[kattz]

So, new X4M on the way.

Dealer going to apply Glasscoat to it. I looked into it, seems legit.

Was going to PPF the nose of the car, splash areas behind wheels, and mirror caps. PPF guy says so slick he will have to POLISH OFF the Glasscoat with compound before PPF will stick.

Dealer states they can apply Glasscoat after PPF, but there is a risk of discoloration between where PPF stops and Glasscoat starts over time.

Thoughts?

[Burrcold]

Don't bother with any dealer added exterior protection. Decline it and do your PPF and ceramic coating if you want to from a 3rd party.

Are they charging you for this Glasscoat?

[c1pher]

If whatever it is they put on the car discolors the paint, no thank you.

Ceramic is not as strong as PPF. PPF every time. You can apply ceramic to PPF if you want but it’s self healing now and naturally hydrophobic. PPF can still etch and get water spots but I find it a bit more forgiving than just paint.

[kattz]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

Don't bother with any dealer added exterior protection. Decline it and do your PPF and ceramic coating if you want to from a 3rd party.

Are they charging you for this Glasscoat?

Yes, and Simoniz warranties the vehicle free from spotting, sap damage, and quite a lot more for basically "liffetime" - 10 years +. I'm not sold, dealer isn't forcing it on me. $800.

I have XPEL Ceramic on my Legacy GT, and it has PPF on the hood and all nose similar to a bra, and the headlamps have a tinted PPF. Been on for about 5 years, wash with Chemical Bros products.





I want ceramic on the car, but I want PPF as well. PPF guy works with most of the luxury dealerships in the Cincy area, and he states the Glasscoat is "damn good". But can't put PPF over it. Won't stick.

Dealer is warning "Look, we can't do both. The concern that over time, UV will change what's under the PPF that doesn't have the coating over what has the coating on it is both reasonable and valid".

The dealer has been both honest and not pushy about anything. Best dealer experience in my lifetime.

This car is my last one. I can't physically wash and wax it weekly, and don't want the front eaten up with stone bruises etc. It needs to last me until I'm finished.

So, is there a ceramic coating that PPF sticks to?

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by kattz

Yes, and Simoniz warranties the vehicle free from spotting, sap damage, and quite a lot more for basically "liffetime" - 10 years +. I'm not sold, dealer isn't forcing it on me. $800.

I have XPEL Ceramic on my Legacy GT, and it has PPF on the hood and all nose similar to a bra, and the headlamps have a tinted PPF. Been on for about 5 years, wash with Chemical Bros products.

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I want ceramic on the car, but I want PPF as well. PPF guy works with most of the luxury dealerships in the Cincy area, and he states the Glasscoat is "damn good". But can't put PPF over it. Won't stick.

Dealer is warning "Look, we can't do both. The concern that over time, UV will change what's under the PPF that doesn't have the coating over what has the coating on it is both reasonable and valid".

The dealer has been both honest and not pushy about anything. Best dealer experience in my lifetime.

This car is my last one. I can't physically wash and wax it weekly, and don't want the front eaten up with stone bruises etc. It needs to last me until I'm finished.

So, is there a ceramic coating that PPF sticks to?

Don't do any ceramic coating from the dealer...get your PPF done and then have a ceramic coating applied after. Save your $800 and put it towards the cost of ceramic from your PPF guy or another 3rd party.