VPS Paint Protection - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Freedom · 07-15-2014, 12:15 PM

http://www.vpsprotection.co.za/Homepage/homepage.html

Anyone ever done this to their car or heard of it?

Vic_RSA · 07-15-2014, 02:34 PM

Quite a few have - sadly I'm not one of them and my car has some serious roadrash. A good investment in hindsight.

Suddenly... · 07-15-2014, 02:58 PM

I have it on my car. It's brilliant for small rocks and dirt , aka day-to-day things. You can see it on the car but just barely. Would recommend it to anyone

sav · 07-16-2014, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Suddenly...

I have it on my car. It's brilliant for small rocks and dirt , aka day-to-day things. You can see it on the car but just barely. Would recommend it to anyone

Same here - had the complete front done and I'm VERY glad I did.

Die$eL · 07-17-2014, 03:24 AM

costs?

Freedom · 07-17-2014, 03:33 AM

Thanks guys, I have seen people use Plasti Dip for the same thing. It is less permanent but will be a lot cheaper.

I really cringe thinking about the adhesive going onto the paint job

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sav · 07-17-2014, 05:07 AM

I think it was around R7k. No need to cringe, it's been around for many years. Best job so far for me was VPS Ednvale. They wrap around the panel edges so it looks muchess visible.

Fish Eagle · 07-17-2014, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sav

Same here - had the complete front done and I'm VERY glad I did.

Is this what the Americans call Opticoat?
I'm sad that I never did something like that because I'm accumulating a lot of nicks and chips up front

@sav - must say that yours is quite inconspicuous. I've seen your car many times and I've never noticed it.

Suddenly... · 07-17-2014, 05:33 AM

I didn't have the VPS on my car I had the Lumar competitor put on (As far as I remember) the cost was about 7K. I have been extremely happy with it. I don't know much about plasti-dip but I can tell you it's going to be a lot less resilient when compared to the VPS. If you have a chance to run by one of the VPS installers get a look at the sheet they use. It's really thick. I understand you not wanting to adhere straight to the paint but IMHO I would rather have that then plasti-dip. I don't know how long they recommend before having the VPS replaced but it's probably about 4-5 years (I speak under correction), and to me after owning the car for that long a period of time, it has more then paid back for itself, even if it does mean repainting the bumper when they reapply it. If you do go with the plasti-dip please keep me updated I am interested to see how durable it is in that setting

sav · 07-17-2014, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fish Eagle

Is this what the Americans call Opticoat?
I'm sad that I never did something like that because I'm accumulating a lot of nicks and chips up front

@sav - must say that yours is quite inconspicuous. I've seen your car many times and I've never noticed it.

Probably a similar product - VPS uses 3M products.

That's good to know.

I've had VPS done before but Edenvale is just exceptionally good.

Freedom · 07-17-2014, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suddenly...

I didn't have the VPS on my car I had the Lumar competitor put on (As far as I remember) the cost was about 7K. I have been extremely happy with it. I don't know much about plasti-dip but I can tell you it's going to be a lot less resilient when compared to the VPS. If you have a chance to run by one of the VPS installers get a look at the sheet they use. It's really thick. I understand you not wanting to adhere straight to the paint but IMHO I would rather have that then plasti-dip. I don't know how long they recommend before having the VPS replaced but it's probably about 4-5 years (I speak under correction), and to me after owning the car for that long a period of time, it has more then paid back for itself, even if it does mean repainting the bumper when they reapply it. If you do go with the plasti-dip please keep me updated I am interested to see how durable it is in that setting

Here is vid, the guy had plasti dip on his car for about a year (so he says :P).

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVl35N5be1A"]Peeling Year Old Plasti Dip on Your Car - YouTube[/ame]

There is a VPS shop here in Centurion, Ill find out from them what they will charge when I get a chance.

Plasti Dip for sure wont be as strong but it does look like it comes off easy with no residue.

Freedom · 07-17-2014, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sav

Probably a similar product - VPS uses 3M products.

That's good to know.

I've had VPS done before but Edenvale is just exceptionally good.

Is your whole car covered in it or just the front?

sav · 07-17-2014, 05:48 AM

-Full bonnet
-Full bumper
-Full fenders
-Mirrors
-Small piece on top of the rear bumper
-Headlights
-Fog lights (replaced fog lights since and wrapped myself)

I would really not trust any other shop to do it though. I've looked at other cars and it's obvious they don't have the same skill or experience as the Edenvale branch. You have to look at 2 cars side to side to see what I mean.

Suddenly... · 07-17-2014, 05:57 AM

I'm surprised by that I gotta say. That came off more easily than I expected after a year. I think you have probably seen this thread but it is another option (the level of inconvenience of reapplying every 12 months is up to you :P)
http://www.carforums.co.za/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=61369

07-15-2014, 12:15 PM	#1
Freedom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: PEARL WHITE GT86 TRD Location: South Africa Posts: 290 Thanks: 113 Thanked 114 Times in 74 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	VPS Paint Protection http://www.vpsprotection.co.za/Homepage/homepage.html Anyone ever done this to their car or heard of it?

07-17-2014, 05:07 AM	#7
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,365 Thanks: 378 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think it was around R7k. No need to cringe, it's been around for many years. Best job so far for me was VPS Ednvale. They wrap around the panel edges so it looks muchess visible. __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

07-17-2014, 05:48 AM	#13
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,365 Thanks: 378 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	-Full bonnet -Full bumper -Full fenders -Mirrors -Small piece on top of the rear bumper -Headlights -Fog lights (replaced fog lights since and wrapped myself) I would really not trust any other shop to do it though. I've looked at other cars and it's obvious they don't have the same skill or experience as the Edenvale branch. You have to look at 2 cars side to side to see what I mean. __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

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Suddenly... Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2013 High AT Location: Pretoria Posts: 35 Thanks: 16 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have it on my car. It's brilliant for small rocks and dirt , aka day-to-day things. You can see it on the car but just barely. Would recommend it to anyone

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Freedom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: PEARL WHITE GT86 TRD Location: South Africa Posts: 290 Thanks: 113 Thanked 114 Times in 74 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Thanks guys, I have seen people use Plasti Dip for the same thing. It is less permanent but will be a lot cheaper. I really cringe thinking about the adhesive going onto the paint job .

07-17-2014, 05:33 AM	#9
Suddenly... Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2013 High AT Location: Pretoria Posts: 35 Thanks: 16 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I didn't have the VPS on my car I had the Lumar competitor put on (As far as I remember) the cost was about 7K. I have been extremely happy with it. I don't know much about plasti-dip but I can tell you it's going to be a lot less resilient when compared to the VPS. If you have a chance to run by one of the VPS installers get a look at the sheet they use. It's really thick. I understand you not wanting to adhere straight to the paint but IMHO I would rather have that then plasti-dip. I don't know how long they recommend before having the VPS replaced but it's probably about 4-5 years (I speak under correction), and to me after owning the car for that long a period of time, it has more then paid back for itself, even if it does mean repainting the bumper when they reapply it. If you do go with the plasti-dip please keep me updated I am interested to see how durable it is in that setting

07-17-2014, 05:57 AM	#14
Suddenly... Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2013 High AT Location: Pretoria Posts: 35 Thanks: 16 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm surprised by that I gotta say. That came off more easily than I expected after a year. I think you have probably seen this thread but it is another option (the level of inconvenience of reapplying every 12 months is up to you :P) http://www.carforums.co.za/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=61369

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