Paint Correction/PPF

[JohnT]

I m planning to have my car ceramic coated and have PPF applied to the hood and front bumper. One shop says to have paint correction done to the entire car, then have the PPF applied, then have the ceramic applied to the paint that does not have PPF.
Another shop tells me paint correction is not necessary on the areas that PPF will be applied to.
My question : if you were having this done, which would you choose?
I know there are different types of ceramic, but in general, can the ceramic for the paint also be applied to painted wheels, chrome, piano black, plastic trim, glass, plastic grills?
Thank you for your time.

 

[Mike Phillips]

I m planning to have my car ceramic coated and have PPF applied to the hood and front bumper. One shop says to have paint correction done to the entire car, then have the PPF applied, then have the ceramic applied to the paint that does not have PPF.

The above is correct.

Another shop tells me paint correction is not necessary on the areas that PPF will be applied to.

The above is incorrect.

My question : if you were having this done, which would you choose?
I know there are different types of ceramic, but in general, can the ceramic for the paint also be applied to painted wheels, chrome, piano black, plastic trim, glass, plastic grills?
Thank you for your time.

Generally speaking, the PPF OR ANY OTHER TYPES OF GRAPHICS will stick or adhere to the ceramic coated surface but the problem is any edges and/or tips, if they lift, and/or once they lift, it tends to continue lifting and separating.

You want the cleanest surface for maximum adhesion for the longest lasting bond between the PPF/Graphics and paint.

The person at the shop that told you to do the paint correction first, then let them install the PPF - then install the ceramic coating is the best option.


Mike