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Paint Protection? PPF or Wrap?

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by SB6, Oct 3, 2024.

  1. SB6

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    So while researching the Gen 5s, I saw some talk about the paint being "thin." Is that just certain colors, or just in general? What have you guys done for this? PPF? Wrap?

    I ended up with a Guardian Gray Prius Prime, and am looking into PPF for the above reason. I found someone who does it, and he quoted me ~$2000 for just doing the front, or ~$6000 for the whole car if I really want to go that route. But he recommended getting the car wrapped instead of full PPF, cause he said he could do ithe wrap for around $2300 -- a good bit less than PPF.

    What is PPF better than getting a wrap, or what's the difference? Maybe a dumb question
     
    #1 SB6, Oct 3, 2024
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    I wouldn’t wrap the whole car the frt is where protection is needed My Prime is PPF wrapped the windshield post,mirror, the whole hood,fenders,frt bumper
    Pricewise @ $1200. Canadian
     
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    I wouldn’t bother; just wash and wax. Definitely don’t tailgate.
     
    #3 Mendel Leisk, Oct 4, 2024
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    Front bumper and hood areas, absolutely. The paint knicks easily. I regret not getting mine done right away. Now I'm stuck with road debris scratches on the hood.

    Personally I wish I had done doors because I already have two scratches in mine from parking lot idiots.

    But yes, the paint does feel thin given how many chips the hood has from highway driving.
     
    #4 soft_r, Oct 4, 2024
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    Don’t. It’s not a Ferrari, not worth it.
    Rock chips won’t hurt resale value.
     
    #5 TGTGUUD, Oct 9, 2024
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    PPF will provide more protection than a wrap.
    The wrap will offer some protection.

    PPF (the good ones) can actually ‘heal’ itself when it gets damaged.
    Wraps do not.

    Wraps do allow a greater level of personalization.

    If you are only looking for protection, get a good PPF from a good installer.
     
    #7 Zythryn, Oct 9, 2024
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