[napeHbNYC]

Hey, guys, contemplating of having the roof with the spoiler wrapped in gloss black on my AW, do you think it’s worth it to go with PPF over vinyl(3M/Oracle/Avery) or not really? Thank you.

[5LEEPR_G01]

Originally Posted by napeHbNYC

Hey, guys, contemplating of having the roof with the spoiler wrapped in gloss black on my AW, do you think it’s worth it to go with PPF over vinyl(3M/Oracle/Avery) or not really? Thank you.

I was told by several quality installers that they do not recommend PPF'n the painted portions of the panoramic roof as the material is too thick to work around all edges perfectly and would likely show paint.


*Edit:

Completely forgot the F97s have the option to pano delete! So that shouldn't be a concern if you don't have one… very jealous of this option and wish I could delete the pano from my M40i on order

[napeHbNYC]

Than you for the insight. The place I went to(which I do like their work very much) actually recommended PPF but not sure if it’s the money push or not. And I actually have the pano roof 🥺.

[5LEEPR_G01]

Originally Posted by napeHbNYC

Than you for the insight. The place I went to(which I do like their work very much) actually recommended PPF but not sure if it’s the money push or not. And I actually have the pano roof 🥺.

I had three really honest and candid shops tell me that it definitely isn't worth it. The likelihood of a chip on the roof is next to none (outside of hail which it still won't stop damage from) and the cost difference I was quoted between vinyl and PPF was at least $600-800!!! Best vinyl quote was for $500 and came with ceramic coating.

[Soylent]

I don't think op is interested in chip protection. He wants the look. Vinyl is junk. My son did the roof of his STI in gloss black vinyl. Not even a year has gone by and it looks terrible and he used the best vinyl you can get. Use PPF.

[thestimp]

I did my f80 with 3M gloss black, loved it, held up for the 2 years I had it, and it was an outdoor car.

[Jbh165nc]

Originally Posted by Soylent

I don't think op is interested in chip protection. He wants the look. Vinyl is junk. My son did the roof of his STI in gloss black vinyl. Not even a year has gone by and it looks terrible and he used the best vinyl you can get. Use PPF.

Brand of vinyl?
I don’t have it on my F97, but prior vehicle was quoted 5 years with 3M

[Bestle]

Gloss black vinyl is awful stuff in my experience, shows every mark and swirl.

[thestimp]

Originally Posted by Bestle

Gloss black vinyl is awful stuff in my experience, shows every mark and swirl.

Its on the roof of an SUV, he'll be fine. ha

[95wildtt]

Originally Posted by napeHbNYC

Hey, guys, contemplating of having the roof with the spoiler wrapped in gloss black on my AW, do you think it’s worth it to go with PPF over vinyl(3M/Oracle/Avery) or not really? Thank you.

I've had mine wrapped gloss black on my X4MC for 2 years and it still looks great!

[Soylent]

Originally Posted by Jbh165nc

Brand of vinyl?
I don’t have it on my F97, but prior vehicle was quoted 5 years with 3M

Avery Dennison

[napeHbNYC]

Thank you for all the info, I want it for the look pretty much. If it offers any benefit in regards to protection-I’ll take it.

[nc.detail]

PPF will age better than vinyl and provide better protection beyond typical touch marks.

Try to find an installer that does STEK in your area. They offer designer films in various colors, including CF and gloss black.

[napeHbNYC]

Originally Posted by nc.detail

PPF will age better than vinyl and provide better protection beyond typical touch marks.

Try to find an installer that does STEK in your area. They offer designer films in various colors, including CF and gloss black.

Thank you, PPF it is.

[thestimp]

Originally Posted by nc.detail

PPF will age better than vinyl and provide better protection beyond typical touch marks.

Try to find an installer that does STEK in your area. They offer designer films in various colors, including CF and gloss black.

I've looked around for someone to STEK my roof, none of them will touch it because of the sunroof and how thick stek is, so annoying. I found places down south will gladly do it.