Clear bra/clear film for paint protection

[Kestana]

Does anyone know if these clear bra/clear film paint protection wraps are any good? I'm currently having my car repainted at the casa to restore it to original condition and I'm thinking of having a clear wrap applied right after the paint job is done. Sayang naman since mahal rin yung repaint, only for it to suffer those unavoidable minor damage after a few months.

I have a few concerns about the clear wrap:
1) It doesn't seem to be popular here. Is it because it costs as much as a wash over? Or does it have something to do with its maintenance?
2) Speaking of maintenance, does it have to be treated any differently from paint? It is a film after all.
3) Does the clear film maintain its gloss and clarity over the course of 2 or more years?
4) Are there any significant differences between clear wrap brands? Ideally I would like one with the best protection.
5) Which shops offer this service best?

Any useful input will be appreciated.

[StockEngine]

Does anyone know if these clear bra/clear film paint protection wraps are any good? I'm currently having my car repainted at the casa to restore it to original condition and I'm thinking of having a clear wrap applied right after the paint job is done. Sayang naman since mahal rin yung repaint, only for it to suffer those unavoidable minor damage after a few months.

I have a few concerns about the clear wrap:
1) It doesn't seem to be popular here. Is it because it costs as much as a wash over? Or does it have something to do with its maintenance?
2) Speaking of maintenance, does it have to be treated any differently from paint? It is a film after all.
3) Does the clear film maintain its gloss and clarity over the course of 2 or more years?
4) Are there any significant differences between clear wrap brands? Ideally I would like one with the best protection.
5) Which shops offer this service best?

Any useful input will be appreciated.

1. Too expensive for the common tsikoteer, prior PPF you should opt for detailing to remove any imperfections(added cost).
2. It is heavy duty 8mil firlms some are 12mil. I'm using 3m
3. Yes, mine has endured 75k of abuse. 5Yr warranty on most. some are longer now.
4. Yes, some discolor-yellow. Most important is how its installed. If the installer is your average joe. you won't be happy. If they specialize(ie computerized cutters) and have dust free environments, maybe you'll be eternally happy.
5. XPEL Philippines, Suntek is also good but not sure if available there.

[Kestana]

3. Yes, mine has endured 75k of abuse. 5Yr warranty on most. some are longer now.

75K km of use? Sulit na sulit na yan. I don't mind if it's expensive as long as it'll last a long time. The main reason I want film instead of the usual CQuartz or Opticoat is because it's much thicker and more resistant. Also less maintenance as those coatings need to be reapplied every few months. I don't mind having to reapply film if it's just once every 3 or 4 years.

As for prices, how much would a clear film application cost for a compact CUV? Like the 3M on yours. I've scoured for Philippine pricing and I haven't found any estimates.

[Walter]

Maybe better to wait a month before applying anything over the new paint to let it cure properly.

[StockEngine]

75K km of use? Sulit na sulit na yan. I don't mind if it's expensive as long as it'll last a long time. The main reason I want film instead of the usual CQuartz or Opticoat is because it's much thicker and more resistant. Also less maintenance as those coatings need to be reapplied every few months. I don't mind having to reapply film if it's just once every 3 or 4 years.

As for prices, how much would a clear film application cost for a compact CUV? Like the 3M on yours. I've scoured for Philippine pricing and I haven't found any estimates.

10yrs bro kaya ng mga films lalo na sa pilipinas.

I got front protection only. I do 5000-10000km per month kaya i got the front protection only. I paid around 25k equivalent sa Pilipinas.

I wont do ppf for my next vehicle. I would rather get opti-coat pro plus.

[Kestana]

10yrs bro kaya ng mga films lalo na sa pilipinas.

I got front protection only. I do 5000-10000km per month kaya i got the front protection only. I paid around 25k equivalent sa Pilipinas.

I wont do ppf for my next vehicle. I would rather get opti-coat pro plus.

Ah. You must be in another country if you're doing that kind of mileage per month.

I already got a quote for a full body clear film. P35K for my Soul. They use Xfilm na imported from Germany raw. Problem is I couldn't find much info about this film brand except that it's relatively cheap per square foot. Less than 15 Php per square foot.

Does anyone know if that price of P35K is good or does another shop offer the same or better price with a better brand of film? Dubious lang kasi ako sa Xfilm na yan since 6 months lang warranty nila.

[Kestana]

10yrs bro kaya ng mga films lalo na sa pilipinas.

I got front protection only. I do 5000-10000km per month kaya i got the front protection only. I paid around 25k equivalent sa Pilipinas.

I wont do ppf for my next vehicle. I would rather get opti-coat pro plus.

Ah. You must be in another country if you're doing that kind of mileage per month.

I already got a quote for a full body clear film. P35K for my Soul. They use Xfilm na imported from Germany raw. Problem is I couldn't find much info about this film brand except that it's relatively cheap per square foot. Less than 15 Php per square foot.

