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There were only a few areas that needed attention. One spot I used a clay bar to pull out some contaminates. Nothing really significant. The important thing, I think, is to apply the ceramic as soon as possible. I started literally the day I brought it home, getting it ready. Good luck, follow product directions exactly, and enjoy your ride! |
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I plan on doing the same when my car is delivered. What did you have to do since it was brand new before applying the ceramic coat? I've watched a lot of youtube videos, but since this is a new off the boat car do I need to do anything to prep besides a good wash? Thanks! |
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10-30-2020, 07:03 AM | #26 | |
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Before I applied the CQuartz my wife would wipe down the clean car with a diluted solution of 70% Iso. alcohol changing out small cloths often. This insures any and all "stuff" including any residual petrol products is off your paint. Work in small areas at a time. Stuff goes on and comes off easily. I spent hours looking at video tests on line and CQuartz beat most if not all with some videos comparing up to 30 products over a long time of weather exposure torture of heat, rain, etc. 2 coatings I'll apply on a new Z4 are CQuartz and a ceramic leather coating on the seats and trim. If you choose to seal the seats make sure and vacuum well first. After research I settled on this one. https://gyeonquartz.com/product/leather-shield/ Also bought the Gyeon Mild leather cleaner. No reason to pay a mortgage to a "pro" to prep the car for coating. Last edited by Mixitt; 10-30-2020 at 07:16 AM.. |
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Thanks for this info. I just got a quote from a place in Boston for $1,499 to get the Z4 prepped and ceramic coating.... I'm going to try and go your path and hire someone to prep. |
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The complete ceramic coating on mine was $1300 at XPEL in Austin.
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That seems to be the going rate. I spent more ($4500) and had paint protection film applied to the front bumper, headlights, a pillars, side skirts, side mirrors, rear quarter and full hood. I would NEVER have the dealership do any of these services. My dealership sometimes ceramic coats their cars and they leave minor scratches/swirl under the coating. That would not be acceptable to me.
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FWIW I applied 2 coats on areas that face front - grille, bumper, side mirrors, pillars, etc. I applied the 2nd coat the day after the first.
Stuff is tough. I accidentally smeared some on a window. Only a polish will take it off. |
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After a few days of rain I noticed my car covered in brown "flecks".
You can hardly feel them running your hand over the paintwork and after washing the car - they don't shift. I took it to a local detailer who called it "vliegroest" - not sure what that is in English. So the car is going in on Wednesday for a full chemical wash, wax and ceramic coating. Cannot wait to see it ! |
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What is the correct method to do minor clean-up and detailing on a ceramic coating? I the past I've used a quick detailer spray and microfiber towel. Is that still OK for ceramic?
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