Paint Protection Film (PPF) VS Ceramic Coating: What's The Difference?

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Whether its Ford vs Chevy, In n Out vs Shake Shake, or Yankees vs Red Sox, we all have our favorites and tend to be rather vocal about expressing that preference. This mentality extends into the paint protection world - especially when debating clear bra vs ceramic coatings.
There is no denying the fact that a paint protection film or professional-grade ceramic coating are the two best ways of protecting your ride from exposure to harmful contaminants, UV rays, and even light scratches. But, there are qualities that each delivers that gives it a nudge or a competitive edge over the other.
That's what Adam Cote is going to explain in today's Ceramic Pro video. Adam will enter the highly contested world of paint protection by comparing clear bra vs ceramic coatings. He'll explain the differences between the two, introduce their pros and cons, and more importantly, provide factual information that will help you determine the two - so you can make an informed and logical decision.

[@flyingfox3766]

Is it just me or is the volume very low? Nevertheless thanks so much for the video very informative

[@traeury6262]

Yeah I’m in my work truck and when the ad popped up it scared the crap outta me

[@Bear_Arms]

@@traeury6262 thanks for the heads up.

[@1994kaydee]

I was never aware of the fact that PPF must be applied majorly on the front end while we could ceramic coat the rest of the vehicle. Amazingly informative video 🙌🔥

[@TugHillGuy]

Thanks, that was a very helpful video! I might add the PPF on the lower part of my doors on my new Bronco to protect it from the stones that will hit them when off-roading.

[@marshallposey2063]

I have both on my 650i. Amazing results.

[@CeramicPROUSA]

Great to hear!

[@DQ-su6qf]

95 purple NSX-Entire front end PPF. plus ceramic coating on entire car & HRE Wheels..Looks better than ever..

[@jangtv1415]

I love the way you expalin. Can I have a clear demo for ppf please. From the philippines! Shout out to miggys garage and carwash!

[@solusihutangMB]

Amazing..!!

[@mikenice1204]

i just went to local reputable detailer for option on my r8. After the owner of the shop explained the differences and cost, i think ive decided to do a paint correction/ceramic coating instead of PPF. basically the cost of PPF was 4X more and i just didnt want to spend that much. I understand that ppf will last longer

[@hassanalmaanaki4134]

Hi Did it went well and what's your opinion on the coating?

[@CeramicPROUSA]

Hey Mr. Thompson, PPF is more expensive due to the cost of material, labor, remove parts of the car the tuck the PPF so there arent any visible install lines, as well as protecting against rock chips.

[@hassanalmaanaki4134]

@@CeramicPROUSA Will ceramic pro protect fine against rockchips? If the topcoat comes on a 4 layer ceramic coat?

[@mikenice1204]

@@CeramicPROUSA right. I'm actually doing ppf on the front of the car and along the rocker panels along with paint correction and ceramic coating

[@CeramicPROUSA]

@@hassanalmaanaki4134 our coatings may prevent some small rock chips but there are too many variables to it, such as the speed/shape/size. Therefore, we don't market our ceramic coatings as rock chip prevention. Our KAVACA Paint Protection Film is what you will want to prevent rock chips.

[@ivanortega3931]

If I apply PPF on certain panels of the car, will it leave sun fading/marks on panels that don’t have PPF?

[@eludethis]

It’s peanut butter jelly time!!!

[@zzr400cc]

I salute you! You are the only one aaid that to combine them. Honestly I was about to ask you about it since I am planning to put ppf on my hood then after that a ceramic coating. And you nailed it. Anyway my question is if you have carbon hood is it ok to put ppf or ceramic coating on top? Thanks

[@CeramicPROUSA]

yes! It will enhance the depth of the carbon fiber and protect the clear coat from diminishing.

[@darkside8727]

so this is rio ferdinand doing after retired from football

[@CeramicPROUSA]

haha!

[@leowashington8991]

How about putting both just to preserve the paint of the car

[@yukikaze8721]

How about the clarity from the reflection on the surface? As I understand it, a prepped paint surface + ceramic coating gives much better reflection clarity compared to PPF. PPF tends to give orange peel look to the surface due to the nature of PPF material itself.

