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Originally Posted by natahoa
I wouldn’t even attempt this. My car (not delivered yet) will live outside under trees. I’m thinking PPF would be a good idea on the front and tops of the car.
Or please recommend a product best for avoiding damage from bird droppings, falling pecans, and a little sap.
What should I expect to pay for that? I’m also in a small city (Salisbury, MD) and will have limited choices of installers.
Actually, I’ll start a new thread on this topic.
https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...9#post24853869
Any tips would be greatly appreciated! |
Hi natahoa! I went to the other thread and do not have the ability to post in there. That's a tough one. The PPF will definitely help with the bird poo and the tree sap, but anything solid dopping (i.e. acorns/nuts) is going to cause small dents I imagine. Also, vinyl alone will protect the paint that it covers but most vinyl is very susceptible to scratching. I scratched my newly installed vinyl the very next day by rubbing it too hard with a microfiber towel. It's minor but it is scratched. I have heard that PPF is self healing (possibly not all of it) and I do have it on sections of my Lexus. (trunk lip, back quarter panels by the wheel wells and bottom of rear doors) From someone who used to and still on occasion details cars; every car that I have owned or that I have detailed that has PPF develops dirt and grime around the seam of where the PPF is applied. Currently on the Lexus, I have dirt around the edges of mine on the lower sections. What I have done to remove this on mine and clients cars in the past was use diluted alcohol (I wouldn't go more than 70% alcohol 30% and no less than 50/50) with a soft brush at the seams to remove the dirt and debris. Below are the brushes that I use. Keep in mind that you most likely will not be able to remove all of it and use the softest brush you can as something the stiffness of a soft toothbrush will scratch your clearcoat. Also keep in mind that using too much pressure, over time, will cause the PPF to lift around the edges thus causing dirt to get in behind it which can not be removed.
https://www.amazon.com/ONEST-Detaili...Z321D603D1TJPJ
My only dealings with ceramic coatings was with applying it to wheels. My 335i was going to get ceramic coated but I traded it before I could get the rest of the prep done to the car that needed to happen first. I'm unsure if the ceramic coating would help protect from falling nuts. I would start by contacting a few installers in your area and asking their opinions.
After a quick google search I found the following. Start will calling them and getting some info.
https://waxthatcar.com/
Hope this helps.