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Anyone have experience with the Dunlop Dirrezza Ziii? Almost about to pull the trigger on a set but curious if anyone has any first hand experience with them.
I waas rockin' the star specs way back when....the way i see it, a different version, or 3.0, there would be improvements in tire tech. namely the rubber compound and tread blocks
Speaking of tires, as I'm getting ready to put my summer set on, I'm in need of new summer tires as the PSS are getting low. I'm looking to get the new Pilot Sport 4S in 245/40/R18. Looks like they are $222 each on both Discount Tire and Tire Rack.
Speaking of tires, as I'm getting ready to put my summer set on, I'm in need of new summer tires as the PSS are getting low. I'm looking to get the new Pilot Sport 4S in 245/40/R18. Looks like they are $222 each on both Discount Tire and Tire Rack.
I've had the Pilot Sport 4S on my car for five months. They're nice tires.
So I'm finally moving on from the Blackfire Wet Diamond paint sealant I've used for years. What's the new best one to use? I have a silver car and two dark(ish) blue ones.
So I'm finally moving on from the Blackfire Wet Diamond paint sealant I've used for years. What's the new best one to use? I have a silver car and two dark(ish) blue ones.
Man, BFWD used to be the go-to here for years. Have you looked at some consumer-grade ceramic coatings?
Man, BFWD used to be the go-to here for years. Have you looked at some consumer-grade ceramic coatings?
I know! It was (is?) awesome and a great finish, just curious what the go to is these days.
I've looked into them but not ready to take that plunge yet. If I'm going to do the ceramic coating, I'd get it professionally done. No need to have me F it up.
Cost wise, I think the professional coatings are bullshit. Most professionals charge around $1300 to do it. They say it lasts 5-7 years, but I have a hard time believing that. Also, you should use a specific soap to maintain the ceramic coat. With that said, the consumer line is a bit more worth while in my opinion. If you're comfortable polishing a car, then you should have no problem applying the coating. Something like CQuartz UK is around $100 to coat a car. Theoretically, CQuartz says the coating is good for 2 years, which is less then the pro line, but its also costs $1200 (on average) less. You can recoat with the consumer line every year for 10 years and still pay less then the pro coating that - theoretically - lasts 7 years.
I've had my car coated for 13 months with the consumer line product. I wash it using their soap, which is around $27 for a bottle. I use a 1:9 soap:water mixture and it lasts me around 15 washes. I've not recoated the car in that time at all, but water still beads like it did early on, and - most importantly in my opinion - the car is way easier to clean as the dirt and grime just rinses off the paint. It's amazing on wheels as well, since brake dust just wipes off.
The biggest misunderstanding I see on forums is that people think ceramic coating will protect from scratches and rock chips. Get PPF if you're looking for that level of protection. Think of ceramic coating as harder clear coat.
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