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Old Sep 8, 2018 | 10:47 AM
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of ceramic paint coating?
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Let me google that for you

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=pros+and+cons+o...+paint+sealing

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Are the hood emblems safe to do ceramic coating? Just want to ensure it want harm the hood designs on the C7.R. Thx!
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Ceramic can go over vinyl
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Ceramic can go over vinyl
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Are the hood emblems safe to do ceramic coating? Just want to ensure it want harm the hood designs on the C7.R. Thx!
Yes, you’re safe…I promise!
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Only downside I can think of with cc is waiting to long after the flash to remove, but besides that cause extra work very little downside. Definitely worth doing.
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Ceramic can go over vinyl
And glass. I've seen that done.
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