What should a good detail/ceramic coating cost?
#16
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polishing all the marring/swirls/scratches out of the paint (not deep scratches).
But basically these new coatings are basically putting a new layer of clear coat on your car, so any imperfections underneath will remain if they aren't taken out.
This can be done usually with polishing (pad and polish) or sometimes needs wetsanding, etc.
But basically these new coatings are basically putting a new layer of clear coat on your car, so any imperfections underneath will remain if they aren't taken out.
This can be done usually with polishing (pad and polish) or sometimes needs wetsanding, etc.
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Wise question...it is ELIMINATION of imperfections in the clear coat.
This can vary based on degree of imperfection...light marring to heavy and deep scratches. You are safely and effectively removing these blemishes to get to a healthy clear coat layer that is void of the imperfections. Panels are measured with a paint meter, before/after, correction and panels are further checked with alcohol to strip any oils from the polishing. This procedure can take many hours, sometimes days, depending on the condition of vehicle.
There's also paint "enhancement" where a product is being used to "fill" those imperfections, giving the illusion of paint correction, but in my book, that's not really paint correction and shouldn't be confused.
There's absolutely nothing wrong with this service, as long as you're aware and are sold it with that understanding. Actually, there are fantastic products such as CarPro Essence that are a game changer. They fill the imperfections, but unlike other products, Essence does not wash off...results last months or even years.
This can vary based on degree of imperfection...light marring to heavy and deep scratches. You are safely and effectively removing these blemishes to get to a healthy clear coat layer that is void of the imperfections. Panels are measured with a paint meter, before/after, correction and panels are further checked with alcohol to strip any oils from the polishing. This procedure can take many hours, sometimes days, depending on the condition of vehicle.
There's also paint "enhancement" where a product is being used to "fill" those imperfections, giving the illusion of paint correction, but in my book, that's not really paint correction and shouldn't be confused.
There's absolutely nothing wrong with this service, as long as you're aware and are sold it with that understanding. Actually, there are fantastic products such as CarPro Essence that are a game changer. They fill the imperfections, but unlike other products, Essence does not wash off...results last months or even years.
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#18
Bay Area Recommendation on ppl and ceramic coating
I had mine done at OCDetailing in Fremont. Yes you pay for the Bay Area premium but I think they are one of the best if not the best in the Bay Area for ppf and ceramic coating. Here's a video link from OCDetailing just posted today.
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[QUOTE=ylee911;14484206]I had mine done at OCDetailing in Fremont. Yes you pay for the Bay Area premium but I think they are one of the best if not the best in the Bay Area for ppf and ceramic coating. Here's a video link from OCDetailing just posted today.
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#23
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Here's a visual of the different stages of paint defects, corrected paint(notice the step down to reflect the leveling of clear coat defects, protection with just a coating(in this case, Modesta), protection with paint protection film and finally, corrected paint with PPF and Modesta together.
This render is to scale with exception of the paint protection film. I could not make a practical rendering with PPF to scale as PPF is about 6-8 times thicker than typical modern paint.
This render is to scale with exception of the paint protection film. I could not make a practical rendering with PPF to scale as PPF is about 6-8 times thicker than typical modern paint.
#24
I think Joe at OCD doesn't discriminate cars. In fact the dirtier the better because he likes the challenges.
#25
Prices have increased dramatically in the last few years. The product is absolutely amazing especially on black cars. I paid $750 three years ago but now prices are more like $1300-$1500 depending on the condition of your car. I highly recommend it.
#26
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Yep, I have a black one. I love it but would like to have some paint correction done to really make the paint look deep!
Now, I just need to find a shop who can do stellar paint correction and ceramic coating - and then clear bra, ha.
I figure it's something good to do in the fall when the car is about to go to sleep for the winter.
Thanks,
Now, I just need to find a shop who can do stellar paint correction and ceramic coating - and then clear bra, ha.
I figure it's something good to do in the fall when the car is about to go to sleep for the winter.
Thanks,
#27
Yep, I have a black one. I love it but would like to have some paint correction done to really make the paint look deep!
Now, I just need to find a shop who can do stellar paint correction and ceramic coating - and then clear bra, ha.
I figure it's something good to do in the fall when the car is about to go to sleep for the winter.
Thanks,
Now, I just need to find a shop who can do stellar paint correction and ceramic coating - and then clear bra, ha.
I figure it's something good to do in the fall when the car is about to go to sleep for the winter.
Thanks,
#28
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Another odd question - If these cars ever become true collector cars, how would a ceramic coating be viewed? It messes with the thickness of the paint and wouldn't be viewed as original, right?
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So, one must research the product, but more importantly, research the installer.