I got this Xpel on my paint, wheels and calipers along with PPF. This is not an economical solution but it does offer additional peace of mind. In terms of what to look for, the key is in the paint correction (especially if you are doing a coating only). Look for someone that typically works on higher end vehicles. Really good shops will have a portfolio of work that you can view in person or online.
I believe STEK is the same and has an Hydrophobic layer so my installer says I do not need a ceramic coating.
I agree with your installer. The average person can get by with PPF only (with regular maintenance). You have to be a little more “obsessed” with paint finishes to appreciate the additional value that a coated/PPF car would provide. I did it because I am just such a person. Most people aren’t and given the expense of it all, I dont think it’s worth it for most people. You can put PPF on a car without paint correction and it will look really good. Your installer is wise to not push this. My installer didnt push it either to his credit.
My installer says they check the car under their lighting room they use for paint correction and will address any issues before applying the PPF.
They say this but the dirty little secret is that PPF covers up almost all light scratches and imperfections so they really don’t need to do much to give the customer a shiny car that doesn’t show scratches. This is the reason PPF alone can be so cost effective and is best for most people.
Good point. I will do my own inspection in the Porsche showroom and if necessary ask them to move their car to the light room. Thanks for the tip.
Please don’t let me turn you into a fanatic about this. There was a time when I knew a lot less about this stuff and there was so much less to be concerned about. The punchline here is that PPF generally equals goodness…full stop. Everything else is gravy.
What's the point of ceramic coating on the paint when the STEK PPF is hydrophobic so protects better than ceramic coating?
