just wondering?
is coating a car a gimmick?, i am noob!
is coating a car a gimmick?, i am noob!
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just wondering?
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Read your car manual, most car manual only recommend normal wax and not those expensive coating. If your car is exotic or special color maybe still can justify, but normal car with normal color better just do normal wax and after 5~10 years take the savings and do whole car paint respray even better. NiTrOLaNCeR, djlake, and 3 others liked this post
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If coating is tougher than paint, then car manufacturer will just coat it and advertise that their car is chip proof or no need to wash
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Yes.
Original paint from factory already got 3-5 coats(layers). With gloss coat on the outer most layer. Coating = just add 1 more coat on top of it. Just that the formula (chemical composition), could dispel water better. Hence trapping less dirt & subsequently looks more shiny. |
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very easy to wash n dry...
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Coating just another layer added on clear coat. 8n short coating is added sacrificial layer If u don't Jaga the coat also will marr unevenly, end up look equally shit Most car paint last long enough for the car lifetime. No amount of care is enough to keep ur car showroom finish if u daily drive it. A respray and coating cost roughly the same anyway. Why bother gobiomani liked this post
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All car come with coating And coating on new car still strong Old car no need coating, better repaint So, conclusion Coating new car = retards |
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QUOTE(ifourtos @ Jan 27 2025, 03:28 PM) All car come with coating you sounds so ignorant And coating on new car still strong Old car no need coating, better repaint So, conclusion Coating new car = retards i have experience with coated and non coated car after 4 years the non coated look like shyit, no shine all scratch and swirlf, watermark the whole car and paint like become matte coated car still beautiful, but no maintenance too. def got difference maybe not the cheap bs la people normally put ceramic pro has never failed me |
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Save your money and repaint whole the car every 5 years.... waters liked this post
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RM 1k+ Prob not, 400 Can consider.
I did mine for RM 299, 3 layers. Overall, the difference is that the car is more shiny, there is no need to wax/polish, washing it does not require so much effort and no stains. Wax in Malaysia at most only last 6 months (NuPolish). Just remember ceramic coating does not mean your car is unscratchable and you don't need to wash your car. |
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QUOTE(COOLPINK @ Jan 27 2025, 03:49 PM) Repaint cost ~RM 3000. Thats like 1 year RM 600.Ceramic coating costs ~RM600 but can last 2 to 3 years with proper maintenance. Also repaint there's good and bad. - Good - looks new - Bad - If the bottom paint is not removed its just gonna add weight. If not properly prep. It will crack |
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QUOTE(JON97 @ Jan 27 2025, 03:58 PM) RM 1k+ Prob not, 400 Can consider. 299 is cheap. a regular wax and polish also cost in the region of rm 300+ liao.I did mine for RM 299, 3 layers. Overall, the difference is that the car is more shiny, there is no need to wax/polish, washing it does not require so much effort and no stains. Wax in Malaysia at most only last 6 months (NuPolish). Just remember ceramic coating does not mean your car is unscratchable and you don't need to wash your car. |
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QUOTE(ifourtos @ Jan 27 2025, 03:28 PM) All car come with coating New car is because the dealer helps you to wax the car. 1 year down the road you can see stains here stains there.And coating on new car still strong Old car no need coating, better repaint So, conclusion Coating new car = retards Coating new car will protect the paint from discolouring. |
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QUOTE(JON97 @ Jan 27 2025, 04:02 PM) Repaint cost ~RM 3000. Thats like 1 year RM 600. Tat is assuming your paint did not chip off due to small pebbles while driving and scratches/dents from getting hit by other car door during parking.Ceramic coating costs ~RM600 but can last 2 to 3 years with proper maintenance. Also repaint there's good and bad. - Good - looks new - Bad - If the bottom paint is not removed its just gonna add weight. If not properly prep. It will crack |
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Need or not is up to you, why metal need paint probably you already know the answer, added extra layer of coating nid or not up to u, imagine your house outdoor metal part add extra coating nothing wrong either they do wear and tear too 365 days under hot sun/rain still rust at the end and eventually replace the whole part just like your car eventually you sell and get the new car is worth all the hassle is your personal choice. If your hobby/hobby kami mahal want your car more shining and advertising gimmick yes go ahead and do it and is your money no harm to do it either . JON97 liked this post
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It's not a gimmick
That said. The questions? Wether you can afford it? Is it feasible for you application? Do you prefer it? Do you like/value detailing? (It's an hobby/art, not everyone appreciates) Do your comparison and priority between: - factory original paint - respray - detailing like wax , sealants or other LSP (last step protection) - coating - wrapping |
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Sent wife car for coating back in 2020, for rm1k free 3x maintenance. Thus it look good, yeah, especially the water repellent properties on the body, windscreen and windows. Its kinda make washing easier and once clean, kinda glowing
effect for the body. But at 4th year, no more maintenance, I bought the coating liquid at Mr. Diy, the bottle mentioned made in USA. Surprisingly same effect as year 1 as when the car back from coating shop, especially the repellent effect and make the color kinda glowing back This post has been edited by ayamxxx: Jan 27 2025, 05:47 PM |
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QUOTE(sadlyfalways @ Jan 27 2025, 03:35 PM) you sounds so ignorant Naivei have experience with coated and non coated car after 4 years the non coated look like shyit, no shine all scratch and swirlf, watermark the whole car and paint like become matte coated car still beautiful, but no maintenance too. def got difference maybe not the cheap bs la people normally put ceramic pro has never failed me Never actually owner low end car that need extra coating |
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For the price some can reach 2k
For me. More worth to wrap ppf. Minimal care and it actually protects from pc and scratch. Peel of acter 5 years. Still like new |
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