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I want to add that most new PPF already have hydrophobic layer/coating and it is very slick. I wouldn't waste money doing ceramic on top. If you want, you can DIY ceramic or just put on some ceramic spray. $1000+ for ceramic is a scam (to me).
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I Disagree but everyone is free to do what they want...the "ceramic sprays" are the scam. |
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06-26-2024, 09:23 AM | #26 |
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Agreed. True ceramic will protect the PPF and provide a hydrophic barrier way better than naked PPF. Especially if the car sits in the sun most days.
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Be aware that the ppf manufacturer may void the ppf warranty if you use a non-approved ceramic coating on top of your ppf. Xpel calls this out in their warranty.
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On my drives I can literally hear the small stones, sand, etc. hitting my car. If I didn't have ppf, the paint would look like garbage already with only 9k mi. There will be road construction in my area for at least the next 10 years (already planned) so every vehicle I buy goes right to the ppf shop. |
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PPF in CO is a requirement. They sand and gravel the roads every winter, all over the state. This crap never really leaves during the summer months.
We had to replace a $1,200 windshield recently. In ONE 1hr trip up the interstate, it looked like a 5yr old windshield - completely pitted and trashed. The front of the car still looks almost new after 4 years of ownership, because of the PPF.. To actually question whether PPF is an option for us CO folks is nonsensical - it's just assumed. Sunny FL or other places would be very different I'd imagine. Totally depends on where you drive and whether a lot of it is hwy or not.
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Yup, that's about right
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Luminescent Detailing did front PPF on my F80 M3 for about $2k and full PPF on my G80 M3 for about $8k. I’m definitely go back there for front PPF on my M2 when it comes this summer. I live in the city and don’t have any other recommendations. The regional forum for the G80/G82 section has recs from other places.
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Reviving my thread. MY 2025 is scheduled to go into production in 2 weeks. I am going with Frozen Pure Grey.
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Will definitely get more quotes i expect the one I got was one of the higher ones since it was Scottsdale, AZ but they also promised no lines and that the film is longer so they can tuck it around edges.
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Fwiw - I paid $2,600, including sales tax of 8.25% & after 10% repeat customer discount, for: front fascia, head lights, front grille, full hood, front fenders, side mirrors, rocker panels and lower rear bumper behind wheel opening, a-pillar and front of sunroof area. Xpel Ultimate Plus.
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At max I would just do front bumper and hood and take the financial hit if it’s less than $2k or so. No way spending 10% of a vehicles value on full PPF makes any type of financial sense especially since it needs to be replaced at some point, gets beat up, can’t be removed and sold like an exhaust if you want to trade or sell the car, won’t protect against everything…bigger debris, dings, etc.
I hate rock chips as much as the next guy but the cars I have don’t have a ton of rock chips so full PPF would be like paying $1,000 per rock deflection. Not worth it to me. |
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I would highly recommend PPF Paint Protection Film.I got my car done in Sydney but Im sure these Paint Protection companies are everywhere.I got it done here, feel free to check them out: Sydney’s Premium Car Paint Protection Centre WrapStyle Sydney providing high-quality paint protection to keep your vehicle looking like new. Wide range of products available, such as PPF (Paint Protection Film) and ceramic paint protection. https://wrapstylesydney.com.au/paint-protection/ |
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Got a quote for a little under 5K for full body 3M scotch guard PPF from a local shop here in Vegas. They mentioned August is their slowest month so there’s a significant discount. I’m trying to save a bit so they’re doing full front clip from front bumper to hood + the rocker/side skirts for 2100, and agreed I can pay the difference to get the rest done whenever. Pretty happy with that deal!
Couple other shops quoted 8K+ for the same thing. This place also had really good prices on tint and said they charge less as a newer business to gain more repeat customers (100+ 5 star yelp reviews and nothing lower than 4) so I’m going to stick with them for now haha. |
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