New Car PPF
New Car PPF Checklist 2026: 8 Things To Do Within 7 Days (Tesla / BYD / Porsche)
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The first 7 days after delivery is the PPF golden window — flawless paint, no rock chips, no swirls. But most owners aren't sure what to check on the walk-around or which step comes first. Here are 8 things to do — done right, one shot.
1. 8-item delivery checklist
●1. Paint depth gauge
IR-measure 8 panels — factory paint 100–150 μm. Under 80 μm = respray; challenge the dealer.
●2. LED torch walk-around
45° cold-white torch — log any water spots, swirls, or dust nibs.
●3. Decide scope: front / half / full
EV / light OEM / collector: full car. Daily SUV: half or front package.
●4. Decide brand: GSWF vs CYBRIX
GSWF Elite 8-year warranty; GSWF Defender / CYBRIX 5-year. See brand comparison guide.
●5. No wash, no wax, no coating
Drive straight to PPF shop — cleanest surface interface. Existing coating needs degreasing.
●6. Book a 3–7 day install window
Confirm with us before delivery — drive-in same day.
●7. Tesla / BYD service mode
Flush door handles need locking — we'll assist remotely.
●8. Register e-warranty
Bind to VIN post-install — 5 / 8 year first-owner warranty activates.
2. Dealer PPF vs specialist shop
| Factor | Dealer install | Specialist shop |
|---|---|---|
| Film | Unbranded OEM kit | GSWF / CYBRIX Tier-1 |
| Craft | Rushed, no panel-off | Panel-off, slow craft |
| Price | Bundled into car price (usually more) | Transparent — pick GSWF Elite / Defender |
| Warranty | Limited, dealer-terms | GSWF Elite 8yr / Defender 5yr, VIN-bound |
| Verdict | ❌ Not recommended (most brands) | ✅ Recommended |
3. Three real delivery cases
●Tesla Model Y 2026 (white)
Day 3 install, GSWF Elite panel-off full-car, 5-day turnaround. Light-paint yellowing risk cut by 80%.
●BYD Han EV (obsidian black)
Day 2 install, CYBRIX IRONMIX ceramic top-coat full-car, superior bird-dropping resistance, 5 days.
●Porsche 992 Carrera S (PTS blue)
Day 5 install (owner enjoys OEM finish first), GSWF Elite panel-off + 12 mil thicker front bumper, 7 days.
4. Budget allocation (% of car price)
| Car price band | Recommended PPF budget | Suggested package |
|---|---|---|
| HK$300k – 600k | 1.5–3% (HK$8k–18k) | Half-car Defender / front-package Elite |
| HK$600k – 1.2m | 2–3% (HK$18k–36k) | Full-car Defender or CYBRIX |
| HK$1.2m – 3m | 1.5–2.5% (HK$25k–75k) | Full-car GSWF Elite panel-off |
| HK$3m+ | 1–1.5% (HK$45k+) | Full-car Elite + collector warranty program |
Tesla: /en/wrap/tesla-ppf. Porsche: /en/wrap/porsche-ppf. Pricing: /en/wrap/ppf-price-hk.
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