Anyone else thinking of ceramic coating their new Bronco?

[deejaybee]

That’s gotta be pretty damn expensive, right?

I would imagine a couple grand, at least

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[diablo0813]

I would imagine a couple grand, at least

Closer to $400...

 

[BDub]

I find the high quality synthetic waxes do a fantastic job at preserving an automobile's finish. I have only professionally ceramic coated one vehicle (my wife's car - BMW X5 for a cost of $2K) and there is no question it made maintenance of the finish easier. However, I will probably not coat my Bronco, but detail it to the best of my ability. I have found that a regular hand wash is THE critical element in preserving finishes. If you want to dramatically increase your car washing results, use deionized water (I use a CR Spotless system).

I second using deionized water (especially if you are on a well). I've used CR Spotless in the past but found it a pain to use. I've since moved over to the Griot's system. I've hand washed my Subaru Forester since I brought it home 2 years ago, Subaru is well known for thin paint.

 

[jw333]

Google can only give me so much. Does anyone have a ballpark number on the cost to PPF the Bronco 4dr?

 

[jw333]

Google can only give me so much. Does anyone have a ballpark number on the cost to PPF the Bronco 4dr?

I would also like to cover the windows with ceramic tint film.

 

[Dave2ID]

8mm?

 

[Mvp0816]

Hello all I’m a professional detailer down in SWFL I’m offering special member pricing for ceramic coating. The cost is $800 price includes interior vacuumed and wiped down. Exterior washed, clay bar, paint correction, pre ceramic prep spray, pre ceramic slica final polish and topped off with 4 year 9h coating. All painted and plastic surfaces will be coated as well.

 

[BRBlue]

As many have stated ceramic coatings do not protect from pin stripping or other paint damage. Don’t believe the hype. They are essentially a high end wax which depending on pro vs DIY products will last up to 3 years to repel water and maintain a nice shine.

Personally I’ve resorted to hand washing my SAS and will apply Turtle Wax Hybrid Ceramic Spray coating. Lasts up to a year and holds its own with professional options. Plenty of side-by-side reviews and torture tests of these products on YouTube and this product comes out on top. For $15.99 and easy on off application you won’t find a better value.

Turtle Wax 53409 Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray Coating - 16 Fl Oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XYPS3P...abc_AF1T6QKVVTHV7X3SYSNN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Yodi]

Yes, as soon as they put the airbag in and I can buy it.

 

[RynoRanger]

I did full ceramic coat as soon as I got it off the lot. Had a crew do it for me along with tint and 10ml bra (all front facing stuff as rocks here in AZ freeways are redonk). I think it was worth just getting that extra protection on the truck.

 

[ELKS1]

Paint correction...come on guys I HATE that term...call it what is is...wet sand and buff...buff means use a harsher rubbing compound (which leaves swirls) if needed then a swirl remover (finishing compound)...it's buffing for God's sake not paint correction...oh and swirls there aren't swirls in factory (or body shop) applied paint unless it's been touched up with a buffing compound....freshly painted virgin paint does not have swirls orange peel YES...no swirls...swirls come from buffing with rubbing compound........how would you get swirls from paint directly from the spray gun?? Car manufactures don't buff cars....maybe in some small spots....that's to labor intensive to buff each car.

one must beware car manufactures use as little paint as they can get away with...this means thin clear coat....don't be overly agressive when sanding and buffing...beware those edges, work the buffer pad away from the edge not towards it....edges burn though very easily...

Actually most swirls come from incorrect washing practices and towel drying.

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