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50FlatheadVert · 03-03-2022, 11:51 AM

Just curious...has anyone ceramic coated a car with a stock (meaning factory) paint job?

51 MERC-CT · 03-03-2022, 12:21 PM

Coated stock factory paint on a snow blower to help to keep snow from sticking

50FlatheadVert · 03-03-2022, 12:27 PM

I use the Griots Ceramic Spray on everything else...thinking about getting the car detailed/ceramic once it's back from the shop for it's spring debut (only took 30 years)...wasn't sure if there was anything negative concerning the paint

woodiewagon46 · 03-03-2022, 02:39 PM

All the advertisements I see for this new Ceramic wax/coating, talks about "beading action" of water on the paint. A few years ago, the latest and greatest wax promoted "sheeting action" of the water to prevent the beading of water to prevent water spots. What's different now.

50FlatheadVert · 03-03-2022, 02:58 PM

The spray on stuff that I use (Griots) is supposed to last about 3 mos...the product that is applied with an applicator 5-7 years

kurt v · 03-03-2022, 03:30 PM

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I would think fixing body damage will be real bad for the painter.

50FlatheadVert · 03-03-2022, 05:17 PM

Google - "Most professional detailers swear by using a polishing compound and orbital polishers as the best way to remove a newer ceramic coating"

Doing a quick search I don't think that is an issue...the benefit of protecting the paint far outweighs it...many folks send their new cars right from the dealer to the detailer to be paint corrected and ceramic coated...I just haven't seen anything with older cars that don't have a modern clearcoat

tubman · 03-03-2022, 06:09 PM

I did some serious checking on the internet, and it seems, that for us guys who have "ordinary" cars, this is good stuff.

I am going to try it.

petehoovie · 03-03-2022, 07:53 PM

Ready for a 3-proprietary blend of waxes with Griot's Garage Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax? That's right, Griot's Garage Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax uses three types of waxes to enact extreme protection and intense water beading. With Griot's Garage Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax you also get the formula's self-cleaning properties that all you to more easily maintain your paint. Griot's Garage Ceramic 3-in-1 also enhances color, depth and clarity that really makes your car stand out. Plus, Griot's Garage Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax is quick and easy to apply.

50FlatheadVert · 03-03-2022, 09:03 PM

Yes Sir that’s it…for clear coated cars it works great…I use a clay mit before I apply it…I need to do more research on non-clear coated cars…my ‘50 will only see sunny days so the set it and forget it aspect of the 5 year product is appealing

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TomO · 03-06-2022, 10:51 PM

I used Meguiers ceramic wax on my Rouge 53 Lincoln and now it glows like it did in 1953.

03-03-2022, 11:51 AM	#1
50FlatheadVert Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Northern VA Posts: 39	Ceramic coating on stock paint Just curious...has anyone ceramic coated a car with a stock (meaning factory) paint job? __________________ 2009 BMW 135i, 2017 GTI S, 1990 SSP Notch (SOLD), Other Foxbodies (SOLD)

03-03-2022, 12:21 PM	#2
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Ceramic coating on stock paint Coated stock factory paint on a snow blower to help to keep snow from sticking __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

03-03-2022, 12:27 PM	#3
50FlatheadVert Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Northern VA Posts: 39	Re: Ceramic coating on stock paint I use the Griots Ceramic Spray on everything else...thinking about getting the car detailed/ceramic once it's back from the shop for it's spring debut (only took 30 years)...wasn't sure if there was anything negative concerning the paint __________________ 2009 BMW 135i, 2017 GTI S, 1990 SSP Notch (SOLD), Other Foxbodies (SOLD)

03-03-2022, 02:39 PM	#4
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: Ceramic coating on stock paint All the advertisements I see for this new Ceramic wax/coating, talks about "beading action" of water on the paint. A few years ago, the latest and greatest wax promoted "sheeting action" of the water to prevent the beading of water to prevent water spots. What's different now.

03-03-2022, 02:58 PM	#5
50FlatheadVert Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Northern VA Posts: 39	Re: Ceramic coating on stock paint The spray on stuff that I use (Griots) is supposed to last about 3 mos...the product that is applied with an applicator 5-7 years __________________ 2009 BMW 135i, 2017 GTI S, 1990 SSP Notch (SOLD), Other Foxbodies (SOLD)

03-03-2022, 03:30 PM	#6
kurt v Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: summerton, sc Posts: 353	Re: Ceramic coating on stock paint Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I would think fixing body damage will be real bad for the painter.

03-03-2022, 05:17 PM	#7
50FlatheadVert Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Northern VA Posts: 39	Re: Ceramic coating on stock paint Google - "Most professional detailers swear by using a polishing compound and orbital polishers as the best way to remove a newer ceramic coating" Doing a quick search I don't think that is an issue...the benefit of protecting the paint far outweighs it...many folks send their new cars right from the dealer to the detailer to be paint corrected and ceramic coated...I just haven't seen anything with older cars that don't have a modern clearcoat __________________ 2009 BMW 135i, 2017 GTI S, 1990 SSP Notch (SOLD), Other Foxbodies (SOLD)

03-03-2022, 06:09 PM	#8
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,320	Re: Ceramic coating on stock paint I did some serious checking on the internet, and it seems, that for us guys who have "ordinary" cars, this is good stuff. I am going to try it. Last edited by tubman; 03-03-2022 at 10:28 PM. Reason: Correct spelling

03-03-2022, 07:53 PM	#9
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,151	Re: Ceramic coating on stock paint Ready for a 3-proprietary blend of waxes with Griot's Garage Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax? That's right, Griot's Garage Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax uses three types of waxes to enact extreme protection and intense water beading. With Griot's Garage Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax you also get the formula's self-cleaning properties that all you to more easily maintain your paint. Griot's Garage Ceramic 3-in-1 also enhances color, depth and clarity that really makes your car stand out. Plus, Griot's Garage Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax is quick and easy to apply. __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0

03-03-2022, 09:03 PM	#10
50FlatheadVert Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Northern VA Posts: 39	Re: Ceramic coating on stock paint Yes Sir that’s it…for clear coated cars it works great…I use a clay mit before I apply it…I need to do more research on non-clear coated cars…my ‘50 will only see sunny days so the set it and forget it aspect of the 5 year product is appealing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2009 BMW 135i, 2017 GTI S, 1990 SSP Notch (SOLD), Other Foxbodies (SOLD)

03-06-2022, 10:51 PM	#11
TomO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 362	Re: Ceramic coating on stock paint I used Meguiers ceramic wax on my Rouge 53 Lincoln and now it glows like it did in 1953. __________________ TomO