Ceramic coating

Penguinjohn

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Just had my 2018 QP ceramic coated. Had its first rain today and I must say the car was bone dry after it stopped. The chap that did it took off all the old wax buffed out my paint swirls and it now looks better than new.
What are other peoples views on this process
 
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Penguinjohn said:
Just had my 2018 QP ceramic coated. Had its first rain today and I must say the car was bone dry after it stopped. The chap that did it took off all the old wax buffed out my paint swirls and it now looks better than new.
What are other peoples views on this process
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My car was filthy today until it rained and it’s now as clean as a new pin.

I heart ceramic coating. Gtechniq of some kinda. Fantastic stuff. .
 
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mjheathcote

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Not keen, so many other lotions and poshions these days.
If you want to do it once and that's it, fine though.
Currently giving Bilt Hamber 'touch-on' a go.
Just a pre-measured sachet you empty into a bucket of warm water, and then swill it over the car with a noodle wash mit.
Simply insane hydrophobic water beading, slickness and shine, and so easy! Only about £1 per sachet, which is enough to do 2 cars at the same time. Reapply every couple of months if a daily.
All these products are so good these days.
 
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I've competed in concours events with many cars over many years.
I've used lots of products but the best result for shine is the ceramic coating.
Wish I had discovered it years ago.
 
hashluck

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Have tried most of them. Would never not put it on a car but which one depends on whether a daily or show car.
 
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Felonious Crud said:
A wonderful, wonderful thing.

Have you battle-tested it yet?
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As in the Feynlab self-healing? Not on the Jaguar but yes on two BMWs, one with bird poo etching and one we deliberately went at with a wire brush and then heated the 'scratches' with a hair-dryer and watched then disappear!
 
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As in the Feynlab self-healing? Not on the Jaguar but yes on two BMWs, one with bird poo etching and one we deliberately went at with a wire brush and then heated the 'scratches' with a hair-dryer and watched then disappear!
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Impressive! So would you say it's almost a substitute for PPF+ceramic?
 
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Felonious Crud said:
Impressive! So would you say it's almost a substitute for PPF+ceramic?
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It will NOT stop stone chips where PPF will, but it does outperform straight ceramic with the heal ability (from swirls, bird etching etc.). All comes at a price but nowhere near that of PPF and none of the potential downsides of PPF. It is my default choice for now.
 
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I had my old QP coated with 2 coats of 'Ceramic Pro 9h', which included full bar treatment and swirl removal. Cost me the best part of £1k. The car looked like new when I drove it away...absolutely stunning, that is until I drove it through a rainstorm on the way back from Manchester on the M6. The muck and road grime stuck to the surface just like before. Yes it was a bit easier to wash afterwards but frankly I think it is hugely overrated and so I won't be doing it again.
I now use this stuff on my other cars..£20 from Amazon and it does a really fantastic job. Just add a couple of caps of liquid in your wash bucket and bingo, your car will look amazing afterwards.
 

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hashluck said:
It will NOT stop stone chips where PPF will, but it does outperform straight ceramic with the heal ability (from swirls, bird etching etc.). All comes at a price but nowhere near that of PPF and none of the potential downsides of PPF. It is my default choice for now.
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It's the stone-chips the irk me most so, whilst PPF has drawbacks, I'm a big fan. That said, I've yet to find somewhere that manages to apply it really well the first time. There always seems to be some peely bits that need some remedial love. Maybe I just need to find a really local PPF guy.
 
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Felonious Crud said:
It's the stone-chips the irk me most so, whilst PPF has drawbacks, I'm a big fan. That said, I've yet to find somewhere that manages to apply it really well the first time. There always seems to be some peely bits that need some remedial love. Maybe I just need to find a really local PPF guy.
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Nature of the beast, usually takes 2 or 3 visits
 
mjheathcote

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hashluck said:
As in the Feynlab self-healing? Not on the Jaguar but yes on two BMWs, one with bird poo etching and one we deliberately went at with a wire brush and then heated the 'scratches' with a hair-dryer and watched then disappear!
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How can a thinly applied coating resist mechanical abrasion from a wire brush? Must have been a soft brass one not a stiff steel one!
 
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