What are you thoughts on ceramic coating for new cars?
01-16-19, 04:21 PM
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What are you thoughts on ceramic coating for new cars?
Is it really necessary to put any coating over a new car's clear coat?
Are ceramic coatings better than waxes?
Are ceramic coatings better than waxes?
01-16-19, 06:12 PM
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Lexus Test Driver
01-16-19, 07:26 PM
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Driver School Candidate
I have Opti-Coat Pro + on my 2018 UL Atomic Silver. It was expensive but I love it. Nothing sticks to it and I have a 7 year warranty. Washing is a breeze with the no rinse cleaner they give you. 2 gallons distilled water and 1 ounce cleaner. Wipe with a sponge and dry with a towel.
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01-17-19, 01:17 AM
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I have Opti-Coat Pro + on my 2018 UL Atomic Silver. It was expensive but I love it. Nothing sticks to it and I have a 7 year warranty. Washing is a breeze with the no rinse cleaner they give you. 2 gallons distilled water and 1 ounce cleaner. Wipe with a sponge and dry with a towel.
Also, how expensive?
01-17-19, 06:06 AM
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I Have the PPF covering whole front end , planning on doing a G techniq or similar coating , but just trying to do a little research on how it will be on the "self healing clearcoat" factory finish that is on there. dont think it should matter but just want to get as much info first. def the hydrophobic properties of these coatings not only help with protection but make cleaning a breeze.
I would think the coating should only supplement the clears properties , by resisting more of those light scratches etc..
Best other access i bought was the CR spotless water system, for washing. the florida heat , spotty water was always a pain , not only for black paint but the windows. you can literaly wash the car , rinse and let air dry .. no spots.
I would think the coating should only supplement the clears properties , by resisting more of those light scratches etc..
Best other access i bought was the CR spotless water system, for washing. the florida heat , spotty water was always a pain , not only for black paint but the windows. you can literaly wash the car , rinse and let air dry .. no spots.
01-17-19, 07:06 AM
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Here's an estimate I rec'd this morning for the OptiCoat from my local certified dealer (Florida prices). I assume that with a new car, there is no need for paint correction, right?
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Good morning Anthony,We offer two options for ceramic coating: three year coating with a single stage polish $500, or seven year coating with a two stage paint correction $1700
Last edited by AnthonyMJ; 01-17-19 at 07:14 AM.
01-17-19, 10:34 AM
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Driver School Candidate
I don’t “see” my coating. After a wash I see what looks like a freshly waxed car, very shiny and a nice gloss. It’s so easy to clean and have a showroom finish all the time. My price for 7 year Opti-Coat Plus was $1299. The car was brand new, so no need for paint correction. However it was polished before the ceramic application. I’m quite happy with the results, especially the ease of cleaning.
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01-17-19, 10:55 AM
#8
Lexus Fanatic
I love my ceramic coating.
I actually did it myself and it was easy to do and turned out great.
Do some research, watch some YouTube videos.
I actually did it myself and it was easy to do and turned out great.
Do some research, watch some YouTube videos.
01-17-19, 11:40 AM
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01-17-19, 11:42 AM
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Lexus Fanatic
01-22-19, 11:07 AM
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Here's an estimate I rec'd this morning for the OptiCoat from my local certified dealer (Florida prices). I assume that with a new car, there is no need for paint correction, right?
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Good morning Anthony,We offer two options for ceramic coating: three year coating with a single stage polish $500, or seven year coating with a two stage paint correction $1700
01-22-19, 01:08 PM
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Driver School Candidate
$1700 sounds fishy to me. My OptiCoat Pro Plus was $1299 and has the 7 year warranty.I would shop around.
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01-23-19, 03:14 PM
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the issue is if the car is new at the dealer
u don't have to do paint correction and they have control over the car having it and not having heat from sun and it can cure
so if your asking is it worth it from dealer absolutely yes if your in climates like florida or north east
or want low maintanence.
its much more expensive to do once paint is contaminated and has to be corrected and cleaned
hope this helps
u don't have to do paint correction and they have control over the car having it and not having heat from sun and it can cure
so if your asking is it worth it from dealer absolutely yes if your in climates like florida or north east
or want low maintanence.
its much more expensive to do once paint is contaminated and has to be corrected and cleaned
hope this helps