PPF in Leased cars

[newkidontheblock]

I just signed a 3 year lease to get an Air Pure.
I was wondering if folks are applying PPF on leased cars?
Which area are you covering?
If I don’t apply a PPF and I choose to return the car at the end of lease do I have to fix the chips before returning it?
Lucid is relatively rare I am wondering if PPF shop will mess up sensor or cause other issues.
I had a Tesla model y for almost 4 years. In those days folks weee spending 1000’s wrapping the entire car. I chose not to PPF. I did not get any chips and the car was sold for asking price in a day.

I do understand the Lucid Air is lower and may be more prone to chipping.

 

[larrycpa]

I put PPF on the front surfaces, and ceramic all over. I too have a leased Pure, but intend to buy at the end, unless new ones are way better and cheaper.

 

[joec]

I just signed a 3 year lease to get an Air Pure.
I was wondering if folks are applying PPF on leased cars?
Which area are you covering?
If I don’t apply a PPF and I choose to return the car at the end of lease do I have to fix the chips before returning it?
Lucid is relatively rare I am wondering if PPF shop will mess up sensor or cause other issues.
I had a Tesla model y for almost 4 years. In those days folks weee spending 1000’s wrapping the entire car. I chose not to PPF. I did not get any chips and the car was sold for asking price in a day.

I do understand the Lucid Air is lower and may be more prone to chipping.

Personally, I wouldn’t PPF a lease. We haven’t had anyone here report how a lease return went yet. Still soon to tell. But usually tiny rock chips are considered normal wear and tear. It’s any large dings, the size of a nickel or larger, that are considered unexpected damage.

I’ll repeat what a return inspector for Audi told me a long time ago: “They want you to get another car. They’d be idiots to nickel and dime you over dumb stuff when they can make a lot more getting you into another lease.”

Obviously being careless and damaging things beyond reason is your fault and you’ll need to pay. But don’t sweat the small stuff.

The exception to this, of course, is Tesla. When I returned my Model 3, they were complete pricks about every little thing. Which just reinforced my decision to never even consider one of their vehicles again.

 

[borski]

Personally, I wouldn’t PPF a lease. We haven’t had anyone here report how a lease return went yet. Still soon to tell. But usually tiny rock chips are considered normal wear and tear. It’s any large dings, the size of a nickel or larger, that are considered unexpected damage.

I’ll repeat what a return inspector for Audi told me a long time ago: “They want you to get another car. They’d be idiots to nickel and dime you over dumb stuff when they can make a lot more getting you into another lease.”

Obviously being careless and damaging things beyond reason is your fault and you’ll need to pay. But don’t sweat the small stuff.

The exception to this, of course, is Tesla. When I returned my Model 3, they were complete pricks about every little thing. Which just reinforced my decision to never even consider one of their vehicles again.

Spot on; Mazda even paid for / excused my excess mileage (of which there was a significant amount) and paid off my last two months to get me into a different lease two months early.

 

[BillHartman67]

I lease all my cars for 20+ years.

Rock chips are fine.

Wheel curb rash is another story. I would save the money and use it fix up wheels at the end of lease.

 

[TGO]

The Lucid/BOA lease agreement specifically states the number and size of rock chips, etc. that they will accept. It also states that PPF, window tinting and smoking are excessive wear and they will charge you for it.

 

[AwesoM]

The Lucid/BOA lease agreement specifically states the number and size of rock chips, etc. that they will accept. It also states that PPF, window tinting and smoking are excessive wear and they will charge you for it.

Wait.. are you saying if we tint the car we can get charged for it? I would imagine it helps their resale? Admittedly I did not read the fine print except the mileage pieces.

 

[rfc805]

Wait.. are you saying if we tint the car we can get charged for it? I would imagine it helps their resale? Admittedly I did not read the fine print except the mileage pieces.

Yes, expect to be charged the cost of having it removed (if you don't have it done yourself before you turn it in).

 

[TGO]

Yep, Tesla used to do the same thing now they do it on a case by case notice. This is what my tinter told me. He said he would remove it for a $100.

I get it somewhat in that people would be cheap and get bad quality tint and all states have different laws of what is allowed. But considering that Lucid’s go for $70k to $250k, people like me laid out the money for Spectra Photosync and spent over $1400.00 for a great tinting job, it would be desirable to the next owner.

 

[AwesoM]

Yep, Tesla used to do the same thing now they do it on a case by case notice. This is what my tinter told me. He said he would remove it for a $100.

