[dtronics]

Originally Posted by M4ROLLIN20

I guess, I didn’t read all that. Just trying to help other members. My apologies Lt

Whatever man. I do the same, try to help and learn from other forum members. Maybe you just stop posting and read/ research. Clown.

[M4ROLLIN20]

Originally Posted by dtronics

Whatever man. I do the same, try to help and learn from other forum members. Maybe you just stop posting and read/ research.

Absolutely. I’m doing my best for now. I’ll take you’re advice into consideration. Ty

[Dawgz]

lol im so confused with the last few posts...

Anyway.....I have decided to go ahead with the front PPF. I have plenty of "before" shots so Ill take some similar angled "after" shots to show if there is any noticeable difference. I opted to go with stealth PPF as it wouldn't change the frozen color much if at all.

[dtronics]

Originally Posted by M4ROLLIN20

Absolutely. I’m doing my best for now. I’ll take you’re advice into consideration. Ty

Ok, clown. Enjoy your car.

[G80XOK]

I own a shop in Fresno ca that does Xpel Ppf. I can tell you it will not change the color of the frozen paint. If anything the film might have a different sheen or reflect like different then what the factory frozen paint does. On cars with frozen paint like on bmw and Mercedes we usually recommend doing full body. Not only for that reason but because this paint is so difficult to maintain. Ppf gives you some peace of mind. If you have any questions feel free to reach out!

[M4ROLLIN20]

Originally Posted by G80XOK

I own a shop in Fresno ca that does Xpel Ppf. I can tell you it will not change the color of the frozen paint. If anything the film might have a different sheen or reflect like different then what the factory frozen paint does. On cars with frozen paint like on bmw and Mercedes we usually recommend doing full body. Not only for that reason but because this paint is so difficult to maintain. Ppf gives you some peace of mind. If you have any questions feel free to reach out!

A member pointed out the Satin PPF finish which really peaked my interest. I would love to see if anyone knows what it would look like in person ty

[Bimmerfun82]

Had a frozen grey Z4. I paid $4500 for almost the entire car PPF - full front, sides - and full ceramic coating.

Had to replace the hood piece after rock damage to the PPF- no paint damage.

Absolutely saved the car from so much damage to the paint.

Was it worth it for the frozen paint + PPF? Heck yeah! Car was absolutely flawless after everything I put it through over 11k miles.

[DocOfTheDead]

I ended up doing stealth PPF over gloss paint and I LOVE it. The shop that did it has worked on two of my other cars, and I've been in their bay when they're working on Ferraris and Bentleys. Their work is impeccable. You have to look extremely close to find even a hint that the car has PPF. Make sure your shop uses a high quality PPF. I have XPEL and it comes with a 10 year warranty. Take that $4500 frozen upcharge and put that towards full car PPF.

Frozen paint is a PITA to keep clean, not to mention to care for long term. Repainting anything will never look right. The stealth PPF is super easy. I just spray it down and use matte detailer in between hand washings. Looks flawless.

[Dawgz]

Originally Posted by Bimmerfun82

Had a frozen grey Z4. I paid $4500 for almost the entire car PPF - full front, sides - and full ceramic coating.

Had to replace the hood piece after rock damage to the PPF- no paint damage.

Absolutely saved the car from so much damage to the paint.

Was it worth it for the frozen paint + PPF? Heck yeah! Car was absolutely flawless after everything I put it through over 11k miles.

Very nice, thank you!

[Dawgz]

Originally Posted by G80XOK

I own a shop in Fresno ca that does Xpel Ppf. I can tell you it will not change the color of the frozen paint. If anything the film might have a different sheen or reflect like different then what the factory frozen paint does. On cars with frozen paint like on bmw and Mercedes we usually recommend doing full body. Not only for that reason but because this paint is so difficult to maintain. Ppf gives you some peace of mind. If you have any questions feel free to reach out!

Thank you!

The installer came by yesterday and put a sample stealth PPF on the car to show me. Exactly as you said, makes zero difference in color.

[Frosty_M4]

Originally Posted by Dawgz

I reached out to a shop for a PPF quote for my Frozen (brilliant) white G82. I asked for a PPF quote for the front panels (Front bumper, whole hood, fenders, mirror caps, and headlight).

