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NIRVC provided the Ceramic Coating to Sue & Mark in exchange for us producing this video. We used our Motorhome as the platform to allow us the opportunity to capture the Paint Correction & Ceramic Application Process on film. This is how we were able to produce this episode for you to decide if Ceramic Coating is for you!
Our 10 year old Newmar Dutch Star Motorhome has been our magical carpet in retirement. We decided to "Revive!" our paint job with a multi-step paint correction procedure. This cleaning and buffing of our paint took days, inside a climate & environmentally controlled shop. It was performed by Mike, one of the actual body shop painters! Once the color and shine was restored, we decided to preserve it by having the Xpel Fusion Plus Ceramic Coating applied. Come along with us in this episode and see what's all involved from START to FINISH!
The package used for OUR PARTICULAR COACH, IN THE PARTICULAR CONDITION it was demonstrated to be in this video, was the "Platinum Protect" package for "used" coaches. It was $6300 + tax as of 10-20-2023 on our 10 year old paint job. Your mileage will vary,..... Every coach "may" have a slightly different story! Call the NIRVC location nearest to you to get the pricing on their Silver, Gold and Platinum Ceramic Protection Plans!
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without a doubt this channel is the most informative. and without sounding robotic.
Thanks for the kind comment and encouraging words guys!
Mark, Mark, Mark, Mark, Mark... you *DO* treat Myles well!!! So great to watch the transformation from paint swirls to 😎🕶"Mirror Like Reflection"!!!🕶😎 Wish I could see this in person! I would be afraid to drive in the elements after such a pristine detailing operation! Thanks for sharing the coverage! Much love you you and Sue!! ~Big C in the DP 📢 ::: Air Horn 📢 ::: ::: Air Breaks! ::: 🚌🚌🚌
Thanks again! You are so correct, we really are are afraid to drive it now that it looks so good!
Hi Mark and Sue! Myles is looking pretty handsome these days. Now that he’s gotten all cleaned up and has a shine to him. They did a great job at NIRVC. He looks like he’s brand new. Stay safe and safe travels. Have a great week! See you soon!
Thanks so much Sherri!
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No problen at all!
I’m at the beginning of the video and I am glad you just said the “next 6-7 years” of your RV’ing. Fantastic.
That is the plan,.........hope we can make it happen,.........God willing!
I can’t say enough how much I enjoy your videos.
You are making us blush John,.....
This is such a nice look now. And, we got a good look at the stainless strip along the bottom. Just perfect looking. Well worth it.
Thanks,.......
Another fantastic session. The finish is in the detail...and you both certainly provide both. The coach looks great!
Thanks Diane!
I'm looking forward to seeing this video and the overall benefits you'll experience year after year. .
We shall see in 6 months when I wash if for the first time!
I was also referring to your new batteries upgrade. Looking forward to seeing that video on that installation. Happy Holidays! :) @@OurJourneyInMyles
Myles looks good as new - smooth as glass.
Sue & I were impressed how good the Newmar paint job cleaned up after 10 years!
Seeing is believing! The before and after comparison truly tells the story of this amazing service & product used to restore the outer-shell life of Myles. And, what better birthday present to give Myles, A spa day and beauty makeover! 🥂🍾
We are hoping that Myles pays us back with good "maintenance" karma for a while!
Great coverage of your experience with the process. I agree that doing a good job early in one's ownership experience could help to extend the preservation of the finish well into the future. Myles is looking good!
We agree,......the reduced compounding & buffing time would lower the cost possibly. But,..... a new coach owner might be included to fix scratches and chips first,......where as we just chose to ignored them.
Wow. Very impressive.
We are afraid to get any bugs on it now,.....
We did this when our 2022 Newmar Mountainaire was less than one year old. We are still happy with our decision. We asked them to put it on our inside shower and that has been a game changer for us.
We will have to try that!
When comparing the various ceramic products, how the paint surface should be prepared for each, the install procedure required for a particular coating, and ultimately the pricing, there is a lot to consider.
The main thing that you need to keep in mind is preparation is the key to success! Ensuring the paint is free of defects that will ultimately impact the coating is critical to ensuring you are getting the total value and expectation of the product performance after so much effort has been put into it.
