GetLostRob
Member
the words ceramic coating get thrown around these days. there is a difference not all ceramic coatings are created equal make sure you are getting a top quality product otherwise it doesn't matter how many coats, it will fail.
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2022 Ram HD - Post delivery upgrade plans
- Thread starter BenCummins
- Start date
3M Crystaline Tint
Tonneau Cover (LoMax or Backflip?)
Ceramic coating
PPF front-bumper (Xpel?)
Carli Commuter 2.0 (full)
18" Methods
37" Toyo Open Country
Full tune
52gal. S&B tank
Banks diff cover
Banks Ram-intake
Squadron Fog light kit
Tonneau Cover (LoMax or Backflip?)
Ceramic coating
PPF front-bumper (Xpel?)
Carli Commuter 2.0 (full)
18" Methods
37" Toyo Open Country
Full tune
52gal. S&B tank
Banks diff cover
Banks Ram-intake
Squadron Fog light kit
So what is a good one?
Riddick
Well-Known Member
There are literally hundreds of coatings to choose from. Everything from the basic coating you apply at home or spending thousands on having a professional correct the paint and apply a top tier ceramic coating. The thing is all ceramic coatings will fail eventually, so keep that in mind as you are deciding on which route to go.
I personally like to keep my cars clean but I am not out to have a show car with perfect paint. I have a basic orbital polisher with a few different grades of polish to choose from. As for coatings I have tried the Meguiars Paint Coating kit with good luck. This is a very entry level coating and you can pick it up for under 50 bucks. This will not last for 3 years as some coatings will but according to Meguiars they state it will last over a year. After 6 months the water is still beading great and the coating is holding up fine but I did apply a layer of Meguiars liquid ceramic wax after 6 months, again very cheap stuff but it works. Also, between washings I use their hybrid ceramic detailer spray. By doing all of these things I have no doubt the coating will last a year and after that I will add another hybrid paint coating.
If you do not like to detail your cars at all then paying a professional might be the way to go, although extremely expensive. If you do not mind spending a little bit of time cleaning your car then purchase one of the basic coating kits and do it once every 12-18 months. All in all I have under 100 bucks invested into my paint and to 90% of the people it looks just as good as someone who paid thousands to have theirs done.
I personally like to keep my cars clean but I am not out to have a show car with perfect paint. I have a basic orbital polisher with a few different grades of polish to choose from. As for coatings I have tried the Meguiars Paint Coating kit with good luck. This is a very entry level coating and you can pick it up for under 50 bucks. This will not last for 3 years as some coatings will but according to Meguiars they state it will last over a year. After 6 months the water is still beading great and the coating is holding up fine but I did apply a layer of Meguiars liquid ceramic wax after 6 months, again very cheap stuff but it works. Also, between washings I use their hybrid ceramic detailer spray. By doing all of these things I have no doubt the coating will last a year and after that I will add another hybrid paint coating.
If you do not like to detail your cars at all then paying a professional might be the way to go, although extremely expensive. If you do not mind spending a little bit of time cleaning your car then purchase one of the basic coating kits and do it once every 12-18 months. All in all I have under 100 bucks invested into my paint and to 90% of the people it looks just as good as someone who paid thousands to have theirs done.