Ceramic coat detail
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The Jagster
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Just came across this product: Topcoat F11
https://topcoat.store/
I watched a video that came up on my FB newsfeed. Appeared to be quite effective and easy to apply. It can also be used on acrylics, vinyl & leather etc..
Anybody tried it?
https://topcoat.store/
I watched a video that came up on my FB newsfeed. Appeared to be quite effective and easy to apply. It can also be used on acrylics, vinyl & leather etc..
Anybody tried it?
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Anonymous
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https://glossboss.de/en/gtechniq-crystal-serum-test-application/
but be carefull ... leave to the professionals
but be carefull ... leave to the professionals
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Anonymous
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i'm picking up my black f type tomorrow and am having the car detailed and then ceramic coated beforehand.
As i live in a hard water area i normally use an Agua Gleam water softening cartridge system on my rinse water. This makes an incredible difference by virtually eliminating every water spot that appears even after drying.
Assuming that this is still safe to use on the ceramic coat?
As i live in a hard water area i normally use an Agua Gleam water softening cartridge system on my rinse water. This makes an incredible difference by virtually eliminating every water spot that appears even after drying.
Assuming that this is still safe to use on the ceramic coat?
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Anonymous
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Thanks Zyp
bigknd
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As above I use this DI Filter
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/11-Litre-DI-Pressure-Vessel-Filled-with-Best-115-Grade-Virgin-Resin-Fittings/122397708114?epid=675898007&hash=item1c7f78cf52:g:~IgAAOxypNtSnzZi
Cheaper in the long run as it's refillable, just wash of and walk away no water stains even in if left to dry in sunlight
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/11-Litre-DI-Pressure-Vessel-Filled-with-Best-115-Grade-Virgin-Resin-Fittings/122397708114?epid=675898007&hash=item1c7f78cf52:g:~IgAAOxypNtSnzZi
Cheaper in the long run as it's refillable, just wash of and walk away no water stains even in if left to dry in sunlight
Dan_Veluwe
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I had a bit of a bummer.. ..absolutely no knowledge of the coatings , only had my D3 treated last year and that still looks good..
But the guy who did that wasn't to be reached and I had to choose between silly money [ € 1200 ] or a extremely cheap € 375...
The guy offering the cheap version runs a carwash and is a professional car painter, all the background one could hope for..
The coatings are a sideline for him, he likes to bind customers for the carwash [= frequent] and dent repair [ = big bucks ].
Sadly he didn't do a very good job and now the swirlls show in [or under] the coating. I really don't need another fight as
I have several lawsuits with the local council and tax authorities on my hands.. So I agreed to get the expense covered in
car washing... Better then nothing..
My message is : don't go for the story of the seller. Try to get in touch with previous clients. Recent ánd old...
I will wait now for two years for this coating to wear off and then have it done by the € 1200 guy...
But the guy who did that wasn't to be reached and I had to choose between silly money [ € 1200 ] or a extremely cheap € 375...
The guy offering the cheap version runs a carwash and is a professional car painter, all the background one could hope for..
The coatings are a sideline for him, he likes to bind customers for the carwash [= frequent] and dent repair [ = big bucks ].
Sadly he didn't do a very good job and now the swirlls show in [or under] the coating. I really don't need another fight as
I have several lawsuits with the local council and tax authorities on my hands.. So I agreed to get the expense covered in
car washing... Better then nothing..
My message is : don't go for the story of the seller. Try to get in touch with previous clients. Recent ánd old...
I will wait now for two years for this coating to wear off and then have it done by the € 1200 guy...
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Anonymous
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so does ceramic help avoid scratches or just help keep it cleaner?
Most (all?) ceramic coatings of good quality is a lot harder than the top paint, so it will be more scratch resistant (specially regarding swirlmarks from washing). It will not help much against stone chips though, however the few chips I have gotten seems to be smaller than what I have experienced on other cars - so maybe it helps to reduce the size of the stone chips?
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Anonymous
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after looking at bigknd's suggestion i decided to treat myself in the hope it will outlast the Aqua Gleam cartridges. I decided to give a test flight last night once temperature had dropped.
so a quick damp over with hose, double bucket wash with lambs wool mitt, standard rinse and then about 4 watering cans of the DI'd water.
most of it sheeted off nicely. I also have a thing about whizzing around the block to dry off the discs and this has the benefit of getting rid of 95% of the residing water.
Having put it to bed in the garage overnight i was delighted to find not one single water spot! Living in a very hard water area that is mighty impressive. one very happy bunny.
so a quick damp over with hose, double bucket wash with lambs wool mitt, standard rinse and then about 4 watering cans of the DI'd water.
most of it sheeted off nicely. I also have a thing about whizzing around the block to dry off the discs and this has the benefit of getting rid of 95% of the residing water.
Having put it to bed in the garage overnight i was delighted to find not one single water spot! Living in a very hard water area that is mighty impressive. one very happy bunny.
