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The detailing before the application can be frustrating and probably best done by a professional. Tools also needed along with experience on how to apply this.
As has been said, the prep is key and the expensive part. I had to have my truck completely paint corrected due to swirls and two-years worth PF neglect. Then the ceramic coating itself was cheap.
Just sharing my experience having gone through researching CQuartz line up and the options of DIY vs professional help.
As you probably know, there are 3 versions of CQuartz ceramic coating lineup.
1. CQuartz UK - This is a consumer grade product and provides up to 12 months of protection
2. CQuartz Pro - Professional grade product, 2 yrs protection warranty. Can only be applied by a professional
3. CQuartz Finest reserve - Professional grade product, 3 yrs protection warranty. Can only be applied by a professional
Out of the 3 above, only CQuartz UK can be bought by consumers for applying DIY. But as others have said, detailing , paint correction and prepping with the proper polishing is the key. This is where it takes a lot of time . Outcome of applying the ceramic coating depends on how good the previously mentioned steps are done.
For my vehicle, I was quoted about $2300 for Finest reserve and about $1300-$1400 for Pro. I was in a dilemma to go for the coating or do it myself because of the cost reasons. But when I considered the fact that prepping is more important(preferably in a closed env.), I decided to go for the Pro version though it was a stretch on my budget. Its been about a month and I already see the value in it.
Just sharing my experience having gone through researching CQuartz line up and the options of DIY vs professional help.
As you probably know, there are 3 versions of CQuartz ceramic coating lineup.
1. CQuartz UK - This is a consumer grade product and provides up to 12 months of protection
2. CQuartz Pro - Professional grade product, 2 yrs protection warranty. Can only be applied by a professional
3. CQuartz Finest reserve - Professional grade product, 3 yrs protection warranty. Can only be applied by a professional
Out of the 3 above, only CQuartz UK can be bought by consumers for applying DIY. But as others have said, detailing , paint correction and prepping with the proper polishing is the key. This is where it takes a lot of time . Outcome of applying the ceramic coating depends on how good the previously mentioned steps are done.
For my vehicle, I was quoted about $2300 for Finest reserve and about $1300-$1400 for Pro. I was in a dilemma to go for the coating or do it myself because of the cost reasons. But when I considered the fact that prepping is more important(preferably in a closed env.), I decided to go for the Pro version though it was a stretch on my budget. Its been about a month and I already see the value in it.
Hope this helps.
this is consistent with pricing I was quoted. My detailer used Ceramic Pro. 5 year warranty.
I looked into this as extensively as I could until I realized that the real benefit is in the surface preparation ("surface correction" is the high falutin term, I guess). Meanwhile, the ceramic product itself is--my take--garbage that is functionally no better than Nu Shine, etc. and based on highly dubious chemistry and physics assumptions. I might consider visiting one of the shops that does this kind of thing and get a quote for the surface correction, but the ceramic sauce seems a silly expenditure unless you have silly money to spend.
Just got it back from the detailer today.
2017 Lexus GX460 that received 2 step paint correction service, wheels off cleaning and coating of the full wheels, undercarriage and suspension cleaning and corrosion proofing, calipers painted, rear emblems removed and replaced with Black Chrome emblems, 2 yr SB3 Omega Ceramic coating package, SB3 Optic on the windshield, interior detail and protection with Angelwax Enigma Interno Ceramic sealant.
Wow! that is really shiny. Looks awesome! Do you have to come back for "touch ups" or any after-maintenance with ceramic?
I got a bottle of Exoforma ceramic spray on and used 2 coats on my wife's Blizzard Pearl Camry and it looks really good, really smooth to the touch. I'm planning to use it on the GX soon.
That looks great. We had ours ceramic coated as well. I think it's worth the coin. I have only had to hand wash my GX once, maybe twice a year. The quick detailer stuff is pricey, we use carpro reload.
We had some rain recently and the water rolls off the windows. I'm sold on ceramic coating, I gave away all of my good wax to friends. I now ceramic coat everything, from wheels to glass.
