Recommendations for ceramic/PPF shops around Boston

Cleanspoon · 06-02-2025, 11:42 PM

Hi Everyone,
I just bought a 15k mile, 2018 m2, and I’m looking for a good detail shop to do some paint correction, a ceramic coating, and possibly have the front bumper PPF’d as well. Car is in great shape, no scratches, chips or dents, just some hazing/swirl marks; but I think the previous owner went through an automatic car wash a few too many times.

If my budget was higher I would do more or full PPF, but with a kid on the way, I’m trying to keep it mid-range/reasonable. I had a GTI previously that I had a full ceramic coating on and it looked great.

I got a quote from AVI in Newton, and they seem like an awesome shop, but it was about triple most other quotes I’ve been getting. Anyone have any good experiences at a reasonable rate?
Thanks in advance.

*also I know this should probably go in the regional forum, but that one seems pretty empty - apologies.

mattmcmhn · 06-05-2025, 09:16 AM

I just purchased an 840, I'm going to do a front PPF (full hood, full fenders, front bumper, mirrors, headlights) and tint throught Elite Auto Spa in Lawrence. Thinking of adding a ceramic coating as well as I want some paint correction on the rest of the car, but not totally decided on that yet. Will post feedback when I've had it done in a week.

Edit: did also get a quote from Automotive Elegance in Andover and it was literally identical to Elite Auto Spa

zero2sixtyZ · 06-13-2025, 08:45 AM

Unique Car Care did the PPF and Ceramic on my previous F15. Friends of mine have gone through Unique and Craft Detailing with great results.

jkoral · 06-13-2025, 08:51 AM

I have used both Unique and Automotive Elegance. Not sure if they are the most cost effective shops.

eep2378 · 06-19-2025, 09:09 AM

Its about an hour south of Boston, but KickinCustoms in Raynham does great work. The owner is meticulous and a great guy. Just had my M340i windows tinted and full front PPF installed. Excellent work.

https://www.kickincustoms.com/

Mech Spec · 06-19-2025, 09:44 AM

There's a lot of great shops around here, I'd hit up the one closest to where you actually live since its good to build a relationship with the detailer. Are you west of the city?

06-02-2025, 11:42 PM	#1
Cleanspoon New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 21 VW GTI & 18 M2 (hopefully) Join Date: Apr 2025 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Recommendations for ceramic/PPF shops around Boston Hi Everyone, I just bought a 15k mile, 2018 m2, and I’m looking for a good detail shop to do some paint correction, a ceramic coating, and possibly have the front bumper PPF’d as well. Car is in great shape, no scratches, chips or dents, just some hazing/swirl marks; but I think the previous owner went through an automatic car wash a few too many times. If my budget was higher I would do more or full PPF, but with a kid on the way, I’m trying to keep it mid-range/reasonable. I had a GTI previously that I had a full ceramic coating on and it looked great. I got a quote from AVI in Newton, and they seem like an awesome shop, but it was about triple most other quotes I’ve been getting. Anyone have any good experiences at a reasonable rate? Thanks in advance. *also I know this should probably go in the regional forum, but that one seems pretty empty - apologies.
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06-05-2025, 09:16 AM	#2
mattmcmhn Private First Class 21 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2022 840i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Merrimack Valley MA iTrader: (3)	I just purchased an 840, I'm going to do a front PPF (full hood, full fenders, front bumper, mirrors, headlights) and tint throught Elite Auto Spa in Lawrence. Thinking of adding a ceramic coating as well as I want some paint correction on the rest of the car, but not totally decided on that yet. Will post feedback when I've had it done in a week. Edit: did also get a quote from Automotive Elegance in Andover and it was literally identical to Elite Auto Spa
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zero2sixtyZ Colonel 1060 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: e92 + f15 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cambridge, MA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [9.62] 2015 X5 xdrive50i [10.00]	Unique Car Care did the PPF and Ceramic on my previous F15. Friends of mine have gone through Unique and Craft Detailing with great results.
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jkoral Colonel 1254 Rep 2,155 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 LBB 6MT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA iTrader: (7)	I have used both Unique and Automotive Elegance. Not sure if they are the most cost effective shops.
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eep2378 New Member 5 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M340i XDrive Join Date: Apr 2025 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Its about an hour south of Boston, but KickinCustoms in Raynham does great work. The owner is meticulous and a great guy. Just had my M340i windows tinted and full front PPF installed. Excellent work. https://www.kickincustoms.com/
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Mech Spec Lieutenant Colonel 2088 Rep 1,831 Posts Drives: '25 M240xi Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (1) Garage List '25 BMW M240i Xdrive [9.00]	There's a lot of great shops around here, I'd hit up the one closest to where you actually live since its good to build a relationship with the detailer. Are you west of the city? __________________ 2025 M240i Xdrive TNM *~~Build Thread~~*
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