There’s a lot of hype surrounding paint protection products, such as PPF and ceramic coating. But can you have them both installed on a vehicle? And, if so, what are the advantages? 

The answer to the first question is a resounding yes. Plus, you can also have ceramic coating in combination with a color-changing wrap. Both options offer many benefits, including increasing the vehicle’s resale value.

Everything You Need to Know About PPF and Ceramic Coating Together

• The best of both worlds: ceramic coating and paint protection film benefits
• The installation process

The best of both worlds: ceramic coating and paint protection film benefits

PPF and ceramic coating are distinctly different products. To understand why a combination approach is so effective, we need to look at the benefits of each.

PPF offers:

• A great barrier against UV rays, one of the greatest culprits of paint fade.
• Protection from chips and damage caused by debris, such as stones and twigs.
• Prevents chemical corrosion, such as bird droppings, acid rain, tree sap, and salt.
• Is hydrophobic, helping water to bead and run away from the paintwork.
• Is self-healing, meaning that any minor damage to the integrity of the film can be easily repaired by applying a little heat.

Ceramic coating brings:

• A hard, bonded layer that’s resistant to minor scratches, water spots, and stains.
• Adds incredible depth and texture, thanks to ceramic nanoparticles that reflect the light. The best ceramic coatings can be tailored to suit the paintwork sheen, so enhance glossy, metallic, and even matte color paintwork.
• Protection from UV rays and chemical attacks.
• Make cleaning and maintenance a breeze, thanks to being incredibly hydrophobic. Water beads and runs away from the surface, taking dirt, dust, and debris with it. While this doesn’t eliminate the need to wash the vehicle, the task becomes far less intensive—and you’ll never need to wax again…

Together, PPF and ceramic coating provide robust protection to the factory paintwork. The best quality options last for many years—plus pristine paintwork equals a much higher resale value for the vehicle if and when the time comes to sell.

The Installation process

The best results of PPF and ceramic coating together come from a professional installation. First, the vehicle will be washed and clay barred. Any paint correction will be carried out before a final clean is done. This will be carried out inside, in a semi-sterile atmosphere, and at a stable ambient temperature.

The PPF is then meticulously applied to each panel. Once this is achieved, the painstaking hand-application process of ceramic coating can commence. This takes time and the quality of the finished product is directly impacted by the skill of the installer. Once done, the vehicle is left to cure—something that will take at least 24 hours before the vehicle can be taken outside. It takes another few days before full curing occurs, during which time care needs to be taken with any washing and cleaning.

Once done, the paintwork will benefit from the ultimate protection for many years. Exactly how long will depend on the product used and the manufacturer’s time guarantee. With good aftercare, this can be anywhere from 5-10 years.

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