Best Way To Apply Ceramic Coatings? Application Tips and Tricks

Best Way To Apply Ceramic Coatings? Application Tips and Tricks
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[@joelespinoza1898]

Consistent content !!! Totally loving this !!!

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks

[@joeym9342]

Great explanation on both sponges (rectangular / circular) on how it may benefit the user.Excellent sponge tip also (cuts on the side). Thanks for sharing your knowledge bro.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks!!

[@pedropedro2837]

Thanks again i tried to learn you are a good person thanks

[@kurtisleney7231]

Personally I think this is a great idea, also looks like saves time as well for install can cover bigger areas safer & faster around edges & contoured areas, I think you are on to something my friend, thank you for this! I’ll be using this & trying it! Keep up the solid work🤘🏼

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks!😎👍🏼

[@brandonmorales013]

Great video 👌🏽

[@jeepinspence]

I like the microfiber pads personally.

[@truthwarrior1601]

Excellent vid

[@daves.3278]

Wow Great TIPS!! Ive never heard of this anywhere else. Gonna do my first couple of ceramic coating jobs this spring. Excited!!

[@MirandaDetailing]

It’s interesting....I always see Detailers using those blocks and suedes and I never really liked them. I have it try and used it on 3 different vehicles and went back to using the round microfiber applicators and still prefer them over the blocks. 🤷🏻‍♂️. Maybe it’s just me.

[@daves.3278]

@@MirandaDetailing yeah wasn't looking forward to using the block when I got the Carpro UK 3.0 in the mail the other day. But I do have alot of the microfiber applicators!

[@MirandaDetailing]

Try it out and let me know what you think!

[@jonathancouch6261]

Great idea

[@paulmacal8037]

thank you for this

[@cer3premiumautodetailing]

Love it !

[@rcfreak9]

The rectangle shaped microfiber applicators might work well also. Great video.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Yes they would👍🏼

[@clintbrummo6982]

Great video, as always. Love your thoughts on using the microfiber applicator instead of the covered sponge blocks. I also appreciate your comments that the lined pads don't seem to be necessary. My question, does it matter using the round ones or the block shaped? (Sorry if that's been asked.) Keep up the good work.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks man! Actually I do like the rectangle blocks just becasue they are nicer to hold. But it doesn’t make a difference. I think that’s just personal preference. 😎👍🏼

[@dalydetailz2120]

A good tip. I'm only just looking into offering coatings, and I felt the application method was a bit clunky. I thought about your system, but now I've seen you use it, I will be giving it a go. Thanks for the quality vids. Kev KP Daly Automotive UK

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks! Yeah I feel it produces better results personally. Let me know what you think when you use it. 😎👍🏼

[@conwaysdetailing387]

I have issues that cause me to not have the finest motor movement with my fingers and hands lol. Im going for the round microfiber block. The coating apllicators are nice, and the suede is super soft i have about 20 2xtra of them and ive juat never used one, lol.

[@kidbanga10]

I also like the microfiber for applying ceramic coatings

[@projecthardware]

Hello. How often do you change suede/microfiber applicator when moving on to different panel when applying coating? Great video by the way. Very straightforward.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Thanks. Most times I can get through the entire vehicle with just one applicator. But sometimes I’ll use 2 or 3 applicators per vehicle. It depends on if I hit up again a rubber seal or something and it leaves a black mark on my pad or something like that.

[@el__2handed]

Are you using Costco microfiber towels to buff? I want to know if using these on soft Honda paint will be an issue. Economically it makes a lot of sense: $15-16 for 36 and throw them away after applying a coating.

[@DetailEnthusiast]

I use it with my clay bar (ceramic coating app) since I work on my large trucks and it helps me cover more surface. 👍

[@MirandaDetailing]

Interesting. You mean you use the claybar under the microfiber applicator when you use it?

[@DetailEnthusiast]

@@MirandaDetailing I use the block. 😁

[@MirandaDetailing]

Oh got it.

[@dvinpeace]

I think this is a game changer! Even slitting the square pad to fit the applicator snug! However my question would be how much product is being used between the two methods? Yes I am worried about the round microfiber pad absorbing more product. Basically I've been thinking of doing this as well then I found your video... So maybe swede pad on flat surfaces, hood, roof, trunk. Then microfiber round pad on everything else???

