Ceramic Pro 9H

bmwx3guy · 10-30-2018, 08:50 PM

I have a photonic blue 2018 X3. I am planning on a ceramic coat, silver pacakage. I got a quote for $900 for the entire car.
Wondering if it’s worth it?

Presario · 10-31-2018, 12:14 AM

Dang, that's really cheap. If it's a certified Ceramic Pro installer, I'd def go for it. I think it's definitely worth it.

focker · 10-31-2018, 01:29 AM

I did my own, I applied 3 coats. After 10 months I have decided that for the future I will stick to using my Rupes with Sonax Perfect Finish and a nice quality wax to complete the beautification.

SROC3 · 11-01-2018, 10:58 AM

Try this first - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CE03HYA...v_ov_lig_dp_it

It gets RAVE reviews and it's a $34 risk

sinbad4 · 11-02-2018, 05:00 AM

I did myself. Here is post on experience.

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1540278

Application not bad, esp. on brand new vehicle. You need good lighting.

Cee400 · 12-21-2018, 10:16 PM

$900 is a good price, i got about $800 but did not proceed as just did the Xpel job on the hood, bumper and fenders. Still 1 week into the xpel so awaiting any pending issues, hopefully none. Might end up DIY.

shemazar · 12-21-2018, 10:49 PM

I paid $1500 for silver+ in northern california bay area. I’ll never do a clear-bra again, but so far this coating has been totally worth it. Everything just falls off.

nvestr · 12-22-2018, 08:37 PM

I am about to do a full GTechniq Crystal Serum Light job on our new 2019 XC90 that we picked up yesterday. I will be doing it myself (first time). I am hobbyist detailer with experience correcting paint, etc. so feel up to the task. Doesn't seem too hard.

Crystal Serum Light is good for 3-5 years and one of the best coatings out there. Only put a single coat. A lot put a topcoat of GTechniq EXO on top to improve water repellency... I won't be doing that.

I will report back if all goes well with the XC90. I plan on ordering a M40i in the next month or so, so chances are it will get nano-coated as well.

10-30-2018, 08:50 PM	#1
bmwx3guy Enlisted Member 13 Rep 30 Posts Drives: X3 2018 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	Ceramic Pro 9H I have a photonic blue 2018 X3. I am planning on a ceramic coat, silver pacakage. I got a quote for $900 for the entire car. Wondering if it’s worth it?
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10-31-2018, 12:14 AM	#2
Presario Major 413 Rep 1,170 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i, 2016 435 GC Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	Dang, that's really cheap. If it's a certified Ceramic Pro installer, I'd def go for it. I think it's definitely worth it. __________________ F36 435i * MINERAL GREY * ///M Performance \| G01 X3 * PHYTONIC BLUE * ///M40i
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10-31-2018, 01:29 AM	#3
focker Second Lieutenant 155 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 VW GTI Autobahn [0.00] 2011 Audi A4 Avant [0.00] 2018 BMW X3 M40i [0.00]	I did my own, I applied 3 coats. After 10 months I have decided that for the future I will stick to using my Rupes with Sonax Perfect Finish and a nice quality wax to complete the beautification.
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11-01-2018, 10:58 AM	#4
SROC3 The limit of adhesion is my home. 1702 Rep 3,778 Posts Drives: Like a Boss. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: three.one.zero iTrader: (1)	Try this first - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CE03HYA...v_ov_lig_dp_it It gets RAVE reviews and it's a $34 risk __________________ 2019 X3 xDrive30i Glacier Silver \| Cognac w/ Fine Cove \| MSport \| Premium \| Dynamic Handling PKG \| Drive Assist \| HK w/ Bavsound Upgrade \|
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11-02-2018, 05:00 AM	#5
sinbad4 Captain 783 Rep 911 Posts Drives: 2020 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: MN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 M40i [0.00]	I did myself. Here is post on experience. https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1540278 Application not bad, esp. on brand new vehicle. You need good lighting.
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12-21-2018, 10:16 PM	#6
Cee400 New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 30i Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Mystic, CT iTrader: (0)	$900 is a good price, i got about $800 but did not proceed as just did the Xpel job on the hood, bumper and fenders. Still 1 week into the xpel so awaiting any pending issues, hopefully none. Might end up DIY. __________________ 2019 X3 Drive 30i - Phytonic Blue/Oyster
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12-21-2018, 10:49 PM	#7
shemazar Private First Class 81 Rep 128 Posts Drives: 2006 e46 m3 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: nor cal iTrader: (0)	I paid $1500 for silver+ in northern california bay area. I’ll never do a clear-bra again, but so far this coating has been totally worth it. Everything just falls off.
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12-22-2018, 08:37 PM	#8
nvestr First Lieutenant 151 Rep 301 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 M40i - Sold Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 Volvo XC90 T6 ... [0.00]	I am about to do a full GTechniq Crystal Serum Light job on our new 2019 XC90 that we picked up yesterday. I will be doing it myself (first time). I am hobbyist detailer with experience correcting paint, etc. so feel up to the task. Doesn't seem too hard. Crystal Serum Light is good for 3-5 years and one of the best coatings out there. Only put a single coat. A lot put a topcoat of GTechniq EXO on top to improve water repellency... I won't be doing that. I will report back if all goes well with the XC90. I plan on ordering a M40i in the next month or so, so chances are it will get nano-coated as well.
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