[CJ421]

Originally Posted by Horseman

Got this from a local place here. Bronze package is a full car treatment with warranty and notification to Carfax. No…. Stuff like this I don’t usually do myself. Wa wondering what ya’lls thoughts were on value for $$.

Here are threads discussing ceramic coating prices on the G8X forums. Based on those, $800 doesn't sound bad for what you posted.
https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1786164
https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1807892

Charles

[Horseman]

Originally Posted by CJ421

Here are threads discussing ceramic coating prices on the G8X forums. Based on those, $800 doesn't sound bad for what you posted.
https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1786164
https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1807892

Charles

Excellent! The top package is $2200. I am waiting to get some additional information on that to see what I’m getting beyond a lifetime warranty.

Just saw a red Z4 on the road in Houston as well as a nice blue Mclaren.

[jcard71]

Originally Posted by Horseman

Got this from a local place here. Bronze package is a full car treatment with warranty and notification to Carfax. No…. Stuff like this I don't usually do myself. Wa wondering what ya'lls thoughts were on value for $$.

There's no mention of paint correction. You need that. Trust me, the paint from the factory is not perfect.

I would look up Ceramic Pro installer or someone who does the entire process.

[Horseman]

Originally Posted by jcard71

There's no mention of paint correction. You need that. Trust me, the paint from the factory is not perfect.

I would look up Ceramic Pro installer or someone who does the entire process.

I spoke to them and they can’t quote paint correction without seeing the car so the prices here are simply cost of product and the labor that goes into it along with warranty.

They do the entire process and all parts of the car.

[Kwajtrader]

Originally Posted by Horseman

Excellent! The top package is $2200. I am waiting to get some additional information on that to see what I’m getting beyond a lifetime warranty.

Just saw a red Z4 on the road in Houston as well as a nice blue Mclaren.

At this price point you may want to consider a full clip Xpel PPF install. It’s’ nice to have the extra protection from rocks and bugs. I’ve had PPF on my last two cars and I’ve been really pleased with how well it held up.

[Horseman]

I’ll have to look o to both and weigh pros and cons.

[TAZ007]

Originally Posted by Kwajtrader

At this price point you may want to consider a full clip Xpel PPF install. It’s’ nice to have the extra protection from rocks and bugs. I’ve had PPF on my last two cars and I’ve been really pleased with how well it held up.

I have seen on older cars how the PPF breaks down and looks like cracked glass with dirt in it. That may be due to the 10+ years it was on there, but is it easy to remove/replace and what is the lifespan? I understand ceramic is about 1-2 years.

[Kwajtrader]

Originally Posted by TAZ007

I have seen on older cars how the PPF breaks down and looks like cracked glass with dirt in it. That may be due to the 10+ years it was on there, but is it easy to remove/replace and what is the lifespan? I understand ceramic is about 1-2 years.

I had llumar PPF on the full hood and fenders of my last 650i for over 5 years. The car was garaged but driven 70 miles daily for most of it. It was the same as the day it was installed when I sold it this month. Still pliable and clear. Zero rock chips. It is also “self healing” for surface scratches and that has worked for me. They also make a version for frozen paint, but I don’t have any experience with it.

I know it’s expensive, but you can actually do both PPF and ceramic, although I’ll tell you, with little fuss the PPF was still beading water at 5 years without it.

[TAZ007]

Originally Posted by Kwajtrader

I had llumar PPF on the full hood and fenders of my last 650i for over 5 years. The car was garaged but driven 70 miles daily for most of it. It was the same as the day it was installed when I sold it this month. Still pliable and clear. Zero rock chips. It is also “self healing” for surface scratches and that has worked for me. They also make a version for frozen paint, but I don’t have any experience with it.

I know it’s expensive, but you can actually do both PPF and ceramic, although I’ll tell you, with little fuss the PPF was still beading water at 5 years without it.

Thank you sir.

[Horseman]

Just got some more interesting information. This is the gold package. $2200 price without the paint correction included:

Ceramic Pro is a coating that utilizes nano-technology to both protect and enhance the look of your Vehicle. Most Ceramic Pro come with a national warranty and are reported to CarFax

Below is a list of all that’s included with the Ceramic Pro Gold Package



Ceramic Pro Gold:

(starting at $2200)

Hand Wash
Decontamination wash
Clay treatment
Gloss Enhancement polish (Not Paint Correction)
4 layer of Ceramic Pro 9H and
2 layer of Top Coat for your paint
Application of Ceramic Pro Wheel and Caliper (wheel faces)
Application of Ceramic Pro Glass (all exterior glass)
Application of Ceramic Pro Plastic (exterior plastic trim)
Interior vacuum and wipe down
Lifetime Warranty
Report to Car Fax

This package is very extensive and will require at the minimum 3 days to complete.

