AWSM_06

Thinking seriously about having the front surfaces of my new Z06 done with high quality PPF. Thoughts and opinions about doing this? Anyone done it yet? Just had the car Ceramic coated, but may want a little more protection against rock chips and small scratches

Bluehinder

Not to PPF.

Raider7967

I had a 09 CTS-V wrapped and that was absolutely awesome. Easy to wash with no worries on coatings. I have a 2011 Z06 with the PPF still on from the factory. Front and sides. Love it and it's staying on. Expect over due time for some dirt to get under the edges, especially on sides, but overall keeps the looks intact and the small nicks off IMO.

JABCAT

You're going to need to have the ceramic coating removed prior to ppf. And yes, if you're planning to drive the vehicle at all, you should have at least the full front, mirrors, side skirts covered with ppf. All of my vehicles have it.

Deepdiver

^ +1

user0405240328

Took my new 2023 Z06 straight to the PPF shop after delivery and got the entire car wrapped using bulk STEK film. Now I drive it whenever I want and don't worry about rock chips.

smithers

I think it really depends on how much driving you do and how long you tend to keep your cars.

If you don't drive it much (weekend toy sort of thing) and are only likely to keep it 2-3 years, probably not worth it.

If you are going to drive the hell out of, probably worth adding some PPF to the car.

I planned to PPF the front of mine, but just haven't bothered yet. Its a weekend toy and I'm careful to not to ride peoples asses... no rock chips or anything. Starting to think I won't bother with the PPF lol

CraigZ06

I just received my car back last week from getting the high impact PPF package, ceramic coat and window tint. Loving it so far! I can tell washing the car is going to be less hassle also.

I plan to keep my car a long time, so I wanted to protect it and have a piece of mind while driving it.

Side note- car was flawless, drove 300 miles while debating on PPF, got a rock chip on front spoiler first weekend, dropped car off next day to get the work performed.

best of luck on what you decide.

Garret

waste of money...

EvanZR1

I've had PPF on my last 5 Corvettes and find it well worthwhile. The minimum I'd recommend is front bumper cover and mirrors, that'll probably catch 90% of the impacts and bug splats. I went ahead and did the front half as well as the lower rockers as well as I got a decent deal from my local shop. It makes it nice to not have to worry about it on trips, and I like driving my cars too much (did 8K miles last year on Stingray, looking to do similar on the Z06). If you only drive it 1-2K/year though, it may not be worth it to you.

robertbruce

If you like throwing your money away by all means go for it.

Jwalker3rd

Waste of money, all you need is ceramic coating and a very good wax..

Jwalker3rd

Rock chips can still penetrate PPF.. nothing is bulletproof.

LuckyCharmsYo

I've never had a PPF done on any of my cars and I've never regretted not getting it.

GarryZR1

Well there are most certainly a wide range of opinions on both to and not.
I have been involved with ceramics and PPF for over 12 years.
If you drive it on the street or track you will get rock chips in the paint. The only way to avoid most chips is PPF. The big sharp rocks will damage the PPF and possibly the paint. But the PPF will stop 90% of the chips. The surfaces most likely to be damaged on the C8 are the front facia, A pillars, mirrors, lower door and rocker panels. The rest is optional. The cost of PPF varies widely. From a low of $1,200 to over $4,00 for the areas I mentioned. Expel is a big name, but not made in the USA, I recommend LLumar. Made in VA and tested at the top of all tests especially rock chip protection. Your costs will be higher as they need to remove the ceramic, which takes time and can only be done by abrasive removal. They need to do full detailed wash, compound the areas for PPF, polish the areas, clay bar, IPA wipe, then apply the PPF, the ceramic coat over the PPF. If they do not tell you they will do all this, run away from them fast.

If you have fully ceramic coated the car, the ceramic will have to be removed on any surface you want the PPF protection. Always PPF first the ceramic coat.

Hope this helps.

23/C8Z

Did it to prior Z06s not doing it to this one. 2k miles so far including 4 150 plus mi trips car is flawless. Just stay off peoples asses and avoid trucks.

DrewK769

If you do any track, or if you are on crowded highways (or if you like to tailgate), absolutely ppf is recommended. I like the STEK. PPF has come a long way in 20 years.

I also recommend ceramic coating the whole thing. Ceramic is not a replacement for PPF , and vice versa.

If you are just doing local driving, back roads, etc., then no need for either.

user0405240328

Yes true but PPF reduces it tremendously. Small rocks don't penetrate the PPF. Large rocks that still penetrate PPF would leave an even bigger mark without PPF.

chevyrules727

Ceramic coating replaces waxes.

Putting a wax on top of ceramic is pointless. They serve the same purpose, just ceramic lasts years.

JABCAT

Some people just don't understand what these products are, and I can't tell you how many people say their paint is "flawless" and obviously either need glasses or don't know what flawless means.

Spend $150k on a vehicle and then say $2k on paint protection is a waste of $. The irony