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Ceramic Coating Cars, Worth it, or Snake Oil?
Posted on 6/27/22 at 8:19 pm
Posted on 6/27/22 at 8:19 pm
Is ceramic coating a new vehicle worth the money or "snake oil". Is a good wash and wax with a quality productive all that you need?
I did a little research online, seams that its pretty much split down the middle.
I did a little research online, seams that its pretty much split down the middle.
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Posted on 6/27/22 at 8:20 pm to CHEDBALLZ
Plastidip or ain't bout shite.
Posted on 6/27/22 at 8:24 pm to CHEDBALLZ
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Is ceramic coating a new vehicle worth the money or "snake oil". Is a good wash and wax with a quality productive all that you need?
Is it a professionally prepped and applied product, or the dealership add-on package? Dealerships will apply a “spray-on” ceramic coating, which is really just a modified sealant. It’s certainly not worth the price they charge.
A true ceramic coating with a polish, prep, and detailer application is a very high quality finish that will last a long time (if properly cared for) and make the vehicle easier to maintain.
Not all “ceramic coatings” are created equal. Unfortunately, it’s become a marketing phrase to upsell.
Posted on 6/27/22 at 8:32 pm to CHEDBALLZ
Real ceramic coating is absolutely worth it. Not the bottle of shite at Walmart that says ceramic
Posted on 6/27/22 at 8:36 pm to CHEDBALLZ
Take it for what is is worth, as someone who has painted and kept up vehicles for a living. It is snake oil! Wash and wax it once or twice a year and you will get better service out of your paint. Again take for what is worth!
Posted on 6/27/22 at 8:44 pm to CHEDBALLZ
I get my ceramics and quartzes at geaux clean
Posted on 6/27/22 at 8:45 pm to CHEDBALLZ
Ceramic coating is awesome. Completely worth it if done professionally. Makes the paint pop, hardens the clearcoat to protect from surface scratches, and dust and dirt don't stick so makes cleaning easier.
Posted on 6/27/22 at 8:49 pm to CHEDBALLZ
My car came with ceramic coating from the factory. I’ve had it a year and a half and it’s a mirror. I take care of my shite though.
Posted on 6/27/22 at 9:17 pm to CHEDBALLZ
Not snake oil if you understand what you are actually getting.
Anyone that says that your car will never scratch and you never have to wash your car again with a ceramic coating is 100% full of shite.
Anyone that says that your car will never scratch and you never have to wash your car again with a ceramic coating is 100% full of shite.
Posted on 6/27/22 at 9:25 pm to CHEDBALLZ
Worth it depending on price. I have one, it is easy to take care of and if you use proper care products beads water like crazy.
Posted on 6/27/22 at 9:58 pm to CHEDBALLZ
So for people who understand Ceramic coatings I have a few questions I bought a vehicle a couple years ago and the paint job looks great how do I tell if it already has a ceramic coating form previous owner?
Arent there specific ways to clean the vehicle if it does have ceramic coating already?
Arent there specific ways to clean the vehicle if it does have ceramic coating already?
Posted on 6/27/22 at 10:18 pm to CHEDBALLZ
it looks good and if you're into that sorta thing, for 3k I can think of 1000s of other things Id prefer to spend my money on.
This post was edited on 6/27/22 at 10:19 pm
Posted on 6/27/22 at 10:26 pm to CHEDBALLZ
I regret getting mine but 1) I waited too long to get mine applied and already had issues with the paint and 2) I don't keep my car in the garage or wash it regularly so it looks like a dirty car 95% of the time. The $3k I spent could've paid for a lot of wash and wax over the last 5 years and my car would probably look better for it. Still, if you take care of your car, ceramic is still a good investment.
Posted on 6/28/22 at 12:19 am to CHEDBALLZ
Depends. Snake oil if done at your house by a detailer. Real good if you go to a shop usually.
Posted on 6/28/22 at 6:50 am to CHEDBALLZ
I’d find a local to do it - not some crap tge dealer would try to sale you. I’ve had it on both my cars
Posted on 6/28/22 at 7:22 am to CHEDBALLZ
I bought a new Silverado in 2020 and fell for the salesman's pitch about the protective coating. I found out later that a local detailer does the real coating for a fraction of price the dealership charges. I have several buddies who have had it applied by the detailer.
After having the truck 2 years I think the coating that the detailer does is worth the price but the spray crap that the dealer put on is a big waste of money.
After having the truck 2 years I think the coating that the detailer does is worth the price but the spray crap that the dealer put on is a big waste of money.
Posted on 7/4/22 at 8:21 pm to CHEDBALLZ
Brand new truck and I got the front wrapped in xpel. Grill hood and a pillars
Nano tech so its self healing. I'm more worried about rock chips than anything.
Nano tech so its self healing. I'm more worried about rock chips than anything.
This post was edited on 7/4/22 at 8:22 pm
Posted on 7/4/22 at 8:26 pm to CHEDBALLZ
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Is a good wash and wax with a quality productive all that you need?
Yes, if you truly do a good wash, a good clay job, and properly apply a good product.
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