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Goin2drt
05-30-2020, 08:26 PM
Ok I need some help. It’s a Jeep. Got muddy today. After washing I have all these marks that I assume is where the mud was. This is on PPF panels. I have tried every pad and chemical I have and nothing will get them out. I have these spots all over the side.

Can something actually Effect the PPF like this? That I can’t get out without removing PPF?

Thanks for the help. Didn’t know where else to turn.
Goin2drt
05-31-2020, 07:52 PM
Nothing?
ClearVue18
05-31-2020, 08:34 PM
Ok I need some help. It’s a Jeep. Got muddy today. After washing I have all these marks that I assume is where the mud was. This is on PPF panels. I have tried every pad and chemical I have and nothing will get them out. I have these spots all over the side.

Can something actually Effect the PPF like this? That I can’t get out without removing PPF?

Thanks for the help. Didn’t know where else to turn.Not supposed to use chemicals in ppf that may permanently stain the film. if it wasn't too bad all you had to do is heat up the area and it would heal itself

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WillSports3
05-31-2020, 09:32 PM
Was it a hot day out? It could be an issue of the mud being baked onto the PPF causing these marks.
Goin2drt
06-01-2020, 05:17 AM
It was not hot out. Only about 70. These marks were made by the mud (I presume), not chemicals I used.

I used some Menzerna 3800 to see if they would polish out. They didn’t.
ClearVue18
06-01-2020, 05:18 AM
It was not hot out. Only about 70. These marks were made by the mud (I presume), not chemicals I used.

I used some Menzerna 3800 to see if they would polish out. They didn’t.Brand of film?

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Goin2drt
06-01-2020, 05:52 AM
Suntek or Xpel. I forgot what the installer used but he uses both of those. I will have to ask.
ClearVue18
06-01-2020, 05:54 AM
Suntek or Xpel. I forgot what the installer used but he uses both of those. I will have to ask.Let me say this do not and I mean do not say you put anything on it. Just say it came from being in the mud it may can be replaced under warranty. I'm a installer if you say you put something on it the manufacturer can say that you void the warranty

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Goin2drt
06-01-2020, 06:10 AM
Ok. I will find out what he used. Other problem he is in CA and now I am in KY. Once I know the brand can I find a new installer in my area that does that brand or do I contact the supplier and try to get it warrantied.

Also how long is the warranty usually on these. Job was done about 2.5 yrs ago.
ClearVue18
06-01-2020, 06:25 AM
Ok. I will find out what he used. Other problem he is in CA and now I am in KY. Once I know the brand can I find a new installer in my area that does that brand or do I contact the supplier and try to get it warrantied.

Also how long is the warranty usually on these. Job was done about 2.5 yrs ago.Doesn't matter most warranties are 5 to 10 years. You would have to call the manufacturer and file warranty claim

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Mike Phillips
06-01-2020, 07:47 AM
Looks like a chemical stain from the mud and in this case, the "stain" has actually "etched" or eaten into the plastic.


Makes me wonder,


What's in the mud?


When I used to take my truck to the Foster Mud Flat Races there were hundreds of trucks and other vehicles and probably some or a lot of them would at some point be dripping,


Motor oil
Power Steering Fluid
Transmission Fluid
Gear Oil
Antifreeze Coolant
Brake Fluid




All of this could mix with the mud and/or puddles of water and end up on your paint and thus the potential to stain the paint or in your case, the PPF


I didn't get stuck often but once in a while....

http://www.showcargarage.com/gallery/files/1/FosterMudFlats011.jpg




Just a thought.....


Check into the warranty, doesn't sound like it can be fixed.



:)
Thomkirby
06-01-2020, 12:25 PM
I run PPF on my cars and truck and use both Suntek and Expel. Suntek has a great warranty and did cover my yellowing but had to visit 'another' dealer since the original business closed.

Not sure from your photos but almost looks like finger size spots and could have been a failure caused during the installation. Sometimes the material will stretch over time and those spots will appear under the surface. Under the surface means you cannot fix it only replace it. You might try a heat gun to the spot and lightly rub them with a MF towel. If it changes anything you would be able to detect some change.

Good luck, but doubt the mud caused the spots.