thirdrock44 Report post Posted September 16, 2019 I am in the process of updating to a new coach. The dealer is promoting or at the least suggesting I may want or need a paint protection product. Opinions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted September 16, 2019 I had that done to my daughters Honda. I wasn't impressed with the overall result, but I negotiated it in. I have heard good things on the new Ceramic coating process. What is the product and the cost? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted September 16, 2019 Polymers is not cheap, nor is Ceramic...you can have a lot of wax hand jobs, for that $$$$. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted September 16, 2019 These add on dealer items are profit items for the dealer. Like the fabric coatings and of course the add on warranties. Moste do little and cost much. I would look and see what the factory finish/coatings are. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted September 16, 2019 5 minutes ago, WILDEBILL308 said: These add on dealer items are profit items for the dealer. Like the fabric coatings and of course the add on warranties. Moste do little and cost much. I would look and see what the factory finish/coatings are. Bill Agree. It's like the old undercoat scam...which some dealers still run. Most of that dealer add on equipment is not needed, and is way over priced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted September 16, 2019 4 hours ago, thirdrock44 said: I am in the process of updating to a new coach. What are you looking at? Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted September 19, 2019 Been in that process for 2 years now! So many pro's & con's on new one...then there is CC or Beaver, pre 2007 & total remodeling! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsbilledwards Report post Posted September 19, 2019 Paints are so good today, it will begin to fail long after you add more profit to the dealers bottom end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DOOWAH Report post Posted October 22, 2019 What is this compared to the polymer products you apply yourself? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huffypuff Report post Posted October 22, 2019 I use the Meguiar Hybrid Ceramic Wax on my car and pickup and very impressed with it. It is so easy to apply that I'm going to do the coach next. I'm including a link about it. Only cost about $20 and can do about 8 cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted October 22, 2019 Ray. That's impressive! I'll try it on the Jeep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huffypuff Report post Posted October 24, 2019 I put it on the coach today and took me the better part of the day as the first coat is the base coat. Looks impressive and I actually seen some fine tree branch scratches disappear. After the base coat recoating every year or so is pure magic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted October 24, 2019 Does it make removing bugs off the the front the coach any easier? Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huffypuff Report post Posted October 24, 2019 6 hours ago, hermanmullins said: Does it make removing bugs off the the front the coach any easier? Herman It worked well for the car and truck of preventing them from sticking in the first place. I haven't driving the coach yet in bug country or during the bug season to tell. Best thing for you to try on one of your smaller vehicle and see how it works for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huffypuff Report post Posted October 25, 2019 Took a couple of pictures today after the ceramic wax and wheels cleaning. Not bad looking for a 14 year old coach. Starting getting it ready for snowbirding You can see brilliant reflection on the back and sides. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted October 25, 2019 Looks good Ray. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted October 25, 2019 Looking good Ray! I watched the video and i will most likely give this a run next season. Setting up my scaffold and waxing the coach with an orbital buffer was getting old Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted October 25, 2019 Any improvement on Love Bugs or sugar Bees, not sticking, is worth gold. Got to wait a couple of day's, too darn cold & windy! Feel temp is 28 this morning, actual is 39... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbenoit Report post Posted October 25, 2019 lol @ dummy me. I was trying to make out what it said on the side of your coach then realized it was reflections of the windows... Nice shine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huffypuff Report post Posted October 26, 2019 17 hours ago, jleamont said: Looking good Ray! I watched the video and i will most likely give this a run next season. Setting up my scaffold and waxing the coach with an orbital buffer was getting old I imagine that spraying the side with the ceramic wax mix and hosing off will be lot easier. I'm hoping to keep clean with micro towel on a stick between treatment. 10 hours ago, DBenoit said: lol @ dummy me. I was trying to make out what it said on the side of your coach then realized it was reflections of the windows... Nice shine! Thank You. Wasn't hard work at all except my 66 years is making me feel it the next day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted October 26, 2019 Ray, at 76 you'll feel it for days! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted October 26, 2019 I"ve gotta get a bottle of that! Thanks for the review, and tip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted October 26, 2019 At 78 you'll feel it in minutes. Got back from our 5 month trip and had it detailed in the driveway. They use a canuba wax. It really looked good when they were done. I did see a few tree branch scratches and maybe the ceramic will take them out - we'll see. Tell us, were you able to do the motorhome with one bottle of spray? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted October 26, 2019 17 minutes ago, wayne77590 said: I did see a few tree branch scratches and maybe the ceramic will take them out - we'll see. Just a few minor beauty marks. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huffypuff Report post Posted October 26, 2019 6 hours ago, wayne77590 said: At 78 you'll feel it in minutes. Got back from our 5 month trip and had it detailed in the driveway. They use a canuba wax. It really looked good when they were done. I did see a few tree branch scratches and maybe the ceramic will take them out - we'll see. Tell us, were you able to do the motorhome with one bottle of spray? I bet one bottle will do 3 motorhomes. My one bottle done the car twice, the pickup once and the motorhome once including the wheels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
