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Not sure how the prices here compare to the US but it was around USD4K with a 15% discount...(paint correction plus full PPF) Again, time will tell whether it was worth it or not. The owner of the shop said he'd fix any issues, and even redo the whole thing if I'm not happy. THere's a 5 year warranty to go along with it.
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My Ceramic Pro installer made this video for me! Thankful, seeing as how it started raining as soon as he pulled it out of the bay! 🤣 For those who have had this a while, what type of maintenance do you do? Did I read that we can just rinse the car with water in between washes? Were you told that there is a special process to wash it?
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I also have a Carbon Black and was planning to have the ceramic coating at a local detailer.But as the pandemic hits ( it was in April ) when I get the car , and for a month we had to stop the business, I had a lot of time and decided to do it myself.I studied a lot of forums and youtube videos and go ahead.I bought all the tools and chemical needed and first I tried on my mother in law old car.Second was my wifes X3 and when I was sure I know the process I made the X7.To be honest is not that easy.The ceramic coating itself is easy but the preparation steps are not quite.The correction/polishing step is the most difficult and takes most time.But at the end I was very proud of the result and I also learned a lot and will be able to do again the ceramic coating after some years.I used Cquartz and Gliss for the paint, Dlux for the rims and lights, Flyby Forte for the windshield and Gyeon leather shield for the leather. I only wash myself the car with profesional products about once a week.The total cost of products for all 3 cars I made was around 500 Euro.
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Washing incorrectly causes more damage to a paint surface than road grime. That said, getting the road grime off correctly is paramount and more of a lifestyle committed to proper car care. It was killing me 2 years ago when I took my brand new Carbon Black X5 on a winter cross country trip and then let it sit at the Grand Floridian parking lot dirty. A quick car wash without the proper equipment would have left hairline scratches from top to bottom and done more harm than good. Since then I have developed a vacation washing kit from waterless car washing spray to collapsing buckets and multiple mitts and microfiber towels. This past year my X5 looked pristine in the same parking lot.
I like the foam cannons for home regular washing. Best new “game changer” tool I have used in the last few decades. Last edited by MystroX5; 09-07-2020 at 02:33 PM.. |
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If your OCD and want the best ceramic than Modesta is probably your best bet. It needs to be cured with heat lamps and has a harder coating because of it. All other professional ceramics do not need to be cured with heat lamps and there are levels of each ceramic for each brand if you go the pro route. DIY is fine if you just want that wet and deep gloss look and have the time and skill to polish and correct yourself. Personally i went with PPF for the hood, bumper, pillars, mirrors, and rocker panels to prevent any rock chips and plan on doing DIY ceramic at home when i get a chance. FYI you should research on which ceramics play well with PPF since it might interfere with its healing properties. Im very happy about the XPel PPF so far and it really does heal in the sun or with a heat gun. |
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I just purchased a 2020 X7 in carbon black and was quoted $1500 for wash, paint correction and one coat of Cquartz (includes front of wheels). +400 if a heavier paint correction is needed and +600 to pull and coat the wheels. Does that seem high or in range? I'm in NJ.
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Has anyone had a ceramic coating professionally applied to an X7 recently? I'm curious as to what sort of prices people are paying and what's reasonable for paint correction and a top tier coating from a professional detailer?
I'm also based in AZ if anyone has recommends for this state? Thank you |
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