Ceramic Coating Disaster! How To Fix A Botched Job - Chemical Guys

Have you ever wondered how to remove a ceramic coating? High spots, residue and missed areas of professional coatings will harden on the surface causing a rainbow affect which can't be washed or wiped off, the only way to remove cured ceramic is to machine polish. Ultra-fine abrasives used in P4 are specially developed for all paints including ceramic coated vehicles to remove microscopic amounts of paint quickly and leave the paint incredibly glossy, shiny, and haze-free. P4 is the perfect follow up to C4, but it also works great on ceramic coated cars to remove minor imperfections while maintaining the integrity of your coating, on newer cars, or cars that just need a light one-step polish and to produce rich, deep reflections. The level of refinement achievable with this jeweling polish allows you to truly achieve a show quality shine.
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[@sebastianalvarado2390]

Been wanting to ceramic coat my car but I figured i would do a bad job like the people did on the truck and was scared too. Plus don’t have idea conditions to let it cure properly so I’ve been hesitant. Watching this video gave me a lot more info on how I should go about it. Great video guys!

[@ChemicalGuys]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertmarsh8334]

Go for it. They have so many video lessons to help you do it right and you can see here, that it is not a big deal if you make a mistake. You got this!

[@suricateenerve165]

i dont see how you can go wrong.. there is a lot of ceramic on market, take an easy to work with and no prob. there is nothing difficult. its like putting wax, with more caution thats all, it just need a proper wash before and there you go

[@DhDetails87]

@@suricateenerve165 a proper wash... followed by iron decon, clay bar, a quick polish, and an IPA wipe.

[@suricateenerve165]

@@DhDetails87 yes. A proper wash.

[@elhugeo]

chemical guys everything... just waiting for the Chemical Guys Cereal Box with Chemical Guys 2% Milk lol

[@ChemicalGuys]

Happy detailing!

[@anthonyjacksonjr4812]

Show them Joey. Nice work. 👍

[@ChemicalGuys]

Thanks 👍

[@dominizzy9355]

Very useful information! Thank you guys! Here's a video request.. The different Torque tools for specific detailing. I'm looking to purchase one just don't understand the difference between them.

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Thanks so much for watching. Check out this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3PXdmSZiKh5p9U

[@ONI1013.]

@@ChemicalGuys it would help when doing a tutorial like this, I would be specific with the speed setting you used with the P4.

[@jayp9450]

Excellent work

[@ChemicalGuys]

Happy detailing!!

[@jovannijimenezs3715]

You need to make some videos on cleaning Atvs, Dirt bikes, and SXS

[@ChemicalGuys]

Great suggestion!

[@benpadilla157]

Hey what kind of polishing pad would you recommend for polishing aluminium wheels on a semi an can I use my torque polisher thanks for the video I am a die hard fan of all of your products also when will you get the snubby power washer gun back in stock thanks

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey Ben! Try using an Orange Hex-Logic Pad with metal polish to restore a mirror-like shine.

[@benpadilla157]

@@ChemicalGuys thanks for the reply I will try that

[@VipDetailingMontreal]

How would you know if the coating is truly gone 100% after polishing?

[@barunmahanta2602]

How to ensure,if I removing the excess coating or the coating itself,during levelling

[@twizted1toyz]

Good video. If you wanted apply a second coated of ceramic, how long do you have to wait in between applications?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Allow at least 30 minutes in between coats.

[@biskoit]

hey Chemical Guys, im gonna start coating my car and i got a question: when do i need to refill the applicator? How do i know that insert the enough or less amount of coating? Best regards. Keep thoose videos coming.

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hello! Thanks so much for your message. Check out this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWanZGp7a5aBpZI

[@CaliVapor]

If you notice it in time, you can add coating to reactivate the initial layer then wipe off. Thats too bad for the customer.

[@ChemicalGuys]

Great feedback!

[@iaimfortheeyes]

That’s a good tip. Especially to those who work on Matte painted surfaces.

[@willc2935]

please please do a video on how to correct streaking on ceramic leather coating. my car is an absolute nightmare. thank you!

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Thanks so much for your suggestion.

[@nightdaychannel828]

Great video guys!

[@ChemicalGuys]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@chrisveal8512]

I had a pretty poor effort from a dealer when I collected my M6 and it was polished and ceramic coated. I need to remove the ceramic then correct the poor polishing attempt they did. Should I wash, clay, then polish removing the ceramic? Thank you in advance.

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey Chris! Thanks for tuning in. Yes, it would be best to wash, clay and polish the vehicle to remove the coating.

[@forty_onkick]

If you can afford an M6 you clearly aren’t financially strained, and you don’t seem to have a strong understanding of what you’re getting into. Personally I would suggest hiring a professional detailer to handle it, and then send the BMW dealership the bill.

[@dimav09]

How would you remove a spot that dripped on a bumper and hardened. I have a small run on the front bumper that fully hardened.

