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Originally Posted by 240idax
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Originally Posted by randomusername
Can someone explain to a complete novice:
1) what ceramic coating is meant to do when applied in addition to PPF; and
2) what needs to be avoided before ceramic coating and/or PPF (e.g., car washes it sounds like?)
I don't want to have issues out the gate!
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The ceramic coating over PPF provides an additional thin layer of protection to the PPF itself. It adds UV protection which can prevent PPF from yellowing. One of the main benefits to ceramic is that it will still add the hydrophobic layer making it extremely easy to keep clean. Ceramic manufactures have stated that it does not affect the PPF's ability to self heal.
Prior to ceramic the car should basically be UNTOUCHED. Some amount of paint correction is built into most shops ceramic costs and even brand new cars need some correction, but significant paint correction will cost more. I.e. Do not let the dealer wash/detail the car. If it needs to be washed, stick to lightly hand washing - no pressure washing or touch car washes |
One more question. Should the shipping protection stay on the car too? Can someone even drive with that still on?