jsg1518

I know Xpel has their own fusion ceramic coating but you cant buy it and do it yourself. Does anyone know of a ceramic coating that is safe for use over the xpel film. I'm sure some guys may say just have the installer do it but one I like to do some stuff myself and two its really expensive after just paying for the film.
Also any recomendations for a quick spray wax to safely use over the xpel too.

Thanks in advance!

jimmyb

FWIW, Suntek Ultra has a top coating and does not need a ceramic coating.

jsg1518

Too Late I already have the Xpel so looking for my options there.

jsg1518

can the Moderators move this to the C7 general. I meant to post it there sorry.

michaelmik

Check out, ADAMS POLISH

gurneyeagle

I used this on my wife's new Acura MDX after having Xpel applied to the front end. Looks great!

https://www.autogeek.net/dr-beasleys-1201-coating.html

Glennm27

Why ceramic coat over expel?

Akcajunz

I agree...I could be wrong but it seems like to me that ceramic coating over EXPEL might have an effect over the self healing properties that EXPEL has. I am curious if it would or not...any experts out there that could shed some light on this???

duckvett

Adam's Ceramic Coating over Xpel - just another layer of protection. 6400 mile road-trip, no rock chips!

jimmyb

Xpel will not repel water (hydrophobic), using a ceramic coat on top of it will make the car easier to clean.

I am curious if you couldn't use any sealant (Wolfgang, etc...)...Ceramic, professionally applied, is $$$$$ on top of $$$$$ for the PPF.

jsg1518

That's exactly why Im asking. professional install of the ceramic is $$$$$ so I wanted to do it on my own. I may try the suggestion above About the Adams ceramic coating. Just wanted to know if there were anything to avoid when picking an aplication.

KenHorse

Just a fast question

You had previously started a thread about this. So why another?

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...o-coat-it.html

jsg1518

I goofed thats all I can say...............
And that thread kind of went the way of using the xpel fusion which you cant buy and do yourself.

But yes I forgot I did.....

Vegas1500

Yes you can. I use whatever I use on the paint. The newer PPF have clear coats and a good wax or sealant works great. Ceramic seams like a waste of good $$$ over PPF IMO.

Near Miss

Talked to the factory rep for Xpel a couple of years ago, and he recommended any good ceramic coat or finish.

Malum1

OptiCoat Plus over my XPEL...

McRCN

Ceramic coating will not affect the self healing properties of Xpel. The coating very thin.

Redgrandsport17

I have mine ceramic coated over film and it works great. Very easy to clean. Also installing ceramic is fairly easy. Watch some youtube videos. I have ceramic pro installed by a shop on mine but I have used R1 ceramic on about 12 cars now and everyone loves it. Usually takes me a day to prep and coat a midsize car with R1.

XPEL

Thank you for choosing XPEL PPF to protect your Vette! While we don't have a DIY Ceramic Coating we recommend, we do recommend however, to use our XPEL Ceramic Boost Spray on top of your PPF as a good maintenance product. In fact, Ceramic Boost can be used on glass, bare paint, and on the wheels as well. This is the best product to maintain and enhance your PPF and Ceramic Coating.



Excellent question. To answer, check out this video below from YouTuber Engineering Explained (2.37m subscribers) on Everything You Need To Know About Ceramic Coatings.