2020 Camaro ZL1 Detail | The Worst New Car Paint Ever | P3 Ceramic Coating Final Images! (Vlog 32.3)

[@Stefan-fv7yj]

GM: Let's spray uncorrectable soft black paint on our new Camaro Sandro: hold my Ceramic Coating

[@Vikturus22]

No other car color looks perfect like a well detailed black.

[@rcbikelife4956]

Facts

[@joel9873]

And no worse color to take care of then Black

[@rcbikelife4956]

@@joel9873 facts 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@itsathejoey]

@@joel9873 Yea but if a black car is ceramic coated it is much easier to deal with. My 2014 Camaro SS is black and has Shine Supply Beadlock Pro ceramic coating applied to it.

[@ValkyrieLightwing]

Absolute legend. That was such a satisfying conclusion to such an unsatisfying initial reveal of that car. The ending song was very fitting, because you indeed did, turn that car around.

[@jasonamic]

Sandro...no lie, you're one of the best detailer in the world !! you take this car from trash paint to amazing paint !

[@asalouros]

Sandro, that turned out beautiful. Props to you for your patience!

[@JetFuelOnly]

This has to be the best detailing channel on YT. Great camera work, use of music, and technique. After watching you work I would trust you with any car... wish I had the inside knowledge on someone near me.

[@laws9838]

Oh wait did he go to Chicago auto pros because that's what they did to me. They said they paint corrected then ceramic coated my zl1 with swirls in it. Then to top it off went through my trunk and just left all my stuff floating about. They never coated my rims and definitely didn't do under my spoiler. I went to them because they were the most expensive and boy did I get screwed.

[@albertomendoza2251]

Maestro: As always, this job is outstanding!!!. Greetings from Monterrey, México

[@killerdetails6138]

Proof! You can polish a turd! Great job!

[@gabrielpauloignacio9170]

You truly are a master of your craft, mate. You are an inspiration to us.

[@TheCarDetailingChannel]

Amazing work Sandro! That car looks like it just got a fresh paint job.

[@harryrobertson8132]

spent years 18-21 working in a GM paint and body shop back in the day when the majority of what was done was lacquer. 50% percent of my time was buffing.....all we had was wool buffing pads....thick orange past compound....liquid compound.....and we use cornstarch when we needed a really fine polish................when i first seen that camaro, i thought.............OMG LOOK AT ALL THOSE BODY LINES AND SMALL ANGLED SURFACES........for no amount of money could i do what he just did...........no where near the patience anymore..............but that is some great work there brother.............BRAVO.

[@Codriver72]

Your work and your knowledge is stunning. It is a treat every time there is a new vid. it is just so incredibly genereous of you to share all of this with us.

[@thecoomburglar7225]

Your criminally underrated man

[@ethaningram3058]

This is incredible, watched the whole series and very very impressed with your work. I’m in the process of finding a zl1 and wish I lived in Australia to have you correct and coat it.

[@MrLIVELINESOLUTIONS]

Your films are beautifully filmed, edited, narrated and are educational to boot! They're also the most relaxing educational content I've seen - a great substitute for Zanax! So many dimensions of artistry here it's hard to quantify. Amazing work!

[@rxmclaren7]

Sandro...you sir are genius!! to go from that dumpster fire you started with, to this absolute gem, just...wow...wow, wow, wow!

[@LilRick96]

So it has soft flat black paint with some panels with metallic flake in it? C'mon GM 🙄😒 Excellent work as always 🔥

[@devilsreject5343]

They have two blacks, one with metallic flake, one without...

[@ekimandersom4478]

It is GM , what you expect

[@ragereset2795]

Holden were in constant arguments with GM about the paint quality and door gap on the VE/VF. They won in the end and I’m so glad they did. VE was nominated for worldwide Car of the Year. Seems like quality plummeted hard after Holden shut down. Listen to Sandro and preserve your Holdens - they’ll never come round again.

[@chadrandolph9874]

YOU INSPIRE ME! That’s all😌 Have a great rest of the week mate! #TheBestDetailerPeriod

[@kennykenline2688]

Soo True!! did a 2020 Camaro ZL1 and a Corvette 2020 and its all the same soft paint !!! I Feel your pain!!!!

