CERAMIC COATING 101: How to to coat your car & best tips (Fiat series #4)

If you’ve never applied a ceramic coating before - or if you want to learn best practices & pro tips from Nick and Yvan - this is the video for you!
Here are the products for the process:
CERAMIC COATING: diydetail.com/products/exteri...
PANEL PREP: diydetail.com/collections/all...
"The Standard" Edgeless Buffing Towel: diydetail.com/collections/all...
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RINSELESS WASH: diydetail.com/collections/all...
COTTON CANDY DREAM WASH MITT: diydetail.com/collections/tow...
IRON REMOVER: diydetail.com/collections/all...
CLAY TOWEL: diydetail.com/collections/all...
#diy #ceramiccoating #detailing

[@diydetailofficial]

Products used can be found here! : www.DIYdetail.com

[@ej5376]

Please start shipping to the UK. I’ll even pay £100 delivery. You guys are the only ones I have faith in! I’ll even be an ambassador for you at car shows!

[@diydetailofficial]

Our products are on the way

[@beatslion4841]

New Zealand please😊

[@diydetailofficial]

Australia’s the closest we are for now.

[@big-redsdetailingcliffords2379]

Man these videos have been much needed and so on point! Stay blessed Nick and Yvan!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks brother!

[@vasileiospetropoulos2046]

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[@autoaesthetic]

Love this! Great insight from two very types of pros in the industry and real world testing!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@edornelas7248]

Another great video guys!

[@diydetailofficial]

🙏🏻

[@dannydaugherty5702]

I love these videos! It’s like my favorite thing to do after working all day! I like sitting down on the couch and watching these new uploads. Great video guys! I’m enjoying every minute of it!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks Danny! We've got more to come, Nick and Yvan will be batch filming a bunch of videos next week

[@J1Z06]

I'm definitely trying lots of products from this line. Yvan and Nick have a good thing here.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks Jay! Your support means a lot…we just want people to try DIY because the stuff just works 😊

[@WesleySutton]

I can’t get enough of these videos. Ivan’s a star.

[@diydetailofficial]

Appreciate you watching!

[@steveclark2426]

Great video. Love the down to earth simple approach it’s refreshing. I just started doing coatings this summer, thanks to your videos and a few other KZbinrs that have your approach. I can really see the difference it makes for maintenance washes. Can hardly wait till carzilla has it in stock for us Canadians.

[@diydetailofficial]

Carzilla should have it in stock, if not ask them to order some for you.

[@BenTheAVGNFan]

Wow did I hear I can do this in the sun?! I might finally give ceramic coatings a try! Gotta love technology and how far it has taken detailing. To think that when I first started detailing a liquid wax was all the rage haha Yvan and Nick you may have a new loyal customer. I saw you on Pan's channel and absolutely love what you and your brand stand for!! 💪

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you, yes, you simply must work in smaller sections.

[@serranosmobile]

Im excited to see the car wash series

[@diydetailofficial]

So are we.

[@rheijne95]

Look at the gloss on that!! Awesome!

[@diydetailofficial]

Right?

[@TITAN9389]

Thanks for the video, I just noticed that Nick using same my octopus tripod 😄from Ulanzi ! great quality products

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you, it’s actually Yvan’s

[@bjimsondetailing]

yvan the older the better keep the good work going am enjoying your videos and looking forward to seeing the video of the results after the test

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks 👍

[@chriss3959]

Thanks for doing this series! Very informative! I have a question about polishing. In the last video, was it discussed how to clean pads between panels and how many pads were used?

[@diydetailofficial]

Only 2 pads were used( 1 per machine). Keeping the pad clean has many advantages.

[@thesamsquatch5224]

This to me is as good as it gets! Phenomenal video! The fiat looks amazing and it'll pop more as the coating cures. Ease of application, minimal curing time and very low room for error! I'll be getting a different car soon so this is what's going on it and I can't wait! Thank you both

[@diydetailofficial]

Very cool! You’ll love it

[@thesamsquatch5224]

@@diydetailofficial thank you, I know I will lol. I'm curious about maybe a detail-off. Nick vs Yvan vs Sylvie

[@diydetailofficial]

No contest, Sylvie would win hands down.

[@thesamsquatch5224]

@@diydetailofficial very interesting but she really is awesome as are you all! Please be safe and happy Detailing!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@omkot]

Thanks guys. I just got my bottle in the mail and plan on coating my Kia Stinger in the next couple days.

