Good or bad PPF?

[MYnewbie]

I just got my car back from getting it PPF. I’ve never PPF my previous cars before so not sure they did a good job or bad job. I went to a reputable, highly recommended place. They’re aware of some of the little air bubbles and will be fixing it but are the other issues ok or am I being picky? I thought the seams would be wrapped around something so you would not be able to see it.

 

[bpobill]

Ive done PPF three times in my life. Just did my Model Y last weekend and I would say mine came out comparable to that. Better in some regards though. The gap in that seam on the bottom bumper is pretty bad. They didnt stretch it far enough to close the gap. Air bubbles arent a big deal, The sun will take care of them or you can use a diabetic needle. I bought a kit with wrapped edges so theres very few spots you will see the edges of the film on mine. Looks like they didnt use it, and you cant assume thats what you will get. It would need to be specified. Its also more work. You have to dry the edges with tack solution and then wrap them after a couple of hours.

How much did you pay and is it a full front? Meaning full hood and fenders?

 

[MYnewbie]

Ive done PPF three times in my life. Just did my Model Y last weekend and I would say mine came out comparable to that. Better in some regards though. The gap in that seam on the bottom bumper is pretty bad. They didnt stretch it far enough to close the gap. Air bubbles arent a big deal, The sun will take care of them or you can use a diabetic needle. I bought a kit with wrapped edges so theres very few spots you will see the edges of the film on mine. Looks like they didnt use it, and you cant assume thats what you will get. It would need to be specified. Its also more work. You have to dry the edges with tack solution and then wrap them after a couple of hours.

How much did you pay and is it a full front? Meaning full hood and fenders?

It’s full front and side track. Paid $2500.

 

[ElectricAnt54]

I had full body Stek PPF. No seams. Initially after install, Tiny air bubbles here and there which vanished after 2 weeks in the hot California sun. They said let car get as much sun as possible for 2 weeks. Then they had a standard 2 week checkup where they examine for any issues.

 

[honoraryorange]

It’s full front and side track. Paid $2500.

Given how much you paid just for front and side, I would expect higher quality (in particular the edges to be wrapped/tucked). It might depend on where you are and the prices locally, but that's a higher end front/side figure, imo, and so I'd expect better work. But I'm still a bit new to this - someone else confirm?

 

[Tonedog77]

bring it back, the seems on the front bumper are normal, they can only make it so perfect, but those bubbles seem too big to eventually go away, i have had tiny bubbles after install that do go away

 

[Chaucerino]

Those seams and the film so far off the edge isn't good. I'd go back.