PPF Not Working w/ New Cayenne Radar Systems?

[MJH_102383]

Has anyone put PPF on their new Cayenne EV? What I am being told is it interferes with the radar system and the cutouts I am told are evidently pretty ugly.

 

[MJH_102383]

Image from detail shop

 

[Cayven Noir]

This is terrible news if true. My cayenne is on its way to be PPFed in just a few days. Appreciate any insight.

Also, if I remember correctly PTS isn’t available in combination with Innodrive. If a paint color is an obstacle, surely PPF will be worse?

 

[Clod Reed]

Sounds like you can’t even ceramic coat as this would alter paint thickness …may be wrong…who knows

 

[Clod Reed]

Does the lane change system come with the drive assist option ?
as this is the only option Paint to sample causes an issue on
so maybe if haven’t got that option ….it wont be an issue

 

[Jkramer0327]

I just contacted my dealer and he is checking into it. My car is due in the next week or so and was going straight for PPF. If true will hold off at least on the fascia. Not happy as that much exposed area is prone to rock chips.....

 

[ajcham2003]

My guess is that all models have the radar sensors, as they are used for blindspot monitoring and collision avoidance, not just when you spec the drive assist.

Few questions...
Was that email an official Porsche notice, or something the detailer provided?

If the front sensors can be compromised by PPF, why is covering the rear radar sensors with PPF okay (or at least not advised against)?

How dirty are you allowed to get your car before you impair the sensors (and void the warranty until you clean it ?)

I wonder if this detailer has had a bad experience with radar sensors and metallic PPF, and now doesn't want to take the risk?

 

[Fun TC Driving]

Is this Porsche reacting to a circumstance on one car and issuing the most conservation warning, or is there truly something substantively different on the Cayenne EV causing the Porsche warning to become, if ignored, a near universal or universal consequence when PPF were applied in those specific areas?

 

[Throb]

Sounds like you can’t even ceramic coat as this would alter paint thickness …may be wrong…who knows

Maybe people on the forum who've had ceramic coating on their Cayennes could let us know if they've had any issues? I suspect not.

 

[Matt-Taycan]

How strange! the sensor is located behind actual bodywork and paint yet a layer of PPF causes an issue...

If i have to cancel my Xpel PPF, my installer's gonna hate me. Messed him around so much already with all the delays

I've emailed Xpel for their opinion

 

[Wivenhoe]

Maybe people on the forum who've had ceramic coating on their Cayennes could let us know if they've had any issues? I suspect not.

I had mine ceramic coated in the UK, not PPF. No issue after. The dealer also offered ceramic coating so it can’t be seen as causing a problem.

 

[Matt-Taycan]

I think PPF will be fine. This stealth conversion was commissioned by Porsche Centre Wolverhampton as a showroom car

 

[Clod Reed]

They're warranty is void

 

[Clod Reed]

 

[1AX]

Had both PPF and ceramic coatings - no issues so far..