[@diydetailofficial]

Sweet! Have fun 🤙

[@TheAttractiveNuisance]

Great videos, guys! Does the ceramic coating compare to any of the coatings at optimum? I’m looking forward to trying out the diy coating!

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, it compares favourably to many professional coatings.

[@daffee5182]

Should I polish my glass with your polish and pads? Thanks! Love your products!

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes and yes

[@dannysandoval5195]

Another great video Nick and Yvan. Never knew applying ceramic was that simple 👍. Question, the applicator pad and the towel to buff/wipe off is it still usable once everything is completed or do need to discard it?

[@diydetailofficial]

My best tip there is throw it in a bucket with some all clean mixed in water as soon as the job is done… and let it soak with the all purpose cleaner mixture. Then when you’re all done and ready for towel laundry … take out towel/ applicator etc from bucket and wash

[@dannysandoval5195]

@@diydetailofficial I always hear with some ceramic you need to discard it. Excellent advice 👍

[@joekegg]

Great idea and video, thank you. My question is, did you put any protection on the uncoated panels?

[@diydetailofficial]

None

[@lukepyron7468]

Great stuff as always guys! Looking forward to giving this coating a try. I’ve been nervous to attempt applying a ceramic coating in the past because they all seemed so complicated. This one looks super easy to use. Could you use this on wheels as well?

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you Luke. Yes it’s great for wheels.

[@lukepyron7468]

@@diydetailofficial thanks!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you for your question.

[@Mburr427]

Awesome video. I always thought you had to do an up and down motion to apply the coating. Can you apply any ceramic coating the way you did? Keep up the great video content.

[@diydetailofficial]

Yep!

[@Xl4din]

Hi Yvan and Nick! I'll be getting a new 23 Rav4 in the coming months, I was wondering if you guys had any tips and suggestions for brand new vehicles. Inside and out, I wanted to start it out right taking care of my car possibly with all the DIY Detail products. Would cool to see a video maybe on a new vehicle, step by step!

[@diydetailofficial]

Great idea, and nice choice. Stay tuned.

[@Arash.vahidzadeh]

Very nice video. If we apply on rear glass and mirror the coating does not affect die defrost systems?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes everywhere no problem !

[@franksattler6053]

Every video I watch suggests a cross-hatch pattern when applying a coating. And here, Mr. Rinsless, I mean, Ivan, is suggesting using circles. It does make sense since there is no stop or start points. Trim your edges, then apply in circles. The things I learn.

[@diydetailofficial]

Others suggest cross hatching because they suspect it gives better coverage. In reality our grandfathers applying wax had it right.

[@SpiderVenom2007]

This video convinced me of finally ceramic coating my car. Just ordered the ceramic kit from your shop! Just one question. Can I apply waxes on top after the product cures, or will it affect the properties of the coating?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes you can. Depending on the wax used you may affect the looks and beading somewhat, but the coating will be there to protect against what the wax can’t do.

[@anthonykurnyak1561]

Great products. Awesome company!! Is it difficult to apply the coating to a grille that’s a honeycomb shape? Also I have a small area on the plastic bumper just under the headlight assembly that is peeling. How would you attack that? I really want to apply a coating. But I’m nervous to polish and put on the coating. Lol.

[@diydetailofficial]

If it’s peeling, unfortunately a coating will not help.

[@anthonykurnyak1561]

It’s a small small area. Should I touch it up with some touch up paint then polish the area after the paint has time to cure. It’s about the size of a dime if that. Or just leave it alone?

[@makamakalena3464]

Aloha, I think your videos are so informative. I had a ceramic coating applied to my 3rd Gen a few years ago. I have been noticing some high spots on my hood. How can I remove it, so I can redo my ceramic coating. Mahalo

[@diydetailofficial]

That’s a case for polishing

[@makamakalena3464]

@DIY Detail Do I have to completely remove the old ceramic coating by polishing, and what kind of polish. Since I've been watching all your videos I've become more interested so that I can redo this myself. Mahalo for your response 🤙🏽

[@conwaysdetailing387]

2:55 whoops lol. "That's a little to much" You guys crack me up. You will show us the wrong and the right way no matter what it takes 😂.

