Who here decided against getting paint protection? - Page 2

Android42019 · 07-19-2017, 03:43 PM

I've never been against it, however, my car was ready for pickup well before I had the $ together for the protection and install, I plan to replace the front bumper anyways at this point, and when I do have it replaced and the car completely paint corrected it will get a wrap for sure.

speedraider · 07-19-2017, 03:48 PM

I just applied a ceramic coating to the paint and I'm done. It's only a camaro, Drive it then trade it.

FringBirdAloha · 07-19-2017, 04:43 PM

10k Miles on mine and I have about 8 rock chips in the front fascia. Believe me quality paint protection like Xpel Ultimate is worth its weight in gold.

Infern0 · 07-19-2017, 05:22 PM

First I'd be willing to bet I'm the cheapest person on here.

It gave me a pit in my stomach paying for the Xpel on mine. I wouldn't have ever considered it if it weren't for the black fifth gen I came from. By 70K miles my black front end had so many chips it looked like it was an intentional mosaic black.

Then while I was waiting for my ZL1 I saw another member was quoted $800 to fix a chip he got in his the first week.

Then finally the cost to replace the bumper once it's chipped and the new fresh bumper paint making it a requirement to have the full car refreshed so it matches.

Those things all factored in to my choice to bite the bullet.

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*mlee* · 07-19-2017, 05:28 PM

Never had it and never needed it. I take good care of my car and it's garaged and driven on good roads. I really don't like the lines on clear bras either.

But that's just me and I know I'm the minority.

I probably don't keep my cars long enough either.

CyberGuyPR · 07-19-2017, 05:39 PM

My Camaro is a May-November pleasure/car show cruiser so I couldn't justify the cost. So far so good. I do have it in my daily driver.

VAZL1 · 07-19-2017, 05:45 PM

I had XPEL Ultimate installed on the front end, part of the hood, rockers, side mirrors, and lower rear panel for 1500. I would do it again in a heartbeat...

Toons · 07-19-2017, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

Never had it and never needed it. I take good care of my car and it's garaged and driven on good roads. I really don't like the lines on clear bras either.

But that's just me and I know I'm the minority.

I probably don't keep my cars long enough either.

I think this sums it up, is the car disposable or it is a treasure? Make that call and then the decision to wrap/not wrap is easy.

unavailablezl1 · 07-19-2017, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hawk02

Everyone against paint protection is really kidding themselves if they think the front splitter isn't going to get peppered with paint chips over time. Talk to the Corvette guys and see how well their front splitters are holding up to rock chips. I know C7 owners that are on their 2nd and 3rd splitters already.

I can understand the objection to getting the whole front of the car protected but at least get the splitter covered. Don't kid yourself, even on good roads rocks will get thrown at the front of the car and the splitter will be the area that gets hit the most.

If it is too bad, I will buy another splitter

KLR ZL1 · 07-19-2017, 10:26 PM

It's not just the rocks that you have to worry about. I had never used paint protection until I got my 2012 ZL1. I can tell you that a car up in front of me ran over what looked like a flattened hubcap and it smacked my driver side front bumper. Needless to say it cut so deep it looked like it went through the paint. So I waited about 6 months before I had it removed thinking I was going to have to paint the bumper. Well as soon as the tech peeled it off and there was no damage, not even a scuff. That made a believer out of me. I can also tell you the my 2012 ZL1 was like a vacuum cleaner in front. The splitter took a lot of abuse and it wasn't painted. Now when I boot my 2017 ZL1, that was the first thing that I did.

S.T.A.R. · 07-20-2017, 06:30 AM

Suntek for me when I bought my F-150, the front and high impact areas, Ceramic coated the rest.
Will do the same with the Camaro when it arrives.

utsteve98 · 07-20-2017, 07:15 AM

Doing Suntek front, partial fenders, mirrors, and lower pieces along with Suntek ceramic tint and Feynlab self-healing coating all for just over $2k.

jffarraro · 07-21-2017, 08:11 AM

I have a Vert A10 HBM I took delivery of back in April - It has ~2000 miles on it now. I opted to get the whole thing filmed. I also had ceramic coat over 100% of the car, including wheels.

