Question: Ceramic Pro Coating experience

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Sherpa23 said:
Nope. It's actually a Ferrari 360 but you are not incorrect as it doesn't look like a typical 360. It started life as a manual transmission 360 with only a couple of options and then it was later fitted with body work from a Challenge Stradale and a series of suspension and other parts from some F430 race cars. It's a pretty neat car and it's been featured in some of the Ferrari magazines. It has a bit more power than standard but is a great deal lighter and is very enjoyable to drive both on the road and on the track.

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Very Nice
 
I just received a quote from one of the local Ceramic Pro approved detailer. They can perform the paint correction, details, and Ceramic Pro Gold at my house, it will took about 8 hours, with 3 person and the cost around $1,5k
They also recommend applying the Ceramic Pro even on the Matte Carbon Fiber parts so I am going to wait until I bought and install all the Carbon Fiber Parts before I get them to apply the Ceramic Pro.
 
Yes! No rush obviously since you’re not out racking up miles on it

What are their recommendations for maintenance on it? Sometimes they’ll like to reapply the top “slick” coat yearly, but that’s usually on cars that are out suffering the abuse of daily driving
 
DucatiKev said:
Yes! No rush obviously since you’re not out racking up miles on it

What are their recommendations for maintenance on it? Sometimes they’ll like to reapply the top “slick” coat yearly, but that’s usually on cars that are out suffering the abuse of daily driving
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Hi, I have not discuss about maintenance with the detailer...
My bike already received top coating everyday now, from my wife's cooking oil vapor since our living room is close to the kitchen :p
I might need to wash my bike soon...
 
Buddy, receiving a daily top coat of cooking oil is a very small price to pay for your wife’s blessing to “park that thing” inside the house

You are blessed

do u keep fuel in the tank or is it dry? I’ve got the evap (charcoal) canister removed now and after riding it sticks up the garage real nice. It actually smells nice cause I fill it with Shell “Nitro” 93
 
DucatiKev said:
Buddy, receiving a daily top coat of cooking oil is a very small price to pay for your wife’s blessing to “park that thing” inside the house

You are blessed

do u keep fuel in the tank or is it dry? I’ve got the evap (charcoal) canister removed now and after riding it sticks up the garage real nice. It actually smells nice cause I fill it with Shell “Nitro” 93
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My dealer filled up my gas tank to full capacity when I took delivery a few weeks ago, plus I want to warm up the engine and listen to it every 2 weeks or so. Luckily, I have a very large window just behind the bike facing my backyard, so I just have to open that window when I turn on the engine.
It's nice to have 93 octane fuel available in your area, in California only 91 max...
 
BMW Alpina said:
I want to warm up the engine and listen to it every 2 weeks or so
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@BMW Alpina just be careful with this. I’ve seen ppl “warm it up” but not enough which means there’s water left in the engine/exhaust from condensation that never got to burn off.

Just take her out and cruise her around the neighborhood a little hahaha yeah right!

Actually I’m wondering how close you are to having the detailers out for the full ceramic coating package?
 
DucatiKev said:
@BMW Alpina just be careful with this. I’ve seen ppl “warm it up” but not enough which means there’s water left in the engine/exhaust from condensation that never got to burn off.

Just take her out and cruise her around the neighborhood a little hahaha yeah right!

Actually I’m wondering how close you are to having the detailers out for the full ceramic coating package?
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Hi DucatiKev,

I still have a long way to go before detail and full ceramic coated my bike.
First, I need to change many panel to carbon fiber
Second, there are some stickers that I want to put on my bike fairings and some of the carbon fiber panel
Third, I am going to apply new clear coat to protect those stickers, (I am currently doing it for my tail and the tail is at a painter shop now). If the result of the tail is good (deeper finish and shinier) then I will clear coat the entire bike.
Forth, I have so many parts (aluminum and titanium) ordered, on order or waiting to be ordered and I want to install all this parts first
After all the above, then I will detail and full ceramic coated
So,... my target is by the end of this year,
however, I really worry about the current situation, hopefully, everything is manageable (financially) or many modification will be delayed.
 
BMW Alpina said:
Hi DucatiKev,

I still have a long way to go before detail and full ceramic coated my bike.
First, I need to change many panel to carbon fiber
Second, there are some stickers that I want to put on my bike fairings and some of the carbon fiber panel
Third, I am going to apply new clear coat to protect those stickers, (I am currently doing it for my tail and the tail is at a painter shop now). If the result of the tail is good (deeper finish and shinier) then I will clear coat the entire bike.
Forth, I have so many parts (aluminum and titanium) ordered, on order or waiting to be ordered and I want to install all this parts first
After all the above, then I will detail and full ceramic coated
So,... my target is by the end of this year,
however, I really worry about the current situation, hopefully, everything is manageable (financially) or many modification will be delayed.
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It’s an incredible journey with your 916 Aniv! And I’m sure it’s a great learning experience and thrill for you!

Of course, family comes first. Delayed modifications that you “need” will come as they come. It’s not like your out collecting rock chips in your paint and getting her filthy every weekend.
As long as you don’t need to sell the Ducati to keep things normal at home. But I think by then we’ll have much greater issues like credit freezes and empty shelves.

For your decals project:
I’ve gotten pretty good at applying and removing decals and pretty much anything with adhesive. Since you are obsessively inclined as I am myself, I’d recommend discussing this project with your detailing crew and paint shop before placing the decals. I would probably recommend having the paint fully corrected (polished/buffed) on those specific panels that will be receiving decals and gloss over. Then polish the top clear coat after it cures nicely and then ceramic coat

Yeah It’s going an extra 10 miles, but come on: your bike and your build thread are already off to a perfect start

Be well
 
DucatiKev said:
It’s an incredible journey with your 916 Aniv! And I’m sure it’s a great learning experience and thrill for you!

Of course, family comes first. Delayed modifications that you “need” will come as they come. It’s not like your out collecting rock chips in your paint and getting her filthy every weekend.
As long as you don’t need to sell the Ducati to keep things normal at home. But I think by then we’ll have much greater issues like credit freezes and empty shelves.

For your decals project:
I’ve gotten pretty good at applying and removing decals and pretty much anything with adhesive. Since you are obsessively inclined as I am myself, I’d recommend discussing this project with your detailing crew and paint shop before placing the decals. I would probably recommend having the paint fully corrected (polished/buffed) on those specific panels that will be receiving decals and gloss over. Then polish the top clear coat after it cures nicely and then ceramic coat

Yeah It’s going an extra 10 miles, but come on: your bike and your build thread are already off to a perfect start

Be well
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Initially, I was planning to install the decal myself, but several paint shop told me they needed the paint to be scuff before I apply the sticker,
so I decided to just pay extra and let the painter do the prep and install the sticker for me :p
 

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