hvfc6040

Also, it appears we all got trolled by a ceramic coating company that started this thread

acdii

If it isn't working, then it wasn't applied properly. So far it has been a month and a half, 2 washings, beads like crazy with a layer of dirt on it, and no scratches. I have yet done a full mitt wash, just touchless and a wipe down. I also have waterless wash that includes Reload to keep the protection fresh. No different than spraying and wiping with Meguiars detailer spray, or any other detail spray for that matter. Even under the dirt I can feel the slickness of the paint.

srt20

I have a ceramic coating on my 14 Durango. Had it applied shortly after purchase. It is performing as new yet after 4 years. I have never waxed it, yet it always looks freshly waxed. I have it on the entire exterior, body, windows and wheels. It stays cleaner, dust actually blows off when driving. That doesnt happen with waxed vehicles because of static electricity. Dirt, salt, road grime washes off much much easier.

I mostly use touchfree tunnel washes and have no scratches, micro scratches, spiders, or whatever you want to call it. I still have the original windshield wipers on it (it is garage kept) and they perform good still.

I paid alot, had it professionally installed, and at the time it was warrantied for life. Now I think its 7 years. But either way, I am very happy with it.

I have not had it applied to my 18 F150, because I already scratched it all up hunting. Though, a professional paint correction and it would be fine for getting coating.

The coating is much harder than the factory clear coat, but it is not "unscratchable". Water rolls right off.

There are a few high end coatings on the market that are very good.

56ecoboost

for wheels I use the Carpro hyrdrolite
wash wheels
leave wet
spray hydrolite
varying opinions on how long to let it sit/bond
i let mine sit for approx 5 seconds
then spray off with water
no rubbing or scrubbing

tpr676

dykzeulb

iTrader: (1)

I've used Gtechniq cs5 I think it's called on wheels and it works well. Heavy clean, decontamination and apply then light buff to flash and it holds up for about 2 years from my driving habits.

GMTX0012

I'm looking for advice from others that have done this before. I am looking at coating my truck over my holiday break at the end of the month. I'm looking at the CarPro CQuartz UK 3.0 kit on amazon, it comes in 50ml. Is that kit enough to do a supercrew short bed? Or should I plan on buying more? I'd hate to get half way done and have to re-order and then re prep the unfinished portion of the truck. Thanks.

acdii

It is MORE than enough! I coated my truck with two coats, and the topper, still have at least half the bottle left. When you coat, you place the bottle against the pad, flip it over, run a stripe,, then flip it upright and remove the bottle. That is enough to do one panel. I used 3 of the micro suede pads to do mine, which is a Screw SB with topper. I can do two more cars with it if I wanted to.

Watch some videos to get an idea of how to apply it, and follow them to the letter, don't let it sit too long before wiping and buffing or you will get high spots, and don't do it in sunlight. Take your time, watch the videos, it's not that difficult, the hardest part about applying it is learning the flash time for your environment. As long as the paint is properly prepped, you will have an amazing finish when done.

Gamedetailing