Does Pearl White need ceramic coat? I'm thinking about getting PPF instead.

[skrtskrt]

I'm getting a White P3D+ and would like to know what rock chips look like on it. I've heard that you should get PPF first thing and ceramic coat if you want too afterwords but that's not necessary. I was advised that unless you got blue or black that ceramic wasn't a priority (you can see swirl marks easier with black especially).

I was thinking getting full front PPF ($1300) and then maybe use a sealant or wax myself (less then $100) as oppose to spending $1500 for a full ceramic pro coat.

 

[ONEDVSMOFO]

I did the ceramic coat myself. Wasn’t very difficult.

I do want to at least wrap the front bumper and headlamps.

 

[skrtskrt]

I did the ceramic coat myself. Wasn’t very difficult.

I do want to at least wrap the front bumper and headlamps.

What did you use and what were all the materials needed?

 

[jp3pac]

PPF is very important and I feel much better having the whole car protected. I did it my self but it was hard. I tried three brands and really like the 3M pro ppf. The ceramic coating is optional: it provides marginal protection but does make it much easier to wash. It's easy to do yourself. I used Migliore and did the whole car after the PPF including the glass. Had to buy two bottles.

 

[ONEDVSMOFO]

This is the process I did. Took about 7 hours with breaks:

1. Hand washed car
2. Iron X to remove metal particles. (This stinks really bad). Do it outside. I made the mistake of of using it inside my garage and it still stinks.
3. Rinsed car with soap and water
4. Clay bared the entire car
5. Hand wash again
6. Polished using Jet Seal and buffer
7. Lunch break
8. Used Eraser to remove polish waxes
9. Rinsed with water and soap
10. Dried car
11. Applied ceramic coating
12. Let coat sit for 24 hours
13. Sprayed on some Restore
14. Popped some ibuprofen and stared at car for a few hours.


I bought the ceramic coating on Amazon. It’s probably not as good as professional grade that some detailers may use, but I think it came out pretty good.

Is it acceptable to post product links? If it is I can link what I used.

 

[skrtskrt]

This is the process I did. Took about 7 hours with breaks:

1. Hand washed car
2. Iron X to remove metal particles. (This stinks really bad). Do it outside. I made the mistake of of using it inside my garage and it still stinks.
3. Rinsed car with soap and water
4. Clay bared the entire car
5. Hand wash again
6. Polished using Jet Seal and buffer
7. Lunch break
8. Used Eraser to remove polish waxes
9. Rinsed with water and soap
10. Dried car
11. Applied ceramic coating
12. Let coat sit for 24 hours
13. Sprayed on some Restore
14. Popped some ibuprofen and stared at car for a few hours.


I bought the ceramic coating on Amazon. It’s probably not as good as professional grade that some detailers may use, but I think it came out pretty good.

Is it acceptable to post product links? If it is I can link what I used.

Yes, please link what you used! Would like to know how much you spent compared to me going out and getting it done

 

[ONEDVSMOFO]

Iron X:

Carpro Iron X Iron Remover 500 ml with Sprayer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UM6DLE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2Q3VBbRXFV941

Clay bar:

Chemical Guys CLY_109 Light Duty Clay Bar and Luber Synthetic Lubricant Kit (16 oz) (2 Items) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002MAMBDU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5U3VBbPMCH20M

Polish:

Chemical Guys WAC_118_16 JetSeal Anti-Corrosion Sealant and Paint Protectant (16 oz) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TFE38A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9T3VBbXN2D5EH

Eraser:

Eraser Intense Oil & Polish Cleanser 1 Liter Refill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FY1E0HE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9R3VBb40Z6RBT

Ceramic Coating:
CarPro Cquartz UK 3.0_50ml Kit w/Reload https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D4NXNTV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qT3VBbM62H0JV

 

[skrtskrt]

Iron X:

Carpro Iron X Iron Remover 500 ml with Sprayer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UM6DLE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2Q3VBbRXFV941

Clay bar:

Chemical Guys CLY_109 Light Duty Clay Bar and Luber Synthetic Lubricant Kit (16 oz) (2 Items) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002MAMBDU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5U3VBbPMCH20M

Polish:

Chemical Guys WAC_118_16 JetSeal Anti-Corrosion Sealant and Paint Protectant (16 oz) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TFE38A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9T3VBbXN2D5EH

Eraser:

Eraser Intense Oil & Polish Cleanser 1 Liter Refill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FY1E0HE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9R3VBb40Z6RBT

Ceramic Coating:
CarPro Cquartz UK 3.0_50ml Kit w/Reload https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D4NXNTV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qT3VBbM62H0JV

Awesome! Can you send more pics of your 3 in different lighting?

 

[Trevor B]

I would recommend ceramic coating. I.ve it on my car and I love it
Btw, when did you order the car.
you used the referral code?
If not do you want to add mine? Please let me know

@Arul03 Dude ... quit spamming! Nobody wants to use your referral code.

 

[ONEDVSMOFO]

Awesome! Can you send more pics of your 3 in different lighting?

I don’t have very many yet. But these were taken shortly after I was done.

 

[zippy]

Every time I read a list of the steps and work required to DIY the fancy coating, the detail shop price seems more bearable