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PHC1 06-19-2019 09:27 PM

How To Apply A Ceramic Coating To Your Car
 
In case anyone is interested in a ceramic coating for their car.
I have not tried this method myself but the results in the video do look very good and a friend of mine is very happy with the results as well. https://youtu.be/byKcYsEyWGk

For The Love of Music 06-19-2019 11:09 PM

How To Apply A Ceramic Coating To Your Car
 
I’m sure it’s good, but what a lot of work. I do use the clay bar a couple of times a year with spray wax and it always comes out sweet.

PHC1 06-19-2019 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by For The Love of Music (Post 969307)
I’m sure it’s good, but what a lot of work. I do use the clay bar a couple of times a year with spray wax and it always comes out sweet.

That's about the extent of my efforts as well. :D

antipop 06-20-2019 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by PHC1 (Post 969286)
In case anyone is interested in a ceramic coating for their car.
I have not tried this method myself but the results in the video do look very good and a friend of mine is very happy with the results as well. https://youtu.be/byKcYsEyWGk

You should have a look at the Ammo NYC channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYs...TkoxI5D17s1u-w

There is a lot of good information and he works on some stunning cars.

I'm not going to do it myself but I'm seriously considering having my next car extensively detailed then PPF'd. Once you notice the swirl marks, you can't go back.

Audio 1 06-20-2019 06:56 AM

Last year I did a full prep, polish and ceramic coating on our Pacifica minivan. A lot of real estate to cover with 2-days of work, but the results both long and short term are very rewarding.
Fortunately I have an air conditioned garage which makes a huge difference in tackling this job in our hot and humid climate.

crwilli 06-20-2019 07:55 AM

I am a believer in Ceramic coatings but leave the process up to the experts. The machine polishing (eg paint correction) step can go wrong in the hands of a DIY’er hell bent on getting every last swirl out of their clear coat. You have to know when to stop.

Audio 1 06-20-2019 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by crwilli (Post 969339)
I am a believer in Ceramic coatings but leave the process up to the experts. The machine polishing (eg paint correction) step can go wrong in the hands of a DIY’er hell bent on getting every last swirl out of their clear coat. You have to know when to stop.

Yes, mastering the polishing process requires experience and owning the correct combination of equipment, pads and polishes.

For tight and intricate areas I love my Rupes iBrid:

https://s.yimg.com/aah/autogeek/rupe...hipping-12.gif

crwilli 06-20-2019 08:12 AM

Ha! Key word is ‘mastering’. I am too risk adverse to learn on my cars. ;)

antipop 06-20-2019 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by crwilli (Post 969342)
Ha! Key word is ‘mastering’. I am too risk adverse to learn on my cars. ;)

Why don't you learn on a random car on the street :D

crwilli 06-20-2019 09:15 AM

How To Apply A Ceramic Coating To Your Car
 
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Originally Posted by antipop (Post 969343)
Why don't you learn on a random car on the street :D



I suppose I could have practiced on our LeMons race car... oh well, too late.


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