[@diydetailofficial]

😆👍

[@johnschmidt718]

Nice to see a that your coating is suitable for all hard surfaces, it is such a pain to need to reach for a different coatings/protection for each exterior surface. Im curios if the expected protection is a similar 3+/- years for all surfaces, particularly glass and plastics?

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you, on glass it’s abrasion that wears it away . On all other surfaces it’s all about prep and maintenance.

[@johnschmidt718]

@@diydetailofficial Prep and maintenance are always the key with any form of protection. Assuming proper prep and maintenance (and excluding glass as wiper use, windows opening/closing, etc always significantly reduce durablility), would the expected durability on the plastics be comparable to that of paint?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, thank you.

[@vonvolfen]

Hi. Would you recommend using your Ceramic Gloss detail spray immediately after coating for vehicles that will be outdoors for the initial cure? If so, how soon after coating can it be applied. Thank you.

[@diydetailofficial]

You should, as a rule of thumb, wait a week before washing the car. At that time you’re good to apply Ceramic Gloss as a drying aid or topper! For the initial cure, the vehicle can be exposed to the elements after 1 hour

[@vicjensik5985]

I noticed when you did the trim it turned a nice deep black color. Will the trim stay looking new with just the coating or do you recomend applying some type of trim restorer before the ceramic coating? thanks!

[@diydetailofficial]

The trim on the Fiat did darken up slightly, but nothing significant. If the trim is badly faded, then Solution Finish is suggested before the coating.

[@realcarbon973]

I’ve just completed the series and have one question, do you have to use panel prep after you polish before you apply ceramic coating? You said you did in the video but did not show you doing so. Thank you for this series, I’ll be doing this to my car soon!

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s the best practice.

[@bjimsondetailing]

how do you take care of the used pad or do you throw them away after use

[@diydetailofficial]

Soak it in your wash bucket before the coating has a chance to cure.

[@arturia5976]

I have a question. My apartment parking garage is dusty as in after washing, 4-5 hours later a light film of dust can be seen on the front windshield, rear glass, hood and roof. Because of that I plan to have my car polished by a third party (tell them not to put any wax or coatings), drive home, wash, dry, use panel prep and ceramic coat. My question is, 1) Is this a viable approach? 2) Can I and should I apply diy detail ceramic coating in my apartment parking despite it being dusty? (As dust will quickly settle on the car)

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, that’s a good approach, work in small sections, or find a nice shady area in a park, and do it outside.

[@arturia5976]

Awesome thanks for the advice!

[@vasileiospetropoulos2046]

Are you planning to introduce any liquid wax or a paste wax as well? You have got already a graphene spray detailer are you planning to introduce any liquid or paste wax as well?? Does this coat last at least 18 months? How we can top up? With which product and how often? Once every 2 to 3 months?

[@diydetailofficial]

Hey there, thanks for the questions! We are always developing and testing products, so stay tuned:) The coating should last you three years -if not more - depending on maintenance and your environment…we recommend using Ceramic Gloss Detail Spray as a drying aid after every wash. Not necessary, but adds another layer of protection and gloss after every car wash😊

[@orthodox1717]

Cool explanation. Y’all don’t have a wipe on/wipe off drying lubricant that can be used after a weekly wash? I assume ceramic gloss would overkill for weekly washes?

[@diydetailofficial]

Ceramic Gloss is $14.99 a bottle. At that price point it’s a great option for weekly washes:) you could always mix up our Rinseless Wash at standard dilution as a drying aid in your sprayer of choice 👍

[@orthodox1717]

@@diydetailofficial thanks!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you for your question.

[@kamanda19831]

Thanks for the video. Is it safe to cover the car after coating?. My car is not in a garage and I am concerned that it can rain at anytime

[@diydetailofficial]

Rain is safer than a car cover. As long as it doesn’t rain for the first hour, all is good.

[@chriswoodward5368]

Ok Ivan I have a 1999 Prevost liberty XL that I am thinking of doing it. The buses paint has taken a beating over the summer from bad washes with many brush marks in the paint which drive me crazy. Question one once I polish out all the scratches Will this coating prevent this from happening in the future. Question 2. Has any one used this on polished stainless steel. As part of the bus is stainless. It will show any imperfections. I fear ceramic coatings a bit as if it goes bad I hear you are looking a repaint witch is a costly on a bus. Look forward to hearing from you.