[@MirandaDetailing]

It does work well. We always use the microfiber applicator now and it works the best for us for all surfaces.

[@dougmaverick3287]

Makes sense to me. By the way when applying a ceramic coating, how do you know when it's time to wipe it off with a microfiber towel. Are the yellow microfiber towels from Costco ok to use?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Each coating has its flash time, when the coating starts to dissipate or "flash" its time to remove the residual residue. It depending on ambient temps and the type of coating. but its pretty easy to determine when you start using them. We use the yellow Kirkland towels all the time.

[@Axthex]

Great idea do you pre moisture the microfiber pad seems like it would use a lot to get moist enough to spread? Thanks

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks, Do you mean with the coating? I do add a little more at first, but it's not a ton, just enough to get it primed. it spreads so nice because the microfiber applicator is smoother and easier to work with.

[@Axthex]

Okay I would think it would soak it up really quick

[@sarrow168]

Thanks , i always saw some dust on my sued applicator , how many microfiber applicator u need for 1 car ? how often u change it ? thanks!

[@MirandaDetailing]

Yeah I don’t trust those microsuedes anymore. I usually use only one per vehicle, per layer of coating. Sometimes 2 pads if I notice the pad getting a little dirty maybe due to rubbing up on the black rubber.

[@chrislim6313]

Thank you for showing a different way of applying coatings. By the way, are those 5ml pippets?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thank you. They are 3ml

[@chrislim6313]

Miranda Detailing thank you

[@dcasandman]

Thanks for this. I was not liking the foam block idea. I like the Opticoat foam applicator, but can’t find anyone using those. I ordered the plastic sealed versions of these.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Totally! I have found that the plastic-lined ones are nice but not necessary at all. Some say it uses less coating but I haven't found that to be the case, maybe its just me. these cheap blue round applicators are perfect.

[@dcasandman]

Well ordered pack of 12. I’m just doing this as weekend warrior so that’ll get me through my cars several times for 10$. Went with CarPro 3.0 to pair with it since you used them in your other video. Gonna be my first go in my wife’s new black car. Hopefully between You, Pan, Brian, Luke, FAB, Smurf, and Forensics I get it right.

[@MirandaDetailing]

You can totally do it man! Let me know how it turns out 👍

[@dcasandman]

Miranda Detailing , finished Saturday, 2 coats CQuartz 3.0 and couple applications of Reload over 48 hours. I give myself a 80%on work. My polish work on a black car was lacking for sure. Never looked as good as everyone’s videos to me. End product though the car looks really amazing. I took video, of it. It definitely looks like liquid black on it. My wife and dad think it looks incredible. It might be me just be overly critical. Think I needed a product with a little more cut like 3D One instead of just the perfect finish. Took me probably 8 hours all done. Wife’s driving my daughters car all week to let truly cure for 7 days

[@MirandaDetailing]

Awesome!!

[@stephenwhite5444]

How can you tell how much product to apply to the applicator pad so that you strike the balance between not running out early and not having too much left over?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Well I've learned over time to gauge it by eye. I would rather have plenty of left over than not enough. I just make sure to apply about 10 drops per section, that seems to be plenty to spread in a 2x2 or 3x3 area and have plenty to work around the vehicle, Can typically use about 15-20ml per car.

[@kin79ng]

Will using Microfibre pad be using more drop of ceramic coating as it intend to absorb more..

[@MirandaDetailing]

I hear that a lot but I have never experienced it. I always watch very closely how much o am applying and I always have extra left over in my bottle. So if it using more then usual, I guess I never notice it or have any problems. I think many Detailers over apply way to much and that’s why they burn through so many bottles.

[@kin79ng]

@@MirandaDetailing Thanks for the reply. 👍🏻

[@pavelmartynovic8761]

Will mf just soaked product? Any difference between using suede with block and mf applicator in terms of product consumption?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Some may say that the MF applicator will soak up more, but I havent found that to be the case...at least not for me. I started using the coating saver pads also and they are plastic lined and don't allow the coating to soak through. bit.ly/2MtrWvy .

