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<blockquote data-quote="Neils" data-source="post: 294452" data-attributes="member: 7582"><p>It depends on whether you care about protecting your paint, if you are willing to invest in protecting it (some could find it pricey), and how long you plan on keeping the car (if you plan to sell or trade it in 1-3 years then maybe not worth it for you).</p><p></p><p>Since you are in Montreal (Quebec), there is really only 1 known reliable place where people take their vehicles, and most (if not all) dealers send their cars to, PROTEX. They did my VW Atlas, and I plan to use them for the C8. Tons of trucks and cars there, including all the top end exotics.</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://protexdealer.com/protex-laval/[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Now, no wax or ceramic coat will "protect" the paint, but will simply keep it looking shiny longer, and make it easier to wash. Most people will start with the PPF right away. For example, I will have my C8 PPF before even driving it off of the dealer lot, no way it will see an inch of road without it (but that is just me). There are various levels of kits out there, the more surface is covered, the more expensive the kit. To give you an idea, I think I paid around $1200-$1500 to PPF the front of my truck including complete hood, front bumper, mirrors, and top of windshield, plus the 4 door edges. When my wife bought her new model Lexus IS, I convinced her to PPF the entire front and top of windshield too, I think with a tint included the bill was $1500. Keep in mind, there may be way more pieces to install on the C8, and lots of difficult corners, and if you choose to also protect the lower half on each side of the door, can cost a lot more, not sure what that could be because I have not looked into it yet. </p><p></p><p>Fun fact, I did ask how much it would cost to do a full satin wrap from front to back, was either $7000 or $8000. Might not do that to my upcoming C8 (likely Rapid or Riptide Blue), but would consider it if I eventually get the E-Ray with a darker color (one of the dark greys)</p><p></p><p>Then after that, you can decide if you want to ceramic coat. I did that too on my truck, but did it at a detailer near my house, paid around $1000, but the company above could easily charge double that. Keep in mind that some charge less but will use products that are less known on the market. It is an amazing feeling to go and wash your car and see the crap just slide right off, or with rain see the water bead on top of the paint. Think of it like a protective shell.</p><p></p><p>For me, worth every penny to do both, irrelevant of the cost, if you want to keep your paint looking new.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Neils, post: 294452, member: 7582"] It depends on whether you care about protecting your paint, if you are willing to invest in protecting it (some could find it pricey), and how long you plan on keeping the car (if you plan to sell or trade it in 1-3 years then maybe not worth it for you). Since you are in Montreal (Quebec), there is really only 1 known reliable place where people take their vehicles, and most (if not all) dealers send their cars to, PROTEX. They did my VW Atlas, and I plan to use them for the C8. Tons of trucks and cars there, including all the top end exotics. [URL unfurl="true"]https://protexdealer.com/protex-laval/[/URL] Now, no wax or ceramic coat will "protect" the paint, but will simply keep it looking shiny longer, and make it easier to wash. Most people will start with the PPF right away. For example, I will have my C8 PPF before even driving it off of the dealer lot, no way it will see an inch of road without it (but that is just me). There are various levels of kits out there, the more surface is covered, the more expensive the kit. To give you an idea, I think I paid around $1200-$1500 to PPF the front of my truck including complete hood, front bumper, mirrors, and top of windshield, plus the 4 door edges. When my wife bought her new model Lexus IS, I convinced her to PPF the entire front and top of windshield too, I think with a tint included the bill was $1500. Keep in mind, there may be way more pieces to install on the C8, and lots of difficult corners, and if you choose to also protect the lower half on each side of the door, can cost a lot more, not sure what that could be because I have not looked into it yet. Fun fact, I did ask how much it would cost to do a full satin wrap from front to back, was either $7000 or $8000. Might not do that to my upcoming C8 (likely Rapid or Riptide Blue), but would consider it if I eventually get the E-Ray with a darker color (one of the dark greys) Then after that, you can decide if you want to ceramic coat. I did that too on my truck, but did it at a detailer near my house, paid around $1000, but the company above could easily charge double that. Keep in mind that some charge less but will use products that are less known on the market. It is an amazing feeling to go and wash your car and see the crap just slide right off, or with rain see the water bead on top of the paint. Think of it like a protective shell. For me, worth every penny to do both, irrelevant of the cost, if you want to keep your paint looking new. [/QUOTE]
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