Why didn’t 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.
Correct, particularly swirl marks and surface scratches so the vehicle looks brand new again.
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).
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.
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.
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.
That's way less than I expected.
Thanks
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?