[@diydetailofficial]

Those are great coach’s. First let’s dispel the myth, ceramic coatings can be polished off, no need to repaint. 1 a coating doesn’t prevent scratches, it will aid in reducing them, but won’t prevent them. 2 we have a coating specifically for metal.

[@joelpasserell4525]

Are there polysiloxanes in the coating or just SiO2. Also, What allows me to wash and keep using my expensive plush towels after leveling your coating, as opposed to having to throw out applicators & towels used for other ceramic coatings like Gyeon Mohs or AvalonKing & many othet ceramics?

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s Si02 and Polysilazane. We engineered it to not be brittle like glass, it is 9H but retains some flexibility. I’ve never understood why other companies encourage their installers to throw away towels and applicators. With every coating I’ve (Yvan) tested, if soaked in APC while still fresh, the towels are reusable

[@joelpasserell4525]

@@diydetailofficial That's great info to know. Thanks!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you for your question.

[@patsmobiledetailing2575]

Great information but what would be the coolest temperature you would safely apply a ceramic coating? In Maryland

[@diydetailofficial]

Do you have a garage?

[@patsmobiledetailing2575]

@@diydetailofficial no I am mobile detailing. Use customers garages if available but just curious. 70 is what I was thinking but wasn't sure if you could go any cooler. Was detailing in Florida and it wasn't an issue. Now in Maryland starting over without a garage.

[@diydetailofficial]

50 is the absolute lowest temperature, 70 is ideal.

[@patsmobiledetailing2575]

Ok thats lower than I would think. I like the coating that you have available because of the short time you can give the vehicle back to the customer as a mobile guy thats a big deal. Learning every day. Thanks for the responses. Have a great day

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you for the questions.

[@dasaridwijendra6222]

Hi team, Owns a black car (Mazda cx9) wanted to add more gloss and depth. 1)Looking to buy your coating. I wont have an access to garage. Which coating you would recommend if wanted to apply outdoor? 2) Can I apply it outside in early morning or late evening? And drive 2 kms to park in a closed space? 3) Would you ship your products to Australia? Thankyou.

[@diydetailofficial]

All of our coatings can be applied outside. One hour after application they can get wet. DIY Detail is available from Car Care Co in Australia.

[@dasaridwijendra6222]

Thank you for the quick reply. So cure time before getting wet or driving is just 1 hour?

[@andrewzazaian4688]

Should I let the first coat cure for a little bit of time and then apply a second coat or is the second coat not needed

[@diydetailofficial]

Second coat isn’t needed.

[@matthewwolfe4509]

Is there anything I need to do to a car with already polished paint and protected paint? Right now I have a ceramic spray wax on it. Will panel prep be good or do I need to do something else to remove the existing spray coating?

[@diydetailofficial]

Ideally it should be polished first.

[@matthewwolfe4509]

@@diydetailofficial awesome, thanks for the reply!

[@diydetailofficial]

Our pleasure

[@jlb3675]

Just wondering which ceramic coating did you use, the metal one or the exterior one?

[@diydetailofficial]

Exterior, our Metal Coating is designed for raw, unprotected metal.

[@WesleySutton]

When is the apparel coming? I need a hoodie with the horizontal logo 😊

[@diydetailofficial]

We’ve got most of it in stock, I’ll get back to you 😊

[@jayrp4059]

Maybe I missed it, but did you do a panel prep before applying the coating?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, always the best idea

[@kirkwilson5900]

How was the glass prepped before the coating?

[@diydetailofficial]

We polished it, then used diydetail.com/products/panel-prep

[@gohorns2323]

Can the ceramic coating be applied to headlights? Thanks in advance.

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes!

[@codysilbernagel9887]

Hi there, I greatly appreciate how you two are doing an entire series (heck, an entire product) for the DIY’er. Like actually making products. When it comes to the ceramic coating, or I guess coatings in general, does it make a difference if it’s applied in a controlled environment and is allowed to sit longer before levelling, compared to in sun light when levelling needs to happen quicker? Will the product bond better in one environment compared to another? Or is the environment just dictating how fast the solvent evaporates? Thanks guys!

[@diydetailofficial]

It doesn’t make a huge difference, a controlled environment makes installing easier, but doesn’t affect the durability.

[@edturnerdetroit3]

Do I need to remove my existing coating before applying or should I just decontaminate?

[@diydetailofficial]

What’s the coating and when was it installed?

