Paint Protection Film/ Ceramic Coating

[Dupras]

Well I’m hoping to have this PPF and ceramic done before I take delivery.

 

[Cajun_]

Do not skimp on paint correction even if its a new truck off the trailer you should still get at least a minor single stage polish to take the paint to the next level before the coating gets put on. My truck came with a couple scratches and some marks where they sanded the paint at the factory and they are all gone now.

 

[Dupras]

All great advice, thanks everyone!

 

[Gipraw]

Any quality shop should do this for at extra charge before PPF or ceramic coating. OP, unless you can do that part yourself, expect an additional $1500-2000

$1500-2000 just for paint correction?

 

[Cda3488]

What do you mean paint correction?

If anyone is interested in a ceramic coating, I am a professional detailer. My prices can’t be beat. If you live anywhere in South Louisiana let me know, I would be happy to give you a price. I live in Lafayette but willing to travel. I am traveling to West Texas next week to do two vehicles.

 

[OleNavyMane]

I did my whole truck (paint correction, ppf, ceramic coat). No regrets.

 

[ktl5005]

I always do PPF, high quality like Llumar or Xpel to front bumper, front quarter hood and fenders, mirror caps, headlights and fogs lights on every vehicle then ceramic cost the rest.

 

[Dupras]

If anyone is interested in a ceramic coating, I am a professional detailer. My prices can’t be beat. If you live anywhere in South Louisiana let me know, I would be happy to give you a price. I live in Lafayette but willing to travel. I am traveling to West Texas next week to do two vehicles.

When you hit Canada, let me know

 

[JaylonW]

Ceramic Coating Only. This is 3 weeks later. I haven't touched it and it still looks great.

 

[Wh0urdady2]

If anyone is interested in a ceramic coating, I am a professional detailer. My prices can’t be beat. If you live anywhere in South Louisiana let me know, I would be happy to give you a price. I live in Lafayette but willing to travel. I am traveling to West Texas next week to do two vehicles.

What about Memphis ?

 

[Gipraw]

View attachment 132241View attachment 132242View attachment 132243View attachment 132244Ceramic Coating Only. This is 3 weeks later. I haven't touched it and it still looks great.

Looks good. That looks like the same complex where my shop is located.

 

[wallyuwl]

I recently talked to a shop that does both ceramic and PPF. He doesn't do much PPF anymore. He uses a custom blend 9H hardness ceramic and doesn't have problems with chips and it looks better.

 

[JaylonW]

Looks good. That looks like the same complex where my shop is located.

Maybe. American detail...cypress

 

[Gipraw]

Maybe. American detail...cypress

Yep. Same place. Did you get the front window done?

 

[JaylonW]

They did all the windows... I just washed it for the first time....bugs just fell off.

 

[BowDown]

I recently talked to a shop that does both ceramic and PPF. He doesn't do much PPF anymore. He uses a custom blend 9H hardness ceramic and doesn't have problems with chips and it looks better.

I highly, highly doubt that's accurate (no, that's a lie). Ceramic coating will not protect you from rock chips one bit, it will chip like regular un-coated paint matter of fact. As for looking better, good PPF film and install wont be noticeable to anyone unless you're doing one of those 1/2 fender or 1/2 hood jobs.
This shop lied to you