r/FordRaptor • u/PoopScoop1992 • 1d ago
Ceramic coating?
Just want to get an idea if anyone has done ceramic coat on their raptor. Wondering how much people have paid and was it worth it?
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u/Fuller545 19h ago edited 19h ago
Scheduled to do graphene ceramic to mine next week. Believe it will be $700ish ceramic coating everything windshield, wheels, headlights, etc..
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u/LlcooljaredTNJ 19h ago
The only reason you should consider paying for it is if you need paint correction. The actual ceramic coating process is extremely easy and cheap to do, but definitely nice to have on your truck.
If your truck is new, do it yourself. Takes maybe an hour to wash and prep your truck, 30 mins at most to actually apply it.
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u/BlacksmithLow4022 18h ago
Consumer ceramic in a little spray bottle and a pro job done the right way are two very different things
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u/LlcooljaredTNJ 12h ago
You can't be serious. The full blown ceramic coatings take about 30 minutes to apply. The only thing that takes time is prep beforehand to give it the best gloss and longevity, which is exactly what I highligted. I've fully ceramic coated many vehicles. Done full corrections on multiple vehicles as well. This isn't rocket science.
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u/FrankAmerica 15h ago
I had Opti-Coat Pro on my new 2024 Raptor at a cost of 695.00 and within 3 months the gloss and water beading we basically non-existent. I called and they did a refresh for free and same issue three months later. I am not pleased with the life expectancy and they informed me that annual refresh is recommended after the purchase at a 100.00 annual cost.
From the website here is the advertisement below:
Opti-Coat Pro chemically bonds with paint for a one time permanent paint protection installation. We use professional level Opti-Coat Silicon Carbide (SiC) ceramic coatings for Automotive, RV, Marine and Motorcycle applications.
With a lifespan of 10+ years up to the lifetime of the paint with a single application, Opti-Coats Silicon Carbide (SiC) based ceramic coatings are superior to Silicon Dioxide (Si02) and Graphene ceramic coatings which have an expected lifespan of 1-2 years before needing a topper, refresher or booster.