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Old 23-05-2022, 03:51 PM   #1
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Default What are the cons of installing paint protection film?

I’m intending to have the front of my car from the windscreen forward and the mirrors covered with paint protection film (PPF).

I’m familiar with most of the pros of doing this. What are the cons?

I would particularly like to hear from those of you who’ve had PPF installed — both good and bad experiences.

Can any of you recommend an installer in Melbourne? (I have one in mind although I haven’t committed to them yet.)
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Old 23-05-2022, 07:31 PM   #2
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Default Re: What are the cons of installing paint protection film?

Hi , have been using PPF for more than 15 years on my cars , have not encountered any cons so far , just keep it clean with a product called Vuplex thats about it .


Can recommend www.invisiblecarbras.com.au , been in the game a long time .


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Old 24-05-2022, 08:55 PM   #3
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Default Re: What are the cons of installing paint protection film?

Many thanks for your response Bolt60 and particularly for letting me know about Vuplex
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Old 30-05-2022, 05:03 PM   #4
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Default Re: What are the cons of installing paint protection film?

Thanks Bolt60 , bought some Vuplex and it's a great product. Used it on the headlights of my other 2 cars and it works brilliantly, i will get around to using it on my PPF eventually.
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Old 31-05-2022, 09:02 PM   #5
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Default Re: What are the cons of installing paint protection film?

A con would be that if u have an accident you would have to replace it.
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