PPF Thickness?

[jdk24]

Given how flat the front end of the R1T/R1S is, I'm wondering how standard thickness PPF (7-8 mils) will hold up to rocks etc. and if extra thick (10-12 mils) would be required or if it'd be any different. So for those who've had 7-8 mil thick PPF installed (includes XPEL Stealth), would you mind keeping us updated on how it holds up over time?

Still got quite a bit of time before my "1st half 2023" delivery but always thinking about what I'll do when that day finally comes

Also, I understand PPF is never "required", just wondering what thickness is required for PPF to be effective I guess.

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[shamoo]

I have XPel (not stealth) on my GT3 and X5M. The X5M has been going strong for nearly 40K miles and the front end looks completely new. I had it reapplied at ~30K just because I didn't like how it was originally done. Front end only. I believe that is 13mils thick.

For the Rivian, I intend to the the same. The front end is pretty flat and the lower parts of the door, especially after the little "fender vent". I'm getting an R1S so not sure if that has the vents/passthru like the R1T.

I'm very happy with it and I've noticed that Xpel pricing isn't significantly more than any others. It is the quality/skill of the installer that costs more. I expect ~$2K for front end PPF for any car I buy (upcoming Tesla Model S and Rivian R1S).

Here's the 30K mile reapplication of XPel. You can see how nice the front end still is.