Paint Protection film - How much is it and is it worth it?

Marc W · 23rd May 2007, 21:28

I've been reading all the threads on stone chips with worry. I've been thinking about getting the front done with that plastic protection film stuff. I don't mean supagard, but the actual plastic film that gets put over the front of the car. So I was wondering;

Has anyone had it done? How much do they charge and does it work?

stew190864 · 23rd May 2007, 22:56

Not had it done yet as i'm still waiting for my car, but i'm thinking about this also.
I protect all my mountain bikes with similar stuff and it works really well.

Don't let them fool you into thinking that it will be invisible at it is easy to spot, so I'm thinking of having the bumpers done all the way up to the lights (and lights).

Seems to me from the web sites i've visited that they can do part of the bonnet but i think this would show and I don't see the point of just protecting some of it any way.

Price wise it looks like its going to cost about £350 (Rhinoprotect.co.uk).

Kremmen · 24th May 2007, 07:17

It's a good idea in theory but they create a line around the front where the film ends that looks unsightly (IMHO).

Charles_Harding · 25th May 2007, 13:24

It loses its shine quite quickly as it gets damaged by the stones and things that it is trying to protect you car from.

Only looks ok for a bit!

"You have gotta admire that Pope guy. He's always making tours but as yet he has never released an album!"

Charles H.

rhino · 2nd July 2007, 15:01

Guys

Just noticed your posts about stone chip film. Cost from us for a complete kit is £399.99 which is bumper bonnet wings lamps and mirrors this includes fitting and VAT. I have attached the kit below for the 07 Civic Type R:

I think I need to cover a few points,

The film visibility - this varies if you know its on there you will see it any passer by is unlikely to notice the film.

Dulling - film should not dull down, older films had a few issues but as long as you treat it the same way as the rest of your car with an occasional coat of wax the shine will remain. If you have the previous generation of non clear coated VentureShield films simply heat it up with a hair drier and it will regain its shine and any marks or scratches should disappear.

Bonnets - We have just launched full bonnets so you can now have the whole bonnet done without any edges the film is wrapped round the edges of the bonnet for maximum protections. We are just about to release it for main stream cars for £150 extra, so that will be £549.99.

The film thickness is about 200 microns so is as thin as possible and comes with a lifetime guarantee not to yellow peel or crack. We also provide free accident replacement.

As a member of the Civinfo.com forum we are pleased to give you a 15% discount on all our products.

Let me know if there is anything else you need to know

Regards

James
MD
Rhinoprotect
http://www.rhinoprotect.com

psykik · 9th May 2008, 01:49

rhino good idea, however the price is about what im being quoted for a bonnet respray...so in two minds...

Orschild · 9th May 2008, 05:31

I was quoted ~450€ for covering the front, all front lamps and the door sills with Venture Shield. Havent done it yet, but I am considering it.

smb09_1999 · 9th May 2008, 10:52

Somebody has had it done on this forum, remember seeing a photo on here last year. IIRC, the problem is all the dirt that accumulates along the edge of the film as it didn't go right to the end of the bonnet, think it stopped half way up. Looked a bit daft! I'm sure there'll be a photo on here somewhere though.

parkers142 · 11th May 2008, 21:50

Had my front end done, looks great, have posted pictures, use search "ventureshield"

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Marc W Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 10th April 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Paint Protection film - How much is it and is it worth it? I've been reading all the threads on stone chips with worry. I've been thinking about getting the front done with that plastic protection film stuff. I don't mean supagard, but the actual plastic film that gets put over the front of the car. So I was wondering; Has anyone had it done? How much do they charge and does it work? Last edited by Marc W; 23rd May 2007 at 21:33.

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stew190864 Wheelnut Join Date: 9th April 2007 Location: Marlow, Bucks Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not had it done yet as i'm still waiting for my car, but i'm thinking about this also. I protect all my mountain bikes with similar stuff and it works really well. Don't let them fool you into thinking that it will be invisible at it is easy to spot, so I'm thinking of having the bumpers done all the way up to the lights (and lights). Seems to me from the web sites i've visited that they can do part of the bonnet but i think this would show and I don't see the point of just protecting some of it any way. Price wise it looks like its going to cost about £350 (Rhinoprotect.co.uk).

24th May 2007, 07:17	#3 (permalink)
Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,366 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	It's a good idea in theory but they create a line around the front where the film ends that looks unsightly (IMHO).

25th May 2007, 13:24	#4 (permalink)
Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 2,703 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	It loses its shine quite quickly as it gets damaged by the stones and things that it is trying to protect you car from. Only looks ok for a bit! *"You have gotta admire that Pope guy. He's always making tours but as yet he has never released an album!"* Charles H.

2nd July 2007, 15:01	#5 (permalink)
rhino Valve Cap Join Date: 2nd July 2007 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Guys Just noticed your posts about stone chip film. Cost from us for a complete kit is £399.99 which is bumper bonnet wings lamps and mirrors this includes fitting and VAT. I have attached the kit below for the 07 Civic Type R: I think I need to cover a few points, The film visibility - this varies if you know its on there you will see it any passer by is unlikely to notice the film. Dulling - film should not dull down, older films had a few issues but as long as you treat it the same way as the rest of your car with an occasional coat of wax the shine will remain. If you have the previous generation of non clear coated VentureShield films simply heat it up with a hair drier and it will regain its shine and any marks or scratches should disappear. Bonnets - We have just launched full bonnets so you can now have the whole bonnet done without any edges the film is wrapped round the edges of the bonnet for maximum protections. We are just about to release it for main stream cars for £150 extra, so that will be £549.99. The film thickness is about 200 microns so is as thin as possible and comes with a lifetime guarantee not to yellow peel or crack. We also provide free accident replacement. As a member of the Civinfo.com forum we are pleased to give you a 15% discount on all our products. Let me know if there is anything else you need to know Regards James MD Rhinoprotect http://www.rhinoprotect.com

9th May 2008, 01:49	#6 (permalink)
psykik Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 28th April 2007 Posts: 447 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	rhino good idea, however the price is about what im being quoted for a bonnet respray...so in two minds...

9th May 2008, 05:31	#7 (permalink)
Orschild Wheelnut Join Date: 7th January 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 94 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was quoted ~450€ for covering the front, all front lamps and the door sills with Venture Shield. Havent done it yet, but I am considering it.

9th May 2008, 10:52	#8 (permalink)
smb09_1999 Nneeaawwwwwwww Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 15th February 2007 Location: Northumberland Posts: 356 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Somebody has had it done on this forum, remember seeing a photo on here last year. IIRC, the problem is all the dirt that accumulates along the edge of the film as it didn't go right to the end of the bonnet, think it stopped half way up. Looked a bit daft! I'm sure there'll be a photo on here somewhere though.