Discussion
.. paint coatings.
Has anyone had or self applied a nano spec ceramic coating to their car? I've used Si3D ceramic on a Lambretta I own which has won 11 first place concours awards with no issues. Anyone else used this /something to better effect?
Looking to do my Cayman with ceramic..
Has anyone had or self applied a nano spec ceramic coating to their car? I've used Si3D ceramic on a Lambretta I own which has won 11 first place concours awards with no issues. Anyone else used this /something to better effect?
Looking to do my Cayman with ceramic..
Had CeramicPro applied to my (just sold) GT4. It made the process of cleaning so easy and the results excellent.
So impressed with Ceramic coating, we had Kisho (thought we try different product) applied to my partners Macan. She loves how it makes cleaning quicker - means I have more time for other jobs she wants doing!
Getting coating applied to new GT4 when it arrives in Feb. So you could say I’m a convert to ceramic coating.
So impressed with Ceramic coating, we had Kisho (thought we try different product) applied to my partners Macan. She loves how it makes cleaning quicker - means I have more time for other jobs she wants doing!
Getting coating applied to new GT4 when it arrives in Feb. So you could say I’m a convert to ceramic coating.
adrianhannen said:
Sounds like I need to do some research ...
So many products out there tbh - they all seem to give roughly the same result and, when applied to PPF, make life so much easier
I was told (by someone that fits PPF) that putting a ceramic coating on top of the self-healing PPF stops it from self-healing. No idea if that's true but I can see the logic to itSo many products out there tbh - they all seem to give roughly the same result and, when applied to PPF, make life so much easier
worldwidewebs said:
I was told (by someone that fits PPF) that putting a ceramic coating on top of the self-healing PPF stops it from self-healing. No idea if that's true but I can see the logic to it
That was my concern when I them both applied - but it seems like standard practice by all of the suppliers/fitters (only 3 admittedly) I have spoken with. I guess it is their interest to sell me both. I can only go on the results I have experienced which is positive - i.e. no stone chip damage to the PPF+coated areas and easy cleaning.Self healing is a myth anyway.
Having had 9 cars PPFed now with all the different films from the old thick arourfend to the latest ‘self healing’ suntek and Xpel
They all behave in the same way. And when they get chipped (esp in front of the rear wheel - lotus particularly good at destroying PPF there) they stay chipped until replaced (which I do when the drying towel snags on the PPF).
Healing from scratches? Not really any real evidence of that either.
Wouldn’t have a new car without it though. You can remove badly damaged PPF (again, only really done it on lotus in front of rear wheels) and the paint is still perfect underneath. It isn’t magic at healing though.
Having had 9 cars PPFed now with all the different films from the old thick arourfend to the latest ‘self healing’ suntek and Xpel
They all behave in the same way. And when they get chipped (esp in front of the rear wheel - lotus particularly good at destroying PPF there) they stay chipped until replaced (which I do when the drying towel snags on the PPF).
Healing from scratches? Not really any real evidence of that either.
Wouldn’t have a new car without it though. You can remove badly damaged PPF (again, only really done it on lotus in front of rear wheels) and the paint is still perfect underneath. It isn’t magic at healing though.
Jimbo_vx said:
Self healing is a myth anyway.
Having had 9 cars PPFed now with all the different films from the old thick arourfend to the latest ‘self healing’ suntek and Xpel
They all behave in the same way. And when they get chipped (esp in front of the rear wheel - lotus particularly good at destroying PPF there) they stay chipped until replaced (which I do when the drying towel snags on the PPF).
Healing from scratches? Not really any real evidence of that either.
Wouldn’t have a new car without it though. You can remove badly damaged PPF (again, only really done it on lotus in front of rear wheels) and the paint is still perfect underneath. It isn’t magic at healing though.
it heals swirls with hot water, it's not going to heal holes !!!Having had 9 cars PPFed now with all the different films from the old thick arourfend to the latest ‘self healing’ suntek and Xpel
They all behave in the same way. And when they get chipped (esp in front of the rear wheel - lotus particularly good at destroying PPF there) they stay chipped until replaced (which I do when the drying towel snags on the PPF).
Healing from scratches? Not really any real evidence of that either.
Wouldn’t have a new car without it though. You can remove badly damaged PPF (again, only really done it on lotus in front of rear wheels) and the paint is still perfect underneath. It isn’t magic at healing though.
Summit_Detailing said:
Gtechniq HALO is designed to be applied to PPF & vinyl wraps. Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light is very easy to use if you are looking to DIY on the painted panels.
Cheers,
Chris
The gtechniq serum light was one I was looking at. I've got other gtechniq products which themselves are excellent. Cheers,
Chris
Thanks for all the replies so far..
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