[P.Cullen]

Just looking for opinions on a Ceramic Coating on an Alpine White? I've had it done to my last 2 cars but they were Black and made a massive difference to the paint work making it look wet and shiny but I'm not sure if it would be that noticeable on the white? I had a coating put on the Audi from brand new and it still shines.

If anyone has an Alpine White with a Ceramic Coating i would love to see it.

Some pointless pics below

[Shane.]

Doesn’t help you much but I am waiting to collect my alpine white X3 and it’s going straight in to be ceramic coated.

My main reason for replying is what size is your rear number plate? I have a private plate and wanting to order shorter plates and yours look spot on.

Thanks
Shane

[Toodalu]

Originally Posted by Shane.

Doesn’t help you much but I am waiting to collect my alpine white X3 and it’s going straight in to be ceramic coated.

My main reason for replying is what size is your rear number plate? I have a private plate and wanting to order shorter plates and yours look spot on.

Thanks
Shane

Ceramic coating helps with any color.

[Toodalu]

My 2019 M40i and 2004 Acura TL are both professionally ceramic coated.

[suby01]

No matter the color. I dont know how that would even be a consideration being color dependent. Youre applying a hydrophobic property onto your vehicles paint for protection and ease of cleaning and it also happens to shine too.

[PhantomOpera]

Mothers CMX ceramic spray has excellent hydroprophic properties. It lasted 3 months in my car as a daily driver. If you are like me and enjoy detailing the car; it's nothing to apply once every 3 months or even more than that.

[freshxdough]

Ceramic coated and corrected my alpine white. The entire car, wheels, and brake calipers with 2 coats. It may not be as noticeable but it still repels dirt and dust which helps keep the shine. Also cleaning it is a breeze. Also would recommend a ceramic coating for the windows. Helps a lot when you have any kind of water on the windows. It just beads off so easily.

[Oldguysrule]

Do whatever you like and don't sweat it. IMO, if you get a ceramic or a paint sealer, you still need to keep up your car which means wash and wax when it gets dull and dirty. I prefer a sealant followed by a carnuba wax. Paint sealer maybe once or twice a year and wax, whenever you want a deep gloss shine. If I had a ceramic applied, I'd still wash and wax as often.

For a show car, I'd probably go with a ceramic but for a daily driver, a good paint sealer like Wolfgang or Meguires 21 followed by a straight carnuba wax. Of course good prep is vital whichever way you go.

[SteveX3M40i]

Hi,
Both are cars were ceramic coated from new.
They shine better, are easier to wash and we don’t panic when we get bird poo on the paintwork!
Cheers
Steve

[Rbrown]

Good to see another Glaswegian on here!

I looked at getting ceramic but opted for a cheaper (and less good solution) as the car is on PCP. I do a DIY job - clay and decontaminate the cars myself and then apply JetSeal every 6 months. Its not as good as ceramic - but does do a good job. I will see if I have any pictures.

Do you know who you will use to do it? Quite a few guys around us.

[Rbrown]

Here are some pics. M40i over 2 years old. Silver X3 nearly 3 years old (still with winter wheels on). Keeps them in good order.

[P.Cullen]

Originally Posted by Rbrown

Good to see another Glaswegian on here!

I looked at getting ceramic but opted for a cheaper (and less good solution) as the car is on PCP. I do a DIY job - clay and decontaminate the cars myself and then apply JetSeal every 6 months. Its not as good as ceramic - but does do a good job. I will see if I have any pictures.

Do you know who you will use to do it? Quite a few guys around us.

Hi mate! No idea who i would get to do it as there's so many good detailers about Glasgow. TLC from Stirling paint corrected and ceramic coated the Audi but i think i would go somewhere local next time, Steve McDonald from Absolute Valeting has some cracking work as well.

Yeah if you find any pics post them up

[P.Cullen]

Originally Posted by Shane.

Doesn’t help you much but I am waiting to collect my alpine white X3 and it’s going straight in to be ceramic coated.

My main reason for replying is what size is your rear number plate? I have a private plate and wanting to order shorter plates and yours look spot on.

Thanks
Shane

Hi Shane,

I have no idea to be honest, i bought it as a normal sized plate and measured 11mm from the letters (legal distance) and cut the plate to size myself.

[Bristle Hound]

Alpine white G01 X3 here too buddy

I detailed mine myself, however I initially used Gyeon Cure as a temporary measure until the weather improved before I did the full ceramic. After using the Cure for a number of months I've found not only does it layer well but the durability and finish is what I am after so no need to do a full ceramic for me

I just add another coat of Cure every time I wash it
https://gyeonquartz.com/product/cure/

Detail here -
https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=47

Reflections -

[clivem2]

Originally Posted by Bristle Hound

Alpine white G01 X3 here too buddy

I detailed mine myself, however I initially used Gyeon Cure as a temporary measure until the weather improved before I did the full ceramic. After using the Cure for a number of months I've found not only does it layer well but the durability and finish is what I am after so no need to do a full ceramic for me

I just add another coat of Cure every time I wash it
https://gyeonquartz.com/product/cure/

Detail here -
https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=47

That's really interesting. Our cars both do a low mileage, they don't need washing too often due to this. I didn't see the need to invest in the top-end ceramic - which would look good for sure. The Gyeon product could be just what I need. I had been wondering about Turtlewax Ceramic. You've clearly got great results with the Gyeon.

[Tchgrif]

I had Ceramic Pro lifetime installed on my x4 just under two years ago now. I just did the spring hand wash and the car looks great. it was not cheap but I do not have to wax and the water still beads right up and rolls off.

[avi66]

Originally Posted by jamie5x

Just having a look for Steve is this him?
https://clickvalet.co.uk/valeter/absolute-valeting/

In Folkestone?

Try Jim at White Details, he does some great work, and I speak from personal experience.

He’s in the Lincoln area, and my car is in the background of the green Boxter vid lol.😂

https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteDetails

[Al Dente]

I've been using this on my white Tacoma with great results and plan to use it on our Alpine X3 when we get home from PCD in a couple of weeks.