I agree, the pricing is very high. The dealer quoted 10K!!!

 

I guess i am not up on the latest but if you have an expel film protection what do you need the ceramic coating for?

 

 

Second the recommendation for Wes at Orion Detailing, been using him for 10 years now and he continues to do excellent work at reasonable prices. Going to get him to put Opticoat on my new (to me) Macan in the spring.

On Xpel film Wes is partnering with Steven at Elevated Auto who does good work... or you could also try John at Auto-links who I've used to tint/ppf my cars for quite some time.

 

 

Do you know if Patrick still has an exclusive arrangement with Downtown Porsche?

 

 

"aviography" may be even pickier than me! I'll go with his recommendation next time around.

 

any contact info?

 

 

 

Car wraps and ceramic is new to me. I've done my homework about advantages/disadvantages and before I call shops, wonder if someone with experience can share what a reasonable price is for a full car ceramic coating in the Toronto area. I see a lot of value in front end clear film as well, but these additional costs are material!

 

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The main purpose of paint protection film (PPF) is to protect the covered paint from stone impacts and scratching - not necessarily to facilitate cleaning and maintenance. That's what ceramic coatings, waxes and sealants help with.

Just like a clear coat, PPF needs to be protected from staining and etching that you get from road dirt, oils, bird droppings, etc. You don't technically need a ceramic coating to protect the film, but ceramic coatings are much more effective and longer lasting than, say, waxes or sealants.

PPF is porous and has a very thin clear coat layer on it. Ceramic coatings bond very well on PPF, and give you years of protection from staining, hard water etching etc. But because PPF is more porous than clear coat, Ceramic Pro for example has engineered a specific version of its coating that is optimized for use on film. That's designed to ensure the film doesn't absorb the coating unevenly, and to ensure longevity and performance of the product.

Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

 

You're absolutely right. Like a lot of purchases - when you're looking at the best-of-the-best products and installations, it can start to add up. It's an investment to protect the appearance of your car over the long term, which represents a certain amount of value to you and to the future buyer of your vehicle.

But there are options and decisions about the products and installations that can be tailored to match your personal objectives and budget. If you want to talk through some of those options, please do reach out!