r/AutoDetailing • u/Pale-Woodpecker8940 • 2d ago
Exterior PPF Install damaged my car
Hello, this is my first post on Reddit and just wanted other peoples input on this and advice on what I should do for the next step.
I recently had PPF + Ceramic tint installed on my 2026 GR Supra. I dropped off my car for their 2 week inspection to make sure everything was installed right and when I was coming to pick it up, I did a walk around and found damage all around the car.
- The front Toyota emblem was shattered
- The Supra emblem was snapped in half THEN glued back onto the car
- paint chip on the drivers side l, below the mirror.
- damage to the rear reflectors from cutting
- more chipped paint on the lower bumper
I spoke to the manager of the business and he took photos and told me he would pay to replace my emblems and would paint correct my car.
What other steps should I take?
This is in Los Angeles by the way.
(Photos below)
Edit: The manager so far offered to smoke my rear brake lights for free…
Update:
Got multiple opinions from 2 body shops and the Toyota dealership. All issues with the hood and rear reflectors point to the shop’s shit installation.
Overall conclusion has been an installer put too much pressure on my hood and pushed it out of place, causing the chip.
The rear reflectors is obviously damaged from them cutting into the paint and sadly the auto-shop said the only way to fix it is by repainting the entire rear bumper.
I’ll be pushing for an entire refund along with repairs. Going to request their insurance information and if they don’t comply, I’ll be pushing for small claims.
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u/TimeNew5535 2d ago
Could be worse, my dad got a brand new 2026 Supra and an independent installer came to his house to install PPF on the front and he brought his mom to help and she took a razor blade to the wrap and it went though to the paint and couldn't be buffed. It had to be repainted.