10-MONTH UPDATE CERAMIC COATING !!! + CHEMICAL TESTS !!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

►►Here are the links to the products presented in this video: ►For people in USA: CarPro Cquartz UK 3.0: amzn.to/2HTiWho CarPro GLISS: amzn.to/2Yt6lay CarPro Reset shampoo: amzn.to/2FDYkqG CarPro IronX: amzn.to/2UZsuLx CarPro Eraser (IPA): amzn.to/2I16MmZ CarPro Reload (maintenance spray): amzn.to/2TFKjhg Optimum Ferrex: amzn.to/2HKueFM Optimum Power Clean: amzn.to/2HT7F0E Gyeon Prep (IPA): amzn.to/2HKnFTy Gyeon Bathe shampoo: amzn.to/2HLwrAr Adam’s Car Shampoo: amzn.to/2V1A8oD MTM PF22 foam cannon: amzn.to/2HXUDij Kranzle 1122TST pressure washer: amzn.to/2YuOyjr The Rag Company twisted loop microfiber drying towels: amzn.to/2HKxiSi ►For people in Canada: CarPro Cquartz UK 3.0: amzn.to/2ECC68V CarPro GLISS: amzn.to/2WqYc8q CarPro Reset shampoo: amzn.to/2FxxgcI CarPro IronX: amzn.to/2FEIEoi CarPro Eraser (IPA): amzn.to/2HXE4Da CarPro Reload (maintenance spray): amzn.to/2Wrnljl Optimum Ferrex: amzn.to/2FxEq0x Optimum Power Clean: amzn.to/2HXbz8X Gyeon Bathe shampoo: amzn.to/2HHaxOQ Adam’s Car Shampoo: amzn.to/2FwzWrc MTM PF22 foam cannon: amzn.to/2FCH45r The Rag Company twisted loop microfiber drying towels: amzn.to/2HJcSZD ►For people in the UK: CarPro Cquartz UK 3.0: amzn.to/2FGTjPu CarPro GLISS: amzn.to/2Wn6WJ4 CarPro Reset shampoo: amzn.to/2HT8pms CarPro IronX: amzn.to/2YvBtX5 CarPro Eraser (IPA): amzn.to/2WvatFs MTM PF22 foam cannon: amzn.to/2WvbDAv Kranzle 1152TST pressure washer: amzn.to/2HVKLFT ►For people in France: CarPro Cquartz UK 3.0: amzn.to/2CJp5cC CarPro GLISS: amzn.to/2WtVyeI CarPro Reset shampooing: amzn.to/2YwRdJA CarPro IronX: amzn.to/2CIycub CarPro Eraser (IPA): amzn.to/2FFsP0Q MTM PF22 canon à mousse: amzn.to/2Ws9gyA Kranzle 1152TST nettoyeur haute pression: amzn.to/2WnZ1es

[@BlondynCh]

carnauba wax is great but it doesnt compare to ceramic coating lol if you like carnauba wax I recommend carnauba wax made by mothers @@hendrikjan9116

[@ChromaticGarage]

The king of consumer available coatings. Not to mention the new bottles they come in. Big step up👌

[@PanTheOrganizer]

I fully agree! CQUK 3.0 took home first place for my favourite consumer grade ceramic coating in my 2018 car detailing products awards video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppKZn3abqdKietU

[@xlandscaper]

Just wanted to give a thanks to you for making these how to ceramic videos. After buying everything you recommend and watching the videos repeatedly, I successfully applied cquartz 3.0 to my 2019 Silverado 2500 duramax and the results are amazing! I'm no pro but the results make me look like a seasoned detailer. 👍👍👍

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback! How did you discover my channel?

[@Legendary_UA]

I wanted to give you a HUGE shout out for giving me the tools and knowledge to correct the finish and apply a ceramic coating my Mercedes E350. Needless to say I was a little hesitant about putting a DA polisher on that vehicle but by following your recommendations and then applying the coating, the finish is just WOW!!!! The beading and gloss is unmatched. Thank you again.

[@GarageTherapyOfficial]

Nice video Pan! Using foam cannon to apply the APC dilutes the APC a lot more than a traditional 3:1 split in a spray bottle.

[@soapa4279]

I'd like to report because of Pan's original CQuartz video I went with this specific product as well. It is still holding up well on my mom's Lexus for 6 months now. Looks like the day I applied it. Very affordable and easy to apply.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@JWL-UK]

Nice and informative video Pan. I was waiting for this one to come out. I coated my now year-old SUV, daily driver back in September with Fusso Coat and I've been using sonax BSD as a drying aid ever since. This combo gives tons of protection against contaminants and extreme water repellency. I used a PH neutral iron remover a few weeks ago and the contamination was minimal. Today I used Sonax tar remover very gently to remove the tiny spots around the lower end of the car using a MF pad and 90% came off without having to use any pressure. I'm very confident Fusso plus BSD provide outstanding level of protection. Most of the times I just use a power wash to clean the car, no soap required. I drive 10K/miles per year, mostly on rural/A roads. Keep up the good work! 👍🇬🇧

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for sharing your experience!!

