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JOKER8R

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Just completed the gtechniq crystal serum ultra on the exterior and the wheels. Professionally done by a shop.

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Looks great and nice wheel choice. Do you still have the goldish trim ring bolts or did you change them out
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JOKER8R

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I went with Chemical Guy’s Hydro Charge knowing it would only last about 6 months. CG’s says a year with 2 coats. I did clay bar mine along with #36 & #38 polish. It’s no harder doing that using detail spray and I figured I would do it in the spring & fall. Did some of the plastic as well as the wheels

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Wish there was a never have to hand wash magical product.

I had ppf and ceramic coated on my Pacifica. It does resist dirt and the water beading is amazing. But I'm surprised it's not nicer. Maybe my guy uses cheaper ceramic coating.......oh and the kids scratched the brand new van at least 4 times above the ppf on the Rocker area, so I'm jaded.
 

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I only ceramic coated the windows on my JT as it's a lease.

In 3 years I'm not sure what I'll do with my gator..... Probably ceramic the whole thing again.
 

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Wish there was a never have to hand wash magical product.

I had ppf and ceramic coated on my Pacifica. It does resist dirt and the water beading is amazing. But I'm surprised it's not nicer. Maybe my guy uses cheaper ceramic coating.......oh and the kids scratched the brand new van at least 4 times above the ppf on the Rocker area, so I'm jaded.
Okay, I recant my statement. I just did a touchless wash from a new place, holy cow it did really well. Still could use a hand wash but it's good enough for the kid hauler.
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