Getting my 1.5 week old Ascot Green Stinger GlipTone Quartz GT Pro ceramic coated on Thursday

[NYBIOMED]

I'm getting the 5 year GlipTone ceramic treatment the day after tomorrow and the windows tinted @ 35%. What has been your experiences with this coating? The guy seems very experienced with 22 5-Star ratings and has been around for close a decade. He quoted me 900-$1000 with another $230 for the tint- can't be too much paint correction needed I would think. Another guy was $1000 for the 3 year version and $1400 for the 5 year and didn't do tint himself. The more expensive guy said it needed an annual "touch-up"? every year at $200 to maintain the warranty, I forgot to ask about the guy I'm going with about that...This is my first experience with this product, seems a bit pricey, but my "Kaudi" deserves some love. I call her "Kaudi" BC I really wanted an Audi S5 Sportback (also kinda pricy- I might have had to go with a 3yo used) in that beautiful green they have, but It doesn't make sense for me to lay down that kinda coin on a work vehicle that I might very well be putting 30k miles a year on, so this Stinger is the next best, more logical choice. If KIa had maintained the 2.0T and didn't have Ascot green for 2022, I prolly would have made a different choice all together.

PS: The guy I chose to go with didn't really recommend the Select 3-yr GlipTone product, stated that it really didn't give you the true 9H/hardness coating. How much does this product really cost and my understanding is that its only sold to trained/certified individuals?

 

[killinghall]

Save all that money and do it yourself. There's no need for professional detailers to do this anymore, given how easy it is to apply good ceramic sprays in this day and age.

I use Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray Coating. Two coats done 24 hours apart will last almost a year as claimed.

Dead easy and the results are really amazing.

 

[RedCal]

I'm a fan of the DIY suggestion - pay someone to polish the paint, then do your own coating, even the 3-5 year DYI ones only take a few hours to apply

 

[Dwdrummr1]

You could also buy an orbital polisher and do that yourself as well, assuming youre the type that doesnt mind putting in a little effort. The only thing I would possibly be willing to pay for is PPF and I am still on the fence on whether I want to suck it up and pay for it.

 

[andybob]

Those prices are just insane. There are a lot of DIY coatings out there that last in excess of a year and are much more reasonable on the wallet. I don’t believe any of the coating claims lasting several years, it’s just too good to be true.

Also, you’d be surprised at the swirls and scratches in a new vehicle. My car is white so the hide well, but there are definitely some scratches here and there. I’m pumped for the weather to turn so I can really clean my car up.

Autogeek.net has some great detailing stuff and DIY directions. I did paint/body in college and got pretty good with a rotary buffer and I finally broke down and bought myself a dual action 6” polisher with all the things to go along with it. They have great pricing and various packages if you’re interested in doing it yourself.

As for products, there are a ton. Years ago I started using Larry Kosilla’s Ammo NYC products and I’ve stuck with them since. He makes fantastic products and at this point he’s got a video on just about all of them in terms of application and how to maintain it. I’m planning to do the Stinger my my wife’s Telluride with his Reflex Pro which is an enamel coating that acts like a ceramic. Lasts about 1-2 years and a $160 bottle will do a couple vehicles. It’s money well spent.

 

[NYBIOMED]

After reading the comments above, I decided to move towards the PPF, just gathering pricing info now. One guy has quoted me $1350 for a partial, which includes fenders, entire front bumper, partial hood and mirrors.

Thanks for the help and suggestions!

 

[MerlintheMad]

^^^Go full hood, it will look better, especially over time. I got a deal, a c. $1,450 full front job for $950: bumper, fenders back to the side vents, full hood. It will be four years old this June. Still looks new, other than the attrition (hits) of course, which are minimal.

(Ceramic provide no protection against road attrition/damage.)

 

[Dwdrummr1]

As comparison, quotes i have been getting in the PNW are all 1799 for full bumper, fenders back to the side vents, full hood, mirrors. The products used out here are typically XPEL or STEK. I am leaning STEK, but make sure you go with a good installer most importantly.