NIRVC spent a great deal of time under proper lighting conditions examining the paint, and thoroughly ensuring the coach was properly prepped for the ceramic coating. For most folks, you must make all paint corrections BEFORE the installation of the ceramic. If the paint has a minor chips or swirl marks, it must be repaired or removed BEFORE the coating can be installed to ensure the integrity of the ceramic coating. NIRVC spent about 40 hours prepping our coach for Ceramic coating. This time was for compounding and polishing only! WE CHOSE NOT fix any chips or scratches, to keep the cost down! WE CHOSE TO ACCEPT that we would possibly see those defects “ better” after the coating. We expected that the rest of the coach would look so much better, that WE WOULDN'T CARE!
When they installed the Ceramic Coating, it was done by painstaking hand application, not machine or sprayers. They apply Xpel Fusion Plus Ceramic Coating by hand on every inch of your coach, including all the glass, head and tail lights, windshield, and all windows.
All of the NIRVC locations have the luxury of huge shops to work in. This allows a clean environment with great lighting to see all imperfections. Your RV will stay inside while the coating is drying, and if it is raining half way through the process it will be of no consequence. Your rig must stay dry for 24 hours after application for the curing process to finish.
NIRVC has factory trained certified installers of the Xpel Fusion Plus product. They understand the process that must be followed, and the pitfalls of not ensuring a proper bond to a clean surface. When you are looking at a 45’ motorcoach, there is no room for cutting corners on any of the countless things that have to go correct during the entire, multi-day process!
The package used for OUR PARTICULAR COACH, IN THE PARTICULAR CONDITION IT WAS IN was the "Platinum Protect" job we had done on our used coach. It was $6300 + tax as of 10-20-2023
How long do they warranty the coating? Curious as we are thinking of going this route.
The coach looks great. Myles has a pep in his step (well, wheels).
Well we will soon have new ceramic coating, new front tires, new gray tank, new fresh tank, new inverter, new solar charge controls, new energy management control screens and a deluxe toliet plunger. We are all set for 2024. We will have to meet up,.....
Looks fantastic!!!
Thanks Gary,....
Myles looks beautiful!!
It's all we have so we have to take care of it!
Great video and great job at NIRVC. I immediately knew you were going to get a top notch job after seeing the materials the shop used. The 3M Trizact system is the best in the industry. I love a shiny coach!!! Myles is smiling!!!!
Thanks 👍 guys!
One of the best decisions I made was having my coach done as well. Great job great video. See ya next Sunday
Our rig looks great,....now we just have to wash it ONLY with Lambs Wool and Baby Shampoo and we should be good!
No tire shine or wheel polish? Oh, the humanity! Lol. I would have too with $6300 on tab!
I've got a bad back, but I I've got one of those creepers that converts to a nicely padded wheeled stool, I get my disposable gloves on, and for unfinished aluminum wheels, use either wadding polish, Mother's, or Simichrome, and just slowly work my way around the vehicle. Don't even do them all at once sometimes. It's very satisfying, like the paint correction is.
Seriously though, great call on the paint correction. It's such a gradual development in spidering, light scratches, and overall dulling. You don't just look at it one day and suddenly it looks old, and like Sue said, it looked great with just the wash. But wow, the improvement is absolutely amazing! You've essentially "reset" your paint to Day 1 now that you have it, not just looking showroom new (probably shinier!), but is well protected. Now all you need to do is to wash it, or have it washed with care, de-ionized water, no brushes (Mark, I know you already know all of this), clean mitts, horsehair brushes, etc., and you end up with a spotless finish (I like using a blower). And then yearly boosters to maintain the ceramic. At least that's how I do it.
I bought a Harbor Freight Da buffer and have done two of my vehicles. No, I would not tackle a 45' motorhome!
Wow! Very accurate and information packed reply. Great job. Your hired! BTW,......my Aluminum Wheels look kind of crumby. I didn't get to the corrosion BEFORE it creeped under the clear coat!
Wow! Very accurate and information packed reply. Great job. Your hired! BTW,......my Aluminum Wheels look kind of crumby. I didn't get to the corrosion BEFORE it creeped under the clear coat!
Thanks for the video.
You are welcome Tim.
Thanks for taking the time to show us all that!
