PPF, Ceramic, Window Tint for LC 500 Convertible COMPLETED (with pricing)!
02-12-21, 06:36 AM
#16
I had my LC completely wrapped with X-PEL ultimate. Price was $4,800 which is cheap for my area. Installer has done other cars for me.
He also applied 2 coats of ceramic pro for $1,000. Lastly I had windshield covered with clear plex $350. Keeping my cars for a long time
I find wrapping the entire car the best solution. The look and maintenance is uniform and the protection is complete. After all, these
are $100,000 plus cars.
He also applied 2 coats of ceramic pro for $1,000. Lastly I had windshield covered with clear plex $350. Keeping my cars for a long time
I find wrapping the entire car the best solution. The look and maintenance is uniform and the protection is complete. After all, these
are $100,000 plus cars.
Last edited by LC911JEFF; 02-12-21 at 08:58 AM.
02-14-21, 06:34 AM
#17
Instructor
Ceramic coatings are worth it if you can not do it yourself...
buying:
Adam's cordless dual action polisher
sonax cutmax/perfect finish
orange/ white buffing pads
car pro uk 3.0
clay bar
iron x
car pro reload bottle
all purchase for $375
own it for life, take your time doing half the car at a time as a hobby for those who can not handle all the work.
I do this every year and its therapeutic
buying:
Adam's cordless dual action polisher
sonax cutmax/perfect finish
orange/ white buffing pads
car pro uk 3.0
clay bar
iron x
car pro reload bottle
all purchase for $375
own it for life, take your time doing half the car at a time as a hobby for those who can not handle all the work.
I do this every year and its therapeutic
02-14-21, 07:25 AM
#18
glare, and making night time driving much less stressful for these tired eyes...
02-14-21, 08:10 AM
#19
a local window expert discouraged tinting the LC; he said there is a special coating that would be
hindered by film. with over 70 yr old eyes, the glare of oncoming headlights is hazardous;
the windshield in my LC is glare free and night time driving is much safer for me; i'm glad he
talked me put of the tint.
hindered by film. with over 70 yr old eyes, the glare of oncoming headlights is hazardous;
the windshield in my LC is glare free and night time driving is much safer for me; i'm glad he
talked me put of the tint.
Last edited by FLBill; 02-14-21 at 08:11 AM. Reason: Grammar
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02-14-21, 07:33 PM
#20
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Will windshield tint by any chance screw up heads up display (HUD) visibility?
The front tint is really light.
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07-22-21, 06:07 PM
#22
I recently bought my used 2019 LC500 (3900 miles). It had full body PPF and Zaktek which was all done by the dealer when new.
I don't know much about zaktek and the dealer wanted to know if I wanted a zaktek service when I bought it (I declined).
I've done ceramic on my other cars in the past, would that be appropriate for this car? Not sure if the original zaktek is similar to ceramic or how it compares or how long it lasts. Being that the whole car has PPF, is it just a matter of giving it a good wash and then putting ceramic on or is the same amount of preparation required as if it had no PPF?
I don't know much about zaktek and the dealer wanted to know if I wanted a zaktek service when I bought it (I declined).
I've done ceramic on my other cars in the past, would that be appropriate for this car? Not sure if the original zaktek is similar to ceramic or how it compares or how long it lasts. Being that the whole car has PPF, is it just a matter of giving it a good wash and then putting ceramic on or is the same amount of preparation required as if it had no PPF?
07-23-21, 07:04 AM
#23
I recently bought my used 2019 LC500 (3900 miles). It had full body PPF and Zaktek which was all done by the dealer when new.
I don't know much about zaktek and the dealer wanted to know if I wanted a zaktek service when I bought it (I declined).
I've done ceramic on my other cars in the past, would that be appropriate for this car? Not sure if the original zaktek is similar to ceramic or how it compares or how long it lasts. Being that the whole car has PPF, is it just a matter of giving it a good wash and then putting ceramic on or is the same amount of preparation required as if it had no PPF?
I don't know much about zaktek and the dealer wanted to know if I wanted a zaktek service when I bought it (I declined).
I've done ceramic on my other cars in the past, would that be appropriate for this car? Not sure if the original zaktek is similar to ceramic or how it compares or how long it lasts. Being that the whole car has PPF, is it just a matter of giving it a good wash and then putting ceramic on or is the same amount of preparation required as if it had no PPF?
08-01-21, 07:22 PM
#24
Great product ceramic technology, worth the cost, many Hrs in the prep.
Regards
Regards
10-05-21, 11:19 PM
#25
I talked to my dealer today, they quoted $1900 for PPF on hood, front panels to the doors. 10 year warranty, the dealership honors it. They don’t do ceramic coating but can coordinate that to be done at the same time, waiting for a call back for a final quote.
I’ve heard many great things about Xpel PPF, but the dealer offers a different brand, LLumar, made by Eastman. I am going to call the dealer back tomorrow and get the rep’s number. Calling to see if I can get a “feel” for the dealer install quality. That seems to be the biggest part of most of it, anyway.
I’ve heard many great things about Xpel PPF, but the dealer offers a different brand, LLumar, made by Eastman. I am going to call the dealer back tomorrow and get the rep’s number. Calling to see if I can get a “feel” for the dealer install quality. That seems to be the biggest part of most of it, anyway.
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10-06-21, 09:24 AM
#27
I talked to my dealer today, they quoted $1900 for PPF on hood, front panels to the doors. 10 year warranty, the dealership honors it. They don’t do ceramic coating but can coordinate that to be done at the same time, waiting for a call back for a final quote.
I’ve heard many great things about Xpel PPF, but the dealer offers a different brand, Lamar, made by Eastman. I am going to call the dealer back tomorrow and get the rep’s number. Calling to see if I can get a “feel” for the dealer install quality. That seems to be the biggest part of most of it, anyway.
I’ve heard many great things about Xpel PPF, but the dealer offers a different brand, Lamar, made by Eastman. I am going to call the dealer back tomorrow and get the rep’s number. Calling to see if I can get a “feel” for the dealer install quality. That seems to be the biggest part of most of it, anyway.
10-06-21, 11:33 AM
#28
expel tried and true no yellowing.
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10-06-21, 11:34 AM
#29
Looks like the LLumar Valor has a 12 year warranty.
10-06-21, 05:08 PM
#30
The dealer accessories team is installing it - per my SA. Looking into it, LLumar offers a product that incorporates PPF and Ceramic Coating. I am looking more into that. Dealer $1998 quote is for entire hood (wrapped around), mirrors, rocker panels and front bumper.
Looks like the LLumar Valor has a 12 year warranty.
Looks like the LLumar Valor has a 12 year warranty.