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Originally Posted by DaddyD
Total Recon is no longer in the car detailing business. Now all they do is apply ceramic coating to cars, and they are booked up through November. FYI I just had some bodywork and new paint on my car (got involved in an accident) and the owner of the frame/bodywork shop where I had my car repaired said that ceramic coating is a bit of a scam, i.e., most places WAY overcharge for it and it's not all it's cracked up to be.
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Ceramic coatings work well, with limitations. They do last for 3-4 years. However, they do not stay in perfect shape for 3-4 years. They get scratched, swirled, bird bombed, and tree sapped like any other finish. So after a year or two, although they are still protecting, the finish gets dodgy. If you are picky about your car's finish, this may drive you nuts. This is why I won't have another ceramic coating applied to my cars. Also, the current sealants are so easy to use and last 6 months+, I don't see the need for an expensive ceramic coating. FYI, the product uses for ceramic coatings is $75-$100, the rest is labor. $1,200 for a ceramic coating from a new car dealer is not a good deal.