Ceramic Coating and Detail

[RP3340]

I just brought my 2004 330ci ZHP into a local car wash and they were offering a ceramic coating service (including detail) for $299 that was guaranteed for 6 months. It looks great to me, they said they can also do a ceramic coating that lasts up to 5 years but that they have to keep the car for 3 or 4 days to cure the coating.

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[Sockethead]

That looks great!
We got a quote for the lifetime ceramic coating for the M2... $1500

[John in VA]

That looks great!
We got a quote for the lifetime ceramic coating for the M2... $1500

Whose lifetime?! These type of coatings usually require a fair amount of paint correction to get the surface to its best for optimal results for the coating, so the fee is not out of the realm of reality (at least in the DC area). Many do require a 24-hour cure time.

[PetesZ]

Here is a paint modification that adds "Real Value" to your car.

https://www.armorthane.com/chemical-coatings-products/blast-mitigation-coatings.htm

Especially if you live in the middle east

[Sockethead]

Whose lifetime?! These type of coatings usually require a fair amount of paint correction to get the surface to its best for optimal results for the coating, so the fee is not out of the realm of reality (at least in the DC area). Many do require a 24-hour cure time.

I don't remember... I heard $1500 and my eyes glazed over after that but the guy is legit... he mentioned several companies but he only uses one for the lifetime

[Newjack]

Here is a paint modification that adds "Real Value" to your car.

https://www.armorthane.com/chemical-coatings-products/blast-mitigation-coatings.htm

Especially if you live in the middle east

LOL

[RP3340]

For paint that is nearly thirteen years old I have to say that this really revitalized the car. To really do the job right and get to showroom quality I would need to do some polishing (i have some swirl marks), paint knick repair, and probably add a clear bra to the front; however, that would get really expensive real quick. It also is really easy to keep clean afterwards which is nice because in LA cars get dirty and dusty.

[FungShui]

At least in my area, I noticed the plan requires an annual $260ish reapplication coating for vendor to honor these lifetime or "x" years guarantee. That being said it makes the car much easier to clean after the ceramic coating.