ceramic coating

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Can you put the ceramic coating over the vinyl stripes?

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[hackney]

My recommendation if you are budget limited - PPF the front bumper and mirrors, and coat the rest of the car(including on top of the PPF)

Also, you should STRONGLY consider applying PPF to the rear fenders in front of the rear wheels as well as the lower part behind the rear wheels... They are MAGNETS for rocks and my car had significant chips within the first couple thousand miles.

That is what I am going to do.Front area & wing mirrors.Then ceramic coating with ‘Kamikazi’Zipang.

 

[Bikeman315]

Can you put the ceramic coating over the vinyl stripes?

Absolutely.

 

[Lorne34]

I've had 3 mustangs now and the first two I did the ppf on the front bumper and ceramic coating over the rest. The ceramic definitely helps keep the car clean longer and makes washing 100 times easier. The ppf is great, but if you are ocd it can be a problem. I noticed in some areas where a large rock hit the ppf it tore or bubbled up and would not properly heal. It wasn't often but it happened. Nothing is 100% bullet proof. All depends upon how much protection you want and are willing to spend on it $$. At the end of the day it's a moving object and it's going to get chips, dirt, etc... just have to keep a balanced perspective on it..

 

[hackney]

I've had 3 mustangs now and the first two I did the ppf on the front bumper and ceramic coating over the rest. The ceramic definitely helps keep the car clean longer and makes washing 100 times easier. The ppf is great, but if you are ocd it can be a problem. I noticed in some areas where a large rock hit the ppf it tore or bubbled up and would not properly heal. It wasn't often but it happened. Nothing is 100% bullet proof. All depends upon how much protection you want and are willing to spend on it $$. At the end of the day it's a moving object and it's going to get chips, dirt, etc... just have to keep a balanced perspective on it..

I am about to get mine done in about 3 weeks.2 stage paint correction,& Kamikaze ceramic coating,as well as getting the front PPF treatment.

 

[xSouthSyde]

I had cermamic coating done on my last 3 cars. $800 AUD per car for opti coat pro with 5 year warranty. It’s a very good affordable option, easy to clean, protects from minor scratches and very happy with it.
It won’t stop stone chips but I didn’t want to spend top dollar when I don’t know how long I’ll have the car for.

 

[hackney]

I had cermamic coating done on my last 3 cars. $800 AUD per car for opti coat pro with 5 year warranty. It’s a very good affordable option, easy to clean, protects from minor scratches and very happy with it.
It won’t stop stone chips but I didn’t want to spend top dollar when I don’t know how long I’ll have the car for.

Mine won’t be going anywhere for the foreseeable future.It is not a daily driver.The other vehicle we have is the main vehicle.We are getting both vehicles done though.

 

[xSouthSyde]

Mine won’t be going anywhere for the foreseeable future.It is not a daily driver.The other vehicle we have is the main vehicle.We are getting both vehicles done though.

Yep, mine is a daily and I work in a dusty environment so the Opticoat Pro Ceramic coating has been great for me. I couldn’t recommend it more, especially for the price.
If you are willing to spend a bit more then PPF is also a good option.

 

[hackney]

Yep, mine is a daily and I work in a dusty environment so the Opticoat Pro Ceramic coating has been great for me. I couldn’t recommend it more, especially for the price.
If you are willing to spend a bit more then PPF is also a good option.

I am going with the Kamikaze ceramic coating(pricey stuff!) The other car is just getting GTechnic.Opticoat was one of the first available.So many more products out there now,Check out ‘Car Craft auto detailing’(YouTube) Sandro is just amazing!Without doubt one of the best out there.

 

[Bikeman315]

I am about to get mine done in about 3 weeks.2 stage paint correction,& Kamikaze ceramic coating,as well as getting the front PPF treatment.

I would recommend getting your ”A” pillars done with PPF as well. They can be a magnet for rock hits.

 

[hackney]

I would recommend getting your ”A” pillars done with PPF as well. They can be a magnet for rock hits.

Thanks! Hang the expense!

 

[Bikeman315]

Thanks! Hang the expense!

It only cost me $100 US which includes the leading edge of the roof panel.

 

[hackney]

It only cost me $100 US which includes the leading edge of the roof panel.

I have been quoted $850(AUD) for the front.

 

[Bikeman315]

I have been quoted $850(AUD) for the front.

Mine was $900.00 US in May of 2019

Paint Protection Film Install - Partial Front
- Front Bumper
- Partial Hood
- Partial Fenders
- Mirrors
- A Pillars

 

[hackney]

Mine was $900.00 US in May of 2019

Paint Protection Film Install - Partial Front
- Front Bumper
- Partial Hood
- Partial Fenders
- Mirrors
- A Pillars

How do find the durability of the stuff?

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