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Just dropped off my Ariya for PPF install and tint. The shop mentioned that they won’t do the film over the kumiko pattern grill since there may be radar sensors in there that could be obstructed. They were right, had to look it up in the manual. They also confirmed they don’t have a template since it’s so new so they’ll be cutting by hand.

They’re also putting a ceramic tint on the windows (50%) for UV protection, none of the windows came with any tint whatsoever. Will update with photos once it’s done. Would love to know if any other owners have already gotten either?

 

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LOL YEP it’s most of the front!

 

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Only doing the clear Xpel wrap but I trust the guys at the shop. I figure if they mentioned it, it’s enough of an issue they’ve seen before and I don’t want to be the first to break things. Just saw that the manual says not to at all.

 

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I saw those videos as well and I think you’re right. My Premiere came with the illuminated kick plates that I knew were supposed to be included but also Premiere branded mats, for which I had to pay extra.

 

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Check out this guy's floor mats.

Personally, I prefer Costco's Weathertech rubber floor mats. I hate the OEM carpeted floor mats because they get dirty very easily.

Oh wow, those mats are funky. These are the mats that came with mine.
I do prefer the rubber floor mats, still waiting on Weathertech to get their templates in for the Ariya.

 

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the real good experience tinters don’t ever used a machine for cutting the template. They do the old fashion way (free hand with a sharp box cutter style blade).

How much are you paying for ceramic tints? I was quoted $350.

I plan to black out the Ariya emblem, along with adding 19” gloss black wheels on my Pearl White Ariya

That's a great price! With the tint and wrap, a crazy $2400 total. I'm in the Los Angeles area if that explains things.

 

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My wrap/tint guys did an amazing job! They sent me these photos of them working on the car, so funny that it became a photo shoot. Shoutout to @UniqueAutoFilms!

And to clarify, the sunroof glass came factory tinted.

 

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I understand window tint can you explain what the wrap is,where it goes, and what it does,thanks. and cost of each?

It's called Paint Protection Film (PPF) - it covers all the painted parts so it's protected from scratches and chips. It's a lifetime warranty so if anything does damage the film, they replace for free and the underlying paint remains undamaged. I wrote earlier in this thread that my job came out to $2400 total for the tint and PPF.

 

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Looks awesome! I never heard of ceramic wraps before. Does it make it look shiny and glossy? Are you planning to put gloss black wheels?


You mean the PPF wrap does not make the car go faster and further?

I would assume his labor is $2000 and material is $400.

Photos, please?

It's the tint that's ceramic, not the wrap. Normally tints are carbon but ceramic is better at blocking heat, more durable, and nearly shatterproof. I don't want to go faster but I'd take it if the PPF would get me more range lol. It's been pouring out here so no photos of the car yet unfortunately, waiting for the SoCal sunshine to come back.

 

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I just got her tinted. Geoshield Apex Super Ceramic 96% IR.
35% front, 5% rear & back.
Will take a few days to fully dry and settle.
Night driving will be interesting.
The sunroof did not come tinted. Planning to have clear XPEL installed on it and the windshield before the hot AF summer arrives here in Central Texas.

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Gorgeous!! 35% on mine on just the side and rear and I’ve already had a backseat passenger get car sick on an hour+ drive, said it felt like he was in a cave.

@Hank, I might have photos by Friday… have to get her washed lol and no, not wrapping the hub caps. Actually really like them in the Premiere color myself.