DIY ceramic coat worth it and how?

[MoparFin]

https://www.amazon.com/McKees-37-MK...615&sr=8-4&keywords=mckees+37+ceramic+coating

Kit for Paint, wheels and glass........how's this look?

 

[quietpeen]

So here's my thinking. I have back problems, washing a vehicle is now pretty hard for me, especially one this tall. Its either cut the grass or wash A car for one day, cause after either, I am done for at least the rest of the day. I have 2 cars to maintain. So, for the most part, my vehicles get washed in the automatic car wash near my house, no touch. I will take a chamois to it when I get home to remove any water spots etc.

Anything I can do to make it easier to keep clean and look nice, I would like to do. So, my choice is spend a bunch of money to have someone do the ceramic coat or suck it up for a weekend and do it myself. I am leaning towards doing it myself because of the cost. It will be a whole lot easier to get my wife to let me spend $90-100 even $160 to do it myself than spending a grand.

Normally I will wax my vehicles every other month. How much after care if there with ceramic?

with a ceramic coating all you have to do it is properly wash and dry. Washing and drying are much easier due to the hydrophobic properties. FYI ceramic is harder than the clear coat but it can still be scratched so that's why I say proper wash and dry. If you use the automatic and then get home and dry it with a chamois and there is still some dirt on the truck it could scratch the ceramic. I was using a leaf blower to dry my car because the water just flies right off and is easy. Then I used a good microfiber drying towel to finish up.

 

[quietpeen]

https://www.amazon.com/McKees-37-MK...615&sr=8-4&keywords=mckees+37+ceramic+coating

Kit for Paint, wheels and glass........how's this look?

price looks good. I would try to find as many reviews on it before deciding to buy. Until today I didn't know Mckees had ceramic coating (doesn't mean its not good, just never heard of it)

 

[Graygoose]

Like quitepeen, I had my 2018 Charger done...wow...a HUGE difference. He did wash, clay bar, polish and ceramic, guaranteed for 5 years. He also did wheels and glass.

 

[tones2SS]

So here's my thinking. I have back problems, washing a vehicle is now pretty hard for me, especially one this tall. Its either cut the grass or wash A car for one day, cause after either, I am done for at least the rest of the day. I have 2 cars to maintain. So, for the most part, my vehicles get washed in the automatic car wash near my house, no touch. I will take a chamois to it when I get home to remove any water spots etc.
Anything I can do to make it easier to keep clean and look nice, I would like to do. So, my choice is spend a bunch of money to have someone do the ceramic coat or suck it up for a weekend and do it myself. I am leaning towards doing it myself because of the cost. It will be a whole lot easier to get my wife to let me spend $90-100 even $160 to do it myself than spending a grand.
Normally I will wax my vehicles every other month. How much after care if there with ceramic?

If that's the case,........just pay someone to do it right for you and be done with it. You'll be happier and have your back still. lol
If you're not careful with the ceramic coating,........you'll ruin your paint with valleys of coating sitting higher in spots and it will look like ****. You need a lot of time to do prep and applying.
Good luck man.

*****For the record, I had my truck applied with Cquartz Finest 2 years ago. AMAZING! Looks killer and is easy to clean.

 

[quietpeen]

Like quitepeen, I had my 2018 Charger done...wow...a HUGE difference. He did wash, clay bar, polish and ceramic, guaranteed for 5 years. He also did wheels and glass.

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well since we are posting pictures lol

 

[tones2SS]

Like quitepeen, I had my 2018 Charger done...wow...a HUGE difference. He did wash, clay bar, polish and ceramic, guaranteed for 5 years. He also did wheels and glass.
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Looks killer guys!!! Awesome vehicles.
I wish I didn't live in an area that required the 4X4 for winter driving. I would have a brand new Hellcat Charger as my daily driver, no doubt!

 

[Pull Ya]

So here's my thinking. I have back problems, washing a vehicle is now pretty hard for me, especially one this tall. Its either cut the grass or wash A car for one day, cause after either, I am done for at least the rest of the day. I have 2 cars to maintain. So, for the most part, my vehicles get washed in the automatic car wash near my house, no touch. I will take a chamois to it when I get home to remove any water spots etc.

Anything I can do to make it easier to keep clean and look nice, I would like to do. So, my choice is spend a bunch of money to have someone do the ceramic coat or suck it up for a weekend and do it myself. I am leaning towards doing it myself because of the cost. It will be a whole lot easier to get my wife to let me spend $90-100 even $160 to do it myself than spending a grand.

Normally I will wax my vehicles every other month. How much after care if there with ceramic?

Maybe an alternative to waxing every other month would be to use a good sealant on it and then top it with a good wax. Normally a wax will last about a month or a little less, whereas a good sealant will protect for up to 6 months. If you seal it and then top it with your wax you should get at least 6 months protection and really only have to redo it every 6 months---that should cut down some of your time spent. You would still have to properly maintain it though--wash and dry. Realistically you can spend a lot of time and money looking for short cuts, but to be honest, there aren't many acceptable ones that will truly protect your trucks finish.
Jay

 

[shadowhawk]

make sure your car wash is a soap that doesn't strip the wax off. Otherwise you've spent all that time for nothing.

 

[MoparFin]

The reflection in those....WOW.

Very nice!

 

[quietpeen]

We did my buddies black charger too. Same thing. Full detail and Adams ceramic

 

[Kinetic]

https://www.amazon.com/McKees-37-MK...615&sr=8-4&keywords=mckees+37+ceramic+coating

Kit for Paint, wheels and glass........how's this look?

McKees has good reviews, and is most famous for being easier to use than other coatings. I would definitely buy it from Autogeek.net though since they almost always have a sales coupon going on and they'll match anyone's price so you can go wrong there.

 

[shadowhawk]

We did my buddies black charger too. Same thing. Full detail and Adams ceramic

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do you run a detailing business? that's some pro class work

 

[Kinetic]

Guess I could have wrote that better. $100 for all 4 wheels, $100 for glass. Then 700-800 for the paint. He said its a 3 yr. Mckee's 37 is a DIY product?

That's a good price for wheels and the paint correction depending on the color and condition of your truck. I haven't used McKee's but I know they're popular and haven't really seen any negative reviews about them. The claim to fame is the ease of use.

 

[quietpeen]

do you run a detailing business? that's some pro class work

Lol thanks. No I don’t

 

[Pull Ya]

^^^ You keep posting pics of your truck you might have to start a detail business---LOL
Jay

 

[S0CAL]

well since we are posting pictures lol

 

[MoparFin]

That's a good price for wheels and the paint correction depending on the color and condition of your truck. I haven't used McKee's but I know they're popular and haven't really seen any negative reviews about them. The claim to fame is the ease of use.

Brand new and it’s brilliant black pearl.

 

[Kinetic]

Brand new will still be swirly since the dealership washes them while on the lot, plus transport, etc. At least it's not a flat black.

Brand new and it’s brilliant black pearl.

 

[gixxer]

I’ve heard great things about carpro/uk and Wolfgang. I was going to go with Wolfgang