BUFF, POLISH AND COAT: a comprehensive guide to ceramic coating for ULTIMATE PROTECTION

In this video, Yvan and Nick do a rare 2-step paint correction on the FIAT -- a process that involves defect removal & finish polishing using a brand new pad for the rotary polisher. All of it in preparation for our 8 YEAR CERAMIC COATING!
PRODUCT USED:
Gold Standard Polish: bit.ly/GoldStandardPolish
Wool Cutting Pad: bit.ly/GoldStandardWoolPad
Rotary Jeweling Pad (coming soon!)
Panel Prep: bit.ly/DIYPanelPrep
Foam Coating Applicator: bit.ly/CoatingApplicator
8-year Ceramic Coating: bit.ly/8YearCERAMIC
#ceramic #FIAT #autodetailing

[@soapa4279]

Yvan is the type of brain and outside thinker needed to really innovate the detailing industry, and has been doing so for decades. Keep up the great work!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you!

[@booboocushion30]

Telling you what, I used the 1 spray of gold standard on a spinning pad . . saved me sooo much time! Kept my pad way cleaner, kept the vehicle way cleaner. 👍👍👍

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@notsodelusional]

I like watching people who are good teachers, and who know their stuff.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@aaronolsen8787]

Excellent video, keep up the great work. I really appreciate everything you guys do for the detailing industry! No fluff, just products that work. Period.

[@diydetailofficial]

thank you!

[@DetailingMadeSimple]

Great video guys very informative as always fiat came out stunning!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you brother!

[@jasonhausauer8662]

Another excellent video! I really appreciate you guys and your knowledge and real emphasis on trying to keep things simple. I also like how well you explain things in a way everyone can understand from first timer to multi year, seasoned professional. After watching this particular video, I REALLY, REALLY want that red waffle pad! That thing looks awesome!

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s coming soon!!

[@fattysgarage1754]

The entire car care industry couldn’t convince me to go to ceramic coatings. I never went in that direction. The more I watch you guy’s the more I see the light on this subject and am glad to admit that I’m now going to start coating all my vehicles. Probably going with 8 year but looking at 5 year too. The industry has evolved greatly since I was a teenager applying Liquid Glass on my new 1985 IROC. Thanks for the great content as always.

[@diydetailofficial]

I also used liquid glass on my 1984 Z28.

[@notsodelusional]

Excellent tutorial!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you!

[@stevenv9224]

Great video guys! Crazy thing too me an soc just did a video on doing a 8 year as well. Wow that 8 year coating was really nice. I was amazed how slick an shiny it came out. DIY coating are great was a great experience working with soc and learning how to put coating. Great product Yvan and Nick you guys are the best!👍👍👍👍

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you Steven

[@timmclaughlin7576]

Ready and waiting to get started

[@diydetailofficial]

sweet! See you tomorrow

[@DetailingMadeSimple]

Danggg!!! Nick just retold my childhood. Now makes me want to put the 3 year instead 😭😭😭

[@diydetailofficial]

Lol

[@williamkochi1415]

Great DIY! I think Nick touched on a few things like emblems. Maybe Nick can do a DIY for detailing emblems and sharp crevices like antennas and such. Also, a great tutorial on how to deal with pollen. I live in an area that has tons of liken and have to deal with that for almost a month plus.

[@diydetailofficial]

That’s a long time! Are you detailing outside?

[@GoofylookinHippy]

This is gonna be good!

[@diydetailofficial]

Yessir!

[@MrChuckwagon55]

I’m always amazed and blown away at how much Yvan knows. Every time I watch your videos I learn something new.

[@diydetailofficial]

Happy to hear that!

[@J1Z06]

I will definitely be switching to Your coatings. I've only used CSL/EXO which is a bit of a pain doing two layers and using tons of towels. I can't wait to try Your coating. I get very nervous about high spots and use a ton of towels.

[@diydetailofficial]

Sweet! We have a million videos to help along the way lol

[@J1Z06]

@@diydetailofficial Thank You as always! You rock!!

[@havingtoomuchfun4806]

Great video guys! Nick you really need to pay attention when working. You missed so many spots when wiping off the paint prep. Thankfully Ivan is thorough.

[@diydetailofficial]

Mike, you have yourself a great weekend, thanks for spending so much of your time watching these videos

[@conwaysdetailing387]

Yeah this while waiting longer really throws me off lol! I've gotta try some.

