Originally Posted by
Rlynch03
Completely apprectiate the feedback. Just to debate it a little in case it changes your opinion and this is what sold me.
They reapply at year 5.
They reapply or touch up if it isn’t shinning nice...
Backed by the dealer. That said maybe they argue or don’t reapply if I want a refresh not sure...
I agree nothing last for 10 yrs or really even 5yrs but if the dealer truly stands behind a highly polished appearance, it’s a bit hard to argue. No???
doesn't change my opinion as even still, 5 years is beyond what even the best Ceramics are going to last on anything other than a weekend toy. Again, these types of sales are primarily profit centers that sell into the peace of mind aspect buyers are looking to have. That's fine if you're good with it and waiting 5 years for a reapplication. For them to simply "re apply" after 5 years is silly IMO. Daily drivers are going to need to be buffed every 1-2 years, especially if in nasty climates with snow. Road Grime will build up on them and need to be removed and it's not going to simply come off with a wash. Anyone who has detailed cars, even me on mine that I keep perfect, has road grime that gets removed yearly with a light polish. Once that light polish is done the ceramic is gone and it will need re-done. So for anyone to claim they are going to simply re-coat and go after 5 years is laughable honestly. Don't believe me then spend an hour on any reputable detailing forum and find out.
the key I will add to any shine is the polish job not the end product. keep that in mind. I do detailing work and have for years and in the end, a flawless finish coated with even a cheap wax will always look far far better than the very best product over top of a surface that has swirls in it. This is the #1 reason why I always inform everyone from my customers to forum members that a detailer with experience correcting paint will yield far better results. Shiny swirls are good for some but they are far inferior than a correctly polished vehicle.
I highly highly doubt the dealer is correcting the vehicle but if they are indeed correcting (which is the price is high, I hope they are) then keep in mind that correction will need to be protected not by applying a solid product but also your washing and drying technique. More on that later. For now I hope the above makes sense. In the end, it's your money, but if you do their deal, your car won't be anywhere near one done by me or any other hobbyist or detailer even after just 1 year. Not everyone wants to mess around washing and polishing cars I get it, but just telling you what the real-deal is. Personally, polishing and coating a car is pretty darn easy. Just a matter of investing in the right buffer, a few products and having at it. I've walked more than a handful here how to do it and many others have done so on their own.
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Good to hear!
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