I'm no longer a Ceramic Coating skeptic.....
11-12-2021, 06:10 AM
#21
Thanks for your input.
My C8 will always be garaged and I take good care of all my cars. I wash them and keep them clean. I live in Colorado and do not take my Corvette out when the weather is snowy or icy. Rain is handle-able as I always have all-season tires on all my cars, including my upcoming new 2022 C8.
I did not put any protective coatings on my previous Corvette, a 2016 Z51. When I sold it last may after owning it for 5 1/2 years it looked as good as new like I got it the very first day.
So under my ownership conditions I may not need to coat my C8.
My C8 will always be garaged and I take good care of all my cars. I wash them and keep them clean. I live in Colorado and do not take my Corvette out when the weather is snowy or icy. Rain is handle-able as I always have all-season tires on all my cars, including my upcoming new 2022 C8.
I did not put any protective coatings on my previous Corvette, a 2016 Z51. When I sold it last may after owning it for 5 1/2 years it looked as good as new like I got it the very first day.
So under my ownership conditions I may not need to coat my C8.
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cigarpoor (11-12-2021)
11-12-2021, 08:06 AM
#22
Instructor
He said they did only a one step correction, which is basically mild polishing. It’s a very smart move. Even minor paint correction is done before CC so that the paint quality is as good as possible. One wouldn’t be able to remove a swirl once CC is applied.
He is lucky only one step was needed. Believe it or not, some new cars need LOTS of correction!
He is lucky only one step was needed. Believe it or not, some new cars need LOTS of correction!
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MPSmith1 (11-12-2021)
11-12-2021, 09:04 AM
#24
For some reason the Ceramic Coating industry has adopted the term "paint correction". It's really a polishing of the vehicle surface to bring out the highest amont of luster possible. You needed to do this because the ceramic coating does not actually add much to the luster. The polishing is the key. The coating just locks in what luster they have brought out by polishing the paint. It so happens this polishing does remove minor blemishes and small paint imperfections during the polishing process. So this is where they get this term. Also, the polishing does make a big difference between what the brand new car paint looked like before the polishing began. It's very real. Don't be confused by the terminology. Whatever you call it, it's awesome and it can make a new car look even better.
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sdurg24 (12-04-2021)
11-12-2021, 09:15 AM
#26
@MMD Just curious, what will happen in 5 years if ceramic coated? Thanks.
11-12-2021, 09:37 AM
#27
Le Mans Master
11-12-2021, 09:41 AM
#28
Racer
You'll have a completely different opinion about having a vehicle coated and what a ceramic coating can and can't do. This is a sensitive topic for some. Many people have misperceptions about ceramic coatings. I will go not further as I do not wish to start a tit-for-tat flame war.
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11-12-2021, 10:00 AM
#30
I took ownership of my car 10 days after it was produced. The dealer did not wash it per my instructions. My detailer then gave me a "tour" of the paint surfaces under a detailer's light in my garage before taking it to his shop. Micro-abrasions, buffer trails, polish residue, etc. in various sections of the paint. That's why my car received paint correction before it was ceramic coated.
11-12-2021, 10:03 AM
#31
Drifting
I took ownership of my car 10 days after it was produced. The dealer did not wash it per my instructions. My detailer then gave me a "tour" of the paint surfaces under a detailer's light in my garage before taking it to his shop. Micro-abrasions, buffer trails, polish residue, etc. in various sections of the paint. That's why my car received paint correction before it was ceramic coated.
11-12-2021, 10:05 AM
#32
Burning Brakes
It's exceedingly rare for a vehicle to come off of the showroom floor without needing some form of paint correction. While you may not readily see it, under an inspection light (like many professional detailers use), they stand out and become readily apparent; especially if the dealership detailed the car prior to delivery, ie: swirls on a brand new car. A quality ceramic coating will deepen the shine and add a nice layer of gloss/protection over the clear coat. I'm actually surprised that people are still new to all of this in 2021.
11-12-2021, 10:23 AM
#33
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
It's exceedingly rare for a vehicle to come off of the showroom floor without needing some form of paint correction. While you may not readily see it, under an inspection light (like many professional detailers use), they stand out and become readily apparent; especially if the dealership detailed the car prior to delivery, ie: swirls on a brand new car. A quality ceramic coating will deepen the shine and add a nice layer of gloss/protection over the clear coat. I'm actually surprised that people are still new to all of this in 2021.
11-12-2021, 10:31 AM
#34
It's exceedingly rare for a vehicle to come off of the showroom floor without needing some form of paint correction. While you may not readily see it, under an inspection light (like many professional detailers use), they stand out and become readily apparent; especially if the dealership detailed the car prior to delivery, ie: swirls on a brand new car. A quality ceramic coating will deepen the shine and add a nice layer of gloss/protection over the clear coat. I'm actually surprised that people are still new to all of this in 2021.
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11-12-2021, 10:43 AM
#35
Melting Slicks
The thing to be skeptical about is if its worth paying an installer to do it, or just doing it yourself.
Paint Correction, Ceramic Coating, are not that difficult to do in one's garage.
Ceramic coatings are amazing if you like having a clean car. It not only speeds up the process it keeps the car from getting dirty in the first place. It's a no brainer.
Paint Correction, Ceramic Coating, are not that difficult to do in one's garage.
Ceramic coatings are amazing if you like having a clean car. It not only speeds up the process it keeps the car from getting dirty in the first place. It's a no brainer.
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11-12-2021, 10:43 AM
#36
I used to be pro ceramic coating, now I'm not. I have nothing against it though, the value just wasn't there for me to have it done again. If I did it myself I can see it being worth it, but I just don't have the patience.
11-12-2021, 10:47 AM
#38
Melting Slicks
I doubt that you will need to ceramic coat it as I doubt most Corvettes owners need to. You already know how well your maintenance habits have kept your previous car and the C8 will be no different. There’s no need to spend money and time solving problems you don’t actually have.
How is it not solving a problem?
11-12-2021, 10:54 AM
#39
Racer
The thing to be skeptical about is if its worth paying an installer to do it, or just doing it yourself.
Paint Correction, Ceramic Coating, are not that difficult to do in one's garage.
Ceramic coatings are amazing if you like having a clean car. It not only speeds up the process it keeps the car from getting dirty in the first place. It's a no brainer.
Paint Correction, Ceramic Coating, are not that difficult to do in one's garage.
Ceramic coatings are amazing if you like having a clean car. It not only speeds up the process it keeps the car from getting dirty in the first place. It's a no brainer.
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11-12-2021, 11:05 AM
#40
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
Most of us with C8's have more money that time i would imagine... If you have a garage, If you're not in the 70% of the country during winter season where temperatures are mainly below 40F. That may work out just great. Plus, did you see the latest poll of the age of C8 Owners... Majority of them are 50 and older.
