03-19-2017, 09:58 AM | #1 |
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Is PPF repairable?
I just noticed a tear in my suntek PPF
Does anyone know if something like this could be repaired somehow? Would hate to have the whole thing taken off and reapplied for a small tear. |
03-19-2017, 10:01 AM | #2 |
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Some PPF is self healing for small issues but otherwise I'm not aware of any way to repair a rip or tear. That is small enough that you may want to leave as is since paint is still protected otherwise.
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03-19-2017, 10:38 AM | #3 |
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I am not sure about the fix for the above. But what i strongly recommend for anyone who cares about their car is to get an Xpel clear wrap on the car. I just did the nose and the panels under the doors and its great. You can't even tell its there and it prevents stuff like above from happening. Its expensive 2100 for the job but saves you money and headaches in the long run.
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03-19-2017, 10:49 AM | #5 |
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I would leave it. This can't be fixed and is not worth removing the PPF and reapplying it. Live with it.
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03-19-2017, 11:19 AM | #6 |
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Yea I def don't think I want to have the whole thing replaced. It's really just one "chunk" of film that is damaged. Maybe I'll swing by the installer and see if they can carefully cut off the chunk and flatten the area the best they can.
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I wouldn't be too eager to have them cut into it because it could be difficult to do without getting bumper too. Maybe they can heat it and make it a bit better but otherwise I'd leave it alone unless installer has good solution.
Who is your installer? Pepi by chance?
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Agree. You won't notice it in a few weeks.
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While I'm sure I would get used to it over time it's one of those things that once you see it your eyes immediately gravitate towards it. |
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03-19-2017, 05:54 PM | #11 |
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needs to be left along, replaced, or trimmed out.
as with vinyl, it is possible to patch clear bra, but I wouldn't recommend it, but it would look flatter than that. Basically cut a square around that piece, then lay a bigger piece over the square and then trim inside the lines to make it fit/seam up. If dome perfectly, it would be tougher to notice, but still not perfect. |
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I'd just live with it for now, and see if it bothers you in a few weeks still. Remember this is exactly why you bought the wrap! |
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I was afraid of that... I'm ok with leaving it for now. But, I wash my car with pressure washer and I know this tiny little tear will lift up a bit trap dirt then it looks brown. Then it will drive me mad lol FML.
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trim it out, put a patch it. done. or trim and no patch. I wouldnt want to leave overhang or loose film
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I would think once you lift the film to make a cut it will lose adhesion and would lift up anyways.
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I have damage exactly like OP's, but on the hood. Coincidence - my PPF was also installed by Pepi
It's unsightly but I'm leaving it alone. If I fix it, I know I'll have to replace the whole hood piece or I'll still not be happy. To the other person who asked - if it's bad enough that the tear or the pocket is holding dirt, I'd replace the piece. More because of the aesthetics than anything. But that's just me - maybe it doesn't bother you that much |
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I'm living with it. I got the self healing PPF, the next day it shrunk and i can barely notice at all.
Left it out in the sun all day. That's it.
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I would trim it, and put a clear round sticker over it for now. You'll get more. When it reaches your unbearable level, replace the whole ppf on the front of the car.
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