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Old Jun 12, 2022 | 07:52 PM
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I have a black C8 coming and I’m looking for a reputable place to apply the Expel PPF to my car. I’m in Dayton Ohio. Is there anyone on here that can recommend a place? Photo for reference.
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I have heard a lot of good things about Esoteric in New Albany Ohio.

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I would also say check out Esoteric. I had my car done by them last year and the work was top notch. I wanted some more work done this spring and I took it back to them again. For me I felt it was worth the 2 hour drive each way.
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You may want to post your question in the applicable regional section of the forum.
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Originally Posted by myblack67
I have a black C8 coming and I’m looking for a reputable place to apply the Expel PPF to my car. I’m in Dayton Ohio. Is there anyone on here that can recommend a place? Photo for reference.
In addition to forum, I would call the nearer to you businesses, and then visit those to meet installers and the shop.

I was highly recommended to an Xpel shop and to me, it was too mass production with seemingly new employees. Plus they didn’t want to ceramic coat wheels fully.

Good news, there are lots of options. Some of your decision may be when they can do the work.
The shop I chose had a 30 day lead time. Crazy.

Good luck with your C8, they look awesome in black.




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Use the XPEL Installer Locator: https://www.xpel.com/clearbra-instal...d-states/ohio/
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Originally Posted by myblack67
I have a black C8 coming and I’m looking for a reputable place to apply the Expel PPF to my car. I’m in Dayton Ohio. Is there anyone on here that can recommend a place? Photo for reference.
Feel free to contact us at 614-855-6855 if you would like to discuss your project; you may also contact us via our web form: Contact Us

For some additional information on protecting your C8, you can check out our C8-specific page: Getting Started with Perfecting and Protecting Your C8 Corvette and to get a more in-depth look at the PPF process for a C8, you can view our Detailing News Article: C8 Corvette PPF, Tint & Ceramic Coating

Thanks to the others for their kind words!
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Originally Posted by Spitfire Mk1
In addition to forum, I would call the nearer to you businesses, and then visit those to meet installers and the shop.

I was highly recommended to an Xpel shop and to me, it was too mass production with seemingly new employees. Plus they didn’t want to ceramic coat wheels fully.

Good news, there are lots of options. Some of your decision may be when they can do the work.
The shop I chose had a 30 day lead time. Crazy.

Good luck with your C8, they look awesome in black.
Very sound advice. I found the best installer in my area by also looking at the STEK authorized installers list in my region. Could not be happier with the paint correction, PPF or ceramic coating. The smaller shops can be superior. But Esoteric would definitely be on my list in your area.
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