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Just got my 2016 convertible ceramic coated

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Old Jan 17, 2025 | 09:47 AM
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Just picked up my 2016 convertible after ceramic coating and she is glossy as hell! Before taking her in I blacked out the Chrome ring in the front grill and also painted the black lip the same body color and wrapped with clear ppf so that it match the car body which is more of the 2018 design.



 
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Old Jan 17, 2025 | 02:51 PM
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Nice, I did full ceramic on my '16 when i picked it up back in October.



 
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Old Jan 18, 2025 | 09:50 AM
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She's gorgeous! I love that dark green color as well
 
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Old Jan 18, 2025 | 02:40 PM
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Looks good Bob! Can’t wait to see it in person.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2025 | 04:58 PM
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Both cars look amazing! Gotta watch for those pesky water marks though. That's one reason why I don't coat my cars. I prefer to use Fusso or another long-lasting sealant and do a light polish every year or two.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2025 | 05:05 PM
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Look great. I had mine done as well when I bought it years ago. It is about due to be redone.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2025 | 11:10 PM
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Looking great!

If anyone's interested in DIY detailing, I have been using Torque Ceramic Spray every 6 months with good results.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2025 | 07:39 PM
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Been thinking about doing this.

How expensive. Local guy wants $1500.

decent price?
 
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Old Jan 29, 2025 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Tomkatb
Been thinking about doing this.

How expensive. Local guy wants $1500.

decent price?
Full ceramic?

Well..I'm sure regional markets are different but no, that doesn't sound good at all. $500-800 should be about right.

EDIT: It also depends what you`re getting for the money. Paint correction, paint work and ceramic and the price will obviously go up.
 

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Old Jan 29, 2025 | 09:50 PM
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the paint correction is the important part, if that isnt done right there is no point doing the coating. And if it is done right, then the car will look fantastic whether it is done in ceramic or polished and waxed, ignoring the protective qualities of ceramic.

I've seen people spend $1500 for rubbish that is put on by hand in a morning, usually sold by the titty gals at a dealership, but then I've seen fantastic work for the same price.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2025 | 11:21 PM
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They charged $1,300, the other shops in my area were similarly priced. They did an excellent job.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2025 | 06:06 PM
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For a paint correction, polish and ceramic it was $1,500 in Colorado...

 

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