Hi guys, I guess a lot people here didn't even use coating or PPF and just speculate and listen to rumors from friends that also do not even use them or from online source. So I will share some of my real experience with you all.

3 years ago, when all these coating things just pop-up, I did a 6 layers coating at c**** p*** for my CRV. I did not specifically take care of the coating, did not go back and do any "maintenance", didn't wash my car during MCO (not recommended because some stubborn dirt will stuck on coating), after 3 years, it was still "wet" and reflect light much better than a same color car that does not coat.

The car was also involved in minor accident also and have some car to car scratches, also easily polish away and yes, there was mark leftover but only can be seen in certain angle with sunlight.

I also parked my car in outdoor carpark of my condo during those time. And there were cats jumping onto the car bonnet and few scratches on the car body. However, due to coating, you can easily notice that compare to other cars, the scratch is not obvious at all and can be very easily polish away (not sacrificing your original clear coat but the coating layer itself.)

By the way, original clear coat can only last for 6 polishes (thickness = 1 paper). So coating is like a sacrificing layer for your polish work. 3 layers of proper coating equals to 1/3 thickness of a paper, so 10 layers of coating = 1 paper = another layer of clear coat depends on car made.

Now I bought a new BMW and sold the CRV higher than market value because the car still look extremely new compare to another same car & same color.

For the BMW, because from my own experience and know this coating work, I did a 10 layers coating plus front bumper PPF to prevent stone chip.

So let's talk about PPF. PPF is not godlike, there are 2 types of PPF, one is the expensive TPU (15k+ for full wrap), and another one is a cheaper variant (not TPU, can't remember the name).

TPU PPF only 40% sticky on your car body, so it can be removed and does not hurt your original paint. Yes, you have to remove PPF and rewrap every 5 years or just sell the car away. For TPU PPF, you cannot use high pressure jet to wash the car in close distance because as I mentioned, TPU PPF is only 40% sticky on your car and it can be torn off with high pressure.

For the cheaper variant (not TPU), once applied cannot be removed because of the glue properties on the cheaper PPF.

Does coating work for a shiny wet car like you wax it everyday? Yes from my experience.

Does it protect against scratches? No, it just make it less obvious and easier to fix.

Does PPF protect against scratches? Yes. (But not full force with sharp items la...)

Is PPF worry free? No, PPF is harder to take care than coating.

Should I wrap full car PPF? Yes if you have 10k+ to spend, it is the best protection you can get nowadays. No if you always send your car to bangla to wash and have to remind them everytime do not shoot the jet near the PPF, else prepare for rewrap. No if you just want to partially wrap the car and not wash it frequently because the color will age differently between PPF and non PPF area.

Hope it helps. Thanks.

Cna u tell more on PPF harder to take care than coating? Why is that

I think why harder if u park ur car under day light like 8-5 daily. After 2-5 years, depending on what PPF u take, it will become yellowish. Hence need to replace back.

Pro, ur car paint is similar like day 1. Cons, pricey

I just coated my white car. if easier to maintain what you mean is easier to wash = yes.

but white car you have to wash every week to properly maintain it due to easily visible water mark and yellowing issue in long run.

Yes, because a good quality coat makes the car paint hydrophobic, making it harder for dirt to stick onto the paint while making it easier to wash the dirt off. Just take note that beading of water on the paint, if left untended will cause watermark when dried under the sun.

Would like to check. For the sole purpose of maintaining white coloured paint to prevent it from turning yellowish in time, which is the best and cheapest way to do it.

1. Wash and wax regularly say once a week
2. Ceramic coating
3. Ppf

I’m just your normal “cuci + water wax” guy, so cannot comment on ceramic coating. But from everything I’ve read on the highly informative Care Care & Detailing thread on this forum, all PPFs, no matter what price or marketing promises, will yellow over time. If that’s true, then PPF is probably the worst choice for a white car.

Thanks for the information. Looks like wash and wax regularly would be the way to go.

I found one using TPU PPF - less than 4K for whole car. Do you think there be any problems when its time to peel it off for cheap PPF?

For 4K either is very thin type like 4 mil or lower and poor quality ones. My 8 mil PPF may peel off but didn’t damage my paint as it happen someone open the door way too wide and scuff my front fender.

8.5mil TPU for 3888. 7.5mil for 2888
Got self healing

Full coverage? I got mine fully covered for 8K for mid size SUV. One thing great about PPF it retains the glossy mirror effect.

Yes full car
Can go to roadside car wash after ppf? Or must go expensive car wash?

8.5mil TPU for 3888. 7.5mil for 2888
Got self healing

Any car wash you like. I prefer to wash it myself without using high pressure wash as I afraid of peeling off the PPF adhesive on the edge.

car with PPF, I still using pressure wash, can alter the hose end to make water expand.