[@kunnalkhattar]

Love the way you tell each and every thing Pan...big fan of you

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Kunal !!

[@francishughes3017]

So very glad I found your channel, informative and friendly videos like yours are inspiring. Thank you for being you. Button smashed!!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Francis!! I appreciate it! I'm all about helping my audience go out there, detail their cars and enjoy the process! How did you discover my channel by the way?

[@francishughes3017]

@@PanTheOrganizer You are very welcome! I was searching for DA polishing guides earlier in the week as I have a new one but want to learn how to use it first. I watched your "Paint POLISHING tutorial for BEGINNERS !!" and loved it so subscribed. Keep up the great work!

[@henryblackwood2587]

Quick question, how does one ceramic coat the plastic bumpers? Does the Ceramic coat work for plastic bumpers too? Not gonna lie, for the past couple days, i have been watching your videos religiously...number 1 car detailer in my opinion.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for the kind words Henry! To answer your question, the ceramic coating bonds to the clear coat of painted surfaces. So on factory painted bumpers, they have a clear coat so the ceramic can bond to it. If you talking about black plastic bumpers, then they have coatings for those too. CarPro has the DLUX wheel and trim coating. Gyeon has their Trim coating. How did you discover my channel?

[@henryblackwood2587]

@@PanTheOrganizer I believe it was comparing the different waxes because I was about to run out of my car wax, and then exploring your channel further to amazing in-depth reviews and polishing tutorials and eventually to ceramic coating all thanks to your amazing channel👌

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@bstewartexecutivecarcare6953]

Nice update video. Looks like you got your money's worth. This is when you can look back at all the prep work that has to be done before applying the ceramic coat and say "yes it was worth the effort". 👍✌️

[@PanTheOrganizer]

I fully agree! 👍🏻

[@mikebonge7206]

Great

[@Streetconefilm]

I have watched a few videos and it seems like pan really takes care of his vehicles. I wish he would have showed how well this ceramic coating works on normal cars where people really don’t take care of it. Not too much surprise pan’s ceramic coating on his car held up, he takes good care of his car.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

This is a detailing channel, it's meant for people who like to take care of their cars. My viewers don't neglect their vehicles.

[@tbonez5906]

Excellent 10 month ceramic review and I really appreciate the steps at the end for taking off a ceramic coating. I have one of these on my Corvette and have Rejex on my 15 BMW 750Li M as I wanted to do a comparison on slickness, shine and beeding. Definitely both look insanely great, however, a ton less work on buffing using ceramic over Rejex. So I will probably be doing the C Quartz on BMW in 8 months or so and keeping with the Gyeon ceramic on the Corvette. Then compare those two. Again, thanks for steps on removing ceramic, I will bookmark this vid to refer back when ready to remove. Thanks Pan! Best, Tom

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Tom! I appreciate your feedback! :)

[@AHCruz]

Thank you for another amazing video. You’re the primary reason I decided to apply 2 coats of CQuartz UK 3.0 on my new Tesla. The only difference is that I’m using Reload instead of Gliss. With this video I feel more confident with the protection of CQuartz!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks! Congrats on your Tesla! What model and colour did you get?

[@AHCruz]

Pan TheOrganizer Thank you. Black Model 3. The gloss is insane. 😊 I also have a gray BMW (2016 528i). Your BMW is absolutely beautiful!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@eddiegarcia9689]

@@AHCruz how often are you applying reload?

[@amill1563]

Great PTO intro. Huge PTO letters on shirt could be appropriate! Your trade in value could no doubt be much higher thanks to detailing it so meticulously. Maybe they owe you money by end of lease.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Make sure you watch Sunday's video... :). I can't say more.

[@amill1563]

@@PanTheOrganizer Hopefully it involves a Cape!

[@miwanna4139]

really good information. now i dont need to worry or search the whole google on how to remove the cermatic coating in 1-2 years. just bought pretty much all of the products from Gyeon last month, and will apply their ceramic coating on my car this summer. thanks to you👍🤩

[@sniper_488f5]

20 month ceramic coating update we want to see next and thank for that tons of detailing knowledge :)

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks!

[@bryanviper]

Can you test bottom part of your doors? here in Toronto the sides of my car is no longer beading due to the winter. I have cleaned it properly with iron remover and so on but it looks like I need to reapply. Also how many kms did you put on your car since June? Was it parked outside or in the garage? That will all have a factor on the life of the coating.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Did you try using a more powerful ceramic coating specific soap like CarPro Reset? To all my viewers who have your issues, I noticed that they typically use a lesser quality soap or something that doesn't remove the light film that build up over time in the lower panels. Gtechniq G Wash is also another good soap for that.

[@bryanviper]

@@PanTheOrganizer yes so what I did was wash with Reset twice, which helped a little bit. I even tried using a degreaser on it but nothing. The lower parts of the door have little to no beading left. Im going to have to re coat it this spring and will try Gtechniq instead. But I'm curious if yours lasted? How many kms did you put on it, did you drive it through the winter?

