Ceramic or Not & Tonnau Covers

MTGranite · Jun 2, 2023

Picking up my new 2023 1500 Longhorn next week. It’s Billet Silver, including the bumper. The dealer suggested the Armor Shield product. They can apply it.

A little background. I live in a mountain community with all that it entails, snow, ice, rocks and critters. As my insurance agent says, “We have 3 seasons, ice, deer and rocks.”

The new truck is replacing my 2021 Laramie in Granite. I thought it would be the last truck I would buy. (See my profile photo) Sadly, it’s not. Ghost issue…

As it’s a Longhorn with all the front end sensors and what not, the Westin HDX grille guard is not an option. So, I decided on the painted bumper. Not sure if I’ll put a grille guard on it or not to help protect the front end. But I do want to protect my paint finishes. I am doing Rhino liner and a hard tonneau cove.

So, questions running around in my brain are is the ceramic worth it, (I am not able self apply or maintain) and what else would you recommend to protect my new guy? Any other extras you would recommend? On the tonneau, I’m looking at the Undercover flex or armor flex. TIA

CanRebel · Jun 2, 2023

I put ceramic on my truck. I did it myself. Have put it on many cars. I think it's worth it.

Best to have someone professional do it. You can also pick 1-2 year at much cheaper price. If you don't like not a big deal.
5 years is better option. In my experience it usually doesn't actually last the full 5 years.

Mike Townsend · Jun 2, 2023

Ceramic coating is worth it if they do a good job with the paint correction first. It will make it easier for you to keep it clean but will not protect it from rocks. If you are always on rock roads and what not you should look into Pain Protection Film for the lower part of your truck and maybe some on the hood and front bumper. There are many out there but the better ones have a 10 year warranty on them.

mtnrider · Jun 2, 2023

I don't think ceramic coating is going to buy you anything in your situation. The dealer would love for you to pay for it though....

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Jane S · Jun 2, 2023

MTGranite said:
Picking up my new 2023 1500 Longhorn next week. It’s Billet Silver, including the bumper. The dealer suggested the Armor Shield product. They can apply it.

A little background. I live in a mountain community with all that it entails, snow, ice, rocks and critters. As my insurance agent says, “We have 3 seasons, ice, deer and rocks.”

The new truck is replacing my 2021 Laramie in Granite. I thought it would be the last truck I would buy. (See my profile photo) Sadly, it’s not. Ghost issue…

As it’s a Longhorn with all the front end sensors and what not, the Westin HDX grille guard is not an option. So, I decided on the painted bumper. Not sure if I’ll put a grille guard on it or not to help protect the front end. But I do want to protect my paint finishes. I am doing Rhino liner and a hard tonneau cove.

So, questions running around in my brain are is the ceramic worth it, (I am not able self apply or maintain) and what else would you recommend to protect my new guy? Any other extras you would recommend? On the tonneau, I’m looking at the Undercover flex or armor flex. TIA

Ceramic - either do it yourself or look at a Car Detailer

You should be asking about anti rust products - look at Fluid Film

quickster2 · Jun 3, 2023

I would 1st have PPF applied to the wear/rock chip areas. Unless the dealer is going to offer some kind of assurance and renew the ceramic periodically I would go with an independant detailer. They could apply the PPF and ceramic. Since you are getting the painted bumper I would consider PPF in that area almost mandatory. Good luck.

Detail Maestro · Aug 10, 2023

Absolutely you should code it. A lot of ceramic coating us about the science in about the application on a sterile surface. Our company at thedetailmaestro.com. Does it for 599. You literally can’t beat that. Will you ever in the proper way with thorough cleaning and sterilization, and coding a vehicle with high-grade product. The science is tested.

Treburkulosis · Aug 10, 2023

I would honestly would install Undrdog or find someone that can do it for you. It is the best driver coating out there. I have Koch Chemie C0.02. Ceramic coatings in general can be a pain to maintain if you aren't good with maintaining it. Undrdog gives you the exact same thing, but it is so easy to maintain. You can even run through a car wash and it will be fine.

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