"Ceramic Pro Ion" reviews?

[PaulT]

Does anyone have experience with "Ceramic Pro ION" applied to their 4th gen or any vehicle? I am not DIY so I am looking for a quality product/installer. This seems like a decent product but it is not, for me, cheap. I don't like the warranty where I would have to pay an annual inspection but at least the installer was very clear about that.

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[Stringent]

My black Trailhunter is in Ceramic Pro right now. Will leave a review in a couple of weeks after observations. 1, 500 for the silver package with Ion Pro.

 

[Stringent]

My black Trailhunter is in Ceramic Pro right now. Will leave a review in a couple of weeks after observations. 1, 500 for the silver package with Ion Pro.

So far I'm impressed. Truck has a ne level of shine, like a wet look, and water is beading really well. I want to be able to mud, and effectively clean for some time. I think the proof comes over time, in how it holds up.

 

[goin2drt]

You are going to get both sides of the spectrum. The people that have spent the money are all going to say it is awesome.

The other side will say it is a waste of money.

The problem with any/all ceramic is the care afterwards to even get to make a warranty claim. Are you ready for that upkeep? Some ceramic installers even say you have to bring it to them for all car washes or the warranty will be void. You will NEVER be able to run your truck through a quick car wash if you want. All up to you. sure it looks awesome and super easy to clean for the first few washes. After that the shine will go slowly fade back to a non-ceramic look.

Me personally I think ceramic is awesome for those weekend cars and coffee cars. Ones that you take out every once in a while, never in the rain and don't let sit outside for a long time. Other wise do it yourself and do a detail 2 times a year with a good wax/polish. It will look just as good and you don't need to worry about all the hoops to jump through for after care.

 

[Stringent]

There are certainly upsides and downsides. You are correct in your assessment that it will require upkeep. Not sure if I ever heard of a provider mandating they wash your vehicle, I'd stay clear of them. When it comes to quick run it through a car wash, that's not for me either. When I decided to buy a 70k vehicle, I came to the resolution that it would be cared for, by me.

While I wouldn't promote anyone taking the path of a professional applying ceramic coating, there are pros and cons to everything. In my case, I hear both camps, and look forward to seeing how this works out....for me.

 

[Miqie]

$13 and my time.
Cheaper

 

[WKTJR1]

Location plays a big role as well. In New England, unless you have a heated garage for the winter months, you're left with less desirable options. From November through March, there's really nothing you can do outside. I use touchless washes, which I consider more of a "desalting" than an actual wash. While I agree that ceramic coatings are great, it ultimately depends on your perspective. Some of the spray-on products available are incredibly effective, and if you're willing to put in a little time, the results can be just as good at a fraction of the cost.

 

[WKTJR1]

$13 and my time.
Cheaper

Big fan. I have several products from the HS line along with others.

 

[SilverSurfer]

Old school, mcguires tek wax every 90 days. The 3k ppl/ceramic crowd is more protected/shinier for sure, but I can’t say the cost is worth it. Totally subjective, but I would ppf a new R8, not a Toyota, so I’m not against it, just not for it for a pickup. Beauty marks are part of the charm.

 

[Slappy]

just waxed the Taco with Carnauba & plastic sealer / protectant from 3D & now my Celestial Silver just pops (didn't take very long at all )
i was gonna go ceramic but $2k buys alotta parts that will still b on my truck in future years

can any suggest any gloss up sprays i can use on top the carnauba ??????

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