[@tommanley2025]

I truly enjoy your videos! That provide so much information in them and your opinion as to what you think about the products you test. Thanks for having these test. I haven't see yet, but....did you do one that test the best wax or sealant for boats? I like to find something that has good durability and fairly easy going on and off and that can last 6 months. thanks, Tom

[@Ozzcaddy]

G'day Pan, It doesn't seem that long ago you bought the BMW, time fly's. Thanks for putting your car up for the torture test. As you mentioned the other week the importance of a maintenance wash every 2 -3 months, in that video you used Car Pro Reload which is made for ceramic coatings, to help protect and give a extra layer of protection. During the normal washes you could use a drying aide such as Bead Maker or another product that gives another layer of protection in between the maintenance wash. How often should a car with ceramic coating be treated with an Iron removal, especially if the car is outside 24/7? Cheers Mate, Oz

[@PanTheOrganizer]

You should do an iron removal step every 6 months at least. If you do a lot of mileage and stop and go traffic, maybe every 4 months.

[@ONI1013.]

Is IronX also safe on Cquartz 3.0?

[@Huntershotit]

Hey Pan, how often is the car in the garage away from the elements? I live in Texas where my car is always outside exposed to everything the Texas climate is known for and would like to figure out how long these coatings can last. Thanks buddy! Another excellent video per usual.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

My car sleeps in my garage. But during the day, it’s outside for 10-12 hours each day. It’s my daily driver. Thanks for watching!

[@woncho1]

Most excellent update video. The 3 shampoo you mention I would agree are amazing, sometimes you just want a pure & simple shampoo that’s DOES the job! So many videos out there for how to apply the ceramic protection and only a few how to remove it, so a double likes for the video... Quick question, so the lightest polish/compound can remove the ceramic coating?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for the positive feedback on my video! To answer your question, it depends how long ago your coating was installed, and what type of coating it was. You'll have a full perspective on removing coatings in my upcoming special video on Saturday. You won't want to miss that one! ;)

[@woncho1]

Pan TheOrganizer 😍can’t wait for the video.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

:)

[@jeffmartin6721]

Another great video Pan!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Jeff!

[@salsclafani7902]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!👍😀

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Sal!

[@fastmonaro05]

Impressive. Do you use the Bead maker on top as a maintenance topper??

[@stevevlahos1]

Thanks for another informative video Pan. I have a question for you. I keep my cars for years. If one buys a car and does all that to protect it and say you get 2 years out of a ceramic coating and repeat the process to remove it and reapply a new coating, will it affect the clear coat in the long term. Meaning will you “grind” away the clear coat.

[@avp.69]

Alright I just watched your coating application video wanted to know about how long it lasted (made a comment over there) Soon after I found this video. That answers atleast one of my question. You have an amazing channel, testing out various products etc this was exactly what I was looking for since I'm buying a new car in a few days. I'm think I'm gonna find myself watching your videos throughout the night ignoring the pile of work I need to do 😂

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@datsuntoyy]

UK 3.0 and Gliss is what I have on my Audi. Absolutely awesome! If after 2 years you need to go through all this to remove the ceramic coating, wouldn't that mean the coating is still good and doesn't need to be removed? They also say that Gliss can be applied, after a good cleaning and prep, up to several months after ceramic coating. So couldn't we just keep applying Gliss every 4-6 months and never need to remove the coating?

[@taylorweick8688]

datsuntoyy I’m here for a response as well. I feel like without weekly care though the elements will slowly eat away the main ceramic coating over time during the gap of gliss being installed

[@tlcluxuryautospa9912]

Awesome informations once again. You've answered all my question about reapplying ceramic coating after 1-2 years. 2 thumbs up to PTO!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks !! I appreciate the positive feedback!

[@originalmusic401]

Would recommend paint protection film prior to ceramic coating the vehicle? Specifically to protect against paint chips from rocks and such

[@PanTheOrganizer]

If you want ultimate stone chip protection then yes. PPF first and then top it off with a ceramic coating. There are even coatings specifically formulated for PPF like CarPro Skin. I talk about it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXaXp5ysjaljpdU

[@billmccann217]

Greetings from Alberta. 😁 First off I'm a total newbie when it comes to ceramic coatings and using DA polishers. My question is, when you go through the steps of removing a ceramic coating with the DA polisher what stops it damaging the clearcoat as you mention the ceramic coating is 2 to 3 times harder than cc. Thanks a bunch. 👍

[@lthdean]

Great information and thanks Pan. After you painstakingly ceramically finish your car and it looks great.. What do you do after washing your car ? Is there a follow up process (product) after each wash to do to keep it looking sharp and would you use a shammy to dry or stay with the micro fiber towels. Thanks again and keep those instructional video's coming.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Here is how I do a maintenance wash on a ceramic coated car: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r33MloOHh7J5mZo

[@franciscomartinez539]

Excellent explanation pan and thanks again for the great tips, I did a ceramic coating and followed the steps that you showed at the last video and looks awesome 👏🏻 .however, I applied only one coat of cquart 3.0 us and still have for a 2nd coat. Should I apply that 2nd coat or just leave it like that? Will it last longer as well as I would have applied 2 coats on it as I’m giving the maintenance that you showed on your video? Thank you pan appreciate it

[@PanTheOrganizer]

It’s too late for a 2nd coat now. You have to apply the 2nd coat one hour after the first one. Don’t worry too much about it as the 2nd coat is mainly to ensure proper coverage over the paintwork. If you took your time to apply a nice and even coat you should be fine.

