Xephiron Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Just picked up my brand new 2017 Edge Sport this weekend. I upgraded from a 2014 Limited with the 3.5 V6. HUGE difference on the interstate as now I can maintain speed without having to practically floor it every time I hit a hill Still figuring out all of the buttons ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Welcome aboard, and congrats on the "upgrade"! Nice to have that bottom end torque isn't it? Post pics of your new ride when you get a chance, please :camera: :camera: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Louie Posted October 3, 2017 Report Share Posted October 3, 2017 Welcome to the forum and congrats on the 2017 but it's a little funny I just picked up a new to me 2014 Limited 3.5 V6 and love it and also still figuring out all of the buttons. Best of luck on the new ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xephiron Posted October 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Welcome to the forum and congrats on the 2017 but it's a little funny I just picked up a new to me 2014 Limited 3.5 V6 and love it and also still figuring out all of the buttons. Best of luck on the new ride. I enjoyed the 3.5, it has power with RPM's. I guess it is all relevant, I previously had a BMW 335i heavily modified/tuned so the boost addiction goes deep I still like the 2014 body style, 1 of a kind Welcome aboard, and congrats on the "upgrade"! Nice to have that bottom end torque isn't it? Post pics of your new ride when you get a chance, please :camera: :camera: Yeah, I need to do a thorough detailing on it before I take official pics ... I have a lineup of McGuire NXT wash and wax to apply so the black color looks wet and glassy! Maybe this weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xephiron Posted October 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Made a pic, just sitting in my garage. Hasn't been detailed yet, just how I received it from the dealer a couple of days ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Well, hop to it, man. It's been a couple of days already! LOL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xephiron Posted October 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 my detailer is booked until 12/11 unless he gets a cancellation :/ Going for extreme detail with polish and wax, topped off with ceramic coating for 7+ years of protection... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 Do you know which coating specifically? I'm a bit out of touch with the newest products, 3 years was the last I heard for pro-applied coatings. Don't know if Feynlab's products have a better warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xephiron Posted October 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Do you know which coating specifically? I'm a bit out of touch with the newest products, 3 years was the last I heard for pro-applied coatings. Don't know if Feynlab's products have a better warranty. Sorry, been out of pocket for a bit. Here is a link to the detailer I am using: http://www.insanepaintdetailing.com/ceramic-coatings.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Looks like this coating here http://ceramicpro.com/hydrophobic-coating-ceramic-pro/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xephiron Posted November 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Looks like this coating here http://ceramicpro.com/hydrophobic-coating-ceramic-pro/ Yeah that is a good 10 year, a bit pricey. I am looking probably more along the lines of this 7 year one... Gtechniq Crystal Serum "CS Black" 7yr It will depend on what Chase recommends too. Still haven't pulled the trigger for sure, I could end up with just a polish and wax Ceramic is pretty expensive, but in the long run can actually be cheaper than yearly waxing. I have until mid December to decide I guess 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Multiple coats is great if you can afford it. Maintaining a regular touchless wash routine keeps it looking good. Anything that makes wheels easier to clean is a bonus. For me, the roof is the PITA, so making sure at least that section has multiple coats is warranted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xephiron Posted December 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 Finally! Got it detailed. Full exterior and interior detailing, including the engine bay... and I got a 2 stage cut and polish for the paint to make sure it was flawless. I also had them apply a 7 year warranty ceramic, Crystal Serum, and the vehicle looks PERFECT! I took a couple of pics with my Galaxy Tab S3, and I will get some high-res from Chase (owner) once he posts them all to Instagram. Enjoy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted December 12, 2017 Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 :drool: :drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xephiron Posted December 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Some HD pics ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Halstead Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 IPAD is probably one of the TOP detail companies in the country! I've been following them for a long time on instagram. All of their work is worth it. I don't know about 7yrs on the ceramic though. That seems long, and Ceramic varies too. IPAD says Gyeon Can Coat will last 18 months, Esoteric Car Care says it will last only 6. Just some advice to keep in mind. Not that I'm doubting IPAD one bit. Just some info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xephiron Posted December 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Certainly understand the concerns. There are many various coatings, based on what you want and... well, let's face it, price. I got the Gtechniq Crystal Serum 7 year "guaranteed" coating and I know that I got my money's worth. I have a brochure signed and dated by Chase (IPAD) and it supports the 7 year guarantee. I also have a decal in my driver's side door well with the same information. I attached some pics showing the warranty, maintenance instructions, etc. There are different levels, based on budget, but IPAD is a certified installer of the professional line of products (not available to the public) and I assure you there are extreme differences. Either way, I am beyond happy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Did Chase ever have a SHO, do you know? Wondering if it is the same person I used to know from another forum a while back ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xephiron Posted January 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2018 Did Chase ever have a SHO, do you know? Wondering if it is the same person I used to know from another forum a while back ... I will ask him. Gotta stop by for some snow-foam "soap" soon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgavin1985 Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 Very nice Im waiting for better weather I have crystal Serum light and then going to apply Exo ceramic top coat after a 2 step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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