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Old 20-04-2018, 04:39 PM
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Any one know a good place or person to get my paint protection done. I don't know the name of the stuff they use but its the stuff they put on new cars and paint to keep it show room shine.


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Do you mean Supergard or something like a G4 technic ceramic coating?

The former can be picked up for a few quid on eBay and isn't worth it IMO. The latter needs a full detail and careful application and should last 6 months to a few years depending how much you want to spend.

Depending where you are there are quite a few detailers doing G4 now.

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For PPF it depends very much on who does it.
Some cars are available in pre-cut form and your looking at about £250 for a front bumper, leading edge of bonnet and leading edge of wings. Just for the material.
It is cheaper to take it off a reel and shape/cut on car but you need someone you trust with a blade.

To get the front of a car done professionally your looking at £500-£1000.

I was quoted £1000 supply and fitted for Pre-cut at Ferranghini in Maidstone on the front of a Golf R they had I was looking at.

http://www.ferraghinicustoms.com
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I'll just keep polishing I think
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Get hold of Daryl at offset detailing.. he offers full miyabi ceramic coatings and also ppf and is a really great guy...

He’s based in Essex and did my A6
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Old 06-05-2018, 01:28 PM
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Thanks I'm not sure what the best to use the cars been resprayed 6 months ago and I want a hard wearing coating put on the protect it. Is the ceramic on like a wax stuff I don't want a clear wrap.


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Yes ceramic is applied like a wax and often topped with wax coatings..
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Thanks I'm not sure what the best to use the cars been resprayed 6 months ago and I want a hard wearing coating put on the protect it. Is the ceramic on like a wax stuff I don't want a clear wrap.


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Yes the ceramic coating is effectively a very hard wearing sealant. Some are effectively baked on to harden and provide a strong barrier to the top coat. You'd still apply wax on top for your own finish. The ceramic is an extreme version of a sealant like jetseal109 which I've used for years on my cars and does a great job. Only lasts 3-6 months and requires a clay bar up clean before going on.

If you want an idea here is a site for reference.
http://www.exclusivecarcare.co.uk/gtechniq/

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Old 06-05-2018, 08:33 PM
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Ok that sounds like the stuff I need then thanks guys.
I will get that done when I get my car back from the garage as it's having cam belt and a full service done with a few other bits.

It's crazy I added up how much I spend on my last week in a year and it come out at just over 15k but I love it and I don't mind it's my baby.i am sure it will cost me loads more over the next few years. I bet you lot have spent a lot on your ones
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