Nice! I did mine myself with AvalonKing Armor Shield. The prep work is not bad at all on a new vehicle. Armor Shield IX DIY Kit - Ceramic Coating by AvalonKing $45 with WETHRIFT25 code FYI.
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Why didnāt you also have them do a paint correction?As of this morning, I picked up my Ford Maverick Lariat from an appointment at my local detailer to ceramic coat it for me. Let me just say I could not be happier with the results. It literally looks and feels like glass. It doesn't even feel like I'm touching paint anymore rather it feels like touching a window. It looks better than new. I figured since I'm keeping this vehicle, it's well worth the investment. It's reassuring knowing that my vehicle is well-protected for the long-run. All I have to do is maintenance washes and spray it with quick detailer. I never have to hand-wax it ever again. For anyone that hasn't had this done to their own Maverick and intend on keeping it (not reselling it for a quick buck), you should definitely have this done. You will not regret it.
Since the vehicle is so new and I properly wash it, the paint did not need any correction. That's why it was much more affordable. If it were a 5-10 year old vehicle with many imperfections, it would be a different story.Why didnāt you also have them do a paint correction?
It appears (especially with the price you quoted) they only did a clean and coating
I suppose with that color (my first Maverick was Area 51 and I loved it) it would be less important
The best way to consider ceramic coating is to call it a permanent wax type of thing
It doesnāt protect the paint from impacts like Clearbra would, it just makes the surface extra slick so dirt wonāt stick
Iām sure there are other minute details but thatās the basics
Correct, particularly swirl marks and surface scratches so the vehicle looks brand new again.To clarifyā¦. Paint correction is the removal of imperfections aka dirt/debris/swirls/orange peel
All true . . . BUT . . . The paint protection film (clear bra) will protect the paint from rock chips whereas the ceramic coating will NOT protect the paint from rock chips. Protection film generally applied to areas that gets rock chips. Some people do the whole car with the film, but that is over kill and expensive. Ceramic coating like you mentioned is the better way for areas of the car not prone for getting hit with kicked up debris. The seam is barely visible. YES by all means get the ceramic coating, but I would highly recommend also getting the protection film (clear bra).To answer your questions, it is a paint protection. Think of it as a clear film around the whole vehicle that you can't see. It's like having a clear bra installed on the whole car with the added benefit of no ugly seems where the clear bra stops. Also, it is extremely water repellent. Instead of the water curtaining or just sitting on the paint, it will bead and repel right off of it which makes maintenance a breeze. Speaking of which, bug guts or road grime will also repel right off and not stick to the paint. It is well worth the investment if you want to keep your vehicle protected for the long run.
My detailer didn't even mention any issues with the decals at all. Wasn't even a cause for concern. I applied those myself back in March and they are holding up incredibly well. They only cost me $23 on Etsy and it only took 45 minutes to apply. I chose white because it's a nice contrast. Black would've been too lost and hard to see.Looks fantastic!! I noticed you had the black Maverick decal on your tailgate. Any issues with your coating and the decal? Over the coating or under? I had one shop say they would need to coat around any decal. Haven't got my truck yet but want to be prepared.
I checked with 2 or 3 professionals and the general opinion was that new vehicles normally don't have significant paint correction or imperfections. Doesn't hurt if you do but might be more work for little results on a economy vehicle with such a thin paint coat. If I were having the car at a car show it would be different. Mine is a daily driver. But all 3 said they do claybar on new cars 60-90 days old just to make the surface free of contaminates and orange peel for ceramic coating to stick and buffing better.Correct, particularly swirl marks and surface scratches so the vehicle looks brand new again.
What did this cost you? And what region / state are you in?As of this morning, I picked up my Ford Maverick Lariat from an appointment at my local detailer to ceramic coat it for me. Let me just say I could not be happier with the results. It literally looks and feels like glass. It doesn't even feel like I'm touching paint anymore rather it feels like touching a window. It looks better than new. I figured since I'm keeping this vehicle, it's well worth the investment. It's reassuring knowing that my vehicle is well-protected for the long-run. All I have to do is maintenance washes and spray it with quick detailer. I never have to hand-wax it ever again. For anyone that hasn't had this done to their own Maverick and intend on keeping it (not reselling it for a quick buck), you should definitely have this done. You will not regret it.
$750. I live in South Florida.What did this cost you? And what region / state are you in?
That's way less than I expected. Thanks$750. I live in South Florida.
Would you by chance know any steps needed to reapply a new ceramic coating. Like do you have to take off the original cer. coating? Like with a claybar?Yes the professional ceramic coatings are a little more tricky to do correctly. There are many ceramic coatings that have less less sio2 in them and can be done by anyone. They don't last as long but do work very well. As far as lasting a life time. I sure don't think so. The professionals i know even say so,. They say it needs it done again after 4 or so years. To me its not worth it. do it yourself with the DIY version of ceramics. Youtube has some good reviewers who test various brands. One guy does it to a test hood then lets it outside for over a year to see how well they hold up.