[MrChumley]

Just wondering whether to let the dealer slop some supaguard on (I know it will be average at best) or pay extra for proper detailing.

I've been quoted £600 for gtechniq ceramic coating plus wheel and leather protection. The guy gets very good reviews.

Does that seem reasonable?

Also, are smart repairs possible with a ceramic coating?

Thanks.

[225]

I think you know the answer to the dealer bit!

[ronime]

Originally Posted by MrChumley

Also, are smart repairs possible with a ceramic coating?

Yes, the ceramic coating will be lost when the repair area is flatted off with production paper before painting.

[MrChumley]

Originally Posted by ronime

Yes, the ceramic coating will be lost when the repair area is flatted off with production paper before painting.

Thanks, so you could get a smart repair but the ceramic would need redoing? Would that mean getting the whole car done or just the repaired panel?

[ronime]

Originally Posted by MrChumley

Thanks, so you could get a smart repair but the ceramic would need redoing? Would that mean getting the whole car done or just the repaired panel?

Just the panel. The product itself is not all that expensive relative to the labour costs of prepping the whole car properly for coating.

[MrChumley]

Originally Posted by ronime

Just the panel. The product itself is not all that expensive relative to the labour costs of prepping the whole car properly for coating.

Great, thanks again.

[stu14t]

Gtechniq have a website where you can estimate the cost of the detailing by selecting treatments you want. They also have approved detailers on there too.

CLICK HERE

Personally, I'm a fan of the product and my next car will be done from new.

[rosstin]

Originally Posted by MrChumley

Just wondering whether to let the dealer slop some supaguard on (I know it will be average at best) or pay extra for proper detailing.

I've been quoted £600 for gtechniq ceramic coating plus wheel and leather protection. The guy gets very good reviews.

Does that seem reasonable?

Also, are smart repairs possible with a ceramic coating?

Thanks.

By all means go for it, but haggle.

I was offered F1 ceramic inside and out for not much less. I pushed for £250, got down to £300 but walked in the end.

[kzg1969]

Originally Posted by MrChumley

I've been quoted £600 for gtechniq ceramic coating plus wheel and leather protection. The guy gets very good reviews.

looks a good price IMO - check the Gtechniq site and compare the exact service to be sure

i paid over £700 for the top of the range service on the focus. I did the bmw myself (gyeon cancoat)

[Whyte901]

Was in the same position myself I've decided with the help of friends I'm going to have a go myself (don't worry they are people I've got talking to through a detailing group!) If you can afford I'd go professional.

[MrChumley]

Thanks again, really helpful comments.