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Ceramic coating
I know some folks have done ceramic coating at a shop, but has anybody done it on his/her own? A lot of these pop up as ads, but am suspicious
I have found a good deal with 2-year protection, but just wondering if it's worth doing it myself. I lean against it, but if anybody can share a personal experience from any type of coating, including wax, I'd be glad to read it. |
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Optimum Gloss Coat is probably the most user friendly self install crramic coating. I use it on my wheels and applied it to my mperf lip.
As Duke mentioned, you will want to do paint correction first, otherwise you’re jist sealing in scratches/swirls etc..
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Don't see anything else. Local guy offered me full detail with ceramic coating, 2 year manufacturer warranty, for $500, which I found very hard to believe, that's why I am seeking advice and DIY options. |
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I had ceramic coating done (exterior only) a few years back with a brand new Cayman, small car with some paint correction to do, but it took the guy a full work day to do it and cost $650. He refused to give me a quote without seeing the car in person.
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So you're saying I need to do paint protection before doing ceramic coating? Based on my car specs from the factory, it does say "outer skin protection". I assume that holds true for most BMWs. |
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•Provide a professional inspection of your vehicle's paintwork •Remove surface contaminants ie:leftover adhesive, tree sap, tars, bugs, etc. •Bring out the full potential of the paint by increasing gloss and smooth paint surface -> paint correction •Provide a durable protection of the exterior surfaces using high quality sealants or coatings -> ceramic coating in this case
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I definitely needed some orientation. Prospective provider did tell he could handle some paint issues, but not pokes, obviously, so I will discuss w/him in detail. |
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I had mine paint corrected and Opti-Coat Pro applied for $800. They misquoted me but honored the price. Normally it’s closer to $1200. Opti-coat pro comes with a 5 yr warranty.
For gyeon that sounds reasonable. But it doesn’t require a licensed installer so I doubt they’ll do much if the coating fails in a few months.
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I paid last year around £700 which included leather and alloy wheel protection and took in total two full days to do.
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