Daily sports car?

Out of curiosity, does the ceramic coating protect it from the harsher soaps used in touchless washes? My brother used to get a subscription to Shell every winter for a daily wash.
Right now I rarely wash the cars. If I win the lottery, a wash bay with de-ionized/RO rinse is on the table. It doesn't need to get it perfect, just close enough and it's easy and fast to do whenever you want. Bonus points as you control the chemicals used.
 
Out of curiosity, does the ceramic coating protect it from the harsher soaps used in touchless washes? My brother used to get a subscription to Shell every winter for a daily wash.
Advice from my detailer was do not use coin wash or automatic washes/soaps to keep the ceramic coating intact. It's supposed to last 3? years if you maintain it.

I tried a foam sprayer with Chemical Brothers Ceramic foam, worked well..but washing it off as a PITA as I do not have access to a water line, as I previously said.

So I decided to go with a waterless AMMONYC products.


and another product for non winter washes.

Spray on and wipe off. Then a lubricant to protect the drying wipe down.
 
Advice from my detailer was do not use coin wash or automatic washes/soaps to keep the ceramic coating intact. It's supposed to last 3? years if you maintain it.

I tried a foam sprayer with Chemical Brothers Ceramic foam, worked well..but washing it off as a PITA as I do not have access to a water line, as I previously said.

So I decided to go with a waterless AMMONYC products.


and another product for non winter washes.

Spray on and wipe off. Then a lubricant to protect the drying wipe down.
I would try something like this. Obviously not as good as a real pressure washer but a five gallon bucket of water and the cordless tool is probably a bunch faster. If you want to be fancy, make RO water in your house and use that.

 
I would try something like this. Obviously not as good as a real pressure washer but a five gallon bucket of water and the cordless tool is probably a bunch faster. If you want to be fancy, make RO water in your house and use that.

oh neat idea thanks..
 
Out of curiosity, does the ceramic coating protect it from the harsher soaps used in touchless washes? My brother used to get a subscription to Shell every winter for a daily wash.

I used the DIY ceramic coating on my car (which has to be reapplied every few months - which is easy). When it's fresh, no need for the car wash, a sharp stream of water from the hose floats most of the dirt off without even having to touch the car. I would imagine the professional stuff is even better (and longer lasting) but I couldn't justify the cost.
 
Dealerships are trying to push the ceramic coating. I wouldn't mind getting the stuff for the front of the hood and headlights
 
Dealerships are trying to push the ceramic coating. I wouldn't mind getting the stuff for the front of the hood and headlights
High profit for them. I wouldn't be surprised if they use the poverty $50 version but charge more than $1000 as with the high price you are expecting what Evo got done with paint correction first.
 
Dealerships are trying to push the ceramic coating. I wouldn't mind getting the stuff for the front of the hood and headlights

I used the Mother's stuff which is available at Canadian Tire. It's easy to use, very similar to normal car wax. Might as well do the whole car at that rate. Figure on re-applying every 6 months.
 
Dealerships are trying to push the ceramic coating. I wouldn't mind getting the stuff for the front of the hood and headlights
Do you mean Paint Protection Film? Why would you just ceramic coat the lights/hood :unsure:
 
I used the Mother's stuff which is available at Canadian Tire. It's easy to use, very similar to normal car wax. Might as well do the whole car at that rate. Figure on re-applying every 6 months.
With a new(er) car you could probably get it fully ceramic coated (+ wheels) for $500-800, depending on the shop. Should last at least 3 years.

On older cars you need to have the paint decontaminated and corrected first, can drive the price up to $1500 easy.
 
Yup that's what i mean.
That's different entirely. That's a sticker. Ceramic is a liquid coating that dries on and makes paint smoother/slipperier. Last time I had the front of a car done (hood and quarter panels) was $400. There are various grades of PPF that can affect price.
 
Yup that's what i mean.
Currently my car has PPF on front bumper, lights, 50% of the hood, A pillars, side skirts and rocker panels. One of the previous owners did it.

I would say it's worth the price to do some or all of that if you do a lot of highway.
 
That's different entirely. That's a sticker. Ceramic is a liquid coating that dries on and makes paint smoother/slipperier. Last time I had the front of a car done (hood and quarter panels) was $400. There are various grades of PPF that can affect price.
With the film or ceramic ?
 
If you're applying ceramic coating every six months, may as well use a wax, since most waxes these days are good for a year.
I've used Avalon King ceramic coating on two FJR's and the Z06.
It's a tedious process to wash/rince, clay bar, wash/rince again, then clean the vehicle with 99% isopropyl, then apply CC, then buff it off.
The bikes took about 11-12 hours each. The car, about 10hrs.
Well worth the effort. The 1st bike I did was still as good 3 years later, as it was day one.
(Other bike and car got sold, but I'm sure the CC is still doing it's job)

The CC goes on sale a few times each year, and one tiny bottle will get 3 vehicles done.

 
I haven't found waxes to last a year in real usage, nor be as effective in repelling dirt. The Armor Shield stuff looks like it is closer to what the professional applications use. More fussy to apply, but should last longer and work better.
 
So I decided to go with a waterless AMMONYC products.


and another product for non winter washes.

Spray on and wipe off. Then a lubricant to protect the drying wipe down.

You went for the best of the best - no expense spared!
How do you like his stuff?

I've been a long time follower of Larry. He opened up a site over in Australia as well last I heard.
I love watching him detail cars in his new studio from time to time.
 
You went for the best of the best - no expense spared!
How do you like his stuff?

I've been a long time follower of Larry. He opened up a site over in Australia as well last I heard.
I love watching him detail cars in his new studio from time to time.
Yeah i like it, you`re welcome to borrow it sometime if its something you'd be interested in.
 
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