Now if your your vehicle has swirls and scratches you’ll need paint correction prior to the application of Ceramic Pro. This is an additional charge. To give you an accurate price we would need to inspect you vehicles paint in person. We welcome you to stop by the shop any time during business hours for this. This will also give you an opportunity to checkout what a Ceramic Pro finish looks like in person.

Learn More About Ceramic Pro

[jcard71]

Originally Posted by Horseman

Just got some more interesting information. This is the gold package. $2200 price without the paint correction included:

Ceramic Pro is a coating that utilizes nano-technology to both protect and enhance the look of your Vehicle. Most Ceramic Pro come with a national warranty and are reported to CarFax

Below is a list of all that's included with the Ceramic Pro Gold Package



Ceramic Pro Gold:

(starting at $2200)

Hand Wash
Decontamination wash
Clay treatment
Gloss Enhancement polish (Not Paint Correction)
4 layer of Ceramic Pro 9H and
2 layer of Top Coat for your paint
Application of Ceramic Pro Wheel and Caliper (wheel faces)
Application of Ceramic Pro Glass (all exterior glass)
Application of Ceramic Pro Plastic (exterior plastic trim)
Interior vacuum and wipe down
Lifetime Warranty
Report to Car Fax

This package is very extensive and will require at the minimum 3 days to complete.

Now if your your vehicle has swirls and scratches you'll need paint correction prior to the application of Ceramic Pro. This is an additional charge. To give you an accurate price we would need to inspect you vehicles paint in person. We welcome you to stop by the shop any time during business hours for this. This will also give you an opportunity to checkout what a Ceramic Pro finish looks like in person.

Learn More About Ceramic Pro

That's what I went with on my car. Ceramic Pro

[TAZ007]

Originally Posted by jcard71

That's what I went with on my car. Ceramic Pro

Is it worth what you paid? Curious to know cause everyone is touting their brands and its' hard to determine what is the best especially for the frozen grey.

[jcard71]

Originally Posted by TAZ007

Is it worth what you paid? Curious to know cause everyone is touting their brands and its' hard to determine what is the best especially for the frozen grey.

I basically just rinse my car and dry, so I think it was worth it. But I agree, everyone is going to say the brand they're using is the best. I don't have any experience with others so I can't compare.

[Horseman]

Originally Posted by jcard71

I basically just rinse my car and dry, so I think it was worth it. But I agree, everyone is going to say the brand they're using is the best. I don't have any experience with others so I can't compare.

Cosmetically, do you feel that the car also looks better than it did previously? How does it hold up in rain?

[TAZ007]

Originally Posted by jcard71

I basically just rinse my car and dry, so I think it was worth it. But I agree, everyone is going to say the brand they're using is the best. I don't have any experience with others so I can't compare.

Thanks. In addition to Horseman's comments; does it need to be reapplied every year or two?

[jcard71]

Originally Posted by Horseman

Cosmetically, do you feel that the car also looks better than it did previously? How does it hold up in rain?

Absolutely! It looks wet, it's so shiny.

With ceramic coating the water just beads off.
I can dry it with a leaf blower.

[jcard71]

Originally Posted by TAZ007

Thanks. In addition to Horseman's comments; does it need to be reapplied every year or two?

Depends on which brand, but I use a topper called Polish Angel every few weeks after washing.

[Horseman]

Originally Posted by jcard71

Absolutely! It looks wet, it's so shiny.

With ceramic coating the water just beads off.
I can dry it with a leaf blower.

Oh outstanding! I’m thinking puddles and rain…. Lots of construction here so we always have such dirty water!

[TAZ007]

Originally Posted by jcard71

Depends on which brand, but I use a topper called Polish Angel every few weeks after washing.

Thanks.

[Kwajtrader]

This was an interesting youtube video comparing a number of ceramic coatings after 2.5 yrs. It looks like all coatings are not created equal…

[Horseman]

Good to know the ceramic pro 9H holds up after 2.5 years. Guess I’ll need to ask the question as to what $2200 really gets me. :P damn good application of the product and a lifetime warranty… but… what does that warranty entail? Gotta find out.

[MrLatte]

Day 2 of the M40i involves a full valet and ceramic coating.

I requested the dealer not to clean the car and it is 100% swirl free.