Another coatings question, if you don't mind

[Mkdiehl]

Hi all,

I have purchased a lot of cars in my time, so I am not sure where I got left off of the “coatings” bandwagon……but I have never had it on any of my cars.

I am trying to research as much as I can but the fundamental question is for those that have done it, is there really that large of a difference between cars you have had in the past without coating and your X with coating. Or said differently, is it really worth it and would you do it again?

Appreciate the input.

 

[mattack4000]

I have it on mine. It doesn't prevent the car from getting dirty, they just make it easier to clean

 

[Gwgan]

Living with the X through two New England winters I now appreciate that the wrap is for the car and the coating is for me. The wrap has protected the paint from dings and rocks. The coating makes cleaning a breeze and waxing unnecessary.

 

[Jacksan]

Are you referring to ceramic/nano coating, or paint protection film?

 

[Mkdiehl]

ceramic coating.
thanks for the insight so far.

 

[Jacksan]

Ceramic coatings will make it easier to clean, and keep the "new glossy" look last longer, with a modicum of light scratch/mark protection, which is recommended by the installer to be maintained . They will not provide paint protection to the degree that PPF will.

Coatings in general are less expensive than PPF, some are warrantied to last 2 years, up to 5 years, depending on the package you choose.

 

[BluePhoton]

Isn't the best answer to use both PPF and the nano coating?

 

[Jacksan]

I have done that with my MX; I have Xpel Stealth, full wrap, as well as the Ceramic Pro Silver package on top of that. Best of both.
I separated them out so the OP can make the the most appropriate decision for their vehicle/needs.

 

[Destiny1701]

If one ppf’s, can you still wax the car for a shiner sheen? That’s my one issue as wax on vinyl film does not adhere.

I love a good wax shine on the paint clearcoat to really bring out the look.

I guess ceramic pro on just the oem paint/clear coat would suffice then in this case?