If you have been lurking on a car forum or Reddit, wondering if paint protection is worth the investment, but do not have a supercar, read on!
After 2 years of contemplation, I committed to a full-vehicle PPF on my VW Golf R. Early verdict? While it’s early to tell how lasting the protection is, it was stress-free driving through road salts & debris. It’s already proving to be resistant against light scratches.
Here’s why I believe EVW is one of the best teams in all of Virginia and Maryland. First of all, they don’t take the size of the investment like PPF or protective coating lightly. Once the commitment is made, I have no doubt you will enjoy more or less the same experience every customer enjoys. The film costs the same per unit squared feet and doesn’t care if it’s on a McLaren or a VW, right? I was thrilled to hear that the team had a lot of fun working on my car like it’s their own. The entire team is professional and attentive.
Secondly, a purchase this large isn’t just about one invoice — it’s about the relationship and any future needs of the car and the customer. From intake to pick-up, EVW showed that’s what they care about. They earn your business for years to come and you earn access to a top tier care team for your car. Even if you do everything right, you can never perfectly predict a hazard on the road or while the car is parked. Things happen. Or, you may decide to upgrade your PPF package. You may decide to add a layer of ceramic or graphene coating. You know you can just give them a call.
Last, but most importantly, not only are Bobby and his team extremely good at what they do, they have the experience and the resource to handle individuality of each job and improvise in a way that yields the best outcome possible without unreasonable extra cost or time. Every decision that needs to be made is clearly communicated to you in a responsive manner, so make sure you ask questions, voice any concerns, and give feedback or approval when appropriate. The shop is organized. Conrad and his production team orchestrate their resources effectively.
Timeline? After being referred to EVW, I reached out again in September when I decided to commit. Anisa was extremely helpful & responsive while I was figuring out the schedule for a body shop appointment that needed to be done first. Based on many exchanges I had with EVW and another happy customer around the corner from me, I went with their full package, paid the deposit and secured a December appointment. During the wait, I ended up adding ceramic coating for the new wheels I had just bought. Speaking of which, that part of Sterling has a network of specialized automotive shops that do business with each other, so that’s an added benefit of using EVW. Just ask and be prepared to be surprised by how accommodating & resourceful they are. I had my dents pulled and tires mounted & balanced all through their business partners (and those shops are equally reputable and good at what they do). The whole job took about 12 days.
Not only do I look to their expertise and connection, I look forward to going back to EVW for all of my car’s exterior (and interior) needs. So whoever reading this, I hope you feel more confident making the decision.