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      08-13-2018, 04:03 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by dparm View Post
Xpel on the whole car is going to be like $4k+. Ceramic coatings are going to be less than half of that, even with a full correction beforehand.

I would definitely go on the Xpel, Cquartz, Modesta, etc. websites and look up some local installers. Go visit the shop and ask these kinds of things in-person so they can recommend the right combination for you.
For UV protection, coatings will probably work better. Clear bra's main goal is to protect from rock chips - something that a coating can not do. Clear bra also yellows over time due to sun exposure so your paint underneath is fine, but it doesn't look nice.

Ideally, the best protection would be clear bra on the front end and then coating the whole car.
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