What is used on the exterior for Surface Care?

[mx6bfast]

Speaking with my finance person going over options and he mentioned Surface Care. I asked but he is out, and it’s not mentioned on the web brochure, does anyone know what they put on the Bronco for this? It’s not ceramic is it?

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[Sardine]

I wouldn't get any sort of "protection" package from a dealer. It's gonna be half assed.

Just buy some of this: https://www.griotsgarage.com/ceramic-3-in-1-wax/

Apply and reapply whenever you see that water doesn't bead. That's one of the longest lasting products according to this channel:


But you should just apply it every month or two honestly. It's super easy.

As a heads up, those "ceramic" coatings that cost a shit ton of money do the same as the above but just last longer. That's it. They do not protect from scratches like some people believe.

 

[helifino16]

I agree with @Sardine. NEVER get anything they offer at the dealer.

Surface Protection = Wax - and probably just the kind you get at a Car Wash
Scotch Guard = $8 at Walmart
Nitrogen Filled Tires = AIR! (already 78% Nitrogen)

Some places say they do these automatically (they give you no choice) and charge $100's for it. (And you usually cannot even tell anything was done) Just dare them to take it off because you didn't want it and they will admit that nothing was really done.

Whatever 'voodoo' solution they push is WILDLY marked up - that is where dealerships make the most money.

Pay for Quality work at a reputable service shop - you will be much happier.

 

[mx6bfast]

thanks for the feedback. our bronco is on its way to the dealership and i reached out to my guy who does our customizations and he said ceramic will be about $800, along with other stuff he is doing. surface care is $700 at the dealer and although it has a 7-year warranty, i am skeptical with the same half assed thoughts. will probably have my guy do it then use the griot's stuff above for maintenance.

 

[rtazz17]

ford ceramic coating will not measure up to anything private guys use,product wise.. Dont use ford for that.

 

[ChrisB351]

I agree with @Sardine. NEVER get anything they offer at the dealer.

Surface Protection = Wax - and probably just the kind you get at a Car Wash
Scotch Guard = $8 at Walmart
Nitrogen Filled Tires = AIR! (already 78% Nitrogen)

Some places say they do these automatically (they give you no choice) and charge $100's for it. (And you usually cannot even tell anything was done) Just dare them to take it off because you didn't want it and they will admit that nothing was really done.

Whatever 'voodoo' solution they push is WILDLY marked up - that is where dealerships make the most money.

Pay for Quality work at a reputable service shop - you will be much happier.

I was looking at a new mustang while getting my oil changed a few weeks ago. Window sticker had an add on sheet that included window tint and pinstriping. Needless to say the car had no pinstripe or tint.

 

[mx6bfast]

I just got a response, he said “it’s like ceramic”. So even more of a pass.

 

[Sardine]

I just got a response, he said “it’s like ceramic”. So even more of a pass.

Lmao. Yeah hard pass.

If you're dead set on a professionaly applied ceramic coating then definitely use an established legit shop that specializes in that. They'll most likely also paint correct the vehicle first. Even new paint has imperfections.

This is expensive, though. And honestly for something like a bronco that's gonna be offroaded I don't think it's worth it. Hell, I think PPF would be better suited for an offroad vehicle as it'll protect from pinstripping from branches, etc.

Those professional ceramics are for people who just don't have the time to take 10 mins every month applying something like Griots 3 in 1.

 

[mx6bfast]

Lmao. Yeah hard pass.

If you're dead set on a professionaly applied ceramic coating then definitely use an established legit shop that specializes in that. They'll most likely also paint correct the vehicle first. Even new paint has imperfections.

This is expensive, though. And honestly for something like a bronco that's gonna be offroaded I don't think it's worth it. Hell, I think PPF would be better suited for an offroad vehicle as it'll protect from pinstripping from branches, etc.

Those professional ceramics are for people who just don't have the time to take 10 mins every month applying something like Griots 3 in 1.

my guy has been doing it for years, this will be our 5th car with him and he just started a brand new shop that is almost complete. we live just north of you, not a lot of off-roading in the area and it will be a daily driver.

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