5 year coating: How to prep and apply on a Ram 1500 TRX

The 2023 Ram 1500 TRX is a beast -- and so, in this video, Nick and Yvan knew it HAD to have our glossiest ceramic coating. But if you really want paint to pop, you polish first. This step also ensures you've got clean paint -- which means optimal adhesion and durability for the coating. What did we use to polish? I'm glad you asked....
ROTARY JEWELING PAD: bit.ly/RotaryJewelingPad
GOLD STANDARD POLISH: bit.ly/GoldStandardPolish
PAD WASHER: bit.ly/PadWasher
5-YEAR COATING: bit.ly/5YearCoating
COATING APPLICATOR: bit.ly/CoatingApplicator
COATING LEVELING TOWEL: bit.ly/CoatingLevelingTowel
STANDARD BUFFING TOWEL: bit.ly/EdgelessBuffingTowel
#autodetailing #diydetail #yvanlacroix #carwash #detailing #newceramiccoating #ceramiccoating #detailing101

[@craigmorrison6937]

Thankfully DIY detailing products are now available in the UK. I thoroughly enjoyed using Gold standard polish with the finishing pad on my daughters 8 year old white clio, which by the end of the process looked like new. I also used an old orbital sander and I swear it made a real difference in terms of gloss. Like Detailers all over the world who just need to try the latest, coolest product, I can’t wait to use my existing rinseless wash so I can use DIY Detail rinseless wash. 😂

[@diydetailofficial]

Nice!! Thanks so much for the feedback, and support, cool that you used the sander for polishing 😎

[@firstlast2055]

Dude, ive been shopping all over watching all sorts of videos but this is the only channel thay i, as a mechanical engineer, and all the knowledge i have about materials engineering, can get behind. I don't know where you source your stuff, but if its as diligent as the content you create... I'm happy taking that chance. Gonna place an order, look for Stefan 🤗

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you. I’ve been in the industry for over 40 years, R&D and engineering and technology are passions of mine.

[@specsbundy1392]

Love the video. Can you please show yhe process again on a different vehicle but get xlose up shots of the flashing. From this far angle yoi cant see the coating at all. Would love a lot closer look at all phases of work. Thank you fellas.

[@diydetailofficial]

This may help kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2XFcqylbZukoq8si=oB5tv3xiZLzeOQDW

[@en1254]

Excellent real world video...Great Job..

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you!!

[@davestewart9146]

The truck turned out amazing, nicely done guys 👍😁

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks Dave!

[@knottssonasty3603]

Nice job fellas. Love your work and your products. I’ve ordered an arsenal of your products the last few weeks. Thought I was done and then you dropped the holiday sale and I had to go back for another round lol. Couldn’t pass it up!

[@diydetailofficial]

Smart man!! Thanks so much for the support

[@Tonyis4given]

How much you have both done in so little time with the DIY Detail products and brand is incredible. I did paint correction on a Mercedes GL450 (finicky black paint) and the Gold standard was absolutely perfect. I used very little product and it worked flawlessly. I have spent years exclusively using 3D One and 3D Speed, I find myself going for the gold standard more now...awesome!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@CTR_1986]

I can remember one top tip to make low tack masking tape even lower for any sensitive areas was to stick it on your T-Shirt or hoodie first and the fluff will stick to it making it even less tacky Also since we’ve only recently got your products in the Uk, used incredible suds and it’s very good in a foam cannon. But the stand out so far is the rinseless wash, noticed some streaking marks on the lower panels of a greasy nature using a competitor product, Rinseless wash must have had the power to cut through whatever it was and smells amazing too

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you!

[@loic4691]

Can't wait to watch it, i'll be there

[@diydetailofficial]

it's a good one!!

[@ethanblan435]

I’m about halfway through an interior detail right now, my first after getting the interior towel. You guys don’t talk about this thing enough, it’s amazing what it’s pulling off with rinseless

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s great!!

[@waxmanvids5015]

I buy orange and grey rag company pearl towels.. 2 different colors helps keep me organized. They're perfect for coatings.

[@diydetailofficial]

Good to know!