I guess the reason I opted to go so far is that I drive the car (not much as your guessing from the mileage) - and I'm not timid about taking it out if its raining, etc. I Plan on keeping the car a long time (7+ years). There is another reason to get it wrapped/coated - it makes keeping it clean LOTS easier. Because of the wrap and no fear of scratch with careful washing, I often use a rinse-less method - takes about 15 min. Plus no waxing. I paid a heavy price for it ($5000) - I also had the interior Alcantera in high handling areas (steering wheel, seat bottoms, door pulls) treated for stain resistance. Also had the top treated for enhanced water resistance.

I guess in my mind the strongest reason NOT to do any protection is your not emotionally attached to the car and its just something your going to run for a while and sell. Paint preservation is expensive to apply and it does not make any sense if you really don't care about preservation. There are more moderate, lower cost ways to go - only partial wrapping, only ceramic coating, etc. - I took mine directly over to the detailed when I took delivery - did not even stop for gas, did not let the dealership wash it...the paint was corrected and "frozen" under the wrap.

I don't worry about people leaning over or getting too close to the car where they might unitentionally scratch it, I don't worry about light rock strikes, I don't worry about buffing and waxing, I don't worry about brake dust (rinses right off with the ceramic coat on the wheels), I don't worry about scratching it when I wash it, I don't worry about bugs or birds (not even on the vert top since its been treated). I paid a lot - but I don't worry now - just my personality type I supposed. I wanted to enjoy the car, not worry over it.

John

mdmoore23 · 07-21-2017, 08:38 AM

This is the 3rd car I've had that has paint protection. I will not have another nice car without it. I hate rock chips and the piece of mind ppf offers is worth it to me. I've never spent $2k or $3k though. You have to be smart about it in my opinion. I don't wrap complete vehicles like some. Stick with the high impact areas and money will be saved. The ZL1 has more coverage than my C7 or Hellcat did though. With the way these rockers and splitter are nicely finished, I don't think they'll wear well as the miles stack up. I wanted this car protected even more than my previous ones. I did front bumper, splitter, rockers, partial heat extractor, area in front of rear wheel, and partial rear bumper behind rear wheel (slightly past rear side marker light). This coverage was under $2k.

07-19-2017, 03:43 PM	#15
Android42019 The Black Emerald Drives: '17 ZL1, '08 Trailblazer, '11 1LTRS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: DFW Metroplex Posts: 781 View My Garage	I've never been against it, however, my car was ready for pickup well before I had the $ together for the protection and install, I plan to replace the front bumper anyways at this point, and when I do have it replaced and the car completely paint corrected it will get a wrap for sure. __________________

07-19-2017, 05:22 PM	#18
Infern0 Bring It Drives: In Between Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,929 View My Garage	First I'd be willing to bet I'm the cheapest person on here. It gave me a pit in my stomach paying for the Xpel on mine. I wouldn't have ever considered it if it weren't for the black fifth gen I came from. By 70K miles my black front end had so many chips it looked like it was an intentional mosaic black. Then while I was waiting for my ZL1 I saw another member was quoted $800 to fix a chip he got in his the first week. Then finally the cost to replace the bumper once it's chipped and the new fresh bumper paint making it a requirement to have the full car refreshed so it matches. Those things all factored in to my choice to bite the bullet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 M6 - Everything but the sunroof - Sold 2010 Camaro SS - 650RWHP Daily Driver - Traded

07-19-2017, 05:28 PM	#19
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,507 View My Garage	Never had it and never needed it. I take good care of my car and it's garaged and driven on good roads. I really don't like the lines on clear bras either. But that's just me and I know I'm the minority. I probably don't keep my cars long enough either. __________________

07-19-2017, 05:45 PM	#21
VAZL1 Drives: 17 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: VA Posts: 1,075	I had XPEL Ultimate installed on the front end, part of the hood, rockers, side mirrors, and lower rear panel for 1500. I would do it again in a heartbeat... __________________ 2017 ZL1 Coupe M6, Red Hot Mods; AFE Pro 5R CAI, Kong Ported Blower and Snout, NW 103 TB, Griptech 2.31 Upper, Kooks 2",JMS Voltage Booster, Flex Fuel, Mighty Mouse CC,Jannetty Racing Tune, 680 rwhp

