Results 1 to 9 of 9
  1. #1

    Join Date
    Aug 2018
    Posts
    5
    Post Thanks / Like

    Need ceramic coat on top of full PPF?

    Im getting full PPF done with suntek ultra. Its already quite a bit of money just to do that. To get it ceramic coated is another decent chunk of change.
    Is it really that important to put the ceramic coat on top of it? I`m hearing ceramic coat makes it easier to clean. I thought that was one of the main draws of getting ppf? Thanks.

  2. #2
    RaydiantDetail's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2016
    Location
    Atlanta
    Posts
    931
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Need ceramic coat on top of full PPF?

    The main draw of PPF is protection. You are still going to want to maintain the PPF to ensure its life as even they need to be replaced after a certain number of years. They can still get etched with bird droppings etc. This happened to my PPF.

    Have you considered just buying a coating and doing it yourself? Plenty of options to choose from for Non Pro coatings. You would save yourself a lot of money and its really not overly complicated to do if you take your time.
    Likes Stokdgs, The Guz liked this post

  3. #3

    Join Date
    Aug 2018
    Posts
    5
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Need ceramic coat on top of full PPF?

    Quote Originally Posted by RaydiantDetail View Post
    The main draw of PPF is protection. You are still going to want to maintain the PPF to ensure its life as even they need to be replaced after a certain number of years. They can still get etched with bird droppings etc. This happened to my PPF.

    Have you considered just buying a coating and doing it yourself? Plenty of options to choose from for Non Pro coatings. You would save yourself a lot of money and its really not overly complicated to do if you take your time.
    Tks for the reply. What is your opinion of the stuff from 22ple ?

  4. #4
    Rasky's Auto Detailing RaskyR1's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Eden Prairie, MN
    Posts
    5,011
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Need ceramic coat on top of full PPF?

    PPF is still very prone to etching from my experience. I always recommend having it coated for that reason but it does make cleaning easier too.
    Likes RaydiantDetail liked this post

  5. #5

    Join Date
    Aug 2018
    Posts
    5
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Need ceramic coat on top of full PPF?

    Sorry what is etching?

  6. #6

    Join Date
    May 2017
    Posts
    85
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Need ceramic coat on top of full PPF?

    Quote Originally Posted by kage65 View Post
    Sorry what is etching?
    Bird doodoo..

    ks
    2002 2V, Twin 60`s, Pi Heads, E85
    902HP @ 32psi, Silver Fox 4R70, Full Length 2.5" Exhaust, Mustang Dyno.



  7. #7
    RaydiantDetail's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2016
    Location
    Atlanta
    Posts
    931
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Need ceramic coat on top of full PPF?

    Quote Originally Posted by kage65 View Post
    Sorry what is etching?
    Yup, essentially if you leave bird droppings or bug splatter for a long time on the PPF, the acids can still eat into the PPF causing damage (similar to what it would do to your paint). While its good it is not your paint you still want to make sure the PPF is maintained properly since you have invested money in it. So to Rasky`s point coating it will help maintain the PPF, make it easier to clean, and just generally look better.

    I can`t speak to 22ple personally as I have never used the products before but I know there are people on here who have and plenty of reviews on their coatings/ products if you google it as well.

    I can recommend Gyeon and CarPro coatings as ease of use for beginners. I know certain companies now also make coatings geared specific to topping PPF as well but again no experience with those.

  8. #8

    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    LI
    Posts
    4,442
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Need ceramic coat on top of full PPF?

    I would say yes coat the PPf. I coated mine. I like the IGL products right now but there are plenty of good options.

  9. #9
    512detail's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Location
    Kyle, Tx
    Posts
    9,203
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Need ceramic coat on top of full PPF?

    Yes..coat it

    Do it yourself

    You can use gyeon matte

    It is stupid easy to use. I used it recently.

    Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk


    Brandt K.
    Likes RaydiantDetail liked this post

 

 

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. ServFaces Ceramic Coat Ultima
    By Sizzle Chest in forum Detailing Product Reviews
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 08-23-2018, 02:02 PM
  2. Ceramic coat needs some rejuvenation?
    By beanbag in forum Car Detailing Product Discussion
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 07-26-2018, 07:12 AM
  3. My First Ceramic Coat Attempt
    By SomewhereInIndy in forum Detailing Product Reviews
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 07-09-2018, 06:44 AM
  4. SpeedFreak Detailed: 2013 GTR full correction/Opti Coat/ full front film install
    By speedfreak81 in forum Click & Brag -The Detailers Showcase
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 11-27-2012, 07:26 PM
  5. Feedback on Williams F1 team ceramic coat
    By Ch96067 in forum Car Detailing Product Discussion
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 08-22-2011, 05:58 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •