Has anyone used a ceramic coating?

[Waynedance]

See them advertising all over the web, are they any good and what did you use brand wise?

[kenny]

We had our new Mini Cooper sd done. We went to a proper detailer and had a full paint correction first. Was not cheap but we are well pleased. This is how it should have been when we picked it up from the mini dealer.
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[andy_d]

Originally Posted by Waynedance

See them advertising all over the web, are they any good and what did you use brand wise?

Totally depends on What you are expecting from it

they do NOT offer any protection from scuffs or scratches
at all

to get "the best" you need
the bodywork to be 100% (no rust at all)
the Paintwork to be 100% (which involves Expensive prep work)
to use the Correct wash and top up methods for them

you Still need to wash the car properly.
you Still need to maintain it

so if "apply it yourself and thats it done" is what you are expecting, it wont
cheap ones off fleabay, have resulted in the car needing a FULL RESPRAY to fix the mess made of the car
cheap ones self applied,,, see above
applied ones by "valeting co",, see above

IF you want one And fully understand what they do And do not do, are prepared to Pay the costs of the prep work And application, And maintain them,,, maybe

[Waynedance]

Ok will stick to my clay mit, Autoglym super resin polish and Autoglym paint sealant stuff twice a year.

[happy diver]

On my salad bowl, it is however wearing a bit thin from the fork

[CoopsSA]

Originally Posted by Waynedance

Ok will stick to my clay mit, Autoglym super resin polish and Autoglym paint sealant stuff twice a year.

If you are prepared to do the research then there are plenty of products about that can be applied by hand with excellent results.

www.detailingworld.co.uk is a good starting point.

The fact that you are using a clay mitt is a good start but you won't need that all the time. Autoglym products are great and offer excellent value for money so I'd keep that up in the interim.


Personally, I use GTechniq products - after many years of chopping and changing every few months I now stick to their range.

[mentepazza]

Had my car professionally detailed using ceramic coating.
It’s money well spent if you are a bit obsessed with your car.
Most of the dirt doesn’t stick to the body anymore and when you wash the car it’s much easier and comes clean and shine immediatly after.
After 2 years still looks the same. To be done when the car is new. Or after respray or to be done by a professional after restoring body panels.

[Markos01]

Originally Posted by mentepazza

Had my car professionally detailed using ceramic coating.
It’s money well spent if you are a bit obsessed with your car.
Most of the dirt doesn’t stick to the body anymore and when you wash the car it’s much easier and comes clean and shine immediatly after.
After 2 years still looks the same. To be done when the car is new. Or after respray or to be done by a professional after restoring body panels.

This is my understanding of ceramic coating. Not cheap but worth it if you love your motor.