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      09-05-2014, 11:16 AM   #1
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      09-05-2014, 11:18 AM   #2
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I am going to get it installed later this month. I think you should get it first lol. How many layers are you getting done?
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Oh wow that looks great. Almost too good to be true. Can't wait to hear some first hand reviews on that.
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Really simple question: if this is so good, why aren't manufacturers doing this as part of their build?
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I am going to get it installed later this month. I think you should get it first lol. How many layers are you getting done?
Idk much about the product how did you find an installer? I don't want to be the first person to get this done either lol
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Really simple question: if this is so good, why aren't manufacturers doing this as part of their build?
Good question, I don't have an answer but a while back I went to an auto show where Land Rover had a Defender prototype on display and they claimed that the paint on the car would never get dirty
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Good question, I don't have an answer but a while back I went to an auto show where Land Rover had a Defender prototype on display and they claimed that the paint on the car would never get dirty
Sign me up for the "never get dirty" package
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This is what my google search turned up but I didn't really find a way to purchase or locate an installer in the US. You can fill out a form to be contacted. http://ceramic-pro.com
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Good question, I don't have an answer but a while back I went to an auto show where Land Rover had a Defender prototype on display and they claimed that the paint on the car would never get dirty
I've seen self-healing paint and various packages forever. But almost never in any continuous sense applied during manufacturing to a vehicle, and not offered by the manufacturer as an upcharged product offering either. Which tells me they don't yet work or aren't proven.

The one thing I have seen, and have on my m3, is escalating degrees of clearcoat resulting in more and more orange peel. My clearcoat layer is VERY thick, and extra clearcoat is a well known and proven way to increase paint protection and durability - at the expense of some clarity/purity of reflection.
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That's looks crazy good!
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WtF!!! Thats sick!!!I want how much does that cost and where do I GO?
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Ok so this helped a lot: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=472649

I called them and they were able to answer a lot of my questions: (408) 564-5181 I was also quoted $980 for 1 layer of the premium coating said it would take 3 days to install
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WtF!!! Thats sick!!!I want how much does that cost and where do I GO?
Spider auto glass in SJ I was quoted $980 I would def do this over clear bra

http://www.yelp.com/biz/spider-auto-glass-san-jose
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I wonder how much wait that adds to the car.
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I wonder how much wait that adds to the car.
About 3 days.
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About 3 days.
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Idk much about the product how did you find an installer? I don't want to be the first person to get this done either lol

I just goggled it an states in the area. I saw it in Prague and was talking to an installer there when I was doing EU delivery. An was going to get it done, I guess its more common in Europe vs the states. But was advised that it wouldn't pass inspection due to it not being factory by BMW so didn't do it on the cheap in Prague.

I found a place in Albany NY, Toronto, Ohio and PA that do the installs.
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Really simple question: if this is so good, why aren't manufacturers doing this as part of their build?
My understanding is, time and the paint has to be perfect before it can be applied. Also, the installer I am talking to advises a inspection in 6 months to make sure it was applied correctly.

Looks like I maybe a 1st
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Spider auto glass in SJ I was quoted $980 I would def do this over clear bra

http://www.yelp.com/biz/spider-auto-glass-san-jose
Wow 3 days to install. I wonder how well it protects the front bumper from rock chips vs clear bra because I do agree that would be much preferred to clear bra if it is strong enough to really limit rock chips
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If this is similar to Opti Coat pro, then I don't think it would prevent chips. From what I've read, coating such as Opti Coat (don't know if Ceramic Pro is similar) is more for the shine, and a clear bra is needed to prevent chips.
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If this is similar to Opti Coat pro, then I don't think it would prevent chips. From what I've read, coating such as Opti Coat (don't know if Ceramic Pro is similar) is more for the shine, and a clear bra is needed to prevent chips.
The more coats the more protective. The car in the video has the maximum of 8 coats
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