[@diydetailofficial]

You can level sooner if you want

[@dougf6852]

I would love to see a video on the 5 year diy coating thanks

[@diydetailofficial]

We’ve got some coming!

[@dougf6852]

@@diydetailofficial great thanks

[@detailsauto]

Nick, Yvan I was sent a package a while back with a sample bottle of coating. Well I finally used the gold standard and coated with the bottle sent. It lools fantastic. Which coating was this.

[@diydetailofficial]

That was actually our original coating - super easy to install, we loved it and were proud of it, but no age statement. People were clamoring for an age statement on it so we actually went back to the drawing board and had our chemist design 3 new coatings.

[@jordanroberts3849]

Do you have any plans for your products to come to the uk? Im very excited to try them out!

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes very soon! This summer

[@alfredwilliams12]

Excellent video, what kind of rotary polisher Nick using.

[@diydetailofficial]

It's a company called Car Shield, not available in the US just yet. We were testing it out

[@alfredwilliams12]

Oh ok Thanks

[@mikehotaling]

I’m ready.

[@diydetailofficial]

See you then!

[@mikehotaling]

@@diydetailofficial quick question. What brand are the clear buckets and grit guards you guys use? I like how they look.

[@diydetailofficial]

The buckets are from a local restaurant supplier, the guards are from detail guards

[@mikehotaling]

@@diydetailofficial found some. Thanks

[@diydetailofficial]

Excellent

[@Chris-xm1iq]

Great video!! Quick question, any issues or concerns with applying the 8 year on high quality ppf? Concerned it might inhibit the properties of the ppf or prematurely yellow it. Thoughts? Thank you

[@diydetailofficial]

No concerns or issues

[@stephensapp7233]

I wish I had customers to use all of my newly purchased DIY Detail products on.

[@diydetailofficial]

They will come

[@maximelefebvre8987]

For a crewcab ram1500 small bed, how much coating be use? Can have enough to do a little hatchback car too on same bottle?

[@diydetailofficial]

If you’re careful, yes

[@hernan2838]

Great video guys! Question about the Foam Applicator after we use it with a ceramic coating of course, do we throw it away or is it reusable?

[@diydetailofficial]

Reusable, just soak it in a bucket of Rinseless Wash or All Clean for an hour as soon as you’re done using it

[@diydetailofficial]

And then toss it in the wash 👍

[@trd3786]

How long after coating a truck with any of your coatings do I have to wait till I can drive it and not worry about the elements like rain getting on the vehicle? Some coatings only require a 1 hour cure time many say wait 12 to 24 hours till you take your car out into the elements.

[@diydetailofficial]

One hour with our coatings

[@jeffb2319]

Im looking at the 3 year coating. Can i use that on black plastic trim? Some coatings I've used on other cars said to stick to just the painted surfaces.

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes you can

[@seansean8008]

awesome- im about to apply this to my vehicle. does outside temps affect how long we let it sit before leveling? i live in florida and your 3 year graphene formula flashed in less than 30 seconds- does that matter with the 5 and 8 year coatings?

[@diydetailofficial]

just let the temperature and your eyes be the guide -- if the three year flashes quickly in humid conditions, you'll likely see something similar with the other coatings. After 30 seconds you're good to level!

[@seansean8008]

@@diydetailofficial perfect thank u

[@brainfaidz]

What would you recommend for a pricing structure for 3 yr vs 5 vs 8

[@diydetailofficial]

700-1000, 1100-1500, 1500+

[@innonthecreekjacksonwy2811]

Thanks for this great video! A couple quick questions can you apply a ceramic coating over a decal (such as a business decal on a door)? Also, can you polish over a decal during the paint correction phase? And last question can your 3, 5, and 8 year ceramic coating be applied to the windshield and other glass? Thank you for your informative videos!

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes yes and yes 😀

[@innonthecreekjacksonwy2811]

Thanks again! One last question, we have a few decaled vehicles and were hoping to ceramic coat them outside. Is this ok to do with your ceramic coatings after taking the steps referenced in the video? Other than direct sunlight anything else to watch out for?@@diydetailofficial

[@jontester8920]

Just wanna make sure, the 8yr is good on headlights and glass? How is it on wind shield with wipers? Chrome? Plastic trim? Thanks guys

[@diydetailofficial]

Yep! Safe on all exterior surfaces 👍

[@trishcasey1148]

What if I don’t have the pad washer? Should I use rinse less wash bucket, lightly dabs the pad and clean it that way?

