Ceramic Coating - What's your experience?
07-07-2017, 09:32 AM
#11
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I was at a PCA car show a couple of months back, and one of the Turbos in the show had a ceramic coating. Looked great, thought so do the cars with normal wax. Well, the pro detailer that put the coating on that car happened to be there handing out cards and brochures, though I can't remember the name of the coating brand he used. I inquired about price, and it was basically - how much do you want to spend, and how long do you want me to guarantee it. For a year, it might have been $800, for 5+ years it was thousands. I was stunned. I mean, this is S Florida, and it was a Porche club event, but seriously? I'll stick to doing a decent wax as needed.
07-07-2017, 11:55 AM
#12
I was at a PCA car show a couple of months back, and one of the Turbos in the show had a ceramic coating. Looked great, thought so do the cars with normal wax. Well, the pro detailer that put the coating on that car happened to be there handing out cards and brochures, though I can't remember the name of the coating brand he used. I inquired about price, and it was basically - how much do you want to spend, and how long do you want me to guarantee it. For a year, it might have been $800, for 5+ years it was thousands. I was stunned. I mean, this is S Florida, and it was a Porche club event, but seriously? I'll stick to doing a decent wax as needed.
07-12-2017, 01:40 AM
#14
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As alluded to above, preparation is everything. A proper polish is required before these coatings should be applied. The Gtechniq stuff I have carries a 7 year warranty.
Here's what happens if you apply it incorrectly: https://glossboss.de/en/gtechniq-cry...t-application/
It's very hard to remove, which say a lot for it's longevity, but it's going to need a real job done on it in 7 years' time.
The detailer had the car for 5 days in total (some delay caused by good old English rain), most of which was spent on preparation (he also did the inside and wheels). Total cost was around 700 English pounds.
Here's what happens if you apply it incorrectly: https://glossboss.de/en/gtechniq-cry...t-application/
It's very hard to remove, which say a lot for it's longevity, but it's going to need a real job done on it in 7 years' time.
The detailer had the car for 5 days in total (some delay caused by good old English rain), most of which was spent on preparation (he also did the inside and wheels). Total cost was around 700 English pounds.
Last edited by lovegroova; 07-12-2017 at 01:44 AM.
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