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      10-19-2021, 01:26 AM   #199
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I only skipped the ppf because I dont drive the car much and have great roads with nice weather.

If you are keeping, you should do the ceramic and its processes first and then the ppf...
I was told that you can't put PPF on top of a ceramic coating. So you have to commit to one or the other unfortunately. The good news is that most PPF can be the base layer and ceramic can be the topper. In other words, you can put ceramic on top of PPF. But you can't put PPF on top of ceramic. I wish this wasn't the case. But that's what I've been told. Your car looks excellent Vic55...
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I was told that you can't put PPF on top of a ceramic coating. So you have to commit to one or the other unfortunately. The good news is that most PPF can be the base layer and ceramic can be the topper. In other words, you can out ceramic on top of PPF. But you can't out PPF on top of ceramic. I wish this wasn't the case. But that's what I've been told. Your car look excellent Vic55...
You got it!!!

My apologies as I had it backwards, one first does the PPF and then ceramic can be added for a brilliant shine/gloss over it.

And thanks kevin!

I think this picture reflects (no pun) the results a good ceramic application AND proper pre staging/correction of the paint.

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      10-19-2021, 10:31 AM   #201
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stunning. really stunning.
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Hey, really beautiful car! Do the bright red calipers clash in any way with the color when you see it in reality? From the pictures it doesn't appear so, but I am considering this color, and I was thinking of going with black calipers because they are more neutral. Also debating between tartufo and plain black interior. Any insights on this? Thanks!

I think it would look best with the gold calipers from the CCB but I don't think I'm going to spend the money on those.
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Hey, really beautiful car! Do the bright red calipers clash in any way with the color when you see it in reality? From the pictures it doesn't appear so, but I am considering this color, and I was thinking of going with black calipers because they are more neutral. Also debating between tartufo and plain black interior. Any insights on this? Thanks!

I think it would look best with the gold calipers from the CCB but I don't think I'm going to spend the money on those.
No, to the naked eye, the calipers are broken up by the black wheels and tires quite efficiently.

Sorry I really dont know much about tartufo but its a nice color with almost any exterior paint IMHO. Black always works well too.

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One of the best colours out there. So so beautiful.

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You got it!!!

My apologies as I had it backwards, one first does the PPF and then ceramic can be added for a brilliant shine/gloss over it.

And thanks kevin!

I think this picture reflects (no pun) the results a good ceramic application AND proper pre staging/correction of the paint.

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Beautiful Spec.
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