[@diydetailofficial]

Correct

[@zakiryali]

Your products are a really awesome My dad abubakar is completely bald and wants to retain the shine of his head as long possible. What should I go for? Quick beadz Or ceramic coating?

[@diydetailofficial]

Neither is good on skin.

[@BigCarKilla]

What speed were you using with the jeweling pad? And is there any advantage of giving it two layers?

[@diydetailofficial]

The lowest speed the machine can go, no advantages to 2 layers.

[@VassRulez]

Hi Yvan and Nick. Would you say the DIY Detail Foam applicator could be substituted with ''Optimum Blue Foam Applicator'' or Gtechniq AP2 to apply DIY ceramic coatings. If so which would you recommend, they look very similar and the DIY applicator is not sold in my country. Thanks.

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, what country are you in?

[@VassRulez]

@@diydetailofficial Which one do you think would be a more suitable applicator from the two options? I’m from Australia.

[@craigkaeding3203]

Does wiping the polish off the panel with rinseless also work with ONR?

[@diydetailofficial]

Try it and see how it works for you. Our Rinseless Wash is great but we know people have other products, so see what you think😀

[@MrChuckwagon55]

When applying your ceramic coating, should I apply it to the windows (glass) and if so how do I prep the glass for it? Should I clay & decon & polish the glass like the paint or no? Thank you!

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, that’s perfect prep.

[@MrChuckwagon55]

@@diydetailofficial - So use the gold standard polish on the glass too? I just wanted to be absolutely sure. Thank you!

[@LoveLikeaHurricane]

I actually might try this 8 year coating on my next car I buy. Currently have Opti coat pro + on my new car. Will you need to throw away towels from this coating? or just dunk in microfiber detergent after use?

[@diydetailofficial]

Soak it in your bucket of rinseless wash or all clean for 30 to 60 minutes after using, and then put it in the wash cycle. Your towels and applicator will be good to go.

[@ethanblan435]

Koch chemie has an acidic drying aid that helps remove any water spots you might have gotten during a wash. Since ceramic gloss is acidic, does it also have these properties?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, Ceramic Gloss will do that 👍

[@TheOriginalTuro]

Just starting out and doing all this to my truck. I have a couple questions, do you use the 15mm or 21mm Milwaukee. Is one better then the other? How do you take care of the 8 yr ceramic coating so it lasts? Is the 8year ceramic bottle enough to cover a full sized truck? Located in Utah so wondering if salt affects the life? Thank you and great content!

[@diydetailofficial]

Hey Turo, where in Utah are you located? I (Nick) am in Heber, so just curious. I like the 21mm DA for more defect removal, but 15mm tends to finish down better if you're not using a rotary to finish polish. You should be fine to get your whole truck covered with one bottle, but you might not have a ton leftover, it does depend on technique. Less is more when applying the coating, you don't want to be putting the applicator pad on paint and having drips coming down the paint

[@TheOriginalTuro]

@@diydetailofficial thanks Nick! I’m located in Layton, so a bit more north then you. Do you guys have a video of how to take care of the ceramic coating once applied? Can’t seem to find one. I think I’ll go with the 21mm, my truck seems to have a good amount of scratches. It’s black so easy to see them all.

[@craigkaeding3203]

Are you using a short nap towel with panel prep?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@MrChuckwagon55]

Can the red jewelers pad do enough (to minimize the amount of clearcoat removed) in order to prepare to accept a DIY ceramic? Or do you have to polish with the DIY gold standard?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, more than enough. Polishing isn’t required for a ceramic coating, just clean paint

[@MrChuckwagon55]

@@diydetailofficial - Thank you!

[@KingRockets]

After applying the 5 year or 8 year ceramic coating, which topper is best to use moving forward as a drying aid, ceramic gloss or quick beads?

[@diydetailofficial]

Your choice.

[@EA_Mobile.Detailing]

If I wanted to use another ceramic coating from a different brand can I apply it in a circular motion still?

[@diydetailofficial]

You can actually run into issues, depending on the coating. Follow their instructions

[@wademiyataki9221]

I believe you mentioned that ceramic gloss is water activated. I don’t want to have to break out the hose. Could I use a damp microfiber, spray ceramic gloss on the towel and apply it that way? Brian from Apex mentioned using that method for applying meguiars hcw back when it first came out.

