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      08-05-2018, 08:56 AM   #1
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I just got the car yesterday and need to do PPF Full Front, Ceramic coating, and Tint. I've done my Xpel PPF for Lexus at Midnight Tinting in Shoreline, but wasn't satisfied 100%...so looking for a new shop.

One of my friend who owes GTR recommended APC Auto Spa. Any Members here have experience at APC Auto Spa? or any other places?

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      08-05-2018, 09:45 AM   #2
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Did mine at NW autosalon. They did a great job and give out loaner cars. Pricing is what is expected for PPF.

They also did my tint.

I did not do ceramic coating so can't say anything about that.
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I recommend APC. I had my full front and CF roof wrapped with their STEK clear bra. The rest of my car was ceramic coated. I also had them put on 20% window tints for me.

Awesome job. No complaints.
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I recommend APC. I had my full front and CF roof wrapped with their STEK clear bra. The rest of my car was ceramic coated. I also had them put on 20% window tints for me.

Awesome job. No complaints.
Hi,

I'm about to do all that. I'll ask them for a CF roof as well.

I'm not sure whether I should just do the PPF for the entire car and don't do the ceramic coating or just do Full Front, CF Roof and ceramic coating layers for rest of the car. Any members have done the PPF on their entire car?

Did you do the paint correction before doing the Wrap & ceramic coat? or this is an additional service I need to request?

Thanks so much!
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Mine is almost entirely wrapped. The only thing left to do is the trunklid. I started with full frontal and roof. Then decided to do full sides since the rear quarters were taking some hits. Then did full rear bumper. I figured i did that much i may as well do the trunklid! 😁

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Mine is almost entirely wrapped. The only thing left to do is the trunklid. I started with full frontal and roof. Then decided to do full sides since the rear quarters were taking some hits. Then did full rear bumper. I figured i did that much i may as well do the trunklid! 😁
Did you do the paint correction before applying the PPF?

Thank you!!
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      08-06-2018, 11:59 AM   #7
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Did you do the paint correction before applying the PPF?

Thank you!!
I didn't specifically ask for it. I know they prep the surface prior to any PPF install. I did not ask for touch ups on the rear fenders where I already had some specks from road debris.
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I didn't specifically ask for it. I know they prep the surface prior to any PPF install. I did not ask for touch ups on the rear fenders where I already had some specks from road debris.
Thank you!
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Midnight window tint in Bellevue. I've had 4 cars tinted there. Price is very competitive, friendly staff and a loaner if you need it.
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Midnight window tint in Bellevue. I've had 4 cars tinted there. Price is very competitive, friendly staff and a loaner if you need it.
Hi,

I think Midnight Tint in Bellevue is also the same owner in Shoreline. The owner was Brad correct? I was satisfied with the tint for my Lexus, but not the Xpel PPF.

Thank you!
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I didn't specifically ask for it. I know they prep the surface prior to any PPF install. I did not ask for touch ups on the rear fenders where I already had some specks from road debris.
For the tint, did you go with Ceraluxe or Photosync?

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Hi,

I think Midnight Tint in Bellevue is also the same owner in Shoreline. The owner was Brad correct? I was satisfied with the tint for my Lexus, but not the Xpel PPF.

Thank you!
Brett. nice guy. I've known him for 15+ years, and trust him with all my cars.
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check out Metropolitan Detail in Bellevue.
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I recommend APC. I had my full front and CF roof wrapped with their STEK clear bra. The rest of my car was ceramic coated. I also had them put on 20% window tints for me.

Awesome job. No complaints.
I decided to go with the APC and doing the exact same thing for my car.

Thanks!
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I recommend APC. I had my full front and CF roof wrapped with their STEK clear bra. The rest of my car was ceramic coated. I also had them put on 20% window tints for me.

Awesome job. No complaints.
Hi,

Who did your PPF from APC?

Thanks
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I recommend APC. I had my full front and CF roof wrapped with their STEK clear bra. The rest of my car was ceramic coated. I also had them put on 20% window tints for me.

Awesome job. No complaints.
where is APC?
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where is APC?
APC AUTO SPA in Woodinville.
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APC performed a bronze ceramic coat on my sapphire black F80. Couldn't be happier with the results and service.
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APC performed a bronze ceramic coat on my sapphire black F80. Couldn't be happier with the results and service.
nice i was looking at the gold package they had. I might go there for sure.
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I got mine done from Polished image detailing in fife wa. Brian is the owner and got all my 3 cars done previously... full front end xpel, and ceramic coating (cquartz finest/professional). They also give you loaner... Ive known Brian for awhile and he does awesome job... he ceramic coated entire car plus brake calipers, and wheels... plus first free wash... ask for Brian and tell him alex referred you and tell him your are from this forum member... he will give you steal deal... if you guys are interested I can ask him for super awesome group deal...
P.S. they also do windows tint and body work... he re-sprayed my rear wheel flares and patched the front license plate holes and repainted for super cheap... great color match... I'm very happy with it
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