[@franciscomartinez539]

Pan TheOrganizer thank you so much pan 👍👍

[@skier4evr]

Thank you, great tutorials and infos. You look very much at ease, natural. One question I have: when it's time to strip the coating off, is it really useful to clay prior to compounding? Pretty tedious job that won't compare in intensity with the following step, imo...

[@PanTheOrganizer]

If you have contamination in the paint (gritty surface, sand paper like texture) then yes you should clay before polishing, as you don't want to be picking up all the contamination with the polishing pads and making more damage. It would defeat the purpose.

[@skier4evr]

@@PanTheOrganizer thank you, makes sense. Keep up the great work.

[@MrWhiteguy6]

Great video, Pan! Your m550i looks so stunning😍

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks! :)

[@TheAphrostar]

Awesome vid Pan. How can know that the coating is completely removed after compound and polishing stage? Will a simple water test be enough?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks! Yes if you properly removed the coating, the water should be sheeting veeeeery slowly and kind of pool up on the hood and zero beads. The paint should also feel very "grabby" at that point as there is no more slickness from a paint protection product.

[@NicholasChan23]

@@PanTheOrganizer Thanks Pan. I guess a follow-up question is should one be bothered with fully removing the old compound before reapplying a fresh coat. Would a polish just to remove swirl marks and minor scratches be sufficient. For those of us who are inexperienced, I guess you don't want to go overboard with removing the ceramic coat and end up removing clear coat.

[@davestout1]

Nicholas Chan m

[@reeseboi8704]

@@NicholasChan23 a polishing stage is designed to remove minor scratches and haze leftover by the compounding stage. So it should be more than enough. And as for being afraid of removing clear coat or too much of it, you should invest in a paint depth gauge. You can get a decent one online for 50 bucks. Measure how much paint is left on all body panels before you compound + polish and after to get a good idea on how much old coating + clear coat you're removing. Be sure to measure how much paint you have on the hood before you apply your new coating so that you have a good reference point on how much depth you should come down to when it's time machine polish off your new coating in the future :)

[@everybitfitmesaazpersonalf4021]

Very timely video Sir Pan! Last week I applied 2 coats of Quartz3.0 with some good success. However I did find 2 high spot areas by the rocker panels. My car is pearl white so it was very difficult to see high spots at first glance. It took 1 week to show up. I removed the high spots with Meguires compound and reapplied the ceramic coating to the panel. This AM I applied Gliss and really didn’t notice much a difference in appearance. I waited 1 minute for the flash as directed, then wiped With CarPro Orange suede cloth.Do you think this was too long? I’m a bit frustrated. The finish is silky smooth now but no noticeable pop in appearance. Your expert input appreciated. Love your videos!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

I'm not too sure I understand your question. Normally, you are supposed to apply Gliss 4 hours or more after your final coat of CQuartz. The flash time is very quick with Gliss. In my case, it's almost apply then wipe 10 seconds later. Did you use any form of lamp or swirl finder pen light to inspect for high spots after application?

[@rivakhoffman4825]

@@PanTheOrganizer My bad. I thought I had to let the CQuartz cure for 1 week in the garage before applying Gliss. Apparently, I waited too long. Yes, I used a Rupes swirl finder pen and didn't detect any high spots. Like I mentioned my car is pearl white and blemishing and the flash you mentioned when the coating drys can be a challenge to detect. Overall, the car looks great and everyone comments how wet it looks thanks to the initial 2 coats of Cquartz 3.0, However, I'm not convinced that Cquartz Gliss made a difference in appearance. Thank you again for everything you do to make car detailing an enjoyable art versus a chore.

[@daytona5.722]

Good video! I wanted to see the chemical torture tests on a ceramic coating, impressive results.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks!

[@CHANNELCHECKER381]

Hey Pan, I've been following you for some time now. You have great content. So, I just recently applied Cquartz 3.0 to both my wife's suv and my truck. Instead of following up with carpro reload, what's your opinion on using Turtle was seal and shine as a top coat instead? Also, I know you're a fan of P&S Bead Maker. Do you use bead maker on your personal car that's coated? Or do you just use it for vehicles that are not coated? Thanks!

[@netnakul]

These detailing companies should sponsor you. You definitely deserve some money from CarPro.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Yeah CarPro has never sponsored one of my videos yet... They know how much I like their products so hopefully they'll get around to sponsoring at least one video and giving back to Pan TheOrganizer! :)

[@zonedout6432]

Hi Pan, I love your channel. I wanted to say that i feel like the ceramic coating was actually performing better after the iron remover and degreaser cleaned the ceramic coating. Maybe it's just in my head but I thought that was interesting.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

You're actually right. Over time, there is a buildup of grime and road film on paintwork that pH neutral shampoos can't remove. So degreasers or even iron removers help lift that "film" and reveal the true hydrophobic properties of the coating.

