Ceramic and upkeep

[bmwauug]

Originally Posted by mattinfll

I will contract with a mobile detailer to keep the car looking as new as I can. But that will be every two weeks at most.

I want the ceramic on before I drive home from Spartanburg.

Brooklyn Grey has been the easiest color I have ever maintained ( on my X4). But that color is now on every Hyundai and Honda around me (no offense, I just like to be a little more individual).

So with TZ Blue, need to be prepared for easier cleaner.

Agree. That color needs some love. I had it and it’s beautiful

[bmwauug]

Here it is. Gloss shine is amazing !

[USMC G2]

Greetings,

I personally think ceramic coating your car or wheels is expensive, does not last forever and is somewhat effective in preventing dirt, dust and other particles from accumulating on the surface of whatever.

Therefore, I would recommend a few different approaches.

1. Wash your car with the new ceramic or wax car wash. Griot's Garage has several car washes that contain wax, ceramic, etc.

2. After washing your car, apply Aerolon Tech Shine ($125 per gallon). It's applied to a wet car including windows and easily rinsed off. You spray onto a wet surface and spread it around with a wet sponge and rinse off. Leaves a great polymer coating that protects and shines and lasts.

3. After washing your car either a wax or ceramic wash and using a two bucket method or spray cannon, or spray foamer (used with a simple hose), rinse and then spray with a detailer spray or a wax spray or a ceramic spray and wipe dry. Use a quality car wash when washing, and avoid Dawn dishwashing liquid - yes, being sarcastic.

4. After washing, rinsing and drying your car. Apply a detailer spray, wax spray or ceramic spray and wipe/polish to a shine.

There are so many products on the market today that make your car's surface look better than new.

I personally don't have anything to do with Griot's Garage, but love their products...they are competitively priced and work as advertised. Many of their detailer sprays, tire dressings, washes and waxes contain ceramic.

Semper Fi

[chood98]

I have looked at ceramic coating, but not sure is it really as good as people say?

[bmwauug]

Hey thanks - all really good feedback. I'm new to the ceramic thing and just had it done. I was on the fence (hence my post). I will learn how well and how long it holds up - on initial look, the gloss and shine is insane.

[lens]

Originally Posted by chood98

I have looked at ceramic coating, but not sure is it really as good as people say?

Imagine you're driving and it's raining and you don't need to use your wipers because the rain is legit sliding off your windshield.


Or imagine your car is dirty, and all it takes is a quick spray at the coin wash and wipe.

Dirt and bugs doesn't stick on the paint as much.

[Yuille36]

If your OCD goes off like mind does, then yes Ceramic coating is totally worth it. But that is dependent upon the cost, my local shop charges about $1500 to include decontamination and paint correction.

POLISH PLUS | $1499+
9H PRO + PAINT CORRECTION | 2-3 DAYS

6 year protection

Shine enhancement to achieve a mirror-like finish.

Up to 80% of scratches treated.

Premium Exterior Detailing
Clay bar
2 Stage paint correction
9H Pro Ceramic coating
Wheels coated (face)
Plastic trims and tires dressed
Interior Vacuum
+Glass ceramic coated