Will PPF Lift Paint?
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2023 E63S AMG - Grey Magno
Will PPF Lift Paint?
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Been in and out of the body shop for over 3 months getting my magno car repainted. Finally the paint looks to my satisfaction but the place that put my PPF on repainted panels didn't do a very good job. I have a spot under driver side window trim that has lifted and appears to have dirt accumulating underneath it. The paint job is fairly fresh ~2 weeks. I just went through hell and back to get the paint right and I'm terrified to have them peel this PPF and re-do it... what are the odds it'll lift the new paint? Would you guys chance it?
Been in and out of the body shop for over 3 months getting my magno car repainted. Finally the paint looks to my satisfaction but the place that put my PPF on repainted panels didn't do a very good job. I have a spot under driver side window trim that has lifted and appears to have dirt accumulating underneath it. The paint job is fairly fresh ~2 weeks. I just went through hell and back to get the paint right and I'm terrified to have them peel this PPF and re-do it... what are the odds it'll lift the new paint? Would you guys chance it?
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My understanding is that new paint needs some time to cure properly - 30 days minimum before PPF. If your PPF installer knew what he was doing he would have told you to wait until the paint is at least a month old.
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Hi Gents
Been in and out of the body shop for over 3 months getting my magno car repainted. Finally the paint looks to my satisfaction but the place that put my PPF on repainted panels didn't do a very good job. I have a spot under driver side window trim that has lifted and appears to have dirt accumulating underneath it. The paint job is fairly fresh ~2 weeks. I just went through hell and back to get the paint right and I'm terrified to have them peel this PPF and re-do it... what are the odds it'll lift the new paint? Would you guys chance it?
Been in and out of the body shop for over 3 months getting my magno car repainted. Finally the paint looks to my satisfaction but the place that put my PPF on repainted panels didn't do a very good job. I have a spot under driver side window trim that has lifted and appears to have dirt accumulating underneath it. The paint job is fairly fresh ~2 weeks. I just went through hell and back to get the paint right and I'm terrified to have them peel this PPF and re-do it... what are the odds it'll lift the new paint? Would you guys chance it?
Also if you are going to remove the PPF use hot water to loosen it as you pull so the paint won't come off with it.
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This is also what my body shop told me when they painted my rear chrome trim and trunk spoiler. Your professional installer will likely use hot water/steam to remove and it might be fine if the PPF is still fresh.
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