[@buffseven]

that's not the same car. why do you think it took so long for him to release this 3rd and last video on this series I'm not an expert but that car looks like its been repainted.im just kidding maybe it is the same paint but the car no longer looks black to me. its looks dark blueish and this is coming from someone that just bought a 2021 2SS Camaro couple weeks ago and mine car is the same color as this ZL1 and the paint is unbelievable soft you cough on that paint and you will scratch it.only way I would believe Sandro didn't repaint this car is if he did the same thing to my brand new 21 Camaro for free.😂 nothing but love Sandro you do amazing work brother

[@sergeyrudnitskiy7579]

Dislikes from dealership or from jelaous Camaro owners who never thought their car can look such amazing and shiny))) Great result Sandro!

[@Teringlijer]

Very nicely done! Would be nice to see a before and after at the end

[@Eros.cars00]

One of my first times watching, so I couldn't help but notice that intro is fireee

[@jacobhill4385]

All I can say is wow that was beautiful you are an underrated channel your editing style and music made the video so satisfying and awesome to watch will definitely come back for more. I would love to be able to detail that way it’s so amazing love the work you do!

[@Dominari66]

Sandro, mate you're an absolute Jedi at your trade, bet this job nearly took you to the dark side.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Lol nearly!

[@MysticShot]

Have a Red 2010 Camaro SS. Its littered with swirls and scratches. It was a lease vehicle before I owned it and it was in the hands of dealers before I came in and they do not know how to to clean cars. I got the car with 37k miles. Which for a 2010 isn't very bad but goodness it hurts to look at the car when I clean it specially when the sun shines on it

[@richieewinns]

its GM, I'm not surprised on the quality of paint. Beautiful ceramic coating job tho.

[@MrRivii]

wow, fantastic I will try the blue coarse wool pad from rupes trying to fix some of the panels, but I'm not sure I can find the red pad you had...

[@trentonkingsley9422]

That song with the beautiful paint. That’s the quality content I needed. I have to buy a shirt from you now

[@fluzzerr]

I know people who think a ceramic coating protects against stone chips. I have it because of the boost in gloss and the easier washing. Of course hand washing only. If you don't want to hand wash your car, don't get a ceramic coating.

[@James-pk4jf]

This channel is very underrated... excellent work on the paint dude. 👍👍👌

[@rice-rocket]

Fantastic work, Sandro.👍 The depth of gloss in the finished shots is amazing, it really accentuates the beautiful lines and shape of the car. 😎 Thanks for taking the time to make and upload this series of videos, I have thoughly enjoyed them. It is very interesting to hear your thought process that leads you on, to deciding your course of action.👍

[@andrewbrack77]

Absolutely amazing results. Bravo sir. As a detailer myself in las vegas NV I can say I have done several zl1 camaros and none of them had paint that poor or soft. This is most likely due to the car being made in Australia and possibly not the same paint or painting process Gm uses in the USA. Also I have measured thicker paint on the zl1 model compared to the SS I believe there is a difference possibly in the clear coat used on zl1 models vs the SS. I haven't done any lower model camaros so don't those measurements to compare.

[@alexclark965]

Unfortunatley we don't make any cars here in Aus, that Camaro came from the US and they get converted to right hand drive here by HSV

[@andrewbrack77]

@@alexclark965 I stand corrected. Very strange regarding how damaged the paint was and how soft compared to cars I have done.

[@emmett3067]

What happened to this vehicle before Sandro got a hold of it is akin to a war crime.

[@Anthony-sl2sj]

Someone who really takes pride in his work👍🏾,,, need more like ya....

[@dlasti]

What an awesome job, Sandro. You are truly a master at your trade. The Camaro ZL1 is my dream car and will someday buy one, but definitely not a black one. But your tips and techniques will truly help me with mine. I've learned a lot from your videos and plan to, one day, get myself trained in polishing, or at least get better at it.

[@atgfilms4229]

Wow, I’m blown away that looks brand new!!! Even better than off the show room floor

[@devils2727]

You did a wonderful job on that ZL1. Beautiful car😁

[@kevinstover5155]

My2008 black Honda Civic SI is garage kept. This year I’m going to ceramic coat it. Afterwords, how do I maintain the protection aside from “safe” washing practices? Ph neutral soaps and toppers like Megs ceramic wax? ❤️🇺🇸😉

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Yes, a pure car wash with no additives and using and SiO2 based sealant every few months and maybe and SiO2 based quick detailer after each wash or even as a drying aid is a good way to go.

