Hammer1
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I have always waxed my vehicle 3 times a year and I take pretty good care of it. Would like some input about ceramic coating and weather it's worth it or not?
I have always waxed my vehicle 3 times a year and I take pretty good care of it. Would like some input about ceramic coating and weather it's worth it or not?
I have always waxed my vehicle 3 times a year and I take pretty good care of it. Would like some input about ceramic coating and weather it's worth it or not?
How much did t cost you for the ceramic coat?
That is what I went through. The place I had mine done at included paint correction in the price of the application. It looks better than the day I bought it. But, like @troutspinner, this is my first vehicle with a ceramic coat and I just don’t know how they hold up long term. I got the Gtechniq Ultra with a 9 year warranty, and it honestly looks amazing.I really want this done, but I don't want to do it without paint correction. The orange peel in my finish is much worse than my 2011 was. Also there are some whirls that I assume came from the dealer. I would lose my mind if I spent 3k+ for correction and ceramic coat and then got a ding or a rock.
I really want this done, but I don't want to do it without paint correction. The orange peel in my finish is much worse than my 2011 was. Also there are some whirls that I assume came from the dealer. I would lose my mind if I spent 3k+ for correction and ceramic coat and then got a ding or a rock.
What do you mean by paint correction? Getting all the orange peel out? My paint looks like my 13 year old daughter did it.Typically the price includes paint correction. Just check with your detailer.
What do you mean by paint correction? Getting all the orange peel out? My paint looks like my 13 year old daughter did it.
100% correct. Requires wet sanding, which will seriously diminish your clear. I would not do this.I can't imagine getting the organge peel out without losing a significant amount of your clear coat.
Agree, there are cheaper ways to go, but the Gtechniq Ultra is amazing. So glad I went with it.That is what I went through. The place I had mine done at included paint correction in the price of the application. It looks better than the day I bought it. But, like @troutspinner, this is my first vehicle with a ceramic coat and I just don’t know how they hold up long term. I got the Gtechniq Ultra with a 9 year warranty, and it honestly looks amazing.
I've heard many conflicting stories about how they hold up in weather like Florida. Hot, sunny, massive downpours etc on a truck that stays outside. The alternative is frequent sealing versus the ceramic, especially when you factor in the up front cost of the ceramic. What are your thoughts?