Xpel versus Kavaca Ceramic Pro

I’m looking at having PPF and ceramic coating done. In my area we have two certified installers, one for Xpel and one for Kacava Ceramic Pro. Both provide PPF and ceramic.

Any feedback regarding these vendors based on experience would be greatly appreciated.

We also have another option for ceramic coating from a local detailing shop, which does good work. They offer Armor All brand ceramic coating for $699.00, then $25 yearly for re-coats.

But I believe Xpel and Kacava warranties will be voided if a ceramic coating is applied overtop of their PPF. I’m told only their brand of ceramic can be applied to coincide with warranty.

Area’s I’m planning to have done.

PPF areas:
- across the front impact areas
- above windshield
- mirrors
- Door handles, door trim, and entry floor area into truck.

ceramic coating:
- full truck.

Both quotes are close, roughly $2k for all.

 

Price sounds about right, you could also go to the official website and check the pricing for each of the body part you metnioned for your model (this what I did).

As for which one, best is Youtube that has like 1...2....3 years after type of videos. I have XPEL on my LC500 and it was precut, there will be gaps! They told me it would be precise and it was but there was gaps in the aftermath.

In addition, a regular PPF from my experience works almost the same as these brand with less features (I install a full hood plus the front grille with 3M and it does the job. Someone once told me if you're going down the highway at 65mph+ and a damn ass rock hit your truck...nothing will stop it from scratches/dent which is why I said a regular PPF at a local area will do the job.

 

Thanks for you feedback.

Unfortunately my local dealer doesn’t offer PPF, otherwise I probably would have done at time of delivery.

 

My thoughts about XPEL after 10 months of use. I got the front half kit and rocker panels done for about $1,100 plus tax.

Likes:

• Super easy to clean.
• Barely visible lines.
• Installer is amazing at touch up work. I’ve never had to wait more than a week to get issues addressed.
• Installer threw in door edge guards and door handle guards which are nice to have.
• Appears to be much higher quality than the factory option 3M ppf.

Dislikes:

• The ppf was still being prototyped when I got it. As a result, I’ve had to go back multiple times to get reliefs cut where the ppf takes too sharp of bends. I hope they’ve made revisions to the pattern since I got mine installed.
• The textured surface of the rocker panels has been a real pain for getting proper ppf adhesion. I’ve had to go back multiple times to get the rocker panel corners touched up.

Overall, I would do it again despite having to go in multiple times for touch-ups. I like the idea of a ceramic coat but I feel better with an actual film between my paint job and the branches and rocks.