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The shop I use was nice enough to have a photographer drop in when they finished the paint correction and ceramic coating of my car to snap some shots. This is one of my favorites. Before I get attacked, I am in no way shape or form advertising the shop I had my work performed at. I didn't want to crop this guys photography, so I left it be and wanted to share the cool shot with you guys.
i am new to all this. what do you mean by paint correction? i understand the ceramic coating? how expensive was the coating and for how many years does it last?
i am new to all this. what do you mean by paint correction? i understand the ceramic coating? how expensive was the coating and for how many years does it last?
The paint correction is to make the paint as flawless as possible prior to adding the ceramic coating protection. As you probably know, black shows everything. I had a ton of swirl marks in the paint. My shop corrected those and applied Gtechniq coating. From what I understand, the coating can last up to 5 years with proper care. Average cost is from $1200 to $2200 in my state.
Very nice! I know nothing about photography, how did they get that light streak/ribbon in there?
I watched the shoot or I wouldn't have any idea myself.
The photographer positioned his light in different areas of the shop and set the camera to auto snap pictures at a quick frame-rate. That's how it was explained to me, but I'm assuming there's more to it than just that which is why I am not a photographer haha.
I had my 2014 done recently by the best shop in this area with a two step process. After the correction was done the ceramic coating was applied. The thing looks better than new and my total bill was $350 including a bottle of what they call Speed Coat which is used a couple of times a year for maintenance.
Great photo. Do you have any more you can share? I am waiting for my income tax refund check to get my paint corrected and ceramic coating done. Hope mine turns out as nice as yours.
I had my 2014 done recently by the best shop in this area with a two step process. After the correction was done the ceramic coating was applied. The thing looks better than new and my total bill was $350 including a bottle of what they call Speed Coat which is used a couple of times a year for maintenance.
I don't understand how some people get these prices and if the final result is as good as you say it is. I live in N.Y and have called at least 7 different reputable detail shops and have never got a price less than $1000 with most saying $1300 for complete correction and coating. As a matter of fact some even told me that if you are paying $200-$300 for a correction and coating you are not getting what you should be. They are telling me to do the job correctly it's about 12 hours labor plus product. So $350 really makes no sense at all from a business standpoint.
Great photo. Do you have any more you can share? I am waiting for my income tax refund check to get my paint corrected and ceramic coating done. Hope mine turns out as nice as yours.
I'm waiting on the complete shoot now. I will upload them when I get them.
It's on my list for 2019 in Upstate NY.
$ 1,100-$ 1,300. is the range just for the Ceramic.
I fuc***ked up my spoiler with the head of a polisher, (2) 2"
gouges. 3-5 layers deep. I'll spend 2-3 hours fixing and
be in the market for a Ceramic Job in 2019, UNLESS
we can get a package deal with members within 100 miles
of Albany with a Vendor out there, I do it now......
I don't understand how some people get these prices and if the final result is as good as you say it is. I live in N.Y and have called at least 7 different reputable detail shops and have never got a price less than $1000 with most saying $1300 for complete correction and coating. As a matter of fact some even told me that if you are paying $200-$300 for a correction and coating you are not getting what you should be. They are telling me to do the job correctly it's about 12 hours labor plus product. So $350 really makes no sense at all from a business standpoint.
I couldn't agree more. This is one of those services that you get what you pay for. I'm not saying it won't be quality, but some of these guys go through supplier courses that require them to fly out and do demo's at their home bases etc. The cost of certifications and products alone would cause me to charge much than some of the quoted prices I'm seeing online.
Ceramic coating is not the expensive part of the process. The paint correction is where the cost is. Like others have said it depends on how many hours are involved in the correction of the paint. Some shops will take days to do the complete car.
Here is an example of a pro detail shop https://www.esotericdetail.com/detai...tion-services/
Last edited by george vee; 01-29-2019 at 06:06 PM.
Will that make the car faster or the guy doing you richer?
You do the math. 12 hours labor to detail the car correctly: wash, clay, correction, polish and ceramic coat plus all the product cost required to do this. You think $350 covers this cost? Not making anybody richer, probably poorer with those prices.
I had my 2014 done recently by the best shop in this area with a two step process. After the correction was done the ceramic coating was applied. The thing looks better than new and my total bill was $350 including a bottle of what they call Speed Coat which is used a couple of times a year for maintenance.
Originally Posted by Oh Boy
I don't understand how some people get these prices and if the final result is as good as you say it is. I live in N.Y and have called at least 7 different reputable detail shops and have never got a price less than $1000 with most saying $1300 for complete correction and coating. As a matter of fact some even told me that if you are paying $200-$300 for a correction and coating you are not getting what you should be. They are telling me to do the job correctly it's about 12 hours labor plus product. So $350 really makes no sense at all from a business standpoint.
Previously owning a detail shop in Silicon Valley and specializing in Ceramics, Speedcoat is good for 4-6 months at best Not anywhere near the product that you guys are possibly getting quotes on. Heck I would warranty my Zaino details for 12 months. Not to give wlkittle49 grief. this may be what e needs for his car. Not being able to see it, and determine quality, and wlittle49 is happy and that is all that counts.but I would think even in MS labor would be $35/hour to the customer, and makes it feasible at 9 hours of paint correction, which seems about right, Plus add in the cost of the product($39)
STRONG ADVICE Ask what product they are using and research it. There is literally a pantload of snake oil out there calling themselves Ceramics, but a true Ceramic that will last 3-5+ years is going to be at least $1000+
I tested a ton of products and have my preferences to give the customer the biggest bang for their buck. Between BudgetPlan1 and myself I would say we hit all the major players and do agree on what works.
Having a shop in one of the most expensive places in the US, I won't even go down the road of what my Ceramics cost
grzldvt1, Youve helped me before and I read all your posts that I come across.
I am that amatuer detailer in Seattle area...trying to do your quality of work on my
20K mile 2012 Inferno Orange Grand Sport that I bought in TX.
I'm spending ALOT of hours trying to polish and remove every defect I can find.
I'm currently filling in TINY chips that have gone past the base color. Using a Dupli
Color mfg AC/Delco GM paint pen/paint brush/Clear Brush all in one tool. Using the
tiny pen tip in chips I let a drop flow out...then I use my other hand covered with latex
glove to wipe away and level as I dont have a squeegee.
After allowing days to dry I will come back and run a 3inch 5000 grit TriZact Foam backed wet disc
to level this painted touch up...Then M100 on 3 inch Micro Fiber Pad.......and a finshing polish
on a white foam pad
No way I could do all this work on a customer car...Nobody would pay me for all this work im
doing on my on car
I also bought a TORQ long throw polisher than Im starting to use with 6" MF pads....
I think I want XPEL Ultimate plus on my Front Bumper if/when I can get satisfied
with correction.
Im adding ZR1 skirts/flares to hold down the debris from hitting sides of car
Are you still recommending the Feynlab ??? and the Japanese named products as
the best ceramic Im allowed to buy...not being a certified dealer
Thanks as always Chuck Sharin Auburn, WA
Last edited by CamarosRus; 01-29-2019 at 10:46 PM.
The shop I use was nice enough to have a photographer drop in when they finished the paint correction and ceramic coating of my car to snap some shots. This is one of my favorites. Before I get attacked, I am in no way shape or form advertising the shop I had my work performed at. I didn't want to crop this guys photography, so I left it be and wanted to share the cool shot with you guys.
I contacted the guy who did your car. Great price. I may have to put myself on his month long waiting list.
01-29-2019, 10:54 AM
Paint correction and Ceramic coating complete