[@rulz5513]

He should consider getting full PPF if the paint is that easy to mess up

[@rhonyportillo129]

Just got done doing an Audi S5 myself , car beat me up !! Wish I would’ve watched this video beforehand , really inspiring 🙏🏼💯 how many man hours were put into this from start to finish ?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks and it was about 50hrs

[@MrLincoln87]

Had to go back to part 1 and see how bad it was again. Wow proper master you are. Is the owner talking with the dealer about the shitty job that was done prior? Bowdens say that alot of their products can "stack" ontop of ceramic coating... would you recommend doing this? Or just too risky with the soft paint? And... Having a white car atm, it is 100% the clean cheat car, and I miss my phantom black mica car from back in the day, black hard to keep clean but super rewarding when you clean it well

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

I think it’s all about finding a good balance. A top coat sealant over a coating can give it extra slickness and reduce friction when washing so it may further help prevent swirls if it’s a good product. But at the same time, the less you touch this paint the better!

[@catguy64]

Always a pleasure to watch & learn from you. Love the final reveal. Music fits perfectly. 👌🏻

[@dragonsith123]

Just a question I was wondering if you had any experience with newer GMC Sierras or anything Cadillac recently because I've been experiencing the same problem of the paint being incredibly sensitive. But as always you've done an amazing job on this vehicle and I hope your customer was more than happy

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thank you, but unfortunately no I haven’t, the Camaro’s are quite rare in Australia and newer Cadillac’s and GMC’s just don’t come here.

[@Dkickz93]

I wish my camaro looked like this, the swirl marks drive me crazy

[@brennanwesso3237]

Another top class video Sandro thanks for all the tips brother

[@skinnydaytona675r4]

S, I've been binge watching you videos and I don't think I've seen another U tuber detailer that cares so much about the quality of their work than you. You're work is incredible.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Really glad you’ve been enjoying them, thanks!

[@kenocucum]

Yes I also think the ceremic coating will last only abt 3-5 yrs if taking care with good maintenance ! But Gyeon product offer 10 years warranty. What’s ur thought on that?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

It’s really what I said in the video. Any good coating can last ten years, but if the car is actually regularly used the paint will look like trash at that point. Coating warranties are very questionable things as well and I understand that people like to have a warranty but it honestly doesn’t mean one coating is better than another it just means that the coating brand wants you to think that it is.

[@chicagomike2111]

Sandro you deserve a medal for that one. I am betting its the same shit clear that I have on my 2018 Chevy Bolt EV. If I sneeze 5 feet away it puts a swirl in it.. I can't stand it, I am slowly losing my mind. I had to get black because it was the only one available at the time. I so hate black paint..

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Lol, black is a love hate paint for me, but if I knew o was getter THIS black paint I would run!

[@SuperDuckman99]

Good lord I'm a hack compared to you. Awesome work.

[@ilikechickensausages2075]

The question i have is "Will" you ever do another 2020 Camaro Keep up the great content number 1 Australian detailer 👌

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Once I have time to recover from this one ... maybe lol

[@7071t6]

Mate your a legend, its that simple, i really cant find anyone out there that would have the products and the expertise to to such a soft pint and the massive amount of swirls noted on the pint, most detailers would not have the products range to tackle such a soft paint let alone polish it to near perfection its that simple well done Sandro keep up the great work, just one question, you did a Camaro SS as well, why was that one so different, after all its just added extra features ie: ZL1 to a SS, so the paint should be the same right? Or maybe the first Built dates had used different paint and then Chevy changed suppliers or paint systems etc?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks, and there’s really no guarantee that just because a car is from the same manufacturer that it will have the same paint.

[@adhithyasodhi3203]

You always make it look so easy Sandro . I've only coated a few cars and hated it every time, very hard to get right for amateur mugs like me. Bet you'll be getting some repeat business on this one :)

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Detailing like most trades is just something that if you do it long enough and are always trying to improve you’ll get a good handle on it, and it’s jobs like this car that make you better if you don’t give up even through it is quite a struggle to the end lol.

[@tkx86]

Flagged for pornographic material.

[@omargallegos5244]

Bro you need to go world wide w this . You are a master @ your craft

[@daveevans4356]

A very impressive turnaround. This has been a great three parter. Thanks for the videos, and fantastic work as always.

