[Urtho9]

There aren't a lot of places in my area that do ceramic coating that I've been able to find, none within a reasonable distance. Still in the pre-planning phase of my purchase and thinking it would be cool to be able to fly down and pick it up already ceramic coated. Anyone know if Koons offers anything like this?

 

[GBLWRMR]

They do offer it as a part of their added warranty program. No idea what it costs. I declined and used my own detailer. I would not expect that it was the same as having the paint corrected then sealed. My detailer took 3 days (including PPF) to paint correct and ceramic coat.

 

[OKSS]

There aren't a lot of places in my area that do ceramic coating that I've been able to find, none within a reasonable distance. Still in the pre-planning phase of my purchase and thinking it would be cool to be able to fly down and pick it up already ceramic coated. Anyone know if Koons offers anything like this?

I believe they use Cilajet, but it's more of a paint sealant and there are better options out there.

I wouldn't trust a car dealer to ceramic coat my car.

 

[DuvalBigCat]

They do offer it as a part of their added warranty program. No idea what it costs. I declined and used my own detailer. I would not expect that it was the same as having the paint corrected then sealed. My detailer took 3 days (including PPF) to paint correct and ceramic coat.

Agreed. Let the experts handle it and the dealership would be towards the bottom of the list. Look for installers with stellar reviews and preferably work on Challengers often. My PPF was right next door to a Dodge dealership.

 

[Unavowed]

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[Urtho9]

I live in central Maine and the closest place that I'm aware of is 2 hours away. Trying to find a better option.

 

[Unavowed]

I live in central Maine and the closest place that I'm aware of is 2 hours away. Trying to find a better option.

Have the car sent directly from Koons to P2P. They may be able to assist with enclosed transport.

 

[Urtho9]

Not a bad idea, I'll have to check in on pricing for the transport.

 

[frictioncircle]

The dealer "ceramic/special" coatings are sometimes just hosed on with a jar attached to the hose and wiped off... just a sealant...You might think the extra warranty provided by the third party and pushed by the dealer as being of value...repaint or replace the panel if marred...but try really to activate that and you find the small print excuses..😭

 

[why2kmax]

Dealer ceramic is a waste of money, plus they dont care what kind of job they do and they arent set up to do a good job in the first place. Id go with the suggestions of getting it to a shop near the dealership and getting it done. Paint corrrection even on a new car is going to make a big difference as will the ceramic application.

There are probably 20+ shops that do Ceramic and paint correction witin 15-20 min of the dealership. Start a thread asking VA peeps if they have any reccomendations set something up with the shop and see if Koons wil have it sent there. Or drive down, buy the car, take it yourself and come back when its done. Hassle yeah, but way better than letting a dealership do it.

Ive had 5 of my cars done at at Reflected Images in Forrest Hill MD and have nothing but great results and service from them. . 80 miles NE of Koons BUT it is on your way home

If you are getting a WB then you def want PPF on the front of the flares and maybe lower doors minimum.

 

[Unavowed]

Not a bad idea, I'll have to check in on pricing for the transport.

To clarify, I meant contact P2P as they have arranged enclosed transport for clients in the past.