They do not like handing over the car unprepared. Took a lot of talking and emails to get the message around. They left some plastic protection on but it was a few days before the detailer could have it. They left the inside alone so the piano black trim was ok. MY16 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography in Aleutian silver, stealth pack and toys.

My man (Griffiths Detailing) recommends a Ceramic Sealant finish. Has anyone any knowledge of this particular coating?
http://griffithsdetailing.com/ceramic-coating-services/

Had mine coated with Gtecniq Crystal Serum from new

Took four days of detailing and application around 1k and worth every last cent .. Mike at Gem detailing is an absolute Master

16 months on and this stuff is simply amazing ... it does look like it could live up to the 7 yr warranty !!!!

Just watch this video to get an idea of what this coating is like ....

All I do is give it a quick wash followed by a spray of C2V3 and the paintwork feels like silk ... beads like crazy

and despite two washes by my dealer that I expressly told them not to do there's not a swirl mark in sight .


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Had the car washed today for the first time since the Crystal Serum (Exo Black) treatment. I used a mobile Valet who himself does detailing and gives the car a proper safety wash using Gtechniq product.

He immediately noted that the paintwork was incredible and that he does a lot of RR Sports and that the gloss and shine left after a simple wash was the best he had seen.

Although the Crystal Serum treatment is great, it really was the great single stage polish that Belissimoto did as part of the new car protection package that has really made the difference. I am not really blown away by the exo coating and while there is beading, I wouldn't have it done again given the cost as I get plenty of water marks so it doesn't save me from having to wash the car regularly.

The take away for me is that the single stage polish by a decent detailer like Belissimoto (they were amazing) is a must to get the best out of the car - which is prepped very poorly (I didn't realize how badly until I saw the different the single stage polish made). As for wax vs crystal serum, I think I'd go for the cheaper wax option on my next new car and put the saving towards having the car detailed annually (where they will take stone chips and minor scratches out too which the crystal serum doesn't seem to protect against very well despite the claims it makes the car more scratch resistant - I seem to have a few superficial scratches already on the boot from loading unloading despite being very careful).

All in all I am delighted to have found Belissimito and had the car prepped - even if not completely convinced by the benefits of some of the add-on Gtechniq products.

Sent my brand new Full Fat AB for a full opticoat Pro coating 2 days after taking delivery.

Coating was preceded by a full day of paint correction and removal of swirls and I'm happy.

Gives It a "deeper" wet black look and water simply beads off, as does brake dust off the wheels

I'm happy so far

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Picking my (Black, if I've not mentioned it )SvR up next week
Still not totally convinced I need to spend about £700.00 on the ceramic detailing, might check it out first before sending in the detailer. Its a car, does it really need a piano type finish??? Maybe

Cantona wrote:

Picking my (Black, if I've not mentioned it Smile )SvR up next week Thumbs Up
Still not totally convinced I need to spend about £700.00 on the ceramic detailing, might check it out first before sending in the detailer. Its a car, does it really need a piano type finish??? Maybe Question

where are the pics Oli?!

http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic43647.html


Not the best photo's, going for a mini valet tomorrow morning as was with it in the UK over Easter weekend so got to really stretch its legs but certainly needs a clean now.


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Thanks Oli. You have been pm'd.

I agree with JKay, Opticoat is a very good product.......had mine done 2 weeks ago.











I cant personally comment on other products but I understand that Crystal Serum gets good reviews, as noted in previous comments to this thread.

My father lives in the UK and is just buying a new Mercedes. I have been doing some online research for him and found there to be limited Opticoat applicators in the UK but many more Crystal Serum applicators so maybe that's the way to go.

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Cantona wrote:

Picking my (Black, if I've not mentioned it )SvR up next week
Still not totally convinced I need to spend about £700.00 on the ceramic detailing, might check it out first before sending in the detailer. Its a car, does it really need a piano type finish??? Maybe

JKay wrote:

Sent my brand new Full Fat AB for a full opticoat Pro coating 2 days after taking delivery.

Coating was preceded by a full day of paint correction and removal of swirls and I'm happy.

Gives It a "deeper" wet black look and water simply beads off, as does brake dust off the wheels

I'm happy so far

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Opticoat really does bring out the black paint!!! Looks fantastic.

Did the guy in the L322 parked behind you get jealous!!! :rolllaugh:

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😆 no but he won't talk to me for some Reason 😀

It does really bring out the black and I'm still loving it everytime I look at the car!

Cantona wrote:

Hmm, all a bit worrying. In other words; "Mr Dealer, do not touch the outside of my f***ing car...."
I'm on the case