Ppf and ceramic coating, good price?

Shoretel · 07-30-2021, 09:58 PM

Swung by my local paint and detailing place to get some estimates.

For the following they quoted me $3300 total. I'm in the Bay Area.

PPF

Entire Hood
Full Fenders
Bumper
Headlights
Door Cups
Front of side mirrors
Rear Luggage Area

Ceramic Coating

5 year warranty
1 layer of 9H on paintwork and trim
1 layer of Light on paintwork and trim
1 layer of Wheels & Calipers on wheel faces
2 layers of Rain on windshield and glass

Good deal?

kwarden13 · 07-30-2021, 11:06 PM

I’ve been looking into this too. What is the difference between ppf and ceramic coating?

bandersen · 07-31-2021, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kwarden13

I’ve been looking into this too. What is the difference between ppf and ceramic coating?

The difference? Two totally different things. PPF is like saran-wrap for your car, with some protection against rocks, etc. Ceramic coating is a chemical based 'nano technology' application that creates a more hardened service on top of the paint. Many people here do both (for cost though, I will be doing just PPF). Do an internet search on both topics....

nZtiZia · 07-31-2021, 03:16 PM

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What is the difference between ppf and ceramic coating?

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Luminor513 · 07-31-2021, 04:59 PM

That's a very good deal. I wouldn't hesitate with that kind of price.

-Vanguard- · 07-31-2021, 05:01 PM

Not all PPFs are created equal.

Xpel and STEK dynoshield are the 2 that stand out above the other brands in terms of yellowing and durability.

There's a guy on youtube who tested like 8 different brands for 15 months and all except STEK and Xpel yellowed or darkened.

They ALL lost their self healing capabilities by around 6 months however.

Xpel has the absolute strongest glue of any brand and will resist lift off more as benefit.

bandersen · 07-31-2021, 05:24 PM

Thought this article was decent - for what it's worth from the internet -
https://www.exclusivedetail.com/best...otection-film/

I'm thinking of going w/Suntek over XPEL for the hydroponic 'extras' - am not thinking of PPF + ceramic...just PPF (or is that completely dumb idea?)...

Vanguard - thanks for the Stek mention...I looked them up, sounds great - but no installers anywhere...I've reached out to them to see if that's a glitch....

JimVR4 · 08-02-2021, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shoretel

Swung by my local paint and detailing place to get some estimates.

For the following they quoted me $3300 total. I'm in the Bay Area.

PPF

Entire Hood
Full Fenders
Bumper
Headlights
Door Cups
Front of side mirrors
Rear Luggage Area

Ceramic Coating

5 year warranty
1 layer of 9H on paintwork and trim
1 layer of Light on paintwork and trim
1 layer of Wheels & Calipers on wheel faces
2 layers of Rain on windshield and glass

Good deal?

For what it's worth I also live in the bay area and paid 2700 cash for your PPF list minus the last item and done with Xpel. I did not get any ceramic. I would confirm materials and reputation. Mine is flawless, it's very difficult to find the edges and I checked all the bumper pieces and there are a lot!

justalexio · 08-10-2021, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shoretel

Swung by my local paint and detailing place to get some estimates.

For the following they quoted me $3300 total. I'm in the Bay Area.

PPF

Entire Hood
Full Fenders
Bumper
Headlights
Door Cups
Front of side mirrors
Rear Luggage Area

Ceramic Coating

5 year warranty
1 layer of 9H on paintwork and trim
1 layer of Light on paintwork and trim
1 layer of Wheels & Calipers on wheel faces
2 layers of Rain on windshield and glass

Good deal?

Our shop is in SoCal and we would quote you a little bit less than that.

x6bruin · 09-29-2021, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by justalexio

Our shop is in SoCal and we would quote you a little bit less than that.

Hi @justalexio! Can you send me your shop detail by any chance? Looking to get full PPF and getting quoted $6K+. Thanks!

justalexio · 09-29-2021, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by x6bruin

Quote:

Originally Posted by justalexio

Our shop is in SoCal and we would quote you a little bit less than that.

Hi @justalexio! Can you send me your shop detail by any chance? Looking to get full PPF and getting quoted $6K+. Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by x6bruin

Quote:

Originally Posted by justalexio

Our shop is in SoCal and we would quote you a little bit less than that.

Hi @justalexio! Can you send me your shop detail by any chance? Looking to get full PPF and getting quoted $6K+. Thanks!

Tried to pm you but it wouldn't let me. Give us a call and we can help you out. 9496829274 Eco Luxury Detail

x6bruin · 09-29-2021, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by justalexio

Tried to pm you but it wouldn't let me. Give us a call and we can help you out. 9496829274 Eco Luxury Detail

Thanks justalexio ! It might be because my account is still new.

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