My Bronco Will NEVER Be THIS Clean Again!

Looks great!!

Tre manefique!

BuckYeah

I promise! :geek:

I just got my Bronco back from Benchmark Auto Salon and I'm THRILLED with the way it came out. I got the works: a thorough wash, clay barring, and a Stage 1 polish before the Full XPEL body wrap and Ceramic Coating were applied. Plus, a 20% tint on the door windows, to match the back glass. I LOVE it!

The crew did an amazing job. Katie and Mike are wonderful people to work with. They asked what I wanted to do and then gave me several options. Exactly what a shop should do! No pressure. It is just a pure joy doing business with them. I highly recommend Benchmark Auto Salon to anyone in the greater Seattle area. Check out the link above...

Here she is:

Dang!

WOW! That is gleaming! With any luck I'll have mine back sometime this month and we can go get them dirty.
Yours might rinse off easier though. lol

And this:

EZAPAR

WOW! That is gleaming! With any luck I'll have mine back sometime this month and we can go get them dirty.
Yours might rinse off easier though. lol

And this:

So THAT'S what you were talking about! How cool. Now I'm thirsty. 🍺

Looking good @BuckYeah.
Yeah it’s sad they will never be new again. But I like a nice patina, only something you can get buy really using it and loving every minute of it.

It’s beautiful, Chris!
We’ll need some before and after pics when “L” sees some dust!

I've never understood placing ceramic coatings over x-pel. It is very redundant from what I have heard.

Texas Bronco

I've never understood placing ceramic coatings over x-pel. It is very redundant from what I have heard.

The wrap cannot bond to the ceramic coating, only to the finish itself. The coating may seem extraneous, but it does create a hydrophobic layer that makes cleaning easier. In theory, I won't have to wash my car as often. If you don't add the ceramic coating, it simply means you would have to wax it more often. I live in an apartment complex that doesn't facilitate (or approve of) car washing or vehicle maintenance of any kind, so it's ideal for me.

The wrap is a physical barrier that protects against brush scratches and rock strikes, so it seemed like a wise precaution to preserve the finish. I preferred this approach, as opposed to adding plastic cladding to the body. Oddly, in a way, it's a minimalist approach, which bodes well for me.

Bluestreak57

It’s beautiful, Chris!
We’ll need some before and after pics when “L” sees some dust!

"Okay, sir. You're a Lebowski. I'm a Lebowski. That's terrific!" 😆

BuckYeah

I promise! :geek:

I just got my Bronco back from Benchmark Auto Salon and I'm THRILLED with the way it came out. I got the works: a thorough wash, clay barring, and a Stage 1 polish before the Full XPEL body wrap and Ceramic Coating were applied. Plus, a 20% tint on the door windows, to match the back glass. I LOVE it!

The crew did an amazing job. Katie and Mike are wonderful people to work with. They asked what I wanted to do and then gave me several options. Exactly what a shop should do! No pressure. It is just a pure joy doing business with them. I highly recommend Benchmark Auto Salon to anyone in the greater Seattle area. Check out the link above...

Here she is:

Looks great. I love that color I still can't decide whether that or COM is my favorite.

Wow! The Bronc looks great! I have to say, I love that color as well but I am a bit biased! 😆

Not sure about this particular product, but I know the ceramic coating we use claims three years, and typically loses its hydrophobic properties after only one. If you're planning on taking it through frequent car washes or live in an area with northern winter climates, you may want to keep an eye on it every year or so and maybe get it re-done. There are sprays you can get to extend the life of the ceramic; I usually put those on every couple of months. They sure do look pretty when they're shiny.

BuckYeah

I promise! :geek:

I just got my Bronco back from Benchmark Auto Salon and I'm THRILLED with the way it came out. I got the works: a thorough wash, clay barring, and a Stage 1 polish before the Full XPEL body wrap and Ceramic Coating were applied. Plus, a 20% tint on the door windows, to match the back glass. I LOVE it!

The crew did an amazing job. Katie and Mike are wonderful people to work with. They asked what I wanted to do and then gave me several options. Exactly what a shop should do! No pressure. It is just a pure joy doing business with them. I highly recommend Benchmark Auto Salon to anyone in the greater Seattle area. Check out the link above...

Here she is:

That's a stunning Bronco!

keep it in the garage😍

Sulley

Not sure about this particular product, but I know the ceramic coating we use claims three years, and typically loses its hydrophobic properties after only one. If you're planning on taking it through frequent car washes or live in an area with northern winter climates, you may want to keep an eye on it every year or so and maybe get it re-done. There are sprays you can get to extend the life of the ceramic; I usually put those on every couple of months. They sure do look pretty when they're shiny.

Impermanence is at the very heart of our existence, and our cars (and their finishes) are no different. I plan on nothing but hand-washes for my baby and will do whatever I can to sustain its finish without becoming a slave to it. LOL

Seriously though, I honestly just wanted to start off on the right foot by taking practical (and yes, somewhat extreme) measures to preserve its finish. I'm sure to pick up nicks and scratches and chips (I'm counting on it), but these preventive measures should mitigate their impact somewhat. I appreciate your input, @Sulley!

BuckYeah

Impermanence is at the very heart of our existence, and our cars (and their finishes) are no different. I plan on nothing but hand-washes for my baby and will do whatever I can to sustain its finish without becoming a slave to it. LOL

Seriously though, I honestly just wanted to start off on the right foot by taking practical (and yes, somewhat extreme) measures to preserve its finish. I'm sure to pick up nicks and scratches and chips (I'm counting on it), but these preventive measures should mitigate their impact somewhat. I appreciate your input, @Sulley!

You did the right thing. It will help significantly with microscratches and other minor abrasions. It's not going to withstand a direct hit from a pebble, but when the tires throw crap at the car, it certainly will help with things skidding off the surface. I've been putting ceramic on all of my vehicles at purchase, and repeating annually. They still look brand new years in.

o not the car wash 😲

She looks so good.