Can you ceramic coat over Xpel?

Can I apply a ceramic coating on top of the film and how does it affect the self-healing feature of XPEL? Yes, Coatings can be applied to the films. Adding a coating does not stop the film from self-healing.

What goes first PPF or ceramic coating?

However, it is best to have paint protection film applied first to protect your car from scratches and chips caused by road debris. Once these vulnerable spots are covered, you can have ceramic coating applied later on down the road.

Can you use a clay bar on PPF?

Can I use detailing clay on the film? Yes, detailing clay is similar to the regular paint. You need to wet the surface with a lubricant. Here you can use soapy water as lubricant and then rub the surface with a clay bar.

Can you polish Xpel?

So in the event that it causes problems, the coating could be removed and the film underneath would still perform as intended. Luckily, both the leaders in the PPF industry (Xpel and Suntek) have stated that applying a coating on top of their films is perfectly safe and won't void the warranty.

Can you put a ceramic coating on top of a clear bra?

​Adding ceramic coating over a clear bra paint can also be beneficial because it makes your ride much easier to clean. This is because ceramic coating is slick and provides more protection, so less work needs to be done when it's time to clean your car's exterior.

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Can you apply ceramic coating over ceramic coating?

Remember, you should NEVER apply a fresh ceramic coating on top of an old ceramic coating or an inferior surface protectant product, like car wax or paint sealant. Your finish will look awful and fail to perform at its maximum potential.

How do you remove ceramic coating from PPF?

Since the ceramic coating is a physical layer, polishing is the only surefire way to remove it 100% and expose the clear coat underneath. In fact, many of the high-grade professional ceramic coatings claim the only way to remove them is through machine polishing.

Can you polish ceramic coating?

Unfortunately, no. Ceramic coatings are not standard finishes for vehicles, so polishes are not formulated to work with them. If you use polish on top of ceramic coating, you will strip the coating off of your vehicle, leaving it patchy and damaged.

How long does Xpel PPF last?

How long will paint protection film last? XPEL Clear Bra Paint Protection Film can last years. Our film is covered by a 10 year warranty, but as long as you take proper care of your film, it will continue to perform year after year.

Can Xpel be waxed?

Can the film be waxed? While you can wax the film, be sure the product you are using doesn't contain Naphtha or Kerosene in concentrations over 5%, and avoid waxes that contain dyes. For best results, we recommend using our XPEL Flawless Finish Paint Protection Film Sealant or XPEL Ceramic Boost.

Can you buff scratches out of PPF?

You should not use an abrasive polish on paint protection film, as this can cause hazing on the surface. Scratches can be removed by gently heating the surface, as directed above.

How do you remove water spots from PPF?

Use a paint cleanser like p21s. that should remove the water spots. if it doesn't, you'll have to use a more aggressive polish and/or water spot remover like CarPro spotless. once you get rid of the water spots, wipe everything down with CarPro eraser and apply CarPro reload as a nano spray sealant.

Does Xpel turn yellow?

Depending on which film you choose, you WILL notice a slight bit of yellowing no matter what brand. Out of the roll for example, XPEL is slightly yellower than Suntek. Hence why if a client is after the aesthetics, we recommend Suntek on lighter cars.

Which is better Xpel or 3M?

Self-Healing Properties

XPEL Clear Brand outperforms 3M when regarding self-healing properties. Even though 3M was the first company to enter the clear paint film industry, XPEL manufactured the first-ever self-healing film, which means that a scratched surface looks new shortly, even after a scratch.

Does Xpel hide scratches?

Xpel or suntek protect paint not hide scratches. You need paint correction to remove scratches first than add xpel or suntek. The installer will usually do a paint correction process before the film is installed to remove them.

Is Xpel ultimate worth it?

YES IT'S WORTH IT (but not for 8k, maybe 2k-3k depending on how much you're getting wrapped). if you leave it unprotected it'll be swirls and paint chips and pits galore. (it will look really really REALLY bad over time).

Can I use Xpel ceramic boost on a car without ceramic coating?

100% recommend this to anyone with or without a true ceramic coating.

What should you not do after ceramic coating?

Use only recommended mild soaps. Avoid high volume brush style car washes, and high PH detergent style cleaners. Avoid washing in direct sunlight to minimize streaking and water spotting. Wash from the top down leaving the dirtiest sections for last to avoid cross contamination.

Can I put wax on top of ceramic coating?

But after the ceramic coat is applied, many car owners wonder if you can apply wax on ceramic coatings? Well – the answer to that question is a bit sarcastic – so I'll apologize in advanced. Can you apply carnauba wax on your new nano ceramic coating? Yes you CAN.

Can you use snow foam on ceramic coating?

Snow foam is safe to use on a ceramic coating. It will help to remove as much dirt and grime as possible from the vehicle before using a wash mitt and minimise the chance of inflicting scratches during the wash process.

Can you apply two coats of ceramic coating?

Multiple Layers Do the Job, But They Should Be Applied With Restraint. If a ceramic coat layer is properly applied to a car's auto body or on top of its vinyl wrap, it can provide complete coverage within 2 coats. Most of the time, 2 ceramic coating layers along with a top coat layer is all you need.