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Joshw0000
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Had it on my Mustang for a couple years before I sold it. I wouldn't do it myself but if you can find someone reputable to do it for a good price its worth it. It'll pay for itself the first year
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4sfed
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I did it on my SHO. If they paint doesn't need correcting you COULD try it yourself..... But I usually recommend having it professionally done.
I used Adams polishes. They have a new version of the product that uses UV light to see where it's applied, and more importantly, where it's not (any spots you missed or laid it too heavy).
You won't believe the difference (look AND feel). It actually FEELS soft to the touch.
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I used Adams polishes. They have a new version of the product that uses UV light to see where it's applied, and more importantly, where it's not (any spots you missed or laid it too heavy).
You won't believe the difference (look AND feel). It actually FEELS soft to the touch.
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Bronco2fan
SHO Member
Absolutely worthwhile. I've had all my vehicles done, except the ZJ.
Joshw0000
SHO Member
In NC, my guy will do it for around a grand (paint, wheels, glass) and it comes with a 7 year warranty. Depending on the time of the year and how busy he is, he's offered for as low as $750. I've seen it go for much higher ($1,500+) but he treats us right so he'd be the only one I'd call.
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That is a good deal.
4sfed
SHO Member
I know friends have had it done at ziebart for about a grand but I doubt that included paint correction.....8t was a newer range rover.
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skyshadow07
On a mission to get below 4000lbs
^ That thing is clean
Hey thanks. Aaaand it's for sale!!
4sfed
SHO Member
After a ceramic coating.... You didn't know your car could be so shiny.
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How much? I got 2014 non pp id trade you for it, lol
lol what you have and what I have are basically the same car. but thanks lol
Matt M PA
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I'm a believer. I've treated all our cars with Enviroshield by DuraGloss. There's a cleaning product that goes on like an old school wax....wipe on- buff off. Then, apply the coating. Spritz onto the applicator and apply to surface. As you apply it, it will disappear. Move onto the next area.
It's supposed to last two years. I try to take good care of my stuff, so the real test is my wife's EcoSport. She's less than, well, particular. I don't wash her car all that often...but after a rain it looks like it was washed.
It's supposed to last two years. I try to take good care of my stuff, so the real test is my wife's EcoSport. She's less than, well, particular. I don't wash her car all that often...but after a rain it looks like it was washed.
DouglasB_SHO
Former owner 2011 SHO
I completely believe in the nano-ceramic coatings. However, after my (short and long ago) time working for Ziebart, they're more short term presentation over long term results. My feel (after many years away from them) is that there is merit to the products and approaches, but the pressure on their franchisees to produce results (throughput) over rode the best intentions of the franchise owners to do good service for their customers. In my experience, Ziebart (corporate) didn't really care about what happened when the customer took their car out of the shop. That part was left to the local franchisee to deal with. Not a great business model for long term relationships.
Cheesehead
SHO Member
I am on the fence with the ceramic coatings. I purchased my SHO in March, low mileage 2018 with 9K on it, so I took it to my local shop and for $300 they put on the "1 year" package. It looked amazing and has most certainly protected my paint last winter. Last month I used the booster spray to re-coat the paint. Once again, not bad. I did notice one blemish from the original install so I used cleaner wax to remove it which it did. I then decided to wax the hood just for ***** and giggles as it hasn't been looking the best lately. WOW. There is the deep shine that I have been missing. So though old school wax isn't nearly as durable, boy do I miss it. Because it's time consuming, my plan is every time I wash the car I am just going to wax a portion of the car afterwards, maybe the front doors. Then I can compare the look over time. Pretty sure before the snow flies I will take it in and get it coated again just to be safe because the science makes sense to me.
Sgtmeatsauce1
2013 SHO +pp
Try Collinite 476s, best wax, car wash friendly ....
RonPorter
SHO Club of America
I had to look up the current Collinite 845 & 476 waxes, as years back, they were pure carnauba, which is only good for cars that never see the elements, and lasts about a week out of a car cover.
Looks like they've added polymer to their formulations. The folks who enjoyed waxing their cars every two weeks are, well, mostly dead.
Personally, I like NXT, a full polymer wax, for the once a year exercise in torture! Yeah, I don't do car shows!
Looks like they've added polymer to their formulations. The folks who enjoyed waxing their cars every two weeks are, well, mostly dead.
Personally, I like NXT, a full polymer wax, for the once a year exercise in torture! Yeah, I don't do car shows!
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