Let's not argue on what is otherwise a joyous occasion - someone's F-Type Delivery Day!
I know PhilB from the XE forums - he's a good guy, even for a mod
I think he took exception to you telling me how I feel about my car and what I should do with it. It wasn't very polite, but I'm not offended.
Am I terrified of stone chips, swirl marks etc? You bet. That's why I've spent a lot of money to protect it as best I can, for as long as I can. I love the F-Type. I've always wanted one and I've worked my arse off to get one, and nothing shows swirl marks like a black car on a sunny day! Besides, I know and trust my detailer well, and I'm happy to put my business his way. He has a barista on site and the coffee is far superior to Costa and Starbucks!
I had a 2015 XE-S in Italian Racing Red before my F-Type. It was beautiful - and I spent a tidy sum putting PPF on that too (but only the front). Before that, I had a 2012 2.2D XF - PPF was rubbish back then, so I had Gtechniq ceramic sealant applied instead. I love keeping my cars in tip-top condition, not to increase the sale value or to "protect my investment", but to keep my enjoyment of the car at maximum.