Paint Protection Film VS. Ceramic Coating Side-By-Side TEST | What's The Difference?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 พ.ค. 2024
- How much can paint protection film and ceramic coatings really benefit a vehicle's surface during day-to-day driving? In this test, I installed paint protection film and a ceramic coating on separate parts of my hood as well as left a section unprotected to see if there is a visual difference when compared side by side.
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What do you guys think of the results so far? Let me know down below!
Great test! I have front clip protection on my RS3 and whole paint protection + ceramic coating on the R8. Your assessment was exactly as I thought. Thank you for verifying!
I think after the video you´ve removed all... touchup rock chips, polish, ppf´ed again the whole hood and added ceramic coat on top... OCD like most of us around here.
Its really good
What is the best ceramic coating on top of PPF?
This is great. I have a full body PPF on my new Tesla Model Y and I would recommend to put it in a new car when you get it - don't wait. Just a month into it an A-Hole decided to use a lighter to burn the side of my door and then tried scratching it afterwards... I am NOT sure if he knew I had PPF but the PPF protected the paint.. it did mild permanent damage to the PPF though.
Fantastic video and real world demonstration of the benefits of both. Thank you for taking the time to put this together. Very well done.
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!
I initially from new had my car coated with G techniq and after a few years went down the ppf option. The ppf does protect against small stones. The scratches which do heal under heat which is fine where I live as it's northern Australia. The ppf is not as hydrophobic as the coatings. For this reason I coated the ppf with Atri Pro Nano Graphene and the car looks amazing now so much easier to keep clean and less water spotting.
Great video. Simple and straight to the point. Definitely helped in making my decision.
Great demonstration of the benefits of Ceramic and PPF.
Thanks for showing all the differences. Truly appreciate it.
Thank you so much for the sacrifice. This is such useful info, I can’t thank you enough.
I will def subscribe to your challenge.
You definitely helped me decide to get a PPF for sure 👏
super interesting, definitely considering PPF after seeing this
Great explanation and video. Helps us detailers explain without explaining. Greatly appreciated.
Glad you found the video useful, thanks for watching!
Nice. Good video to show anyone that doubts PPF.
I had my model X PPF applied when I bought it late 2020, front bumper to A pillars. It is performing as expected across the panels, but it’s failing near the cameras and some of the edges are getting very visible. For as much as the ppf cost I’m very disappointed, the defects really jump out no matter how glossy the car looks. To be clear this has nothing to do with Chicago Auto Pros, I am many states away.
Great video I am definitely going to think about it
Damn! Just ordered a Model 3 LR and was on the fence WRT PPF. You got me convinced! Cheers.
Great Video explaining the differences!
I live in central WI, and you convinced me about PPF, especially since I do drive on gravel farm roads all of the time.
Canadian here, if I apply PPF on my new car, will the film repair itself after winter?
Thanks for making all these videos, they are very helpful and helped me decided that PPF is a must for any new car purchase I make.
Very good and precise video. All the essential informations are clear. Thanks👍
Why not cover the front bonnet from PPF and other parts with ceramic coating 🤔.
Will this work?
Great video to reinforce that the PPF and ceramic coating on our cars were the right choice. They have been on my Tesla since I purchased it in 2018 and on my wife’s Y since 2020. Very easy to maintain and keep clean.
PFF and Ceramic Coating? You can do both on a car?
@@satyachandra7212 I ended up with Ceramic Coating. i'm happy with the work!
@@vednar99Apparently you can apply a ceramic coating over a PPF.
This is such a money grab .. guy comes to you with just buying a 75k brand new car and of course wave Rico everything to protect it so obviously not an expert in PPE film I hope not but ok.
They tell you oh you def need this man you car is going to get scary here andbbeat up and PPF is going to just totally prevent that… and it’s only $430🙀 or you get a professional ceramic coating and take good care of you care and it Either one or the other to get PPF and then to get also a ceramic coating is just them taking money out of your bank account idiots please listen up you only need one both are not necessary please let me repeat do not get both of these treatments they will gladly do them both do not get both pick one and be happy
Dang. Good stuff. I got my Tesla Model Y Performance coming in about a month or less. Looking to PPF the front end for now and graphene coat the whole car. I’ll work up to the whole car but it’s dang expensive, but oh so worth it. Question…. Given Tesla’s beyond well known soft paint, what pad and compound/polish do you recommend for light swirl marks? Looking to detail the new car asap then bring it in to get it front end wrapped and windows tinted.