[@CeramicPROUSA]

Great Question Leo. What you will find is that Ceramic Coatings will enhance the finish of the paint more than a PPF will and give it a deeper gloss look. PPF does tend to give an orange peel look which is why we are very excited about our new PPF, KAVACA Ceramic Coated. The adhesive we use has nano-ceramic technology in it which reduces the orange peel look and the film comes pre-coated when manufactured. This film offers everything great from our Ceramic Coatings but with protection.

[@sinuemedina2550]

Do you guys do paint correction before applying the coating?

[@CeramicPROUSA]

Our installers do paint correction before application of the product to encapsulate and protect the paint at it's best.

[@metsepoopedi4327]

I like PB and J, so I'll have both.

[@CFish-N-Cars]

I could smell the adhesive when he peeled the back paper off

[@ajvlogs2814]

Big fan of ur work, can you help me, I want to ask you can ceramic coating is sustainable and applicable on chrome tank of bike(Royal Enfield Interceptor Limited Edition). Is it useful or successful.

[@CeramicPROUSA]

Yes, you can apply ceramic coatings to chrome!

[@XXR8891]

For humid weather like Singapore, what will suggest that I do, ceramic or paint protection film for my brand new Nissan Serena e-Power?

[@CeramicPROUSA]

Installers globally know how to install in humid weather. Get PPF or Ceramic Coatings based on your budget and what protection you are seeking.

[@elchorizo3991]

He sold me a product with the peanut butter jelly reference. Take my credit card

[@CeramicPROUSA]

haha!

[@davidgunther1282]

I have an 8 month old CeramicPro gold package on my 2021 Durango. Can I get a Kavaca PPF on the front over the current Gold package or would I need to apply another Gold package CeramicPro on top of the Kavaca?

[@CeramicPROUSA]

Hey David, you can get KAVACA Ceramic Coated installed on your vehicle and you wont need to get another package on top of the film.

[@Creator_Veeto_PAEACP]

Hello, I have a matte finish. Will these products affect my sheen dramatically? What about your ceramic coated PPF? Thanks 😊

[@CeramicPROUSA]

Hey Jose, for a matte painted vehicle you will want to go with our KAVACA Matte Paint Protection Film and have that coated so that it doesn't change the appearance of your existing matte finish while still offering the impact protection that comes with KAVACA ppf.

[@Jshanks19]

Is it normal for precut pieces to not completely cover the mirror, front fender or hood, instead of completely encapsulating them?

[@CeramicPROUSA]

Hey Jessica, pre-cuts may not always fit perfectly which is why we strive for custom cut PPF install to hide where the film seams end.

[@revanthreddypeddi7607]

I just bought my new RE GT 650 I'm so concerned about it. thinking to do ceramic/ppf but I'm so confused. some say that it's a bike so go with ppf and other's say ceramic. so please suggest which is the best for my bike? please reply 👀

[@CeramicPROUSA]

PPF is highly recommended for the high impact areas that will get rock chips. Then you can do ceramic coating for the rest of the bike for ease of cleaning.

[@broderp]

So what happens to the ceramic ciating that is on the PPF when a rock hits it and the PPF self heals? Does the ceramic coat self heal, or does every impact re ove the ceramic ciating?

[@shoshadyproductions]

So what I believe will happen in this case is that the ceramic coating will eventually ware off, leaving only the PPF to protect your front end, which is fine. The reason Ceramic Coating is put on top of the PPF there is to essentially match the rest of the vihicle. PPF won't give you as great of a Gloss finish like ceramic coating, and under some instances you will notice where the vehicle is/isn't coated if you were to do one and not the other. But I do believe that some Ceramics can self-heal or correct themselves.

[@stevek6789]

After several years my ceramic coating is showing some wear. There are light scratch marks and it does not shine like it once did. Where do I go from here?

[@CeramicPROUSA]

Hey Steve, are you upkeeping the coating through your annual inspections? If so, your certified installer can go over with you what the next best step is depending on the package and warranty.

[@hassanjanahi1129]

Is there will be any notable difference in color/shinning if used this way front PPF and rest ceramic ?

[@CeramicPROUSA]

With our PPF technology its much harder to see any difference. Some PPF has an orange peel finish too it which for a good eye can give away that theres a film on the front bumper but with our KAVACA PPF our goal was to make the most optically clear film.

[@LeViIain]

I read that adding ceramic on top of ppf will remove the self healing properties, is that true?

[@CeramicPROUSA]

That is actually not correct our coatings will not effect the instant healing effect. On that note, we are launching a ppf soon called "Kavaca Ceramic Coated" which will have ceramic coating properties built into it and will remove scratches with a heat gun like other self-healing films on the market.

