That is good advice but let me ask you this. The ceramic coat is going to give a bunch of different benefits and if the coat gets a scratch in it lord knows the truck would be just as if not more damaged without the coat.
What really is the downside if the coat gets a mark on it? A scratch is a scratch at the end of the day but the coat will make it a lot less likely once applied or does the scratch become VERY obvious if there is a mark after the coat is applied.
It does make sense if you are in an accident and a panel needs to be replaced though I suppose. I would see that as the major downside but I’m trying to decide the best course overall.
A coating will definitely make it scratch resistant but scratches will still happen. My truck got hit with a lawn chair on a windy day. Left a scratch from passenger door to passenger side rear wheel. A ceramic coating wouldn’t have protected it from that. It was much cheaper for me to repair because I had the tools and knowledge to do it. Had it fixed in 15 minutes. Had I coated the truck like I originally planned I’d be going to have 3 panels recoated. I don’t think the whole truck would have had to be redone because the coating would have been recently applied and not aged, But after a couple years just doing one panel would show a much deeper shine on the freshly coated panel ( would apply mostly to darker colored vehicles) instead of a ceramic coating, my truck gets a sealer every 6 months. I used adams paint sealant and it last a very long time.
The best course really depends on your own personal preference. You bought the Denali of RAMs (nicer actually) can you live with a scratch or will you be going in to have a recoat done if you get a scratch? Would you rather buy the tools and products to go hands on with your truck to paint correct yourself immediately after damage is done? Is that something you could enjoy? Do you not mind the cost of coatings? Everyone’s different.
I was all for getting my truck done until a business owner turned me away instead of taking my money. When I get a weekend car I will most definitely have it done. So I’m definitely not against it. I just tend to believe people who tell me something that will keep them from getting my business.
Also note that even new vehicles need paint correction. They come from the factory full of contaminants and swirls. I was quoted $1500-$2000 for paint correction and a coating of crystal serum for my truck a week and a half off of the dealers showroom. He put my truck under special lighting and I was shocked at all the crap in and on my finish. If you live in the Chicago area by chance I recommend taking it to JJs detailing. He is an awesome guy.
Lastly, do your research on how to maintain a coated vehicle. You’ll have to buy special products like boosters. Also to help prolong the life of a ceramic coating I’d recommend a pressure washer and a foam cannon and wash with the two bucket method (soap bucket rinse bucket). There is ALOT that goes into protecting your finish. I’ve got dozens and dozens of different products. To me it’s fun and satisfying. I have a deeper shine in my white truck then most black vehicles I see on the road. You don’t need a ceramic coating for a deep shine and you can very easily learn how to fix any damages to your finish by yourself.
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