Painted splitter--apply PPF??

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Jul 25, 2017 | 01:27 PM

JonMN

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Painted splitter--apply PPF??

I am adding a carbon flash painted front splitter. I was thinking of having film applied before installation. Just wondering if anyone else added film to their painted splitter?

Jul 25, 2017 | 02:07 PM

jimmie jam

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I will be covering my splitter. A lot of people do unless you don't mine the peppered look after a while.

Jul 25, 2017 | 02:11 PM

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A couple of installers told me it would be difficult to do. Too many curves?

Jul 25, 2017 | 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JonMN

I am adding a carbon flash painted front splitter. I was thinking of having film applied before installation. Just wondering if anyone else added film to their painted splitter?

My painted (carbon flash) front splitter and side skirts are protected with PPF.

Jul 25, 2017 | 04:09 PM

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Absolutely have it covered....otherwise in about 6 months it will look like it has been sandblasted...This is my splitter covered with Xpel...

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Jul 25, 2017 | 07:02 PM

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I have mine covered. It's difficult to cover with PPF, but can be done. I kept a black Sharpie with me for instant touch up on other splitters that I have had that weren't covered. Works better than touch up paint, in my opinion.