I have PPF on the front end and mirrors on my C7. Several years ago I was on the #404 N/B at night. I hit a patch a spilled asphalt at 110 km/hr. It sounded like a machine gun hitting my car. The front and sides were doted with black marks and small stones. The front end took the worst. Some areas of the PPF were imbedded with small stones and a few spots the PPF was torn. The PPF saved the paint otherwise I would of have to repaint the entire front end. I would get it again.
Question Skipping PPF and Ceramic
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Just picked this up at CT and used it today.
Applies real easy, goes a long way, don’t need much at all to do the whole car, probably be able to do the car 10 times.
Spray a small amount on an applicator and wipe it on, wait until you see it go like rainbows and buff off, it buffs off easy by hand, no power tool required.
Don’t know how long it will last but seems very good.
I know ceramic coat for rim works great. Super easy to rinse wash off the brake dust.
I picked up my 2025 C8 in June and str8 to get PPF. Got the whole front bumper, hood, fenders, A-Pillars, mirrors, and rocker panels.
Worth the investment.
Had my Lexus done same way.
X-Pel in Georgetown
Ask for Medd. 647 524 6311
Great guy and does a fantastic job and the most reasonable of the others that I contacted.
I'll put my Ceramic Coating jobs up against any professionals, any day. As noted, Prep is everything and time consuming. As for products .. they are all readily available to anyone just do your homework so you understand what your getting and the level of effort to apply.
As for PPF, not a fan personally. I hear people paying $10k+ to get a car done, and my head just spins. I've never had it, never will .... Its personal preference at best. In full transparency I had some of my new Carbon Fiber parts done as they were expensive, and I'm simply unimpressed.
Dont tailgate, get a Novistretch for $300 .... and drive. Dings may or may not ever happen, is what it is. Adds character
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I'm gonna puke! Do you put plastic on your couches when company comes or do you take it off?Dont tailgate, get a Novistretch for $300 .... and drive. Dings may or may not ever happen, is what it is. Adds character
You can't see PPF. You can see a novistretch
Bras are saxy !
No offence but Personally I think those “ bras “ are UAK . And are they substantial enough to prevent a rock chip ? And aren’t they just bug catchers ? For some reason that’s what I thought they were for . I did splurge to have the front end of my car covered with PPF and the day after I picked it up for the first time had a rock from a transport truck hit right on the edge of the hood in front of the windshield which then hit the windshield. Freaked me out the car being one day old. Fortunately it didn’t damage the windshield nor the paint which surprised me given the noise of the impact.Bras are saxy !
When I got pulled over and looked the rock had ripped a tear in the PPF which no question in my mind would have caused a nasty chip in the paint. The PPF may well have reduced the impact on the windshield preventing a chip but of course there’s no way to know for sure. I’m not sorry I had it installed but of course
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I have one I won for a C7 that has never been out of the box
I got mine end of October 2024 and haven't ppf'd it yet. The dealer had put on a courtesy nano coating before delivering it to me....this definitely wont protect it but it looks good and was free. I own the car. No rock chips yet (2800 km) ...im in Montreal and very careful when I drive. But you never know. No regrets yet
You may want to consider this …..
Applying Paint Protection Film (PPF) onto a car that already has ceramic coating is generally not recommended because ceramic coating creates a slick, water-repellent surface that can interfere with the adhesive on the PPF. This can lead to poor adhesion, causing the PPF to lift or bubble over time.
The best practice is to apply PPF first, then apply ceramic coating on top. Ceramic coating over PPF enhances protection, adds gloss, and provides hydrophobic properties while allowing the PPF to adhere properly.
If a car already has ceramic coating and you want PPF, the ceramic coating usually needs to be fully polished off before applying PPF to ensure good adhesion. Some sources also mention that modern PPF adhesives can sometimes bond well over ceramic coatings, but this is less reliable and not generally recommended by professionals.
In summary:
• PPF after ceramic coating: Usually problematic due to adhesion issues.
• Ceramic coating after PPF: Recommended and common practice.
• If PPF is needed after ceramic coating, polishing off the ceramic layer first is advised.
So, you should avoid applying PPF directly onto a ceramic-coated car without preparation, and ideally apply ceramic coating only after the PPF has been installed.
If you're too lazy to wax your car, by all means go the ceramic route. Bu PPF is a great protection if you plann on keeping your car any amount of years. My C7 is 10 this year and other than a couple tiny pics on the PPF, there's not a mark anywhere on the paint.
My grand cousling rubbed his fingers on the hood of my car and left marks in the PPF that won't come out. It's PPF so who cares. Had it been raw paint it would have been the last thing he did on this earth!
Hmmm , grand cousling . Is he the head of your local lodge ? …..My grand cousling rubbed his fingers on the hood of my car and left marks in the PPF that won't come out. It's PPF so who cares. Had it been raw paint it would have been the last thing he did on this earth!
My Cousins have kids who are my couslings who had kids who are my Grand couslings. Get it? Got it? Good!Hmmm , grand cousling . Is he the head of your local lodge ? …..
I'm not sure which is more disturbing, the family tree issue, or the questions surrounding whatever the kid had on his fingers.Hmmm , grand cousling . Is he the head of your local lodge ? …..
How many miles/kms ?
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Thank you
42k give or take. Most of those have been Montana, South Dakota, Idaho and Wyoming and mostly through the mountains to Vancouver the last few years.
So jealous. Those are beautiful cruise destinations in a Corvette.
I would like to do that on my bucket list. And
East coast including Cape Breton Island's Cabot Trail. 1800 kms away.
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