I just got back from the local Jag dealer having signed the paperwork for a 2019 F-Type R in BRG. Less than 4,500 km.

They are encouraging me to get them to apply ceramic coating. Is this worth doing?

Haven’t yet taken possession so no other questions at this time. I will certainly get involved in discussions, etc., as I get a chance to get to know the car.

Thanks

 

I wouldnt get it done at the dealers, usually what they put on isnt much better than a decent synthetic wax, and they will charge you as though it is a really good product.

A really good product (which involves a full paint correction even on a relatively new car, and a few days at least at the applicators) comes up fantastic but it has to be maintained to keep the warranty. I have been tempted to get mine done, but in the end it was too much faffing about. I had my daughter's car done at the dealers, really I think it was piddling money away. It took a few hours max.

These days I am getting incredible results at home using "wipe on wipe off" products which would cost maybe $150 a year. It takes maybe 2 - 3 hours once a year for a clay, polish, and wax and then a 5 minute top up spray wax every few months, minimal effort and the car always looks like new. Personally I wouldnt bother with the ceramic coating but then I quite like waxing mine.

 

Thanks for the quick response. I’ll likely pass on the coating and enjoy waxing the car.

 

Welcome and agree don’t go with the dealer coating. There are shops that specialize in this kind of application and will prove to be less expansive in the long run. Post pictures when your in your new cat and again welcome to the fun.

 

When I purchased mine from the dealer they pressed for the ceramic as well. Little did they know that the prior owner had kept all their paperwork within the owners manual - even finance papers! As I was doing the cursory inspection and look around is when I found it. And the prior owner had already paid for ceramic at the time of purchase a year prior!

 

Getting stuff done at the dealer has (at least) two downsides - you don't get to choose who does it, and you pay a dealer markup. Best to go direct to the specialists of your choice.

 

Agreed if you get it done to this at a specialty shop. I had mine ceramic coated along with the rims and calipers. I also enjoyed waxing my cars and this is the first car I had ceramic coated. I love the outcome and it was done about 4 months ago. It looks amazing. Congrats on the new purchase.

 

Anything dealer does it is at a huge markup. If you decided to do ceramic coating, get it done in a detailing shop specializing in it.