The numbers
| Ceramic Pro PPF | XPEL Ultimate Plus | SunTek Ultra | STEK DYNOshield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thickness | 8.5 mil | 8 mil | 8 mil | 8 mil |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 10 years | 12 years | 10 years |
| Coating system for the film | Yes, included with Full Front and Full Body | Sold separately | Sold separately | Sold separately |
What the numbers mean
Thicker film absorbs more impact. A lifetime warranty means the manufacturer expects the film to outlast the car. A coating engineered for the film keeps the topcoat clear and makes the whole car wash the same. Those are the three things we would ask of any brand, and Ceramic Pro PPF is the one that answers all three.
What separates cars in practice
Whether the edges are wrapped. Whether trim came off. Whether the bay was clean. Whether the shop pre-cut from a generic pattern or cut to the car. Two cars with the same film from two shops can look like different products.
Our take
Pick the shop first, then make it justify the film. We install Ceramic Pro PPF and Urban because of the thickness, the lifetime warranty and the coating integration, and we include a $549 Ceramic Pro coating with every Full Front and Full Body.
