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Update, PPF has been applied to front lamps (first photo), passenger side fender (second photo). Note how in the last photo, you can tell there's a fil on the paint. This is because it needs heat. After a few days of getting exposed to the sun, this will go away. PPF templates are so good...

Thank you for your words. God no, this industry is so complex. The newer the car, the complicated it gets. And a lot of one time use components, and certain parts have limited repairability due to sensors. It's very very hard, so that's why we need to be super smart and make the right choices...

Good morning pretty people, PPF is now being applied to the front fascia. Now is when you can notice the front end lower splitter painted part, that part as all RWD, used to be texture. Now it has paint and will get PPF.

For sure, but my whole point is that ceramic coating is very easy and cost effective to apply, but vendors overcharge almost at the same price that you would get front end PPF, I've seen it. What I'm doing is PPF on front end, ceramic coating (DIY project) on the entire vehicle, that way it...

I don't think it's needed. Opted for rocker panel moldings, because those ones are magnets for rocks. And the entire front end. But it's very rare when I see a customer with a rock chip on their doors. You see door dings, but no rock chips from driving on highways.

You can apply PPF on existing paint, but if you already have some damage, it totally becomes a moo point. Ideal scenario for PPF is when either a) the car is brand new, or b) you file a rock chip / comprehensive claim and take care of it.

PPF on hood is done.

PPG Xpel Ultimate Plus, software has legit templates. PPF will be perfect. No Mickey Mouse repairs here. Cutting some extra stuff, like the screen protectors.

If you're talking about the rocker panel molding, you cannot measure that. It's plastic. Rocker panel could be measured. 3-5 mills is the typical OEM thickness. Anything lower that that is crap... or clear coat it's been sanded down way too many times.

yes, I do have the paint thickness gauge, measures in mils. It's not soft, it's within spec of Audi's cars too. Normal stuff. P.S. HA! I will think about it!

Reassembly is now complete, next step is PPF. Paint got baked three times in the spray booth, so all the fumes should be gone. So no need to wait 30 days to install PPF. Car is dusty, so don't think new paint is scratched lol. I almost did not want to post these photos because the light / black...

Wet sand and polish in every panel is in course. I did not take more photos, I do not want to invade my colleague's privacy, lol. Especially because in this department, all of them are very shy. So, insted of that. Sharing this pic that I think it's pretty cool. Next step: reassemble.

Parts have been refinished. It's been through two cycles of baking as we're installing PPF, and we gotta make sure all the fumes have dissipated for a proper installation. Next step, wet sand and polish to make sure no fish eyes, nibs are present. And to make sure texture matches with the...

I’ll pay for the PIRM feature, sounds like it’s a must.

I won't skip it, planning to tow it to Porsche this week anyways.

I don't think I have the PRIM, but it seems from several opinions that I should get it.

Vehicle is right now in the paint booth, getting prepped for refinish for tomorrow morning.

I do a lot of DIY projects, it's possible. It's so much work and effort, but it ain't impossible.

Yes, and ceramic coating is something you can apply yourself. It's affordable. My whole point is that some people overpay for this instead of investing for PPF for their car.

Hell no, haha.