Coatings FAQ

  • A SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide) based coating are chemicals in a resin carrier. They are a durable, longer-term protection for your paint, wheels, glass, etc. Unlike waxes and other protection, it will last up to years rather than weeks. The biggest positives are for looks (think: the freshly waxed look with gloss and depth) and ease of maintenance (meaning: it will be easier to clean).

  • They are neither scratch-proof nor scratch-resistant, and while you technically can run a coated car through an automatic car wash, doing so will significantly degrade the coating and cause scratches. They also don't offer full protection against bird droppings, tree sap, road grime, fallout, or bug splatters. Regular washing is still necessary, and their UV protection, if any, is quite minimal.

  • That’s all nonsense. If you are regularly maintaining your vehicle then you will see a long life out of them but extending past 2-3 years is really pushing it on a daily driven vehicle.

    I can safely say 1-2years is what you will see out of our coatings (and any coating on the market) on a driven car. Sure, show cars, garage queens, weekend drivers will have more longevity but for the general car, in 2 or so years it will be due for an overhaul and repolish.

    I recommend a full repolish and coat every 2-3 years, especially living in Northwest Ohio.

PPF FAQ

  • Paint Protection Film is a thermoplastic urethane self-healing film applied to painted surfaces of a new or used car to protect the paint from rock chips, bug guts, and minor abrasions.

    It is a clear material that can go over any paint surface. It protects from small to moderate rock chips, chemical stains, and etching. Once on and done properly, its almost impossible to see it on the surface and will enhance the look of the paint.

    Paint Protection Film is the only thing that provides scratch resistance and impact resistance compared to ceramic coatings and waxes.

  • While the manufacturer will “warranty” their film for up to 10 years, it’s nearly impossible to get a claim due to them pointing the finger at improper installations, etc which are very hard to disprove on the installers end.

    Think about dealing with your home or auto insurance and a claim, its painful. With PPF, its recommended to remove and replace every 3 to 5 years.

    Like Ceramic Coatings, daily driven cars do get beat up and should be replaced periodically and your weekend drivers, garage queens will see more longevity.

    Remember, it’s a durable sacrificial layer of protection not meant to be permanent.

  • It’s called Paint Protection Film, not Paint Perfection Film.

    In some cases, we may have to seam, not full coverage, etc on some parts. We are installing a 2D material on a 3D object.

    Sometimes reaching for perfection isn’t always the best. Stop listening to the internet, not every PPF install is 100% tucked and seamless.

    I will do my best to install PPF as best as I can aesthetically and to cover the greatest amount of area without risking failure.

    If you are getting a hood, fender wrapped that has an emblem on it, it will be removed, a new replacement purchased (or left off if you want to debadge your car) and replaced in the factory spot. It is a much cleaner, seamless look. 

    Please feel free to reach out with any other questions you may have!