07-05-2021, 10:48 PM | #1 |
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Ceramic coating
I have been getting pop up ads on Facebook for ceramic coating. Wondering if if I should consider applying to my 2013 SS Vert. Hoping folks can weigh in with effectiveness, value, benefit (?)
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07-19-2021, 10:40 AM | #2 |
Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010
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Numerous threads here about it. I have it on all my vehicles.
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07-30-2021, 07:52 PM | #3 |
Drives: 2024Camaro 2SS CE Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013
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I was disappointed. Didn’t use the right one?
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07-31-2021, 04:32 AM | #4 |
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no coating is created equal.
With ceramic coating like everything else with detailing.... prep work is everything. The more prep you do (wash/clay bar/polish/coating prep) the better the coating will adhere and give you more of that wet look and hydrophobic property.
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07-31-2021, 05:58 AM | #5 |
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They are not created equal. The $30 is not as good as the $80. And the $80 one is no where as good as the $200 bottle.
But with enough prep work - wash, clay, compound the $30 one will shine pretty good and last about 6 months.
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08-02-2021, 12:05 AM | #6 |
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I just spent 3 days correcting and prepping the paint for the coating. It is worth every penny spent with a proper installer. Ive seen too many bad jobs done by fly by night detailers where i always thought “ i could do a better job”. Happy i did it myself.
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08-12-2021, 08:17 PM | #7 |
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There’s an Adam’s kit offered with new GM cars. Must be a good one right?
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08-24-2021, 10:57 AM | #8 | |
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With proper preparation I can make a $3 can of Walmart wax look great! Quality ceramic coatings offer durability and longevity to the Last Step Product (LSP) stage. As stated in the above post about "ceramic coating" products..."They are not created equal." There is a spray and wipe (similar to spray wax) and then the 50ml bottle liquid products. There is cheap Chinese junk, consumer products, and high end professional only products. The professional products are installer only and there is a manufacturer certification process. In short, I think of a ceramic coating as a layer of glass on the paint...hence the term "ceramic". Again, the key is preparation! This is the time spent washing, decontaminating the paint, compounding, and polishing. This is the labor intensive part that takes time, paint polishing skills, and knowledge to obtain that "show car" finish. Once completed, then the paint needs to be surgically clean before the ceramic coating application can be applied. I'm sorry to say, "I'm gonna wash my car and slap that stuff on there." Sadly, it doesn't work that way. It takes time. Is it worth it? If you want a vehicle that is easier to maintain and looks great, it's worth the time for your investment. BTW - IMHO for a DIY guy, CQuartz 3.0 is a fairly user friendly consumer product, or have a pro install CQuartz Finest Reserve.
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08-25-2021, 10:12 AM | #9 |
I used Avalon King ceramic coating on my car and it still looks freshly polished 2 months later.
Like what most have been saying here, prep is everything. It took me about 6 hours to get my car properly prepped and finished. 1st: Wash 2nd: Clay bar 3rd: Buffing/Polishing (this took the most time to get all the micro scratches out) 4th: Isopropyl wipe down. 5th: Ceramic coating.
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09-02-2021, 10:18 AM | #10 |
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Have a professional do it. Yes, it will cost you money, but the labor and prep work are important. You get what you pay for. Quick and cheap USUALLY results in "half ass" results.
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09-03-2021, 01:28 AM | #11 |
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Like buttholes, everyone has there opinion with ceramic coatings. I use to professionally detail vehicles for a living. Like others state, prep is the key. I personally do not care for them. I mean I guess if you don’t like to wash your car often or it stays outside 24/7 it may be ok. I prefer a good sealant. I use Zaino on my stuff. Got almost 70k miles on my Camaro and the finish will rival any ceramic coated vehicle for 1/16 the price. Here’s Zaino on my 78 TA with 100% factory paint. The paint is actually dead and has a lot of battle wounds but from 10’ away it looks stunning https://youtu.be/7IphaMoXy9Q
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09-04-2021, 06:20 PM | #12 | |
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09-04-2021, 10:57 PM | #13 |
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i dont want any coatings on mine either. i valet it after every drive so no need for it
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09-08-2021, 01:24 PM | #14 |
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I had it done on our new 21 grand cherokee the week we bought it. A reputable shop with a great reputation did the correction, polish and application to the tune of $1,200. For me, it was a waste of money. I keep our cars clean and wax every couple of months, and they look great. I got sucked into the ceramic craze, but won't again. Hell, any car will look like a million bucks with a paint correction and a coat of turtle wax.
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