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Old Apr 21, 2026 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by RyanRA
That looks, well ummm… like a terrible and amateurish application of PPF : (

Was that the Toyota PPF option for the Land Cruiser back in 2018?
I for one could never drive a car with that PPF, that's big butt ugly!
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Old Apr 21, 2026 | 12:00 PM
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PPF reminds me me of grandmas old couch that was wrapped in these hideous plastic covers.
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Old Apr 21, 2026 | 02:19 PM
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Old Apr 21, 2026 | 02:33 PM
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As much as these bogus shops is charging you might as well just get it painted. You have to get it detailed once you remove it.
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Old Apr 21, 2026 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Eastsider
As much as these bogus shops is charging you might as well just get it painted. You have to get it detailed once you remove it.
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Old Apr 21, 2026 | 03:14 PM
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dealer get ur 26 yet.
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Old Apr 29, 2026 | 07:58 AM
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I just picked up my LC from installation of Xpel, full front, doors and rockers. Looks great. There was a new Inspiration convertible inside right behind me (AE/Londonderry, you here?). The installer said they've only done a few LCs in the last few years, but mine was now the 4th this month. I think the end of build is pulling them all out.

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Old Apr 29, 2026 | 12:28 PM
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Nice work debrant! Had mine done up at Winni, Getty shine. If your in the area stop in, ceramic coat is a cherry on top of the Xpel.
NJoy my friend. see u round.
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Old Apr 29, 2026 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by debrantley
I just picked up my LC from installation of Xpel, full front, doors and rockers. Looks great. There was a new Inspiration convertible inside right behind me (AE/Londonderry, you here?). The installer said they've only done a few LCs in the last few years, but mine was now the 4th this month. I think the end of build is pulling them all out.

Automotive Elegance of Londonderry, NH. First time to their new NH shop, great facility, been going to their main shop in Andover, MA. They previously did my GT350R and a C6 Corvette. Going to take an SL63 to them next. The best I've found around here.
Think we can get a MA/NH meet going? There’s several of us here.
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Old Apr 30, 2026 | 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Framestead
cost to benefit ratio. Value how the car looks vs how much u want to spend vs how long u plan on keeping it. No right or wrong answer.
I totally agree with you, Framestead. It all depends on what you feel more comfortable. I have never done any of the paint protections on my cars, because I like my cars to be cars which run as often as possible through the cities and suburban. It can get some rock chips, scratches, door dings, as it gets old, just like me, which is natural! Those marks on the paint are the part of its life and age, which makes it even more unique to me. Whenever I buy a car, I buy it to drive, rather than just look it up in the garage. If there are too many of chips or scratches, it can be resurfaced, repainted or even replaced, as needed. I got my 2026 inspiration convertible very early this year and I am driving it every day. Yes, it already got two very tiny rock chips on the front bumper, which are not noticeable unless I clean her up. It may get more as I drive more. To me, that is a car!
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Old Apr 30, 2026 | 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by fastiger
I have never done any of the paint protections on my cars, because I like my cars to be cars which run as often as possible through the cities and suburban….Whenever I buy a car, I buy it to drive, rather than just look it up in the garage
My brother is the same way. He has over $500k worth of vehicles currently and he has never put PPF/ceramic or anything on any of them. And he lives in OR where it rains 300 days a year.
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Old Apr 30, 2026 | 06:37 AM
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Amen!
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