Windshield PPF

[Xtrema]

Have the tech become better? I recalled they used to be shit.

Xpel seems to released a new product this year
https://youtu.be/gEU7B-QhDa0

[max_boost]

always curious about it
i got exoshield windshield film $500 for nsx but don't drive that car much
curious how it is on a daily driven vehicle through these alberta winters etc. tho
cracked windshield is inevitable but everyone i got is always out of sightline so never replaced it

[Xtrema]

I am at the rate of $1500 every 2-3 years. If these ppf work as advertised (heard delamination was a thing), I rather re-apply PPF every 2-3 years and still come out ahead.

[ThePenIsMightier]

@rage2 said he had it at some point and it sounded shitty iIRC.

[Xtrema]

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@rage2 said he had it at some point and it sounded shitty iIRC.

I recall that thread. But that's was at least 5 years ago, tech must have changed, updated.

[killramos]

I think it’s fine for a rare car with a high dollar windshield that doesn’t get driven in inclement weather.

Basically, if you ever use your windshield wipers this isn’t a product for you.

[The Cosworth]

I had some 'ceramic' or some liquid installed by GlassMasters. Could be a placebo but I swear it worked. Not sure if it is just standard ceramic coating and they just ran it over the windshield or what.

[Xtrema]

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I had some 'ceramic' or some liquid installed by GlassMasters. Could be a placebo but I swear it worked. Not sure if it is just standard ceramic coating and they just ran it over the windshield or what.

That works to a degree until your wipers scrapes it off. Then you have to reapply.

It does help reduce pitting on soft windshields.

[rage2]

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I think it’s fine for a rare car with a high dollar windshield that doesn’t get driven in inclement weather.

Basically, if you ever use your windshield wipers this isn’t a product for you.

This is still the issue today from what I’ve heard.

[Xtrema]

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This is still the issue today from what I’ve heard.

boo

[killramos]

You’re better off just getting a windshield payment plan insurance.

[mrsingh]

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@rage2 said he had it at some point and it sounded shitty iIRC.

I got it in 2017, by 2020 I ripped it off. It had gotten so hard to see at night with it on I started hating driving the vehicle.

[T-Dubbs]

ive had ppf on my windshield for 5 years... some angles you can tell its there, but for the most part its great.
Never had any issues driving at night.

[Inzane]

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You’re better off just getting a windshield payment plan insurance.

Depends on the car. This is the better way to go for a daily driver. But every time you take a car in to a glass shop you're risking: 1) damage to the car, 2) shitty inferior glass that was not as distortion free as what you previously had. I've even experienced BOTH from the same visit. (just my wife's Altima years ago, but still....)

[heavyD]

Sometimes the glass replacement shops do a perfect job and other times they end up scratching surrounding paint. My wife's GV70 was butchered. I have no experience with these films but Jeep and Bronco owners (these vehicles are highly susceptible to windshield chips) generally have decent things to say about Exoshield.