Options for exterior paint protection

[Nikhil Malhotra]

What are the options for protecting the paint , and protecting the car against minor scratches .

Those scratches on the door that folks leave in public parking when they open their door and hit my car's door , leaves marks.

Whats the cost of Ceramic Coating ?
I saw a product from Top Coat . I think there are many products in the market . Please mention what you're using if any , and if it works well .

 

[Suburbazine]

General price in my area runs from $800 for a 2 year ceramic coat to $1700 for a 5 year coat. Some companies (like Modesto) claim up to 10 years but I'm not sure any coating can live that long on anything other than a showroom car.

I've opted for the slow but (*maybe) surely route by using a ceramic infused carwash on a daily basis. I guess after two years I might have built up a layer of some sort

 

[Nikhil Malhotra]

I am thinking about the Klasse High Gloss Sealant .
Is it recommended ?

 

[PMCErnie]

NOTHING is going to prevent those parking lot dings except “parking where they ain’t.”

 

[NSXNEXT]

Xpel Ultimate wrap. Ceramic coatings don't protect from rock chips, door dings.

I wrapped my full hood, full fenders, headlights, fog lights mirrors. Car is 6 years old and other than a few stains on the Xpel, there is not mark on the paint. At some point I can pull the Xpel off and apply new.

 

[waz]

NSX - How much did you spend on the Xpel wrap? What is the service life according to the manufacturer?