They did everything very fast and at the same time to a very high standard — the whole job took just 3 days. The car came back in perfect condition; the attention to detail and the careful approach are obvious.
Choose body protection according to what you want to preserve: paint against road debris, gloss, easier washing or a new appearance. There is no single best method for every car in Georgia. Even a new vehicle does not automatically need every expensive treatment.
Below are five approaches with different tasks and limits. The detailed PPF, ceramic and vinyl comparison explains the materials; this overview helps choose your next step.
Define the result you want first
Before choosing, answer four questions:
- What concerns you now: chips, surface marks, contamination or appearance?
- Which areas need attention: the front, individual panels or the whole body?
- What is the paint condition: factory finish, repaired paint, existing damage or coating?
- What scope of work and maintenance fits the budget you want to agree?
Existing defects, preparation and future protection are separate considerations. Polishing can correct a surface, but on its own it does not add a separate protective material.
Five approaches and their limits
| Approach | Task and limitation |
|---|---|
| PPF on selected areas or the body | An additional physical layer against road debris and some surface damage; it does not guarantee prevention of every chip or cut |
| Ceramic coating | Gloss and easier care according to the selected product’s properties; it does not replace the physical PPF layer against road debris |
| PPF with a compatible additional coating | An option to discuss if a separate maintenance goal remains after choosing PPF; check compatibility and need, rather than adding it automatically |
| Vinyl or colour protective PPF | A colour or appearance change; these are different materials with different purposes, scope and prices |
| Regular washing and care | Removes contamination and maintains condition; needed with or without film, but it does not create an impact-protection layer |
Five approaches do not mean five interchangeable answers to one hazard. Regular care accompanies any selected material, while colour wrapping may primarily address appearance.
Choose the scope of physical protection
If road debris affects the front, start by discussing front coverage. If marks appear around handles, sills or luggage loading, discuss those specific areas. Partial and full PPF coverage differ by the panels covered.
For a new car, assess the paint and preparation first. After body repairs, check the finish’s suitability and the material’s conditions. Age, premium classification or vehicle price alone cannot establish a need for full wrapping.
PPF does not repair existing paint damage. Self-healing in certain films concerns surface marks in their topcoat, rather than every cut or chip on the body.
When to discuss other services
For gloss and easier maintenance, consider ceramic coating. To correct existing clearcoat marks, first discuss polishing and appropriate preparation. Ceramic coating and polishing are separate treatments.
For a new look, consider colour wrapping. The current offer starts from 7900 GEL for a full colour change with protective PPF and from 6900 GEL for vinyl. Agree the material before comparing prices. This choice does not establish identical UV protection across every series.
Discuss PPF with an additional coating only where there is a separate goal and appropriate compatibility. A film with its own topcoat does not automatically require ceramic coating. Agree products, preparation and maintenance for the selected material.
PPF budget: compare the same scope
At BESTAUTO, front coverage starts from 2500 GEL: hood, front bumper, front wings, pillars, headlights, mirrors and the strip above the windshield. Full clear PPF starts from 6900 GEL. Full Lux starts from 8600 GEL, a +1700 GEL addition, with the windshield and interior elements added.
Materials include LuxArmor PRO, Quantum Rocket Pro and LLumar Platinum. Lux names the package; it is not an abbreviation for LuxArmor PRO film. The 10-year material warranty follows the manufacturer’s conditions; it does not guarantee ten damage-free years of use or establish an installation warranty.
Agree preparation, material, panels and coverage boundaries for the car. Comparing the cheapest protection without matching scope is not helpful. Check the PPF service and current price list. Keep suitable washing and care with any choice. All services are available at both studios: Saburtalo and Guramishvili.
Frequently asked questions
Is PPF compulsory for a new car?
No. The decision depends on paint condition, use and the areas you want protected. Start with inspection and an agreed goal, rather than an automatic full package.
Can ceramic replace PPF against chips?
Ceramic does not replace the additional physical PPF layer against road particles. If physical protection is the goal, choose the material and coverage for that task.
Should ceramic always be added over PPF?
No. Discuss the additional result you want and whether the coating is compatible with the selected film. The label premium does not establish a need.
Do polishing and regular washing protect against stones?
No. Polishing corrects a surface, while washing and care maintain its condition. Neither creates a separate layer against road particles.