Birth of my new Pearl

[Anonymous]

Well today was the day my new Pearl was to have been borne. I have just received a telephone call from the dealer to say that she is due to arrive in the UK next week and will be available to me in two weeks time.
So why am I not delirious? Well I ordered the car for a Sept delivery Ie new registration plate. Not that the plate is of interest as my OO58 RON will adorn her, but because I believe that the later plate will provide a better price when I sell her. Because my finances are tied up and so now I need to react to get the funds available. Because I would be off work and so be able to take her to Peterborough and get the paint protection film applied immediately (before it gets stone chipped). Because that's when I was expecting it!
Why why why? What do I do now. Say I don't want it yet or do as the dealer wants?

 

[RCZ1]

Well Ron, that's good and bad news :eusa-think:

Personally I would want it ASAP and I think the difference in value you would get come trade in if you waited until September would be minimal.

What exactly does the paint protection film do? And what does it consist of?

 

[Anonymous]

Yep I hear many thing abt film. But still dont know is it have any sense. May be i will use it for roof.

 

[Anonymous]

What exactly does the paint protection film do? And what does it consist of?

It is a very thin layer of clear film that they wrap around the car. In my case from the front up to but not including the doors. It is guaranteed to prevent stone chips. That is the sole purpose for me having it applied. It can be removed leaving the vehicle in perfect condition. With the wing mirrors and front end done I am expecting it to cost in the region of £1000. But I want to have it applied before I get any chips on it. The downside is if the protected area was to get damaged then that panel will need the wrap removing and replacing. So it has the potential to be an ongoing expense. However I have never sustained damage on any previous cars so the benefit of no stone chips wins hands down

 

[RCZ1]

So you've had this applied before then?

Just thinking though - would you still be able to wash / polish / wax the car as normal?

 

[Anonymous]

So you've had this applied before then?

Just thinking though - would you still be able to wash / polish / wax the car as normal?

No I have not had it applied previously and yes you can and in fact they recommend that you do polish it.

 

[Anonymous]

Wouldn't a respray of the affected area be cheaper in the long run?

 

[Anonymous]

I applied it myself but only to the internal sills.I was a bit concerned they would get scuffs whilst getting in and out of the car.

i posted a thread a little while back on it.

You can purchase it from Ebay, a small 3 mtr length 8 inches wide is around £20, and can be cut into shape.

You have to be very very careful if doing it yourself as it really does stick fast and can bubble up, also the smallest speck of dust will show up underneath it if you do not thoroughly clean the panel first.

To be honest on the sills it was an easy job because they are flat and straight, but i wouldnt attempt an external panel myself.

I've seen quotes on the net for "full protection" going anything from £250 to £500, and even more with some firms it's not cheap, but it has to be done right.

It's thickness varies from 20mu up to around 75mu, and is made from a multi layered co-ex vinyl , this gives it it's clarity and strength ( i work with and produce plastics and vinyls just like this) obviously the thicker you go the more chance of it being visible, especially the edges.

It will give good protection against scuff and chips. You can wash the car, polish and wax on top of it, but you will not be able to alter the surface feel, shine or clarity as it's a clear vinyl and it's properties are set when extruded.

Would i have it on an external panel, umm probably not, purely because it may be visible, and you would always be able to feel the edge, unless it was trimmed to fit where the edging would be hidden, not an easy task with a moulded front and rear end like the RCZ.

 

[Anonymous]

Wouldn't a respray of the affected area be cheaper in the long run?

You must be joking aren't you. Have you ever priced up a respray on metallic paintwork let alone pearlescent and besides you have to live with the damage before and then after the respray. My current RCZ looks like it has squashed flies on the front end. I want my new pearl to be pristine at all times not just from new then for a short while after an expensive respray. Plus you can always see that a car has been resprayed and that would cause an effect on the resale value as it would be believed it has sustained accident damage. Whereas mine will be in perfect unsoiled condition.

 

[Anonymous]

Ron,
i'm sure when i toyed with idea of having this done you can go to a licensed installer, i may be wrong but check with the people doing yours.

This is a specialist thing having it applied correctly, it's not just a case of rolling it out and sticking it on.

I can understand why you would want this done, but just check out the credentials of the people doing it. :thumbup:

 

[Anonymous]

Ron,
i'm sure you can go to a licensed installer for this, check the people doing yours.

This is a specialist thing having it applied correctly, it's not just a case of rolling it out and sticking it on.