[@Dranreb865]

Self healing? Is this Logan's car?

[@juangalue2120]

Hello. So do you recommend applying the ceramic coating beneath the PPF?

[@CeramicPROUSA]

No, you would need to have the PPF applied first.. If you were to apply a ceramic coating first, the PPF wouldn't be able to tack and bond with the painted surface.

[@livetoskate111]

Is it best to do ppf then ceramic Coating on top of it?

[@CeramicPROUSA]

Yes! That or ppf in just the high impact areas and ceramic coating the ppf and other areas that aren't protected with PPF.

[@jeffhurst4744]

Very informative. Has made up my mind. Now - if only we could find a place that can do this in the Pacific NW. Do you know of any?

[@CeramicPROUSA]

Hey Jeff, visit: ceramicpro.com/freequote to be connected with your local certified installer OR visit: ceramicpro.com and view our installer map.

[@jeffhurst4744]

@@CeramicPROUSA Thanks. Have sent communique to facility in Tacoma, WA.

[@brandongomez2693]

What would happen if applied a PPF on the full front of the car and also a full ceramic coating on the car and on top of the PPF, and at some point down the road i wanna apply a wrap, or some racing stripes on my car. Would it be a problem? Or what steps would i have to take in order to do that?

[@CeramicPROUSA]

Hey Brandon, you would need to remove the ppf or coating to apply a vinyl wrap on top of the painted surface. It's becoming more common that people will wrap their vehicle and either ceramic coat the wrap or ppf over the wrap.

[@chiragspanchal1]

I have recently did PPF on my new car from Ceramic pro Mumbai. I have few doubt, 1) Is it possible to get paint off while removing Door edge guard..? My one door got paint off and Ceramic pro team applied PPF over the damaged surface, without informing. So now I can not go to my car manufacturers to get this covered under warranty. How to see deal with this situation after paying such huge amount after Ceramic pro PPF..? 2) Is it recommended to use Pressure washer to Wash car with PPF..? 3) I have Magiuars Wash and Wax. Can I wash my PPF covered car with that Car wash Shampoo..?

[@suyogbhatnagar8980]

Hi, Can I apply both, First ceramic coating after that PPF?

[@CeramicPROUSA]

Hi there. It's actually the other way around. You apply the PPF first, then apply Ceramic Pro 9H Vinyl and PPF formulation on top of the PPF. That provides the ultimate protection possible.

[@suyogbhatnagar8980]

@@CeramicPROUSA thank you, I really appreciate your efforts.

[@djsthemetereman]

I should have researched this first, I'm getting a coating right now & would like to have gotten a ppf install but too late for that.

[@hunterxninja836]

i have a doubt. shoud the ceramic coating be applied first on the car body and then only the ppf to protect the car.

[@CeramicPROUSA]

You want to install ppf first because it wont be able to bond or tack to the ceramic coating. It is recommended to have ppf installed, then have the ppf coated.

[@hunterxninja836]

@@CeramicPROUSA noted that..thank you so much..

[@orion9807]

I am very interested in your products. What would be the price range for a Kia Telluride black, with the same protection as the Charger in the video ?

[@CeramicPROUSA]

Hey Orion, visit: ceramicpro.com/ppfvscoatingsfreequote/

[@scotm3599]

Incredibly expensive

[@purplefurture6960]

If i buy new car which one should i use Also The climate usually dusty

[@CeramicPROUSA]

PPF in high-impact areas like the front bumper that can get rock chips. For the rest, you can do Ceramic Pro coatings. It all depends on what you're looking for and what best fits your budget!

[@chris.arellano]

Where can I get this product installed on my truck?

[@CeramicPROUSA]

Hello! Great question, use our directory to find your nearest installer: ceramicpro.com/elite-dealers-directory/

[@EchoesofLoveTV]

What should be first? The ceramic or the film?

[@SkeeterbugEMT]

Apply film and then ceramic. If you do ceramic and then the film, the film likely will not stay correctly.

