Nice!!! Both look lovely, and expen$$$ive!!! Maybe the one on the left 🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷

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Back from the detailer - I guess I can’t tell..

 
 By: K-Lo : April 23rd, 2021-17:48
Much of a difference with paint film and ceramic coating, I guess the car will at least be protected from minor rock chips, I guess, 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️. If you would have asked me 10 years ago if I would spend a decent used car amount of money on paint ...  

Looks like a new car again... LOL!

 
 By: India Whiskey Charlie : April 23rd, 2021-17:50

🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 That’s one way to put it!!!

 
 By: K-Lo : April 23rd, 2021-17:52
I only have 260 miles from the car dealer to the detailer, guess it’s still new 🤪🤪🤪

Have always loved those classic Alfa wheels...

 
 By: mdg : April 23rd, 2021-18:11
...either way, that thing will be really fun to drive...rev it up!

Hello Ed! My good sire! Thank you for the message, I truly hope the Hawaii trip was fun and relaxing..

 
 By: K-Lo : April 23rd, 2021-19:13
And that you came sooo rejuvenated!!!! Say hi the the grandkids for me 😁😁😁

Looks superb 🤩....

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : April 23rd, 2021-18:57
Did they ceramic coat your credit card ;-))

🕺🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 they sure did Captain, and it wasn’t free!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

 
 By: K-Lo : April 23rd, 2021-19:14
Can you lend a cadet a buck or three?? 💸💸😬😬🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤪🤪🤪

For you, no problem...

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : April 23rd, 2021-19:35
Should I send the money directly to Costco ?

Yes it is advisable. I always wait at least 1 week

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : April 24th, 2021-11:41

That’s a great question! Well ppf supposedly protects you from mild rock chips and self heals from minor dings...

 
 By: K-Lo : April 24th, 2021-08:48
Where ceramic helps make your car easier to clean and provides a glossy look to your car. Ceramic coating does not protect you from the minor rock chips and doesn’t self heal. At least this is what I was told. And I think ceramic coating protects your pai... 

Congrats!

 
 By: bchankai : April 24th, 2021-15:40
If you can’t see too much difference, then they did a good job! Assuming there was a good new car prep (not a given since most preps—-even high end ones like Porsche, Bentley, Land Rover, etc) have evidence of buffer trails, then the wrap should seal in a... 

Thank you Brian! My dear sire!!!

 
 By: K-Lo : April 24th, 2021-16:33
Very good explanation!! I plan to try the water repellant properties when the coating and film has cured... What’s your thoughts on putting a car cover ceramic coating and/or ppf? Oh, and no ceramic brakes for me, a bit costly and I don’t need them... ... 

Long cure time!

 
 By: bchankai : April 24th, 2021-17:23
Yeah, it’s interesting that Ceramic pro has such a long cure time. Someday I’ll get someone to explain the cure time thing for me—coatings are typically around 5 microns thick and my understanding of curing is allowing a thorough drying/evaporation of wha... 

Thank you again!! And thank you for another detailed explanation...

 
 By: K-Lo : April 24th, 2021-19:30
Re, the car cover, I was thinking of getting an outdoor cover for my car to protect it since I don't have room in my garage... But yeah, I am thinking that a car cover will scratch the ceramic... maybe, i'll likely not use it.....

If you’re going to drive it somewhat frequently, I’d pass

 
 By: bchankai : April 24th, 2021-20:43
You have plenty of protection, including against UV rays. If it’s a daily or frequent driver, just leave it uncovered and enjoy it. You can easily clean it now! I personally find the car washing process mentally relaxing, but I could just be weird. Plus, ... 

That is a good perspective Brian!! Thank you for that!!

 
 By: K-Lo : April 24th, 2021-21:09
Yeah, I’ll likely pass on the car cover and wash the car often to bond with it... I’ll prob get some shad protector for the inside to block the UV rays from damaging the interior...

All good here! Went to the Montblanc Boutique today. Thinking about buying a pen.

 
 By: orahu : April 24th, 2021-21:14
The one on the left — Montblanc Napoleon Bonaparte. I own the one on the right — Montblanc Alexander the Great. ...  

Nice to hear

 
 By: Jari from Finland : April 25th, 2021-05:23
You feel the film is a good way to protect car's paint after the ceramic treatment. Your car looks outstanding.