[MrJibbs]

Curious if anybody out there has had this done to their trucks? I know a couple people from work who have and it looks amazing, just looking for a larger sample size to see if the benefits outweigh the costs? Pretty expensive investment but if all the info is true its supposedly really protects your truck and incredibly easy to wash and keep clean.

 

[mjf6175]

Curious if anybody out there has had this done to their trucks? I know a couple people from work who have and it looks amazing, just looking for a larger sample size to see if the benefits outweigh the costs? Pretty expensive investment but if all the info is true its supposedly really protects your truck and incredibly easy to wash and keep clean.

Jibbs....I did my own ceramic coating application on my 2017 2500 Regular Cab. Yes if you pay a detail shop to do it prices range from $800-$1200 depending on cab size. How old your truck is and its present condition will probably also be a factor. When I did mine it was barely 2 months old so the prep was a little easier.

I cannot stress enough that the prep you do will be key. I spent 2.5 days to do mine. I power washed and hand washed it, then clay barred, followed by polishing with a machine and used a very good polish. Finally the ceramic coating, which is probably the easiest step, just follow the instructions of whatever brand ceramic coat you choose.

All in, it cost me about $250 for supplies, pads, microfiber towels, ceramic coating. The results for me were fantastic. Water easily beads off, even soapy water beads off when I wash. The other day I took it through a drive through wash and when it came out one of the workers asked me if I had ceramic coated it.

So it ends up being a choice and decide if you want to spend about 2-3 days, the cost, and just what condition your paint is in which will give you an idea how much time and effort is needed by you or a detail shop.

 

[dillonjm]

I did mine last winter.
https://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/detailing/2351121-minor-paint-correction-coating-my-16-a.html

I’ve also done my Challenger and my wife’s van.

The bulk of your results will come from how much effort you put into the paint correction prior to coating it.

Professionally done, like you mentioned, is gonna be expensive due to the amount of labor required to correct the paint. The coating application itself is pretty easy.

 

[farmerpap]

Had my truck done two weeks after I took delivery and two years later with proper care it still works damn good. It'll be going back before winter for a decontamination wash and a day at the spa.

 

[seafish]

OP got me interested in ceramic coatings and found this decent independent review/analysis of them to help decide --


Is Ceramic Coating Worth It? Here's The Truth:

 

[MrJibbs]

Jibbs....I did my own ceramic coating application on my 2017 2500 Regular Cab. Yes if you pay a detail shop to do it prices range from $800-$1200 depending on cab size. How old your truck is and its present condition will probably also be a factor. When I did mine it was barely 2 months old so the prep was a little easier.

I cannot stress enough that the prep you do will be key. I spent 2.5 days to do mine. I power washed and hand washed it, then clay barred, followed by polishing with a machine and used a very good polish. Finally the ceramic coating, which is probably the easiest step, just follow the instructions of whatever brand ceramic coat you choose.

All in, it cost me about $250 for supplies, pads, microfiber towels, ceramic coating. The results for me were fantastic. Water easily beads off, even soapy water beads off when I wash. The other day I took it through a drive through wash and when it came out one of the workers asked me if I had ceramic coated it.

So it ends up being a choice and decide if you want to spend about 2-3 days, the cost, and just what condition your paint is in which will give you an idea how much time and effort is needed by you or a detail shop.

right on thanks for the in depth response! Thats great to hear that its not too hard to accomplish besides the time and tools. I have zero experience with paint correction but my truck did just get basically entirely re-painted so its a good time to do it. I have a buddy locally who does it as a side gig for lots of fancy cars and he said he'd do my truck for $500, but the guy from the paint shop suggested not doing it and going with a clear bra instead as he said chemicals in the coating can alter the paint, but I kinda wondered if he just didnt want to promote it cause they dont do it and wont make any coin off me from it.

 

[MrJibbs]

OP got me interested in ceramic coatings and found this decent independent review/analysis of them to help decide --


Is Ceramic Coating Worth It? Here's The Truth:

Good find! After reading that I fall into his people who should use a sealant category as my biggest question with this coating was for whether it was good for my winter driving through road grime, gravel and lots of snow being thrown by my tires. And then in the summer all the dirt roads for biking access, and she doesn't fit in my garage so its always outside int the elements, as a truck should be haha. So, I am leaning more towards the 3M bra and sealant option I guess...

 

[MrJibbs]

I did mine last winter.
https://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/detailing/2351121-minor-paint-correction-coating-my-16-a.html

I’ve also done my Challenger and my wife’s van.

The bulk of your results will come from how much effort you put into the paint correction prior to coating it.

Professionally done, like you mentioned, is gonna be expensive due to the amount of labor required to correct the paint. The coating application itself is pretty easy.

Nice work! Love that single cab! And also love the Granite CM, thats what I have as well and what has me wanting to have some good paint protection cause when that truck is clean man it looks amazing!