Those that ceramic coated ...

[mstanger]

I don’t regret getting my 2019 gtechnik coated when I first bought the truck. It’s been 18 months now, and the paint still has a mirror finish. I do have to get the coating checked every year as part of the gtechnik warranty.

 

[Fordraptorrrrrrrr]

That seems a bit high for the ceramic treatment. I had it done on mine the day after I bought it, so I wasn't charged for any paint correction and sweet talked him into $600 including tip (talk to me @Oldfart). But, paint correction is the most important part.

I did my wife's car myself, because I don't like it. It's a Camry hybrid, which is only a step away from a Prius.

90% of the work was paint correction, using a clay mitt and buffing with various compounds. To do it correctly takes time. The actual application of the ceramic finish was easy and relatively quick. I think I spent around $200 on materials for the whole job.

On my Raptor, I will have the experts do paint correction and may consider doing the ceramic coating myself. Mobile expert so I can finish it of without contamination.

I used to work p/t at a high end detailing shop in OC, CA. I remember one time we had a brand new Ferrari come in that needed paint correction and it was brand new!

 

[AFPhysO]

If you have a garage and arent afraid of some work, do it yourself. I bought Adams graphene ceramic coating on sale for $75. Wash, clay, and polish took the morning, applying the ceramic took less time that waxing. If you have to buy a polisher, you’ll still be paying only about 30% of what a shop is charging in labor. Even Adams ceramic spray, which last 6 months-ish is amazing. Just spray on and wipe off.

 

[shooters1380]

If you have a garage and arent afraid of some work, do it yourself. I bought Adams graphene ceramic coating on sale for $75. Wash, clay, and polish took the morning, applying the ceramic took less time that waxing. If you have to buy a polisher, you’ll still be paying only about 30% of what a shop is charging in labor. Even Adams ceramic spray, which last 6 months-ish is amazing. Just spray on and wipe off.

Were you able to do the entire truck with that tiny bottle? I buy a lot of Adams Stuff and picked up some of the spray Graphene for the vinyl graphics but haven’t used it yet.


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[Faster48]

For people thinking about DIY ceramic coating, don't underestimate the paint correction that a good shop does before application. When my truck was delivered, it looked really good. 2 weeks later I took it to the to the shop for Ceramic coating and tint. I checked in on it after 2 days and I was blown away by the pop and depth of shine on the truck. It looked like the paint was wet. The tech then informed me that there was no ceramic on it yet, it was just the paint correction! Night and day difference from the as delivered factory paint.

This! Ceramic coating without actually smoothing and decontaminating the paint is like spitting in the wind. You only get the super clean and smooth look of the paint is that smooth.
I mean, I guess if you only care about easier cleanings it does still help ‍

 

[Badgertits]

That seems a bit high for the ceramic treatment. I had it done on mine the day after I bought it, so I wasn't charged for any paint correction and sweet talked him into $600 including tip (talk to me @Oldfart). But, paint correction is the most important part.

I did my wife's car myself, because I don't like it. It's a Camry hybrid, which is only a step away from a Prius.

90% of the work was paint correction, using a clay mitt and buffing with various compounds. To do it correctly takes time. The actual application of the ceramic finish was easy and relatively quick. I think I spent around $200 on materials for the whole job.

On my Raptor, I will have the experts do paint correction and may consider doing the ceramic coating myself. Mobile expert so I can finish it of without contamination.

just because a car is brand new doesn’t mean it doesn’t need a full on paint correction....in fact it typically means the exact opposite in lower tier vehicles FWIW

 

[AFPhysO]

Were you able to do the entire truck with that tiny bottle? I buy a lot of Adams Stuff and picked up some of the spray Graphene for the vinyl graphics but haven’t used it yet.


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yep. A little goes a long way with it. I was able to do 2 full coats on my wife’s Yukon XL with one bottle.