VPS Paint Protection

[Freedom]

I called the chaps here in Centurion. This stuff is not cheap .

R22k for the whole car.
R4k for the front bumper (not the bonnet).
R10k (roughly) for front, side, rear fenders and I think bonnet too.

I'll call Edenvale too since it looks like they are the ones to go too.

[Suddenly...]

I agree with Sav that you need a trusted installer to get the stuff done just right. I haven't paid too much attention to mine but I know that in Durban it's roughly 14k for the entire vehicle. I can give you their number if you are interested. When I got my bumper redone there was a 458 Italia and a bright yellow C63 having it put on at the same time, so I would assume the people who did it at least know a little.

[sav]

Originally Posted by Freedom

I called the chaps here in Centurion. This stuff is not cheap .

R22k for the whole car.
R4k for the front bumper (not the bonnet).
R10k (roughly) for front, side, rear fenders and I think bonnet too.

I'll call Edenvale too since it looks like they are the ones to go too.

Cool, not sure if it would be worth doing the rear fenders?

[Freedom]

Originally Posted by sav

Cool, not sure if it would be worth doing the rear fenders?

I already have a few stone chips on the under side of my rear bumper

I spoke to Edenvale branch sounds like similar pricing.
They did mention to me that the film changes colour over time and putting it on a white car can make it more visible .

[Moe]

I've seen a few cars that have had these films removed after several years. Sadly, you can see a huge difference between the ageing paint where it wasn't covered vs where it was.

I guess it's a catch-22 between that and having chips.

[sav]

That's why you need to do full panels. Remove, then machine polish on the remaining panels and you're good to go.

[Die$eL]

I think i rather have chips than two tone colours on the car...

Perhaps a coat of clear plastidip... Yes it will not be anywhere as much protection as VPS but it will probably be better than nothing...

[Moe]

Another view altogether: Take care of your car, polish it, wax it, drive it, talk to it, enjoy it.

If there's chips or small damages, so be it. It's a drivers cars. It's meant to be fun and not a garage queen. Forget about what your car will look like in 2, 3, 5, 10 years time when it's time to get rid of it - rather when you get rid of it, feel good that you've had your fun with it (whilst still taking some good care of it).

R20k for VPS vs R20k to replace tyres, fuel, etc you've burnt... you choose.

If you bought it to be a collectors item in 20 years time, my advise sucks

Hmmm, the above makes me think twice about why I'm even contemplating getting rid of my car

[sav]

LOL!!

Screw that, I will do everything I can to protect it, while driving it every day and enjoying as much as possible.

[Moe]

Originally Posted by sav

LOL!!

Screw that, I will do everything I can to protect it, while driving it every day and enjoying as much as possible.

[Freedom]

Originally Posted by Moe

Another view altogether: Take care of your car, polish it, wax it, drive it, talk to it, enjoy it.

If there's chips or small damages, so be it. It's a drivers cars. It's meant to be fun and not a garage queen. Forget about what your car will look like in 2, 3, 5, 10 years time when it's time to get rid of it - rather when you get rid of it, feel good that you've had your fun with it (whilst still taking some good care of it).

R20k for VPS vs R20k to replace tyres, fuel, etc you've burnt... you choose.

If you bought it to be a collectors item in 20 years time, my advise sucks

Hmmm, the above makes me think twice about why I'm even contemplating getting rid of my car

Don't worry the same thing went through my mind.

A lot of the times when you try so hard to prevent something you end up causing more damage.

But I love how my car looks I want to keep it mint forever.

[Fish Eagle]

VPS ... or ... New Wheels

VPS ... or ... New Wheels

VPS ... or ... New Wheels

New Wheels FTW

I bought some new wheels today!!

[Moe]

Originally Posted by Fish Eagle

I bought some new wheels today!!

[sav]

I agree with Mo!!!