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Thanks for the replies. If the ceramic coating were cheaper and/or lasted longer it would be something I would consider, which is why I asked originally.
For comparison, I now have another quote that's for Ceramic Pro9 (different shop) that is $2300. And now, a national chain, is much cheaper: $1150 for lifetime warranty, using GTechniq. |
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Some detailers use products that the public can not get. I’ve coated many many cars for family and friends and coating a typical size car, I spend on average of 40 hours. That includes decontamination process (clay bar & Iron remover) one step polish and then coating the vehicle with 3 coats of two different products. Wheels off and decontaminated (no polish) and coated inside and out. Interior coated including all carpeting. There is only on coating I know of that needs to be wet sanded to remove, and to my knowledge it’s the absolute best coating out there and expensive to get done. You need IR lights to cure it. I know for fact you can polish off Ceramic Pro 9h with an abrasive polish an the lifetime warranty is complete BS. I hope this helps you guys.
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example below, while you can technically buy it the product is for professionals only https://www.feynlab.com/product/ceramic_17/ https://www.feynlab.com/product/self-heal_17/
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I just have a hard time justifying the cost of a pro coating when you will need a paint correction regardless every year to 2 years to remove swirls/marring. That's why I prefer the consumer grade coatings bc I'm going to reapply anyway in 1-2 years. I assume most of you that get a pro coating aren't interested in paint corrections at this frequency and prefer to go a few years at the minimum, if any, paint correction is performed? Then I can understand why you'd pay for a pro coating.
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Thanks for the replies! I see there's a wide range for cost and durability - and so far, it's not necessarily correlated. At $2k+ for a 2-year coating, I'm not a buyer. The national shop that offers GTechiq at $1100 with a lifetime (even if that means 7-10 years) seems like a reasonable price. The downside is that the high-priced quote came from my tint/PPF shop which I've used before and they are really high-quality, while the low-cost quote is from a national chain that has decent reviews, but is new to me.
So, now I'm looking at full interior tint (windshield, all windows, and sunroof) $650, PPF Ultra $1850, and ceramic $1150 - total $2650 for long-term protection. For clarification, the $1150 includes prep and the following: 1-LAYER CERAMIC BASE PAINT & TRIM - GTechniq 2-LAYER CERAMIC TOP COAT PAINT & TRIM 2-LAYER CERAMIC WINDSHIELD & GLASS 2-LAYER CERAMIC WHEEL & CALIPER |
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I expect I will usually use a local full 100% touchless wash that is 'approved' by the detailer, but by my estimate, I'll still need to have some (1) good drying towels (2) towels for door jambs, (3) glass cleaner and towels, something to clean bugs, tar, etc. after a long trip - and probably a lot I missed. I plan on talking to the detailer about this, but if I can get some upfront education, I can probably avoid purchasing stuff I won't need or use. |
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Optimum Rinseless wash https://www.amazon.com/Optimum-NR201...th=1&psc=1 Most recently these microfiber clothes thanks to Mystro https://www.autogeek.net/quick-detail-towel-6.html I also use these: https://adamspolishes.com/shop/acces...ber-towel.html Then for wash mitt it varies, I sometimes use the microfiber cloths but also use this: https://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-wash-mitt.html I won't be waxing or doing anything else since my front wrap is Suntek (I prefer the over XPEL now) and Feynlabs Ceramic so aside from the Rinseless wash via the two bucket method and stuff I also use a detail spray for quick touch ups. I shouldn't need any wheel cleaners because of the ceramic I hope but I've used the Griotts BBS approved one without a problem in the past.
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