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Ceramic coating or something else?

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  • 10-06-2019 9:50pm
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    maddness
    Registered Users Posts: 1,774 ✭✭✭


    I’ve just bought myself a car and am wondering what to do to protect the paint and have no idea. I’ve been in company cars for years so never really gave it much thought but this one is mine.
    I do about 50,000 Kms per year so need to be realistic about what will be serviceable.
    The car is fours years old but in excellent condition and only has two very light scratches on the passenger door.
    I was thinking of ceramic coating but would appreciate a few opinions and after reading a few threads here get the idea there are some very knowledgeable posters.
    Thanks.


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    doh1988
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭doh1988


    Hi

    How much are you looking to spend? A full Ceramic Coating wont be cheap , considering you will need a paint correction done before any coating is applied.

    If you are just looking for some protection on your car , there are plenty options of waxes and sealants that you can apply yourself that will offer protection , which last months at a time


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    SomeGuyCalledMi
    Registered Users Posts: 217 ✭✭SomeGuyCalledMi


    Will you be taking the car to an automatic car wash or are you prepared to wash by hand using buckets and wash mitts?

    A ceramic coating will fade fast if you go to a car wash every week.


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    maddness
    Registered Users Posts: 1,774 ✭✭✭maddness


    SomeGuyCalledMi wrote: »
    Will you be taking the car to an automatic car wash or are you prepared to wash by hand using buckets and wash mitts?

    A ceramic coating will fade fast if you go to a car wash every week.

    I’d never put a car through an automatic wash. I’ happy to wash my car myself and am just wondering what my best options are.


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    Notch000
    Registered Users Posts: 1,469 ✭✭✭Notch000


    Fusso soft 99 is really good semi synethic car wax, will last 6months+ if your not washing with harsh chemicals. 15E a tub. A quick rub with a clay mitt before hand would have your 95% of the way there to a sparkly car


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    ste
    Registered Users Posts: 574 ✭✭✭ste


    Maybe should open new thread but I thought it links somewhat...

    I've a 07 black Gti that runs beautifully in my mind. It has 2,k of necessary maintenance from Dalton's a year or so back. I love driving it.

    BUT

    Paintwork is a state/mess - patch up & coat
    18inch Monza diamond cut alloys are at refurb or replace stage (tires grand)
    Front light units have nasty fogged up look - would love replacement xonen units
    New ariel would be nice
    Plastic cover for lost rear wiper

    If this was done car would feel like new to me. I'd never make money on it at this stage but been looking at trading up to & I don't see if get something I'd prefer with less risk in say 10k territory.

    My car is in the 80k miles region. Not clocked I just barely drive it (city, occasional m50 & say month or twice down the bog)

    While I like cars I'm not good at doing stuff with them so looking for detail for others who might do all this work for me & cost expect


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    Gorgeousgeorge
    Registered Users Posts: 1,026 ✭✭✭Gorgeousgeorge


    Collinite 845.


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