[arciga18]

Just posting random quotes I get for giggles .

This one feels absurdly high.

[arciga18]

This one felt reasonable .

Very high end shop with very busy instagram

[Merciless58]

Got my G05 Ceramic Coated - Paint, headlights/tail and Trim only, 5 year protection

[arciga18]

Originally Posted by Merciless58

Got my G05 Ceramic Coated - Paint, headlights/tail and Trim only, 5 year protection

Looks really good . Mind sharing a price ?

[weinerbarn]

2020 X5MC coated with Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra and Exo Top coat. Included One Step Correction + 9yr Ceramic coating + Exo top
coat for $780.

[arciga18]

Originally Posted by weinerbarn

2020 X5MC coated with Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra and Exo Top coat. Included One Step Correction + 9yr Ceramic coating + Exo top
coat for $780.

Great price

[Shllshck]

arciga18 Ceramic Pro 4 layer will cost more than every other brand’s ceramic simply because to do all those layers, is a ton of labor. I would recommend you do extensive research. On top of any PPF/ceramic, most quality shops are going to recommend at least one step paint correction. Keep in mind, if you are considering PPF and ceramic, you want to get that done before you take a rock chip to your hood/front.

[weinerbarn]

I've watched a ton of videos/comparisons by Chicago Auto Pros. They seem pretty legit. Did you by chance talk to them and get an estimate?

[arciga18]

Originally Posted by weinerbarn

I've watched a ton of videos/comparisons by Chicago Auto Pros. They seem pretty legit. Did you by chance talk to them and get an estimate?

I have not talked to them.

Will do that tomorrow

[weinerbarn]

Originally Posted by arciga18

I have not talked to them.

Will do that tomorrow

https://www.chicagoautopros.com/black-friday-specials

Looks like $1250 without paint correction but you may be able to negotiate. You don't get what you don't ask for.


or you can just drive into STL and get it done where I did.

[chefwong]

Ceramic is not some sort of clear invisible forcefield.....

It's all detailer *hands* dependent, but it needs to be polished right (whether it be 1 stage, 2 stage or 3 stage - depending on the paint needs) before it gets coated. The formula is getting in polished to whatever perfection you deem and then coating applied.

Anyhow, save the money and get it coated and just a topper if you want slickness afterwards.

Those *multiple* layers - depending on how good your washing technuique is, you may or may not put micro marring regardless. Paint color also dictates how much of the marring you may or may not see...

Ceramic is just to make maintenance easier. It's not going to prevent scratches, chips or *car tunnel washes* if that is your thing...

[Merciless58]

Originally Posted by arciga18

Looks really good . Mind sharing a price ?

Originally Posted by arciga18

Looks really good . Mind sharing a price ?

1k flat.

[malvern_man]

This is the work that I had done to my X5, at todays exchange rate, I'm in the uk, it works out at $2732 US.

I also had the headlights PPF'd too.

Full Decontamination Treatment
Q² Iron ferrous fallout removal
1 Part Light Machine Polish Preparation Treatment
Alcohol Wipe Down Preparation For Ceramic Or PPF Application
1 £99.00
GYEON Q² MOHS EVO CERAMIC PAINT COATING *** 3 YEARS DURABILITY 25,000 MILES

INCLUDES:
Install GYEON Q² MOHS EVO Ceramic Coating To All Painted Surfaces
MAJOR FEATURES:
Highest Possible Level Silica Dioxide In A Coating
Pure Candy Gloss Finish
Extreme Chemical And Water Spot Resistance
Amazing Hydrophobic Water Beading
Super Easy To Clean With Very Little Maintenance Products
Vehicle Stays Cleaner For Longer - Fewer Washes Per Year
1 £229.00
PAINT PROTECTION FILM GYEON™ PROTECT PLUS™ [ LIFETIME WARRANTY ]
Supply And Install GYEON PROTECT PLUS™ Self Healing Paint Protection Film:
Protecting your vehicle's paint from road rash, light abrasions and minor stone chipping. Additional features include Self Healing, Stain Resistance and Superior Optical Clarity.
*CERAMIC COATING IS APPLIED TO AREAS WITHOUT PPF IF SELECTED*

KIT INCLUDES:
BONNET KIT
WINGS KIT
FRONT BUMPER KIT
WING MIRROR KIT
SILLS KIT
A PILLAR KIT

Warranty Coverage

GYEON warrants GYEON PROTECT PLUS AND ENHANCE PLUS™ Paint Protection Film to be free of manufacturer defects for ten a 'lifetime' from the date of purchase. Covered defects include: yellowing, staining, cracking, blistering and de-lamination
1 £1,395.00
Q² RIM Wheel PROTECTION TREATMENT

INCLUDES:
Remove All Wheels, Remove Ferrous/Iron/Organic Fallout Removal, Polish Wheel Surfaces, Alcohol Wipe And Install Double-Layer Ceramic Q² RIM. Steam Clean Callipers And Install Double-Layer Si02 Q² RIM. Steam Clean Wheel Arch Liners And Install Single-Layer Si02 Q² TRIM. Assemble Wheels And Torque To Factory Settings.
Duration Varies Depending On Vehicle Usage.
1 £140.00
Q² VIEW REPELLENT TREATMENT

INCLUDES:
Install Single-Layer Q² CLEANSE To Windscreen And Side Glass.
Install Single-Layer Q² VIEW Quartz Coating To Windscreen And Side Glass.
Increases Safety And Visibility For 12 Months.
1 £47.00
Q² LEATHER & Q² FABRIC PROTECTION TREATMENT

INCLUDES:
Total Interior Cleanse Treatment Of All Fabric And Leather Surfaces.
Prepare All Leather Material And Install Q² LEATHER SHIELD To All Leather Surfaces ( Does Not Effect The Appearance Characteristics ) . Advantages, Repels Dirt, Prevents Discoloration, Prevents Colour Transfer, Protects Against Liquids And UV-Rays.