[@diydetailofficial]

Ceramic Gloss isn’t water activated, just use it like a traditional drying aid 😀 Quick Beads is water activated

[@wademiyataki9221]

Sorry, meant quick beads(or whichever one has the graphene in it).

[@Silence07617]

Question, can you polish the entire car without wiping and inspect or do you wipe it off right after every pass? I don’t see you guys use one during the polishing stage so I’m wondering how long I can keep going without wiping off the polish.

[@diydetailofficial]

Sometimes you want to inspect as you go, and if that’s the case (you’re just very ocd about it being just right) wipe off to see results often. However, that’s why you do a test section. After that you can polish the whole car and come back for the wipe down after!

[@kylea425]

Just picked up the 3year coating. What is the shelf life after opened?

[@diydetailofficial]

Awesome! 4-6 months

[@TheMstwntdLMSV123]

Is the 8 year coating effective on glass and trim?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@seancolon9890]

Can the 3 year graphene be used on a windshield?

[@diydetailofficial]

yep!

[@lightning_blue1747]

My vehicle sits outside. Does dew from the overnight after the curing?

[@diydetailofficial]

No

[@kirkwilson5900]

Question: how soon after new paint could I apply ceramic gloss, quick beads, or even your 3 year coating? I have a client who wants a clay and sealant, and then he said oh my drivers door was painted yesterday. I assume it's had a few days longer in the shop drying and curing some, but I told him I just wouldn't touch it this time and when I go back for a maintenance Wash that I'd add ceramic gloss to it then. I know there's ideally a curing and hardening process/timeline but my experience painting dates back to before automotive paint switched to water base. Thoughts?

[@diydetailofficial]

Paint usually takes about 30 days to fully off gas, one thing I like to do is ask the actual painter

[@kirkwilson5900]

@DIY Detail thanks, yup I remember 30 days with old school paint. I'll ask him to check with the shop to make sure.

[@KyleEbright]

How long do you leave the coating on the glass before leveling and final buff?

[@diydetailofficial]

30-90 seconds.

[@KyleEbright]

@@diydetailofficial thank you.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you for the questions

[@rahouston]

If I use the 8 year first and then, the 3 year 2-8 hours later (as per the stack instructions) am I still getting 8 years of protection or 3 years?

[@diydetailofficial]

At least 8

[@rahouston]

Thank you for the reply. I've bought so many products in the past and most of them are going into the trash. I can't wait to use your pads, polish, etc on my boat too @@diydetailofficial

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks

[@ccooke70]

I’m a bit worried. I used it but did not wait five minutes. The car looks great and it’s slick but now I’m thinking I should reapply it. I gave it a couple of minutes max. Am I ok or should I do another coat? The car is white so it was hard to we when it flashed.

[@diydetailofficial]

All is fine, no worries.

[@ccooke70]

Thank you.

[@NeoMehta25]

Can I get safety data sheet for these coatings ? Interior ceramic coating and exterior… I am worried about the toxicity and its long term risks when in contact with interior coatings

[@diydetailofficial]

All our SDS sheets are easily accessible by scanning the QR code on any of our bottles. They are also available on our website. Once cured DIY Detail Interior Ceramic Coating is completely inert.

[@el7lowa69]

Hello guys , can I put the 8 years coating as a base and after an hour top it with the 3 years graphene coating as second coat?

[@diydetailofficial]

You can top the 5 and 8 year with the 3 year, 2 -8 hours after. Past that the base coating has cured too much to accept it.

[@nickgreen1409]

Off topic but what’s the best way to remove glue residue left behind from a sticker?

[@dragonwithak6051]

Tar/adhesive remover works wonders I'd personally recommend carpro tar X

[@diydetailofficial]

A tar or adhesive remover

[@adamcordeiro47]

If its really really tuff glue that's been there for years you need heat. I had to break out the heat gun to help soften the glue and then use tar or adhesive remover.

[@yayovictorio4394]

When will red pad be available

[@diydetailofficial]

June

[@thierry3330]

The difference between the red and yellow pad?

[@diydetailofficial]

Red is softer, designed for the rotary. If you’re using a DA, stick with the Yellow waffle

[@Alexnismo84]

Would this pad work well in a forced rotation machine like the Flex 3401?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yep, it's all about technique.