I'm considering a frozen (matte) paint on a new BMW I'm ordering. Would you recommend the ceramic coating be applied first with maybe a PPF on top of it? Thanks.
Jason,
Thanks for the info, Can you recommend any one my area to ppf wrap and ceramic coat my new GMC truck? Northern Los Angeles county, San Fernando Valley etc.
Hi, great video! I’m considering nano fusion on my black Bentley. I want to be able to take it through the auto car washes 3-4x a month. Bc it’s black, it’s shows dirt and obvi looks much better clean. Will an 8mm nano fusion protect it from fading and scratches on the paint etc in the auto car wash? Thanks for your advise. It’s hard to find this specific info and I need help. Thank you!
Does the ceramic coating on top inhibit the self-healing of the PPF (with the heat gun) at all? Was this XPel PPF? Thanks.
great work man.. keep it up
Question I have ceramic pro on my truck and was thinking of putting a wrap on hood do I have to remove the ceramic coating before wrapping hood and then put ppf on wrap for protection ✌️👍🇨🇦
This is a great video. Thanks!
Thank you for making this content!
Super helpful video. I had so many questions before watching this video. It looks like PPF with ceramic is the way to go but I can imagine that would be expensive. PPF for the win. Thank you!
Very informative video! I had always wondered if it was worth putting a coating on top of PPF, and I'd definitely say yes, for the hydrophobic properties of.
Agreed! It makes maintaining the film so much easier.
May I know the brand of the ceramic coating used on this video? ❤️
Shouldn’t the coating be under the ppf ?
the coating supposes to be under the ppf. why did you do the weirdly opposit way to make the film clean and shiny, not the paint?
@@ChicagoAutoPros Wouldn't it be better to put the coating underneath the PPF?
Thanks for this so important information
This was extremely helpful, I'm receiving a polestar2 soon and was confused by all the xpel options.
The PPF protects the paint in my opinion against scratches rock chip and so on. Coating as I have understood, addes a small layer of clear coat, but doesnt protect as much as PPF, I got my whole front and hood covered with PPF, and I think its protects really good against rock chips etc.
Thank you so much for this video
HUGE difference-one actually protects the paint from chips and scratching (if self healing PPF) and the other is just a long term clear coat protectant like a wax/sealant
You say it like chemical resistance is a joke for ceramic coatings. In areas near the sea, bird poops are very acidic to the paint resulting in damage non fixable since it eats the clearcoat. Ceramic coated cars can be etched by this BUT the main difference is you can buff out the mark and just re apply another layer. So ceramic coating are really important too.
I had pff, it had a bunch of rock chips on it, when I removed it, it went through the clearcoat. so what's the point if its supposed to protect you from rock chips, downside is with PPF you can't just put touch up paint on it and buff it off. you're going to have to live with it in your car until you remove the PPF
@@TmoneyFatStacks not all PPF is created rqual
@@Matt.e_Black of course, i only had the Xpel “self healing” PPF, im telling you from my anecdotal experience.
@@TmoneyFatStacks watch tests with other brands, 3M looks great !
Hi there guys have you had any experience with boats and especially glass protection .thanks Dave
Just picked up my Y and thinking of PPF. Which company do you recommend and why. Thanks
What are your thoughts on getting a ceramic coating and adding PPF afterwards on my bumper and hood of my truck to kind of save the paint from road rash on bumper and rock chips on front of hood?
How do you decide what vehicles you make TH-cam videos on? I have a black RX7 that I’m looking to get full correction and coating.
Great job on the video ! thank you
So I just got my new car and now I’m a little confused, do I need to do the ceramic coating before PPF or after?
I did hear though. Depending on how long you keep your car. The PPF will protect against paint fade. Unless you have the car fully PPF’d you will have areas that are slightly lighter and darker if the PPF isn’t covering those areas. Ultimately a full PPF is where you wouldn’t get those effects compared to partial.
Nice Video. Couple Questions for ya. 1). Brand New 2022 F-150 RAPID RED Color, I want to do a PPF on the Front Clip, IE, Hood and Fenders, Grill is Chrome, Mirror Caps are Chrome and Bumper is Chrome. Would I expect a reputable PPF Shop to be Wrapping All the Edges? And would they be Taking Part's OFF My NEW TRUCK to Wrap around corners and Stuff?? 2). The truck sit's Outside (Unfortunately), Would a Cover Damage the PPF if Used? 3). Would a Ceramic Coating be worth the $ to put over the PPF? Thanks. Ken.
depend on the purpose. If the purpose is to protect from light scratch / stone chips then go with PPF ( usually with self healing ).