[@zonedout6432]

@@PanTheOrganizer thanks for the quick reply on this three month old video!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

My pleasure! How did you discover my channel by the way?

[@zonedout6432]

@@PanTheOrganizer I'm not sure. I recently bought a black BMW and wanted to know how to take care of the paint since I live in super sunny Arizona so I've been searching a lot of car detailing videos lately and I think your detail of a black M3 came up pretty quickly for me. Some of your videos may have also been suggested from other automotive repair and automotive detailing channels and videos. I found this particular video while researching ceramic coatings and I think you're the only youtuber to post an update so I was pretty excited to see how it held up. Thank you for posting such informative videos btw

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for the positive feedback, I appreciate it!

[@a.k1311]

Nice review Pan. I think i’ve seen coating beading crazzier than the cquartz!?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks!

[@LabdeBeats]

Dam bro your already almost 250k subscribers! So happy for ya 😎

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Sebastien! My channel is growing at super fast speeds! I work so hard to produce quality content for you guys, so I’m happy to see it grow. Super special announcement coming tomorrow! Stay tuned!

[@jruss9109]

Awesome info Pan! My local detailer uses this and I was wondering how it performed. Sounds like I'll be happy with it!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for watching!

[@kystrunc1260]

Hi Pan: I was wondering if you have any advice / knowledge as to whether you should put ceramic coating over your sensors for radar cruise / parking? My first inclination is to not coat them because I don’t want to affect their performance in any way, but at the same time I’d love for them to have the protective/cleanliness benefits of being coated. I’m planning to follow your new car detail, then coat with 2 coats of Carpro CQuartz UK, then one or two coats of Carpro Gliss, and maintain with P&S Beadmaker. Hopefully that’ll provide me with some nice protection and gloss for a good while. Thanks for all the hard work you put into your channel. Your information and reviews are a huge help to the detailing community!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Hi Ky! I wouldn’t coat sensors. Thanks for your support!

[@kystrunc1260]

Good call, thanks Pan! Have a great weekend!

[@blaed011]

Wow Pan great video, I was one of the folks asking you about how to remove a ceramic coating, thanks for answering it. That CQuarts is amazing, still beading like crazy even after the harsh chemicals. Did you have a favorite drying towel to use?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Yes I like twisted loop microfiber drying towels. I put links in the description under the video. ;)

[@jahdel.j]

Awesome video pan love it. The ceramic coating is still strong after 10 months.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks!

[@commontater652]

10 months is a metric year right? JK; couldn't resist a Canada 'joke'. On a serious note, your content and style are truly top notch! Thanks so much.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Hehe thanks!

[@JasonPrice1]

I'll tell you what... Between your success with this product and the fact that just the Hydrosilex Recharge that I put on my 2017 Civic lasted on most of the surfaces all winter long, I am sold on ceramics for paint protection. Time to get a proper DA buffer tool...

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for watching Jason!

[@knatt99]

I use Quartz on my own car, three layers, a synthetic sealer and always use a QD when drying the car. It works insanely good. Fly-by Forte on the windshields, and even on my shower doors. (Yes i'm insane i know). And it has so far held for two years now.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Awesome!! What car do you drive?

[@knatt99]

@@PanTheOrganizer I have a 2008 E91 318D full straightpipe with a stage 2 tune. 173hp and 396NM on the dyno. Goes well! But my thought is even a fairly cheap car deserves to shine like a diamond! Used a whole weekend doing a full 3-stage paint correction on it. Worth it at the end. :D

[@PanTheOrganizer]

I agree! There’s nothing more satisfying than working hard at detailing your ride and seeing the end results! :)

[@ScottSellsSoCal]

Hello Pan, another great and informative video. Question on applying the ceramic coating: can I skip the polishing part on a new car? Just got a black X5 and want to keep her shiny and new. Thanks!! All the best to you and yours

[@dickiemcvitie1752]

If you want optimum performance, then you need to decontaminate and polish the paintwork..

[@genysmenrunner1677]

What products you use mainly for mantain? How often?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

I did a video about that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r33MloOHh7J5mZo

[@anthonysilva5015]

Pan, still loving your videos! I have a two part question: Why would you need different PH resistance levels for you coating and how do you know which PH resistance you need? Thanks and keep up the great vids!

[@josem1596]

Hey, will this make bird poop and bug guts less effective?

[@kudalaut.official]

I have been watching and subscribed Pan's YT channel for a month and all the videos really inspiring and informative to know how-to take care your automobiles, especially the appearance of the cars

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for the positive feedback! 👍🏻

[@peterinman7595]

Great vid. What do you do when you need to reapply ceramic coating to a matte vinyl. The process could not be the same for paint I assume. Is there a process of removal of the ceramic coating on vinyl so reapplication can be done.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

The only way to remove a ceramic coating is through machine polishing.

[@mattbonnell7023]

Great video. Very helpful. That Cquartz is amazing.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Glad you liked it!

