Paint correction and ceramic coat, Leinster?

IrishZeus · 20-05-2019 3:33pm #1

Hi all,

Just wondering the approximate costs of a paint correction and ceramic coating?

Car is a 141 520d Touring in Carbon Metallic black. Paintwork is in reasonably good shape overall but it would need to be corrected for swirl marks etc.

Also, any recommendations around the Naas or Citywest areas?

Thanks,

P.

MetzgerMeister · 20-05-2019 4:17pm

How long is a piece of string? You'll have to bring it to a detailer so he can check the condition of the paint himself before giving you a quote. With regard to ceramic coating, that depends on which you go for.

IrishZeus · 20-05-2019 4:48pm

Is there a general range I should expect? i.e €300-500, €500-800, more than that etc?

I have one or two things to sort first on the car, so I'm just looking for a guideline prices at the moment really, to see what is coming down the line. I need to learn more about it, before making decisions.

Any advice/guidance would be welcome.

MetzgerMeister · 21-05-2019 4:20pm

For a full job you'd be looking at around the €800 range.

IrishZeus · 21-05-2019 8:18pm

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

For a full job you'd be looking at around the €800 range.

Thanks MM!

Any boardsies do this that might want the business?

MetzgerMeister · 22-05-2019 9:46am

IrishZeus wrote: »

Thanks MM!

Any boardsies do this that might want the business?

Where are you based? I do it part time i.e. after work and at the weekends therefore you'd be without your car for longer than what Foxhole Norman in D&D would have it for, plus he's a Gtechniq accredited detailer, I'm not.

IrishZeus · 22-05-2019 10:23am

Based in Naas but work in Dublin West/Dublin Centre depending on the day.

How long would you be talking about the car being gone for?

MetzgerMeister · 22-05-2019 10:34am

IrishZeus wrote: »

Based in Naas but work in Dublin West/Dublin Centre depending on the day.

How long would you be talking about the car being gone for?

Ah, I'm in Tipp I'm afraid. You'd be without the car for up to two weeks. That's the problem with part time detailing.

IrishZeus · 22-05-2019 2:44pm

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Ah, I'm in Tipp I'm afraid. You'd be without the car for up to two weeks. That's the problem with part time detailing.

Ah pity - I'm originally Nenagh. I'm often up and down but not planning any 2 weeks hols anytime soon unfortunately!

Thanks for the guidance - much appreciated!

bazz26 · 23-05-2019 1:14pm

Spirit Detailing gets great praise on here from folks around the Dublin and surrounding area. I think they are based in Co Meath though.

MetzgerMeister · 23-05-2019 1:23pm

From Spirit's website:

Please note, I am no longer based in Leixlip. I have moved to a temporary new premises near Batterstown, less than 10 mins from the M3 Exit 4 (to avoid the toll) or a few minutes from M3 Exit 5. Please call to arrange a visit as I am sometimes on mobile call-out.

086 332 7865

brian@spiritdetailing.com

ReckedRob · 25-08-2020 5:26am

Has anyone used these lads before?

Prices don't seem too bad

Touch up for chips seems to be included when I enquired

Having a hard time finding people who have used them

https://ceramicpro.ie

vectra · 25-08-2020 11:21am

ReckedRob wrote: »

Has anyone used these lads before?

Prices don't seem too bad

Touch up for chips seems to be included when I enquired

Having a hard time finding people who have used them

https://ceramicpro.ie

If you are having a hard time finding people who have used them, why are you searching so much?
Check for other renowned detailers

ba_barabus · 25-08-2020 3:43pm

IrishZeus wrote: »

Also, any recommendations around the Naas or Citywest areas?

I'd strongly suggest you take it to a guy in Tullaheady, Taffs. You could combine it with a trip home.

Nice guy, very thorough and only works on one car at a time. It's not cheap mind but he is very good. You'll find him on facebook.

traco · 25-08-2020 4:18pm

I have been in the ceramic pro place. There is a lad in the same unit that charges AC systems and has all the gear. That was 2 or 3 years ago so if they are still going that says something.

As for the quality of work I can't comment at all except that they had a new Tesla Model X in for a full treatment. I'd say it came straight to them, whether thats worth anything or not I don't know but at least a bit more info that you had to start.

ReckedRob · 27-08-2020 11:41pm

vectra wrote: »

If you are having a hard time finding people who have used them, why are you searching so much?
Check for other renowned detailers

Those other renowned dealers being?

A few place in Dublin yes, but haven't found any credible ones outside the pale yet, and would prefer not to drive 2 hours either side of a 4 day coating process

vectra · 28-08-2020 1:00am

ReckedRob wrote: »

Those other renowned dealers being?

A few place in Dublin yes, but haven't found any credible ones outside the pale yet, and would prefer not to drive 2 hours either side of a 4 day coating process

Whereabouts are you?

ba_barabus · 28-08-2020 9:19am

ReckedRob wrote: »

haven't found any credible ones outside the pale yet

Taff's Valeting Nenagh, he is an approved trainer and has trained a number of people doing it around Ireland.

ReckedRob · 02-09-2020 12:16am

ba_barabus wrote: »

Taff's Valeting Nenagh, he is an approved trainer and has trained a number of people doing it around Ireland.

Looks good, inquiring now, in South tipp myself

vectra · 02-09-2020 2:07am

ReckedRob wrote: »

Looks good, inquiring now, in South tipp myself

MetzgerMeister might be able to help you out

ReckedRob · 06-12-2020 8:47pm

just got the car coated in Taff's this weekend, too dark to post pictures now but I'll update tomorrow, so far so good

ReckedRob · 07-12-2020 7:51pm

pics from today, 24 hours + 90 minutes of winter driving after coating

ReckedRob · 07-12-2020 7:54pm

ba_barabus · 10-12-2020 6:37pm

Spotted that on his Facebook last night, looks great :cool:

Stallingrad · 14-12-2020 5:55pm

Try Tom at premiercarcare.ie, you can also see his work on FB. Reasonably priced and lots of impressive videos. He will come to you.

yannakis · 30-04-2021 11:44pm

Lads, any other places around Dublin/Meath that can do ceramic coating on a 211 car?

vectra · 01-05-2021 11:41am

yannakis wrote: »

Lads, any other places around Dublin/Meath that can do ceramic coating on a 211 car?

http://www.procardetailing.ie/

yannakis · 01-05-2021 12:21pm

Thank you @vectra!

I bumped on this one too while looking around yesterday evening. Anyone familiar with their work?
https://macledautodetailing.ie/

vectra · 01-05-2021 4:58pm

yannakis wrote: »

Thank you @vectra!

I bumped on this one too while looking around yesterday evening. Anyone familiar with their work?
https://macledautodetailing.ie/

Haven't seen his work, except for photos on facebook, he does get good reviews.

Gumbo · 07-05-2021 10:54pm

yannakis wrote: »

Thank you @vectra!

I bumped on this one too while looking around yesterday evening. Anyone familiar with their work?
https://macledautodetailing.ie/

That’s Rob. I haven’t seen his work in person, but I believe he is good.
He charges a pretty penny, but I suppose you get what you pay for.

Paint correction and ceramic coat, Leinster?

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