[@Alexnismo84]

@@diydetailofficial thank you for the quick reply. Is this available through your distributor in Puerto Rico?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes it should be.

[@Bull1the1Great]

I may get too technical and nitpicky but, in future, you may think about changing the main camera, because it doesn't actually zooms but artificially crops the photo, hence stretching it all over the screen and making it lose it's quality. Everything else, great video ...

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@seabrew1]

Get the red pad on the market guys lol I will have to try my mini rotary with a 5 inch backing plate i guess...What do you think of using mini rotaries with a 5 inch back plate?

[@diydetailofficial]

That’s a great move, lightweight option 😀

[@diydetailofficial]

Thst works

[@brentlybyers]

So you guys are using gold standard polish for the cut and polish, just letting the wool pad and waffle pad dictate the process?

[@diydetailofficial]

Correct

[@jasoncraig6158]

Can all your coatings be layered? If so, what is the timeframe for that.

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes! Wait 2 hours after you apply the initial layer. No longer than 8 hours though. You can add the 3 year over the 5 and 8 year, but you cannot put the 5 or 8 over the 3 year.

[@jasoncraig6158]

@@diydetailofficial ok twist my arm!! I am going to have to try the 8 yr coating!!! Which is the most chemical resistant?

[@diydetailofficial]

@@jasoncraig6158 the 8 year

[@Cavani8105]

Can you use this coating on plastic trims, headlights, and glasses? Also, what's the warranty if the coating does not last for 8 years?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, you can use it on all surfaces. Unfortunately we can’t offer a warranty without professional installation.

[@Cavani8105]

@@diydetailofficial What if we have a recording of the installation process. Does that qualify for a warranty. Because as a serious DIYer I don't know how confident I am to buy $160 worth product without any warranty at all.

[@Cavani8105]

@@diydetailofficial What if I took a course and get certified as ceramic coating professional, does that count?

[@diydetailofficial]

@Cavani8105 we do not offer such a certification. If a warranty is the reason you want a coating, best get it from the dealership.

[@Cavani8105]

@@diydetailofficial Okay, thanks

[@jezza6575]

Can quick beads be used as a drying aid like ceramic gloss after Rinseless wash?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@jezza6575]

@@diydetailofficial Awesome!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank ypu

[@leesmith2867]

Hey Nick what polisher are you using?

[@diydetailofficial]

A prototype we are testing

[@leesmith2867]

Was thinking about getting a rotary should I wait to see what you guys come up with?

[@jackanderson2256]

Are your coatings as chemically resistant as pro coatings?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, more than most pro coatings

[@geraldcamarillo2939]

Can i use that red pad on a boat?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@joelcleare]

Sold

[@diydetailofficial]

You’ll love it

[@dougf6852]

🎉 Ivan said on another video that’s the biggest mistake people do you want them putting on a ceramic coatings is putting too much on and that all you have to do is get it on the paint that it was a chemical reaction to it . I have the five year diy coating and I’ve done three medium sized cars and I feel that I could probably get one more small car done the vehicle looks great and slick

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@orthodox1717]

Great video, thanks! Are you gonna sell that blue rotary? If not, what brand is it?

[@diydetailofficial]

We are looking at selling them , but we want to fully test before

[@J1Z06]

2:07 LMFAO, Nick!!!! 😀😀😀🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@diydetailofficial]

Had to do it 🤪

[@Zoranurai13]

So… when is the european launch 🤔

[@diydetailofficial]

In 4-6 weeks

[@gs_mick]

Does Europe include UK?!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@gs_mick]

I hate these videos. They make me want your products in the UK even more 😂

[@diydetailofficial]

Soon…

[@underatedcars33]

Bro you guys just talk about the colour pads what about people who dont have the product you sell.so why you dont say for polishing use a soft medium or hard pads so people can have a better understanding on what pads to use

[@diydetailofficial]

We have several videos explaining the use of each pad.

[@underatedcars33]

@diydetailofficial ok but am confused when I watch some of your other because you say this can work and in a other you say other things so don't know which one to follow

[@underatedcars33]

@diydetailofficial why isn't your product sell in the uk or on amazon

[@diydetailofficial]

Our products are sold on Amazon and in the UK. Https://diydetail.com/pages/distributors

[@diydetailofficial]

We feature different ways to use our products