You are welcome,....
Another great video Mark and Sue. Myles is looking great with the new ceramic coating. I am really looking forward to next week's video.
Thanks 👍,......here is the title for next week's video: "Enjoying Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg TN | The Island | Alcatraz East Museum | Pirates Voyage | EP291"
Looks great!
Thanks Wayne! We are looking forward to it being easier to keep clean & the surface being better sealed against all the elements.
You have made Myles very proud.
We love taking care of the magic carpet. I just wish it wasn't so expensive. I can see this someday being too much for us to afford.
Myles looks great great job guys!
Thanks for checking in Mel!
Always love and look forward to your videos great job
Yay! Thank you for the encouragement Mark!
I enjoy ALL your content 😊
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How long will the ceramic coating last? Loved your video showing the process to apply the coating
We are expecting if we clean the rig 3 or 4 times a year, and "boost" the surface with the spray cleaner they sell, it will look great for years. Time will tell. I CAN tell you, ALL of the wax jobs we have had done over the years never lasted more that a couple months.
Nice Video Mark. Myles looks great. On our 2015, we had similar results using NIRVC. The folks at NIRVC really seemed to take ownership of the process. Adam was our lead and he was great
That is great to hear Ken. We like knowing we can rely on NIRVC to keep us all in one piece during this crazy life called "full time RV'!
As we were taught in the military- “Take care of your gear and it will take care of you! “ Good choice on the ceramics. You two have taken extreme ownership to a higher level.
Very handsome Mr Myles, looking good for your future travels.
Myles & Sue are all I have in my life! I am going to take care of them both!
Great video Mark
Glad you enjoyed it Eric.
Looks great. 🔥
Thanks guys!
Looking good kids👍
Thanks 👍 Anthony.
this was awesome. thanks
You're welcome Bill!
Beautiful! Good for you for taking great care of your coach. I wish there was a place like that in the Denver area. Unfortunately there isn’t. Transwest doesn’t do any detailing or paint correction, even if they did, they don’t work on anything older than 10 years old.
I have been to 5 of the 6 NIRVC locations. I see plenty of older rigs being worked on that folks want to keep in great shape. The luxury motorhomes have great "bones" to work with, so with TLC they will be on the road for a long time,....
Hi Mark, Gavin and I always love seeing you at NIRVC today. I should have gotten out of the truck and check out Myles. We will do the same ceramic coating on our Winnebago Navion. Say HI to Sue🥰
I already said Hi to Sue for you. Good idea to protect the Navion while it is still new-ish!
Great video, Myles looks like a new man! Great job, these are things we need to do in the future. Safe travels
Thanks 👍 gang!
Stellar Video M' this technology is truly a game changer - I've had my Truck almost 3 years with it installed new and dirt and grime fall off with ease - Would really love to get it down at delivery in June (25' Thor Riviera) but are still wrapping our head around Insurance and storage costs - may delay a year at most but it's a must
We will see how we look in a month or so! We will have the finish washed and booster applied at NIRVC after 6 months.
Another nice video Mark & Sue. I went with a lithium / solar set-up last year & am very happy with the results. I hope your install provides the same result. Safe travels.
I hope so too! Sue & I have pledged to each other that we will try to RV "differently" with this new freedom from the power pedestal!
Sorry for the late comment, we are crushing the Caribbean with the AIM Club wish you were here.. yes doing some type of paint coating is a must. Paint correction and scratches being addressed is the most labor cost. We have talked about what coating I use and either one work to protect the paint. You will find that a good rain will rinse off 90% of the dirt on the coach. When it is time to wash Myles using a foam cannon attachment to a pressure washer you will remove 97% of dirt and road grime. Basically, nothing sticks to both type coatings. If deionized water is used during the rinsing off of the foamed soap. Then Air drying can happen with no water spots. Basically your rinse water will slide off the side of the coach like a waterfall nothing sticks. Another great video, helping us all understand different RV processes. Travel safe my friends.
What a fun & awesome AIM Rally to be on! Now thats an All Inclusive Club if I ever heard of one! Thanks for taking the time to check out the episode while in paradise! Kathy must think you are crazy,......
