Ceramic coating
04-18-2018, 01:33 PM
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Melting Slicks
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Ceramic coating
What do you all think about ceramic coatings? I ask because Ziebart has ceramic coating (Diamond Gloss) on sale for $999.00 in my neck of the woods. I've done some research and if I I don't have to clay bar, polish or wax for 7 years that just might be the way I want to go. My brother suggested I see a before and an after before I spend a grand. Please let me know what you think. Thank you all.
04-18-2018, 02:01 PM
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Every time I think about trying to use a buffer I think I'm gonna burn a hole in the paint
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NotreOkc (04-18-2018)
04-18-2018, 05:23 PM
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Burning Brakes
I never considered ceramic coating because I wanted protection from rock chips. I had no problem waxing the car to protect the finish, but I didn't want rock chips, so I went with Suntek paint protection film on the vulnerable areas.
04-18-2018, 08:32 PM
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Instructor
I just had my car done with Ceramic Pro, the finish is as nice or better when I used Zaino products. It’s a breeze washing now, grab a foam gun and leaf blower and done. I think it is well worth it for dark colored cars (mine is black). No more waxing or long involved car washes, well worth the money, 800 bucks you get ceramic coat/wheels/brake calipers and windshield with a 5 year warranty. If you go with Zeibart ask if the paint correction is in the price, your results will depend on how well the paint is prepped. Goodluck, I’m happy with mine 
04-19-2018, 04:54 AM
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Safety Car
Ceramic coatings are well worth it. Love mine and it has xpel on it too.
04-19-2018, 04:54 AM
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I have no personal experience with removing it but was told by my clear mask installer that it needs to be removed by machine/buffer; one of the reasons I have hesitated in applying it to my car.
04-19-2018, 12:48 PM
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Advanced
I have done some paint correction for the last couple of years so I consider myself a hobbiest. I used to use Pinnacle products to perform paint correction, polish and sealing. This year I did the paint correction and ceramic coat on a white caddy, SSB Z06 CE, and Black ZL1. They all turned out great and would recommend ceramic coating for protection against light scratches and swirls. Clean up on my black car is quick and easy and comes out spectacular. In fact, I usually shy away from Black because we live on a dirt road and driving up the road during summer is like someone throwing handfuls of dirt and dust on the car. As far a longevity is concerned, it depends on driving conditions, cleaning procedures, and use. For instance, my CE is stored in a garage so the coat will last longer than my daily driven ZL1 parked outside. Bottom line is I would suggest doing the coat and if you can DIY, the better!
04-19-2018, 12:50 PM
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04-19-2018, 12:59 PM
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Drifting
Ceramic Coating is the best protection for your car short of paint protection film. I have been Coating for over a year and became an IGL Installer this past January. Not only does Coating your car help with washing and make your car look glossy, it protects against bugs, bird poop, contamination, and small scratches.
If the $999 deal comes with 7 year coating as you said with paint correction it sounds like a good deal. Does that include wheels or anything else?
Here are some pictures of my work with IGL Quartz+:
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pjazz (04-21-2018)
04-19-2018, 01:05 PM
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What do you all think about ceramic coatings? I ask because Ziebart has ceramic coating (Diamond Gloss) on sale for $999.00 in my neck of the woods. I've done some research and if I I don't have to clay bar, polish or wax for 7 years that just might be the way I want to go. My brother suggested I see a before and an after before I spend a grand. Please let me know what you think. Thank you all.
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Innovate (04-19-2018)
04-19-2018, 01:09 PM
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Drifting
I had my done with Kenzo Coating. When I wash my car, I put soap in a dispenser that I bought from Walmart and spray the soap on my car in about 2 minutes, rinse all of the soap of with regular water then get out the leaf blower to dry it off in about 3-4 minutes. I don't even have to touch my car. Plus, it really makes the paint look nice and deep. I would have any paint correction done before you do it that way it will look its absolute best. The detailer told me that this would last for 4 years realistically and maybe longer.
04-19-2018, 01:56 PM
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Melting Slicks
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I just had my car done with Ceramic Pro, the finish is as nice or better when I used Zaino products. It’s a breeze washing now, grab a foam gun and leaf blower and done. I think it is well worth it for dark colored cars (mine is black). No more waxing or long involved car washes, well worth the money, 800 bucks you get ceramic coat/wheels/brake calipers and windshield with a 5 year warranty. If you go with Zeibart ask if the paint correction is in the price, your results will depend on how well the paint is prepped. Goodluck, I’m happy with mine
04-19-2018, 01:59 PM
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Melting Slicks
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I have done some paint correction for the last couple of years so I consider myself a hobbiest. I used to use Pinnacle products to perform paint correction, polish and sealing. This year I did the paint correction and ceramic coat on a white caddy, SSB Z06 CE, and Black ZL1. They all turned out great and would recommend ceramic coating for protection against light scratches and swirls. Clean up on my black car is quick and easy and comes out spectacular. In fact, I usually shy away from Black because we live on a dirt road and driving up the road during summer is like someone throwing handfuls of dirt and dust on the car. As far a longevity is concerned, it depends on driving conditions, cleaning procedures, and use. For instance, my CE is stored in a garage so the coat will last longer than my daily driven ZL1 parked outside. Bottom line is I would suggest doing the coat and if you can DIY, the better!
04-19-2018, 02:03 PM
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Melting Slicks
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Use a DA Polisher like a Porter Cable 7424XP, you would have to have it in the same spot for weeks to burn into your base coat.
They are usually rated by years, then the Coating starts degrading. You remove the coating by polishing, machine or by hand. Using a DA with a few passes gets it.
Ceramic Coating is the best protection for your car short of paint protection film. I have been Coating for over a year and became an IGL Installer this past January. Not only does Coating your car help with washing and make your car look glossy, it protects against bugs, bird poop, contamination, and small scratches.
If the $999 deal comes with 7 year coating as you said with paint correction it sounds like a good deal. Does that include wheels or anything else?
Here are some pictures of my work with IGL Quartz+:
Wow you are great at ceramic coating too!! I'm beginning to think I'm the only on this forum that's not good at all of this. Not sure about the wheels or anything else but I will find out. I'm hoping that for a grand they would do anything I wanted!! Thank you very much.
04-21-2018, 07:48 AM
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Drifting
Wow you are great at ceramic coating too!! I'm beginning to think I'm the only on this forum that's not good at all of this. Not sure about the wheels or anything else but I will find out. I'm hoping that for a grand they would do anything I wanted!! Thank you very much.