[@joshuakhan5350]

I love the M550i so much I can't wait for the day when we see Paaaaaan the organizer detail his brand new M5 Competition ; )

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Joshua! I have a special surprise coming soon for my M550i. Stay tuned!

[@ArjjunSingh]

You’re videos have certainly changed! So I’m back! Love the new style and reviews!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Arjun!

[@stephenhughes2775]

Great video. As a car pro user as well I’ve seen V3 last well over three years.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Hmmm. CarPro CQuartz UK 3.0 has only been out for just over a year. It was released in the winter of 2018, I was one of the first to do a full review on KZbin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5jHhoVobJ19pdU So nobody has been able to test this for over three years yet. Are you referring to the previous CQUK Editon?

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

I almost messaged you yesterday to ask how this was holding up! I saw it was on sale at yesterday at Detailed Image and wanted to buy. I think I will buy it now. Outside with snow on the ground in short sleeves! Haha You the man Pan!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Hahah it's as if I was reading your mind! Have a great weekend bud!

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

Pan TheOrganizer I know it’s crazy! You have a great weekend also.

[@jagayong9333]

Not sure if Ferrex and Power Clean are just sprayed on and sprayed off in real life, so a contact wash with them would have been interesting to observe.

[@carlosyu2341]

I have been a big fan! Nice videos! I have been deciding on system X diamond or ceramic pro silver. First one is life time and second is 5 years warranty. Is the more durable always a better choice?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

I have never used any of those coatings so it’s impossible for me to comment.

[@huntermiller7695]

Love the video man great to see that it still works

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Hunter!

[@inxs13]

Hell yeah, PAAAAAAN the Organizer !!! 🤘🏼 love your reviews

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks!! 😀

[@jakecreed5401]

Thank you for putting so much effort into your videos. They really help to give confidence to those of us who have little to no experience. Question, is cquartz UK 3.0 a good ceramic coating for my black Ford F-250? It do keep it in the garage, but I have to park it in the Texas heat occasionally. Thanks again & keep up the great work!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

It’s my favourite coating. Look what it did to a black pickup I had detailed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWOpgZyGoKxng6s

[@jakecreed5401]

Pan TheOrganizer Thank you for the quick response. I’ll watch your truck video;however, I also saw your review of CarPro products and you you mentioned that the original cquartz was a good choice for high heat areas. I just wanted to make sure that if I used the UK 3.0 in-lieu of the original that it would be ok and not cause a problems. The Texas sun on a black truck gets extremely hot >110-deg. Thanks again.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Yes UK 3.0 will do in any weather. It’s just that it can also be applied in colder and more humid climates.

[@bespinoza66]

How much pressure are you putting when applying the sealant? Also, do you have a video series where you detail your car step by step?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

I have many videos where I detail cars step by step. Start with these ones: My own brand new 2018 BMW M550i: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqSmnn2AebVmrtE BMW M3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZu0kql_es6Koq8 VW Golf R: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKOUappqhbx9qc0 Audi RS3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGWUnnSAm7B3gq8

[@SloppyPlatypus]

Can you try brake fluid or paint remover next? Would be nice to see if it repels it.

[@fastmonaro05]

Gday Pan. I really need your HELP!!!! I recently applied a ceramic coating to my car using a highly regarded Aussie made product that top detailers use. Anyway, I let it cure for 6-7 days like they advise. Anyway, we have been having hot, dry weather here including frequent dust storms. I was cleaning up my garage when during a dust storm we had a shower of rain!!!! My car was a mess and the next day after I washed it there was unbelievably water spot etchings on the new coating I had applied. I was so angry and broken-hearted after all the effort of polishing and prep. Anyway what advice or steps would you take to remove these terrible spots/etchings from my brand new coated car???? Would I use Car Pro Essence Plus to re-polish it, water spot remover, Iron x????? I am just shattered at what has happened. Maybe I should have used UK 3.0 instead. Any HELP would be greatly appreciated PAN!!!!!

[@sreekanthreddyn]

Great video Pan! I have a quick question, can we top up cquartz 3.0 with turle wax seal and shine as a top up instead of reload? or regular maintenance after wash? Would there be any side effects to that? Top up would really help or it doesn't help?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Don’t apply Seal N Shine on top of ceramic coatings. Here’s my tutorial on a proper maintenance wash for a ceramic coated car: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r33MloOHh7J5mZo

[@SNeal5966]

Just wondering, what other brands of ceramic coatings do you have experience with.....what about the Adam's ceramic coating kit is that any good?

[@chfin7251]

Can you do another update this year? Did the ceramic coating held up? Are you applying Gliss v2 as the top coat?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Since that video, I moved to a pro grade $1600 Opti-Coat Pro+ 7-year coating. I applied it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZDLk2uGgrVmgaM And I gave a one year update on that coating here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5WXqHqXoNqGjdU

[@IrajMatthee]

Awesome video but I have a question. If you're standing in front of your car as if you're about to open the hood, is it advisable to apply a section of ceramic coating left to right then up and down or the other way (up and down then left to right)?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

You do both. Up and down, and left to right. It’s called a cross hatch pattern. Watch my ceramic coating application tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKqulIypet6Kfc0

[@slam2610]

Great content as always, Pan. P.s.Guys, is it only me or the water sheeting seemed a bit better after the degreaser?

