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ceramic coating best choice for pinstriping

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by rockwind1, Nov 27, 2023.

  1. Nov 27, 2023 at 12:41 PM
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    rockwind1

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    my beautiful 2016 decked out rig has taken a beating out hunting,,, pin stripes galore. what is the best ceramic coating to combat that? is there a better system? mine is defintely not a pavement princess. IMG_4336.jpg
     
  2. Nov 27, 2023 at 1:09 PM
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    PPF is the way to go, ceramic coating won’t prevent/protect from any scratches.
     
  3. Nov 27, 2023 at 1:32 PM
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    TheGreekFreak

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    Paint correction + PPF in high wear areas is what you're looking for. Ceramic coat is more for keeping it clean/making washing easier.
     
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    PVT Pablo

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    Both the posts above are correct. Paint correction and paint protection film. Ceramic will do nothing for scratch repair or prevention.
     
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    Ceramic coating is so old school. lol

    If you are looking for protection go with Graphene wax/spray, i switched a year ago and haven't gotten any pinstripes since, plus it lasts for so darn long, water always beads up even months later.


    Specifically: Turtle Wax 53477 Hybrid Solutions Pro Flex Wax, Graphene Spray Wax. They make a soap and wax as well but i prefer the spray
     
  6. Nov 28, 2023 at 8:38 PM
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    HHMMMMMM, this is new,, I have not heard of it before, did you do yourself?
     
  7. Nov 29, 2023 at 4:29 PM
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    Yes, its fairly easy. Similar to a spray touch up with a little extra care. Much easer than wax or Ceramic, and when fresh it super slick. Graphene wax/spray is by far the most resilient i have ever used. Even when my 4R is dirty, when it rains its still beads up. I would definitely give it a try.
     
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    I’m convinced the ceramic “spray and dry” product I use protects mine from pinstripes. However, I deny the existence of all the new stripes I get after every trip. They were probably there before I applied the product anyways.
    :anonymous:
     

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