10-10-2021, 08:00 AM | #1 |
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Film and ceramic coating installer in SoFl
Any recommendations for an installer near Boca Raton? I guess products have evolved since I did my M6 in 2014 so product recommendations are welcome, too !
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10-10-2021, 03:15 PM | #2 |
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I was referred to these guys wheny dad got his Macan. They do ALL PPF etc for the Collection dealerships in Miami.
He ended up not doing PPF, but I was very impressed with the conversations I had with them. Office: 786-268-7501 Instagram #firstclassautosports Email: info@firstclassautosports.com Web: www.FirstClassAutosports.com Web: www.MyTeslaMiami.com |
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10-11-2021, 12:41 PM | #3 |
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I'm in Boca - Ecophant did my ceramic and window tint and they also do PPF although I didnt go that direction. Highly recommended among the local exotic owners. Excellent work and fair pricing. They also do mobile detailing.
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I am (supposedly) a W41Žer so I have plenty of time to plan for this. Thinking of ceramic and window tint. |
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10-11-2021, 08:00 PM | #5 |
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I did the silver level ceramic, tint and ppf on the headlights. Very happy with results. One suggestion maybe pass on the windshield coating that comes with some of the ceramic packages, it made my wipers chatter and i had to polish it off. A common issue apparently.
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10-11-2021, 09:06 PM | #6 |
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How long did the ceramic take? I understand it is supposed to be kept out of the elements for at least 24 hours after application...
Also, what was the price for the full ceramic coat? Ballpark is fine. Thanks! |
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10-12-2021, 07:41 AM | #7 |
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The silver level package was $1500 and I couldnt wash the car for 2 weeks. It cures enough to get wet in 24hours. They actually finished late one afternoon but held the car another day to make sure it cured correctly in their shop.
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10-12-2021, 12:44 PM | #8 |
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Thanks! Might be worth the drive to go someplace with hands on recommendations.
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how long does the silver package last for? i know these coatings have time tables on longevity.. which is wierd to me.. |
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The ceramic coating wears down over time, albeit very slowly. Hence the time frames. If you use a "reloader" or maintenance ceramic spray you can help prolong it. Griot's Ceramic Spray (the neon green one) is a great product for that. |
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Carpro is also good, as is Hydrosilex and a couple others. I saw a great comparison video where the Griots blew the others away in longevity. I switched to it and have been very happy.
Most would likely be sufficient as a topper for a ceramic coat. I use the t as the only shield (no true ceramic) so the longevity is important to me. |
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Have scheduled for a ceramic and tint package end of the month. My G83 is now in transit with ETA Brunswick 1118. Left my wifeŽs Macan with Mauricio today so they can detail it while away for a few days. The facility looks super clean and I see very hi-end cars there all the time. |
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In case anyone is still looking, I have been in contact with the following shops trying to gauge who to go with:
Ecophant (Boca) Mauricio was a super nice guy, seemed genuinely excited to have me visit his shop (coming from south Miami, so his recognizing that was nice.) Shop looked clean and well organized. Did not try to oversell options. First Class Autosports (south Miami) Hugo very knowledgeable. Shop was also very clean and well organized. Impressive cats there being worked on. Apparently they do almost all the work from the Collection, so Maclaren, Ferrari, Porsche, Aston, etc. Did not try to oversell options. Always Sunny Detailing (Ft Lauderdale): Connor seemed nice. Going to try to visit his shop soon. Prices lower than Ecophant or First Class, but not drastically. This shop was recommended several times in other bimmerpost forums.
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I don't know anything about these shops, as I live in California, so, I can't comment on that. I just have experience with the types of PPF being used. I'd like to highly recommend using STek DynoShield, if either of the shops use it. It's probably has the best clarity out of all of the PPF that I've seen.
I would also ask specific questions on how they plan to install the PPF, for the price. I paid to have my entire car wrapped in PPF. I realize it's not for everyone. but my detailer had my car about 14 days, and, I thought that was an astronomical amount of time to have a car, but after I got an explanation of what they were going to be doing, and after they showed me some cars that were parked for people to come pickup, I was stunned at what could be accomplished. Wash Decon Clay Inspect paint 2 Stage Polish Re-Wash IPA Wipedown Remove door handles, front and rear headlights, mirrors, roof rails, wing. Install full one piece STek DynoShield PPF on all exterior surfaces to include doors and trunk in one piece. Mirror caps and side skirts, removed for PPF, reinstalled. reinstall door handles, then PPF handles. PPF Carbon wing and reinstall over PPF. 2 coats of self healing Feynlabs Ceramic coating, cured panel by panel with an I/R heat lamp. Wheels removed, and CCB calipers cleaned and ceramic coated with Feynlabs Wheel and I/R cured. Wheels double coated, I/R cured, and reinstalled. Install STek DynoFlex on outer windshield, and ceramic coat. Time at Shop: 14 Days Cost: $8,550. Discount: Veteran + referral of 3 other customers that spent over $5,000 each. OTD Price: $7,000
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You make an appointment yet? Interesting to get your feedback before I decide. Haha.
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I haven't, been really busy lately. I also ordered a MSS HAS kit and need to get that installed now.
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I am actually coming up on my 1 year refresh for the Silver ceramic pro pack I bought from Mauricio. Coating has held up extremely well.
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