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pudding:
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Looking great Willni :happy2: I need to learn how to be patient with this kind of work as the results are amazing. I'm guessing that takes all day?
Slightly off topic but I stumbled onto a YouTube clip about CarPro Cquartz last night. Some kind of ceramic coating. How does that compare to waxing? It seems to suit the once-twice a year guys like me :smiley:
willni:
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Looking great Willni :happy2: I need to learn how to be patient with this kind of work as the results are amazing. I'm guessing that takes all day?
Slightly off topic but I stumbled onto a YouTube clip about CarPro Cquartz last night. Some kind of ceramic coating. How does that compare to waxing? It seems to suit the once-twice a year guys like me :smiley:
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Well I actually spent a week on it, mainly because I only did 2 panels at a time as there was no rush so really a good job can be done in a day, but it's easier to do it in 2 days.
And I know of CarPro CQuartz, I opted for Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light and Exo V2 on mine a different brand of ceramic coat it lasts 5 years and needs topped up every 2 years. Personally I use ceramic coat on all mine as well as I put it on other peoples on weekends with gtechniq the Crystal Serum Light (CSL) doesn't scratch so it freezes the paint so you won't scratch it etc and resists uv damage and people hitting it. The top coat of exo v2/v3 does scratch but it can be removed and reapplied easily.
I think it's brilliant and leaves the car looking show condition all year round, and you don't have to worry about the paint. The trade off it application and preparation, it does require a lot of energy to ensure all the CSL is buffed off so not to leave any unsightly marks as well as the paint needs to people how you want it since 5 years is a long time so you want it to be perfect. You can pay people for it but professionals cost £600+ I think maybe more, I apply it for £300 dependant on condition in both cases.
If you apply it yourself you just need to take your time though. Summary definitely worth it as it self cleans, prevents scratching and some stone chipping and looks epic. Down side cost or effort to apply.
I'll try and find a dark colour I applied it to so you can get an idea but if you have metallic paint be prepared to smile at your car every time you see it in the sun. :happy2:
willni:
Awful photos but you get the point on reflectivity of the paint with ceramic on it
Here we got found a deep metallic navy blue, used to look black.
Along with a mineral metallic grey.
Sorry no other photos from after I completed them.
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pudding:
Thanks for the very detailed reply! I like the sound of this ceramic stuff! Is it good for wheels too?
Where are you based? I'm thinking it might be better to get a pro to do it, but you would probably baulk at the state of my paint :grin:
It's not that bad really, just needs some attention.....and the front end repainting to be perfect, but stone chips don't offend me that much as they are inevitable unfortunately.
willni:
--- Quote from: Pudding on July 19, 2017, 09:27:55 am ---Thanks for the very detailed reply! I like the sound of this ceramic stuff! Is it good for wheels too?
Where are you based? I'm thinking it might be better to get a pro to do it, but you would probably baulk at the state of my paint :grin:
It's not that bad really, just needs some attention.....and the front end repainting to be perfect, but stone chips don't offend me that much as they are inevitable unfortunately.
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Yep it does it all Paint, Wheels, Brake Calipers, exhausts, plastic trim and glass, my wheels have been coated with C5 and EXO v2 and they have no brake dust or tar on then at all from a year of driving just washed weekly or so. I'm in Northern Ireland so be cheaper to go to someone local after time and travel :sad1: . Also stonechips aren't hard to repair if you have a DA polisher it's just a matter of cleaning it and applying the touch up and then sanding it down to level, and polishing out the sanding marks. :happy2:
And it's the inside of cars that are the worst the state that some people sit in, there's a reason I have thick plastic gloves :signLOL: :sick:
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