Do not confuse PPF with Ceramic/Graphine coating. As I understand it, PPF is a clear film that is applied to only areas prone to rock chips and the like (had it on a Lexus and it preserved the front end beautifully).Okay, so it seems like the PPF is more what I'm looking for, with my main goal to be preventing dings and scratches and such. I got a quote from a local shop for an "Opti-Coat Pro Plus" (lotta buzz words lol) that's a professional grade ceramic coating (with paint correction) that has a 7 year warranty, which sounds good I guess. But's it's $1600 (plus tax), which is like twice the price of the PPF the dealer offers. Is it really TWICE as good? I doubt it. So I am leaning towards the Mopar PPF.
Ceramic coatings whether DYI or professionally applied last varying periods of time depending on product used and are applied to the entire vehicle, wheels, vinyl and of course all paint. These coatings protect from UV and various airborne contaminants and make maintenance washings easier. I have never had ceramic coating but will on the Limited but still deciding on DYI or professional.
And the PPF goes on first and Ceramic is applied over it. In my opinion PPF is a no brainier. Ceramic, I'll have to noodle out!