CERAMIC COATING for my car.

[riceburner]

^ brake dust wil build up regardless of coating but the difference is how much easier it comes off as well as how much less scratching will occur in the process of detailing the wheels.

 

[JerseyDrew77]

^ brake dust wil build up regardless of coating but the difference is how much easier it comes off as well as how much less scratching will occur in the process of detailing the wheels.

Correct. Even though months ago I applied some wheel wax before mounting my summer wheels, I still got them ceramic coated which adds an additional layer of protection and makes it so much easier to clean.

 

[GroceryGTIer]

Correct. Even though months ago I applied some wheel wax before mounting my summer wheels, I still got them ceramic coated which adds an additional layer of protection and makes it so much easier to clean.

Actually, I’m sure they stripped the wax, the surface has to be completely clean and free of oil, grease, etc.

If you don’t mind sharing, what was the cost ?

 

[JerseyDrew77]

It was $900 for everything.

 

[swcrow]

It was $900 for everything.

Yeah I've gotten quoted 800

 

[GroceryGTIer]

Yeah I've gotten quoted 800

That’s typically what I charge. I just finished a friend Volvo, it came out nicely though.

 

[swcrow]

My issue is turning the car in for 2 days....mines a DD, so hard to find the time to do it.

 

[El_bigote_AJ]

My issue is turning the car in for 2 days....mines a DD, so hard to find the time to do it.

you could Uber for the 2 days 2 n from work

 

[JerseyDrew77]

Just to clarify, the $900 also included a wash and buffering along with cleaning the interior.

 

[swcrow]

Nice.... Spring time present to myself maybe

 

[JerseyDrew77]

My issue is turning the car in for 2 days....mines a DD, so hard to find the time to do it.

I just rented a car from Enterprise for the 2 days that I was without my car.

 

[GroceryGTIer]

Just to clarify, the $900 also included a wash and buffering along with cleaning the interior.

That’s about average I think. Depending on car size I charge 800-1200 for washing, decon and clay, 2 stage polishing, and coated. (Customer pays actual cost of coating, I don’t mark anything up).

 

[JerseyDrew77]

That’s about average I think. Depending on car size I charge 800-1200 for washing, decon and clay, 2 stage polishing, and coated. (Customer pays actual cost of coating, I don’t mark anything up).

Yep, forgot to mention that they decon my car, clay barred it, along with a 2 stage polishing. Seems to be standard practice when applying a ceramic coat.

 

[mopar22]

Yep, forgot to mention that they decon my car, clay barred it, along with a 2 stage polishing. Seems to be standard practice when applying a ceramic coat.

Gotta do the paint correction because if not you'll see the defects under the coating and people will bitch about that

 

[7thVW]

Do they have a sterile environment? I would not do it myself, but very interested. At least for the front wheels!

If you want a mirror finish, paint correction is critical. Make sure you keep your clear coat if you DYI, I have seen the old VR6 R32s where people over polished.