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I know pricing will vary by area, but what did/would you pay for a partial (1/2 hood and fenders, rockers, behind rear wheels) PPF on an M3?
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In Abq, NM I was quoted $5k for full PPF, $3000 for partial. I am going ceramic instead. I was quoted $2k for lifetime ceramic coating.
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If you don't end up going with full PPF I would recommend at least getting the full hood done. I have had rock chips make it past the half way point on my other cars. Plus there won't be a seam. |
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Does going with stealth drive cost up? If so, what have some others paid for stealth PPF?
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Entire front, mirrors, side skirts = $1500
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I would pay money to not have partial hood. Rather have rock chips than a line on the hood. Get full hood with tucked edges or don't bother.
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Have to respectfully disagree. I have partial front, headlights, rocker, and lower half of 1/4 panel, rear fascia behind wheels on my Boxster and it's done a great job. Plus from most angles you don't notice the seam, the PPF in general is almost invisible. . I'll agree that it'd look better without the line, but it's not obtrusive, and I wonder how it'd look with partial fenders and a full hood?
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Did you also do ceramic on top of the stealth PPF? Does PPF even need ceramic? Open to hear thoughts. Thanks.
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I'm no expert, I've never ceramic'ed the PPF on my Boxster and it's been just fine. To be fair that car only sees 3-4k miles a year though.
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Put another way, PPF is primarily about paint projection (rocks, chips, etc) where as ceramic is more about easing upkeep. PPF adds a self-healing aspect to it where I think ceramic alone does not. Materials for ceramic are fairly cheap ($175?) and with some practice you could do it yourself. PPF is best left to the experts. |
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I did one-step paint correction, full front, mirrors, roof, rear high impact areas, rocker panels, and full ceramic coating for 5k.
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Ask a lot of questions. If you don't feel comfortable, shop somewhere else. Originally, I debated doing a bulk panel on the rear fender that had the gas cap. (This other shop was going with the stock template cutouts.) I talked to another shop who offered to remove the stock panel cutouts and do them by hand, which is what I went with. Also, discuss what you want matte and what you want gloss. I wouldn't assume anything. |
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It seems like you picked ceramic coating as an alternative to PPF. |
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Yeah. Lifetime is BS. If you can swing the money, there is no comparison between the 2. PPF is light years better. One of the best mods if you like you car always looking good and protecting the paint
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