BLACK S550 MUSTANG Thread

[ShadowPP2]

Who has done ceramic coating on their black car? I am considering it, just to help protect against swirl marks bug guts and water spots from destroying my paint. From those of you that have it, does it seem like it was a good investment?

I had ceramic applied by a local shop about 8 months ago, went with the 5 year coverage that cost about $650 for the initial application and requires a maintenance coat to be applied every year (not due yet so cost unknown). It didn't need a lot of the prep that an older car/paint may need before the ceramic can be applied, which kept some of the initial costs down.

The shine and hydroscopic quality was excellent at first. Easier to wash and dry, bugs don't stick as much, if it isn't too dirty I can just rinse it off at those manual car washes with the pressurized wand (NO SOAP) and it will look just fine. You will still get water spots but they wipe off easily. Fingerprints or touch points are more noticeable though. After 3-4 months the shine and ease of cleaning was still there but the water repellant quality started to diminish, which was quicker than I expected, so I use a spray detailer thats safe for ceramic coatings every now and again which keeps that hydro quality rejuvenated. The surface is now so slick I cant put the cover on by myself cause the damn thing slides right off.

I feel it was a good investment but just know its not a "do it once, nothing ever sticks and forget about it" kinda thing like the ads imply and if your going to do it, you have to take care of it for it to last.
1) You have to use PH balanced soap like McGuire's Gold or similar. If you use Dawn, the soap at a car wash or something non-ph balanced it will take some of the ceramic coating off and reduce the effectiveness.
2) Use the two bucket cleaning method and only microfibre cloths. When you dry the microfibre, don't use fabric softener or dryer sheets, that takes away its qualities.
2) You still need to recharge the ceramic every now and again, most easily done with a ceramic detailer spray.

My opinion is if you're going to care for the coating its worthwhile, just let the shop see it first because if you need a lot of paint correction beforehand it can get costly. If your just a "wash it and forget it" kinda guy (no offense) then it wont be.

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[mustang_puppy]

My work in progress:

 

[ihc95]

Does anyone know the specs for these wheels, size and model?

Those look like SVE S350 wheels (GT350 replicas) from LMR probably in 19x10 front and 19x11 rear.

 

[larf37]

I can’t pick it up until Monday but the detailer sent me a pic of my car after the ceramic coating was applied today. Excited to see it in person.

 

[AceS550]

Just washed, black ttt

 

[noshine4mine]

New to forum. My 2019 PP1 Premium

Black Is best!!!

 

[JuicySmollet]

Just had the tint put on, ceramic is going on tomorrow.

 

[snake bite]

Got out of my daughters cricket training tonight to find a bad pony parked next to us.....Black cars stick together

 

[JuicySmollet]

Black and Yellow?

 

[beetle6986]

Here is a couple of pics of mine.

 

[AceS550]

When you go to the dealership and notice that the advisors, techs, and customers can’t stop staring in awe.

 

[snake bite]

I just love this car

 

[GT 550]

@snake bite what lowering springs are you running and by how much are they lower? Spoiler looking good

 

[snake bite]

@snake bite what lowering springs are you running and by how much are they lower? Spoiler looking good

Thanks man I love it, next thing some new mags.
Anyway springs are Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Springs. They are progressive and lower the car 1.1 inches in the front and 1 in the rear. I installed them myself on stands in the carport. Really makes the car look good. My car is a daily (50000km) and the ride hight is very liveable for daily duties. Ride comfort is still good in my opinion and definitely handles better.

 

[beetle6986]

Thanks man I love it, next thing some new mags.
Anyway springs are Eibach Pro-Kit Lowering Springs. They are progressive and lower the car 1.1 inches in the front and 1 in the rear. I installed them myself on stands in the carport. Really makes the car look good. My car is a daily (50000km) and the ride hight is very liveable for daily duties. Ride comfort is still good in my opinion and definitely handles better.

I’m running the same springs on mine a few pictures up from yours. I’m pretty happy with the ride comfort. I think I need to add spacers to the front. The wheels look slightly tucked.

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