The coach is looking sweet. Did you notice any improvements on the swirl marks? Very interesting information on Lithionics. I had 1,200 A/H, 2000 Watts of solar, and a Victron Multiplus II 3kVA powering two lines with 3,000 watts each. It is seamlessly integrated and powers the entire coach as if it was OEM installed. The professional installation was done by SES in Nappanee, IN. The system functions as if it was OEM installed in the original build. It was a game changer. We love it and it's amazing. Looking forward to your install as will. Thanks for sharing.
NIRVC is about half way through our remodel/rebuild of the battery bay. It looks like it was done at the factory! I REPLACED my one inverter, I did not ADD a second inverter. I wanted a reason to start my 10,000 watt generator once in a while to keep it in shape!
@@OurJourneyInMyles if you're using the Victron Multiplus II 3kVA, it will power two lines with 3,000 watts each. Our Victron is tapped into the transfer switch to power the entire rig. We still need to manage our limited power output but it gives us the ability to pick and choose our priorities. Looking forward to your updates.👍
If managed properly, can you run your A/C, range cooktop, washer and dryer? If so, did they have to rewire your fuse box/sub panel? If they just wired to the transfer switch, was it a special transfer switch they installed? Can you message me with the approximate cost to see how it compares to my costs? Since mine is a proto-type learning project, we will cook up my price after it is done for other folks to use as guidance. My email is: ourjourneyinmyles at gmail dot com
I like the nice stainless trim along the bottom. Yes that was a good idea to get it coated. Yes it looks great.
Thanks Bill,....
Do you think the coating will help prevent scratches from branches?@@OurJourneyInMyles
What a great looking coach that coach looks brand NEW ! In six years if you decide to sale your motorhome it should bring 10 times the amount you paid for it lol . Love the lithium system you are going to put into your motorhome. You are not playing around whatsoever 960AH lithium batteries should give you all the power you will need for off grid with all the comfort of home ! Please let me know if you decide to sale you old Magnum system . Looking good Mark and Sue thanks for the many years of videos that I enjoy so much !
This is going to be another major scary project for me to film. Yikes!
Wow, they did a great job. Curious about subsequent washing and what products you will need to maintain the ceramic.
Good question! I will be following up with them on that and will report in when I have more info! I believe I have to wash the rig at least 2 times per year with a "Boost" product that I will have to learn more about. I am still at NIRVC and will check in with them.
If you’re ever in Coachella, find franks rv wash and wax. They do incredible work.
I will only let folks use lambswool mitts and pressure washing from now on!
Wow! What an improvement in the paint and look of the coach! It looks new in the video. We did notice @10:36 that the white stripes and maroon stripes did not align perfectly on that door slide (they drop a bit for some reason). We are new to all this and wonder if it was painted like that or if the door is not closed correctly??
Once you own one, you will learn that is the least of your worries. Adjusting the doors to operate correctly 11 years after it was painted in May of 2013 is more important!
Great video and looks like a new motorhome. It seems that when I've done upgrades to my motorhome, and like all of us, I decide to go with a different motorhome, I never get the cost of those upgrades when I go to trade or sell. Food for thought.
We are 100% "one & done" with our 2014 Newmar Dutch Star,....so we are going to keep this baby in as good of shape as we can afford.
Very interesting video and a good investment in paint protection and curb appeal. Really looks like a top quality finish. Like others I am interested in costs involved vs our local detail crews that are working onsite and in the weather. I better get on my bicycle and give it some thought.
Thanks for watching Pine Ridge Guy!!
Get more batteries than you think you need. We have 800ah in our Bvan, and double that would be great. I think a class A could have 2000ah at a minimum
The new 2023 & 4 Dutch Star Lithium Option is 640 Ah, with an option to go to 960 Ah with a 3rd battery. We will NOT be wired to run any of the A/C Units like those new units can. I will have a plug to add another 320 Ah if I wanted to later on in the game!
great video, what was the cost also about how much time does it take to complete the job once it starts.
The package used for OUR PARTICULAR COACH, IN THE PARTICULAR CONDITION IT WAS IN was the "Platinum Protect" job we had done on our used coach. It was $6300 + tax as of 10-20-2023 on our 10 year old paint job. Your mileage will vary,..... Every coach "may" have a slightly different story!
