PPF roof-line if doing vinyl?

[StangTime]

I'm already starting to think about what I want to do to my GT before I even have it. But I want to be prepared and ready to protect the new car.

Is it necessary to add a strip of PPF to the front roof-line if the roof will be covered with a vinyl wrap?
Does the vinyl offer enough protection against rock chips?
Obviously it won't self heal like the PPF film would.

I've owned many cars over the years and they inevitably get chipped there.

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[Nagare]

I wouldn't, seems like an unnecessary expense and more likely to peel up with the added thickness. Neither will protect against a big or fast enough rock chip. This quote is from the 3M 1080 FAQ:

3. Removing scratches. Many surface scratches will disappear when exposed to the sunlight on warm days. Otherwise, surface scratches may be removed by: • using a 2:1 mixture of Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) and water or 70% IPA. • by heating the film surface with a heat gun. Typically, do not exceed 225 °F (107 °C). See Figure 2. Deeper scratches will not come out. Always use care to avoid scratches during installation, maintenance, use and storage of the wrapped vehicle.

So there's slight self healing property, similar to their Scotchgard PPF which states:

Self-healing properties – Innovative technology in the film causes minor scratches to disappear, keeping the film and your vehicle finish looking new.

 

[StangTime]

I wouldn't, seems like an unnecessary expense and more likely to peel up with the added thickness. Neither will protect against a big or fast enough rock chip. This quote is from the 3M 1080 FAQ:


So there's slight self healing property, similar to their Scotchgard PPF which states:

Thanks! I will get the roof vinyl'd and the other problem areas will get the PPF treatment. Will definitely use a good product like 3M.

 

[GTP]

If you just want a blackout roof, then you can apply black PPF. It is available in black now.

If the graphic is something fancy then it is worth protecting with PPF on the entire roof.

Find an installer that can overcut the leading edge so that it folds over into the channel behind the windshield. This area needs protection.

My experience is that if you are doing PPF then all the vinyl is worth protecting. It is more fragile than you think and scratches easily, even while washing your car You will thank me much later.

 

[StangTime]

If you just want a blackout roof, then you can apply black PPF. It is available in black now.

If the graphic is something fancy then it is worth protecting with PPF on the entire roof.

Find an installer that can overcut the leading edge so that it folds over into the channel behind the windshield. This area needs protection.

My experience is that if you are doing PPF then all the vinyl is worth protecting. You will thank me much later.

Not doing any graphics, just gloss black. I had no idea black PPF existed. I will try to find an installer to do this and take your recommendations. Thanking you now fine sir!

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