car coating

[INair67]

I have not tested for 5 years, but I can say for sure the beading effect is there after 3 years. They provide a guarantee for 5 years. I had a part of the car accidentally waxed, and can see the difference.

 

[JBJB]

Jhgooi, coating can't prevent watermark. My car got plenty of watermarks especially on the roof and front bonnet even through I wash every week. Seeing the condition of the coating now, really wasted my effort to maintain for the past 1 year.

Agreed. I'm using OptiCoat and also face the watermark problem (I wash my car once a week).

In fact, I have a suspicion that OptiCoat actually attracts more watermarks. My other cars without OptiCoat don't get as many watermarks. This is evident on the body and particularly on the windshield.

I'm gonna get my car polished next to remove the OptiCoat and go back to regular waxing.

 

[F10 CREW]

Hi JBJB, Was considering opti coat. After reading your comments on the water marks... I now have my doubts. What did you change to after removing the opti coat? Care to share?

 

[etquah]

Anyone tried G techniq coating before ?

 

[F10 CREW]

Hi etquah, any website to check on G Tecnique coating?

 

[bmwjunkie]

Hi guys, anyone here tried G Guard coating with Xpel film? They got a package that has both film and coating (7 layers), but I would like to get some of the member's feedback here please

Anyone tried Ceramic Pro? I like their offer, 10 layers! But they don't do film

The other alternative is Autodetailer at JayaOne, looks super nice, my 528 would feel like a Proton though among all the Ferraris and Lambos over there though

 

[kuntakinte]

I actually paid a deposit for ceramic coat 3 layer with interior but held off for now due to the fact that the dealer gave a complimentary ceramic coat. It was called gyneon Quartz and done by regal valet. There is an annual maintenance I was told, around $250.

I've used opti coat before and not too pleased with the results especially the water spot marks. I must say I'm pretty impressed with ceramic coating. I'll be doing the full ceramic pro coating within 3 -6months time

 

[F10 CREW]

I am doing my ceramic coating in January 2015. Will post the results. Hopefully they will do a good job.

 

[Q_Mika]

Diamondbrite anyone? I was offered RM1,588 for it (6 years warranty)

 

[SilverBullet]

I believe this thread would be more meaningful if complete scope of works and prices were stated. I was recently quoted as below:

1) Opticoat: Exterior detailing + coating of paint surfaces, lights, trim and outside of the rims. Interior will be detailed as well. Price for E92 is around RM2.2-2.4k. Leather coating is additional RM200. Shop location - Kota Damansara

2) PPS Teflon Coating (thickness and hardness lower compared to glass/ceramic based coatings): Exterior detailing + coating RM1280, Interior cleaning RM300, Interior protection RM200, Total = RM1780, after discount RM1600. Need to send for touch up and maintenance every 6 months - RM150. Shop location - Shine n Shield, Sunway. (Many 335i friends recommended this product, they're very satisfied with the lasting gloss and zero scratches, possibly attributed to the bi-annually maintenance)

Would love to know prices and services offered for Ceramic Pro and Diamond Brite.

 

[F10 CREW]

Hi, I have the prices in my email but I cannot cut and paste. Weird. Tried to PM Silverbullet the info but it states that user cannot receive messages. Suspect in box is full. Any recommendation on how I can copy and paste on the reply as its a lot to re type.

 

[F10 CREW]

Managed to cut and paste paragraph by paragraph from my email correspondence with Ceramic Pro.

Below are our packages & promotional prices (based on 520d- Medium car size)

For package details, you can click here http://www.ceramicpro.com.my/packages-2/

1)Bronze - RM 1,399 (Original Price RM1,499) <2 years warranty>
- 1 Layer Ceramic Pro coating

2)Silver - RM 2,199 (Original Price RM2,899) <5 years warranty>
- 3 Layers Ceramic Pro coating

3)Gold - RM 4,199 (Original Price RM5,299) <7 years warranty>
- 6 Layers Ceramic Pro coating
- Full interior coating with Ceramic Pro Leather/Plastic/Rubber/Textile

4)Platinum - RM 6,199 (Original Price RM7,899) <Lifetime warranty>
- 10 Layers Ceramic Pro coating
- Full interior coating with Ceramic Pro 9H

*All the packages above will includes Ceramic Pro Nano Polish, 1 layer of Ceramic Pro PLASTIC/RUBBER (all exterior plastic/rubber surfaces) & 1 layer Ceramic Pro RAIN (all window glasses) and 1 layer Ceramic Pro
coating on headlamps & rims.

