[tooshay]

Hey guys,
I need some recommendation for ppf and ceramic coatin for a frozen portimao blue m3. I got a quote from a place in Corona, but it was very pricey. I want to get some quotes to compare it. Thanks.

[m4ml]

Originally Posted by tooshay

Hey guys,
I need some recommendation for ppf and ceramic coatin for a frozen portimao blue m3. I got a quote from a place in Corona, but it was very pricey. I want to get some quotes to compare it. Thanks.

Auto Armor in San Diego for my M4 (that might or might not ever get out of Quality Check):
$6750 full clear
$7250 full stealth

$650 Xpel Ceramic on top of full PPF

[///M ARMY]

Rhino detailing in Huntington Beach. They will beat most if not all pricing. They use xpel and have there own brand as well

[Limegrntaln]

Protective Film Solutions is the only place in SoCal to get your ride done. xPel California installers of the year, 4 years in a row.

https://protectivefilmsolutions.com/

[KiloCo]

I used Auto Armor in San Diego for PPF on my M4 https://autoarmour.com/paint-protection-film.

And I used Orange County Tint Shop for windshield protection https://www.octintshop.com/make-an-appointment.

[Trojan4evr]

I went to Envious Detailing in Orange. I got the following package for $5k:
1-step paint correction, PPF(custom front kit including the grills, roof, side mirrors, front fenders, rocker panels, rear high impact areas), three year ceramic coating (they use Modesta). If I wanted to go full PPF, it would have been $7k. If you can afford it I highly recommend it.

[BIGW0RM]

EDIT: I have no suggestion.

[Franga]

I recently got my M4 Comp PPF'd, tinted and ceramic coated at Burbank Ceramic Pro. Their customer service is amazing and keep you updated throughout the entire process. Cost me $10k all up but I bought the car outright and plan to keep it for a while. I've attached some pictures below from when I picked it up.

[2Slo_F83]

Originally Posted by Trojan4evr

I went to Envious Detailing in Orange. I got the following package for $5k:
1-step paint correction, PPF(custom front kit including the grills, roof, side mirrors, front fenders, rocker panels, rear high impact areas), three year ceramic coating (they use Modesta). If I wanted to go full PPF, it would have been $7k. If you can afford it I highly recommend it.

When I chatted with Eric he mentioned they don't use Modesta any longer and have their own brand. Did you have to request him to get Modesta?

[Trojan4evr]

Originally Posted by Newbie_21

When I chatted with Eric he mentioned they don't use Modesta any longer and have their own brand. Did you have to request him to get Modesta?

When they had my car, they were using Modesta. I just gave them my car and they took care of it. I wasn't aware of the change to their own brand.

[BMWMFAN123]

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[///M ARMY]

Originally Posted by RockinPA

Rhino Customs and Detailing in Huntington Beach.

They did my car and came out amazing

[greentrbo95gst]

I have taken my 12 cars to Envious in Orange over the last 13 years, no one else will ppf or ceramic any of my cars, ever!

I have 2 cars with modesta and 2 with their house line (started it in 2019). Honestly, i can't tell a difference. I know they have a entry level and a premium, i only have gotten the premium, or plus as they call it. Its just as glassy, and just as easy to clean.
Picture attached for reference of my f90 competition with their in house coating after a year of washes

[2swift]

After owning numerous cars, this is my first time considering PPF and ceramic coating since I'll be parking outside most of the time.

However, honestly, spending that $6k+ on front end ppf and ceramic is hard to swallow.

I wash my car once every 1-2 weeks and simple coat of wax every so often. In this situation, is it worth getting just ceramic coating alone? Will this save me a couple washes? I'd still have to reapply every couple months depending on the type of coating as well, right?

[2Slo_F83]

Originally Posted by 2swift

After owning numerous cars, this is my first time considering PPF and ceramic coating since I'll be parking outside most of the time.

However, honestly, spending that $6k+ on front end ppf and ceramic is hard to swallow.

I wash my car once every 1-2 weeks and simple coat of wax every so often. In this situation, is it worth getting just ceramic coating alone? Will this save me a couple washes? I'd still have to reapply every couple months depending on the type of coating as well, right?

I am on the same boat as you but I park mine in the garage. 6k is hard to swallow!

But I am realizing fast, that canyon drives mostly causes those rock chips and you start to notice if your's is a BSM like mine.

Anyone used Private Collection Autocare?

https://pcautocare.com/autodetailing/

[m4ml]

Originally Posted by 2Slo_F83

But I am realizing fast, that canyon drives mostly causes those rock chips and you start to notice if your's is a BSM like mine.

This is exactly why I'm getting PPF on my G82. On my F82 I have Ceramic Pro Gold and although it looks amazing and makes cleaning it a trivial task, the chips are driving me crazy.

[jwt2440]

Just curious as I am in SoCal as well. Is spending $14,000 for these coatings worth it considering we live in good weather year round? I sort of get it if I lived in chicago or something with all the shit weather but here in LA what am I really protecting against? Definitely not the elements so is it the micro rock chips in the paint?

[GGG333]

Originally Posted by jwt2440

Just curious as I am in SoCal as well. Is spending $14,000 for these coatings worth it considering we live in good weather year round? I sort of get it if I lived in chicago or something with all the shit weather but here in LA what am I really protecting against? Definitely not the elements so is it the micro rock chips in the paint?

Yup , I took my F82 once to Angeles crest and I drove behind an SVJ.
Needless to say he eviscerated my hood with rock chips
If I had PPF , it would have survived.

[///M ARMY]

Originally Posted by jwt2440

Just curious as I am in SoCal as well. Is spending $14,000 for these coatings worth it considering we live in good weather year round? I sort of get it if I lived in chicago or something with all the shit weather but here in LA what am I really protecting against? Definitely not the elements so is it the micro rock chips in the paint?

If your spending $14k on that… super over priced

[M2_MEDUSA]

Lol I have no clue where you guys are going for these prices but I recommend you stop.. there is absolutely no reason you should ever pay more than 4,500 on a full ppf car. Front bumper and hood I payed $900. You guys are getting absolutely played like a piano because they see "money" with your new car. I promise you 10k isn't even close to the market costs. 6k isn't it either. Find a shop that'll do it right and for the right price. I'd also recommend only doing front clip ppf. ROI drops off after Front clip

[jwt2440]

Originally Posted by ///M ARMY

If your spending $14k on that… super over priced

That $14k was based on what someone posted near the top of the thread. But now that I look at it there are two options listed. I added them together. Regardless I always lease for tax purposes so IDGAF about putting a condom on my car.

[2swift]

Originally Posted by jwt2440

That $14k was based on what someone posted near the top of the thread. But now that I look at it there are two options listed. I added them together. Regardless I always lease for tax purposes so IDGAF about putting a condom on my car.

Yeah if you are leasing, you definitely don't need ppf. I've always leased before and never got dinged for small rock chips when returning the cars.

I would be purchasing this car and agree with you with so cal weather, keeping me on the fence to do ppf or ceramic coating. If you get rock chips on your ppf, you still end up having to take it off/redo the wrap too. I know the original paint will be protected but maintenance wise seems just as high.