Re: What’s a good clear film to use
From: Buxton Motorsports (buxtonmotorsportsgmail.com)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2022 22:35:12 -0800 (PST)
If it's just the headlights or fog lamps that should be a little easier.  My experience with the film (I used to sell it but have a local body shop install it) is that it's all ordered and custom cut for a specific vehicle.  The dimensions for the mirrors, hood, fenders, headlights etc etc is in a computer database (made from laser measurements of each car - much like WeatherTech mats) and the film is cut by the distributor before being shipped.  As far as installation goes if the light has any curve or convex shape the edges won't lie flat and will have a space where air and water can get under it.  The installation usually requires heating and stretching the material in some areas.

These videos may help ...

https://paintprotectionfilm.ca/pages/installation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNv5bPQ-zr0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6pKCtITiyk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4OIykGBX4U

On Fri, Feb 18, 2022 at 12:04 AM BRITT ROTHMAN <britt2asa [at] aol.com> wrote:
I just need to cover the front fog lamps to protect from breakage. I’m not going to find anyone who can do this in Sweden ( there are exactly 13 of these cars in the entire country) nor who would have a pattern for the lens. They are relatively flat, I’m going to have to do it myself.

Do you not cut the film with scissors to the right shape and then apply it? Is there more to this than that?
Thanks for everyone’s input and advice.
BR in Stockholm 

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On 18 Feb 2022, at 05:50, Buxton Motorsports <buxtonmotorsports [at] gmail.com> wrote:


one note is that this is VERY difficult to install properly if you don't have a lot of training and experience.  You could spend hundreds on film, mess it up then have to buy it all again.  It's much tougher than window tint, which novices always mess up.  It's worthwhile to pay a professional to provide and install it.  Many will have heat booths that the cars go in after and help it cure.

On Thu, Feb 17, 2022 at 10:01 PM Charles Perry <charles [at] carolinasound.com> wrote:

Expel also makes really great films, although I don’t know if they sell them direct to the public. As Scottie said, most PPF shops will cut their patterns for you and you can choose just the light protection if you want. It is generally thicker film than what’s used on the paint. I had it put on my 2006 Ram SRT-10 truck when I bought it. Replaced once in 2014, then removed last year before I intended to sell the truck. 330,000 hard miles and zero marks on the headlight assembly.

 

I should’ve done that to my 928 right when I got it. One fog light caught a rock and broke the glass. Replacement lens nearly $400.

 

 

 

From: Ferrari <ferrari-bounces+charles=carolinasound.com [at] ferrarilist.com> On Behalf Of scott saidel
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2022 2:06 PM
To: Charles Perry <charles [at] carolinasound.com>
Cc: The FerrariList <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] What’s a good clear film to use

 

3M scotchguard paint protection film.  Comes in a 8mil

 

3M also makes a heavier duty 8591 film that is 16 mil - that is more for extended body work (think the protection on leading edge of the rear wheel well bulge on 911 Turbo). Might be too thick for headlights. 

 

In any case 3M is quality product 

 

Lots of people will precut the shape for you so you should have options.  Install is pretty easy, like putting the decals on models as a kid, just use lots of soapy water and squeegee thoroughly 

 

Scottie 

 

 

 

 

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On Feb 17, 2022, at 1:18 PM, Anthony Bauco <tbauco [at] gmail.com> wrote:



The stuff the used car guys use is crap and overpriced.  They like it because it hides flaws.  Use whatever Clyde uses.  That must be the best.

 

On Thu, Feb 17, 2022, 12:45 PM BRITT ROTHMAN via Ferrari <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com> wrote:

Hi guys,
What is the recommendation for a clear protection film I can use to cover the fog lamps on the 512tr. Protection from stone ships and breakage is the intent. I’m in the USA in 3 weeks and want to buy it there ( hard to find this stuff in Sweden) so if anyone knows anything I can mail order, buy on Amazon etc I would appreciate it. Not sure what works best or is easy to apply as I have never used this stuff before.
Recommendations?
BR in Stockholm


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