Is this ceramic coating really worth the "price" of admission? or stick with standard waxing in routine intervals?

[soccer10cu]

Curious what others thoughts are in the industry if ceramic coating is worth it? I've always stuck with standard waxing in routine intervals (Spring / Fall) and have had success keeping the M3 in presentable shape.

 

[Armadillo auto spa]

The short answer is yes it’s worth it. Wax in my experience only lasts a month or two. And it is very time consuming to apply. A paint correction and a coating might take a day to apply correctly for a diyer but many of them last several years and are much easier to maintain than something like a wax. Even if you don’t decide to go the coating route I would look into a good spray sealant. Wax is kind of old technology. It has some properties that are well suited for a classic show car but for 95% of cars a sealant gets better results and is much easier to apply.

 

[Buda]

Yes it’s worth it! Gives a better shine and longer lasting protection. At least a year, or more. No one has provide any independently and scientifically tested proof of how long any product lasts. But longer than a wax (30 days) or a paint sealant (6 months to a year ( (when reapplied after 6 months). The finish should be as perfect and flawless as you can get it before applying.