[@johnnieblack660]

Thumbs up just for the great intro!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks!

[@jgalt99]

How many times can you compound and polish your clear coat before it's removed to the point where it no longer protects your paint? Like if you compound/polish every 2y to redo your ceramic coating is your clear coat down to the point of repainting after 6y? 8y? etc

[@Harale]

Great vid Pan! After polishing and coating the the car, and if the coat hold for like 2 years will you wait 2 years before polishing again? Just apply reload and iron x in between?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Correct.

[@gingerwood1969]

Great video Pan! From June 2018 to when you did this update video,how many miles have you put on this BMW? Is this your everyday car?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

10,000 km (6215 miles) and yes it’s my daily driver.

[@meiowalot7570]

If the coating is way tougher than the clear coat, this must mean that when you compound the car, you’re removing a little (or a lot) of clear coat along with what’s left of the coating. How do you know how much compounding to do (I.e. how do you know when the coating has been removed)?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

When the water is slow to sheet off and the paint feels grabby (no more slickness).

[@dylanenslin4382]

One question. If you going to be polishing (and maybe compounding) every two years to prep for the new ceramic coating and that "eats" through the clear coat, how long would the clear coat last on average before you have to redo the clear coat. Is this a concern? That you "cutting" every two years into your clear coat.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

If you had a brand new car, and only polish once every two years, you don't have to worry about your clear coat as that won't be removing much material. What I don't recommend is a heavy compound and polish every two months lol.

[@apariciophoto]

Luv ur channel, so informative. I have a question. I applied CQuartz UK 3.0 (2 coats) and Carpro Gliss (1 coat) last Sept '18. I'd like to reapply Gliss this month since it said to last 12 months. I plan to chemically decontaminate with Iron X & Tar X. Would u recommend applying Essence+ (plus) to prep the surprace prior to apply another coating of Gliss? Any feed back or suggestions would be appreciated!

[@hotwheels1997]

Essence is a polish. It'll remove CQUK 3.0 as well. Just decontaminate the surface and apply Gliss.

[@jorgiiepagan3622]

Hey Pan! Awesome video bro! I love how glossy your BMW looks. That ceramic coating is awesome. I wanted to ask you if you ever used or heard of "Ethos Ceramic Wax" it randomly popped up on Facebook so I was curious because it looks easy to use.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Jorgiie! I haven't used Ethos products yet. How did you discover my channel?

[@jorgiiepagan3622]

@@PanTheOrganizerI discovered your channel randomly when I was looking at car detailing videos on KZbin.

[@bmwmpower5829]

Glad you went back to the nice long Paaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan the organizer! That's awesome. Car is looking good as usual and nice to see CQUK 3.0 doing its job nicely. I had CQUK 2.0 on one of my cars and has lasted 2 years with maintenance and toppers, I wonder how 3.0 will stand.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

It is rated for 2 years and should easily hit that mark.

[@suitup84]

I used to be a car painter, like 12y ago :P Stopped pretty much as soon as graduated due to shoulder injury. All skills forgotten now since , transffered to sales side :P Now looking into getting some of mine own detailing stuff mainly as a hobby and help friends. Thanks for the nice vids bro! Question about the coating removal, if you do machine polishing to remove the coating, in which point do you know when you hit the clear coat? Are there some signals or marks on the surface when you start hitting the clear coat?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

There should be almost no water beading and very slow water sheeting. Great indicators that there is no protection left on the clear coat.

[@footprintsinconc]

So I watched you video on installing the one coat and carpro reload so I did that. I didn't realize you did three coats. I have taken the car out ofnthe garage once now. If I want to add the 2nd or 3rd coat, how do I remove the reload? Since the first coat was put on a few days ago, I will just install the next ceramic coats once repels comes off? How long did you wait in between the different coats?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

It's too late now. The recommended amount of layers for CQuartz UK 3.0 is 2 layers. I had 2 coats of that plus 1 coat of Gliss. In a week, wash the car and apply a layer of Gliss and you'll be fine.

[@phillipvazquez284]

1st time ever useing the ceramic coating on my motorcycle omg wow beautiful results. May I ask is it safe to or is it necessary to wax after the ceramic coating .??