[@davidcharbonneau9498]

My go to coating has been Gyeon Mohs Evo. I love everything about it! But I will definitely need to try this DIY 5 years!! I LOVE the fact that you can drive in the rain after only 1 hour! (May not be ideal but doable) this is a game changer to me! My question is: with the use of your coating applicator, how much is needed to coat a normal size vehicle? Can you do 2 vehicles with 30ml?! Are the 3-5 and 8 the same when it comes to consumption? Is it in you plans to offer 50ml bottles? BIG THANKS!

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, a 30 mil bottle should do 2 cars.

[@timmclaughlin7576]

Let’s get going

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@alexpope5327]

Love your videos guys. Very good stuff. Oh and Raptor R all day 😁😁😁

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks 👍

[@rooboy99]

Hey guys, forgot to mention the panel prep stage. Also, would be good to see gloss meter results before and after rotary and also after coating. Thx for the video

[@diydetailofficial]

We have a gloss meter on the way

[@DMUSA536]

Panel prep in between polish and ceramic coating?

[@SE-se3jq]

Nice truck ...

[@diydetailofficial]

Sure is!

[@kalbri5443]

I used this ceramic and honestly is impressive how much gloss comes from this coating. I am been doing detailing for 4 years and I think this is one of the best that I used. Question, almost half of the bottle left. Should I throw it away or can I keep it and for how long? Thank you

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks, it’s good for a couple months

[@kalbri5443]

@diydetailofficial do you recommends to store it in the refrigerator? Sorry for the ignorance 😆

[@diydetailofficial]

@kalbri5443 no, cool dry place

[@chopperguy15]

Great video! Just wondering if the jewling pad could be used on a 9mm DA like the Griots Garage G9 or am I better to stick with the yellow waffle pad for enhancing gloss since I don't have a rotary?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yellow waffle pad will get you a little more cut and still finish great. So if you think you’re more likely to want some correction or cut (and finish, in 1 pad) you’re great with yellow. However, for that last boost of gloss… the jeweling pad works awesome on a DA as well

[@innonthecreekjacksonwy2811]

Great video, thanks again! One question, we have a few vehicles with decals and were hoping to ceramic coat them outside. Is this ok to do (coating outside) with your ceramic coatings after taking the steps referenced in the video? Other than direct sunlight anything else to watch out for?

[@diydetailofficial]

as long as you keep in mind the avoidance of direct sunlight, and leveling the coating quickly on those areas, I think you should be totally fine! just use common sense always:)

[@aaronolsen8787]

Great work as always guys! Do you prefer the milwaukee cordless rotary more than a corded one? Do you still prefer a 6" pad over a 5" pad on most occasions? Is it beneficial to use a higher nap/plush towel for the secondary wipe/ leveling of the coating vs a pearl weave for both? I've always used a pearl weave for the initial leveling but I can't tell much of a difference between the 2 for the second wipe. Just wondering if the plush towel is beneficial due to the extra thickness to reduce the chance of pressure points. Thanks.

[@diydetailofficial]

Corded with a 6 inch pad is still preferable. The second towel can be whatever you want, it’s only for insurance.

[@The_CR_Phil]

I'm wanting to prepare my 1998 Toyota Corolla properly for DIY Detail 5-Year ceramic coating. A professional will repaint my entire car and also polish it for an extra charge. (I'm 74 and live in Costa Rica and don't have a polisher or the experience.) Should I decontaminate the new paint on the car before having him polish it?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes that would be best.

[@MikeCanuck]

Are you still going to get a glossier finish using the jewlling pad and a DA polisher versus using the yellow pad and a DA? I have a Porter Cable DA but no rotary. Is there another tool you can use as a rotary, similar to using a sander for a DA? Will a drill work, or is it too fast?

[@diydetailofficial]

The short stroke of the Porter Cable is great.

[@WesleySutton]

Fantastic video…if you were to apply the 3yr on top of the 5, how long would you wait

[@diydetailofficial]

2 hours after install minimum, no longer than 8 hours

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you sir!!

[@steveclark2426]

I just ordered the 5 year from TOC. Looking forward to using it, I’ve been using McKees graphene. When is the red pad going to be available in Canada?

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s in stock

[@steveclark2426]

@@diydetailofficial great, I hadn’t noticed it. It’s now ordered! Can’t wait

[@steveclark2426]

Also I’m team Raptor!

[@specsbundy1392]

Do you have a soap for maintenance wash for the 5 year coating ?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, DIY Detail Incredible Suds

[@maximelefebvre8987]

Avec un ppf partiel (xpel) est-ce faire que le red pad peux apporter plus de brillance comme le reste de la peinture ou vaut mieu ne pas toucher au ppf?

