Rline Ceramic Coating

[INASNT]

My brother-in-law recently picked up he's 162 R-line (copied me) and took it straight to Liquid R for interior and external ceramic coating.

Looks pretty under their lights.

Cost him $1500 for interior / exterior and tinted windows.

[portas1971]

Looks amazing! Thanks for sharing the photos. Might investigate this for mine when it arrives.... Coincidently, this place is literally around the corner from me

[INASNT]

I will see how long the costing lasts. He hardly drives it as he has another 'train' car he uses every day so it should last him a long time.

[dbun]

Looks great!

Keen to know how long these coatings last for? Many of them offer lifetime warranties which seems to imply they last a long time, but I always thought it was a hard-wearing sacrificial coating.

[Kachingg]

Looks great!

Keen to know how long these coatings last for? Many of them offer lifetime warranties which seems to imply they last a long time, but I always thought it was a hard-wearing sacrificial coating.

The ceramic coatings last a long time 5+ years minimum i have had my ceramic coat (pomponazzi) for 10 months now car is always outdoors no undercover parking ever and looks like new when i wash it
The bird poo and dirt/grime come off easy as and leave no stain on the car i will be getting a claybar clean done by my detailer every 12 months just to keep it looking smick (hate winter weather tho always raining/drizzling up in the hills atm wash the car and next drive its dirty again )

[INASNT]

Looks great!

Keen to know how long these coatings last for? Many of them offer lifetime warranties which seems to imply they last a long time, but I always thought it was a hard-wearing sacrificial coating.

I recon they offer that as most people don't keep a car these days for a life time, the TIG is not that special that I would consider keeping it forever.

[Jimi]

Most of the lifetime warranties have a condition attached that you have to get it inspected every year, which costs money.

My own experience with Opticoat was that I did this for a couple of years and then got over it.

It’s still definitely there four years on but doesn’t bead as well as it used to because the car probably needs to be taken to with a clay bar

[Kachingg]

Most of the lifetime warranties have a condition attached that you have to get it inspected every year, which costs money.

My own experience with Opticoat was that I did this for a couple of years and then got over it.

It’s still definitely there four years on but doesn’t bead as well as it used to because the car probably needs to be taken to with a clay bar

Yeah you are correct to get the best out of a coating a claybar yearly is a must like anything else if its not maintained it will degrade

[spacemannz]

I’m starting to regret not getting mine treated. Polishing is fun the first few times but 9 months in and I’m over it.
Is is still possible to get treated effectively now my paint is not factory new?

[INASNT]

I’m starting to regret not getting mine treated. Polishing is fun the first few times but 9 months in and I’m over it.
Is is still possible to get treated effectively now my paint is not factory new?

Yes they can do a stage 2 paint correction then the coat. Cars 30+ years old with original paint are getting done.

[FastMitch]

Yeah you are correct to get the best out of a coating a claybar yearly is a must like anything else if its not maintained it will degrade

This maybe a dumb question

- what is the best claybar to buy ?
- when do you use it ?
- how often should you use it ?

[Jimi]

Have a bit of a cruise on YouTube and detailing forums. Here’s a start:

How To: Use Detailing Clay
Clay Bar Tips & Facts
GolfGTIforum.co.uk - An independent forum for Volkswagen Golf GTI enthusiasts.

Once you’re done, something here should work:
Car Care Products /
All Brands /
Exterior /
Clay Bars & Decon

It’s important to get the technique right. Light pressure only and renewing the exposed clay surface regularly. Yearly is probably enough but I’m sure some would do it more. I intended to do it yearly when I got the car but to be honest the older the car gets the less diligent I’ve become.

[Kachingg]

Yes it definitely possible to get your car coated make sure its a ceramic coat tho
You will need a paint correction done this will be in addition to the coating cost
Well worth doing imo my car always looks freshly waxed after just a hose off with the pressure wash
I only handwash bi monthly to remove grime around the wheels and nooks and crannies that you can't get the washer into
Plus it helps with fading that was a big part of my choice to coat as mine is red and fading is always a issue with that colour