Paint Protection Film (PPF) such as XPEL for Mach-E

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[DaveRuns]

I’m sold....I’m getting this protection.

 

[Wildthing]

I would like to get some on the black door pillars that may scratch easily with fingernails while pushing the opening button

 

[Illinibird]

I’m sold....I’m getting this protection.

I've already called my 3M detailer and will get my Mach E "bra" as soon as I take delivery. Also ordered a bottle of ceramic coating and that's coming Thursday. I watched the video of it being applied and it didn't look hard. The 3M Scotch Guard Auto Carpet Protector is on order too and will arrive the third week of January. Like I said on another post, just need my "dam%" car! ?

 

[methorian]

Anyone have any info regarding Xpel templates being available? I know an Xpel rep here mentioned they may be available once cars start shipping, I think.

I'm imagining that cost to install will be higher if no template is available. I'd rather have it installed ASAP after delivery, and having templates available to installers should make it a faster/easier process.

 

[Illinibird]

Anyone have any info regarding Xpel templates being available? I know an Xpel rep here mentioned they may be available once cars start shipping, I think.

I'm imagining that cost to install will be higher if no template is available. I'd rather have it installed ASAP after delivery, and having templates available to installers should make it a faster/easier process.

3M detailer said template available soon after cars starts being delivered.

 

[MitchAK]

I made an appointment with my 3m detailer to install a bra when my car gets in.
I’m going on a limb here, and I ordered some of that Ethos Graphene coating. Can’t wait. ?

 

[DaveRuns]

Anyone have any info regarding Xpel templates being available? I know an Xpel rep here mentioned they may be available once cars start shipping, I think.

I'm imagining that cost to install will be higher if no template is available. I'd rather have it installed ASAP after delivery, and having templates available to installers should make it a faster/easier process.

Agreed. I was thinking of driving the car right to the detail shop to have the PPF installed. No doubt it’ll be more expensive if there are no templates.

 

[ChasingCoral]

Agreed. I was thinking of driving the car right to the detail shop to have the PPF installed. No doubt it’ll be more expensive if there are no templates.

That's my plan as well but only if the templates are available.

 

[ChasingCoral]

I am rethinking my PPF plan, though.

Recap:
PPF: My plan had been PPF (probably Xpel) on the entire front end, wheel lips, mirrors, and rear bumper. These are all vulnerable plastic parts and you'll see from my post above about our Leaf, many of these have scratches through the cut-rate PPF and paint after three years. Also the entire hood. I didn't see a need to do black rocker panels or doors.
Ceramic: High-quality ceramic like Ceramic Pro on the entire car after application of PPF. Either the $1200 with the 5-year warranty or $1600 for the lifetime.

My new thought: PPF the roof, too.
Edit: Just to clarify, I was thinking about the metal around the glass roof.
Yes, the roof can get hit with rocks on rare occasions and there are certainly issues with limb scratches sometimes but I'm thinking of sports damage. In particular, I could see myself wanting to strap an inflatable stand-up paddle board directly on the roof. I certainly plan to install our Thule rack once it's available to carry kayaks and paddle boards on the roof. The ceramic should hold up except I have accidentally scratched paint while loading heavy long kayaks or banging the roof with paddles. The same can happen with skis and snowboards that miss the rack during loading.

Bikes hitting the roof when using roof racks could be an issue, too. However, I plan to use a hitch rack in back.

Not sure how much that added piece of PPF for the roof will cost though. That may determine if it is worthwhile.

 

[macchiaz-o]

I am rethinking my PPF plan, though.

Recap:
PPF: My plan had been PPF (probably Xpel) on the entire front end, wheel lips, mirrors, and rear bumper. These are all vulnerable plastic parts and you'll see from my post above about our Leaf, many of these have scratches through the cut-rate PPF and paint after three years. Also the entire hood. I didn't see a need to do black rocker panels or doors.
Ceramic: High-quality ceramic like Ceramic Pro on the entire car after application of PPF. Either the $1200 with the 5-year warranty or $1600 for the lifetime.

My new thought: PPF the roof, too.
Yes, the roof can get hit with rocks on rare occasions and there are certainly issues with limb scratches sometimes but I'm thinking of sports damage. In particular, I could see myself wanting to strap an inflatable stand-up paddle board directly on the roof. I certainly plan to install our Thule rack once it's available to carry kayaks and paddle boards on the roof. The ceramic should hold up except I have accidentally scratched paint while loading heavy long kayaks or banging the roof with paddles. The same can happen with skis and snowboards that miss the rack during loading.

Bikes hitting the roof when using roof racks could be an issue, too. However, I plan to use a hitch rack in back.

Not sure how much that added piece of PPF for the roof will cost though. That may determine if it is worthwhile.

Is the thought that PPF will protect against panoramic roof glass damage? Won't it change the appearance of the glass? I guess it's already blurry.

 

[ChasingCoral]

Is the thought that PPF will protect against panoramic roof glass damage? Won't it change the appearance of the glass? I guess it's already blurry.

Sorry, I wasn't clear. I'm talking about the metal around the glass roof. I wouldn't want to put PFF over the glass unless I wanted to tint it more.

 

[machefan]

I am rethinking my PPF plan, though.

Recap:
PPF: My plan had been PPF (probably Xpel) on the entire front end, wheel lips, mirrors, and rear bumper. These are all vulnerable plastic parts and you'll see from my post above about our Leaf, many of these have scratches through the cut-rate PPF and paint after three years. Also the entire hood. I didn't see a need to do black rocker panels or doors.
Ceramic: High-quality ceramic like Ceramic Pro on the entire car after application of PPF. Either the $1200 with the 5-year warranty or $1600 for the lifetime.

My new thought: PPF the roof, too.
Edit: Just to clarify, I was thinking about the metal around the glass roof.
Yes, the roof can get hit with rocks on rare occasions and there are certainly issues with limb scratches sometimes but I'm thinking of sports damage. In particular, I could see myself wanting to strap an inflatable stand-up paddle board directly on the roof. I certainly plan to install our Thule rack once it's available to carry kayaks and paddle boards on the roof. The ceramic should hold up except I have accidentally scratched paint while loading heavy long kayaks or banging the roof with paddles. The same can happen with skis and snowboards that miss the rack during loading.

Bikes hitting the roof when using roof racks could be an issue, too. However, I plan to use a hitch rack in back.

Not sure how much that added piece of PPF for the roof will cost though. That may determine if it is worthwhile.

Also take a look at "Suntek", it's appears to be preferred these days over Xpel. A local NJ dealer says the templates will be available in two weeks. Pricing is crazy for the entire car but it might be worth the reduced stress of parking and highways. NJ highway's at least for me are notorious for loose rocks due potholes and the amount trucks passing thru, I have been pelted so many times on I287. Also been blasted from loose gravel trucks, you name it.

 

[ChasingCoral]

Also take a look at "Suntek", it's appears to be preferred these days over Xpel. A local NJ dealer says the templates will be available in two weeks. Pricing is crazy for the entire car but it might be worth the reduced stress of parking and highways. NJ highway's at least for me are notorious for loose rocks due potholes and amount trucks passing thru, I have been pelted so many times on I287. Also been blasted from loose gravel trucks, you name it.

I am. My local CeramicPro installer used to use Xpel but has switched to Suntek.

 

[GoGoGadgetMachE]

Pricing is crazy for the entire car but it might be worth the reduced stress of parking and highways.

What were you quoted, if I may ask?

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