dcarrer0

PPF
Ceramic

TNMICH

Not sure that is an pick one type of question as many people do a combination of both. On my matte black I did partial PPF and then full body ceramic coating. Each product has its own purpose.

cryptopreneur

I did full front end PPF + wheel arches. Full body ceramic pro + full interior ceramic pro. Like @TNMICH mentioned, different products for different purposes.

Nik640

Can you see a big color difference between the PPF and non PPF areas?

dcarrer0

Since mine is white the touch up paint would be easy to use instead of using ppf...?

Craig B

I have ceramic pro lifetime coating on my G 63. I don’t have matte paint, or I would have bothPPF and ceramic.

Hodog16

I have both - PPF full front end and ceramic coating everywhere including wheels.

If I had magno I would do full PPF.

I don't see a difference. My installer wrapped the edges and did a really nice job. Took them forever though!

AC925

What are you looking for?

Ceramic is a long-term wax alternative, making it unbelievably easy to clean your rig. It also adds a ton of depth and shine to the paint. It does not protect against rock chips, scratches, or marring (regardless of what the marketing departments will tell you). I had it on my previous black G63 and it was really remarkable how well it kept the car looking clean, but even w a two bucket wash and big boi dryer it picked up light scratches that you can’t really correct out with out removing the coating.

PPF is meant to protect against rock chips and minor scratches, and works very well, but its very, very expensive. I got a quote for $7k to wrap my ‘16 63. Also, if you don't have it wrapped on the edges it can collect dirt and even peel w a pressure washer (and you shouldn’t go through a car wash with either Ceramic of PPF).

You can get a Ceramic coating for around $2,000, and that includes Decon/Clay/Polish prior to the coating. Brands I’d recommend are Optimum Opti-Coat Pro Plus, CarPro CQuartz UK 3.0, CarPro Finest Reserve, Gyeon Q2. I’ve stayed away from CarPro as all the detailers who sell it tend to be pedal the “lifetime” warranty that’s easily voided, and the need for multiple coatings that dont really add extra protection, just a bigger hole in your wallet. They’re the Chemical Guys of the Ceramic coating world (in my opinion).

If you’re keeping the G long term, I’d do PPF on front, fenders, and rear bumper; and Ceramic everywhere else.

Bob Z.

iTrader: (1)

Both: PPF first (after a paint correction) and ceramic over the top. I have PPF on the forward-facing areas only (Suntek) and ceramic (Opt-Coat Pro) everywhere. And one cannot tell where the PPF stops unless you look for the seams albeit they are mostly wrapped edges.

Izzone

I run mine naked....you do not get a dollar more on trade if it has PPF or ceramic

A good air brush guy can fix chips

tonygwagon

+1 PPF and ceramic is overkill IMHO

AC925

Agree on no added value at trade in, no one cared when I sold my last one.

I think full PPF can be overkill, but if you’ve ever had a ceramic coated car it definitely looks better and is a hell of a lot easier to keep clean. It’s usually $300-500 more than what the paint correct costs, and in my opinion worth never waxing again.

dcarrer0

Went ceramic only.

AC925

Looks great!

Just be aware that this isn’t true form their site, “ONYX Nano coating can protect the car from most scratches…”

Ceramic doesnt do that, so make sure you’re still careful to keep it looking great!

Festertester

both.

batmobl

I have a matte black coming today. What are your thoughts on PPF on full front bumper, full hood to windshield, full front fenders to the doors, side mirrors, and headlights for $2000? Thanks.

Bob Z.

iTrader: (1)

That is a fair price, if the installer is a good one.

AC925

Agreed. I’d add windshield surround and rear fenders if you’re doing it though. Shouldn’t add more than a few hundred at most.

Jagdpanzer

I will be doing the same thing when mine arrives. I will do a good ceramic myself. I have the stuff to do that. But I have ran PPF for years on cars and wont anymore. I had a 911 fully done with film and all I did was chase edges that were always not quite sticking down. Even when wrapped behind panels I had a few issues. I have had it done on other vehicles with different wrappers with the same results for the most part. Then dealing with air bubbles and contamination under the stuff. I know a person who had a 911 like mine and she had a rock chip on the hood. It had the PPF on it for a few years. Well to fix the chip, now all the PPF had to come off since the chip got into the paint. Then when getting the old stuff up, it left a residue that had to be wet sanded off the hood by the body shop. Fix all of that, lose more clear coat from wet sanding, then pay to put film back on again. On the white vehicles I have had with it, it seems I could always see a dirt line on the edge of the film. Then to take care of the film with washing and waxing etc. It's amazing what a good airbrush or some hand talent with a small artist brush can do to fix a chip. Even feathered back into the paint, wet sanded, and cleared and polished. Thats just me, others will have different opinions.

Craig B

I had PPF on my entire GT3. I wouldn’t go with PPF on a G unless you have matte paint. My G 63 is ceramic coated including the wheels.

Jagdpanzer

Same here. I would for sure do it on matte. I like the ceramic coats for depth of shine, and ease of cleaning for sure.

nn7man

Both. PPF full coverage and then Gtechniq Halo on top, specially formulated for applying to film.