Post by: Rainier10 on December 19, 2022, 06:13:05 PM
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Post by: Stein on December 19, 2022, 07:42:42 PM
I did it myself, probably wouldn't pay someone as you can get about 80% of the effect with the spray on bottles and DIY. They will work nearly as well, but you will have to reapply several times a year vs once every year or two for quality ceramic.
If you want protection, go for Paint Protection Film.
Post by: Rainier10 on December 19, 2022, 08:02:23 PM
Wrap is more expensive than ceramic but the wrap you just remove and scratches are gone.
Can you buff the scratches out of ceramic and reapply?
Post by: Stein on December 19, 2022, 08:08:41 PM
Good to know. My original thought was a clear wrap but that is going to scratch up. Sounds like ceramic will as well.
Wrap is more expensive than ceramic but the wrap you just remove and scratches are gone.
Can you buff the scratches out of ceramic and reapply?
Yeah. It might offer a bit of protection but not much. You really can't tell it's there, kind of like a wax but different technology. If you have a shop do it, they usually want to paint correct before they coat and then you would have to go back in and get any scratches worked out and ceramic reapplied in that area.
I do it all myself so I just remove scratches whenever I get them and reapply. With ceramic it's a bit tricky as the commercial product is only good for a short period once you open the bottle, so it might be tough to get only a small area coated. I've never been to a shop, but that would be my thoughts.
You can buy similar stuff on Amazon and DIY or go with a spray bottle. If you DIY, you probably want to strip wash, decontaminate, clay bar, polish, wash, then apply if you are going full ceramic.
With the spray bottle stuff, just treat it like a wax, wash then apply or do more steps if you want a better outcome.
Post by: Rainier10 on December 19, 2022, 08:45:02 PM
Post by: MADMAX on December 19, 2022, 08:54:48 PM
Works great and my truck always looks clean
I dont bushwhack with it, but I do use it
White truck also
Post by: Pnwrider on December 19, 2022, 09:42:46 PM
Post by: b23 on December 20, 2022, 01:18:01 AM
Having a Pro detail shop do a ceramic finish on your vehicle isn't cheap, I think my wife's car was right around $700 but that was a full detail inside and out and ceramic coating, but her car is still as slick as it was when they first did it last spring. It's pretty impressive stuff because even when it's really dirty, everything washes right off and it seems like it stays cleaner forever between washings.
One thing you'll want to be mindful of if you have a vehicle ceramic coated is water spots because the water pretty much instantly beads, if the water beads dry they'll cause water spots.
Post by: Angry Perch on December 20, 2022, 07:41:21 AM
Truck is white. All of my trucks have been white so the scratches don’t show up as much.
Exactly! I have a 2012 F-150 that's seen more than its share of brush, and it really hides it well.
Post by: M_ray on December 20, 2022, 09:16:15 AM
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Post by: NOCK NOCK on December 21, 2022, 01:20:26 PM
Truck is white. All of my trucks have been white so the scratches don’t show up as much.
Exactly! I have a 2012 F-150 that's seen more than its share of brush, and it really hides it well.
A truck is like a tool in a tool chest meant to be used, I wear my scratches like a badge of honor! :chuckle:
100% on both of these. :yeah: ALL of my vehicles over the years have always been white.
Post by: Rainier10 on December 21, 2022, 01:43:16 PM
For sure. I remember hunting the umptanum muzzy elk. Guy said nice truck. I said thanks just got it last week. He says how did you get up here? I drove. Well don't go down pine, that is so overgrown you will destroy that truck. Uh....I came up pine. :yike:Truck is white. All of my trucks have been white so the scratches don’t show up as much.
Exactly! I have a 2012 F-150 that's seen more than its share of brush, and it really hides it well.A truck is like a tool in a tool chest meant to be used, I wear my scratches like a badge of honor! :chuckle:
100% on both of these. :yeah: ALL of my vehicles over the years have always been white.
Another year and another new truck just before Swakane archery season. "You're going to ride with someone else this year and not take that up the hill right?" Why would I wait a year to scratch it up? Up the hill I went.
With all of that said if there was a product that would protect it from the abuse I would certainly do it. I have all kinds of aftermarket stuff on order to make the truck better than factory. If there was something I could do to make the factory paint more durable I would love to.
Sounds like the ceramic coat will help a little but will still scratch the same and may be tougher to repair. I guess I will wait to hear more on that.
Post by: NOCK NOCK on December 21, 2022, 01:55:52 PM
Post by: thinkingman on December 21, 2022, 02:21:52 PM
And no, nothing short of film is going to protect you from backcountry pinstriping.
Post by: fishngamereaper on December 21, 2022, 03:39:35 PM
Durable and easy to fix. The more we cover with it the more I like it.
Post by: Stein on December 21, 2022, 04:11:17 PM
I don't hesitate going pretty much anywhere I think I can get without getting stuck but also like my truck to look as good as possible.
It was surprising to me to see what you can get out in a few minutes with a dual action polisher. My truck looks better than 95% of my neighbors that never get off pavement.
Post by: bearhunter99 on December 21, 2022, 04:32:42 PM
I need to have some work done to my truck to fix a few dents (my wife ran over a poor little defenseless Subaru in a parking lot...), plus I replaced the tailgate with one that has a step but is a different color and the typical Ford paint peel on the front of the hood, but want to get the whole thing painted when its done. I don't take it in the sticks much anymore but do occasionally brush up against sagebrush. I apologize if this derails the thread but it seems like this might be a good option to ceramic?
Post by: Crunchy on December 21, 2022, 05:12:39 PM
Most of the hunting damage I get to paint are very light scratches from sage and tree branches. I usually spend an afternoon each spring getting them all out and a bit of touchup paint for rock chips. It's very easy to do and inexpensive.
I don't hesitate going pretty much anywhere I think I can get without getting stuck but also like my truck to look as good as possible.
It was surprising to me to see what you can get out in a few minutes with a dual action polisher. My truck looks better than 95% of my neighbors that never get off pavement.
what are you using with your DA MACHINE? I've got one and my truck will need a good buffing to remove some light scratches.
Post by: Rainier10 on December 21, 2022, 07:47:59 PM
Post by: Stein on December 21, 2022, 08:30:35 PM
Most of the hunting damage I get to paint are very light scratches from sage and tree branches. I usually spend an afternoon each spring getting them all out and a bit of touchup paint for rock chips. It's very easy to do and inexpensive.
I don't hesitate going pretty much anywhere I think I can get without getting stuck but also like my truck to look as good as possible.
It was surprising to me to see what you can get out in a few minutes with a dual action polisher. My truck looks better than 95% of my neighbors that never get off pavement.
what are you using with your DA MACHINE? I've got one and my truck will need a good buffing to remove some light scratches.
I have 2 go-to's, both from Chemical Guys. VSS and a yellow pad for light stuff and an orange pad with C4 if I have heavy oxidation on the paint (I did my 2000 Silverado) or if you have some deeper stuff. The C4 sometimes needs a second polish with something like VSS or sometimes it's fine on it's own depending on the color.
Most stuff the VSS works great as a one-step unless you paint is old and you need to cut the top junky oxidized stuff off. I use VSS probably 95% of the time.
I'm sure other brands work as good, it's not rocket science, just light abrasive paste.
I also use the same thing on my boat if I get a bit frisky with the Everett launch docks and end up with white bumper rub.