[@bethkrah1355]

Quick Question: Because the ceramic coating (thin layer of glass) is over the PPF, how would the PPF protect sufficiently from a flying rock - would it not "shatter" the ceramic coating somehow? Thanks

[@CeramicPROUSA]

Great question, Ceramic Pro doesn't break like glass actually. It has a chemical bond with the surface. If you were to take the ppf off the car while the coating was on it, it wouldnt break or come off. A more in depth explanation of how ceramic pro works can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4Oaopqvrq-ngrc

[@dhruvmaini]

Someone told me that you can’t do ceramic on top of ppf. How do I verify this as you’re saying the complete opposite. I reside in India.

[@SkeeterbugEMT]

You can do ceramic on top of PPF. We did PPF on the front of our vehicle and then we did ceramic on the entire car.

[@hasiffitori6784]

Can i go to local car wash even after i coated my car with CeramicPro?

[@CeramicPROUSA]

Hello Professor Snape. It's always best to hand wash your Ceramic Pro coated vehicle. However, if you don't have that option, if you're going to a local car wash, make sure it's a TOUCHLESS - meaning no scrubbing. Unless you have a Petronus charm protecting the vehicle prior to entering the car wash - this is the best way to reduce damage.

[@hasiffitori6784]

@@CeramicPROUSA thank you 😊

[@douglashardy177]

Where in Canada can I get this done?

[@CeramicPROUSA]

visit: ceramicpro.com/canada to find a local installer near you.

[@AJ-vn9un]

Greetings, After watching this video a month earlier, I asked a couple of local vendors to do whole ceramic coating with PPF for the front for my car. They told me that PPF can not be applied over ceramic coating! Is that an accurate statement?

[@CeramicPROUSA]

That is correct! You need to have the ppf applied first, then have ceramic coatings applied on top of the film. If you were to apply the ceramic coatings first, the ppf wouldn't be able to tack and bond with the painted surface.

[@SSwift-id4pr]

Coating is removed anyway after its polished, so paint correction already removes the coating before ppf is installed..

[@bethkrah1355]

Tough to see the difference between wire brushed sides with the video. Maybe a close up to show that a little more.

[@CeramicPROUSA]

Hey Beth! Sometimes it is hard to capture it in certain lighting, angles, etc. So we have a few other videos on our channel to really highlight and showcase the instant heal properties of KAVACA Instant Heal. Here is a great video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmbEoJZ9gNKdgLs

[@bethkrah1355]

@@CeramicPROUSA Thank you Sir! Got a Twister Mustang GT and getting stripes put on it now.

[@jrrn96]

mic was off...what did you say?

[@CeramicPROUSA]

The audio should be working... do you maybe have KZbin muted?

[@Greyboxer]

But if you ceramic coat the ppf, wouldn’t that mess with the healing qualities of the ppf

[@CeramicPROUSA]

Hey Joshua, great question. We formulated both products to work in conjunction with each other and therefore does not affect the healing properties. We now have a new product called KAVACA Ceramic Coated PPF which comes pre coated with our ceramic coatings and it has self-healing properties as well!

[@Oorakhhye]

Clear as mud

[@ronin_boogz]

can i put ceramic coating on top of PPF?

[@CeramicPROUSA]

Yes! You can either get our KAVACA Ceramic Coated PPF which comes pre-installed with Ceramic Pro Coatings, or you can have our PPF & Vinyl coating installed to any PPF.

[@PeePeeWhy]

@@CeramicPROUSA Just to confirm your above point, do you need to/or recommend doing ceramic coating if I choose the KAVACA Ceramic Coated PPF on my entire car? Thanks!

[@rafaykhan9919]

is that guy vin diesel? 😅😂🤣

[@bluebagel8084]

No it’s Adam Cote

[@PapaZigg]

Why doesnt ceramic pro have self healing properties like other brands in the market

[@CeramicPROUSA]

We do have those properties! Ceramic Pro KAVACA PPF is self-healing

[@abhishekpatel9567]

how can i buy

[@CeramicPROUSA]

Ceramic Pro products are professional grade only. Visit: ceramicpro.com/freequote to get an estimate from your local certified installer.

[@noheader]

A shame normal people can't afford this stuff

[@livingrentfreeinyourhead]

Ok so American’s call PPF, clearbrow?

[@CeramicPROUSA]

PPF, Paint Protection Film, or Clear bra are the common terms.

[@legzangwangdi2813]

Waste of money..in that amount I get get a nice new paint job

[@CeramicPROUSA]

A well-done paint job costs well over $5,000+. The paint will never be the same in terms of durability, the car loses value, you risk overspray and panels not matching as well.