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Old Feb 23, 2022 | 06:50 PM
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That is really cheap. I dont coat wheels only for that amount. Check to see what all is being done and what coating is being used
 
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Old Feb 24, 2022 | 11:00 AM
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Eagle, for doing a bike

Let's say

Bath
Iron, tar removal
Clay bar
1 or two step correcting (test spot, least aggressive method like you do)
prepped and coated in a proven coating of your choice

if you don't mind sharing, in general.....what would it take to get a knowledgeable pro like you to do that to a street glide like mine?
 
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Old Feb 24, 2022 | 01:42 PM
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Am I suppling the coating?
Reason why I ask is that I give that option to my customers. Ill buy it but it gets tacked on to my price of course
 
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Old Feb 24, 2022 | 02:02 PM
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The hype sure seems to have died off on it. For awhile it was the greatest thing on earth now barely a mention ?
 
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Old Feb 24, 2022 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by smitty901
The hype sure seems to have died off on it. For awhile it was the greatest thing on earth now barely a mention ?
Hype for what has dyed off?
 
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Old Feb 24, 2022 | 09:23 PM
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I recently got the ceramic coating on my 2022 Road King. Can't say how good it is because since it was delivered, it's been sitting in the garage waiting for the snow to melt.. They stuck me for $400.

I've purchased a few new vehicles over the last while and they always have some sort of paint coating offer. Normally I decline, but I broke down this time. I always think of this scene from the movie Fargo whenever the sales manager gets around to the pitch.

 
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Old Feb 25, 2022 | 05:25 AM
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I plan on doing it myself this spring, I've done quite a bit of auto detailing and this looks simple enough.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2022 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by jwt873
I recently got the ceramic coating on my 2022 Road King. Can't say how good it is because since it was delivered, it's been sitting in the garage waiting for the snow to melt.. They stuck me for $400.

I've purchased a few new vehicles over the last while and they always have some sort of paint coating offer. Normally I decline, but I broke down this time. I always think of this scene from the movie Fargo whenever the sales manager gets around to the pitch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2LLB9CGfLs
Did the Dealer install the coating?
 
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Old Feb 25, 2022 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by HD_noobie
I plan on doing it myself this spring, I've done quite a bit of auto detailing and this looks simple enough.
Its not real hard, but its not slap it on and done either. The part that's the most difficult is if you leave a high spot and find it a couple days later. Have fun with that
 
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Old Feb 25, 2022 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by eaglefan1
Did the Dealer install the coating?
Yes.. I don't know if they did it or had someone come in, but it was professionally applied.
 
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