2022 Bronco: Ceramic Coating - Is It Worth It?

[texasmark04]

So, just picked up my new 2022 Bronco Outer Banks in Area 51. I'm thinking about doing a Ceramic Coating on the vehicle as one of many upgrades I want to do. However, I have never done this before. Even with my 2017 Corvette Stingray I only had XPEL film put on, no ceramic coating. So is there value in spending thousands on a ceramic coating upgrade? I have been quoted around $2300 for the whole Bronco. That includes Paint Correction (said that you must do this before applying the Ceramic Coating), and fusion ceramic coating on whole vehicle, glass, wheel faces, plastic & trims. So, quite some coin to spend, wanted to get some feedback from others who have done it? Thanks.

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[DA JUICE]

I casually detail cars for myself and others. If the paint is new, and there aren't a ton of swirl marks, you can get away with not doing a correction. You can also get yourself a DA polisher, some compound and do it yourself. If your happy with the shine let it be,.

Ceramic coatings aren't too difficult to do - and I would never pay that much for one. My suggestion for you: Wash, decon (iron and tar remover), and clay the bronco and then coat it with Gyeon Can Coat Evo - it's a ceramic coating that is super easy to apply and will last at least a year with maintenance washes. Repeat the process next year. You can get longer lasting coatings, but they aren't as easy to apply.

I am fairly familiar with this stuff, so feel free to ask any questions.

 

[HEMI_Shaker]

I would say it’s worth it if you do it all yourself. But I would not pay $2300+ for ceramic coat that will only last 3years, 5 if it’s garage kept. Better upgrades you can get for $2300. All the coating does is help shed water and makes it easier to clean.

It’s not hard just takes time. I did my Challenger back in 2015 then again in 2020. But I enjoy detailing as well. I use CarPro UK ceramics, Bliss and their car care products to keep the ceramic in good shape.

I think for my Bronco I will just go with the Turtle Wax products. Ice & Shine is some good stuff. They also have a great line of Si02 infused products.

 

[lostinva]

I casually detail cars for myself and others. If the paint is new, and there aren't a ton of swirl marks, you can get away with not doing a correction. You can also get yourself a DA polisher, some compound and do it yourself. If your happy with the shine let it be,.

Ceramic coatings aren't too difficult to do - and I would never pay that much for one. My suggestion for you: Wash, decon (iron and tar remover), and clay the bronco and then coat it with Gyeon Can Coat Evo - it's a ceramic coating that is super easy to apply and will last at least a year with maintenance washes. Repeat the process next year. You can get longer lasting coatings, but they aren't as easy to apply.

I am fairly familiar with this stuff, so feel free to ask any questions.

I had the coating applied by the dealer.. they gave me a ton on my trade in so I felt like I was playing with house money. Can/should I do regular waxing over that coating? Thanks for being willing to pass on any knowledge you have on the subject!

 

[AZ_BRONC]

I had the coating applied by the dealer.. they gave me a ton on my trade in so I felt like I was playing with house money. Can/should I do regular waxing over that coating? Thanks for being willing to pass on any knowledge you have on the subject!

My opinion is wax or ceramic coat but not both. Ceramic coat is just what it says, a super thin layer of hard, smooth ceramic over everything it’s sprayed on. Imagine doing that over a waxed apple. The wax is soft and softer when warmed. A hard thin layer won’t adhere or last well on top of it. On the flip side, ceramic has hydroponic properties to shed water, and will make the wax not adhere well. Both do a bit of protection and make things shiny.

Most important is to keep the paint clean, with correct washing (use two bucket method), decontaminate a few times a year with clay bar, and then apply a good wax or ceramic. I wouldn’t pay even $500 for a ceramic coat. It’s basically a proper detail and then a very easy ceramic application. Get the Turtle wax ceramic coat in the green spray bottles on Amazon and apply two coatings after every proper detail.

 

[AZ_BRONC]

I casually detail cars for myself and others. If the paint is new, and there aren't a ton of swirl marks, you can get away with not doing a correction. You can also get yourself a DA polisher, some compound and do it yourself. If your happy with the shine let it be,.

Ceramic coatings aren't too difficult to do - and I would never pay that much for one. My suggestion for you: Wash, decon (iron and tar remover), and clay the bronco and then coat it with Gyeon Can Coat Evo - it's a ceramic coating that is super easy to apply and will last at least a year with maintenance washes. Repeat the process next year. You can get longer lasting coatings, but they aren't as easy to apply.

I am fairly familiar with this stuff, so feel free to ask any questions.

Is the Gyeon Q2 that much better than simple Turtle wax ceramic spray? A lot more expensive!

 

[HEMI_Shaker]

I had the coating applied by the dealer.. they gave me a ton on my trade in so I felt like I was playing with house money. Can/should I do regular waxing over that coating? Thanks for being willing to pass on any knowledge you have on the subject!

Sure you can top off the ceramic coat with your favorite wax. I always put a top coat on my Challenger. I am old school and use paste wax. I just find applying a good paste wax by hand therapeutic. I currently use the new Turtle Wax Si02 infused paste. I think it’s their 75th anniversary wax.

 

[DA JUICE]

I had the coating applied by the dealer.. they gave me a ton on my trade in so I felt like I was playing with house money. Can/should I do regular waxing over that coating? Thanks for being willing to pass on any knowledge you have on the subject!

I wouldn't wax over a coating, though it won't hurt. If you want to use a topper (which will extend the coating life and give differing amounts of shine) I like to use Car Pro Reload or Gyeon Cure - they are sealants, will play nice with the coating and last longer than wax. DO NOT use a cleaner wax or polish on your coating, it will ruin it.

