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PPF and Ceramic Coatings are a growing aftermarket - they're quickly becoming as popular as tint as a 'first mod'. With that there are a lot of misconceptions regarding both products.
We just wanted to build a small FAQ to help answer common questions and help educate before you commit to either/or. So fire away! We're here and happy to help.
-Alvaro
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When it comes to PPF, does brand matter?
Yes and No!
We think the brand used when installing PPF is extremely important. You want to be sure that your installer is using a quality film that is going to stand the test of time. We have all seen those installs that turn yellow or start to crack and peel after a few years - this isn't what we're looking for.
However, we think finding a trusted installer that uses a reputable brand is more important than the brand they use. Say you're looking to have Brand X installed on your vehicle and through your research you find Installer Z. They're the best installer in your area, they're professional, they answered your questions and addressed your concerns and you're feeling comfortable leaving your car with them - however, they don't install Brand X. They're a Brand Y installer.
We think it's more important to find an installer that you feel confident in and from there, the brand of film should be secondary. Many top-tier films perform extremely well. The biggest unknown will be the quality of the installation and customer service after your wrap is installed. Chasing a brand may lead you to a quality installer but sometimes it can lead us to compromise the quality of the installation for the brand name.
At my shop we use Ceramic Pro's KAVACA PPF. It's a great film and performs very similarly to XPEL, STEK, Suntek, 3M, etc. We have used many of the other films but we have countless hours and numerous cars under our belt using KAVACA. We know the ins and outs of the film so we know we could confidently install it without any issue - and if any issue should arise we know exactly how to handle it because i'm sure we've seen it before.
The same can't be said if we used another brand at the request of the customer - while I try to accommodate and source the film a customer requests if they decide they want another film on their car, I always remind them that we're most confident with KAVACA and using another film that we have less work time with could mean quality issues down the line.
This isn't to say the other brands are bad or that they're going to have issues because they aren't KAVACA. What I'm getting at is every film has little nuances that take time to learn and perfect. When we do use films that we don't regularly install we tend to have a few more issues because of these nuances and quirks between brands. We will do everything we can from follow-up inspections to text/call follow-ups to ensure the installation is up to our quality standards and will take care of our customers no matter what film we use. But we try to remind our customers that we know the film that we use and we know what to expect - and changing a variable like a new film can lead to more come-backs and touch ups. Again, we do everything we can to ensure our installation quality is top-tier but we also do our best to minimize the amount of times your car has to come back for touch-ups.
TLDR; So to make a long story short, find a reputable installer in your area that you're comfortable leaving your car with. Once you do, make sure they're using a quality film. Research the film that they install and ask as many questions as you can in regard to that film. If you trust the installer and are happy with their quality, then trust their choice in the brand they provide.
We just wanted to build a small FAQ to help answer common questions and help educate before you commit to either/or. So fire away! We're here and happy to help.
-Alvaro
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When it comes to PPF, does brand matter?
Yes and No!
We think the brand used when installing PPF is extremely important. You want to be sure that your installer is using a quality film that is going to stand the test of time. We have all seen those installs that turn yellow or start to crack and peel after a few years - this isn't what we're looking for.
However, we think finding a trusted installer that uses a reputable brand is more important than the brand they use. Say you're looking to have Brand X installed on your vehicle and through your research you find Installer Z. They're the best installer in your area, they're professional, they answered your questions and addressed your concerns and you're feeling comfortable leaving your car with them - however, they don't install Brand X. They're a Brand Y installer.
We think it's more important to find an installer that you feel confident in and from there, the brand of film should be secondary. Many top-tier films perform extremely well. The biggest unknown will be the quality of the installation and customer service after your wrap is installed. Chasing a brand may lead you to a quality installer but sometimes it can lead us to compromise the quality of the installation for the brand name.
At my shop we use Ceramic Pro's KAVACA PPF. It's a great film and performs very similarly to XPEL, STEK, Suntek, 3M, etc. We have used many of the other films but we have countless hours and numerous cars under our belt using KAVACA. We know the ins and outs of the film so we know we could confidently install it without any issue - and if any issue should arise we know exactly how to handle it because i'm sure we've seen it before.
The same can't be said if we used another brand at the request of the customer - while I try to accommodate and source the film a customer requests if they decide they want another film on their car, I always remind them that we're most confident with KAVACA and using another film that we have less work time with could mean quality issues down the line.
This isn't to say the other brands are bad or that they're going to have issues because they aren't KAVACA. What I'm getting at is every film has little nuances that take time to learn and perfect. When we do use films that we don't regularly install we tend to have a few more issues because of these nuances and quirks between brands. We will do everything we can from follow-up inspections to text/call follow-ups to ensure the installation is up to our quality standards and will take care of our customers no matter what film we use. But we try to remind our customers that we know the film that we use and we know what to expect - and changing a variable like a new film can lead to more come-backs and touch ups. Again, we do everything we can to ensure our installation quality is top-tier but we also do our best to minimize the amount of times your car has to come back for touch-ups.
TLDR; So to make a long story short, find a reputable installer in your area that you're comfortable leaving your car with. Once you do, make sure they're using a quality film. Research the film that they install and ask as many questions as you can in regard to that film. If you trust the installer and are happy with their quality, then trust their choice in the brand they provide.
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