But if the shiny or look is your purpose then you go with coating. I'd suggest if the car is for daily use then you should go with PPF. If u want cheap option, u can use vinyl wrap. U can just ignore the light scratch / swirl mark because it's just on the vinyl not the car paint. But if u have 2nd car then u should go with coating.
Thanks guy- Christ I have been looking for just such a video.
Nice demo. I'm definitely getting front end PPF on my next car
Definitely recommend it!
Great comparison.
can you help me with this case, please?I ordered the material from ebay and noticed that on both ends of the roll the layer was not fully contacted with each, meaning the layer makes zig-zag circles on each.
Once he opened the first 3 meters of the item we found longitudinal lines in the width direction.
This is due to any roll after opening to cut some length, you can't obtain the same roll circulation at its original case and my car is a black color
my plan for this spring to to add gtechniq csl and exo v4 on my corolla with 87,000 miles on it vs ppf because i would think ppf would cost to much $$$$ for me what to you suggest! i watch your channel love car detailing
I hate rock chips too and I was thinking about adding ppf to my BMW. Now I'm even more interested in adding ppf on top of the hood and front bumper.
Very good videos with real world scenarios, using your own car!
Thanks, I would definitely recommend it!
why not do both? ppf + ceramic coating on top ?
@@dnegel9546 cost a fortune that’s why, are this few Rick chips worth 5-7k
Great video and it’s cool to see the real life difference.
Does the PPF still have self healing properties even with the ceramic coating on top of it?
I would like this on my front bumper. 2012 Mercedes W212, the bumper is a gravel deflector with many small radius edges that take a beating. It needs a repaint after 11 years and then some film protection. It looks like a very complicated surface to wrap.
Thanks for posting this.
One thing I did want to watch out for was the comparison of PPF vs Ceramic on the rock chips. I am a detailer and try to sell hydrophobi./ultra glossy PPF over Ceramic on the premise that Ceramic caters for wee scratches but not stone chips or road gravel So can Ceramic coating safeguard car from big scraxhes yes and stone chips? It maybe that’s to truky these this theorem you coat the hood side by side of the PPF. Arguably the higher up on the car bonet the harder to get paint danwgchipped, lower is more susceptible
Thanks for this - great demo of the treatments. It has really helped reinforce my decision to get PPF on my new Tesla M3. The cost always bothered me (particularly here in Oz), but seeing the difference and the protection PPF offers real world (albeit at the more extreme end) helps justify the expense - at least to my wife...
Me too! I get my M3 on Friday and it’s going in for full ppf on Monday. I’ll apply ceramic coat when I get it back
Did you end up getting ceramic too or just PPF? I'm also considering PPF but undecided on ceramic since I'd take it to hand car wash cafes anyway (Sydneysider here).
@@jace888au I just went the PPF noting it’s ‘self healing’ properties but also recognising it is a sacrificial layer. Six months post and the car still looks great - not a paint swirl or stone chip in sight… 👍
@@stevenandminna Nice outcome so far! May I ask did you get the full PPF or just for the front part?
@@albuslee7147 I went the full PPF, mainly because the kids tend to drag their bags past the car in the garage. Also with their (and my wife's) nails, rings etc., when opening doors, the boot etc. It has also helped with one door ding so far as the paint underneath was not damaged.
great video, what tint is the windshield %? ty
Can you do a review on Torque Coating.
Thank you,
Marcelino
Clear n precise
do i need ceramic protection under the pff? I been hearing people doing that. Thanks
How durable are PPF and Ceramic coating during harsh freezing winters and salt? Especially in situations where ice forms on the hood or windshields and needs to me scraped off or removed? Would that risk the film to come off with the built up ice?
Does it ever pill off from bad windy and rainy weather? Hot/cold like weather in Florida? And how much does it usually cost for most mid size suv's
Thanks for the info 👍
So, would either or both resist sun oxidation? How about repelling water spots?
Is the self healing feature of PPF lose its strength over time? In that case it’s just a matter of time before scratches come up on the PPF as well. Same question with ceramic coating. How long will it sustain all the wear and tear? I can only assume that it’s safe to go with PPF and when it’s time to sell the car may be remove and cash in on the shine and maintenance.
My 50K mile car is Expel PPF since new. NO paint chips! I preach PPF all the time.