 

[texasmark04]

I casually detail cars for myself and others. If the paint is new, and there aren't a ton of swirl marks, you can get away with not doing a correction. You can also get yourself a DA polisher, some compound and do it yourself. If your happy with the shine let it be,.

Ceramic coatings aren't too difficult to do - and I would never pay that much for one. My suggestion for you: Wash, decon (iron and tar remover), and clay the bronco and then coat it with Gyeon Can Coat Evo - it's a ceramic coating that is super easy to apply and will last at least a year with maintenance washes. Repeat the process next year. You can get longer lasting coatings, but they aren't as easy to apply.

I am fairly familiar with this stuff, so feel free to ask any questions.

Appreciate the suggestion. One thing I forgot to mention, my Bronco is not garage kept, so its always outside in the elements. I don't mind washing and waxing my cars, I usually have done this in past, but never have done "clay bars" or "decon". I don't trust myself and definitely don't want to mess up the vehicle's paint considering I just got the Bronco this week. I don't mind spending a little bit of cash to ensure its done correctly.

FYI, I thought $2300 was on the high side, but thought I would ask from those who may have experience in pricing this process out. I'm waiting on more quotes from places around town.

 

[DA JUICE]

Is the Gyeon Q2 that much better than simple Turtle wax ceramic spray? A lot more expensive!

You'll get several uses (~5-6 cars) out of a bottle of can coat if you store it well. The coating lasts longer and sheds dirt better. There is nothing wrong with the Turtle Wax stuff though - I really like their ICE seal n shine and use it regularly. Up to you on the cost.

 

[Daktari]

So, just picked up my new 2022 Bronco Outer Banks in Area 51. I'm thinking about doing a Ceramic Coating on the vehicle as one of many upgrades I want to do. However, I have never done this before. Even with my 2017 Corvette Stingray I only had XPEL film put on, no ceramic coating. So is there value in spending thousands on a ceramic coating upgrade? I have been quoted around $2300 for the whole Bronco. That includes Paint Correction (said that you must do this before applying the Ceramic Coating), and fusion ceramic coating on whole vehicle, glass, wheel faces, plastic & trims. So, quite some coin to spend, wanted to get some feedback from others who have done it? Thanks.

I'm putting on the graphene (or what they call it) ceramic from Adams myself after detailing/correcting (not much to do there). I'd never pay the crazy prices it costs from a shop, this is not a Lamborghini. I'd also never pay what a full PPF wrap costs, my 19 year old Taco has 4 or 5 dings from rocks on the hood. In that time I'd have had to replace the PPF at least two times. I can get the whole truck repainted for about 2k.
I also won't ever show up at some bragging thing like cars and coffee or show it at some car show, don't care about that kind of stuff. Don't care what any stranger on the road thinks about it either, bought it for me and me only.

Ceramic will also not last for ever. I just want to add it since it makes the washing every couple months a lot easier. And that's how often it will get washed unless I drive through some mud. Luckily where I live mud is as rare as snow, so I'll bee all good there ;-)

 

[DA JUICE]

Appreciate the suggestion. One thing I forgot to mention, my Bronco is not garage kept, so its always outside in the elements. I don't mind washing and waxing my cars, I usually have done this in past, but never have done "clay bars" or "decon". I don't trust myself and definitely don't want to mess up the vehicle's paint considering I just got the Bronco this week. I don't mind spending a little bit of cash to ensure its done correctly.

FYI, I thought $2300 was on the high side, but thought I would ask from those who may have experience in pricing this process out. I'm waiting on more quotes from places around town.

One of the shops local to me will do a coating (Gtechniq CSL) for 900 on paint and 1300 for the entire SUV, no paint correction to give you an idea. And they are good.

But, if you can wax a car you can clay bar it - I would encourage you to watch a couple of Youtube videos, you won't screw up your paint (just stay away from the polisher).

 

[jtim47Bronco]

I paid $1,000 to have my 2-week-old Ford 4 door Badlands ceramic coated., a month ago. I live in the Seattle (Federal Way 98003 area).
full Decon and prep, complete paint correction and coating.

 

[BlueBronco]

If you have experience hand washing and waxing and don't mind putting in the work you can do it yourself including the clay bar. Just search it up on YouTube or watch the manufacturers application videos. Below is what I did after picking up my Bronco and it took me about 6 hours.

Process was:
1. Wash: Meguirs Deep Crystal Car Wash
2. Clay: Mothers Ultimate Hybrid 1-Step Ceramic Clay & Coat
3. Paint correction & polish: Mothers CMX Ceramic 3in1 Polish & Coat
4. Ceramic Coat: Mothers CMX Ceramic Spray Coating
5. Wax: Mothers Ultimate Hybrid Ceramic Wax. (some advise to skip the wax over ceramic others recommend it, do as you see fit)

I did a lot of reading and video watching the past few days and that was the process that most seemed to agree on. Couple of notes, used my 6" Ryobi orbital to apply and remove both the the polish (used 5 buffing pads) and the wax (1 applicator pad that I already had and then 5 buffing pads). Used the ceramic coating on everything, paint, trim and top.

 

[Murph914]

Spend $1,000 somewhere and get it done. The ppf does the real protection, ceramic keeps the finish looking waxed and polished. Real ceramic dries like glass I’d be skeptical of any miracle product (although maybe worth it at their price). I did a coating with my friend that’s certified by the manufacturer. When the stuff dries its like glass or sand. Weird stuff.

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