32.1%
  • Total voters
    112
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General consensus seems to be PPF is worth it.

They'll be some excellent DIY kits and most people can find a local fitter.

So which areas are people going to target?
 
I was going to do what I did to another car, namely the highest impact parts:
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All the front plus a pillars, mirrors and sill and 3/4.

But as the GR86 in the UK is cheaper than expected (and will need to live outdoors 24/7) I might go 100% as I think it's well worth it.
 
Good shout - looks like the key areas based on my high mileage Audi estate.

Curious in cost difference of this Vs the whole car.
 
I believe @Sticky is intending to develop some DIY options along with garage fit if you can get to him , once he gets access to a demo car 👍
 
Dal said:
I was going to do what I did to another car, namely the highest impact parts:
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All the front plus a pillars, mirrors and sill and 3/4.

But as the GR86 in the UK is cheaper than expected (and will need to live outdoors 24/7) I might go 100% as I think it's well worth it.
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Looks a good call. Those sills look great but will cop it from below from front tires and above from feet 😳
 
AndyRC said:
Looks a good call. Those sills look great but will cop it from below from front tires and above from feet 😳
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Yup. I went belt and braces with my last new car - PPF'd the sills and all low lovel bits and then put mudflaps on too just to be sure lol. Looks as good as new 6 years later without a mark 😁
 
Dal said:
I was going to do what I did to another car, namely the highest impact parts:
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All the front plus a pillars, mirrors and sill and 3/4.

But as the GR86 in the UK is cheaper than expected (and will need to live outdoors 24/7) I might go 100% as I think it's well worth it.
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I was thinking these areas as well.

Never PPF'd a car though, are there 'go to' brands for this stuff? Looks like Xpel have kits for the GR86 on their US site already...
 
PVGR said:
Good shout - looks like the key areas based on my high mileage Audi estate.

Curious in cost difference of this Vs the whole car.
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To have the car wrapped as shown in the picture from Dal (plus rear bumper) with Xpel fusion PPF, I was quoted £1773.

For the entire car they quoted a whopping £4410.

The front impact areas being protected is a no brainer for any long-term owner from new but I'm sure it can be found cheaper!
 
Ouch! That is hefty! About the same cost as a full wrap although appreciate that is a different product.
 
PVGR said:
Ouch! That is hefty! About the same cost as a full wrap although appreciate that is a different product.
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I don’t think wrapping material gives the same level of protection as PPF, it’s better than nothing but no way near as “protective” as full On PPF.
 
Mine was £1499 + vat in xpel self healing when I had mine done in 2016 so expect it'll have gone up a bit now.

If the Xpel in the USA have patterns then the UK will have access to them too so all good.

Might have a few more wrapped edges this time as I doubt it'll suit mudflaps.
 
Dal said:
Mine was £1499 + vat in xpel self healing when I had mine done in 2016 so expect it'll have gone up a bit now.

If the Xpel in the USA have patterns then the UK will have access to them too so all good.

Might have a few more wrapped edges this time as I doubt it'll suit mudflaps.
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There are some Toyota “mudflaps” but more like small deflectors and quite subtle, not sure how effective they will be 🤔

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Dal said:
Mine was £1499 + vat in xpel self healing when I had mine done in 2016 so expect it'll have gone up a bit now.

If the Xpel in the USA have patterns then the UK will have access to them too so all good.

Might have a few more wrapped edges this time as I doubt it'll suit mudflaps.
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How did it fair? Any yellowing etc?

I've been thinking about doing it but for the costs others argue you can get the front end resprayed twice over.
 
The raw materials are WAY more expensive than for a colour change or printed wrap. Cost price for 'normal' wrap stuff is around £30 metre depending on brand / colour, print vinyl less than this, but PPF is 'from' £55 / metre for anything half decent, and the installation process is much more technical and far trickier than a normal wrap.
Even so, those Xpel prices are eye-watering
 
ZN8 said:
How did it fair? Any yellowing etc?

I've been thinking about doing it but for the costs others argue you can get the front end resprayed twice over.
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The PPF is still perfect and you still can't tell where it is unless you get up close. Yes, you can get resprays, but you'll see every stone chip until you do. This looks like new all the time.

Cue gratuitous photo:

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Toyota USA have PPF kits under their website for the GR86. Good prices, although the hood/bonnet part is a strip rather than whole area. Just need to get the kits under GB site and have dealer fit so all under Toyota GB warranty. Details says is 3M material.
 
The Daily Driver guys didn't seem very happy with the Toyota PPF. I'll be getting a third party install done on mine

 
Watched the video as well, totally agree. Mainly it is to put some protection on but have done by Toyota so comes as manufacture standard for insurance purposes. For another car I have the insurance would no allow ceramic as raises costs to do any 'fixing', funny my local dealer for the GR86 is offering Gen-3 Clearcoat for GBP 499, however not details on polish first etc and the overall detailing. There is another USA video where the guy strips off the little rum of PPF across the bonnet saying it is essentially useless and gets dirt across the line, which would do my head in.
 
SumdgeGR said:
Watched the video as well, totally agree. Mainly it is to put some protection on but have done by Toyota so comes as manufacture standard for insurance purposes. For another car I have the insurance would no allow ceramic as raises costs to do any 'fixing', funny my local dealer for the GR86 is offering Gen-3 Clearcoat for GBP 499, however not details on polish first etc and the overall detailing. There is another USA video where the guy strips off the little rum of PPF across the bonnet saying it is essentially useless and gets dirt across the line, which would do my head in.
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Have I missed you off the list 🤔

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