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  1. #1
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    Ceramic Coating

    Has anyone applied or had Ceramic Coating on their car?

    I am considering fixing about 10 dings out of the my 2007 Z4 and getting a Ceramic Coating to bring it up a level.

    The reviews of Ceramic Coating are very positive.

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    The coating sounds good. I would think you would want your paint to be in as great a condition as possible. I'm still trying to get watermarks off my 03 Black Z4. It's driving me crazy, others don't see them but I do.

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    I know that feeling. I see every imperfection. They have to get the paint in great condition, claybar the car and apply the ceramic coating.

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    I washed my Sapphire Black Metallic when I got it. It was always garaged. I put a clay bar on it, I poloshe'd it by hand and then waxed it. My son sees it and says, what about the water spots. I go out and buy a dual action , random orbital polisher and get Meguiars scratch and swirl remover. Spend a little time on it, take it out into the bright sun, can't see them .Bring it back in the garage, there they are. I need a different product for slight scratches and spots, and something to get the touch up blobs of paint to blend in flat.

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    I've had a few black cars over the years, a Corvette, Mercury Capri II, a Mazda RX7, a Mazda Pickup and a really dark blue 750i, and the are stunning when freshly washed and waxed. Drive them 3 feet and it's another story - I avoid dark colors now.

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    I have plenty of time, only had the car since April. It stays in my garage. I'm not driving it in the rain. I'll work on it until I get the right product or technique. Meanwhile putting new wheels and tires on it. This is my first black vehicle.

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    I have to get the dings out first, there are about 10 of them and they want about $400 dollars.

    It is expensive being good looking.

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    Thats a lot for PDR at least near me. I paid $150 to get rid of 6 and guy spent an hour reducing the size on a 7th

    Ceramic coatings are great. Buddy ceramic coated my black x5 before he sold it to me. Really helps keep it clean but still requires maintenance washes and etc

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    For hard water marks and swirls, the best thing to do is a good washing, first, followed by clay-baring it. And follow that up with a very fine polish. THEN use a good quality ceramic coating, It's a lot of work but the compliments you'll get are the best reward for your efforts.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tombrhill View Post
    The coating sounds good. I would think you would want your paint to be in as great a condition as possible. I'm still trying to get watermarks off my 03 Black Z4. It's driving me crazy, others don't see them but I do.

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    I want to have the PDR guy go over my black Z before getting a ceramic coating. Until then, I had it professionally polished and use 303 Graphene about every 3 washes. It's a fantastic product and water spots and bug guts are not an issue.

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