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Notes on paint protection film, ceramic coating, window tint and paint correction from our shop in Livonia.
When should you ceramic coat a new car?
The best time to ceramic coat a new car is the first few weeks, before its first Michigan winter.
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What Michigan road salt actually does to your clear coat
Salt crystals sandblast your front bumper at highway speed and sit in every rock chip.
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Should you put PPF on a leased car?
A leasing company can charge you for the rock chips on your front end at turn-in.
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PPF for Tesla owners: what to protect and why
The front bumper and hood on a Model 3 or Model Y can collect a lot of chips in the first year.
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1-step, 2-step, or 3-step paint correction: which does your car need?
What does 1-step, 2-step or 3-step mean, and which one does your car need?
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Michigan tint law: what is legal on each window
Michigan sets no darkness percentage for the front side windows. It limits where the film can go.
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Wait 48 to 72 hours before the first wash on new PPF, and about a week on a new ceramic coating.
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Gloss or matte PPF: which finish should you choose?
Gloss and matte PPF protect the same way. The difference is the finish.
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Full Front, Track Package or Full Body: which PPF package?
Full Front covers the hood, front fenders, bumper and mirror caps. Does your car need more?
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Ceramic tint or regular tint: is ceramic worth it?
Shade tells you how dark a film looks, not how much heat it blocks or if it will turn purple.
ReadIs paint protection film worth it on a Michigan daily driver?
Is PPF worth it on a Michigan daily driver? It depends on the car, the roads and how long you keep it.
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Ceramic coating or PPF: which one do you need?
PPF stops physical damage. A ceramic coating changes how the paint looks and cleans. Many cars get both.
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