[@murdockhampe250]

I prefer the micro pads personally but have found they use up alot more product, but a perk as I'm doing boats/yachts I don't feel as bad dropping cloth in the ocean as opposed to foam blocks. 🤦‍♂️

[@MirandaDetailing]

That’s interesting....I have used both the microfiber applicators and the suede with the blocks and used the same amount of product. Maybe it’s our technique. I try to use very little product on each pad on each panel and make it stretch a long way. I can get 2 vehicles amount of a 50ml or sometimes even a 30ml bottle.

[@murdockhampe250]

@@MirandaDetailing I do dime sized pours each section, gelcoat practically drinks the stuff though. Lol, I found some refillable markers on a graffiti website I'm going to try and test out as a convenient way to apply product. Looks promising, I'll post it up when I try it.

[@frankloschiavo]

Do you recommend using the Costco towels?

[@MirandaDetailing]

We use them all the time. Sometimes we get a bad batch and they feel crunchy. We just return them and get a new package. We wash them first also. We use them for polish removal and even coating leveling.

[@frankloschiavo]

@@MirandaDetailing Is mf specific detergent really necessary or any normal wash (without softener of course)?

[@trd3786]

During the 12 hour or so curing time of the ceramic coating, if I don’t have an enclosed area to keep my car to protect it from rain, can I cover it with a car cover or will the car cover hurt the curing process?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. I wouldn’t recommend applying a coating outside at all. A car cover is also not recommended, they can scratch and ruin the paint. Coatings should be applied in a controlled environment to truly get the results you want. 😎👍🏼

[@trd3786]

@@MirandaDetailing okay Thanks! I have a garage but I don’t have a garage door so I was just worried about the rear being exposed to the elements. Thanks for the advice! I’ll find another place to do the coating.

[@jjjjjjjjjjjhjjjjjhjj]

Where can I find that size dropper that you had there ? And to apply ceramic what else do I need besides panel prep applicator dropper and 2 towels

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. It’s in the description below the video. But I’ll put it here for you. Plastic Transfer Pipettes amzn.to/2EN1zwQ As long as you follow our procedures for applying a coating you’ll be fine.

[@jjjjjjjjjjjhjjjjjhjj]

@@MirandaDetailing what applicator do you recommend now ? Are the white gtechniq ones good to buy bulk or no

[@MirandaDetailing]

We still prefer these over everything amzn.to/3bmrHOD

[@lazyjacket]

Do you change your applicator during the coating? Or do you use 1 for each layer?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Good question. I use one applicator per layer. I put the applicators in a bucket of APC and water and use them again for other things other than on the paint.

[@lazyjacket]

Thx, gonna do a ceramic coating on my new car, and the suede looks horrible to use, for the reason you mentioned. But was unsure if the applicator needed to be swapped out during the 1 layer. 🙃

[@MirandaDetailing]

You’re welcome. I get a big pack like this amzn.to/3j862xf

[@trd3786]

My friend tried to ceramic coat her car. There are two big high spots on the hood. Can I use the polisher on the high spots to remove them and just apply ceramic again in that area? Or can I just apply ceramic on too of the high spot and try to level it out again. It’s been about 3 days since the coating.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Depending on the type of ceramic coating that was used you may need to hand polish the high spot down. You shouldn’t need to reapply the coding though. What coating was used?

[@trd3786]

@@MirandaDetailing CQuartz I’m 3.0 should I use a microfiber pad and compound to remove?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Ok so you can use carpro Essence Plus and a microfiber applicator. Just ease very little to knock down that area. bit.ly/3v074A4

[@trd3786]

@@MirandaDetailing thanks I will pick some up tomorrow and try it!

[@MRTAN-pe3ts]

hi bro, if u use the blue applicator to coat a car, will you be using the same one again? if not, why?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Nope. I only use brand new applicators for coatings each time. I don’t want to risk any coating crystallizing on the pads and messing up the paint. I will wash them however and use them for other things inside the vehicle.

