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    Paint Correction?

    So in general, the paint is on the thinner side but the "thinness" of the paint will differ largely from vehicle to vehicle. In general, paint correction of at least a single stage polish is a decent idea aprior to coating, especially because it's black. Pending you don't take it to a...
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    PPF Advice Please

    I think if you tell them that you're willing to pay to have it redone in a single piece, they likely will. Whoever you did the work with, I would be happy to consult with them to help them through it. It's not necessarily super crazy but some technicians just need a little help to get over their...
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    PPF Advice Please

    Them not being able to do the one piece rear trunk is one or more of 3 reasons: 1. They are doing plotted pre cut kits only. 2. They don't have enough skill to do it. It requires 2 people to stretch it. 3. It requires removal of the spoiler, which they may not do. if you didn't specifically...
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    How to take care of Lucid Leather

    So, in general, all automotive leather needs to be cared for. Cleaned at bare minimum. Here are a few products I would recommend that you can get from amazon easily or can find in most big parts stores. Stay away from "baby wipes" and other "leather protectant wipes" or anything thick or...
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    Which PPF to choose?

    The orange peel in the XPEL film isn't going to be seen by someone who doesn't inspect paint every day. The level of paint prep also doesn't affect the orange peel of XPEL film, it is strictly related to the level of aggressiveness of the adhesive. All that is required to install PPF on a...
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    Which PPF to choose?

    The biggest difference is that the STEK will be clearer with less orange peel. The Adhesive on the XPEL is so aggressive it imparts massive orange peel, which can diffuse metallic flake and the true reflection in the paint. That said - pick the shop that was willing to spend the most time with...
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    Which PPF to choose?

    Do you want the opinion of those who have had it installed or the facts from someone who has had their hands on all the films? Because shopping for the "best product" is the worst decision you'll make when it comes to PPF. It is 20% product and 80% shop that makes the difference in your install...
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    Has the opinion on the Touring being not really wanted vs the Pure changed since the Air credit?

    Our Ceramic Pro Ultimate IR Next Generation Ceramic Film offers 70% and 80% VLT's (clear and clearer) that offer more heat rejection than darkened films. Think of the ping Pong Balls in the mason jar visual. Lets say the mason jar represents the entire physical structure of window tint. The...
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    Anyone who has not done PPF/ceramic coating?

    A common misconception is that new vehicles don';t need paint correction. I've personally seen almost every Tesla and 90% of the brand new Lucid's come through our shops with unfinished wet sanding, haziness, holograms and more in the paint. If I were to put a paint inspection light on your...
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    [VIDEO] LUCID AIR Full Front Paint Protection Film - One Piece Hood - Pottstown, West Chester, Collegeville, Reading, Philadelphia, Allentown

    We can always take a trip and come and get it. It wouldn't be the first time we've brought in a car from out of state. ;) Try Ceramic Pro Elite Baltimore.
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    Anyone who has not done PPF/ceramic coating?

    It's not self healing from chips. PPF will still get knicked. That's the film doing its job. If a rock does pierce the film, the velocity at which that rock had, would have almost certainly punched through the panel. Better to touch up and reinstall PPF vs replace the entire panel and have it...
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    CLEAR COAT CUTTING COMPOUND

    You don't need to polish a car before installing PPF. Many shops will tout this as "we go the extra mile" when all they are doing is wasting time and pulling off clear coat. PPF Hides anything that isn't a deep scratch, meaning swirls, even 1000 grit sanding marks, will disappear with PPF. We...
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    Car Washing...what are your tips and tricks

    Yeah, I imagine a pressure washer at 6" away is typically not a fantastic idea on any vehicle LOL.
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    Car Washing...what are your tips and tricks

    Thats a first that I've ever heard anything about not using a pressure washer. Maybe a high-powered gas pressure washer with a 0* tip could do that but any electric pressure washer isn't going to do that. At all. A heated leafblower doesn't provide any significant amount of heat. It comes out...
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    WORK LOG: Full Body KAVACA Paint Protection Film Install on ZENITH RED for @Babyrocko1908 - PPF Install for LUCID in PA, Pottstown, Philadelphia

    @Babyrocko1908 brought us her Zenith Red Lucid Air for Full Body Paint Protection Film, Ceramic Pro Ceramic Coatings & Ceramic Pro KAVACA Ultimate IR Window Film. This work log post shows some of the work we are doing with her vehicle while its here at Ceramic Pro Pottstown Elite Dealer. Here...
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    Glass Canopy: To Tint or Not to Tint

    Automotive glass of any grade isn't going to reject heat. Only film will. The glass is infact to standard - but its going to get hot with the sun beating on it regardless - the only thing that will make the interior comfortable, will be tinting the roof/windshield. AFS does great work. The...
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    Please shere your PPF quotes for front clip and whole car. Just want to see if the quotes I've received are similar. Thx.

    Here to tell you that "ceramic coated" films are only "ceramic infused". In-depth information here about "ceramic coated" PPF. TLDR - Regardless of what marketing terms a manufacturer or shop is using - those hydrophobic properties and chemical resistance properties don't last. These films DO...
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    [VIDEO] Lucid Air Full Front PPF - White

    I thought some of you might like to see some of the processes in how a one-piece hood is done. Please do not fall victim to the "its too big to do in one piece" scam. Its not. This is Danik. Danik has been working with PPF for over a decade. He is in the US from Ukraine and is one of the most...
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