Its a great question that I cant answer directly Jim as I've never had it done. I do know Californias have an upright front end that pick up stone chips, and that there's a big expanse of paint/glass to keep clean. Paint Protection Film stops chips and self-heals with heat. Ceramic bonds with the paint and gives a gloss, makes cleaning it easy, and protects from UV and minor scratches, chemical stains etc.
Now as other threads on here testify, its not for everyone ("I'd rather spend my money on camping equipment. Emperors new clothes" etc), but certainly the premium car manufacturers are offering it as an option, and new cars are coated/PPF'd by the best detailers prior to delivery. I understand Porsche send theirs to Azuri.
Richard put me onto them.
The devil is in the detail(er) though. I've spoken to 5 or 6 firms, some wildly expensive (eg Topaz) and some using inferior gear that don't inspire confidence. The preparation is important, and the whole process can take 3 days or more. Azuri in Stevenage, FAW in Hampstead, and GT Performance in York were all contenders, but Azuri pip it for me and I'll book in for PPF front end/rear bumper top and interior when I have a delivery date. I'll also have some alloygaters fitted. For me its worth spending a couple of grand to keep a £70k van sweeter for longer.
I wonder who did yours and with what product? The firms I've spoken to have mentioned the professional-only ceramic products being far superior to any amateur version. There are only a handful in the UK allowed by Gtechniq to apply Crystal Serum Ultra. It might not be worth going half-measures.
