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The 5 year is 5 year from the service date. If you keep up with the yearly maintenance, it extends the warranty.
Oof, it definitely wonât keep the scratches like that away. Though surface damage did seem to wipe off. Where I really noticed it the most was at the self car wash; high pressure soap, water and dry with rags. No need to scrub.
Ceramic is definitely bells and whistles, time will tell if it is snake oil or actually works very well. I know that Tesla owners definitely need a ceramic coating or clear bra with their paint issues.
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Admittedly Iâm not an expert on this, but âceramic coatingâ sounds on the level of getting a shaman to bless your car (for only $750, dealer special!)
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On one hand, I can see that, on the other, you can see the real application. I think itâs really more up to the end user on wether itâs worth it or not. $200? no brainer. $500? still worth it. $1K? definitely need to think about it. The price might come down as ceramic products start getting more reliable competition and more detailers become certified.
There are definitely ceramic products that are largely water and have a bit of hydrophobic built in, but wear off quickly. Others have a stronger bond, specially with multiple applications and curing. I would say that the $750 would definitely be a ripoff from a dealer, if it werenât for external ceramic services going for similar pricing or higher. It also comes down to what ceramic the dealer is using, is it that 1 week ceramic spray or are they doing multilayer coats?
Most things Iâve read seem to suggest that the bulk of the cost when you are paying that kind of money is labor for paint correction and prep work. If that was done then itâs probably not an unreasonable cost. If they just applied it without doing all of that then itâs probably a bit of a rip.
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Did you do the pro gold or pro silver package?
The 5 year (silver) becomes only 2 years if you donât get the annual inspections.
If it really worked, the 911/Q8/M8 etc would offer a factory ceramic paint option like ceramic breaksâŚ
This is just fancy RainX/Scotchguard, which temporarily works but washes out over time and is worth like $100 in wholesale product
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5 year gold
Thereâs no way a dealer did that
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But why ceramic coat an ID4?
I get doing it on a sports car or expensive luxury car.
Why not just do front end clear bra?
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Ceramic is insanely easy to clean. Also, high end folks do clear bra and ceramic on top of the clear bra.
Doesnt make it wise. I donât see the point of ceramic coating in the protective layer.
Clear bra will infinitely be more effective at protecting the clear coat versus ceramic coating.
Clear bra is also insanely easy to clean, unless youâre referring to ceramics hydrophobic properties.
Either way, weâve beat this to death, you got what you wanted; hope you enjoy it!
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Why rush to the ID4?
Itâs the adorable nightlight emblem in the grill for me. 
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Thatâs what rich people do lol I wouldnât myself
Fixed it for you.
If you own a 911 and a $3K wrap and ceramic is a drop in the bucket for the shine and convenience, do it
When you start getting into exotics things like wraps, clear bra, etc become necessary to some people to protect the resale value from rock chips and other minor mishaps that could damage the paint. It can be a good investment. Putting that kind of stuff on a mainstream car, especially one with questionable resale value probably wonât be as good of an investment.
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If I owned a 911, Iâm paying a mobile detail to come and wash my car.
I also shake my head when I watch the Bentleyâs and other high end cars on line at the Costco gas station these days.
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Spot on. Iâm not saying ceramic coating is a bad thing, but it also isnât for everyone and I think there is a lot of misinterpretation of what ceramic is/does. Ceramic acts nearly the same as a good wax, nothing more and nothing less. It is not some sort of miracle barrier, nor does it do much more than repel the elements. Ceramic has a longer lifespan than wax, and is also for people who do not wax their vehicles.
Ceramic service typically includes a thorough detail/paint correction, if done at a reputable shop. These costs that are thrown around are not simply the application of the ceramic coating. Either way, to pay anywhere from $1k-$2k is absolutely insane IMO. It is not difficult to apply if you have a bit of knowledge and donât mind a little work.