PPF, question on quality

[DotheDO]

Hello I just had PPF performed and to me it appears a bit sloppy. I am going back in this week to have them fix a few spots.

Can anyone look at these pictures and advise which areas I should have them focus on and reapply? Or if some of this is standard and not worth mentioning.

Thanks

 

[DotheDO]

Also found a section on bumper by front tire where it looks like it was cut/scratched.

Should the entire bottom of front bumper be covered by where those uneven jagged pieces meet?

 

[TBrownTX]

I’m sorry but that might be the worst PPF job I have ever seen. That needs to be completely redone. Did you do any research on the shop you took it to beforehand?

Tim

 

[DotheDO]

I’m sorry but that might be the worst PPF job I have ever seen. That needs to be completely redone. Did you do any research on the shop you took it to beforehand?

Tim

Yea it got good reviews on Google.. but really I went because a few members of the local FB group members went there and had good reviews about them.

 

[KenC]

You should put those up on your local FB page and see what they say. That's a pretty shoddy, amateurish job. Not a straight cut anywhere. Nothing tucked. Embarrassing.

 

[DotheDO]

You should put those up on your local FB page and see what they say. That's a pretty shoddy, amateurish job. Not a straight cut anywhere. Nothing tucked. Embarrassing.

Yea I did. I'm just trying to get an idea of how to approach them and what to ask for. From the responses, It seems like I should request it be re-done or full refund.

 

[TBrownTX]

Yea it got good reviews on Google.. but really I went because a few members of the local FB group members went there and had good reviews about them.

I saw your post in the local FB group this AM (I am in the same group). Good luck getting this resolved, I hope they work with you and get th job done to your satisfaction.

Tim

 

[Star Platinum]

I would get a full refund. Some areas I fear they cut into the paint with the razor blade.

 

[MikeyMikeD]

I agree. Really shoddy work there. The edges should be wrapped for a nice clean look. Did they have the new installer do it?

 

[DotheDO]

I agree. Really shoddy work there. The edges should be wrapped for a nice clean look. Did they have the new installer do it?

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No it's just one person that does it.

 

[DotheDO]

I would get a full refund. Some areas I fear they cut into the paint with the razor blade.

Yea it looks like there's a cut on one section on the front bumper by the tire, I hope they didn't cut any other parts.

 

[TBrownTX]

Any updates OP?

Tim

 

[Hayden]

I would get a full refund. Some areas I fear they cut into the paint with the razor blade.

Couldn’t agree more. Don't let those amateurs come near your car again.

 

[UncertainTimes]

I thought I replied to this thread already but Lo and behold another awful PPF job.

 

[Gauss Guzzler]

I don't know it PPF is ever any better than this. I mean, it's $2 worth of packing tape slapped and slashed by a sketchy tint shop and they're only charging you what, $1000 or so for the hour(s) of labor involved. Mine was just as bad despite hundreds of Yelpers saying "it's the best eva!"

If it helps, this is what a "good" PPF installation should look like:

 

[DotheDO]

Update:

I got a full refund from them. I'm going through their insurance to get the PPF removed and further damage inspected at a different very reputable detailer.

The new shop already suspects it will require some new paint. So he's setting that up and then new PPF install after that.

 

[DotheDO]

I don't know it PPF is ever any better than this. I mean, it's $2 worth of packing tape slapped and slashed by a sketchy tint shop and they're only charging you what, $1000 or so for the hour(s) of labor involved. Mine was just as bad despite hundreds of Yelpers saying "it's the best eva!"

If it helps, this is what a "good" PPF installation should look like:

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I just looked over your post. The circle didn't even line up on yours. As a professional how can you miss something like that. Hopefully you got it fixed.

 

[Mum Sports]

That is definitely not a good quality PPF job! It's common to have the front bumper to have multiple sheets, but that quality is not acceptable by any means! Whoever did this clearly did not care about the quality of work! Glad you were able to get it resolved with the shop who did that.

 

[TBrownTX]

I thought I replied to this thread already but Lo and behold another awful PPF job.

And another reminder why I won’t be going the PPF route myself. For what some people pay to do the whole car, you can literally get it repainted. I keep my cars for 3-5 years, not worried about keeping it nice for "the next guy".

Tim

 

[nomis_nehc]

And another reminder why I won’t be going the PPF route myself. For what some people pay to do the whole car, you can literally get it repainted. I keep my cars for 3-5 years, not worried about keeping it nice for "the next guy".

Tim

To be fair though, it really depends on how much you drive. I drive a whole lot and PPF at least the front has saved me from chips that would bug the hell out of me. I can say I've not incurred any noticeable damage ever since I had my entire front PPF'd.