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    Reasonable cost for PPF?

    The installer does premiumshield elite so I just went with that. Based on that video a few posts ago it seemed the premiumshield yellowed more quickly than some other PPFs. Oh well, at least it's protected from rock chips.
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    Reasonable cost for PPF?

    Following up, I got the car PPF'ed and I took it home and applied CQuartz UK 3.0. I know some people think this kind of work isn't worth it on a Honda Fit, but I think it's the opposite. For a car that's a daily driver where we'll be taking it on road trips and we'll likely be keeping it for...
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    Reasonable cost for PPF?

    Okay thanks. The quote says they are doing a wash/iron/clay/polish on the entire car and he said that to me over the phone as well, so I think I'm good there. It sounds like I can take it home and apply some sealant/wax/ceramic since they are doing the prep work on the entire car.
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    Reasonable cost for PPF?

    So back to my original question, it seems you have quite a bit of experience in this. Would $1400 for the following work be a reasonable cost? wash, iron, clay, polish entire car apply PPF to front bumper, fenders, hood, side mirrors
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    Reasonable cost for PPF?

    Premiumshield Elite. I talked to the installer today. He says they wrap whatever they can but then certain things like where the fender and bumper meet, they can't wrap.
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    Reasonable cost for PPF?

    It is yellow. Does the color matter for PPF?
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    Reasonable cost for PPF?

    I understand why some people may think this, but I would disagree with the sentiment. If the Honda Fit makes my wife happy and looking at it brings her joy, then we're going to want to take care of it so that she can enjoy the car as long as possible. If it was my car I would say the same thing.
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    Reasonable cost for PPF?

    I don't know, I guess I'll ask. Either way, I assume wrapped edges look best?
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    Reasonable cost for PPF?

    I got a quote from our local detailer for PPF work and it breaks down like this: $1400 includes- wash, iron, clay, polish entire car apply PPF to front bumper, fenders, hood, side mirrors Is this a reasonable cost for the work? The car is 2019 Honda Fit. The paint is still in pretty good shape...
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    Rear driver side rotor gets hot

    To be fair to the mechanic, this is becoming somewhat of a more obscure issue. I think he was trying to replace as little as possible to save me money, but it looks like there's more to it than he initially thought. I'm taking it back tomorrow and we'll see if he can get it done right.
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    Rear driver side rotor gets hot

    Does the parking brake on the Civic Si use the pad?
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    Rear driver side rotor gets hot

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Trav</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The more I think about this it may be a bad caliper, if he bought Cardone or other parts store remans it would be no surprise. If he got it with the bracket it came with new pins. I...
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    Rear driver side rotor gets hot

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mightymousetech</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bottom_Feeder</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Your 'mechanic' should be actually diagnosing the...
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    Rear driver side rotor gets hot

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bottom_Feeder</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Your 'mechanic' should be actually diagnosing the problem, not throwing parts at it. </div></div> You don't have tell to me. The guy's a well reviewed Honda/Acura...
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    Rear driver side rotor gets hot

    My car is a 13 Civic Si. 2 weeks ago I noticed a burning smell from the rear driver side and soon after a rumbling sound from that area as I released the brake pedal. I took it to the mechanic and he says the caliper was sticking. He replaced the caliper, but the problem of the rotor getting...
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    Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W-20 VS Mobil 1

    Does M1 EP actually use a better base oil? I'm not sure that has ever been resolved anywhere.
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    PQIA Oil Analysis

    Hi all, new member here, but I've been reading the articles and forums for a while. I have a Civic Si that takes 0W20 oil, and like everyone else, I'm just interested in the best stuff to put in my car. I came across the Petroleum Quality Institute website and on there they compare different...
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