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Your very welcome I’m glad I can help :)
My FL5 came with a dealer applied Ceramic coat. It looked really good and has held up well. But I also use Griots 3 in 1 ceramic wax periodically and works great the paint looks wet and it smells good?
If you don’t mind applying it more then a once every few years like a professional ceramic coat I’d say save the money and get what I have or a upgraded kit “a true ceramic coat” and do it your self. Then if you’re still not happy have it done. I would recommend clay bar first to make sure your paint is clean to remove any and all contaminants a long with paint correction to remove any fine scratches or scuffs first . It’s very important to have clean paint no matter what option you choose.

11th Gen Honda Civic Newbie here. Just got my FL5 Yesterday! IMG_0791


11th Gen Honda Civic Newbie here. Just got my FL5 Yesterday! IMG_0792
 

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Weather Tech Mats - Flap-fab Rock Guards (aesthetically a better option than bulky mudflaps)- Full Front PPF incl/A-Pillars- Full Ceramic . If you can afford it get someone else to do it. Work comes with a warranty. Welcome to the club. P.S. You got the best color.
 

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Huge congrats on the FL5!! CW is the best color IMO, and yeah, totally normal losing sleep before picking it up ? you're gonna love it.


For your questions:


  1. Rock Guards: Check out these PLM Aluminum Rock Guards — they fit awesome and protect without looking bulky. Here's the link: PLM Rock Guards.
  2. Floor Mats: Since you're saving the red ones (smart move), I'd grab a set of WeatherTech mats. They’re tough, fit great, and perfect for daily use without worrying about messing up the nice ones.
  3. Ceramic Coating: Honestly, if you want the best protection and don't wanna stress, get it done by a pro. What you used before (Griot’s) is more like a spray sealant — a pro ceramic coating will give you way longer protection and better gloss.
 

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Whites the best color if your bias and own one ?
All kidding aside White was my first choice actually until when I went to buy it the dealer had two a Sonic Pearl grey”The best color” ? and CS White . So I had my choice and originally wanted the CS because it’s the type r “ Heritage” color. The white is beautiful but man on the showroom the SPG really showed off the wide hips more and the sexy body lines. I actually kept running from one end of the showroom to the other lol to the very end trying to decide which one lol almost changed my mind in finance . Ultimately I chose the best color :) and they were both the same price.
@SkyHigh you made a great choice though the CS white is a beautiful color ????
But SPG is like sex on wheels ?
Love that pearl in the sun

11th Gen Honda Civic Newbie here. Just got my FL5 Yesterday! IMG_3199


11th Gen Honda Civic Newbie here. Just got my FL5 Yesterday! IMG_2815
 
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