[Thad E Ginathom]

Originally Posted by keroo1099

I used the same product a few days earlier than you on my 15 year old Swift and the results were so encouraging I went ahead and coated my 82' Bullet and my 86' Gypsy.

Interesting. Most people don't even think of ceramic for older vehicles. Perhaps the lower cost of DIY makes it more thinkable. You have got very nice results there.

Although some of these products are now easy to apply, I don't think I could do anything that requires drying time here: there would be a layer of dust included by the time it was finished

[keroo1099]

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

I don't think I could do anything that requires drying time here: there would be a layer of dust included by the time it was finished

The product dries to the touch within a couple of minutes, but you need to apply it in a relatively dust free environment. One just has to be very methodical on the whole process.

It cost me under 3K to do all 3 vehicles (2 coats on the Swift, single on the Bullet and Gypsy) and I still have about 1/2 a bottle left.

[saisailendra]

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

Although some of these products are now easy to apply, I don't think I could do anything that requires drying time here: there would be a layer of dust included by the time it was finished

That wouldn't be a problem Sir, for DIY coatings. Trust me. Just get a bottle of nice pre-coating wipedown spray, like CarPro Eraser or Gyeon Prep. Just before you coat a panel, wipe it with either of these sprays and then apply the coat. Consumer grade coatings mostly don't need us to wait for long before wiping off. So the slight dust that accumulates within the few seconds won't actually be problematic, practically speaking.

[The Observer]

Originally Posted by QuadraticAmoeba

Hello TBHPians, I request your advice regarding ceramic coating for my new black Hyundai Tuscon.

- I assume that this is worth doing to keep the shiny black colour for longer in our dusty city. I have read through this long thread and have some queries

- I expect that the cost will be around Rs. 45k to 50k and that it takes a few days for the process.

- What is a good place to get this done? I stay in the HAL area, near Indiranagar, Bangalore

Totally worth doing. You wont be able to prevent yourself from taking multiple glances at ur car after a good detailing session. I have got it done for my car from here
https://www.krithicarcare.com/detailing-services/

Run by a BHP'ian I find the workmanship, quality of materials and overall attitude simply fantastic.

Though this is not near HAL it's worth checking out.

My 4 yr old Linea is being taken care of here for both servicing as well as detailing.

My friend from Coimbatore brought his brand new superb here a couple of months ago and went back delighted.

On the same lines another friend seeing our experiences has dropped his car from Madurai with Krithi.

Do request him to show you some before after videos of the work.

[Thad E Ginathom]

Originally Posted by keroo1099

The product dries to the touch within a couple of minutes...

Originally Posted by saisailendra

That wouldn't be a problem Sir, for DIY coatings...

Thanks for the encouragement and reassurance. I just had my car properly polished for the first time in a long time, so that will do for now. But for the future...

[QuadraticAmoeba]

Originally Posted by The Observer

Totally worth doing. You wont be able to prevent yourself from taking multiple glances at ur car after a good detailing session. I have got it done for my car from here
https://www.krithicarcare.com/detailing-services/

Thank you. I will check them out. I plan to do some driving next week, so it will after that, since it will take a few days for the coating.

Will update once I learn more.

[aastiksaluja]

Great Feed. I was on the lookout of an authentic shop in NCR region (Noida/Gzb) also, if someone can guide me the best option for two years 10-month-old white Alturas. My concern is based on the reviews and experiences I have read about people adopting foam/ waterless car wash by themselves to extend the coat life.(Please enlighten if true). In practical terms, it wont be possible for me as the car gets switched between my dad and me at two different houses, and it'll be cleaned by some staff back at home once or twice a week with water and wear old clothes despite of me putting microfibre clothes in all the door pads. Is this going to be concern while deciding the type of coat and its duration?

[iamitp]

Originally Posted by aastiksaluja

Great Feed. I was on the lookout of an authentic shop in NCR region (Noida/Gzb) also, if someone can guide me the best option for two years 10-month-old white Alturas. My concern is based on the reviews and experiences I have read about people adopting foam/ waterless car wash by themselves to extend the coat life.(Please enlighten if true). In practical terms, it wont be possible for me as the car gets switched between my dad and me at two different houses, and it'll be cleaned by some staff back at home once or twice a week with water and wear old clothes despite of me putting microfibre clothes in all the door pads. Is this going to be concern while deciding the type of coat and its duration?

I can vouch for the Modesta coatings at Autotech Delhi (Paschim Vihar). However, given your situation, I wouldn't recommend ceramic coating. It needs that kind of methodical rinse-less washing for maintaining the gloss, which may not be that visible on a white car. Even then micro-scratches are inevitable.

You are better off getting a good cover and reducing the cleaning. Get something microfiber lined on the inside (like TPH), which your staff can take and and off. If you want to splurge then get a PPF.

The ceramic coat I got was Modest BC 04, which should be good for 2 years if maintained properly.

[aastiksaluja]

Thank you so much for the response. I have got the microfiber clothes and will try more to ensure the boys use them. PPF is out of budget. I'm already being partial towards Alturas' Ceramic in my budgeting than my Terrano's denting and detailing :P Out of curiosity, any other recommended polishing which gives me would satisfaction of getting a shine for a few weeks/months if possible, and then I can redo that every six months/ a year?

[Kanboy]

Originally Posted by aastiksaluja

Thank you so much for the response. I have got the microfiber clothes and will try more to ensure the boys use them. PPF is out of budget. I'm already being partial towards Alturas' Ceramic in my budgeting than my Terrano's denting and detailing :P Out of curiosity, any other recommended polishing which gives me would satisfaction of getting a shine for a few weeks/months if possible, and then I can redo that every six months/ a year?

Look into the new range of Turtle wax Ice Seal and shine it comes in a black bottle, and secondly Maguire's Hybrid Ceramic Wax.
I use the Ice seal and shine on my cars which have not been coated and am quite happy with the results.

[Garth]

BHPians in Bangalore, do you have any recommendations for Ceramic coating in Bangalore? I am looking to get one done on my new Harrier Dark edition.

Does anyone have any experience with Car Laundry? Their advertisement about 12H Ceramic coating with 5 years warranty is only 20k. They do not mention for which car etc., maybe that is the catch, but seems to be too good to be true.

[Arjun Reddy]

Originally Posted by Garth

BHPians in Bangalore, do you have any recommendations for Ceramic coating in Bangalore? I am looking to get one done on my new Harrier Dark edition.

Does anyone have any experience with Car Laundry? Their advertisement about 12H Ceramic coating with 5 years warranty is only 20k. They do not mention for which car etc., maybe that is the catch, but seems to be too good to be true.

Would suggest Ceramic Pro Rajajinagar.
They seem to be quite professional in their job and the place is well done and totally dust free.
My cars are currently being maintained by them.

I could put you on to them.

Contact Abhishek the owner. +91 97415 99936

[Garth]

Originally Posted by Arjun Reddy

I could put you on to them.

Contact Abhishek the owner. +91 97415 99936

Thanks for the contact details. I will speak to them.

[sarav100]

Hi BHPians,

My white coloured car will be used as wedding car for a day next month. I'm currently not using any specific product for paint protection and relying only on the usual fortnightly pressure car wash.

The question I have is that can sticking flowers stems (natural/artificial) and a bouquet of flowers on the hood using cello tape damage paint ? The car will be driven for about 500 kms in total with the flowers stuck on it.

Secondly, if there indeed is a damage to paint due to flowers, then is there a product in the market that I can apply to minimise it. I'm not looking forward to spend more than 2K INR for paint protection product.

[ag408]

Any recommendations for a ceramic coating in Mumbai? I need it for my brand new Tucson