Once I told them it was frozen white they said that the color would look a bit off with the front PPF only and I should PPF the whole car.

Has anyone with frozen colors installed PPF just in the front? how did it look?

Okay so… I had this dilemma for the entire 2 months I waited for my frozen brilliant white G82. One shop I went to said it won’t match. Depends on the brand of PPF.
I had Suntek Stealth PPF on my front end and it matches perfectly. I’ve never walked up to my car and noticed a change in color/hue. Even under all types of different lighting.
I can’t speak on Xpel Stealth as I didn’t have that installed. I know others say it matches well though. At least on frozen portimao blue.

If you want to be 100% it’s perfect go get Suntek.

Here’s a video of the install on my frozen brilliant white g82. Front end only.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1w5Q...dmaGZmMWJqYmx1

I’ll attach some photos too for you.

1000% get PPF.. I had so much anxiety those first two weeks driving around town without PPF. It wasn’t until after where I really started enjoying the car

Let me know if you have any questions!!

[Dawgz]

Originally Posted by Frosty_M4

Okay so… I had this dilemma for the entire 2 months I waited for my frozen brilliant white G82. One shop I went to said it won’t match. Depends on the brand of PPF.
I had Suntek Stealth PPF on my front end and it matches perfectly. I’ve never walked up to my car and noticed a change in color/hue. Even under all types of different lighting.
I can’t speak on Xpel Stealth as I didn’t have that installed. I know others say it matches well though. At least on frozen portimao blue.

If you want to be 100% it’s perfect go get Suntek.

Here’s a video of the install on my frozen brilliant white g82. Front end only.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1w5Q...dmaGZmMWJqYmx1

I’ll attach some photos too for you.

1000% get PPF.. I had so much anxiety those first two weeks driving around town without PPF. It wasn’t until after where I really started enjoying the car

Let me know if you have any questions!!

Perfect, ya definitely cannot tell the difference!

[Frosty_M4]

Originally Posted by Dawgz

Perfect, ya definitely cannot tell the difference!

For sure bro.. I was tweaking for like 2 months while I waited for it to be built. SunTek for sure has zero difference. I haven't seen Xpel in person so I can't speak on that.

[LVI]

Originally Posted by G80XOK

I own a shop in Fresno ca that does Xpel Ppf. I can tell you it will not change the color of the frozen paint. If anything the film might have a different sheen or reflect like different then what the factory frozen paint does. On cars with frozen paint like on bmw and Mercedes we usually recommend doing full body. Not only for that reason but because this paint is so difficult to maintain. Ppf gives you some peace of mind. If you have any questions feel free to reach out!

what happens when you remove aged/old PPF and have adhesive left over on frozen paint?

For gloss paints you can use solvent and polish the paint after but that isn't an option on a frozen painted car since it can't be polished. That means a repaint will be required if adhesive is left behind on PPF removal.

I'm curious what your take is on this given that you install PPF for a living.

[Burn-N-AZ]

Frozen Port Blue + Full PPF/ceramic

[Dawgz]

Originally Posted by Burn-N-AZ

Frozen Port Blue + Full PPF/ceramic

Very nice color!

[ChiCityN20]

This is smithf80 old car. He got the front PPFd but I can’t really ever tell.

[Draper]

Originally Posted by BIGW0RM

Frozen paint makes no sense to me. You might as well get any color you want and just stealth wrap it matte. At least that way you can buff out and or easily repair any dents or scratches.

You're not going to get 100% coverage with a stealth wrap. How much this matters depends on the person, but it would be more noticeable with darker colors.

I have full PPF on Frozen Deep Grey. No regrets.

[BIGW0RM]

Originally Posted by Draper

You're not going to get 100% coverage with a stealth wrap. How much this matters depends on the person, but it would be more noticeable with darker colors.

I have full PPF on Frozen Deep Grey. No regrets.

You have no regrets because you have no choice.

Beautiful car none the less.

[nashtyboy]

Originally Posted by M4ROLLIN20

Exactly pain in the ass to say the very least. With the brake dust and all that 2 min after washing it this car is a B to maintain. But well worth it.

I did PPF on the whole car due to maintenance worries. Washing is a breeze now. I also swapped the brake pads to some low-dust ceramics, and my wheels stay clean for a month or so now.