I can see why you want it done, and to be totaly honest i actualy toyed with the idea myself.

Kerry.
I would not get anything done on the cheap. It has to be the best for me or not at all. I propose to use these people http://www.paintshield.co.uk/ who come highly recommended but it is a fare way to travel and so I am hoping to arrive with paintwork still intact!

 

[Anonymous]

Ron,
i'm not for a second suggesting that you are cutting corners and getting a cheap job, all i'm say is it has to be applied by a competent person who know's exactly what they are doing.

Paintshield are known for this type of thing, so all should be good.

 

[Anonymous]

Sounds a lot of money to spend when realistically the value of a 2nd hand car will always be based on what others on the Market are selling for (If you want to sell it). If you think you will get your £1000 back when selling, then I can see the point, but I think I can live with a few stone chips which are bound to happen and knock a few hundred off. (the 1st is always hard to take, but I'll get over it eventually after it happens). Plus if you do get a stone chip on the plastic film, that could be another few hundred pounds to replace if its left a noticeable mark? A bonnet respray will cost around £300 last time I asked, but that was metallic only. I think people will always accept some blemishes on a 2nd hand car.

 

[RCZ1]

Ron,
i'm sure you can go to a licensed installer for this, check the people doing yours.

This is a specialist thing having it applied correctly, it's not just a case of rolling it out and sticking it on.

I can see why you want it done, and to be totaly honest i actualy toyed with the idea myself.

Kerry.
I would not get anything done on the cheap. It has to be the best for me or not at all. I propose to use these people http://www.paintshield.co.uk/ who come highly recommended but it is a fare way to travel and so I am hoping to arrive with paintwork still intact!

Ron, just stay well back from the traffic in front of you to avoid any flying stones. I've still only got the one after 9 months (that's right on top of my bonnet from a huge stone that flew up out of nowhere)

 

[Anonymous]

jc73uk I know where your coming from and all the points that you make are correct and valid. I love my Pearl but she is speckled with stone chips. I'm spending £32.500 on a pride and joy. What is a grand to have her remain looking as new? I have spent that recently on cleaning materials (Thanks to RCZ1) I was a wash and polish man, now I'm a six hour detail on a Saturday man!

 

[RCZ1]

jc73uk I know where your coming from and all the points that you make are correct and valid. I love my Pearl but she is speckled with stone chips. I'm spending £32.500 on a pride and joy. What is a grand to have her remain looking as new? I have spent that recently on cleaning materials (Thanks to RCZ1) I was a wash and polish man, now I'm a six hour detail on a Saturday man!

Ah, but don't you get great satisfaction from those 6 hours

 

[Anonymous]

PPF (paint protection film) is a barrier on top of the paint so if a stone does hit the film you will still see the chip or mark in the film but the paint is still hopefully unmarked.

The good thing is that when you go to sell the car you can remove the film leaving a chip free surface.

But don't think that you car will not "show" chips with the film applied, it WILL, but like i say it's the film that is taking the damage and hopefully not the paint underneath.

In fact if the film does take a bit of stone chip damage i doubt very much that you could try to touch it up and polish it back, as you could not "cut" the vinyl with a polish.

Ron does have a point about getting a bonnet touched up, especialy with pearlescent, ££££££££££££££

 

[Anonymous]

Understand where you are coming from OO58RON. I'm already saving up for the next RCZ (hopefully a SR1 frontage). But I know when I part ex my current RCZ in 2 years or so, the Peugeot dealer will not be as kind with the offer I receive no matter how much love and attention I have given :eusa-whistle:
Good luck with the paint protection film.

 

[Anonymous]

Ah, but don't you get great satisfaction from those 6 hours

Too right I do. Used some of that Maquires Endurance tyre shine on Saturday, applied with a real neat applicator (also maquires) or whatever they are called. Something like that anyway) I have to say RCZ1 that my previous spray on stuff might not have looked as good but I have never had to wash the car a second time like I did at 2200hrs on Saturday to remove tyre shine from all up the side of my car. Not all detailing is good :thumbdown:

 

[Anonymous]

Understand where you are coming from OO58RON. I'm already saving up for the next RCZ (hopefully a SR1 frontage). But I know when I part ex my current RCZ in 2 years or so, the Peugeot dealer will not be as kind with the offer I receive no matter how much love and attention I have given :eusa-whistle:
Good luck with the paint protection film.

Never a truer word :thumbup: