Applying ceramic coating to clear PPF
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Applying ceramic coating to clear PPF
I just sold my 2016 which already had PPF and ceramic coating applied before I acquired it.
I am now looking at a Vette that has PPF but not ceramic coated.
I've sprayed mine with ceramic coating to preserve the shine, and wonder if it is
advisable to completely/thoroughly wash the car, then apply the coating myself?
It is pretty simple to do. I couldn't see why I would need it professionally applied.
Am I correct in my thinking??
A bottle of the spray costs around $40, and my labor is free. It would take much less than an hour to apply,
unless there was special prep I don't know about.
I am now looking at a Vette that has PPF but not ceramic coated.
I've sprayed mine with ceramic coating to preserve the shine, and wonder if it is
advisable to completely/thoroughly wash the car, then apply the coating myself?
It is pretty simple to do. I couldn't see why I would need it professionally applied.
Am I correct in my thinking??
A bottle of the spray costs around $40, and my labor is free. It would take much less than an hour to apply,
unless there was special prep I don't know about.
Last edited by Mr. Wonderful; Jul 2, 2020 at 08:18 PM.
Melting Slicks
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I just sold my 2016 which already had PPF and ceramic coating applied before I acquired it.
I am now looking at a Vette that has PPF but not ceramic coated.
I've sprayed mine with ceramic coating to preserve the shine, and wonder if it is
advisable to completely/thoroughly wash the car, then apply the coating myself?
It is pretty simple to do. I couldn't see why I would need it professionally applied.
Am I correct in my thinking??
A bottle of the spray costs around $40, and my labor is free. It would take much less than an hour to apply,
unless there was special prep I don't know about.
I am now looking at a Vette that has PPF but not ceramic coated.
I've sprayed mine with ceramic coating to preserve the shine, and wonder if it is
advisable to completely/thoroughly wash the car, then apply the coating myself?
It is pretty simple to do. I couldn't see why I would need it professionally applied.
Am I correct in my thinking??
A bottle of the spray costs around $40, and my labor is free. It would take much less than an hour to apply,
unless there was special prep I don't know about.
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From: Atlanta, GA
I just sold my 2016 which already had PPF and ceramic coating applied before I acquired it.
I am now looking at a Vette that has PPF but not ceramic coated.
I've sprayed mine with ceramic coating to preserve the shine, and wonder if it is
advisable to completely/thoroughly wash the car, then apply the coating myself?
It is pretty simple to do. I couldn't see why I would need it professionally applied.
Am I correct in my thinking??
A bottle of the spray costs around $40, and my labor is free. It would take much less than an hour to apply,
unless there was special prep I don't know about.
I am now looking at a Vette that has PPF but not ceramic coated.
I've sprayed mine with ceramic coating to preserve the shine, and wonder if it is
advisable to completely/thoroughly wash the car, then apply the coating myself?
It is pretty simple to do. I couldn't see why I would need it professionally applied.
Am I correct in my thinking??
A bottle of the spray costs around $40, and my labor is free. It would take much less than an hour to apply,
unless there was special prep I don't know about.
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Said it had PPF already installed so it's too late (and unnecessary) to worry about correction.....
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From: Slower than a speeding bullet................ Fort Lauderdale, FL
Thanks for responses- I am not buying the PPF covered Vette I was after.
Instead, I have decided to buy a 2021. I know it will be a long time before
I see it, and a long time without having a Vette in my garage.
It won't be easy waiting.
Instead, I have decided to buy a 2021. I know it will be a long time before
I see it, and a long time without having a Vette in my garage.
It won't be easy waiting.
