Ceramic coating worth it?
05-31-2018, 12:50 PM
#46
Burning Brakes
I guess you could say that.
The reason I like HydroSilex so much is that:
Cost effective - I spent $65 on a 32oz bottle and did two cars with it and I have at lest 2/3 of a bottle left.
Easy to apply.
Very easy clean up an up when the car gets a little dirty.
if I leave my car out in the rain the water beads up very well and after a few miles on the highway my car is pretty dry, any dirt or minimal water spotting comes right off with a little detail spray.
BTW I have no affiliation with HydroSilex- I’m just a satisfied consumer.
The reason I like HydroSilex so much is that:
Cost effective - I spent $65 on a 32oz bottle and did two cars with it and I have at lest 2/3 of a bottle left.
Easy to apply.
Very easy clean up an up when the car gets a little dirty.
if I leave my car out in the rain the water beads up very well and after a few miles on the highway my car is pretty dry, any dirt or minimal water spotting comes right off with a little detail spray.
BTW I have no affiliation with HydroSilex- I’m just a satisfied consumer.
05-31-2018, 02:49 PM
#47
I guess you could say that.
The reason I like HydroSilex so much is that:
Cost effective - I spent $65 on a 32oz bottle and did two cars with it and I have at lest 2/3 of a bottle left.
Easy to apply.
Very easy clean up an up when the car gets a little dirty.
if I leave my car out in the rain the water beads up very well and after a few miles on the highway my car is pretty dry, any dirt or minimal water spotting comes right off with a little detail spray.
BTW I have no affiliation with HydroSilex- I’m just a satisfied consumer.
05-31-2018, 02:53 PM
#48
Burning Brakes
Not to be a contrarian, but I don't do the ceramic coatings anymore. I get my car fully detailed and paint corrected every year and waxed twice a year, cheaper option for me over time but then I only keep my cars for three years or less.
05-31-2018, 03:03 PM
#50
Rennlist Member
It depends on the car for me.
I really like it on lighter colors (GT silver, etc.)...not so much on darker colors as it changes the look of the paint and I like the wet deep look on colors like black.
I really like it on lighter colors (GT silver, etc.)...not so much on darker colors as it changes the look of the paint and I like the wet deep look on colors like black.
05-31-2018, 03:18 PM
#51
Advanced
My options are:
A- $300 detail 1 or 2 times per year, plus weekly car washes of $20-$50.
B- $1000 ceramic coating (plus $1000 paint correction unless the car is BRAND new) every 2 years, plus $50 maintenance every 2-3 months.
Almost the same price either way. For a dark color, I'd lean towards ceramic coating. I happen to have a guy to wash my car every other week for $25 (the white cars). So that's kinda the way to go for me. For my wife's black Audi - ceramic was a better option. Less maintenance.
A- $300 detail 1 or 2 times per year, plus weekly car washes of $20-$50.
B- $1000 ceramic coating (plus $1000 paint correction unless the car is BRAND new) every 2 years, plus $50 maintenance every 2-3 months.
Almost the same price either way. For a dark color, I'd lean towards ceramic coating. I happen to have a guy to wash my car every other week for $25 (the white cars). So that's kinda the way to go for me. For my wife's black Audi - ceramic was a better option. Less maintenance.
05-31-2018, 05:01 PM
#53
Burning Brakes
My daily driver sits in a parking lot in the rain, sun, pollen and road grime for days if I’m traveling - a quick careful wipe down with a Chemical Guys Waterless car wash and the car looks great in minutes.
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05-31-2018, 05:16 PM
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i coated both cars about 7 weeks ago and I’m still happy with the results. I believe HydroSilex says the product lasts approximately 6 months.
My daily driver sits in a parking lot in the rain, sun, pollen and road grime for days if I’m traveling - a quick careful wipe down with a Chemical Guys Waterless car wash and the car looks great in minutes.
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05-31-2018, 05:37 PM
#55
I guess you could say that.
The reason I like HydroSilex so much is that:
Cost effective - I spent $65 on a 32oz bottle and did two cars with it and I have at lest 2/3 of a bottle left.
Easy to apply.
Very easy clean up an up when the car gets a little dirty.
if I leave my car out in the rain the water beads up very well and after a few miles on the highway my car is pretty dry, any dirt or minimal water spotting comes right off with a little detail spray.
BTW I have no affiliation with HydroSilex- I’m just a satisfied consumer.
05-31-2018, 06:25 PM
#56
Three Wheelin'
=Jim137a;15046I tried a fairly new product that was recommended to me by Phil at Detailer’s Domain - HydroSilex.
05-31-2018, 06:42 PM
#57
Three Wheelin'
My options are:
A- $300 detail 1 or 2 times per year, plus weekly car washes of $20-$50.
B- $1000 ceramic coating (plus $1000 paint correction unless the car is BRAND new) every 2 years, plus $50 maintenance every 2-3 months.
Almost the same price either way. For a dark color, I'd lean towards ceramic coating. I happen to have a guy to wash my car every other week for $25 (the white cars). So that's kinda the way to go for me. For my wife's black Audi - ceramic was a better option. Less maintenance.
A- $300 detail 1 or 2 times per year, plus weekly car washes of $20-$50.
B- $1000 ceramic coating (plus $1000 paint correction unless the car is BRAND new) every 2 years, plus $50 maintenance every 2-3 months.
Almost the same price either way. For a dark color, I'd lean towards ceramic coating. I happen to have a guy to wash my car every other week for $25 (the white cars). So that's kinda the way to go for me. For my wife's black Audi - ceramic was a better option. Less maintenance.
They also did my GT4 back in January. Not the best pic, but this is during a day of driving in occassional drizzle and wet roads
05-31-2018, 08:03 PM
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Worth it? Forme, no, Way too expensive for what it is IMO. They do help resist bird dropping etching but will not prevent it, only way to remove the spot is polish then the coating will need to be replaced. I use a high quality sealant, proper washing techniques, and run about the same risk. Professionally applied coatings around here cost $1200-$1600, no thanks.
05-31-2018, 08:56 PM
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Nice shot on Richard Russel Hwy. BTW. I've taken many pics there as well..With the ice too!... I've spend MANY days riding / driving those hills!!
I'm near Atlanta Also and looking for another quote for bumper PPF replace (due to a bubble when I purchased the car), Paint correction, and Ceramic. I'll check out this place you mentioned!
Thanks!
I'm near Atlanta Also and looking for another quote for bumper PPF replace (due to a bubble when I purchased the car), Paint correction, and Ceramic. I'll check out this place you mentioned!
Thanks!
Seems kind of high. I just spent 800 for paint correction, Ceramic Pro on body, wheels and calipers and they also nano coated the front seats, doors and dash on my wife's cayenne, that is almost 3 years old and almost was exclusively washed at a brush car wash in the past. They did give me a 100 discount for previous customer though. USA Reflections, Roswell GA.
They also did my GT4 back in January. Not the best pic, but this is during a day of driving in occassional drizzle and wet roads
They also did my GT4 back in January. Not the best pic, but this is during a day of driving in occassional drizzle and wet roads