Depends on how much paint correction work gets done. As we stated in the video, we did not fix anything! We just had the paint compounded and polished, then sealed with Ceramic. Mike worked about 40 hours TOTAL on the coach. The important thing is working undercover, out of the elements and in the right temperature. Cost will vary greatly from coach to coach, and is quoted once the body shop can lay eyes on your rig. If you watched the entire video, based on the condition you saw our rig in, we had about 30 hours worth of buffing and paint correction, and the Ceramic Coating was based on 43 feet times whatever the current rate is.
This makes me glad I put myself through college detailing cars at Canyon auto body some 39 years ago. I had 500 + cars on my ledger when I moved on to be an engineer. I still polish and seal my cars myself. A motor home of that size would probably take me 3 or 4 full days of work. So now I would probably just pay the 6 or 7 hundred to have it done. Getting ready to retire and we are shopping for an older Oregon build, like a 2007 country coach Magna or intrigue.
Hey Dave! I am certain you know the toll doing this work would take on a set of 71 year old shoulders like mine, not to mention the vertigo being up on a ladder! I just got the current pricing on the "Platinum Protect" job we had done on our used coach. It was $6300 + tax Thanks for watching!
Maybe I missed it, but what was the cost of the process and the ceramic coating? Thanks Thomyt
Corrected price: The package used for OUR PARTICULAR COACH, IN THE PARTICULAR CONDITION IT WAS IN was the "Platinum Protect" job we had done on our used coach. It was $6300 + tax as of 10-20-2023 You mileage will vary,.....
Mark, Did you have any paint checking at all in the dark and maroon colors on your coach prior to having any work done to the paint?
I don't honestly think so! The diamond shield in the front has seen better days, but that cracking and checking wasn't in the paint, it was the shield.
The front and rear end caps usually don't have a paint checking problem. It normally shows up in the side walls. The problem is with the poor quality of sidewall panels produced where the fiberglass out gassed and caused very fine cracks (checking) in the paint. It predominately shows up in the darker colors where the sun causes those areas to heat up more. I have it my ''05 Monaco Exec and there's really nothing you can do about it unfortunately. It shows up in many brands of coaches. I thought about ceramic coating and even repainting but I know it would just be a waste of money. Your coach looks great. I also love the polished SS panels you had put on.
I very well could have some of that, but it isn't enough for me to ever dwell on it. I have enough other issues!
Yep it’s a hand full of money but it’s worth the protection on your investment now and the future.
Washing & waxing it got us this far, so we decided to do a better job for the next 6 years!
So after the first 6 months with the coating, what do you think ? We are considering having a ceramic coating put on at purchase of a new Class B but there are so many people who say not to waste your money on it. Definitely interested to hear from someone who actually had it done professionally like you did!
I view the ceramic process this way: My paint job is 11 years old. I wanted to make certain to give it the best care that I can in the twilight of the rig's life!
I paid to have all the compounding done by someone who knows the danger of burning in some marks into the paint. The body shop guy knew what he could expect and do to the paint job in front of him.
They were thorough and consistent. All the swirls were removed, and are still gone.
The ceramic “locks in” and preserves “as best as you can expect” the renewed surface. We both understand the Ceramic Coating 9H hardness has many advantages, but is only molecules thick and is not super-human. Yes, the dirt will stick way less, will clean better in rain and will wash up way better.
From this point forward, it is up to me to NEVER hire anyone that will put those swirl marks back in the finish! The only people that understand how to wash these rigs right are the folks that own them and have to pay the price to correct them when damaged!
In April 2024 is the first time I had it washed since it was applied in November at NIRVC to have the ceramic boost process done for $400 total. I will most likely NEVER have it washed again by the campsite crews. And I will certainly NEVER go to a Blue Beacon again.
@@OurJourneyInMyles , we will definitely discuss the coating with NIRVC once we are purchasing. So far, the only thing that would be a deal breaker would be a requirement for use of deionized water for washing it.
Great video! What was the cost to have ceramic coating done with them? We had ours done when we bought it but I don't think they did a good gob like yours had done!!
The package used for OUR PARTICULAR COACH, IN THE PARTICULAR CONDITION IT WAS IN was the "Platinum Protect" job we had done on our used coach. It was $6300 + tax as of 10-20-2023
When comparing the various ceramic products, how the paint surface should be prepared for each, the install procedure required for a particular coating, and ultimately the pricing, there is a lot to consider.