Does anyone know if that price of P35K is good or does another shop offer the same or better price with a better brand of film? Dubious lang kasi ako sa Xfilm na yan since 6 months lang warranty nila.

[StockEngine]

Ah. You must be in another country if you're doing that kind of mileage per month.

I already got a quote for a full body clear film. P35K for my Soul. They use Xfilm na imported from Germany raw. Problem is I couldn't find much info about this film brand except that it's relatively cheap per square foot. Less than 15 Php per square foot.

Does anyone know if that price of P35K is good or does another shop offer the same or better price with a better brand of film? Dubious lang kasi ako sa Xfilm na yan since 6 months lang warranty nila.

Dubious is the right word hahaha.

I know PPF(full protection) + windshield protection costs 6 figures (peso).



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[Kestana]

Dubious is the right word hahaha.

I know PPF(full protection) + windshield protection costs 6 figures (peso).



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xpel ph on fb
clearplex on fb

Yes, the type of film used and the warranty is dubious indeed. The shop I quoted even admitted that discoloration to yellow is normal. I was actually expecting the clear film here in the Philippines to be cheaper, around P50K or so for a decent film, although not necessarily the high-end ones like 3M Scotchgard. However, I already contacted most of the shops and they do go over P100K for high-end materials. If using cheaper film, much cheaper, but the warranty is shorter as well.

Baka balik typical sealant protection nalang ako. Less than P10K a year pa gastos although protection won't be as good as a film. Hay. Choices, choices.

[Kestana]

--double post due to Tsikot bug--

[StockEngine]

[StockEngine]

Yes, the type of film used and the warranty is dubious indeed. The shop I quoted even admitted that discoloration to yellow is normal. I was actually expecting the clear film here in the Philippines to be cheaper, around P50K or so for a decent film, although not necessarily the high-end ones like 3M Scotchgard. However, I already contacted most of the shops and they do go over P100K for high-end materials. If using cheaper film, much cheaper, but the warranty is shorter as well.

Baka balik typical sealant protection nalang ako. Less than P10K a year pa gastos although protection won't be as good as a film. Hay. Choices, choices.

You are correct with 50k .....5yrs ago. But the prices have doubled even trippled since the popularity of extremely durable materials came about. They last 10+ years if you have a garage.

[StockEngine]

Ziebart PH

front protection is 32k(silver package)

full body protection 102k (gold package)

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Ziebart PH

front protection is 32k(silver package)

full body protection 102k (gold package)

[AkiraMidori]

Hi, sorry for hijacking an old post but does anyone know if the prices of PPF has gone down?

[StockEngine]

Expel hasnt gone down
Vkool hasnt gone down
Some newer films are being introduced though ..

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[sparc179]

Bumping up this thread. Are Film Products like these still viable and effective if you're willing to pay the cost?

[travajante]

Bumping up this thread. Are Film Products like these still viable and effective if you're willing to pay the cost?

Best done fresh off the dealership on those you wanna keep long term. XPel is a good brand.

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[sparc179]

Best done fresh off the dealership on those you wanna keep long term. XPel is a good brand.

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That's exactly my plan, I've been waiting for a certain CUV model to come out soon and as soon as I get it, I may consider getting Front Protection. It's the one area on all of our cars which gets the most abuse during travel.

Do these products last more than a decade now or is 5-7 years a realistic expectation of durability?

[travajante]

That's exactly my plan, I've been waiting for a certain CUV model to come out soon and as soon as I get it, I may consider getting Front Protection. It's the one area on all of our cars which gets the most abuse during travel.

Do these products last more than a decade now or is 5-7 years a realistic expectation of durability?

"XPEL warrants XPEL ULTIMATE Paint Protection Film to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for ten (10) years from the date of purchase. Covered defects include yellowing, staining, cracking, blistering, and delaminating. This warranty does not extend coverage to damage caused by normal wear and tear, road debris impact, accidents, collisions or intentional damage of any kind."
Performance. Durability. Excellence. | XPEL
Check with the Ph XPel rep, sir.

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[Maria Salve]

That's exactly my plan, I've been waiting for a certain CUV model to come out soon and as soon as I get it, I may consider getting Front Protection. It's the one area on all of our cars which gets the most abuse during travel.

Do these products last more than a decade now or is 5-7 years a realistic expectation of durability?

Paniwala ko ang gusto natin ma-achieve kaya ipapakabit natin ang PPF sa vehicle paint is para hindi masyado or totally scratchless aka walang gasgas. Trust me pag front protection lang sa harap pinakabit mo at lumipas ang maraming taon like 5 years then need na alisin or palitan yung old PPF, hindi mo magugustuhan ang difference nung part ng body paint na naka expose dati at yung portion na dating binalutan ng PPF. Whole car body paint dapat ang kabit ng PPF para pag inalis ang PPF pantay pantay pa din ang kintab at ganda ng buong car paint.