[micvite]

Originally Posted by josec70

Better to be lucky than good I suppose .. car arrived without a scratch and believe me we checked every panel, front & rear ends etc.

I did check the BBB (A+) and Trustpilot prior to using them and they scored well.

Good luck!!

haha thanks, but knowing my luck.... I mean how many other people on this forum had a car damaged at port after waiting for 3 months and told they had to order another? in fact how many people have had their bmw totaled after exactly 3 months of owning it?(twice mind you, 3 times if you count the port accident in which bmw totaled the car themselves) knowing me... the car would blow up randomly while they load it on the truck))

[josec70]

Originally Posted by micvite

haha thanks, but knowing my luck.... I mean how many other people on this forum had a car damaged at port after waiting for 3 months and told they had to order another? in fact how many people have had their bmw totaled after exactly 3 months of owning it?(twice mind you, 3 times if you count the port accident in which bmw totaled the car themselves) knowing me... the car would blow up randomly while they load it on the truck))

We're well past the point of wishing you luck …

[micvite]

Originally Posted by josec70

We're well past the point of wishing you luck …

Lol sadly I think your right... might have to get some spirit warding good luck charms and strap them all over the car instead of a ppf🤣🤣

[Moserkm]

I always do it right away. I don’t bother having it delivered there though. Instead, I just drive through neighborhoods and side streets to get to the ppf place to avoid rock chips. It may take an hour to go 20 miles but it’s safe.

[imyy4u]

All...I get you all want to protect your cars, but didn't you buy them to drive them? If you want a pristine car to trailer to shows, it will just sit in the garage - that's the only way you'll avoid rock chips and minor damage. Just accept that rock chips and small nicks and dents will happen in a normally driven car. Sure, PPF *may* help stop them, but honestly it sometimes costs less to just not PPF the car, let the rock chips happen, and then when you sell it just buy a new front bumper (you very well may be able to get a new front bumper for less than the cost of PPF'ing your car). You'll probably end up with a better looking car in the end (totally new bumper and paint) and this way it will also be way better for your mental health. You won't constantly be worrying while driving it when you've already accepted that you will just be replacing the front bumper later on. Besides, most likely the next owner won't give you any more money just because it has PPF on it...so why do it?

Just a different perspective...

[omgmike]

Originally Posted by imyy4u

All...I get you all want to protect your cars, but didn't you buy them to drive them? If you want a pristine car to trailer to shows, it will just sit in the garage - that's the only way you'll avoid rock chips and minor damage. Just accept that rock chips and small nicks and dents will happen in a normally driven car. Sure, PPF *may* help stop them, but honestly it sometimes costs less to just not PPF the car, let the rock chips happen, and then when you sell it just buy a new front bumper (you very well may be able to get a new front bumper for less than the cost of PPF'ing your car). You'll probably end up with a better looking car in the end (totally new bumper and paint) and this way it will also be way better for your mental health. You won't constantly be worrying while driving it when you've already accepted that you will just be replacing the front bumper later on. Besides, most likely the next owner won't give you any more money just because it has PPF on it...so why do it?

Just a different perspective...

I like this train of thought. Thanks for offering your perspective.

Also agreed on no additional money selling used because you have PPF. I know I wouldn't pay extra for it on a used car, and with the cost roughly $10k to PPF an entire car, that's a lot of dough saved.

[Doctor_X]

^^ You take the PPF off before selling - then have a paint surface underneath in immaculate condition. Yes - it can indirectly get you a higher resale.

Anyway - I like to look at my cars and drive them too.

If you’re paying six figures for a car, you care how it looks. PPF didn’t used to exist - now it does.

To me it’s a no-brainer.

[ResIpsaLoquitur]

Originally Posted by josec70

I used Montway Auto Transport to have my car transported (enclosed trailer) from Maryland to detailer in Miami with zero issues.

Car picked up and dropped off exactly as scheduled and driver was great communicating with me.

Car arrived perfect.

Originally Posted by josec70

I used Montway Auto Transport to have my car transported (enclosed trailer) from Maryland to detailer in Miami with zero issues.

Car picked up and dropped off exactly as scheduled and driver was great communicating with me.

Car arrived perfect.

I second Montway. Used them enclosed trailer from Florida to Michigan with zero problems, in 3 days. I watched him drive it all the way into the trailer so it didn't have to be moved in transit. Flew up on the third day, met the driver who called me when he was 2 hours away and unloaded it from the same position it traveled in.