Ceramic Coating
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: San Diego CA
My 2014 had CQuartz Finest applied. My 2019 now has Ceramic Pro. Both products provide exceptional shine. The secret is the prep work to correct issues in the factory paint.
Here was the 2014 with CQuartz
Here is my 2019 with Ceramic Pro
Here was the 2014 with CQuartz
Here is my 2019 with Ceramic Pro
Instructor
Joined: May 2016
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From: North Dakota
Search ceramic coatings as frankmp suggested and you'll get a lot of info, even many video's. I plan on doing mine when it warms up (garage not heated). What I do know is that a lot of prep work required first. Good wash, clay bar, paint correction, etc. As far as which is best I don't know but sure is confusing trying to decide.
Burning Brakes
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From: Atlanta, GA
My 2014 had CQuartz Finest applied. My 2019 now has Ceramic Pro. Both products provide exceptional shine. The secret is the prep work to correct issues in the factory paint.
Here was the 2014 with CQuartz
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Here is my 2019 with Ceramic Pro
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Here was the 2014 with CQuartz
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Here is my 2019 with Ceramic Pro
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4th Gear
Joined: May 2015
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From: Arena WI
I thought was the on'y person that bought the same color every time! '13, '15 & '19 all grays!
Did you do the coating or take it somewhere. I am not looking to do it myself but to take it in somewhere.
Did you do the coating or take it somewhere. I am not looking to do it myself but to take it in somewhere.
Drifting
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by Creteman
I thought was the on'y person that bought the same color every time! '13, '15 & '19 all grays!
Did you do the coating or take it somewhere. I am not looking to do it myself but to take it in somewhere.
Did you do the coating or take it somewhere. I am not looking to do it myself but to take it in somewhere.
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Plenty of information in a search.
You can apply yourself, provided you have a DA polisher, compounds, and pads. Iron/Tar remover and claying are required to get the paint perfect before the coating goes down. It just takes time, about a whole day. Then the car can't go outside for 24-36 hr, because it cannot get rained on.
Otherwise get a pro to do it, but do ask him which product he's applying.
You can apply yourself, provided you have a DA polisher, compounds, and pads. Iron/Tar remover and claying are required to get the paint perfect before the coating goes down. It just takes time, about a whole day. Then the car can't go outside for 24-36 hr, because it cannot get rained on.
Otherwise get a pro to do it, but do ask him which product he's applying.
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Ceramic coating can be done at home providing you have the time & tools to get it done, Adams Polishes has a kit for this along with videos that you can watch to get comfortable with the process
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From: Milwaukie, Oregon
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Had mine ceramic coated. Amazing finish. Water, rain etc sheet right off. Most dirt comes off without touching the surface.
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Pro
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From: Earleton Fl
Ceramic ciating
The car looks great, doesn't spot from rain, and blows dry easily! They used a product called Gtechniq. Has a 10-year guarantee, and they recommend having it redone every year! I am VERY pleased with it!
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by mto
For owners that have it - what do the shops recommends for annual maintenance to preserve the ceramic coating?
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From: Texas
I had my 2017 ZO6 professionally done. They washed, clay barred, then coated it. The took the wheels off, and did them and the inside, and well as what they could in the engine compartment. It took 5 days and cost $1000.00.
The car looks great, doesn't spot from rain, and blows dry easily! They used a product called Gtechniq. Has a 10-year guarantee, and they recommend having it redone every year! I am VERY pleased with it!
The car looks great, doesn't spot from rain, and blows dry easily! They used a product called Gtechniq. Has a 10-year guarantee, and they recommend having it redone every year! I am VERY pleased with it!
Melting Slicks
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From: Mount Airy NC
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It’s not difficult to do at all, just takes a good full day to do it right . I’m at over 2 years with my diy Wolfgang uber ceramic coat on my daily driver with no maintenance besides washing it and it has held up just like the day I did it. $110 for kit on sale.
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From: Silicon Valley and Yosemite, CA
Side Note: Most people don't know this and I would guess detail shops that apply the coating don't know this, but you need to wash the car periodically with a soap specifically for Ceramic Coating. Those washes maintain the integrity of the coating. Washing with standard wash is OK, NEVER use a wash that contains a wax.
i used the following two products with great success.
Gyeon Bathe+
Feynlabs Car Wash