Is the cost of PPF worth it?

[redpoint5]

Don’t even start with that crap. You probably paid for the Turtle Wax spray that has the word “ceramic coating” on the label. Spouting out chemicals from the periodic table doesn’t make your case for $15 ceramic coating any better.

You made the claim, so you support it... and I misspoke, it cost me $20. Can I get unobtanium silicon dioxide for that price?

 

[Kairide]

You made the claim, so you support it... and I misspoke, it cost me $20. Can I get unobtanium silicon dioxide for that price?

First, what specific ceramic coating did you buy/apply?

 

[redpoint5]

First, what specific ceramic coating did you buy/apply?

Haven't tried it yet. I need to do a thorough washing first, but pollen season means I'll have to wait.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08MTBHS7N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[olsookie]

For $15 I'm unlikely to get silicon dioxide and titanium dioxide? Is it unobtanium that can only be extracted from indigenous tribes?

Sorry bro, no chance you got a $25 “ceramic” coating. A bottle alone going to run $75… that’s before any labor and prep costs.

 

[zoomer0056]

Yes they did get little chips and blips but it never bothered me or the buyers and dealers I sold the cars to.

I think you've answered your own question.

However, I PPFed my whole car myself. Cost and even the protection offered were not factors in my decision. I was excited about the car and excited to learn a new skill and buy some new tools. It's been over two years and the PPF is doing the job. Just a couple of spots on the bumper, most protection afforded was on the flare outs in front of the rear wheels.

DIY PPF on 2022 Blue Model S

Model S is one week old. I've spent the last four months YouTubing PPF. This first post is practice on the front license plate holder which I will not put back on. It's a good test piece for practicing several techniques. There are compound curves in the corners, edges to wrap and circles to cut...

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