Has anyone ceramic coated their car? If so, which ceramic coating, how long ago, result and durability? If you would care to share, how much did it cost? Do you think it has made a difference? Was it a worthwhile investment? Thanks.
This is a really subjective topic and you will get very varying views.
From experience, a huge amount will actually depend on the quality of the prep and polishing before hand by the detailer. You get what you pay for there. Personally, I wouldn’t strongly consider it unless you plan to keep the car for more than 3 years. Otherwise you are just paying for the expense for the next owner.
Coating quality also varies hugely, with most being poor quality with minimal longevity.
Of those I’ve either had applied or researched, and may be biased as a result, I believe Modesta is one of the best out there. It needs to be cured with infrared light for a number of days though so can take a bit longer in terms of overall process.
No ceramic coating will really protect against scratching (you’ll need PPF for that) but a good quality ceramic coating will definitely improve gloss appearance of the paint work, has very good hydrophobic quality and personally I did find made cleaning easier as dirt, tar etc washed off much easier.
Is it worth it? I’m not sure. Would I do it again? Possibly, with the right coating, at the right cost and with the right detailer. But don’t be sucked in by misleading claims that your paintwork becomes bullet proof to swirls or dirt.
