Since the Cybertruck's metal surface is more resistant to damage than traditional painted surfaces, the primary concern will be preserving the aesthetic of the vinyl itself. Vinyl wraps can handle daily wear and tear well, but for high-impact areas, chips might occur if hit by sharp or large debris. Adding a layer of PPF on top of the vinyl in high-impact zones will enhance protection. We have a front PPF kit for the CT that will definitely help protect the front high impact areas - tesbros.com/products/frunk-protection-ppf-for-cybertruck but if you want to only protect the frunk or certain areas, you can mix and match to make your kit: tesbros.com/collections/cybertruck/products/diy-protection-ppf-kit-for-cybertruck
Since vinyl is rated for 3-5 years, you can expect about 5-7 years with a ceramic coating on top. You can also reapply coating when it wears down every 2-3 years. It won't be as self-healing and chip-free as PPF, but it will still provide a protective barrier over your vinyl that makes it hydrophobic and easier to clean
Vinyl isn’t as fragile but def more compared to ppf. What I’d recommend if you go vinyl is to get ppf for just frunk and hood since it’s highest impact and leave rest without ppf. That’ll keep it clean from chips.
PPF looks more like paint.. I think the layers and depth of the film allow it to mimic multi layered metallic paints better. It also has much less orange peel and looks less like a sticker since it has color on the bottom layer and a clear gloss layer over it. Some vinyl does look pretty great in gloss and metallics but usually looks bad cause there's no depth to it. It also gets damaged easily and it's longevity can be pretty short... If you are doing satin or matte colors i would say vinyl 100%. If you are doing gloss i would say PPF 100% unless you can't find a color you like a lot or you plan to change the color often every year or two. In my case, I couldn't find a PPF in a color i loved but inozotek turquoise dream was gorgeous so i went with that for my cybertruck. NEVER trust pictures or marketing images when choosing a wrap, if they won't send you a sample, don't buy it. They all Photoshop the colors to look like what they tried to manufacture but couldn't 🤣
Ji, I think you meant to say $3600 for colored PPF at the 8 minute mark. Your colored vinyl is around half that I think I saw on your site. Or am I going crazy?
@@tesbros good to know. I have been using touchless but noticed my vinyl fade a bit. This is on my model 3. Still debating on cybertruck and if do really like candied Apple red metallic and blue metallic. Wish you were closer, you do a thorough job.
Yeah, touchless can do that overtime just because the chemicals are usually pretty intense. Those are great colors! Both will stand out, especially being metallic.
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Great video! I've never looked into the pros/cons of wrapping and such before. Thnx!
Glad it was helpful!
Good vid. I personally think ppf looks way better.
Definitely some awesome color PPF options coming out these days
I do wonder with the Cybertruck how often it will really chip with vinyl on the Cybertruck metal. How often do chips really happen with vinyl wraps?
Since the Cybertruck's metal surface is more resistant to damage than traditional painted surfaces, the primary concern will be preserving the aesthetic of the vinyl itself.
Vinyl wraps can handle daily wear and tear well, but for high-impact areas, chips might occur if hit by sharp or large debris. Adding a layer of PPF on top of the vinyl in high-impact zones will enhance protection. We have a front PPF kit for the CT that will definitely help protect the front high impact areas - tesbros.com/products/frunk-protection-ppf-for-cybertruck but if you want to only protect the frunk or certain areas, you can mix and match to make your kit: tesbros.com/collections/cybertruck/products/diy-protection-ppf-kit-for-cybertruck
How does ceramic coated vinyl hold up compared to just getting a ppf wrap? Still deliberating between the two...
Since vinyl is rated for 3-5 years, you can expect about 5-7 years with a ceramic coating on top. You can also reapply coating when it wears down every 2-3 years. It won't be as self-healing and chip-free as PPF, but it will still provide a protective barrier over your vinyl that makes it hydrophobic and easier to clean
What about Rock chips. Am
I gonna get rock chips on my way home if I go vinyl?
Vinyl isn’t as fragile but def more compared to ppf. What I’d recommend if you go vinyl is to get ppf for just frunk and hood since it’s highest impact and leave rest without ppf. That’ll keep it clean from chips.
PPF looks more like paint.. I think the layers and depth of the film allow it to mimic multi layered metallic paints better. It also has much less orange peel and looks less like a sticker since it has color on the bottom layer and a clear gloss layer over it.
Some vinyl does look pretty great in gloss and metallics but usually looks bad cause there's no depth to it. It also gets damaged easily and it's longevity can be pretty short...
If you are doing satin or matte colors i would say vinyl 100%. If you are doing gloss i would say PPF 100% unless you can't find a color you like a lot or you plan to change the color often every year or two.
In my case, I couldn't find a PPF in a color i loved but inozotek turquoise dream was gorgeous so i went with that for my cybertruck. NEVER trust pictures or marketing images when choosing a wrap, if they won't send you a sample, don't buy it. They all Photoshop the colors to look like what they tried to manufacture but couldn't 🤣
Ji, I think you meant to say $3600 for colored PPF at the 8 minute mark. Your colored vinyl is around half that I think I saw on your site. Or am I going crazy?
It would be $3600 for a vinyl wrap from a shop, with labor included and all. But yes it’s about $1600 for our DIY vinyl kits. Sorry for the confusion!
Car wash either?
I recommend hand washing both vinyl and ppf wraps. You'll get the most life out of them, since auto washes can be a bit harsh
@@tesbros good to know. I have been using touchless but noticed my vinyl fade a bit. This is on my model 3. Still debating on cybertruck and if do really like candied Apple red metallic and blue metallic. Wish you were closer, you do a thorough job.
Yeah, touchless can do that overtime just because the chemicals are usually pretty intense. Those are great colors! Both will stand out, especially being metallic.
Polish looks best
Also a fun choice