Tracy · San Joaquin County
Paint Protection Film in Tracy, CA
From Tracy, the Bay Area is over the Altamont Pass on I-580 and the rest of the Valley is down I-5 or I-205, so most trips out of town are freeway trips. Skylab Ceramic Details installs STEK paint protection film to keep those miles from chipping the front end. Quotes are free at (209) 871-7060.
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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.
Altamont Pass and I-580
I-580 crosses the Altamont Pass between Livermore and Tracy, one of the main routes linking the Bay Area and the Central Valley. It carries commuters and trucks every day, and freeway traffic throws up gravel and road debris. A car driven over the pass often collects chips on the hood, bumper and mirrors faster than one that stays in town.
Clear film you will not notice
STEK film is clear and sits flat on the paint once installed. The color and gloss underneath stay the same, and the edges are tucked where the panel allows. On a full front, the film covers the hood, fenders, bumper and mirrors. Other panels can be added, up to the whole car. Skylar plans the coverage around how the car is driven.
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Prep before film
Film sticks to whatever is on the paint, so prep matters. The car is washed, decontaminated and polished at the Modesto studio before any film goes on. If the front already has chips or swirls, those are dealt with first. Tracy owners can reach the studio by I-5 and Highway 132, or ask about mobile service.
Questions
Do I need PPF if I drive over the Altamont from Tracy?
If you commute on I-580 or I-205, the front end will see a steady stream of road debris. Film on the full front is the usual answer. A ceramic coating alone will not stop chips. Call (209) 871-7060 for a free PPF quote.
Can PPF be removed later from a Tracy car?
Yes. Paint protection film is made to come off. When it is removed properly, the paint under it has been shielded from chips the whole time. If you sell the car, the film can also stay on as a selling point.
Should Tracy drivers ceramic coat their PPF?
Many do. A coating on top of the film makes it slicker, so bugs, road film and hard water spots rinse off more easily. Skylab can film the front and coat the whole car, including the film, in the same visit.
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