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#696228 29/03/21 02:59 PM
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Hi guys,
I have been looking on line at the various dealerships with the prospect of purchasing a morgan soon , i have seen a car although it has the paint protection film applied is iit possible to remove this successfully without damaging the paint, any advice would be most welcome thankyou .

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Yes you can remove PPF without damaging the paint no problem, just pull it off very slowly. It can be a little hard to pull, so by applying a little heat with a hairdryer will make this easier.


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First thought is why remove it, it really does protect the cars vulnerable area’s but if your decided against it and buying from a dealer why not ask the dealer to remove it first as a condition of sale?

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I would leave it on. But as Colin says ask the dealer to remove it.
What car are you considering?


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Thanks for the replies guys ,
I personally dont like PPF, i know it has its advantages ,but i would prefer a car without it on really ,my purchase will be for my retirement and hopefully the one and only for long term ownership and i need to choose the right car for myself , it is frustrating at the moment seeing cars i like and they have just sold ,
i am just browsing at the moment Johnv6 and would like to get a drive in a couple of different cars before i make a decision.hopefully this will be possible soon,

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My advice is to leave the film in place. It protects the running boards especially, but you will get stone-chips on the wings and cowl, and the film does help.

I've added extra film to mine around the B post where the side-screens rub, and along the bottom of the doors, which may also rub.

Bear in mind when looking for a car that some dealers leave cars on their website after being sold, to create the impression of a good stock.

So ring as soon as you see one you like, don't dwell on it long.


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Thanks DaveW
I am realising thats the case with some dealers , i have been reading a lot of your posts , very informative thanks , i might even get the book .
Cheers .

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Like others have said I would leave the PPF on, (it's worth around £800) Mogs have a very stone chip susceptible front end shape

Dave W's book would be of use & also the recent one by Phil of Allon White's focusing on Plus 4's


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Keep the PPF. It should be virtually invisible if properly applied so why let the paintwork get chipped which won't be invisible ?


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Try a few and then the car will find you. Good luck & we are all here to help. No question is too stupid.


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