Everything You Need to Know About Paint Coatings!
05-30-17, 06:39 AM
#47
I would reach out to a reputable high end detailer in your area ( i may be able to recommend someone if you do not know of any) and set up a consultation to get a personal estimate done.
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06-02-17, 08:27 AM
#48
There are 2 shops that I have in mind. In NY there are so many places that are not ethical and would easily rip people off. Was curious to have a general idea of cost. I'll get a couple estimates. Thanks.
06-08-17, 06:17 PM
#51
I would not consider that paint to be soft in my experience.
For Lexus, Obsidian Black is the real difficult color to live with. Most others are quite manageable in terms of maintaining them without issue and also correcting them relatively easily as needed.
My mercury metallic is quite hard actually.
For Lexus, Obsidian Black is the real difficult color to live with. Most others are quite manageable in terms of maintaining them without issue and also correcting them relatively easily as needed.
My mercury metallic is quite hard actually.
10-22-17, 05:13 PM
#52
So no mention of wrapping cars yet on the thread - is that a totally different subject? I see more and more cars getting wrapped now, especially high end ones, and usually right after taking delivery. Was wondering what the advantages/disadvantages of a wrap are over these coatings.
10-22-17, 06:34 PM
#53
So no mention of wrapping cars yet on the thread - is that a totally different subject? I see more and more cars getting wrapped now, especially high end ones, and usually right after taking delivery. Was wondering what the advantages/disadvantages of a wrap are over these coatings.
10-24-17, 06:51 PM
#54
So no mention of wrapping cars yet on the thread - is that a totally different subject? I see more and more cars getting wrapped now, especially high end ones, and usually right after taking delivery. Was wondering what the advantages/disadvantages of a wrap are over these coatings.
They are two completely different products with different purposes and much different price points.
Nano coatings provide protection from the elements. There is no protection against abrasion or impact.
Paint protection film will provide protection against the elements, abrasion, and impacts. It is considerably thicker, considerably more durable, and considerably more expensive.
If you want to hit the car with the best of both worlds, many people are wrapping the entire car in paint protection film and then having a nano coating applied on top of the film.
10-25-17, 06:20 PM
#55
It was PPF. Just not familiar with it - saw it first on the nose of some cars, and now apparently people get their whole car wrapped. Was watching a YouTube video of a shop in Fremont that does a ton of Teslas. Made me wonder why.
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08-12-19, 10:46 AM
#58
Hi I a 2005 sc430 PB I bought it new have always waxed with zymol. I wanted to look into coatings I was recommended by auto detail place to use g technique coating
My car has 8000 miles is always garaged and i bought it new. The detail place wants $ 1000,00 to paint correction and 1 coat of g technique. He said its a 4 part process
that they bake on with uv light . He seemed knowledgeable but i have nothing to go on. . He said you can do 2 coats but that raises the price to 1500.00. My question is am i being taken over in price. Is his product he is using the right thing for me my car color is diamond balck [ metal flakes in it factory color on a 2005 PB model
Would appreciate your input
Buddy
My car has 8000 miles is always garaged and i bought it new. The detail place wants $ 1000,00 to paint correction and 1 coat of g technique. He said its a 4 part process
that they bake on with uv light . He seemed knowledgeable but i have nothing to go on. . He said you can do 2 coats but that raises the price to 1500.00. My question is am i being taken over in price. Is his product he is using the right thing for me my car color is diamond balck [ metal flakes in it factory color on a 2005 PB model
Would appreciate your input
Buddy
07-15-20, 06:26 AM
#60
I am going to update our stickies in the future... I will be working on one master "Detailing Guide" that will contain massive amounts of information, links to products, links to helpful articles, and links to applicable threads.
I will stick this for now due to the few requests I have received, but will likely remove it later as this information will be consolidated into the detailing guide.
-Zach
I will stick this for now due to the few requests I have received, but will likely remove it later as this information will be consolidated into the detailing guide.
-Zach
Did you create the master detailing guide? Is there a link?
I am looking for basic starting points, like starting with washing and removal of contaminants before clay bar. etc...
A to Z.
Jerry