PPF Maintenance Polish in Redmond, WA
At Metropolitan Detail in Redmond, our PPF Maintenance Polish restores paint protection film that has picked up oxidation or light marring. Using STEK's PPF polishing compound, we cut the haze, bring back the gloss, and seal it. Gloss and matte film both. For drivers all over Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, and Seattle.
PPF Maintenance Polish: for cars with film.
Film needs different care than paint. Your car gets the same careful prep as our other exterior services, but the polish is the difference. We use STEK's PPF polishing compound, made for DYNOshield and effective on all paint protection films, to cut oxidation and light marring and bring back the gloss the film has lost over time. We finish with a ceramic-based sealant for added gloss and hydrophobic protection. Have matte film? We have a matte polish for it too.
Depending on the condition of the vehicle, additional labor may be required. Heavy contaminants like overspray, moss growth, or hard sap take extra labor, priced after a vehicle inspection.
We take the swirls out. We do not paint over them.
A film polish restores the film, not the paint underneath it. Paint correction is a multi-stage polishing process that removes swirl marks, light scratches, and oxidation at the source instead of hiding them. On panels without film, or before new film goes on, this is the step that gets the finish right. Bring the car by and we will show you what it needs.
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STEK Final Coat: add years of gloss to your film.
STEK Final Coat is a ceramic coating built specifically for paint protection film. You can add it to your maintenance polish, or book it on its own. After an extensive prep and polish to minimize oxidation and marring and bring up the gloss, we apply a single coat of Final Coat to the film, which adds another 1-2 years of gloss and hydrophobic protection.
Matte wrap? Final Coat works on DYNOmatte and other matte films too. It does not make matte glossy. Instead it enriches and deepens the matte look while adding long-lasting hydrophobic protection, so the film stays easy to maintain for years.
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How a PPF Maintenance Polish goes.
Drop Off and Loaner Car
Hand off the keys and take a free loaner, based on availability.
Wash and Decontaminate
Foam bath, 2 bucket hand wash, then iron, tar, and clay decontamination, and we mask off the trim.
Polish the Film
STEK's PPF polishing compound cuts oxidation and light marring and restores gloss, with a matte polish if your car wears matte film. Then a ceramic-based sealant goes on.
Drive Away Protected
We walk the finished car with you, then it is yours again.
Bare paint or a coating instead?
What customers say.
Real Google reviews from exterior detailing clients across Redmond, Bellevue & Seattle.
Took my Crosstrek here and was not expecting the final details to be so good! When discussing what I wanted done detailing wise every concern was addressed. My car looks better than it did the day I bought it from the dealership! The exterior and interior is amazing! Highly recommend for a good detailing and fresh new look! Plus the customer service is really amazing. Clean workspace and professional!
Great customer service and communication. Dropped off my Tesla in the morning in exchange for their loaner car (a very clean and usable Kia Soul). I picked up my well-groomed car at end of the day. Every surface was seemingly cleaned. I am satisfied with the Wash, Decon & Protect package, and will return in the spring for an upgraded exterior package that includes a sealant.
Because of my work schedule, I had to make arrangements ahead of time for dropping off and picking up the car and they were more than accommodating. The staff was exceptional in greeting me and getting me checked in. I am very picky about my gloss black Volvo and absolutely fearful of swirled paint. When I went to pick up my car, I was ecstatic. The paint is flawless. I took it for an exterior detail but they went above and beyond and thoroughly cleaned the interior too! Highly recommended!
Recent PPF work in Redmond, Bellevue, and Seattle.
Drop off, grab a free loaner, drive away protected.
Quality work takes time, and you should not have to wait around for it. We keep a small free fleet, based on availability, so your day keeps moving.
Questions about PPF Maintenance Polish.
Who is this service for?
Cars with paint protection film that has picked up oxidation or light marring. If your car is bare paint, that is the Essential Exterior. If it has a ceramic coating, that is the Ceramic Maintenance Polish.
Can you polish paint protection film?
Yes. STEK makes a polishing compound formulated for film. It removes oxidation and light marring and restores gloss without harming the film.
Does it work on matte film?
Yes. We have a matte polish for matte PPF, and STEK Final Coat is matte compatible too.
What is STEK Final Coat?
A ceramic coating made for film. It adds 1-2 years of gloss and hydrophobic protection, and on matte film it deepens the look without making it glossy.
How long does the sealant last?
The maintenance polish hydrophobicity lasts 3-6 months. Adding STEK Final Coat extends that to 1-2 years.
How often should I do it?
Once or twice a year keeps the film looking its best, or whenever the gloss starts to dull.
Ask about availability
Tell us what you are booking and when you need the car. We will confirm what is open.