PPF Buyers Remorse + I'm an idiot = I'm lost

[DFWRob]

Take it off. I had a similar experience with that same wrap that was put on my truck. Installer did a ****** job and the wrap looked bad. I took it home and took it off. 30 minutes and then a quick rebuff and all is good. A heat gun or some hot sunlight is your friend and makes it even easier.

Exactly what I was thinking. Amazon a heat gun and give it a go. That is exactly what I would do.

 

[RaptorAU]

Take it off. I had a similar experience with that same wrap that was put on my truck. Installer did a ****** job and the wrap looked bad. I took it home and took it off. 30 minutes and then a quick rebuff and all is good. A heat gun or some hot sunlight is your friend and makes it even easier.

Would it be okay if I let it sit in the sun for a bit then just start working it towards me to peel it off? Bumpers as well?

 

[smurfslayer]

Truck is totaled.

 

[ToadSmasher2K1]

Imagine how many Starbucks points I just pissed away

 

[mobob]

Would it be okay if I let it sit in the sun for a bit then just start working it towards me to peel it off? Bumpers as well?

That is what I did. I was careful and any where that was pulling back I hit with the heat gun real quick.

 

[BoostCreep]

OP what’s the main problem here, you just hate the look?

If so, my first move would be to use a hairdryer or heat gun (preferably) and remove the ppf on the bumpers and rear 1/4s behind the rear flares. If you take your time and get it warm that should come off without issue. Then I’d reevaluate after that. I think it may look great with matte bumpers again and only gloss on the flares. Worth a shot as a first step.

 

[SurfRaptor]

Yeah that's what I've been told. No matter if he takes it off or I do, it's coming off. Bumpers shouldn't be an issue though?

Just thinking out loud here but the bumpers and fender flares are areas that some members want line-x. I believe they make line-x in that gray color also. If I were in this situation, I'd pull the PPF coating myself and then have the parts Line-X instead of buying new or repainting to factory specs. Seems like it would last longer, be cheaper, and be much tougher when you stripe the side of the truck. Good luck OP.

 

[BoostCreep]

But have you ever tried to clean mud off of bedliner?

 

[RaptorAU]

OP what’s the main problem here, you just hate the look?

If so, my first move would be to use a hairdryer or heat gun (preferably) and remove the ppf on the bumpers and rear 1/4s behind the rear flares. If you take your time and get it warm that should come off without issue. Then I’d reevaluate after that. I think it may look great with matte bumpers again and only gloss on the flares. Worth a shot as a first step.

I think I’ve got two issues…

1) it’s been a week. Wait awhile and see how I feel after I get wheels in and 37s(that’s planned)

2) I need to allow the installer a chance to correct some of the imperfections in the PPF. Fenders I’m sure are a nightmare to do anyway.

 

[SurfRaptor]

But have you ever tried to clean mud off of bedliner?

My wheel wells clean up pretty quickly and easily when they get mud in them with the power washer. I've only washed my truck a few times since I got it however.