Prepare All Fabric Materials And Install Q² FABRIC COAT To All Fabric Surfaces.

[sparrky]

I just had just the xPel ceramic coating with a 4-yr warranty applied. The vehicle was new and hadn't been washed yet, so paint correction was not necessary. It was 800

[P1]

I'm going to call it like it see it here: the money some of you are spending on getting your vehicles ceramic coated is ludicrous. All my vehicles have enjoyed high quality sealants for over 100K miles and they look absolutely fantastic. It costs me next to nothing, outside of the purchase of the sealants (Power Lock), some high quality applicators and microfibers and an hour of my time every few months.

I look at the pics Merciless58 posts and I can see the swirl marks in his front bumper from miles away. They couldn't even two-stage polish your paint for $1K?

End of rant...

[Trey10325]

"[QUOTE=P1;29598626]I'm going to call it like it see it here: the money some of you are spending on getting your vehicles ceramic coated is ludicrous. All my vehicles have enjoyed high quality sealants for over 100K miles and they look absolutely fantastic. It costs me next to nothing, outside of the purchase of the sealants (Power Lock), some high quality applicators and microfibers and an hour of my time every few months.

I look at the pics Merciless58 posts and I can see the swirl marks in his front bumper from miles away. They couldn't even two-stage polish your paint for $1K?

End of rant... "



I agree. Can't believe people pay these crazy numbers for applying a paint sealant to a new car. I use a good quality polymer sealant (Meguiar's M21 Mirror Glaze Synthetic Sealant 2.0 is what I use). Cost is about $20 for a bottle that will last you a while, and an hour of your labor.

Most of the "ceramic" sealant people tell you to avoid machine car washes. I'm convinced that does more than the sealant itself to keep the car nice. I've got a 20 year old Porsche I've had since new. It looks fantastic and has never been detailed--just hand washes by me.

Obviously, if you want chip, rock, scratch prevention you need a plastic film applied; none of these sealants will do that for you.

Regardless of what treatment you go with, do it for you. Like most mods, you'll never get any of the money back on resale.

[Merciless58]

Originally Posted by P1

I'm going to call it like it see it here: the money some of you are spending on getting your vehicles ceramic coated is ludicrous. All my vehicles have enjoyed high quality sealants for over 100K miles and they look absolutely fantastic. It costs me next to nothing, outside of the purchase of the sealants (Power Lock), some high quality applicators and microfibers and an hour of my time every few months.

I look at the pics Merciless58 posts and I can see the swirl marks in his front bumper from miles away. They couldn't even two-stage polish your paint for $1K?

End of rant...

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Hey man, sorry you feel that way. My G05 isn't new and went through a lot of machine washed cycles… but I'm happy w the outcome after ceramic., and that's all that really matters. 1k is the equivalent to wine/beer/steak in a weekend at Miami Beach or NY!

[malvern_man]

Originally Posted by Merciless58

Hey man, sorry you feel that way. My G05 isn't new and went through a lot of machine washed cycles… but I'm happy w the outcome after ceramic., and that's all that really matters. 1k is the equivalent to wine/beer/steak in a weekend at Miami Beach or NY!

This isn't a dig at you but any ceramic coating specialist worth his salt would have polished out all the swirl marks before ceramic coating the paintwork.

[Merciless58]

Originally Posted by malvern_man

This isn't a dig at you but any ceramic coating specialist worth his salt would have polished out all the swirl marks before ceramic coating the paintwork.

Agree. I will say that the swirl marks were severe before,, to me, it was a great improvement. I was able to see them easily. Now, I have to look hard to find those finer lines. No different than the other member who displayed his pictures., :

[Shllshck]

Originally Posted by P1

I'm going to call it like it see it here: the money some of you are spending on getting your vehicles ceramic coated is ludicrous. All my vehicles have enjoyed high quality sealants for over 100K miles and they look absolutely fantastic. It costs me next to nothing, outside of the purchase of the sealants (Power Lock), some high quality applicators and microfibers and an hour of my time every few months.

The PPF and ceramic question are very much personal choice items like extended service contracts, tire/wheel protection and windshield protection.

My F36 is small. I enjoy washing and waxing it. A couple times a year not quite so enjoyable to break out the clay bar, swirl remover, polish, and wax. My wife had a 3 row Infiniti SUV. Talk about exhausting doing the wash, clay bar, swirl remover, polish, and wax routine, not to mention all the time spent. When we got her X6, we opted for Ceramic for easier maintenance (for me) and the extra glossiness the ceramic provided (for her). Simple as that.

[ccyyrain]

Hello my friend, how does it go? I am in Chicago area as well. I am super excited that my 23'45e will be delivered soon. I am doing research to protect my car. Have you done the with PPF? Thank you for sharing your information.

[arciga18]

Originally Posted by ccyyrain

Hello my friend, how does it go? I am in Chicago area as well. I am super excited that my 23'45e will be delivered soon. I am doing research to protect my car. Have you done the with PPF? Thank you for sharing your information.

Have not done the ppf. I was leaning away from that and instead just doing ceramic. Can use the ppf money on wheels for my other car.