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      01-03-2020, 02:59 AM   #1
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Had mine ceramic coated but now considering PPF aswel not sure to go front only or full quite like the satin PPF like link below.

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No experience with PPF so can't comment on that other than I think the satin effect on that M5 is amazing in Donington.
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PPF is supposed to be applied before ceramic coating.
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that satin looks epic! I would go for that if you have the funds!

is your installer confident on putting PPF over the ceramic?
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Not sure you can do PPF over ceramic, it's normally done the other way around. Something to do with the PPF adhesive from my understanding. I'd check with Xpel, 3M, and/or Suntek to be sure. Had full front PPF and then ceramic on my prior GLC43, but personally won't do ceramic again. Way overhyped for the $$$, IMO. Love PPF, however. Good luck!
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that satin looks epic! I would go for that if you have the funds!

is your installer confident on putting PPF over the ceramic?
not sure about that never gave it a thought the installer is waiting for the templates for the X3MC so will message and find out
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not sure about that never gave it a thought the installer is waiting for the templates for the X3MC so will message and find out
the guy who fitted mine (Xpel) already has the templates. He did say there were 2 different ones with different locations of the front parking sensors - i had to give him a photo so he could match up with the right ones.
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What did you plan to do, full front? I'm debating how much to wrap?
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Was thinking full front priced around £1k but quie like the satin so would be full car not sure of price yet and if it can be done as ive already had it ceramic coated
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What did you plan to do, full front? I'm debating how much to wrap?
full front was near £1300 IIRC (including screen)

I asked what i could get for £600 and after a bit of haggling got the front of the car (including lights) upto where the wing joins and about 1/4 of the bonnet (hood). No mirrors or A Pillars.

I think i have the main areas covered where most of the damage would be
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Was thinking full front priced around £1k but quie like the satin so would be full car not sure of price yet and if it can be done as ive already had it ceramic coated
I have Xpel fitted over Gtechniq Black on the focus. It can be done but doesnt stick as good and so you have to be more careful with the pressure washer and when washing. I have caught a couple of edges with a microfibre and it lifted - but luckily went back down fine.

I also have some graphics on the Focus and they are a nightmare - always lifting when they get caught
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PPF is supposed to be applied before ceramic coating.
This is correct. You shouldn't put a PPF over a fresh ceramic coat. But a proper installer should strip the ceramic, which is pretty expensive and you just got it put on. You can ceramic coat PPF after.
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you want to coat over the ppf.

if you do the clear ppf you should at the least do

full hood
full front fenders
front bumper
headlights
mirrors
a pillars leading edge roof
lower doors
rockers
fender flares x 4

or you can install it on the full car.
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you want to coat over the ppf.

if you do the clear ppf you should at the least do

full hood
full front fenders
front bumper
headlights
mirrors
a pillars leading edge roof
lower doors
rockers
fender flares x 4

or you can install it on the full car.
You just described exactly the coverage I got done on mine with Xpel Ultimate Plus with the addition of a piece on the bumper lip area around the hatch opening.
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You need to do PPF before ceramic coating. I did both and for the ppf I did full front, door cups, front pillars, door pillars, rear trunk bumper, and behind the rear rear wheels
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