[@PanTheOrganizer]

You don’t apply waxes on ceramic coatings. Here is a tutorial I made about a proper maintenance wash for a ceramic coated car: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r33MloOHh7J5mZo

[@hualvin5614]

@Pan TheOrganizer Thanks Pan. Can I ask another question. Based on your experience, can you advise me what are the effects if I were to apply my Carpro CQ.UK 3.0 onto my car if there is existing sealant/coating? I'm not too sure on this but my understanding is that they all serve as a sacrificial surface for protection.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

You can't apply CarPro CQuartz UK 3.0 (or any other true ceramic coating) on top of existing waxes or sealants. Ceramic Coatings MUST be applied to well prepped virgin clear coat. They need to bond directly to the clear coat. Here's my popular tutorial showing how to apply a ceramic coating, with all the steps that are involved so you can get a better understanding of the process: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKqulIypet6Kfc0

[@robertopadro2715]

Hi 👋 to ¡¡¡¡PAAAAAANNNN THE ORGANIZER!!!!... God bless you buddy and may the Lord continue to give you great health to continue your call, to help others with your educational videos as well as in the world of auto detailing / Electronics and travel. Thanks to you and your videos of polishing tutorials and how to apply ceramic coating I already have 3 months with cquartz UK 3.0 ceramic coating on my Honda HRV 2018 and I keep my car every 1 to 2 times a week washing it and applying carpro Elixir after washing. He continues looking amazing with the protection properties. Now I'm going to give his wash of the week and needs to retouch with carpro reload in his next wash after after clean it. excellent day.Thanks for everything ✌🏼.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks for the kind words and for your support Roberto! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@robertopadro2715]

Always, now to continue with my wishes, i am going to continue educating on a professional level, I will travel to Austin TX on May, 1 & 2 2019 to participate in a two-day auto detailing training with one of the most recognized mentor in the auto detailing industry. Mr. Mike Philips from Auto geek. I'm crazy for that day to come. Blessings.

[@CarlosLopez-gv8cx]

Great video pan really apreciated it

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Carlos!!

[@JamesLS3]

Great video pan!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks James!

[@gabrielseegobin1081]

Great video, I’m planning on doing this same Set up on my car very soon.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks! Did you watch the video when I did the full new car detail of my new BMW? Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqSmnn2AebVmrtE

[@navoditverma9133]

Hi Pan! I applied the same ceramic coating on my car. The initial results were amazing and exactly as expected. But unfortunately, after 2 months, the coating has worn off. There is no hydrophobicity and no ease in cleaning as it was before. I know I applied it correctly because initial results were exactly as expected. Can you suggest what went wrong? One more thing I should mention is that I applied the coating on my brand new car (just after 2 days I bought it). Thanks!

[@PanTheOrganizer]

What exact steps did you do? Was it exactly like in my tutorial here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKqulIypet6Kfc0

[@in4chandru]

Thanks for the video, Pan. I believe Meguiars wash plus soap will remove the coating. Unfortunately that product is sold in Europe and not in North America. I bought one from Germany to remove the old wax on the car. It worked flawlessly.Or we can try Nerta Active Diamond (ph 14 soap) which will remove the coating. These are my assumptions. I don’t have ceramic coating on my car. But I believe the above products will remove the ceramic coating on the car.

[@PanTheOrganizer]

We do have the Wash Plus soap but that alone will not remove a true ceramic coating. Only machine polishing will. Wash+ can help remove old layers of waxes and sealants. Not a ceramic coating.

[@in4chandru]

Pan TheOrganizer okay, thanks for the clarification, Pan.

[@jimgee2676]

amazing video pan your the best ...have you ever used silver wax fast wax with polymers in a spray bottle ?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thanks Jim!! I did not use that product.

[@jimgee2676]

@@PanTheOrganizer if ya ever do i would love to hear yur thoughts on it

[@kevinorellana5930]

I was anxious waiting for a new video😍

[@PanTheOrganizer]

There you go! :)

[@kevinorellana5930]

Thanks man

[@richardseem7948]

another great follow up video pan.as always top notice video and review. 👍👍

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Thank you Richard!!

[@CSOCSO]

In my own experience, the original cquartz is a lot better than the 3.0 I used both on my car and windshield and i am disappointed in 3.0. Yes it works but the original was a lot better. I did a test on my hood where i applied cquartz on half the hood and once a year nu finish wax on the other side. I had it for a while then got into an accident so got a new hood and had to redo the test but this time i had the 3.0 and re applied it the same way. What i saw this time that the water spots on the hood in the morning ( humid flordia) roll off a lot less compared to the old cquartz. I saw the effect and comparison between the ceramic coat vs the wax every day because i see my hood when i drive and i was always amazed how much water rolls off from the ceramic coat side just be driving the car ) compared to the wax side. Now with the 3.0 its almost the same. Also have it on my windshields and i can tell you that while is working pretty good its a lot less hydrophobic compared the original cquartz.

[@scorpiojuan1966]

Wow amazing video with tons of professional recommendations and knowledge.. thank you from California USA

[@mbui7182]

Seems really good, is this the coating you recommend?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

It’s my favourite consumer grade coating yes. Here’s my 2020 car detailing products awards video where I show my top three picks in each category: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i33ZeJxpmcd1qKM

[@MrAHerzing]

Say, in an ideal world, after a year protection still seems good and the is little/minimal Ceramic coating swirls/scratches would adding another coat of cquartz to a wash/clayed/iron x/deconed car prolong the life of the coating preventing a full compound/polish and reapply?

[@PanTheOrganizer]

Ceramic coatings aren’t meant to protect against swirls, scratches or stone chips. If you want that kind of protection, apply PPF (paint protection film).

[@TrojanStarryNight]

I guess you can make a lot of money detailing cars with the amount of time it takes to do this....cool video.