Ceramic coat

[obgod3]

Im getting a 5 year deal also. They have a 9 year for a bunch more. The guy im going to has a very good following, has called me many times to talk details and the process and the why’s......Im comfortable with it, Only reason I am doing it is that I DD this car 400-500 miles for work weekly at minimum and well I sold my old house and made a butt load of money....andI now live in NC where is 9 million bugs per square inch and rains all the fkin time .........unlike Colorado

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[fiveoboy01]

The longer the years the harder and thicker the coat. And yes the auto car wash actually as I found out today, has removed most of my ceramic coat and micro swirled the fuck outta my shit. Which can be fixed. Don’t go through auto washes fellas lol. 2 year should cost about $300 5 year about $750. Ya gotta make sure the person knows what they’re doing.

If they're charging $300/$750 for a 2/5 year coating, they assuredly do NOT know what they're doing.

My 3-year coating package on a regular size car like a Mustang is $1550. Wheels off, coated and baked, another $300.

 

[mustang5o]

If they're charging $300/$750 for a 2/5 year coating, they assuredly do NOT know what they're doing.

My 3-year coating package on a regular size car like a Mustang is $1550. Wheels off, coated and baked, another $300.

So you're a pro? Can you tell us the best way for a DIY person to minimize dust when doing clay, paint correction(polish), ceramic coating, etc???

 

[Schwerin]

If they're charging $300/$750 for a 2/5 year coating, they assuredly do NOT know what they're doing.

My 3-year coating package on a regular size car like a Mustang is $1550. Wheels off, coated and baked, another $300.

Thats about what my detailer priced me for 3yr.

 

[fiveoboy01]

MINIMUM price for a coating job should be around $1K or so.

These guys doing them for half that are cutting corners or just have no idea what they're doing.

So you're a pro? Can you tell us the best way for a DIY person to minimize dust when doing clay, paint correction(polish), ceramic coating, etc???

Yes, I am. I own a detailing business and I'm an IGL Certified Installer.

I don't have time to be really long winded but wash, chemical and mechanical decontamination, correction/polish, prep of the surface after correction, proper installation, and(usually) topping are a few of the steps. There are a lot of little nuances and steps in between that I could write paragraphs on, but I won't.

Best way to control dust/residue is an indoor installation. Temperature and humidity should also be controlled for the best results and easier install.

 

[obgod3]

So it begins....

 

[Voo Doo]

Do it yourself!!!! I did my 2015 Black Stang.. 4yrs later it looked. Like new!!! Total in products... $150! I already had a DA polisher!!! It takes time!!

Started yesterday... wash and clay bar... today Polished with Scholl S20 Black... so far 9hrs in!! With lunch n beers!! Tomorrow clean with Eraser... then apply CQuartz UK !! It is not a physically tough job, just time and tunes and beers!! .... following the Coating the next day..I’ll apply Reload...then done!! Note, the car will be in the garage...2-3 days

 

[obgod3]

Done....

 

[Voo Doo]

You’ll never regret it ... looks awesome!! Good job! Love the color too!!!

 

[Voo Doo]

Done....

Buy the Elixir... a combo of Reload and ECH02 ..from Car Pro...been using the combo ( made it myself) for the past 2yrs as a detailer at car shows!! ...it will definitely take the “POP” factor to another level!! Another awesome product is Essence Plus for Ceramic Coating!! Jewelry shine POP!!

 

[TehEno]

I would pay to get this done on my other vehicles, but now I just do it myself. Its not your typical ceramic coat with a 3+ year expextancy but 6-8 months. Which is fine, takes about 20 mins to do the entire car so 20 mins every 6 months is ok with me.

 

[Voo Doo]

I would pay to get this done on my other vehicles, but now I just do it myself. Its not your typical ceramic coat with a 3+ year expextancy but 6-8 months. Which is fine, takes about 20 mins to do the entire car so 20 mins every 6 months is ok with me.

Yep...anything beats waxing/polishing constantly!! .....so do tell....what product are you using????

 

[TehEno]

Yep...anything beats waxing/polishing constantly!! .....so do tell....what product are you using????

I use Always Dry LDC Light. Its a light ceramic coat hence only 6 month durability but very easy to apply.

 

[Timeless]

Do it yourself!!!! I did my 2015 Black Stang.. 4yrs later it looked. Like new!!! Total in products... $150! I already had a DA polisher!!! It takes time!!

Started yesterday... wash and clay bar... today Polished with Scholl S20 Black... so far 9hrs in!! With lunch n beers!! Tomorrow clean with Eraser... then apply CQuartz UK !! It is not a physically tough job, just time and tunes and beers!! .... following the Coating the next day..I’ll apply Reload...then done!! Note, the car will be in the garage...2-3 days

Totally agree. Make sure to do two or three coats....I wish I had done that instead of just one. But I would have to remove the existing coating to do it again and not that motivated.

 

[obgod3]

Washed it for the first time today after getting the ceramic...WOW!...that was easy....bugs just fall off....water just rolls off....wow again....

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