Lodi · San Joaquin County
Paint Protection Film in Lodi, CA
Lodi sits on Highway 99, the main north-south route through the Valley, so a lot of its driving happens at freeway speed among trucks. Skylab Ceramic Details installs STEK paint protection film on the panels that take the chips. Call (209) 871-7060 for a free PPF quote.
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Why people bring their cars to Skylab
- GYEON Certified installer, listed on GYEON's installer map
- The owner does the work on every car
- Paint measured with a digital gauge before anything is polished
- Black paint restoration is a specialty
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Schuyler (Skylar) Ricketts works on every car himself, in a studio built for paint: hexagon lighting, digital paint gauges and infrared curing.
Protecting a new car early
The best time to add film is when the paint is new and has no chips to seal in. A new car usually needs only light polishing first. Skylab's new car prep can include STEK film on the front and a ceramic coating on everything else, so the car is protected from its first freeway trip onward.
What film can and cannot do
PPF stops small stones and road debris from chipping the paint, and it takes light scuffs instead of the clear coat. It will not stop a large rock from doing damage, and it does not make a car scratch-proof. Think of it as a sacrificial layer: when it wears, it can be replaced, and the paint under it is untouched.
Want it done right the first time?
Send a photo or two and tell us about the car. Free quote, no pressure.
Getting a PPF quote
Every PPF job is quoted free, because price depends on the car, the panels and the prep needed. Call (209) 871-7060 with the year, make and model. Installs are done at the Modesto studio, a drive south on Highway 99 from Lodi. Ask about mobile service if dropping the car off is hard.
Questions
Is PPF worth it on a new car for a Lodi driver?
If you plan to keep the car and drive it on the freeway, usually yes. Chips on the hood and bumper start in the first months. Film on the full front keeps the factory paint intact, which also helps when you sell it later.
What brand of PPF does Skylab install for Lodi customers?
Skylab installs STEK paint protection film. It can cover a partial front, a full front with hood, fenders, bumper and mirrors, or the entire car. Skylar recommends coverage based on the car and how you drive it.
Can a Lodi owner get PPF and ceramic coating in one visit?
Yes. Film goes on the high-impact panels and a coating goes over the rest of the paint and the film. That way the whole car beads water and washes the same. It is quoted as one job.
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See Why People Drive to Skylab
Call, text or send the form. Schuyler answers personally and limits how many cars he takes each month.