Paint protection film

[gettinthere]

Just finished rolling Alexseal 501 poly 2 part paint. After full cure, I'm considering installing a paint protection film on a spot where I get a lot of fender chafe. I have boat blanket on the fender but it gets a lot of hard push against the hull. I don't care too much about seeing the chafe on the ppf and will replace the ppf after 3 to 5 years depending on how fast it chafes. Big concern is removing the film and not damaging the paint.
Anyone have experience adding paint protection film over a 2 part paint?

 

[jssailem]

I have no experience and am looking to use Alexseal on my boat. I would send a query to Andy at Boatworkstoday.com. He is now an Alexseal distributor and has been to their HQ. He should be able to give you some answers.

 

[Ted]

I considered having a vinyl wrap applied to my boat. The 3m certified installer suggested applying a paint protection film (PPF) on areas that are susceptible to chafe. As long as you do a good job prepping before painting, using a PPF should work fine to protect your paint job. If the prep was not done properly you will have a problem when it comes time to remove it. The PPF could lift the paint from the substrate. Let us know how it turns out. Ultimately I decided to use Alexseal 501 as it is user friendly and is repairable.

 

[gettinthere]

I considered having a vinyl wrap applied to my boat. The 3m certified installer suggested applying a paint protection film (PPF) on areas that are susceptible to chafe. As long as you do a good job prepping before painting, using a PPF should work fine to protect your paint job. If the prep was not done properly you will have a problem when it comes time to remove it. The PPF could lift the paint from the substrate. Let us know how it turns out. Ultimately I decided to use Alexseal 501 as it is DYI friendly and is repairable.

Was this on paint or gelcoat?

 

[gettinthere]

I have no experience and am looking to use Alexseal on my boat. I would send a query to Andy at Boatworkstoday.com. He is now an Alexseal distributor and has been to their HQ. He should be able to give you some answers.

Good idea to check with Andy, thnx

 

[Ted]

Was this on paint or gelcoat?

The clear PPF was over a vinyl wrap. The vinyl wrap was over Awlgrip paint.

 

[gettinthere]

The clear PPF was over a vinyl wrap. The vinyl wrap was over Awlgrip paint.

Lots of layers there