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| soundslegal Member Since: 30 Oct 2021 Location: Woking Posts: 101  
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I got PPF on my Corvette at the front and sills, and ceramic on the rear / upper (non stone chip prone) areas. That was 5 years ago. I got the ceramic coat topped up this year. The PPF is great, and the ceramic makes washing a doddle (and stops stuff sticking in the first place). So I'd recommend. When my Defender comes I plan to get satin PPF applied to the main body colour areas and clear PPF to the X-dyn black skirts and bumpers etc. It's expensive but the protection is worth it I think.
Only thing I'd say is I wish I'd got the ceramic coat applied over the PPF first time around, as when I used to wash it you'd get slightly different finishes and each 'kept' the dirt differently. When I got the ceramic topped up this year I got the whole car treated, much better. The cost isn't huge. |
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14th Dec 2022 11:55am |
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| haymeister Member Since: 24 May 2021 Location: Saitama Posts: 266 
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I have Xpel PPF on the front.
My regret was not doing it on the day of collection, as I had picked up stone chips that needed correcting. If budget is no issue I would do the sides as well, I have some bramble rash which could have been avoided. 22MY Defender 110 D300 S in Pangea Green and Contrast White Roof IG defender_japan "Hulk san" |
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15th Dec 2022 7:37am |
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| Nuclear Nick Member Since: 21 Aug 2021 Location: Southwest Posts: 284
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They are two different products with different purposes. If you want physical protection against stone chips etc then PPF is the answer. If you just want a chemical barrier and appearance then go with ceramic coating. You could combine them by protecting the most vulnerable areas with PPF then treating the whole car with ceramic. Obviously complete PPF and ceramic is the ultimate answer. It’s down to the desire for protection, the use of the vehicle and budget combined with how long you plan to keep the car.
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15th Dec 2022 8:05am |
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