FAQs

You should go for ceramic coating if:

  • You want a deep, glossy finish – It makes the paint look richer and more vibrant.
  • You want easier maintenance – Dirt, water, and mud slide off effortlessly thanks to the hydrophobic effect.
  • Your main concern is UV, oxidation, and chemical damage – It prevents fading and staining.
  • You’re looking for value at a lower cost compared to full-body PPF.
  • You don’t mind small chips or scratches – Ceramic coating will not stop stone chips or deep scratches.

👉 Best for: Car enthusiasts who wash their cars often, city drivers, and anyone who wants that “always waxed” look with minimal effort.

You should go for PPF if:

  • You drive a lot on highways or rough roads – It protects against rock chips, gravel, and road debris.
  • You own a luxury or new vehicle you want to preserve long-term – It shields the original paint.
  • You want protection from door dings, scratches, or even key marks – The film absorbs impact and many films are self-healing under heat.
  • You’re thinking about resale value – A car with factory paint intact will fetch much more.

👉 Best for: High-end cars, new cars, SUVs, or performance vehicles that see long-distance or daily driving.

The Best of Both Worlds – Combining Ceramic Coating + PPF

Many of our elite clients choose PPF on high-impact areas (front bumper, hood, side mirrors, door edges) and ceramic coating over the entire car.

  • PPF takes the hit from stones and scratches.
  • Ceramic coating gives the whole car that glossy, hydrophobic finish.
  • Together, they offer the ultimate protection + beauty package.

✅ Rule of Thumb:

  • If your biggest worry is scratches and stone chips → PPF.
  • If your biggest goal is shine and easy cleaning → Ceramic Coating.

If you want no compromises → Do both.

We have a detailed blog on this here.

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Ceramic tint is the gold standard of window films. Instead of cheap dyes or shiny metals, it uses nano-ceramic particles that block heat, glare, and UV rays with surgical precision — all without messing with your visibility or phone signals.

How Ceramic Tint Ranks Compared to Other Films

  • Dyed Film – Basic
    Lowest price, mainly for looks.
    • Fades, bubbles, and offers poor heat rejection.
    • Like buying knock-off sunglasses on the street.
  • Metallic Film – Old School
    Blocks some heat, but interferes with GPS, phone, and radio.
    • Shiny, reflective look many people don’t like.
    • Like wearing mirrored shades that mess with your vision.
  • Carbon Film – Mid-Range
    Better durability and heat rejection, won’t fade.
    • Matte finish, no signal issues.
    • Like branded sunglasses — solid but not luxury.
  • Ceramic Film – Premium
    Blocks up to 80% infrared heat + 99% UV.
    • Crystal-clear day and night.
    • No fading, no interference, no compromise.
    • Like wearing Cartier or Oakley polarized lenses — style, comfort, and protection all in one.

Bottom Line for Customers
If you just want a dark look, dyed will do. If you want performance without the premium price, carbon works. But if you want the very best — comfort, safety, and luxury protection — ceramic tint is the top of the pyramid.

We have a detailed blog on this here.

We’re Nairobi’s clean-install specialists: multi-brand, zero bias, obsessive workmanship, and our KAZI SAFI Guarantee. We’ll compare LLumar, 3M, Ultrafit, and New Vision side-by-side and fit your budget without cutting corners. Visit our Parklands atelier for a 10-minute demo.

Yes. We install privacy, heat-control, and security/safety films for residences, embassies, and offices across Nairobi. Site surveys, spec sheets, and clean installs included. Call us to schedule: +254 720 759 342.

5% ceramic tint – the darkest and most popular shade for the rear doors and back. 20% ceramic tint – medium dark shade, most popular shade to have on the front doors. Gives you excellent visibility at night and even when it rains. 35% ceramic tint – light shade, ideal for windshields, does not compromise visibility even at night. As professionals, we guide you through all this so you can make an informed choice.

Done right, it’s nearly invisible. Our edges are tucked, alignment is precise, and self-healing removes light swirls with sun heat. Choose gloss or stealth-matte finishes. Come see a live demo at our atelier.

Absolutely. We install genuine LLumar, Ultrafit, and New Vision ceramic films and give warranties on both the longevity and performance of the films plus another warranty on our workmanship. We’ll show through a live demonstration how all the films perform in regards to blocking heat and UV and let you compare so you know exactly what you’re buying. On the blog section of our website we have written a comprehensive piece on how to catch tint scammers. Visit us today.

Yes — premium ceramic tints block ~99% UV and up to 96% of IR/solar heat, improving comfort and protecting leather and plastics from fading. We’ll help you compare specs by how much the tint blocks heat (IR Rejection) and how dark or light the best shade for you will be (Visible Light Transmission).

Most cars take 2–3 hours. Avoid rolling windows or washing the car for 24 hours. The tint needs a bit time to cure on the glass.

Different jobs! PPF stops chips/scratches and many films self-heal swirls with heat. Ceramic coating gives deep gloss, UV/chemical resistance, and easy washing (but won’t stop rock chips). Most Nairobi owners do PPF on impact zones + ceramic over paint/PPF. Get a tailored plan today.

We stock 3 of these. LLumar IRX, Ultrafit and New Vision Ceramic deliver excellent IR heat rejection and clarity at strong value. We’ll show and test for you side-by-side all the 3 samples in our Parklands atelier so you can feel the difference in Nairobi sun. Book a quick demo: +254 720 759 342.

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Wambugu Road, Parklands, Nairobi, Kenya

Phone: +254 720 759342

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