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<blockquote data-quote="Rruuff Day" data-source="post: 206933" data-attributes="member: 2217"><p>I hadn't even heard of ceramic when I did my C6 8 years ago and did mine with 3M back then but just the front, the hood and the 1/4 panels. I never saw any yellowing but the car was victory red so might not see it anyway. My C7 I bought new at the end of the season and just did the front bumper right away with 3M. Next season, had the hood, fenders, door sills, door entry coves and the mirrors done with Suntek. There was still not much talk of ceramic back then either. The PPF is the scratch and nick protector. The ceramic on top doesn't protect from road debris flying up but should give it a wet look shine and save on wax I would think, but I am pretty anal about wax and slickmist detailer so my car has a great shine. I put the do it yourself Mequiars ceramic on this winter over top of everything and although didn't notice a lot of difference in shine but hoping the dust rolls off easier as I also live on 2 km of gravel and hate the dust. If you don't do the entire car with PPF, have a real good look at any areas that are susceptible to rocks coming off other vehicles or the tires and make sure they are PPF covered. As far as the self healing properties of ppf, I suppose if it's a tiny nick, it will self heal but I now a couple guys wth full xpel and after a few years, the film on the front bumper almost looks sand blasted with little nicks and chips. But that being said, ppf with nicks and chips is a lot easier and cheaper to replace than paint and clearcoat. JMO</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rruuff Day, post: 206933, member: 2217"] I hadn't even heard of ceramic when I did my C6 8 years ago and did mine with 3M back then but just the front, the hood and the 1/4 panels. I never saw any yellowing but the car was victory red so might not see it anyway. My C7 I bought new at the end of the season and just did the front bumper right away with 3M. Next season, had the hood, fenders, door sills, door entry coves and the mirrors done with Suntek. There was still not much talk of ceramic back then either. The PPF is the scratch and nick protector. The ceramic on top doesn't protect from road debris flying up but should give it a wet look shine and save on wax I would think, but I am pretty anal about wax and slickmist detailer so my car has a great shine. I put the do it yourself Mequiars ceramic on this winter over top of everything and although didn't notice a lot of difference in shine but hoping the dust rolls off easier as I also live on 2 km of gravel and hate the dust. If you don't do the entire car with PPF, have a real good look at any areas that are susceptible to rocks coming off other vehicles or the tires and make sure they are PPF covered. As far as the self healing properties of ppf, I suppose if it's a tiny nick, it will self heal but I now a couple guys wth full xpel and after a few years, the film on the front bumper almost looks sand blasted with little nicks and chips. But that being said, ppf with nicks and chips is a lot easier and cheaper to replace than paint and clearcoat. JMO [/QUOTE]
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