Yours Faithfully : In my opinion, would be a nice package if the silver package includes the full interior coating.

 

[F10 CREW]

Here are the questions that I asked :

1. How much will Silver, gold or platinum cost for an Alpine White BMW520d?
Kindly refer above for the pricelist

2. I am getting the car new. Do I need to send it for polish and waxing before sending the car to you?

Before the Ceramic Pro 9H coating application, we'll perform 3 steps polish to remove all defects such as swirls, minor scratches & watermarks

3. How long does it take?

Silver package : min 8 hours

Gold package : 1 full day (collect car next day)

Platinum package : 2 full days

4. What does the warranty?

Ceramic Pro warrants on environmental fallout such as birdrops,road tars & trees saps will not damage the original paint

5. How often do I need to send it in for a re-coat?
There'll be an annual maintenance (once a year). Maintenance job includes defect inspection (touch up if necessary) & application
of Ceramic Pro SPORT(maintenance coating) for the whole exterior body. 1st year is FOC while subsequent year is RM299 only. 
**For Platinum package owners, maintenance fee will be waived for every years.

6.  In future, if I decide to re-spray the car, is it easy to remove the coat before they spray the new paint?

To an experienced painters, wet sanding will be performed before they proceed for repainting

7. Are there any problems with water marks especially after a rainy session?
Based on the mature markets like Ceramic Pro US, AUS, Germany, Sweden, Jap & EU countries, the risk of getting watermarks are
very low. If yes, it do happens, Ceramic Pro Msia will fix it for FOC.

8. Warranty cover water marks? What does your warranty cover?

Ceramic Pro warrants on environmental fallout such as birdrops,road tars & trees saps will not damage the original paint.

**Ceramic Pro Msia also will provide recoat for FOC for certains panels knocked down due to accidents.

9. How long does it take for ceramic pro to settled ? Do I need to avoid rain during the first 24 hours?
In order for Ceramic Pro 9H to have full cure time, it requires 72 hours. With our Infrared Curing System, curing time can be
reduced to 24 hours.

10. Will washing with soap remove the ceramic coating over time?
Basically no chemicals can dissolved the Ceramic Pro 9H except wet sanding/forcefully polishing machines.

Yours faithfully : I hope this help you guys!

 

[kuntakinte]

Agree with bro YF, would have been nice if they had included interior coating as well. I took up the silver package with an additional $499 promo (normal 699) for interior coat. Will be doing mine sometime later as I was already given a complimentary ceramic coat by regal valet's gynaeon Quartz

 

[F10 CREW]

Now I am curious if we should organize a group buy if we have the numbers? Anyone interested .... just to gauge?

 

[SilverBullet]

Count me in for the Ceramic Pro, including interior coating. Thanks

 

[F10 CREW]

Will try to talk to the ceramic pro people to see if they can come up with a special package for the group buy. Anyone else interested can pm me for me to collect for the group buy.

 

[F10 CREW]

Once I get confirmation from ceramic pro, how do I get approval from the committee to proceed under the group buy section? Any pointers?

 

[kuntakinte]

Bro yf, I'd suggest for you to try coax them into signing up as an official vendor of the club with the carrots of interested parties that may want to do the coating.

Try to help the club as that's how to we got together in the first place..

 

[bmwjunkie]

Took the plunge and sent mine to Autodetailer today morning, the whole job will take 4 days to complete for detailing, coating and film. Saw some really expensive cars there and there were some really cool films that they offer for matt finishes, saw a Porsche with a whole body totally covered in gun metal film, absolutely cool!