[@EmanuelGarcia-dz6ik]

Subscribed since the first part and so far I’m not disappointed by your work

[@TOMA-ny7gg]

Great video as always I see that u use nv products and its expensive for me There is great products that cheaper then that and give same finish? Thanks

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks, and there’s lot of great detailing products, if you watch my channel you’ll also see me using plenty of CarPro, Scholl Concept, Rupes and other brands

[@chriscrawford7339]

Mate you've done an awesome job on that Camaro

[@brendanschultz890]

Great series! Excellent work!

[@AdrianSQ90]

How many hours start to finish did this take? Also, can you wash and reuse the cloths used to level the ceramic coating or do you have to throw them away?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

You may have missed but I mentioned that is was 50+ hrs in the end and I personally don’t reuse the coating cloths

[@andriusnosmoking]

Looks amazing 🤩 like always love to see how you change car look 😇

[@sferg9582]

The end result makes water jealous.

[@MASTHIE]

Perfection from Sandro as always. What helped me the most as an aspiring detailer was your advice on doing a coating " first section wipe of light pressure wipe within the coated area second wipe off extend to blend in" out of all the videos I have watched you are the first person I have heard say that. Now I have the confidence to try a ceramic coating Thank u Sandro

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks mate and hope it helps you out!

[@KINGVONFRM063]

Finally ceramic coating👆🙏

[@NinJaTrainee]

So satisfying to watch, thank you

[@deanricketts2984]

Outstanding mate! 😎🤙🏽

[@digitalgulby]

So I think I already commented on one of the other parts but had to come back here and sing your praises. I just bought this same car in the same color (2018 metallic black, 15k miles) and i bought the car remotely. The car showed up with a significant amount of swirl marks and scratches, maybe not quite as bad as this one but similar. I went back to this video series and watched it again. I ordered some of the recommended products and went to work. I am a semi experienced detailer, but nowhere near your skill level but it still turned out amazing! THANK YOU!!!

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

That’s really fantastic to hear, and well done as it’s definitely not the easiest paint to correct!

[@digitalgulby]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing it was definitely challenging and I am quite certain mine didn’t come out as pristine as yours did, but still quite happy with the results.

[@timcameron9023]

Incredible result, well done.

[@JTMoney333]

Dayumm!!!!! That looks ridonkulous!!! 😆 i have to say i cannot stand seeing the red or orange side markers on camaros or corvettes. You can get the blacked out markers for under $150 us. Seeing your vids takes me back to that feeling after spending a good 3 hrs detailing my old camaro. I fortunately had some great detailers work on mine. I used ceramic pro premier. Such great products. Great work my friend!!! 💪😎

[@johnhufnagel]

I would love to know, how long those battery operated polishers last on a charge.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

I go through that in this video, it’s different fur every machine and also based on your work style: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2PbXmR8jq-Ze6c

[@interceptor7905]

Hey Sandro what do you think about Autotriz products?Have you used any?I got samples of clear coat stuff but haven't used it yet.Thank you in advance!

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Sorry mate but I really haven’t tried any of their products.

[@interceptor7905]

It is ok.I was just wondering considering you are the best in the business.I will let you know once when I use it .All the best!

[@SpoonGT500]

Bloody immense effort!

[@ntartaris]

Next client: I have a black 2020 Camaro that I was hoping you could clean up for me. Sandro: Get out! 👉🏼

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Lol, I would say get out but in a much nicer way 🙂

[@ntartaris]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing more like 🤬

[@RUSSM8]

Hi Sandro, thanks so much for another great series. I found your channel last year during lock down, your videos are entertaining, but also I am learning so much about how to look after my own cars! I have 1 question, with relation to quality ceramic coatings lasting 3 or 4 years on a daily driven car. My partners VW Golf R had a quality ceramic coat applied from new 3 years ago, now, as it ages, what is the best way to keep the car looking great long term? Can we just have more coating applied? Or will it need a correction first, or another step to remove the remanence of the old coating?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks mate, and the way I usually treat my own cars is after 2-3 years I’ll give it a good decontamination wash, some light paint correction to both remove the old coating and get the paint looking great again, and then re-coat it. You really can’t just apply a new coating without doing the proper preparation first or it just won’t last or perform well and the paint just won’t look great.

