Ceramic coating legit?

[1990C4S]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

The problem is that wherever I park it, chicks like this just gather to admire it.

That happens as you begin to approach the point in life where someone will be collecting on your life insurance...

[WolfeMacleod]

Originally Posted by Nickshu

A real ceramic coating will last years. For example Opti-Coat is warrantied for 5 years and OP is warrantied for 8 years.

The cheap stuff yes you have to reapply it usually only lasts 1-2 years. Even less for the DIY stuff.

Much of the cost is in the paint prep before you permanently seal over it with ceramic (if using the good products), even new cars aren't good enough for coating.

Ceramic Pro has up to a lifetime warranty.

Lifetime.

I'm considering it for my Cayman and 911.
Was quoted $3000 for the Cayman a few days ago.

https://ceramicpro.com/

[Steve Carlton]

A lifetime warranty sounds dubious to me. I called Opti-Coat and they said their coating requires proper washing to stay on the car- no touch type car washes and clean mitts and towels when washing and drying. $3,000 sounds a lot like one is buying promises. I wouldn't want to front anybody that kind of money and hope for the best.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by Steve Carlton

A lifetime warranty sounds dubious to me. I called Opti-Coat and they said their coating requires proper washing to stay on the car- no touch type car washes and clean mitts and towels when washing and drying. $3,000 sounds a lot like one is buying promises. I wouldn't want to front anybody that kind of money and hope for the best.

If you go through the spinning brush style car washes then don’t waste your money on a ceramic coating. Nothing can protect against that.