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Old Jun 27, 2024 | 09:11 PM
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Short of asking the seller for proof that ceramic coating was applied, does anyone know of a guaranteed way of determining if a used Vette has been ceramic coated?
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Old Jun 28, 2024 | 11:50 AM
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Well, there is really no clear cut way. A”glassy “look may indicate, but is not a surefire way as well as water behavior. However, fresher non ceramic products can exhibit the same behavior as well. A couple APC washes which would break down a sealant or wax ( much easier and faster than a coating) may indicate it’s presence ).
If this is a resale- it won’t really add to the value of the car. I would still see for a bit if it shows the characteristics of a coating, and if so wait a little and then strip and start fresh. As long as you are capable, it’s more time than expense and then you really know exactly what you have
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Out west of Chicago I use Just The Details in Sycamore. Found his work to be excellent (has done 3 cars for me), prices reasonable and the CeramicPro products great

Ask for Kyle
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Ceramic coating on a used Chevy is like a house with a swimming pool, neither add value to a resale.
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Ceramic coating on a used Chevy is like a house with a swimming pool, neither add value to a resale.
That's the most insane take I've ever heard.

You just about can't sell a house down here in FL without a pool after a certain price point.
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Originally Posted by FAUEE
That's the most insane take I've ever heard.

You just about can't sell a house down here in FL without a pool after a certain price point.
I could show you a number of examples back when I sold my JAX home, the price difference between with and without was about $2,000. Show me a house with and without where the without house is cheaper by a factor of the cost of a pool install.

Sure after a certain price point as in Southbeach or high end places but were talking used Chevys here.
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