Did you do coating too? Or only PPF? I’m debating coating for minimizing scratches and shine
How thick is ppf?8mil?
Curious to know if the ppf has started to fade or turn a yellowish color. I've heard alot people say there ppf started doing that after a couple years
@@bobbydigital1747 depends on the brand. Some even last 10 years with 8 years warranty.
CAN U CERAMIC COAT EXPEL PPF?
I’m taking my M240i to you guys once it’s delivered to get PPF installed. Gonna suck having to part with my brand new ride for a few days but it’ll be worth it. Thanks for the demo Jason!
Great job breaking everything thing down and explaining it so well. I think the PPF stuff is great as an automotive painter I like the fact that it protects the paint so well. My concern is when the PPF film has to be removed. The PPF film looks like it’s a pain in the butt to remove.
I just got the 2022 type s white and red interior there was only black or white and I went with the white and red interior with all season wheels and tires but love the performance wheels!... also got the under spoilers and door edge guards and the side molding and the black accent blade and black emblems and carbon fiber interior and spoiler and the illuminated side sills, heated steering wheel and the welcome light... I'm thinking of getting 30/35 chystaline tints all around and maybe 70 on the windshield so I don't get pulled over all the time here in NY. and then the whole car ppf'd with suntek ceramic and then a ceramic coating over it...and MAYBE buying the performance wheels and having the all season tires put on them and maybe chrome delete the exhausts.. still haven't decided which I like better.. any recommendations or suggestions? or stuff I should or can do? or what type of tints/ppf/ceramic coating or both I should do?
Very useful video. Thank you!
Would you apply nano bond on top of stek ppf?
Jason is a 2012 Bentley continental clear coat hard or soft.
PPF all day long!!!! Worth the money I’ve Installed them on past 3 vehicles, the piece of kind of no rock chips in the paint and having pristine paint work is worth it.
Ceramic /SiO2 coated the other areas of the car and it’s is a game changer. Car stays cleaner longer
How much was it for you. I got quoted 8.5k for both full body
It does prevent chips to paint work.. but you still have signed it chips and scratch on the protected film which you will be driving around. What’s the point of it? At what point do you take off the film to enjoy the actual car ?
@@sammyg805 Well, if it's a high end car, and you ever want to sell it, you can remove the ppf and the paint will still look good.
Not really @@nerychristian
Very helpful, thank you
This just reminded me why I need to get PPF on my wife's Disco Sport.
Ceramic coat or PPF what’s the best value for money option ?
What about the difference between the Ceramic Coated and the PPF (top halves)? Thanks!
Awesome demonstration
Thanks!
I got model y in the Uk brand new - first thing I did was full body PPF with ceramic coat on top. The car still looks brand new after 2 months with no washing because it’s still clean!
This was great thanks for sharing
You are so welcome
Would you ppf an older vehicle? 11’ LS460
This was really useful, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
What's the differences against water spots that is the real flaw of the ceramic coating?
Great info.
I am a bit confused. What's the best option than ? Should I ceramic coat + ppf ?
Good work.
Excellent video
Advantage and DisAsvantage to both? What if they both stay in the heat of the sun which of the 2 can stand. Does the paint protection film can stand the heat of the sun?
Was there a 1yr or 2yr followup video on this? Would be interested to see after how much time did you reapply PPF? When you wax/polish the rest of the car does the PPF make the hood look dull since it has long term sun exposure. Do you need to reapply new PPF w annual wax/polish?
Hi approx the price for bmw I4
It’s expensive??
And have guaranteed??
Excellent Video!
Would you put ceramic coating over the ppf ✌️🇨🇦🇺🇸
Sounds like having both is the way to go
Excellent video and real world testing, what’s not to like.
We appreciate that! 💙
Great video. Wish you were down here in the Northeast/East Atlanta metro area
Quick question…..I have read once in auto magazine that new paint releases some elements/gases…..OR in other words needs to breathe for 6 months before applying any protective film ……please someone clarify ….Thanks
What about companies that claim to do like 3 coats of 9H Cermic and say that helps with rock chips? Does it actually get thick enough to be of any real use?
I wish I would have went with PPF but because of my lack of understanding along with some over promising detail shops I thought ceramic offered me actual protection from scratches and light rock chips. Two days after the ceramic I had two rock chips. I put my money into ceramic when it should have went to PPF and then I could have applied consumer grade ceramic on myself.
What brands did you use for PPF & Ceramic coating in the video?
Awesome test!
Thank you!