how wax or ceramic new car?

[Robert2468]

hi! just got a new RDX. sort of dark metallic blue. I am sure that a $2,000 professional ceramic coating is best. friend got one looks great. I love it, but will not pay that amount.

Is there a reasonable do it myself ceramic I can try! I DO believe ceramic is way better than wax.

thanks for any ideas.

best,

Bob

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

hi! just got a new RDX. sort of dark metallic blue. I am sure that a $2,000 professional ceramic coating is best. friend got one looks great. I love it, but will not pay that amount.

Is there a reasonable do it myself ceramic I can try! I DO believe ceramic is way better than wax.

thanks for any ideas.

best,

Bob

I use a sealant 1x-2x/yr.

Optimum Opti-Seal

Optimum Opti-Seal is a revolutionary paint sealant that creates unmatched slickness and gloss with just a few drops per vehicle. One ounce completely seals

optimumcarcare.com

 

[pdl2mtl90]

I have been using Hyperclean products for the last few years and love them. Their line of ceramic coatings is so user friendly. They have a great Youtube channel as well.

 

[hrv]

Nu Finish

 

[demarpaint]

Nu Finish

I'm going to give their ceramic version of the stuff a try. $2k for a pro to apply a ceramic coating? I'd be passing on that.

 

[Jeffrey Behr]

I've been using and loving Torgue Detail products for a couple years and love them.

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Easy on, easy off, and looks great!

And I'm just a retail-paying customer.

 

[wpod]

I use the wax the car wash uses.

 

[JoelB]

P&S Beadmaker every 3 months for me. Usually miss an application mid winter of course. I would recommend against a true ceramic coating (usually applied with a small microfiber cloth and hard foam applicator) unless you REALLY know what you are doing.

 

[mdoan300]

I’ve been using Meguiar’s Hybrid Ceramic Wash & Wax to wash weekly, and Meguiar’s Hybrid Ceramic Spray Wax every couple of months.

 

[Eddie]

NuFinish is good for older vehicles who need some cleaner.
I use Turtle Wax Hybrid ceramic protectant. I found it goes on and off without any issues. Ed

 

[SaberOne]

I had my SS professionally ceramic coated back when it was new. Frankly, after a couple of weeks I felt it was a waste of money. Clear wrapped about 50% of the car and called it done.

 

[midnightlaundry]

 

[Malo83]

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Elephant Man.

 

[DemoFly]

I'm going to give their ceramic version of the stuff a try. $2k for a pro to apply a ceramic coating? I'd be passing on that.

A professional ceramic coating is a full detail and paint correction before application.

 

[97prizm]

hi! just got a new RDX. sort of dark metallic blue. I am sure that a $2,000 professional ceramic coating is best. friend got one looks great. I love it, but will not pay that amount.

Is there a reasonable do it myself ceramic I can try! I DO believe ceramic is way better than wax.

thanks for any ideas.

best,

Bob

Be really careful if you diy the ceramic coat. From my understanding you are supposed to apply it in a very clean indoor area like a garage, and not be too cold.

 

[Cujet]

The above is true. Even so, keep in mind that there are fantastic ceramic products, from a large number of manufacturers, for just a few bucks.

My very favorite are the products from Griots Garage. They are world class good and properly priced.

I use their Ceramic 3 in 1 wax which is geared for cleaning and polishing and it is stunningly good. They also have an epic good pure Ceramic wax for $35.

I then clean up the cars with the Ceramic Spray Wax. A long life product that takes all of 5 minutes to wax the car .

 

[demarpaint]

A professional ceramic coating is a full detail and paint correction before application.

I know what it is and $2K imo is a lot of wood for that. I'll be sticking with what I've been doing, maybe if I had a Concours quality vehicle I'd think differently.

 

[TurboZedd-R]

I know what it is and $2K imo is a lot of wood for that. I'll be sticking with what I've been doing, maybe if I had a Concours quality vehicle I'd think differently.

A proper decon wash, clay bar, dry, prep spray, polish, prep spray, ceramic is a minimum 8 hours. Learn to do it yourself and it costs a redbull or 2 + materials. People are afraid to get behind a polisher, it's easier than panting a room honestly.

 

[demarpaint]

A proper decon wash, clay bar, dry, prep spray, polish, prep spray, ceramic is a minimum 8 hours. Learn to do it yourself and it costs a redbull or 2 + materials. People are afraid to get behind a polisher, it's easier than panting a room honestly.

I've done proper detailing many times over the years. $2K for an 8 hour job detailing a car. I might start new a business in my retirement.

 

[Sam_Julier]

Griot’s Garage 3 and 1 Carnauba or Premium Carnauba are my favorites. I haven’t tried their Ceramic Liquid Wax yet.