Talk me into ceramic coating

Yeah, I’m probably going to go with it. A price that low worries me a bit.

 

My grandma always told me "you get what you pay for" that is why my bank account is empty.

 

You could give him a few hundred more. I'm sure he won't mind.

 

What happens what the ceramic coating starts to fail? Issues with removal?

 

I sure as hell wouldn't mind a couple of extra hundreds

 

Not sure, but I think at that point you just go through the process again.

 

Alright. I’m scheduled for next Thursday.

 

woooohoooooo no backing out now

 

Washed and sealed her today. That coating is something else.

 

Beautiful guys!

 

Had some rain last night. Normally that would require a total re wash with a black truck. I just wiped off the rain drops with some micro fiber towels - looks as good as yesterday after the seal.

 

FYI - this is the second black vehicle in my life I care about. It’s tough. My wife wants a new vehicle. Steering her towards white.

 

Bad weather coming in. I’m rescheduled for January 1st.

 

So honest question here.... But what is your guy's experience dealing with places that do this work? I've been *trying* to pay these guys to do my truck for the last week. Called 4 of the highest recommended shops in my area, and they all barely return my calls, are super flaky, and just give me the sales pitch.

 

you should! Places are flakey as hell out here!

 

Finally got some word back.... 900 for a 5 year ceramic with ceramic pro and 1600 for a Xpel front bumper, grill, half hood, headlights, fogs, and mirror caps....I know it's the smart thing, but.... ouch...

This is the shop. Their work seems good. Any opinions?

http://www.dynamicdetailingsj.com/#intro

 

This was incredibly helpful, thanks. I have another quote from a place that is similar, using a different coating (opti-coat), but general same idea.

If you weren't across the country I would seriously offer to pay the driverdog detail shop for their services, and offer free labor....

I'm a little gun-shy about it all to be honest, as I feel like I'm just getting bombarded with bs marketing crap the "warranties." I wish I could spend the time myself to do something like you did with a quality available product, but I don't have the infrastructure at this point in time (truck is parked outside in an alley).

I'm considering the PPF strongly, as I feel that would cover me for rocks and gravel, and maybe the cheap ceramic option just to test the waters.

 

We had sever storms overnight and this morning. It passed out of here mid morning.

 

I second @LEKS on this. I got a CR Spotless for Christmas, and just tried it today. Absolutely amazing. I was able to wash my black truck in broad daylight, and didn’t have to dry it a bit. It air dried completely spotless. I’m rescheduled for next week on my coating. This kit along with ceramic coating should be amazing. It’ll add to the life of the coating as well, since I won’t have to run a towel over it as much.

Funny thing, my wife also got me a couple more Griots PFM drying towels for Christmas, and I don’t have a lot of need for them anymore.

Here’s a close up after air drying:

 

So another question.... for the guys that have this done and use their trucks in woods.... would a branch interaction completely screw one of these jobs up? Or is it somewhat resistant to light abrasives like that? I know it's not a miracle coating, but am curious as to how sensitive it is.

Thanks!

Chris

 

What, flame throwers aren't covered under the gold warranty?!

 

So CR Spotless is the way to go? I’ve heard great things. That may be my new toy this spring. Which model did you get?

 

Definitely. It was crazy not having to worry about water spots at all. Also very nice not having to dry the truck. I imagine this combined with ceramic coating really makes everything a breeze.

I got this unit. My wife got it when Autogeek had a 25% off sale.

CR Spotless DIC-20 1 Pack Deionized Water System

$439 CR Spotless Water Systems - DIC-20 Simplest RV & Car Wash System, Rinse Works for All Vehicles, Motorcycles, Bikes, Boats, Planes, Yachts, Deionized Towel Drying Eliminated, 1 Pack

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072FJTX8X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_xiIjCbKM0AAG0

 

How much body work of any to get thoes 3rd gen head lights in that 2nd gen truck please tell me that looks amazing .

 

Thanks so much. I had my eye on this one and the cheaper version. I will pounce on this when I see a sale.

 

Was off-roading in the mud and rain this weekend near our cabin. Truck was a mess. After just a 30-minute power wash and Frozen-finger two bucket wash, the results make me smile.

 

I did mine black is the king of colors

 

Hella Beauty!

 

@mohd.darmaki that is blindingly shiny. Sweet truck!!

 

Finally got her done!