I get it somewhat in that people would be cheap and get bad quality tint and all states have different laws of what is allowed. But considering that Lucid’s go for $70k to $250k, people like me laid out the money for Spectra Photosync and spent over $1400.00 for a great tinting job, it would be desirable to the next owner.

Exactly.. I did Xpel Prime Plus. And if one to PPF the car is to take care to help future resale not make it worst… this is my first lease that is a non BMW lease, though I never read the fine print, I have never been asked to take tint or ppf off. In fact the dealer was excited bc they got a nice clean car back they can resale quickly and at top dollar. I guess we will cross that bridge when the time comes when our lease is up. To be honest there are no regrets on my part, having the tint helps cools the interior significantly, which helps my efficiency, isn’t that what the CEO for Lucid is all about?

 

[joec]

Wait.. are you saying if we tint the car we can get charged for it? I would imagine it helps their resale? Admittedly I did not read the fine print except the mileage pieces.

This is standard practice for any lease. You return it in the exact condition it was delivered to you. Minus some acceptable wear and tear.

 

[AwesoM]

This is standard practice for any lease. You return it in the exact condition it was delivered to you. Minus some acceptable wear and tear.

Don’t disagree with you. I have never been charged or asked to remove in previous leases.. but totally get it.

 

[joec]

Don’t disagree with you. I have never been charged or asked to remove in previous leases.. but totally get it.

As far as I know, no one here has yet returned a Lucid at lease end. I guess we’ll find out how much of a stickler they will be. Possible they will be totally fine with stuff like tint or PPF. I just wouldn’t count on it.

 

[brisk]

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I was given this. And it is interesting that they state anything over 11 chips is outside of normal wear and tear, but a credit card size scratch or dent is fine.
They also mention window tint.

 

[brisk]

I already found two rock chips...
OP or anyone know about these?

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Tempted to try but it does look thinner at 6mil vs. the 8mil XPEL or 3M.
I also have a lease too, so this might be overkill.

 

[Jstaal]

I am leasing a air touring and deff will not be paying for any film protection, but i also don't believe in the ceramic coating fad. As a kid i worked detailing at Sunnyvale lincoln mercury, and i learned back then to paint correct using Meguiars cutting compound, followed by polishing compound and twice a year coating with good ol 100% Carnuba wax, and have never had rock chips, scratches that this procedure could not resolve.. just my $.02

 

[borski]

I am leasing an air touring and deff will not be paying for any film protection, but i also don't believe in the ceramic coating fad. As a kid i worked detailing at Sunnyvale lincoln mercury, and i learned back then to paint correct using Meguiars cutting compound, followed by polishing compound and twice a year coating with good ol 100% Carnuba wax, and have never had rock chips, scratches that this procedure could not resolve.. just my $.02

Wax is protective, but very different from ceramic. Ceramic coatings aren’t a fad.

Wax lasts a few months (hence reapplying twice a year). Ceramic lasts years.

Ceramic is more resistant to UV, chemical stains, water spots, and environmental damage. Wax can protect against minor scratches and dirt, but it's less effective against bird droppings and acid rain.

Ceramic coatings are chemically bonded to the car's clear coat, while wax simply sits on top of the paint.

There’s nothing wrong with wax. It’s a hell of a lot cheaper, and much easier to apply.

It’s just also less protective and lasts far less long.

 

[momo3605]

Wait.. are you saying if we tint the car we can get charged for it? I would imagine it helps their resale? Admittedly I did not read the fine print except the mileage pieces.

Just don't use some cheapo low quality limo tint. If you do something that's not super noticeable, like 50% front, 35% rear, they probably won't even notice it.

 

[newlucidguy]

Exactly.. I did Xpel Prime Plus. And if one to PPF the car is to take care to help future resale not make it worst… this is my first lease that is a non BMW lease, though I never read the fine print, I have never been asked to take tint or ppf off. In fact the dealer was excited bc they got a nice clean car back they can resale quickly and at top dollar. I guess we will cross that bridge when the time comes when our lease is up. To be honest there are no regrets on my part, having the tint helps cools the interior significantly, which helps my efficiency, isn’t that what the CEO for Lucid is all about?

how do you like your xpel? I am having the front bumper done next week. also, did you do the hood? if so, can you see the edges on the hood or badge area? will do the 8mm xpel. it's a MY25 so I hope their template is good for the 25!

 

[Blue Lectroid]

I did my whole 25 AGT in Suntek…looks fabulous.