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Nov 19, 2024 | 07:42 AM

rmgmag

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Ceramic Coating

Have an appointment Thursday to get my new RX350 ceramic coated. Predicting a high of 40 degrees. Is that too cold to have it done? Worried about application and curing time when it’s that cold.

Nov 19, 2024 | 08:16 AM

LeX2K

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Acceptable temperature range depends on the particular product used, having said that 40 degrees sounds too cold for any of them to cure properly.

Nov 19, 2024 | 01:43 PM

lexusnyca

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Don't they apply it indoors?

Nov 20, 2024 | 03:33 AM

paperthin

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Isn't there directions on the bottle?

Nov 20, 2024 | 07:12 AM

Chris442

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It must be applied in a climate controlled, clean environment. If it is being applied by a reputable business then they should be following these guidelines.

Nov 20, 2024 | 09:54 AM

LeX2K

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Originally Posted by lexusnyca

Don't they apply it indoors?

The potential issue is after application, depending on the coating it can take 7 days for it to fully cure and that's at 60+ degrees.

Nov 26, 2024 | 06:21 PM

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"IF" the detailing shop doesn’t have a climate controlled inside environment at 60*F+ for applying a ceramic coating, I suggest that you run away and find another shop.