Paint

BDR0572 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-14-2017, 10:29 AM

Hey Guy's just passing info on here all good with my ride , had to do some painting on the front due too excessive chipping with all the construction going on our roads lot of rocks and debris,Express paint did a perfect color match on my paint code given Thought I would share that with every one

https://db.tt/Qozn3UKoEU

cycleguy55 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-14-2017, 11:41 AM

Are you planning to install a film to protect that in future?

BDR0572 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-14-2017, 12:19 PM

yea actually there is a local company here that does a ceramic type coating they call it ,will be checking them out too see how that works.

BDR_Boy · #4 (**permalink**) 06-14-2017, 01:17 PM

Good to know... thanks! I too am starting to add up a few dings that I need to do something with... all small... nothing that stands out until you start looking closely. I tried getting a paint code from BDR via e-mail... but didn't get a response. Curious about the coating too... keep us posted.

jeffnolan · #5 (**permalink**) 06-14-2017, 10:03 PM

The ceramic coating is amazing stuff. I had it done on my E63 and it is guaranteed to last 2 years. It should, the cost was $1,500.

On interesting thing I learned about it is that it comes in a range of hardnesses and on cars with stiff suspensions it is not recommended to go more than a hardness of 8 or risk having the polish crack.

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Originally Posted by BDR0572

yea actually there is a local company here that does a ceramic type coating they call it ,will be checking them out too see how that works.

REY 427 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-15-2017, 08:22 AM

Ceramic coating is different than the clear film that protects your paint from chips. I have a 7 year ceramic coating on my car which gives the paint an unbelievable shine. It helps with bugs not sticking, beads water when it gets wet, but it does not help with paint chips. Think of it as a more durable coat of wax. The clear film does help protect against rock chips.

BDR0572 · #7 (**permalink**) 06-18-2017, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by REY 427

Ceramic coating is different than the clear film that protects your paint from chips. I have a 7 year ceramic coating on my car which gives the paint an unbelievable shine. It helps with bugs not sticking, beads water when it gets wet, but it does not help with paint chips. Think of it as a more durable coat of wax. The clear film does help protect against rock chips.

Shucks did not know that, thanks for the heads up .