[jcard71]

The washing process is basically just a rinse and dry. I was skeptical, but a believer now.

[Horseman]

Originally Posted by jcard71

The washing process is basically just a rinse and dry. I was skeptical, but a believer now.

Absolutely stunning!

[TAZ007]

Originally Posted by jcard71

The washing process is basically just a rinse and dry. I was skeptical, but a believer now.

That is stunning and a time saver. Does it work on matte coatings like Frozen Grey?

[jcard71]

Originally Posted by TAZ007

That is stunning and a time saver. Does it work on matte coatings like Frozen Grey?

That's a good question. I don't believe so.

[TAZ007]

Originally Posted by jcard71

That's a good question. I don't believe so.

It's great we live in the future. I consulted the oracle and found there is a ceramic coating for matte finishes. It's like a Ceramic Pro Coat 9H compound. That's what I recall at least. I requested a quote to determine cost/ benefit ratio.

[Mixitt]

Looks great jcard71!

I love my ceramic coating which I applied myself to "Miss Daisy", our X5. CQuartz UK 3.0 is what I used after spending hours watching real tests of all kinds of coatings on YouTube. It's really tough stuff and durable. Haven't tried the enclosed Reload yet.

I'll be applying CQuartz to "Duke", our new Z4 in the fall.

For the cost of a little time and about $90 in product, wipes, etc. it's a no brainer.

[badfitter]

We've only owned our 2021 M40i for 9 months and not needed to wash it yet so I can't tell if the C.Quartz ceramic coating will help.

[jcard71]

Originally Posted by Mixitt

Looks great jcard71!

I love my ceramic coating which I applied myself to "Miss Daisy", our X5. CQuartz UK 3.0 is what I used after spending hours watching real tests of all kinds of coatings on YouTube. It's really tough stuff and durable. Haven't tried the enclosed Reload yet.

I'll be applying CQuartz to "Duke", our new Z4 in the fall.

For the cost of a little time and about $90 in product, wipes, etc. it's a no brainer.

This stuff is the best.

https://www.kamikaze-usa.com/products/coatings/

[jcard71]

Originally Posted by badfitter

We've only owned our 2021 M40i for 9 months and not needed to wash it yet so I can't tell if the C.Quartz ceramic coating will help.

We get a lot of pollen in NE and I can definitely see the difference between my Z4 hand my daily driver when it comes to ease of wash and shine.

[Z4Racer1]

Yes you can Ceramic coat the Frozen Grey paint with the right product. I used Gyen Quartz Matte and Cure Matte as a quick detailer after wash.

https://gyeonquartzusa.com/product/matte/

Washing is an absolute breeze especially in AZ since it mostly just dust and road grime on the very bottom. I have the whole front and rocker panels covered with matte bra. Ceramic coatings work on that too.

[Horseman]

Originally Posted by Z4Racer1

Yes you can Ceramic coat the Frozen Grey paint with the right product. I used Gyen Quartz Matte and Cure Matte as a quick detailer after wash.

https://gyeonquartzusa.com/product/matte/

Washing is an absolute breeze especially in AZ since it mostly just dust and road grime on the very bottom. I have the whole front and rocker panels covered with matte bra. Ceramic coatings work on that too.

Oh damn she's beautiful! thank you for the photo!

[Kwajtrader]

Originally Posted by jcard71

The washing process is basically just a rinse and dry. I was skeptical, but a believer now.

That is one beautiful car!

[Topomango]

can you guys explain to me the difference between using the ceramic coating products you linked here and the BMW Matte Matt Paint Special Nano Wax? are they the same thing?
Thanks

[Horseman]

Is this ceramic coating pretty easy to apply? Anything to consider? Haven't looked much into it before though, especially with hard water here, I'd say this is probably something I'd want to use.

[Mixitt]

Originally Posted by Horseman

Is this ceramic coating pretty easy to apply? Anything to consider? Haven't looked much into it before though, especially with hard water here, I'd say this is probably something I'd want to use.

Very easy. I paid a mobile detail service to prep the car - clay, iron removal, wash. Will just wash the Z4 with some Dawn then the wife wipes down each panel I'm fixing to go to next with a dilute isopropyl alcohol saturated cloth. Same thing as costly products like Erasure.
https://g29.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1832706

[jcard71]

Originally Posted by Horseman

Is this ceramic coating pretty easy to apply? Anything to consider? Haven't looked much into it before though, especially with hard water here, I'd say this is probably something I'd want to use.

The most important part of the paint correction.

Even though you would think that factory paint is perfect, it's not. Mine had scratches that the shop had to buff out.

DO NOT apply ceramic coatings until your paint is perfect.

[Eltee]

I have horrible water spots all over my black Z4. Tried all the usual vinegar, and commercial products with no improvement.
Been thinking about paint correction and then ceramic.
Has anyone done a paint correction first and did it make a big difference?

[jcard71]

Originally Posted by Eltee

I have horrible water spots all over my black Z4. Tried all the usual vinegar, and commercial products with no improvement.
Been thinking about paint correction and then ceramic.
Has anyone done a paint correction first and did it make a big difference?

You shouldn't apply ceramic coating before paint correction or you will just cover up all the swirls and water spots with the ceramic coating.

[CJ421]

Originally Posted by Eltee

I have horrible water spots all over my black Z4. Tried all the usual vinegar, and commercial products with no improvement.
Been thinking about paint correction and then ceramic.
Has anyone done a paint correction first and did it make a big difference?

You tried products like Chemical Guys Water Spot Remover? There are similar products from CarPro, Gtechniq, and Gyeon ...haven't personally tried them.

Otherwise you are looking at what will effectively be paint correction. Probably worth biting the bullet. It'll take you all day to get it done, maybe a little longer, but the result should be worth it.

BMW's metallic paints are pretty hard but quite correctable. What I did - wash the car with a strong soap (like Dawn) to strip off existing protection. Decon (IronX)/clay bar as needed, rewash, then use a random orbital buffer (Porter Cable 7424XP was always good to me) with Meguiar's M105 and a cutting pad. I taped up the edges of the hood, rooflines, and so on with painter's tape before that. (Very important unless you want caked white residue showing in those places.)
Then polish with Meguiar's M205 and a finishing pad. Apply some good paint sealant afterwards or go for the ceramic coat. Sealant was my choice, it lasts months and if you apply wax after your regular washes (Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax is my go-to), it can last longer.

Charles

[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 $$.

[TAZ007]

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 $$.

Additionally, would this be applicable to the Frozen Grey with the appropriate coatings for matte paint?

[Horseman]

Originally Posted by TAZ007

Additionally, would this be applicable to the Frozen Grey with the appropriate coatings for matte paint?

That I don’t know. I am sure that with a conversation and visit to th location they could tell you.