The main thing that you need to keep in mind is preparation is the key to success! Ensuring the paint is free of defects that will ultimately impact the coating is critical to ensuring you are getting the total value and expectation of the product performance after so much effort has been put into it.
NIRVC spent a great deal of time under proper lighting conditions examining the paint, and thoroughly ensuring the coach was properly prepped for the ceramic coating. For most folks, you must make all paint corrections BEFORE the installation of the ceramic. If the paint has a minor chips or swirl marks, it must be repaired or removed BEFORE the coating can be installed to ensure the integrity of the ceramic coating. NIRVC spent about 40 hours prepping our coach for Ceramic coating. This time was for compounding and polishing only! WE CHOSE NOT fix any chips or scratches, to keep the cost down! WE CHOSE TO ACCEPT that we would possibly see those defects “ better” after the coating. We expected that the rest of the coach would look so much better, that WE WOULDN'T CARE!
When they installed the Ceramic Coating, it was done by painstaking hand application, not machine or sprayers. They apply Xpel Fusion Plus Ceramic Coating by hand on every inch of your coach, including all the glass, head and tail lights, windshield, and all windows.
All of the NIRVC locations have the luxury of huge shops to work in. This allows a clean environment with great lighting to see all imperfections. Your RV will stay inside while the coating is drying, and if it is raining half way through the process it will be of no consequence. Your rig must stay dry for 24 hours after application for the curing process to finish.
NIRVC has factory trained certified installers of the Xpel Fusion Plus product. They understand the process that must be followed, and the pitfalls of not ensuring a proper bond to a clean surface. When you are looking at a 45’ motorcoach, there is no room for cutting corners on any of the countless things that have to go correct during the entire, multi-day process!
@OurJourneyInMyles the results speak for them sleves! Your rig looks great after and that's way cheaper than a new paint job!! Thanks for the info! Will check them out in 5 years, that's how long ours is supposed to last!
Better fuel mileage now! 😂
Yes,...hoping to go from our current 6.5 mpg to 10 mpg! Not asking for much,.....
What do they charge for something like this?
The package used for OUR PARTICULAR COACH, IN THE PARTICULAR CONDITION IT WAS IN was the "Platinum Protect" job we had done on our used coach. It was $6300 + tax as of 10-20-2023 on our 10 year old paint job. Your mileage will vary,..... Every coach "may" have a slightly different story!
When comparing the various ceramic products, how the paint surface should be prepared for each, the install procedure required for a particular coating, and ultimately the pricing, there is a lot to consider.
The main thing that you need to keep in mind is preparation is the key to success! Ensuring the paint is free of defects that will ultimately impact the coating is critical to ensuring you are getting the total value and expectation of the product performance after so much effort has been put into it.
NIRVC spent a great deal of time under proper lighting conditions examining the paint, and thoroughly ensuring the coach was properly prepped for the ceramic coating. For most folks, you must make all paint corrections BEFORE the installation of the ceramic. If the paint has a minor chips or swirl marks, it must be repaired or removed BEFORE the coating can be installed to ensure the integrity of the ceramic coating. NIRVC spent about 40 hours prepping our coach for Ceramic coating. This time was for compounding and polishing only! WE CHOSE NOT fix any chips or scratches, to keep the cost down! WE CHOSE TO ACCEPT that we would possibly see those defects “ better” after the coating. We expected that the rest of the coach would look so much better, that WE WOULDN'T CARE!
When they installed the Ceramic Coating, it was done by painstaking hand application, not machine or sprayers. They apply Xpel Fusion Plus Ceramic Coating by hand on every inch of your coach, including all the glass, head and tail lights, windshield, and all windows.
All of the NIRVC locations have the luxury of huge shops to work in. This allows a clean environment with great lighting to see all imperfections. Your RV will stay inside while the coating is drying, and if it is raining half way through the process it will be of no consequence. Your rig must stay dry for 24 hours after application for the curing process to finish.
