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What kind of spray on car wash do you prefer for quick cleanups?
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2021 Telluride Detailing Thread
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gman1868
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As a Griots junkie, I use their Spray On Car Wash. Meguiars and others have similar products you can get at the local auto parts stores. Advanced Auto parts does carry Griots as well. If you don't already have a ceramic coating, the Griots 3-in-1 Ceramic Spray On Wax is one of, if not the best spray product on the market. Any kind of ceramic coating makes it a lot easier to remove bug guts and bird poop without harming the paint.
Tortuga07
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How long does it last?
gman1868
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From the tests by ScottHD? Probably 6 months assuming you use a clay bar to clean it before you apply it. It lasts longer then almost all the others.
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sonup
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what you guys recommend for the black exterior trim and tires?
I am using Adam’s VRT and like it so far.
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Great thanks
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Aerospace 303 Protectant is also a popular one, that's what I use.
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gman1868
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Check out Scott HD for a long term test of trim products. One of the top performers should work!
gman1868
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The latest 41 way test update from Scott HD
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Nothing beats a nice clean vehicle.
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gman1868
The name is... Dumas.
Ceramic Spray Wax update from Scott HD:
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I found a place in Northern Virginia (I’m in Richmond, Virginia), that will add PPF, Ceramic and Tint to my incoming 2022 SX-P in GWP with tow and dune brown interior. The price I received is as follows.
Expel PPF “Full“ Premium Front end wrap for $2195.00
(they can also do a standard wrap for $1295.00 for the front end.)
Opti-Coat Pro ceramic coating with 5 year warranty $1299.00
(I could get the Opti-Coat Pro + for $1699.00 with a 7 year warrant. Any thoughts?)
Opti-Coat Pro ceramic coating of all four wheels inside and out $399.00
Prime XR Ceramic Tint 35%Front two doors $329.00
This includes paint correction and about 3 to 5 days to complete for an out the door price of $4222.00 with what I’ve agreed to so far.
What are your thoughts on this since my vehicle will be garage kept. Is this a fair price and do you recommend this for a new car that’s just been delivered or will be delivered?
Expel PPF “Full“ Premium Front end wrap for $2195.00
(they can also do a standard wrap for $1295.00 for the front end.)
Opti-Coat Pro ceramic coating with 5 year warranty $1299.00
(I could get the Opti-Coat Pro + for $1699.00 with a 7 year warrant. Any thoughts?)
Opti-Coat Pro ceramic coating of all four wheels inside and out $399.00
Prime XR Ceramic Tint 35%Front two doors $329.00
This includes paint correction and about 3 to 5 days to complete for an out the door price of $4222.00 with what I’ve agreed to so far.
What are your thoughts on this since my vehicle will be garage kept. Is this a fair price and do you recommend this for a new car that’s just been delivered or will be delivered?
Mind sharing what place? Im in NOVA and have called/visited soo many of them up in this area. Just wanted to see your place was one of the same places i had contacted to see if there was a difference in estimates.
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Detail Authority in Fairfax, Virginia. I spoke with John and was pleased with his knowledge.
Yep. That was one. And yes same price i received. 2195 full frontal. It is one of the better ones in this area from what i was told. I was actually just talking to a guy who has his own small customs shop and he just did an interview with them to be a ppf installer and tint installer. He is xpel certified. Spoke highly of them (detail authority).
Pro Shield was one of the others i have narrowed it down to. They deal with suntek though. He has the new suntek reaction with the ceramic built into it. He is a little cheaper but a little harder to communicate with. Just seems really busy and hard to get a hold of. He just opened a second shop in palm beach florida and splits time.
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gman1868
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That is extremely expensive. The best place in Minnesota, Midwest Clear Bra, charges half of that for Xpel brand PPF. The standard protection is $750, the Full Front is $1295. Check out this page for reference: CLEAR BRA PACKAGES
In addition, their price for the wheels is about right, assuming they do both the outside and the inside barrel of the wheels including preparation and coating. However, their price for ceramic coating the exterior is too high. A higher price for longer coverage is also a waste, there aren't any products on the market that will last that long.
I would search for another shop that uses a different ceramic coating. Midwest uses XPel Fusion Plus, one of the best products. There are several others that work well. However, the Opti Coat did not fare well in testing. Many of us stay up to date with Scott HD's channel on YouTube. He's done a lot of long term tests on a large variety of coatings. You probably saw the posts of his videos in this thread already
In this 34 way test you can see how long each coating lasted over the 2 1/2 year test. The Opti-Coat only lasted 12 months. The best coating products seem to be CQuartz UK 3.0, IGL Quartz, and Xpel Fusion is up there with them.
