Paint Protection systems

[jonathanw]

Does anybody have any experience of the paint protection sytems available.

I have had Armofend on my last 3 cars and while it provides excellent chip protection the film is noticeable.

I understand that Paintshield (from their adverts) is better than the others (they would say that). One advantage they have is that they can do a full frontal treatment.

My OPC have had a few issues with Armofend but no experience with Paintshield.

I would appreciate comments as I am planning for the delivery of my new Gen2 baby.

 

[DSM]

I had my 997S done by Ventureshield. Not full frontal, which is available but all of the front back to about 200mm behind the lights.

You can see the edge from some angles but you have to look hard and it has done its job fine.

 

[Sandy59]

Jonathan,

I have experience of Paintshield only, I had my whole car done which you can see here :
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=53993

I got the front done at a more local Paintshield installer which I had a few issues with, the rest of the car was done at Paintshield HQ in Grantham and was spot on first time.
You'll notice the edges on the front of my car, which to be honest are only visible from less than a couple of metres away, but I believe the film is now pretty much wrapped over the edges these days so should be pretty invisible.
The film does give you an increased orange peel effect, but I don't have a problem with that.
I've noticed no problems with the film so far in over 7k miles, not a mark on it as far as I can tell.
If you're getting it done from new I would recommend the following procedure :

1. Ask your OPC not to touch the paintwork on delivery.
2. Ideally trailer, or mask the front of the car up as much as possible if driving to the installer.
3. Book a detailer to meet you at or close the film installer site, and prepare the car prior to film installation.
4. If you're going for black, consider getting the whole car done.

Note : If you have suitable premises I believe Paintshield can come to you.
Also I've heard there's also an excellent Venturshield Installer near London if that's more conveniant

Hope that helps,
Sandy

 

[spluff]

whats orange peel effect? any photos to demonstrate it?

 

[Sandy59]

There's a few good pics of orange peel here near the bottom of the page :

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=556734&nmt=BRAND%20NEW%203%20Series%20With%20Bad%20Paint%20Finish

 

[spluff]

so its like orange spots on the paintwork?

 

[DSM]

ORIGINAL: Sandy59

Jonathan,

I have experience of Paintshield only, I had my whole car done which you can see here :
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=53993

I got the front done at a more local Paintshield installer which I had a few issues with, the rest of the car was done at Paintshield HQ in Grantham and was spot on first time.
You'll notice the edges on the front of my car, which to be honest are only visible from less than a couple of metres away, but I believe the film is now pretty much wrapped over the edges these days so should be pretty invisible.
The film does give you an increased orange peel effect, but I don't have a problem with that.
I've noticed no problems with the film so far in over 7k miles, not a mark on it as far as I can tell.
If you're getting it done from new I would recommend the following procedure :

1. Ask your OPC not to touch the paintwork on delivery.
2. Ideally trailer, or mask the front of the car up as much as possible if driving to the installer.
3. Book a detailer to meet you at or close the film installer site, and prepare the car prior to film installation.
4. If you're going for black, consider getting the whole car done.

Note : If you have suitable premises I believe Paintshield can come to you.
Also I've heard there's also an excellent Venturshield Installer near London if that's more conveniant

Hope that helps,
Sandy

Seems a little over the top to me.

My 911 was detailed at the dealer (by a specialist) before delivery. A week and a half later I took it to the Ventureshield agent who cleaned the relevant areas and applied the film.

10 months later and 5500 miles, the film is perfect, no orange peel and no chips yet.

That'll be a chip tomorrow then!