Porsche factory PPF - Page 2 - 911/Carrera GT - PistonHeads UK

Hello all, Does anyone have experience with factory fitted PPF? I’m speccing my car and I’m undecided between going for the factory PPF option vs aftermarket. The factory option seems relatively good value but haven’t seen any first hand. Thanks.

Factory is a no brainer at the money.

Presumably factory would get around and warranty issues that aftermarket my create.

I’ve not had any experience but have read some stories about poor fit of the factory PPF and things having to be re-done by an independent. I think they were from US-based owners though.

Had the factory ppf on my 991.2 GT3 when it was first offered as an option. Had a tiny dust spec under the ppf on the front wing which was replaced by Reading. Other than that the fit was fine and I'm pretty picky.

gred said: Had the factory ppf on my 991.2 GT3 when it was first offered as an option. Had a tiny dust spec under the ppf on the front wing which was replaced by Reading. Other than that the fit was fine and I'm pretty picky. Is it actually a third party PPF or Porsche’s own? Edited by Sport_Turismo_GTS on Sunday 16th January 21:00

Sport_Turismo_GTS said: Is it actually a third party PPF or Porsche’s own? Edited by Sport_Turismo_GTS on Sunday 16th January 21:00 From people who have had it, they had said it is Xpel PPF that Porsche use.

Hello all, Thanks for your replies. Factory PPF box ticked.

Its only the front end but it's a very good price from Porsche. Saves being without the car after delivey too. I am going with it too

How much of the car does the factory kit cover, anyone know?

I need to make a call relatively soon on whether to go factory applied PPF or not. Would really like to. It seems like it's well priced, way more convenient: done for delivery, and less BS if there are issues - as only one party involved. But is it really outstanding? Saw the positive comment earlier on this thread which is very encouraging. I'm not a wholly OCD detailer, but would be good to hear from someone who's more like that, and who's tried factory PPF. Thanks.

Depends on whether you want any post-delivery paint correction THEN PPF

JohnnyUK said: Depends on whether you want any post-delivery paint correction THEN PPF Thanks. Am not an expert but don't think it's critical in my instance.

David W. said: Presumably factory would get around and warranty issues that aftermarket my create. What warranty issue? Ppf does not require anything to be taken off…

911_TGA said: David W. said: Presumably factory would get around and warranty issues that aftermarket my create. What warranty issue? Ppf does not require anything to be taken off… Yes, I get that. Guess the main benefit is convenience (and no finger pointing at each other from two parties if there is a rare issue).

FirstSeaLord said: Yes, I get that. Guess the main benefit is convenience (and no finger pointing at each other from two parties if there is a rare issue). I agree with this, hence I'm going for Factory PPF. Any issues, and it's Porsche's problem to sort out, not mine with an Independent Detailer.

I've gone Factory PPF too, then getting local guy to do the rear arches and roof.

Never seen the 'factory PPF' option in configurator? Is this just certain models? I've ordered a Cayman GTS 4.0 but never seen this option?

Spenny64 said: Never seen the 'factory PPF' option in configurator? Is this just certain models? I've ordered a Cayman GTS 4.0 but never seen this option? Think it must be model specific. It's on the GT3 version. Maybe it's a 911 thing.

I had this ticked and when I was going through the options with the dealer, he basically told me that the quality of their own PPF is a little up and down. He said recently the quality has been so bad they have to had to correct it (with PPF guys they recommend) when the car lands at the dealer or customers weren't happy with it. He actually advised me to get it done independently. He said they use topaz when customers want the dealer to sort it out of them but said they are pretty expensive so gave me a list of good PPF guys in the SE. Hope that helps.

MikeM3Power said: I had this ticked and when I was going through the options with the dealer, he basically told me that the quality of their own PPF is a little up and down. He said recently the quality has been so bad they have to had to correct it (with PPF guys they recommend) when the car lands at the dealer or customers weren't happy with it. He actually advised me to get it done independently. He said they use topaz when customers want the dealer to sort it out of them but said they are pretty expensive so gave me a list of good PPF guys in the SE. Hope that helps. Thanks. Were they saying that it was dealer or the customer that pays for the factory stuff be sorted out at Topaz? Am guessing it'd be dealer.

FirstSeaLord said: Thanks. Were they saying that it was dealer or the customer that pays for the factory stuff be sorted out at Topaz? Am guessing it'd be dealer. Yes, the Porsche centre would correct it via topaz or one of the other guys they use and bill Porsche directly or something like that.

MikeM3Power said: FirstSeaLord said: Thanks. Were they saying that it was dealer or the customer that pays for the factory stuff be sorted out at Topaz? Am guessing it'd be dealer. Yes, the Porsche centre would correct it via topaz or one of the other guys they use and bill Porsche directly or something like that. Got it. Thanks. That's making me lean towards factory fit, which is cheaper and more efficient - and in effect underwritten by the dealership

Does the factory fit ppf wrap around the edges. If not, im not sure anyone would be happy with it other than on a temporary basis.

Benelux said: Does the factory fit ppf wrap around the edges. If not, im not sure anyone would be happy with it other than on a temporary basis. Not from the pictures I’ve seen.

Sport_Turismo_GTS said: Not from the pictures I’ve seen. There are some terrible examples of the factory fit options on the Facebook groups. Edges not tucked in etc…

I saw one in the showroom done. The bit around the badge was awful. Like when your mum has a s t screen protector.

Yes I've heard of more bad examples than good examples, so I have unticked the option and will do it with a PPF firm

Ah. Not good then. Did some searching for the Facebook groups but couldn't find any that were relevant. If no trouble, can someone point me in the right direction, but think I've now got enough context to know what to do anyway...

Porsche PPF teams have really improved over the years. So I would use it confidently. I am also a Topaz client who are still a reference too.

Just resurfacing this thread as my spec locks very soon. Keen to know if anyone else has direct experience of it and can comment on its quality. Thanks.

I’ve had no problems on 2 cars now, it’s also covered under the warranty for any peeling so well worth it

Shelby600 said: I’ve had no problems on 2 cars now, it’s also covered under the warranty for any peeling so well worth it It’s no longer available on base Carrera. Has been removed

I had a inclusion on the front bumper, they instructed their local guy to replace it, other than the one inclusion doesn't look too bad. Although my local guy does wrap the edges, where Porsche don't.

Thanks everyone. This is useful.

My Taycan arrived at the dealer today with front end PPF from factory. It was peeling off on the front bumper so they are now using a local company to re-install the PPF. They told me they are having no ends of issues with factory PPF - it is also delaying a lot of cars from factory and 75% of them are needing to be redone on delivery. Rumour has it that Porsche will soon remove this as an option as it's nothing but a nightmare for them! AVOID IT!