Turlock · Stanislaus County
Paint Protection Film in Turlock, CA
Turlock sits at the junction of Highway 99 and Highway 165, so many trips start on a busy truck route. Skylab Ceramic Details installs STEK paint protection film to keep chips off the front of the car, from a partial front to full coverage. PPF 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.
Where the chips come from
Gravel falls off trucks, trailers and farm equipment, and the car behind catches it. On Highway 99 that happens at freeway speed. The hood, the front bumper, the mirrors and the lower doors take the most hits. After a few years a daily driver's front end can look sandblasted, even when the rest of the paint is fine.
What STEK film is
Paint protection film is a clear urethane layer applied over the paint. Skylab installs STEK film, sometimes called clear bra. It absorbs the small impacts that would otherwise chip the paint, and it is close to invisible once it is on. It can cover a few panels or the entire car, depending on how much protection you want.
Want it done right the first time?
Send a photo or two and tell us about the car. Free quote, no pressure.
Booking a PPF install from Turlock
The paint is washed, decontaminated and polished before film goes on, because film seals in whatever is under it. The work is done at 1503 Lone Palm Ave in Modesto, north of Turlock on Highway 99. Call for a free quote with your car and the coverage you want, and ask about mobile service if you need it.
Questions
Which parts of my car should I protect with PPF in Turlock?
Most owners start with the full front: hood, fenders, bumper and mirrors. Those panels catch most of the chips. Lower doors and the area behind the front wheels are another common add. Skylar will quote any mix of panels, up to the whole car.
Can PPF go on a brand-new car in Turlock?
That is the best time. New paint has no chips to seal in, and it usually needs only light prep. Skylab also offers new car prep, which can include film on the front and a ceramic coating on the rest of the car.
How do I wash a car with PPF in Turlock?
Wash it like good paint: pH-neutral soap, a clean mitt, and a soft towel to dry. Keep the pressure washer away from the film edges. If the film is also ceramic coated, it rinses cleaner and dries faster.
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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.