[@MRTAN-pe3ts]

@@MirandaDetailing thanks so much! Btw i’m very new to the detailing world, i’d like some advice and a few questions 1. I cant differentiate which pad is used for waxing and for polishing, definitely compounding is the flat soft ones right? 2. If we use sand paper to polish a car headlight, do we need to use just 2 different grits or 3? Since some people say 600 and 1500 is enough. But there’s someone who recommended to use 3000 after 1500 basically 3x . So i’m abit confused here. 3. When u wash a car, u need at least 2 buckets. Is the dust trapper necessary? 4. can coating chemical for the car’s body, be used for the windshield, side glass, side mirror, headlight glass and the whole body of the car? Or do they have their own coating chemicals? 5. Final question is what’s a dual action polishing machine? Kindly help me advice bro 🙏 It will be so helpful

[@MirandaDetailing]

Wow that's a lot of questions...I'll try my best to answer what I can. But I do encourage that you do more research on our channel, we have lots of videos that explain more. 1. Waxing pads are always soft, usually black or red pads. Compounding pads are usually yellow or orange, and stiffer. 2. For headlights it all depends on how bad they are. Most times we use a 1500 and 3000 grit and thats all that may be needed. sometimes if the headlights aren't that bad I just use 2500 grit and then compound and polish them and they come out great. So the sand paper grit depends on how bad the headlights are. 3. the 2 bucket method is not always needed. we just use one rinse bucket, but our pre-wash and wash method is effective so we don't need a soap bucket, the grit guard is a good idea to keep the dirt locked to the bottom of the bucket and not just floating around. 4. They do make Ceramic coatings for glass, coatings for paint should only be applied to the paint. they also make coatings for textured black/grey plastics. 5. search Dual Action Polisher on KZbin and you will see lots of videos explaining that.

[@MRTAN-pe3ts]

@@MirandaDetailing bro, most helpfu channel ever, will comtinue to watch more of your vidz! Thanks so much! Love from indonesia 🙏❤️

[@meiowalot7570]

I generally use those little rectangular foam blocks (yellow and black) from AutoGeek. Now you've got me wondering if they are a terrible choice. :)

[@MirandaDetailing]

🤔. Yeah I really prefer microfiber applicators. Give it try and let me know what you think

[@tonelquerubinofficial4349]

Can i apply again ceramic coating after 24 hours.?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi It depends on what type of coating, usually an hour in between is best.

[@alexxxara1544]

👌👍👍

[@cleanasdirt6832]

FYI it’s pronounced pie pets

[@MirandaDetailing]

I know..🤣 it’s just fun to mess around..

[@smyrkaa]

A scratch from a dust particle...

[@MirandaDetailing]

Not necessary “dust”. But yes a particle of whatever has made its way into my micro suede before and caused a fine little scratch. Hood thing I caught it in time. Never again have I had any issues like that with the way I apply coatings now with the microfiber applicator. 😎👍🏼

[@synthwave7]

The micro-Fibre round applicator absorbs too much of the liquid - does not work for me. That is why the manufactures spent time to research the small cloth and applicator they supply, so why change it.

[@MirandaDetailing]

I used to think that…but I have used both the coating savers and the regular microfiber applicators and don’t see a difference. But I thinks it’s just my technique of application. Everyone’s is a little different. 😎👍🏼

[@unpopularopinionz]

Bittersweet, the block and suede prevent wasting product from the applicator absorbing product.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. If you watch our more recent videos you will understand our process and methods when using coatings. The suede applicators are not for me. I never had issues using too much product or having it wasted by it absorbing into the applicator. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZO6l52gYpiVadk

[@marioskosmidhs9454]

I want to make a joke...... Do you know what is the difference between the original Geyon applicator blocks with swued and the round blue alpplicator pads?????? The first are used from pros to.make promo videos for.their shop to attract customers....and the second are used from the.pros at real life when customer is not present ... hahahahhahahahahhahahahah

[@MirandaDetailing]

So true! You see those blocks everywhere in videos and I dont like them. 🤣👍🏼

[@marioskosmidhs9454]

@@MirandaDetailing hahhaha in think they are great for flat panes but in curves i think they do not perform well. Also indont know if the original sued cloths attract much less dust than the mf pads....but is case by case maybe......!!!!!!!!

[@MirandaDetailing]

Yes I find that to be true. It’s difficult to keep the dust down in my garage sometimes so I have to be careful about that.