[@diydetailofficial]

Le Pad rouge va donner de la brillance.

[@neilwalker5041]

The coating did not disappoint and the owner will declare it is to good to drive.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@MrHiggs89]

Does this coating have issues with water spot? Can this coating use a topper?

[@diydetailofficial]

If water spots are a concern, then our 3 year coating is a good option. You can use a topper if you wish, but it’s not required.

[@ryeguy01]

Hey guys, any update on the waterless wash release date?

[@diydetailofficial]

We are very close.

[@larryleerssen2562]

Do I need to panel prep after polishing before applying ceramic coating

[@diydetailofficial]

With our Gold Standard Polishing System it’s optional, but ideally yes.

[@stevenv9224]

Those polisher you guys are using is that something you guys are going to be selling? Also what the recommendations speed 1 rpm for the rotary when using the red pad.

[@diydetailofficial]

We are testing out the teal polishers, it’s a brand called Car Shield and they’re not available in the U.S. When you finish with a rotary, do so on the lowest speed setting on the machine 😀

[@Twolves2005]

Raptor R 😊

[@diydetailofficial]

lol nice

[@markgeiger3658]

Hey guys does your interior ceramic coating have a shelf life when i have 2 cars to detail... thanks !!!

[@diydetailofficial]

A year or more

[@waxmanvids5015]

Yvan I know we wait a certain period of time before exposing a fresh Coating to different detergents & surfactants … But is the coating also more easily marred with the washing process or drying because it is still a little soft?

[@diydetailofficial]

Correct, the first 3-4 days it’s because of the surfactants. Day 4-7 it’s because of pressure used during washing car scar the coating.

[@atmos6350]

I finally just applied the 5 year coating! 🎉 But unfortunately I will need to use my car to take it on a short road trip (600 miles round trip) and I know I’m going to get bugs on the front for sure (after about 18 hours of curing) what should I do? I’m also a little worried about minor haziness on parts of the mirrors or glass!

[@diydetailofficial]

You can absolutely do a rinseless wash on the front bumper if you’re worried about the bugs. What’s up with the mirrors and glass though?

[@atmos6350]

@@diydetailofficial Awesome, I just didn’t want to compromise the coating, but should I use the full sponge method with the rinseless or what do you recommend for greatest “gentle” treatment of said coating? Although the Model Y is nothing fancy, it’s my commuter and want to keep her clean 😇 I can’t wait to do all my family’s cars!

[@diydetailofficial]

You could pre spray on rinseless and then use the sponge from a bucket, or a soft damp rag. Probably best to mix up a bucket then put a sprayer in the bucket to fill up that way and pre treat ….and then use the sponge from the bucket 👍

[@rorororo-pw9hq]

hye brian, i believe you can't apply shiny coating on matte surface, it's not better to use matte coating like Q2 MATTE EVO for exemple ? thanks for your work, i polish with a FLEX rotary and i like it Roro from france

[@diydetailofficial]

The same coating can be used on both matt and gloss paint.

[@alvin3502]

For the 5 year ceramic coating what is the percentage of SiO2 in the coating?

[@diydetailofficial]

Si02 is a small part of our coatings, they are much more complex than that. Our coatings are a combination of Polysilazane, SiN, SiC and Si02

[@rjanuari1978]

Isn’t it needed to prep the pannel before applying this coating? Thank you!

[@diydetailofficial]

The panel is prepped.

[@J1Z06]

I want Yvan to rotary polish My Z06. :) You'd think the paint on that truck was fresh out of the paint booth. WOW!!!! Can You wipe on/wipe off?

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you! What do you mean wipe on/wipe off, out of curiosity?

[@J1Z06]

@@diydetailofficial Apply it, don't wait at all, wipe it off.

[@diydetailofficial]

At least wait 30 seconds.

[@boseman8372]

Did you apply prep cleaner to the paint before coating the paint?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yep panel prep

[@Ruhdiculus]

Yvan, fair comparison is the Raptor R to the TRX. Both are supercharged V8. I’m a ford guy, but both are just beautiful. Especially after you and Nick work on them. 🏌️‍♂️

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you!

