Dodge RAM 2500 · Matte PPF, Ceramic Tint, Ceramic Coating

Dodge RAM 2500 Matte PPF, Ceramic Tint, Ceramic Coating — photo 3 — Hussle Customz Los Angeles

Dodge RAM 2500 Matte PPF, Ceramic Tint, Ceramic Coating — photo 4 — Hussle Customz Los Angeles

Dodge RAM 2500 Matte PPF, Ceramic Tint, Ceramic Coating — photo 5 — Hussle Customz Los Angeles

About this build

This Dodge RAM 2500 came through our Los Angeles studio as a platform build — panel-by-panel prep stays the same across body styles — wash, decontaminate, align, install. The matte finish is the call when the owner wants the car to read low-profile under daylight and refuse to flash highlights at night. Multi-service builds are sequenced deliberately — one finish has to fully cure before the next one goes on top, so the schedule reflects that order.

A RAM 2500 heavy-duty pickup in full matte PPF, which gives the dark factory paint a satin finish and protects the big panels, hood and bed sides from road debris. Ceramic tint and a ceramic coating finish the truck.

See more paint protection film work, or the army green RAM.

See our ceramic coating work · Read our PPF vs vinyl wrap guide

What we used on this Dodge

Premium 8 mil PPF — self-healing urethane with a ceramic-infused topcoat. Matte, gloss, and color variants available; plotter-cut from a digital pattern for the exact body panel.
Premium ceramic window film — 99% UV rejection, ~80% IR heat rejection on darker shades, no metallic layer (so phone, GPS, and cabin radar stay clean). Plotter-cut, never hand-cut on the glass.
Professional SiO₂ ceramic coating — 9H surface hardness, hydrophobic, multi-year durability when paired with our prep wash and clay-bar decontamination.

Why these finishes were combined

Dodge builds with several finishes work when each layer is planned in sequence: paint protection film keeps the exterior factory-perfect against road debris and UV, while ceramic tint cuts the heat soak that California sun pushes into a closed cabin; PPF stops the impact and chemical hits, ceramic coating sits on top so washing the car takes a fraction of the time and grime does not bake in.

What to expect after the install

PPF cure window: avoid pressure-washing the wrapped panels for the first 7 days. Hand-wash only for the first 30 days. Properly cared for, the film holds its self-healing properties for 8–10 years.
Ceramic tint cure: keep the windows up for 3–5 days while the film fully dries. Small water pockets are normal during cure and disappear on their own. Lifetime film warranty.
Ceramic coating maintenance: first wash at 7 days, then a regular pH-neutral wash every 2–3 weeks keeps the hydrophobic layer active for the rated lifespan.

Every Dodge build at our Los Angeles studio includes a written aftercare brief and direct text-line access to the installer for the first month. Questions about your specific build — get a quote or call (626) 537-3333.