Ceramic Coating -- Pros/Cons? Worth the investment?

[KBKEITH]

I used Feynlab Ceramic Lite and applied it as shown in this video. Simple and inexpensive. I’m happy with the results so far.

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[Calson]

The best approach is to keep road dirt and grime off your truck by using splash guards and full time running boards (and not the dumb retracting ones). My Toyota trucks came from the factory with the guards and they were faily effective. The full size running boards on my Chevy 2500 were far more effective and protecting the sides of the truck, and I added splash guards for all four tires.

My 2022 I bought "as is" in April and I added splash guards myself. Unfortunately Ford installed half size guards that provide far less protection than the normal full size running boards and are also very slippery when wet. At some point I need to remove the crappy Ford running board with wider ones.

 

[Davec9]

Ceramic Coating? Pros/Cons? Worth the investment? I plan on keeping the truck ('23 XLT PB) for well over 100K. Live in a fairly rugged climate with 4 distinct seasons, a lot of road grime and dirt. I have a good shop near me and they are willing to use any brand of coating. What's the best out there, what should I stay away from? Does it really hold up for years in a harsh climate?

I have done all my trucks for years, what I like is the fact that it'll reduce the amount of scratching you will inevitably get from washing and everyday wear. I am a fan.

 

[Roush Auto Detailing]

As a professional detailer and not a salesman, ceramic coatings are the best of the best for any paint protection on the market. If you are serious about protecting your truck, take it to a professional and have it done by them with a professional coating. They will polish your paint to the level you want. Be sure they polish! This exposes virgin clear coat and as we all know brings the paint back to life with depth and gloss. After the coating is applied then the depth and gloss is multiplied. You can't go wrong with a ceramic coating but pay for ANY professional coating. I am certified with System X. Their coatings are top of the line. Feel free to visit www.systemx.com and give them a look! I also have some good info on my web site, www.roushautodetailing.com.

Any kind of ceramic protection is leaps and bounds better than traditional waxes and sealants. I swore by Meguiar's M21 sealant for a few years as it is a GREAT product but the max life you can get out of it is 6 months. Consumer ceramics are not much more expensive and a little more time consuming. You can't go wrong with Armor Shield IX or CarPro UK3.0. Please do your truck a favor and pull the trigger on a ceramic! Consumer or professional. Go with what your wallet will allow you to purchase.

Also, don't hound the professional about their prices. They charge as much as they do because they have spent thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours on the training necessary to get the certification to become specialized. Please also be mindful that the cost of a bottle the high end professional 'lifetime' coating is VERY high.

I hope this helps anyone who is interested in a ceramic coating! Again I am not a salesman. I love cars and I want all of them out there to look their best.

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