That is extremely expensive. The best place in Minnesota, Midwest Clear Bra, charges half of that for Xpel brand PPF. The standard protection is $750, the Full Front is $1295. Check out this page for reference: CLEAR BRA PACKAGES
In addition, their price for the wheels is about right, assuming they do both the outside and the inside barrel of the wheels including preparation and coating. However, their price for ceramic coating the exterior is too high. A higher price for longer coverage is also a waste, there aren't any products on the market that will last that long.
I would search for another shop that uses a different ceramic coating. Midwest uses XPel Fusion Plus, one of the best products. There are several others that work well. However, the Opti Coat did not fare well in testing. Many of us stay up to date with Scott HD's channel on YouTube. He's done a lot of long term tests on a large variety of coatings. You probably saw the posts of his videos in this thread already
In this 34 way test you can see how long each coating lasted over the 2 1/2 year test. The Opti-Coat only lasted 12 months. The best coating products seem to be CQuartz UK 3.0, IGL Quartz, and Xpel Fusion is up there with them.
It is expensive, but unfortunately for here in Northern Virginia, thats about the going rate for a full frontal. 1700 is cheapest but may not include the same stuff like heeadlights or mirrors. Typical price around here is 1800-2200 for a full frontal from a good installer using a good brand (installer is more important sometimes so its put on correctly). And thats just ppf. Ceramic is a whole different story!That is extremely expensive. The best place in Minnesota, Midwest Clear Bra, charges half of that for Xpel brand PPF. The standard protection is $750, the Full Front is $1295. Check out this page for reference: CLEAR BRA PACKAGES
In addition, their price for the wheels is about right, assuming they do both the outside and the inside barrel of the wheels including preparation and coating. However, their price for ceramic coating the exterior is too high. A higher price for longer coverage is also a waste, there aren't any products on the market that will last that long.
I would search for another shop that uses a different ceramic coating. Midwest uses XPel Fusion Plus, one of the best products. There are several others that work well. However, the Opti Coat did not fare well in testing. Many of us stay up to date with Scott HD's channel on YouTube. He's done a lot of long term tests on a large variety of coatings. You probably saw the posts of his videos in this thread already
In this 34 way test you can see how long each coating lasted over the 2 1/2 year test. The Opti-Coat only lasted 12 months. The best coating products seem to be CQuartz UK 3.0, IGL Quartz, and Xpel Fusion is up there with them.
gman1868
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For anyone still deciding which professional ceramic coating will work best, and therefore which detailer to use, here is the latest of the 42 Way test that is up to 23 months.
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They've upped their prices...here's a quote I got from them a week ago:That is extremely expensive. The best place in Minnesota, Midwest Clear Bra, charges half of that for Xpel brand PPF. The standard protection is $750, the Full Front is $1295. Check out this page for reference: CLEAR BRA PACKAGES
In addition, their price for the wheels is about right, assuming they do both the outside and the inside barrel of the wheels including preparation and coating. However, their price for ceramic coating the exterior is too high. A higher price for longer coverage is also a waste, there aren't any products on the market that will last that long.
I would search for another shop that uses a different ceramic coating. Midwest uses XPel Fusion Plus, one of the best products. There are several others that work well. However, the Opti Coat did not fare well in testing. Many of us stay up to date with Scott HD's channel on YouTube. He's done a lot of long term tests on a large variety of coatings. You probably saw the posts of his videos in this thread already
In this 34 way test you can see how long each coating lasted over the 2 1/2 year test. The Opti-Coat only lasted 12 months. The best coating products seem to be CQuartz UK 3.0, IGL Quartz, and Xpel Fusion is up there with them.
Full Front Clear Bra - $1800 plus tax. This covers your bumper, headlamps, full hood, full fenders, and side-view mirrors. We wrap the edges around the panels where possible for the best protection and most seamless look.
All our pricing includes the prep necessary for the application of the film. We also do door edge guard for free when you spend $300 or more with us. Both our 3M Pro Series and XPEL Ultimate Plus films carry a 10-year manufacturer backed warranty.
The 2 Front windows are $100 plus tax for the pair with our standard film, which has a lifetime warranty.
