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Just got Ceramic Coating on Cali

Discussion in 'California/Portofino/Roma' started by Bandit23, Oct 28, 2017.

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  1. Bandit23

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    #1 Bandit23, Oct 28, 2017
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  2. ferraripete

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    #2 ferraripete, Oct 28, 2017
    on the leather too?
     
  3. nextceo1

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    #3 nextceo1, Oct 28, 2017
    Looks awesome. Can I ask how much that costs and who you used?

    Thanks for sharing your pictures...the car looks Great!
     
  4. Bandit23

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    #4 Bandit23, Oct 28, 2017
    Yes, I have used a lot of leather cleaners but this ceramic coating made the leather like brand new totally amazing I was shocked and the coated steeering wheel too
     
  5. LI2782

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    #5 LI2782, Oct 28, 2017
    Did they do any paint correction?
     
  6. OwenC

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    #6 OwenC, Oct 28, 2017
    If you haven't done it yet, I highly recommend paint protection film (PPF) like Xpel. I should have done this procedure to my Cali (and other sports cars) earlier as all the rock chips looked more obvious after a professional detailing session.
     
  7. Bandit23

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    #7 Bandit23, Oct 29, 2017
    yes they did the paint correction too.
     
  8. Bandit23

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    #8 Bandit23, Oct 29, 2017
    I am looking for a good guy here to do the PPF, I want to do this to keep the Cali safe ~ good point...
     
  9. mobinakhtar

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    #9 mobinakhtar, Oct 29, 2017
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    Hmmm! I bet every one is wondering about cost of such applications, Right?

    So I did some research in Houston, TX and here are my averaged findings from calling 4 different places - just a guide.

    Basic Ceramic coating without paint correction 5yr warranty - starting around $1300
    Advanced Ceramic coating with 2-stage paint correction and swirls remove - 7 year warranty - starting at $1700
    Interior fabric or leather guard - includes steam cleaning prior to ceramic application - $599
    Clear-bra or shield (PPF) - starting at $250 -$500 depending on quantity used

    a bit steep since I know that markup in this industry is ridiculous. Typically 70-80% of these prices are the profit for applicators.

    On the contrary - I had PPF on a Glacier white GL550 (Wife's car) that turned yellowish in 5years and looked like ****. Once bugs and rocks crashed in it from interstate driving, it was almost impossible to remove and SUV looked ****tier than it actually was. had to have it removed and repainted. First three to five years it did look ok.

    I just cringe about these plastic shields since you never know what the installer source is - could be cheap Chinese crap that will turn yellow and ruin your vehicle - not easy to remove specially after sitting years in the bright TX sun.
     

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