NIRVC has factory trained certified installers of the Xpel Fusion Plus product. They understand the process that must be followed, and the pitfalls of not ensuring a proper bond to a clean surface. When you are looking at a 45’ motorcoach, there is no room for cutting corners on any of the countless things that have to go correct during the entire, multi-day process!
Nice video, how much did it cost? Also, are you converting to solar? I'm really interested in your battery conversion, I have been thinking about doing that for my MH.
The package used for OUR PARTICULAR COACH, IN THE PARTICULAR CONDITION IT WAS IN was the "Platinum Protect" job we had done on our used coach. It was $6300 + tax as of 10-20-2023 We already have 1200 watts solar on the roof, and are just going to put in the lithium batteries & refresh the inverter/charger/solar controller gear!
maybe a dumb question but do you tip the detailers on that like wash job? I am thinking no as I wouldn't tip a body shop guy and this is way more involved. Looks great if you 5 years out of the ceramic that's about $1200 a year and save the paint and re-sale so seems like a wise investment
@@terrifictonyschannel2071 I did not tip anyone Tony during all the repairs, and detailing, and tank work,.......etc. Others may find it in their heart, but I would also have to have it in my wallet. We are on SS and pensions, and just squeaking by, and even hitting the 401k a little. That is why we are so thankful to folks that we folks decide to shop online, they use fresh link to our Amazon Store front page. You can buy ANYTHING you want, you just need to start with a fresh link (NOT bookmarked) We get affiliate income from that to help support the channel with no additional cost to you.
Wondering if you mind giving the price on just the wash, wax and buffing. We have a 4369 Ventana. Have a lot of those feathery scratches.
Oh, guess Keith would live to know the price of ceramic coating as well. 😂
When comparing the various ceramic products, how the paint surface should be prepared for each, the install procedure required for a particular coating, and ultimately the pricing, there is a lot to consider.
The main thing that you need to keep in mind is preparation is the key to success! Ensuring the paint is free of defects that will ultimately impact the coating is critical to ensuring you are getting the total value and expectation of the product performance after so much effort has been put into it.
NIRVC spent a great deal of time under proper lighting conditions examining the paint, and thoroughly ensuring the coach was properly prepped for the ceramic coating. For most folks, you must make all paint corrections BEFORE the installation of the ceramic. If the paint has a minor chips or swirl marks, it must be repaired or removed BEFORE the coating can be installed to ensure the integrity of the ceramic coating. NIRVC spent about 40 hours prepping our coach for Ceramic coating. This time was for compounding and polishing only! WE CHOSE NOT fix any chips or scratches, to keep the cost down! WE CHOSE TO ACCEPT that we would possibly see those defects “ better” after the coating. We expected that the rest of the coach would look so much better, that WE WOULDN'T CARE!
When they installed the Ceramic Coating, it was done by painstaking hand application, not machine or sprayers. They apply Xpel Fusion Plus Ceramic Coating by hand on every inch of your coach, including all the glass, head and tail lights, windshield, and all windows.
All of the NIRVC locations have the luxury of huge shops to work in. This allows a clean environment with great lighting to see all imperfections. Your RV will stay inside while the coating is drying, and if it is raining half way through the process it will be of no consequence. Your rig must stay dry for 24 hours after application for the curing process to finish.
NIRVC has factory trained certified installers of the Xpel Fusion Plus product. They understand the process that must be followed, and the pitfalls of not ensuring a proper bond to a clean surface. When you are looking at a 45’ motorcoach, there is no room for cutting corners on any of the countless things that have to go correct during the entire, multi-day process!
The package used for OUR PARTICULAR COACH, IN THE PARTICULAR CONDITION IT WAS IN was the "Platinum Protect" job we had done on our used coach. It was $6300 + tax as of 10-20-2023
@@OurJourneyInMyles thank you! We have used their service center several times in Lewisville and personally know Eddie Braley from years back. A little more than we anticipated but know it is labor intensive. We have a lot of surface scratches, probably from brushes at truck washes. 😔. Even getting the buffing and waxing would be great for us. Thanks for always bringing helpful content. Hope our paths cross one day!
I just corrected the price: The package used for OUR PARTICULAR COACH, IN THE PARTICULAR CONDITION IT WAS IN was the "Platinum Protect" job we had done on our used coach. It was $6300 + tax as of 10-20-2023