PPF And Ceramic Coating Look Amazing

[Sonoma1]

View attachment 422327 View attachment 422328 View attachment 422329 i was a skeptic about whether PPF and ceramic coating were really necessary or just something car nuts do. I’ve owned lots of cars and never thought to do it before. However, after seeing some of the nasty paint posts on here, I decided I’d rather be safe than sorry. So I had SunTek PPF wrap done in the right places and CQuartz done. While I was at it, I had the center console done. I must say the car looks fantastic. Like a museum piece. I’m a little afraid to drive it now. Only problem is that I am now obligated to wash my own car, something I haven’t done since college. Pictures attached.

Looks like you still have your paper plates, do you mind sharing what the costs were, and if they had to do any paint correction first?

 

[Kleenerth3]

Ok guys. All these pics of beautiful ceramic jobs has spurred me into action. Adams ceramic coating should be here in a few days and I'm wondering if the Aero rims are powder coated? If they are, should I hit them anyway? Being metallic powder, would I streak them? I can't find any material telling me what's up.

 

[Rudedog]

The first thing I did when I bought my 2015 Model S was put a couple of good scratches on it with a church key (down low toward the rear). From then on I didn't need to worry about appearances (and it has NO EFFECT on my reason for buying a P85D rocket)!!

 

[Wennfred]

$1400 for the PPF, $1200 for the CQuartz. No separate charge for the center console and they fixed some road rash on one of my wheels for free. Expensive but if it protects the finish, I'll be happy.

You call that Expensive? You’re lucky to pay that, 2300.00 whole front end Xpel PPF which includes hood, fenders, bumper, side mirrors, headlights, fog lights, rocker panel and the rear luggage protection area. The Ceramic Coat is 2500.00 for the whole car.

Fred

 

[Wennfred]

I've got about $300 of various washes, mitts, special buckets, etc. coming to protect the finish. Most of it is CarPro stuff recommended by the guy who did the work. I'm going to look ridiculous the first time I try to figure out how to wash the car!

Washed my car today for the first time, came out like new, used this wash & wax, very easy to use. This car has nicks in the windshield, no paint chips anywhere in the front, XPEL PPF works great. PPF installed first week in April.

 

[Boomer543]

Washed my car today for the first time, came out like new, used this wash & wax, very easy to use. This car has nicks in the windshield, no paint chips anywhere in the front, XPEL PPF works great. PPF installed first week in April.


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Can't use that with the ceramic coating. Anything with "wax" in it is a no-no. Almost looking forward to washing my car. Came THIS close to buying a pressure washer and a foam cannon yesterday. I think my wife's going to kill me as it is!!

 

[Wennfred]

Can't use that with the ceramic coating. Anything with "wax" in it is a no-no. Almost looking forward to washing my car. Came THIS close to buying a pressure washer and a foam cannon yesterday. I think my wife's going to kill me as it is!!

Good to know, I don’t think I will pay the $2500.00
for ceramic coating, the paint job looks amazingly shiny and clean. I’m fine washing and waxing it myself.

 

[MpowerSkills]

hope this helps.

Great videos!

I did Xpel film over the entire car (except trunk) with Ceramic Pro (lifetime warranty) over the entire car. It’s so awesome! These videos make me so happy.

 

[Boomer543]

Good to know, I don’t think I will pay the $2500.00
for ceramic coating, the paint job looks amazingly shiny and clean. I’m fine washing and waxing it myself.

Now that I've done both, it is pretty clear to me at least that the PPF is more important than the ceramic coating. But the ceramic coating sure looks great and it is supposed to make it way easier to wash the car.

 

[MpowerSkills]

Ok guys. All these pics of beautiful ceramic jobs has spurred me into action. Adams ceramic coating should be here in a few days and I'm wondering if the Aero rims are powder coated? If they are, should I hit them anyway? Being metallic powder, would I streak them? I can't find any material telling me what's up.

The pro’s put Ceramic Pro on my 19”

 

[mangocat]

View attachment 422327 View attachment 422328 View attachment 422329 i was a skeptic about whether PPF and ceramic coating were really necessary or just something car nuts do. I’ve owned lots of cars and never thought to do it before. However, after seeing some of the nasty paint posts on here, I decided I’d rather be safe than sorry. So I had SunTek PPF wrap done in the right places and CQuartz done. While I was at it, I had the center console done. I must say the car looks fantastic. Like a museum piece. I’m a little afraid to drive it now. Only problem is that I am now obligated to wash my own car, something I haven’t done since college. Pictures attached.

For those that are handy, you can buy the ceramic coat for about $29 on Amazon and it is easy to apply like car wax. I did it to all my cars! No need to pay those outrageous fees they are charging. Also there are lots of videos on youtube.com on the best method to apply. Just follow the directions and keep out of the sunlight when you do it. Check Amazone here:
https://www.amazon.com/automotive-H...eramic+9h+car&qid=1561671857&s=gateway&sr=8-4

 

[Kleenerth3]

The pro’s put Ceramic Pro on my 19”

I was hoping it was painted. Thanks for the tip. I'll pull the wheels off anyway to make it easier and try the inside first.
Can't wait to see the blue pop!

 

[Pingpong]

Is there a reason the shop chose to use Cquartz instead of Skin? CarPro makes both products and Skin is specifically designed to protect PPF and vinyl wrap.

 

[Burrito]

thats the reason there... i put cquartz uk 3.0 over the areas of my car with ppf... if my car was wrapped i would go for skin since is specific for wraps

 

[wgood33]

I have Opti-Coat Pro Plus ceramic. I only spot wash after dirty Florida buggy road trips. I park outside and a few times a week I use the dew and sometimes a little water and just wipe the car clean. With the multi fiber cloth it gleams.

Did you put it on the glass?

 

[Pingpong]

thats the reason there... i put cquartz uk 3.0 over the areas of my car with ppf... if my car was wrapped i would go for skin since is specific for wraps

Skin is designed for both wraps and PPF. Cquartz was designed for paint. It can go on other surfaces too but generally won’t have the same durability.

 

[Boomer543]

For those that are handy, you can buy the ceramic coat for about $29 on Amazon and it is easy to apply like car wax. I did it to all my cars! No need to pay those outrageous fees they are charging. Also there are lots of videos on youtube.com on the best method to apply. Just follow the directions and keep out of the sunlight when you do it. Check Amazone here:
https://www.amazon.com/automotive-H...eramic+9h+car&qid=1561671857&s=gateway&sr=8-4

I looked at some of this stuff online. I don't think it lasts as long as a "real" ceramic coat. Mine's supposed to be good for 3-4 years.