07-19-2017, 10:26 PM	#24
KLR ZL1 H-Town Camaro Club Member Drives: 17 Hyper Blue Metallic KLR-ZL1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pearland Tx. Posts: 2,035 View My Garage	It's not just the rocks that you have to worry about. I had never used paint protection until I got my 2012 ZL1. I can tell you that a car up in front of me ran over what looked like a flattened hubcap and it smacked my driver side front bumper. Needless to say it cut so deep it looked like it went through the paint. So I waited about 6 months before I had it removed thinking I was going to have to paint the bumper. Well as soon as the tech peeled it off and there was no damage, not even a scuff. That made a believer out of me. I can also tell you the my 2012 ZL1 was like a vacuum cleaner in front. The splitter took a lot of abuse and it wasn't painted. Now when I boot my 2017 ZL1, that was the first thing that I did. __________________

07-19-2017, 03:48 PM	#16
speedraider Drives: 2016 Z06, 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 305	I just applied a ceramic coating to the paint and I'm done. It's only a camaro, Drive it then trade it.

07-19-2017, 04:43 PM	#17
FringBirdAloha Drives: Pre-production ZL1 M6 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Sunbelt Posts: 531	10k Miles on mine and I have about 8 rock chips in the front fascia. Believe me quality paint protection like Xpel Ultimate is worth its weight in gold.

07-19-2017, 05:39 PM	#20
CyberGuyPR Drives: '16 vert 2LT RS NPP Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 344	My Camaro is a May-November pleasure/car show cruiser so I couldn't justify the cost. So far so good. I do have it in my daily driver.

07-20-2017, 06:30 AM	#25
S.T.A.R. Drives: 18'-1LE Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: SHENANDOAH, PA Posts: 430	Suntek for me when I bought my F-150, the front and high impact areas, Ceramic coated the rest. Will do the same with the Camaro when it arrives.

07-20-2017, 07:15 AM	#26
utsteve98 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE, 2017 Ford Raptor Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 127	Doing Suntek front, partial fenders, mirrors, and lower pieces along with Suntek ceramic tint and Feynlab self-healing coating all for just over $2k.

07-21-2017, 08:11 AM	#27
jffarraro Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue A10 Convertible ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 11	I have a Vert A10 HBM I took delivery of back in April - It has ~2000 miles on it now. I opted to get the whole thing filmed. I also had ceramic coat over 100% of the car, including wheels. I guess the reason I opted to go so far is that I drive the car (not much as your guessing from the mileage) - and I'm not timid about taking it out if its raining, etc. I Plan on keeping the car a long time (7+ years). There is another reason to get it wrapped/coated - it makes keeping it clean LOTS easier. Because of the wrap and no fear of scratch with careful washing, I often use a rinse-less method - takes about 15 min. Plus no waxing. I paid a heavy price for it ($5000) - I also had the interior Alcantera in high handling areas (steering wheel, seat bottoms, door pulls) treated for stain resistance. Also had the top treated for enhanced water resistance. I guess in my mind the strongest reason NOT to do any protection is your not emotionally attached to the car and its just something your going to run for a while and sell. Paint preservation is expensive to apply and it does not make any sense if you really don't care about preservation. There are more moderate, lower cost ways to go - only partial wrapping, only ceramic coating, etc. - I took mine directly over to the detailed when I took delivery - did not even stop for gas, did not let the dealership wash it...the paint was corrected and "frozen" under the wrap. I don't worry about people leaning over or getting too close to the car where they might unitentionally scratch it, I don't worry about light rock strikes, I don't worry about buffing and waxing, I don't worry about brake dust (rinses right off with the ceramic coat on the wheels), I don't worry about scratching it when I wash it, I don't worry about bugs or birds (not even on the vert top since its been treated). I paid a lot - but I don't worry now - just my personality type I supposed. I wanted to enjoy the car, not worry over it. John

07-21-2017, 08:38 AM	#28
mdmoore23 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Graniteville,SC Posts: 645	This is the 3rd car I've had that has paint protection. I will not have another nice car without it. I hate rock chips and the piece of mind ppf offers is worth it to me. I've never spent $2k or $3k though. You have to be smart about it in my opinion. I don't wrap complete vehicles like some. Stick with the high impact areas and money will be saved. The ZL1 has more coverage than my C7 or Hellcat did though. With the way these rockers and splitter are nicely finished, I don't think they'll wear well as the miles stack up. I wanted this car protected even more than my previous ones. I did front bumper, splitter, rockers, partial heat extractor, area in front of rear wheel, and partial rear bumper behind rear wheel (slightly past rear side marker light). This coverage was under $2k.

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