[@renuing]

When wanting to be super meticulous and take the best care of your car you can, is it safer (less likely to induce micro marring) to dry a ceramic coated vehicle like this after diy rinseless wash with a quality microfiber towel or use a leaf blower to dry it? Touching the vehicle as little as possible seems the safest, but the leaf blower seems like it would blow dust and dirt at it.

[@diydetailofficial]

Master blaster is nice too because it’s filtered air. Then you can mop up the drips after with some Rinseless Wash as a drying aid. Just use common sense, and yes as little touching of vehicle with a towel is best 👍

[@ATGriz]

Are you still protected if you wipe to early?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, it’s just a lot more work

[@simonbergquist3056]

I had a 2022 Mini Cooper in for a polish and I got diy polish on the fender and it stained it. I tried rinseless wash. Then tried all clean. Then tried re polishing the fender but I was never able to get the polish out. Ended up replacing the panel for the customer. What did I do wrong with the polish to make it leave stains like most polishes do.

[@diydetailofficial]

We have never had it stain anything, we normally purposely polish trim to remove oxidation. What tool and pad were you using?

[@simonbergquist3056]

I was using the yellow foam pad and a max shine rotary. When I get the vehicle back to replace the trim panel I will email your team with pictures.

[@Pack-zi1gt]

Hi this actually happened to me as well using the DIY gold standard polish and yellow foam pad. I tried DIY rinseless, DIY panel prep and all clean to get the staining out. Those items did not work, so I ended using Gtechniq C4 trim restore on the lower trim and rear bumper to restore the trim. C4 took care of the staining. I figured it was user error on my end. I used the GS Polish and yellow pad on the trim near my windows and it did not stain. The only difference is I waited to do the lowers and rear bumper at the very end, by then the pad had been dunked in rinseless and spun out many times, and even though the pad didn’t look super dirty, it may have absorbed too much polish, rinseless and some dirt. For my case, I think I should have completely changed pads.

[@diydetailofficial]

Sorry this has happened too you. Yes your reflection on a soiled pad me be correct.

[@MarctheBikeWasher]

I have never coated a vehicle before but isn’t it basically the same process as applying Opti Seal?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@MarctheBikeWasher]

@@diydetailofficialthanks

[@craigkaeding3203]

How long does 5 year take to cure. Had a customer lightly rub his fingers on his coated car and left alot of marring after 2 days. Why is this?

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s resistant to water after 1 hour. For one week though it’s sensitive to both pressure and chemicals.

[@alvin3502]

If temperature plays a very small role in curing then why people use IR lamps?

[@diydetailofficial]

To make life complicated

[@davecrawford4964]

Is there a way to get scratches out of a coating?

[@diydetailofficial]

Polishing, and re-coat

[@jonasgolden3277]

Is the applicator pad suppose to come with coating?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@jonasgolden3277]

@diydetailofficial how is the 5 year coating on the plastics, just got new Jeep wrangler with unpainted fenders and bumpers, any special prep?

[@diydetailofficial]

If they are new, then yes it will be fine, just panel prep then coat.

[@jonasgolden3277]

@@diydetailofficial will leveling be needed on the plastics?

[@diydetailofficial]

@jonasgolden3277 yes

[@alvin3502]

What are the tips you have during the curing time of ceramic coatings?... or what are the myths that is not that true maybe prevent the coating from getting wet before 24 hours is bad for the coating

[@diydetailofficial]

Our coatings can get wet after 1 hour.

[@diydetailofficial]

We just did a ceramic coating myths Podcast did you get a chance to catch that one?

[@WesleySutton]

RAPTOR ❤

[@KR8810]

Can you do 2 coats of 5 year ? Make it extremely glossy? Lol

[@diydetailofficial]

sure. just wait minimum of 2 hours after applying the first coat to apply the 2nd. no longer than 8 hours in between.

[@havingtoomuchfun4806]

Try the 3 year over the 5 year, crazy slick and glossy.

[@KR8810]

@@havingtoomuchfun4806 they claim their 5 year is glossier than all of them +dyidetail

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Ready to roll

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@YasserAlaska]

I’ve coated 2 cars with this 5 year coating .. amazing pop and increase shine Love it

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@havingtoomuchfun4806]

Great video guys, too bad the red pad won’t remove the ugly mullet.

[@diydetailofficial]

He’s back! Lol good to hear the mullet commentary again I wondered where you were 😊