Ceramic Coating VS Detailing Co$t

ValleyBMWs · 11-01-2018, 06:48 PM

Ceramic Coatings look great but are they really worth the cost?

Been quoted $2500+ for CQuartz Finest Reserve on a new car with 5yr warranty.

Been quoted $120-200 for full detail with polish and wax ((2500/200 =12)/2) =6 yrs

s3ri3s1 · 11-01-2018, 07:10 PM

I'm in the same boat as you. I like what I hear about ceramic but the cost doesn't seem to be competitive

sspade · 11-01-2018, 07:50 PM

I think ceramic coating is a rip off. Contemplated it really hard for a long time before I decided against it.

If I were to buy a brand new car tomorrow, I would get PPF installed on the front ($500 max) and purchase a high quality sealant and mediocre DA ($100 for both) that I would plan to get real acquainted with.

If you use a good sealant once every couple months (maybe 2 hours work)... and a spray wax/dry every wash in between... your paint will be like butter. If your not sure what I mean you should try it!

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louielouie · 11-01-2018, 08:35 PM

Professional tier coatings - I constantly see Modesta as being the best. Any reason why you're interested in CQuartz Finest?

If you're able to paint correct a car on your own, you can easily apply and maintain your own consumer grade coating such as CQuartz UK 3.0 + maintenance sealant for ~$60.

Although, if you're willing to spend that much money, you might as well PPF the whole car.

bimmer456 · 11-02-2018, 10:54 AM

I hand wash my own car. It is white so you can't really see the swirl marks unless you really look.

Gen13 F36 · 11-02-2018, 12:50 PM

Unless you plan to put your car on a museum in the future...then go for it

. But most of us here keep car for 3 yrs or the most 7 to 8 yrs. Wax, polish and sealant worth $100 worth plus $50 on towels etc....do it every 6 month. Those bottles stored on a good place last forever....they will be there for 10 years.....lol

All 3 every 6 months
Sealant every month

jonathanvictory · 11-03-2018, 10:55 PM

PPF and detailing. The only ceramic coating I get are for the wheels (barrels and faces).

eksigned · 11-04-2018, 06:05 PM

I have ceramic pro, the silver package. It was a first time for me, and while it do appreciate the quality of the product, I've noticed that it is starting to be minimally hydrophobic after a year's time now. BUT...it comes with warranty, and I plan to have it reapplied/refreshed shortly here. The reason why I went with it? Time. Detailing a car correctly, takes at least half the day. On a white car, for me...its a time saver, and I like having it on the car. It makes washing and maintenance of the car VERY quick. Just my 2cents. I have clear bra on the full front end. I also got a package deal through a buddy when I did everything together...so it was worth it for me, personally.

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s3ri3s1 Second Lieutenant 189 Rep 253 Posts Drives: alpine white 328 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Nashville iTrader: (1)	I'm in the same boat as you. I like what I hear about ceramic but the cost doesn't seem to be competitive
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sspade Major General 2465 Rep 5,457 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Stevenson, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2016 BMW 320i [7.87] 2014 BMW 328i [6.83]	I think ceramic coating is a rip off. Contemplated it really hard for a long time before I decided against it. If I were to buy a brand new car tomorrow, I would get PPF installed on the front ($500 max) and purchase a high quality sealant and mediocre DA ($100 for both) that I would plan to get real acquainted with. If you use a good sealant once every couple months (maybe 2 hours work)... and a spray wax/dry every wash in between... your paint will be like butter. If your not sure what I mean you should try it! Menzerna Power Lock
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louielouie Major 538 Rep 1,047 Posts Drives: '18 F80 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (13)	Professional tier coatings - I constantly see Modesta as being the best. Any reason why you're interested in CQuartz Finest? If you're able to paint correct a car on your own, you can easily apply and maintain your own consumer grade coating such as CQuartz UK 3.0 + maintenance sealant for ~$60. Although, if you're willing to spend that much money, you might as well PPF the whole car.
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bimmer456 Major General 2963 Rep 5,997 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (0)	I hand wash my own car. It is white so you can't really see the swirl marks unless you really look.
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Gen13 F36 Brigadier General 1599 Rep 3,748 Posts Drives: 428i Gran Coupe Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	Unless you plan to put your car on a museum in the future...then go for it. But most of us here keep car for 3 yrs or the most 7 to 8 yrs. Wax, polish and sealant worth $100 worth plus $50 on towels etc....do it every 6 month. Those bottles stored on a good place last forever....they will be there for 10 years.....lol All 3 every 6 months Sealant every month
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jonathanvictory Hi! 54 Rep 87 Posts Drives: F80 ZCP, F15 X5e Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Henderson, NV iTrader: (0)	PPF and detailing. The only ceramic coating I get are for the wheels (barrels and faces).
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eksigned Lieutenant 139 Rep 467 Posts Drives: 4er Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	I have ceramic pro, the silver package. It was a first time for me, and while it do appreciate the quality of the product, I've noticed that it is starting to be minimally hydrophobic after a year's time now. BUT...it comes with warranty, and I plan to have it reapplied/refreshed shortly here. The reason why I went with it? Time. Detailing a car correctly, takes at least half the day. On a white car, for me...its a time saver, and I like having it on the car. It makes washing and maintenance of the car VERY quick. Just my 2cents. I have clear bra on the full front end. I also got a package deal through a buddy when I did everything together...so it was worth it for me, personally.
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