[@edturnerdetroit3]

Cancoat installed 5 months ago.

[@diydetailofficial]

Decontamination for sure, then if the water is still beading, a light polish will do the trick.

[@armandoontiveros1303]

Does it come with the Applicator Pad ?

[@diydetailofficial]

It does not, but we sell them on our website here: diydetail.com/products/microfiber-applicator-pads-2-pack

[@alexgonzalez1698]

Hi I need all the products from start to ceramic coating

[@diydetailofficial]

any questions? We have a list of product used in most of our how-to videos on coatings, just in the descriptions is where you will find them

[@The_CR_Phil]

Where are the follow-up videos to show results of automatic car washes on ceramic?

[@diydetailofficial]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZjTeWVthtOrhJosi=Qcw5GEXIReqlkIPZ

[@erictumlinson5055]

Can this be applied to vinyl Wraps?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, and PPF

[@erictumlinson5055]

@@diydetailofficial awesome! I can't wait to order your DIY products.

[@diydetailofficial]

Excellent, please give us your feedback when you do

[@anth115]

Yvan would you personally use this on all your own cars or would you choose a "pro coding".

[@diydetailofficial]

The Fiat is my car, so yes. There’s very little difference between pro and consumer coatings other than the warranty.

[@DetailingMadeSimple]

Hey Yvan and Nick just purchased the coating. One question I do have is what is your ceramic is it the typical Sio2 only or does it contain polyzalizan how ever your spell 😭😭it or metal oxide?

[@diydetailofficial]

Si02 / Poly mix.

[@DetailingMadeSimple]

@@diydetailofficial awesome thank you 💪💪 can't wait to use it.

[@diydetailofficial]

Let us know how you like it once you do.

[@DetailingMadeSimple]

@@diydetailofficial will do. I'll make a video from start to finish with every product. Made a purchase haul on every product you guys have. 😅 panel prep, iron remover etc. tire shine although carpro perl has my heart on that maybe this may change. 💪

[@mingoreyes1]

Where is the product made in USA?

[@diydetailofficial]

We have 3 manufacturing facilities in the USA.

[@mingoreyes1]

@@diydetailofficial great to hear. Thank you.

[@mingoreyes1]

@DIY Detail I'm a small 1 owner mobile and home detailer. I would to sponsor your brand. Do you sell banners with your logo so I hang it up in my shop?

[@michaelbrett9976]

Hello I’m in England where can I bye the products from many thanks

[@diydetailofficial]

We aren’t available in England just yet. If you have a UK distributor that you enjoy working with, please send them our way.

[@tmphotography8443]

Beat me to the question .If Im going to try rinseless may as well go to the expert on these things

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@davej554]

What are the differences and pros/cons to this coating and your metal coating?

[@diydetailofficial]

The metal coating is specifically designed for use on raw metals like aluminum. The paint coating doesn’t do well ( like most) on raw metals.

[@RAZERSDRIVER]

How many cars can be coated with this ~60ml bottle? How much you used for this Fiat? :)

[@diydetailofficial]

We didn’t use much on this Fiat, depends on the vehicle! Massive truck? Small fiat? We could probably had done 4 fiats, I can’t even remember how much we used on this job …but you get quite a bit of mileage out of the bottle for sure 💪

[@Ecdetails]

whats the durability ?

[@autoaesthetic]

In the first 30 seconds that’s covered. About 3 years. Could be more. Could be less. All depends on how a vehicle is maintained! And that all coatings.

[@diydetailofficial]

Eddie, like Josh mentioned, durability is very dependent on preparation and how it’s maintained. 3 years though is a good basic target.

[@bekiro28]

Hey Nick, I have more DIY detail bottles on my shelf than yours. Don't be cheap like Yvan, and fill the shelves with DIY products 😂 it will make it look awesome, not only 16 oz bottles next to the gallons also the tools, brushes, IK sprayers, towels and pads i would love to see that background. Please make it happen.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you, we will be eventually getting a new shop

[@richardfox3924]

10:21

[@diydetailofficial]

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[@OraEtLabora0]

2:55 "accidental discharge" 😭

[@diydetailofficial]

It can happen…

[@diydetailofficial]

Lol

[@enricomatteopasinetti1518]

hello I live in Italy and I am very interested in purchasing, will you distribute the brand through TheRagCompany EU?

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s possible, we are looking at different options