PPF + Ceramic Coating Price
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Sounds reasonable...did you reach out to XPEL Austin? I really like the XPEL product versus Suntek, but it's mainly all about the installer. The guys at XPEL are good. They don't use Opticoat, they use G-Tecnique or something like that. I was quoted something like 1500 for just the ceramic coating. I did XPEL PPF (full front bumper, mirror caps, partial hood) for $700ish through them.
Again, really depends on the installer. I wouldn't think PPF and ceramic coating would be that cheap but if the installer does good work, then that's more important.
Again, really depends on the installer. I wouldn't think PPF and ceramic coating would be that cheap but if the installer does good work, then that's more important.
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Sounds reasonable...did you reach out to XPEL Austin? I really like the XPEL product versus Suntek, but it's mainly all about the installer. The guys at XPEL are good. They don't use Opticoat, they use G-Tecnique or something like that. I was quoted something like 1500 for just the ceramic coating. I did XPEL PPF (full front bumper, mirror caps, partial hood) for $700ish through them.
Again, really depends on the installer. I wouldn't think PPF and ceramic coating would be that cheap but if the installer does good work, then that's more important.
Again, really depends on the installer. I wouldn't think PPF and ceramic coating would be that cheap but if the installer does good work, then that's more important.
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A place called ProReflection. Xpel Austin said he was decent. I’ve spoken to the owner a few times already. He has several good google reviews. I was going to go with SunTint who i’ve used several times and PR matched their price and threw in the Opticoat for cheap.
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Let me know now how it goes with PR!
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Here are some pics from the installation on my black coupe in Xpel Stealth:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-c63s-...63s-coupe.html
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For a car this expensive, it would be worth your while to save up for the Xpel. The guys in Austin did a great job on my coupe and the customer service and installation are what you are paying the premium for. If the budget wrap starts to bubble up or peel up on the corners you are going to be kicking yourself... This car is not easy to wrap and the there are a lot of high tension nooks and crannies.
Here are some pics from the installation on my black coupe in Xpel Stealth:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-c63s-...63s-coupe.html
Here are some pics from the installation on my black coupe in Xpel Stealth:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-c63s-...63s-coupe.html
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For a car this expensive, it would be worth your while to save up for the Xpel. The guys in Austin did a great job on my coupe and the customer service and installation are what you are paying the premium for. If the budget wrap starts to bubble up or peel up on the corners you are going to be kicking yourself... This car is not easy to wrap and the there are a lot of high tension nooks and crannies.
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Both Suntek Ultra and Xpel Ultimate are great films that self heal. The Suntek has a hydrophobic coating on it, but that wears out quickly so don't let that be a decider.
I highly recommend ceramic coating on top of the film. I personally have used Cquartz Finest Reserve, OptiCoat, and Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra. I like the Gtechniq the best.
I highly recommend ceramic coating on top of the film. I personally have used Cquartz Finest Reserve, OptiCoat, and Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra. I like the Gtechniq the best.
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His website's gallery has a ton of cars, not sure which ones are Xpel. There are a few Merc's too
PR PPF Gallery
PR PPF Gallery
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PR does XPel too just thought it was going to be out of my budget and didn't realize XPel protects the car better than Suntek. I just texted with the guy at PR and he has XPel Ultimate. He will do my car with Xpel for the same price and it includes a 10 year warranty. I don't know that he is a certified installer of XPel. He has done a ton of cars. I think I might be ok giving them a try.
That was a major incentive to me, because while my Audi paint was protected, the film on the front looked trashed after just 2 years.
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http://www.xpel.com/clearbra_install...s/Texas/Austin
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It is important to verify that the shop is authorized Xpel installer - you can do this through the Xpel website. If you anticipate using the 10-year warranty, this will likely be a factor especially if the shop doesn't make good on their word (Xpel will rectify the situation installer or have another authorized installer make it right).
http://www.xpel.com/clearbra_install...s/Texas/Austin
http://www.xpel.com/clearbra_install...s/Texas/Austin
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It is important to verify that the shop is authorized Xpel installer - you can do this through the Xpel website. If you anticipate using the 10-year warranty, this will likely be a factor especially if the shop doesn't make good on their word (Xpel will rectify the situation installer or have another authorized installer make it right).
http://www.xpel.com/clearbra_install...s/Texas/Austin
http://www.xpel.com/clearbra_install...s/Texas/Austin
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IIRC, SunTek doesn’t warranty against rock chips and damage to the film as a result of them. XPEL does (at least, when installed by XPEL directly).
That was a major incentive to me, because while my Audi paint was protected, the film on the front looked trashed after just 2 years.
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I got my appointment setup with Xpel Austin for full front Xpel Ultimate + GTechniq for ~ $2100. Is $650 for GTechniq ceramic coating a fair price or am I paying too much?
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Edit: Is that for coating the whole car?
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Minor correction only, and coating for the full car. Full coating + full correction total w/o tax I was quoted $1300. Full front ppf with discounts they gave me $1500 (w/o tax). I had called them, spoke to them for a while, told them about PR and haggled the price. I'm going over what I wanted to spend and in the long run I think it's worth my while since my ride is Obsidian Black and I plan on keeping the car for a while.
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Minor correction only, and coating for the full car. Full coating + full correction total w/o tax I was quoted $1300. Full front ppf with discounts they gave me $1500 (w/o tax). I had called them, spoke to them for a while, told them about PR and haggled the price. I'm going over what I wanted to spend and in the long run I think it's worth my while since my ride is Obsidian Black and I plan on keeping the car for a while.
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I'm going to drop by, show them the paint and work with them on what to do. I'll keep you posted!
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What type of gtechniq coating?
Their top coating is called crystal Serum Ultra. $650 for that is an extremely good deal.
Also, I would double confirm the rock chip warranty. I haven’t heard of Xpel covering that before. That would make Xpel a no brainer if true though.
Their top coating is called crystal Serum Ultra. $650 for that is an extremely good deal.
Also, I would double confirm the rock chip warranty. I haven’t heard of Xpel covering that before. That would make Xpel a no brainer if true though.
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I thought that since it was brand new it wouldn't need paint correction. After taking it by there, it does and they showed me why. I had a bunch of swirls. I've never really cared so much about the paint before. I knew this would be a higher priority with a black car, and now that I'm getting it done I've learned a lot. I plan on keeping the car for a long time so it makes perfect sense to get this done. Thanks for the advise JW and everyone! I decided to get the full front PPF, paint correction and ceramic later this month.
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I'm not sure which one, good point I'll check with them.
I thought that since it was brand new it wouldn't need paint correction. After taking it by there, it does and they showed me why. I had a bunch of swirls. I've never really cared so much about the paint before. I knew this would be a higher priority with a black car, and now that I'm getting it done I've learned a lot. I plan on keeping the car for a long time so it makes perfect sense to get this done. Thanks for the advise JW and everyone! I decided to get the full front PPF, paint correction and ceramic later this month.
I thought that since it was brand new it wouldn't need paint correction. After taking it by there, it does and they showed me why. I had a bunch of swirls. I've never really cared so much about the paint before. I knew this would be a higher priority with a black car, and now that I'm getting it done I've learned a lot. I plan on keeping the car for a long time so it makes perfect sense to get this done. Thanks for the advise JW and everyone! I decided to get the full front PPF, paint correction and ceramic later this month.
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