SunTek Reaction has 'built-in' ceramic So the gloss should be same as paint with ceramic. Longevity is greater (no need for re-coats) and warranty is 12 years. You want zero difference in gloss between PPF that has no ceramic and non PPF. That would be the point, no?
Gloss:
No ceramic on paint = Non-ceramic PPF Ceramic on paint = Non-ceramic PPF + ceramic coat on film Ceramic on paint = Ceramic PPF
Protection:
No PPF < Any PPF No PPF + Ceramic < Any PPF with or without ceramic coat on film
I've used SunTek since 2002. Multiple cars. Quality and durability improves every year or so. For any imperfections I pour hot water on it and it basically self heals. To an extent.
Just be aware that matte on MSM is very subtle. That's why I'm going with Reaction vs Ultra Defense Matte. That and the ceramic 'built-in'.
Im going to go on record as saying that someone who has had experience with all 3 combos of ceramic vs PPF vs freshly waxed paint, that any gloss differences between the three are not noticeable to (at least) 99.9% of the population. Maybe with a gloss meter and microscope, but not to the naked eye.
I was simply pointing out that the posted pics of cars that have just had PPF installed, look the same gloss wise as freshly washed cars coming just off the lot with no PPF.
And Im not discounting the protective qualities of PPF. Just dispelling any potential myth that somehow the car is glossier with PPF.
And to me/my experience, nothing is glossier than a freshly washed/waxed surface. So my habit is when I take about 15 mins every other weak to apply a quick spray of Hybrid ceramic spray onto the car and wipe off. Beads are small/tight and hydrophobicity is at its max. So for me, expensive ceramic coatings (I thought the full ceramic fad was since replaced by Graphene?) arent a necessity as I dont need the "lasts years with just one coat of ceramic" aspect.
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