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Machine polishing is the most effective method of removing hardened ceramic.

[@joeskiesnandez4093]

Would this process also apply to removing/fixing with hydro slick?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Absolutely!

[@bry4582]

Will p4 work to remove clear coat hazing from accidentally sanding an area?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Absolutely!

[@iHARTZwatrmelon]

Is it a party foul to mix different brands of coatings if you’re correcting a mistake on a previous application?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! It is recommended to use the same line of products however it is not mandatory.

[@stevemaracine6330]

Do you have to apply a sealant (Jet Seal) or wax (Butter wax ) after ceramic coating?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hi Steve! Ceramic can be used as a standalone barrier of protection or layered with your favorite glaze, sealant and wax for added gloss and durability.

[@tillmandetailing]

Any suggestions on what to use to remove a new botched coating of Cerakote on plastic headlights?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Machine polishing with compound is the most effective method of removing coatings.

[@ranger99133]

@@ChemicalGuys Including windshield / rear glass too ?

[@shalanigrant1754]

@@ranger99133 I wanna know too

[@ranger99133]

@@shalanigrant1754 I tried it last week using the Chemical guys P4 compound. I only had an electric drill, so I used foam pad attachments and it worked ! You may have to do it a couple times, but it removed the rainbow streaking, and removed high spots / visible spots. I no longer have annoying streak marks visible from inside the car anymore.

[@johnnyvue2716]

Did video just save my job!

[@ChemicalGuys]

Happy detailing!

[@jadielenriquez2010]

I need help guys responses would be great I ceramic coated my truck it turned out awesome it didn’t have any streaks until a few days later I looked at the roof and saw a small circle of ceramic on the roof it’s a bit on the edge I didn’t wipe away so does it become permanent the longer I leave it in or can I compound and polish it later if possible

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! The ceramic will bond and harden 12 to 24 hours after application. Using a compound will remove it and then the ceramic can be reapplied.

[@jasondominick6602]

When using P4 or V38 is that does those polishes remove clear coat?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hi Jason! P4 contains a very fine abrasive that refines the clear coat. V38 contains no abrasives but is great for jeweling the finish as a final polish.

[@1165slugman]

@@ChemicalGuys So what equivalent is P4 compared to other V products?

[@1bowlofsoup719]

How long does the ceramic have to stay in the paint for?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Allow about thirty seconds to one minute before wiping away excess.

[@danielbell9779]

How is the finish maintained? Hydrocharge?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Use HydroSuds and HydroSpeed to maintain all of your coatings.

[@volksbugly]

Can you just claybar then apply the ceramic coating?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! It is recommended to machine polish before applying ceramic however it is not mandatory.

[@savhunter4678]

Ngl that toon kinda slaps 😂

[@ChemicalGuys]

😄

[@xAmnesia69]

hey guys, if we leave a bad streaky ceramic coating on the car would it go away over time?

[@c0r5e]

Yea it should like any coating

[@ramkrishna7721]

Hai my car was same problem but ceramic cote was done last 15 days back can I do same process still please inform me

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hi there! Yes, this process can be still be used to remove and reapply ceramic.

[@jesuszuniga1257]

Hi how do you remove ceramic coating from windshield

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hi Jesus! Machine polishing is the most effective method of removing ceramic.

[@jesuszuniga1257]

What about fine steel wool with soapy water or isopropyl alcohol wipes . Or it's possible to add new ceramic over existing

[@romanbello9209]

I used a ceramic coating but it became sticky once I wiped whys that?

[@MrWashaway]

you left it on to long....

[@kaligh]

Thank god. I have to redo my car.

[@ChemicalGuys]

Happy detailing!

[@TrungNguyen-xn6ze]

I just bought the above product, will I have the problem on black car?

[@trauvontewilliams1264]

And this is why you do panel by panel

[@ChemicalGuys]

Great feedback!

[@davidnagani9592]

what if its a day old

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Once the ceramic has cured, this is the most effective method of removing mistakes.

[@lxsport04]

What do you do if the botched ceramic coating job is 3 years old?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Machine polishing will be necessary to remove the coating and then reapply a fresh coat.

[@rudolphnash7471]

This is what happens when you go to the cheaper guys looking for low price ceramic coating application process. That’s what that person gets for going to a hack next time when you met a real detailer and he tells you 1k for the job don’t go running off like a broke boy lol it pays the cost to be the boss

[@ChemicalGuys]

😆

[@beekeeper8474]

Ah so if charge 10k to do it must mean I'm the best! Never done it before but my price means I'm good right?

[@fm00078]

Music's tolerable, but it's too fking loud.

[@ChemicalGuys]

Thanks so much for your feedback!

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[@ChemicalGuys]

Happy detailing!!

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[@ChemicalGuys]

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[@ChemicalGuys]

Thanks so much for tuning in!

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[@ChemicalGuys]

Hope you enjoyed the video!