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Old Jul 14, 2023 | 08:15 AM
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When you have it ceramic coated, do you not get water spots? Does it dry quicker?
You will still get some water spots if you don't remove the excess water drops. I use a Dewalt battery-powered leaf blower to remove excess water drops followed by a quick chamois. However, even if you leave the hard water drops, those spots will not be etched into the clear coat when ceramic coated. The best thing about ceramic coating is that bug guts from long trips easily wash off.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2023 | 10:43 AM
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Yep, I need to call Ralf at Serek Moterverk in Richmond to get a few things done and then I will get a ceramic coating and perhaps a little PPF on the front?
 
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Old Jul 14, 2023 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by joeg679
When you have it ceramic coated, do you not get water spots? Does it dry quicker?
Have ceramic coating and yes, water spots.

I just tried this product from Chemical Guys on a small hood section and it worked.



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Old Jul 14, 2023 | 07:12 PM
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Guys, if you could buy a brand new front facing light, which would it be? Practical is king, but I want to light up the night - and day.

I like the 5w version of the Lucky8 50" dual row, but is it best?

BTW - if you were going to get front PPF, how much should you pay at this point? I have been quoted both realistic & absurd prices.

Seems to come with the brand?

"BEARLY" is my North Carolina handicapped tag, currently on the way. I am REP2266 for now. My new Defer is officially the Black Bear.
 

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Old Jul 14, 2023 | 10:26 PM
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the dance you have to do is turn off auto-hold. if I remember right it's on the config button in the lower right side of the screen (This is a USA defender, dunno if different elsewhere). I've only done it once to get a bunch of salt and ice off it. I did the ceramic coating and interior coating.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2023 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Trekkie
the dance you have to do is turn off auto-hold. if I remember right it's on the config button in the lower right side of the screen (This is a USA defender, dunno if different elsewhere)..
On mine that is second from left on top, row?

A in a circle, turns orange when disabled.

Mine is air suspension with Adaptive cruise.
 
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