[@RUSSM8]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing thanks so much for your reply. Will see how the coating lasts over the next year or two and then look at that next. You are only 750 km away, and we've travelled further than that for less significant purchases before... maybe Melbourne can turn on some weather and we'll have a holiday :)

[@nasdoc1]

Wow! Amazing work.

[@AntEloftheHouseofEl]

Hey Sandro, thanks for that video series. Really good watch and great end result. Bizarrely enough, I've recently seen a very similar problem - huge paint thickness readings but damn near impossible to work on ultra soft paint. In not saying its the exact same issue as here, but it is possible! It was a brand new Ferarri F8 Tributo. Paint depth readings all over the car in the 200 to 300+ range. It took major investigation, including a technician from Ferarri in Italy flying over, to figure out exactly what the hell was going on with it. He did a lot of back tracking of the cars build process and it turns out that, after the final clear coat stage in the factory, it had been failed by quality control because there was an issue with the shipment of clear coat they had been sent in that it wasn't bonding properly to the paint. So, apparently the clear was sanded off all over the car and it went back through the paint cycle again. The technician reckons thats what explains the huge thickness readings and the really difficult and touchy finish - its basically had two layers of base paint and then three layers of clear on top. Needless to say Ferarri took the car back to Maranello and replaced it with a brand new one. Which is good, because a sneeze in the wrong direction would have made the car look like it had been washed with a sponge dipped in a puddle!

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Definitely sounds like it could be a similar situation, thanks for sharing that!

[@mohamedbendahib2032]

As always, Great Work

[@littlediablo]

Outstanding Sandro.

[@zainulaberdeenessop2037]

Well Done ... Stunning Work as Usual .. I recently had a brand new Jeep trackhawk brand new with very similar issues...my PTG showed every panel repainted

[@razbakar7889]

The difference from start (Video 1) to finish is chalk and cheese, and almost puts a tear to my eye, how beautiful it is after the treatment you did to it. It is a testament to your care, attention to detail, and unending patience in tending to the horrendous original state of this car's paint. Wow.... just wow!!!

[@georgevprochazka5316]

Your devotion to your creft is spectacular ! It was relaxing to watch your 3 vids. Thank you.

[@MikeGDetailing]

As always great video and great content. Results are always top notch. Soft paint is a pain to work on and coat. I need to find how to get this light into the states. I would not mind having it along with the Gyeon Prism light.

[@iamgiovanny458]

This is so beautiful

[@devilsreject5343]

I owned a 2018 ZL1, in basically the exact same setup... and this paint was exactly as the video shows you... it was a royal PITA across the board... but when it was done up pretty, man the car was beautiful to look at....

[@dtpforlyf]

After watching a number of detailing videos on KZbin, i must say your work is truly amazing. So glad we have such a great detailer such as yourself in Aus, keep up the good work!

[@markradovic4493]

Beautiful work Sandro. Delivered the way it should have been originally, through your deft touch. 👏👍

[@fernandoarno52]

Nothing ceramic spray coating can replace this job e these professional products. It's fantastic, and your job is wonderful, I love your masterpieces everything

[@maxburgess7040]

Wish I could bring my Mazda6 to Australia from the US for you to do!

[@Bierklusen]

it looks amazing, glad youtube recommended this to me. Though I'm not in Australia, I'm curious how much this stage of detailing would cost?

[@ezragonzalez8936]

Ceramic coating ruins a cars finished and makes it very difficult to remove swirl marks! Carnauba wax only! I worked on a Lamborghini Murcielago that was coated horrible swirl marks! that wont polish off as the coating is too hard .. it ended taking me about 60 hrs. of work to remove the coating color correct and polish by hand .. told the owner too only use the best carnauba wax

[@jeffburke9110]

WOW! Great work

[@ExclusiveTint-CarDetailing]

Amazing Sandro, i switched to Nova Evo ceramic coating cause of you and its amazing on my soft paint.

[@dacdri]

Great Job Man !

[@bigd9848]

Looks awesome and you really did a spectacular job on this beautiful vehicle 💎✊

[@dustin3700]

Have you used novas AIO polish? It’s a primer polish and can be coated over and would be good for vary soft clear coat that can mar with just a dry towel.

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

The whole series was awesome, great job you did

[@barleystrow]

I just want one