Check out the results of this 2021 C8 after having its front end, rockers and A-pillars with XPEL ULTIMATE PLUS PPF.

 

Our 2022 TR HTC should be delivered any day and will need to visit to see about PPF

 

Nice, the white with black accents looks awesome! What did the Expel run ya?

 

Looks really good. I have Xpel on both my Vette and DD and am very pleased with the protection it offers.

 

Just got my new 22 C8 Xpelled at MacMulkin recently. How do I maintain this material? Any advice?

 

They are XPEL. It’s a promo shot.

 

It’s the vendor…expect to hear “see your local installer for details!”.

 

Congrats on a beautiful C8!

Caring for PPF isn't all that much different than paint, with a few caveats, one being to avoid and petroleum based products.

Here is our post-install advice we provide for clients: PPF Aftercare Guide

 

Thanks for this excllent link Todd. Definetely a keeper link. Would you know if a product like Iron X could be used on Xpel Ultimate? Also, can I still use a claybar mitt on the PPF? Any advice on ceramic coating a PPF vehicle or are instructions identically the same as a standard paint finish? Thanks so much. Your website rocks.

 

You're very welcome and thanks for the kind words!

We use Gyeon Iron to decon XPEL PPF when necessary; like using it on paint, be sure that it does not dry on the surface while you let it dwell and certainly don't do it in the sun. A claybar (and mitt) should be avoided as, much like on paint, it will likely mar the surface and PPF, while it can be polished *a bit* (more of a chemical cleaning than an abrasive polish) you don't want to polish it like paint. I'd imagine Iron-X would be similarly safe for PPF but not using it regularly, I'd check with the manufacturer to be sure.

How often should I clay my car? FAQ's by ESOTERIC!


Can you POLISH paint protection film?!

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Generally the instructions/procedures for applying a ceramic to PPF are similar as applying it to paint, albeit skipping the clay and in most cases the polishing steps. Chemical decon, prep wipedown, apply coating and maintain. The key is to use a very forgiving coating as high spots left on PPF are more troublesome than on paint due to the inability to abrasively polish them away.

I nice solution we recommend to DIY folks who are hesitant to do a ceramic themselves due to the possibility of high spots is using something like POLISHANGEL Cosmic V2 maintained with Cosmic Spritz or the Cosmic Primer + Cosmic Spritz combo. Ceramic performance, with a little less 'heft' than a full on ceramic but with added advantage of tremendously easy application.

Should you want a full-on ceramic, Kamikaze ISM 1.0 or Miyabi are what we use on the majority of client cars; very, very easy to use.

Feel free to reach out with any further questions!

 

My XPEL Stealth on arctic white

 

I'd like to emphasize a very important point in the link above: be very careful using pressure washers. Edge lines, or a pinhole from a rock strike, are especially vulnerable to high pressure water. It's one more reason to stay clear of automatic car washes.

 

Thank you for trusting XPEL!