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Old May 8, 2019 | 10:26 PM
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Supposed to be taking delivery of my car within the next few days, the business manager is trying to sell me on their offering of a ceramic coating. They claim it is good for 7-10 years and they guarantee it for 5. They need the car for 2 additional days and want $2000 (Canadian dollars, approx $1450 USD) to do the full exterior including the wheels and calipers. I’m not completely sold as I’ve always done my own detailing, plus I had thought about doing the front end in Xpel anyway since I live around a lot of rural roads. Lastly I’ve never heard of the product they are using...

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Old May 8, 2019 | 10:34 PM
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do the full body expel. my thoughts Jeff
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I agree with doing the Xpel first and then decide if you want to do the ceramic coating. I think I would have the coating done by somone other than a dealership.
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Old May 8, 2019 | 10:53 PM
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Is your GS going to be a daily driver, or just drive when you a want a thrill ride?
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Old May 8, 2019 | 10:57 PM
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I would highly recommend the new xpel fusion if you coat
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Is your GS going to be a daily driver, or just drive when you a want a thrill ride?
Not a daily, just a toy, probably only see a couple thousand per year.
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Thank you all for your input, I declined their services and will go with my first instinct and the xpel.
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I do not buy any dealer offered protection plans.
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There a tons of good detailers out there who will do much better work and be cheaper than a dealership
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Does anyone know if Kerbeck does PPF or Ceramic before customer picked up the car? If anyone did PPF with Kerbeck, your experience?
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Does anyone know if Kerbeck does PPF or Ceramic before customer picked up the car? If anyone did PPF with Kerbeck, your experience?
As a matter of fact, I do know! No, we don't. We don't install anything on a car that's not GM.

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