A Detailer's Secrets On Applying A Ceramic Coating

[@jcard184]

These videos motivate me to up my own detailing game, thanks for the tips and how to's!

[@madwax1360]

Well done J-dogg....I wouldn't expect anything less than perfection from you.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

I have such respect for the actual concentrated, laborious work that goes into this line of business.

[@matirs342]

Great series guys. I have CSL on my car, great coating and very easy to use

[@3hungee]

Hey Jason, I used to own a red GTI like your's. I chipped the rear edge of the bonnet paint lifting up the wipers like you did. And then I found out about "VW wiper service position" which moves the wipers up to the top of their stroke allowing you to hinge them out away from the screen. Full access to the screen for cleaning and much easier to get to the cowl also. Your car looked awesome at the finish, great job mate.

[@slobodanfuletic9465]

Beautiful job. Car looks better than new.

[@tejael1]

Man your level of detail is amazing! Really wish you had a spot closer to Florida. I can maintain the car but I would love for your company to do first detail your approach is like surgery! FRANCHISE!

[@scoupemaster]

in my experience with gtechniq CSL you can remove high spots reaplying the product but you have to wait 1-2 minutes before removing it!!! very good video

[@guitarplaya81]

I feel like I learned something..... I feel like we are best friends. You own a badass VW (I personally have always owned VW, but I don't anymore), we both have badass beards, and both love detailing! Keep up the great work. You inspire me to be better

[@boscheffer6767]

Anyone looking for the song: Out of thin air - Jesse Lawrence Video is great man! Love your style!

[@presidentialautodetailing8075]

Great video. Only issue I noticed is that you're putting the coating towels onto the windshield which can leave product behind and leave high spots on the glass. CSL EXO is a combo we use often, love it.

[@john-matthewgoodnow3900]

Loved the video quite informative and enjoyable Music!! I was hoping for a bright sunny day for the money shot but that’s how the cookie crumbles !! Will probably go your route on protecting my brand new truck paint job . It won’t ever be as clean as the first week off the lot..

[@1234Wilksey]

Brilliant series! Gotta say again though, steering wheel still looks shiny and oily, can you do a video on how you get a steering wheel back to factory? Just as I feel alot of people forget to go over that part properly. Keep up the great videos guys 😎

[@philpeacock9839]

Really great video as I'm really interested in the ceramic coating and now I know how much work goes into getting your car looking that good.

[@saifulhasyr6790]

Nice song u have there beside an awesome video!

[@ianjackcleanyourmachineinc2510]

How much would you charge for this. Best videos out there guys, awsome thanks.

[@angelseliteautodetailing]

I'll tell you

[@Twiztid_Metal]

Nothing short of amazing, you are a true inspiration to detailers, hobbyists and business owners alike!!!

[@zekemedders2301]

I enjoy watching theses videos, great stuff to learn. I’m super picky about my truck and it’s cleanliness, always wanting to Know how to keep it clean. Thanks for these videos!:)

[@socalsoilder1]

You guys make some of the best videos. I’m hooked

[@michaeloday9331]

"Heat speeds up the flash time" and that's why you add more reducer/thinner to paint when spraying in the heat, as the paint dries out quicker. So not to be a stickler but he said "Heat and Humidity" and I don't think humidity would play a roll in reducing flash time for Ceramicoat.

[@dukezdunek]

This dude really pick a white car to show off a finish on camera??

[@williamthomastaggart5080]

Jason, great series. This was one of the best blogs from start to finish. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, and the great staff at Chicago Auto Pros.

[@ChicagoAutoPros]

Cheers, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family as well.

[@rondhole]

@@ChicagoAutoPros HOw much the cost to do all those?

[@paulknights8506]

Fantastic video. I’ve got a car I really like and what to apply the coating professionally,

[@Andy_Rew]

Thank you for this, no one ever can explain this well ❤️❤️

[@Rod-fy9dr]

hoping to see more of your videos

[@scoupemaster]

beautyful work at the end,very good series,lots of good info!!! keep it coming

[@VictorHernandez-nt3tw]

Love these series! Keep it up!

[@salvatorecerniglia696]

Great video! I learned one thing... I will initially pay someone to do it then I will take care of the upkeep. I know my limits! lol

[@Firesun07]

WOW that is a lot of work!!! LOOKS Amazing!! What would that level of service cost typically? Thanks for showing us!!! :)

[@nickalleshouse7827]

Why only one coat of EXO? Do you think the 2nd coat is worth it?

[@bighouse427]

Nick Alleshouse anybody?

[@jasonhortin]

Loved the video (especially since I own a white GTI as well). Curious as to how much that entire process costs. Was there paint correction? (And if so, how much does typically run for Chicago-maintained-street-damaged-cars?... Asking for a friend... Or so I tell my wife, lol)

[@lilphatchnzfreak]

Quick question: If i was to only get ceramic coating on the paint (no trims, no glass), roughly how much am I expecting to pay?

[@jonathanhaubrich6170]

Thanks a lot for the time and effort you put into your educational/informative videos. As a learner it’s really helpful. A couple questions: 1. How much paint correction would a new, factory-ordered vehicle require if you picked it up as soon as it hit the dealer? 2. I don’t have a garage at home and would love to get into detailing my vehicles. Is it a total waste to do paint correction / ceramic coating without a garage (and definitely no clean room)? Thanks again.

[@micah5356]

Around how long does it take just one of your guys to fully prep a vehicle up till paint correction and how long does it take just one guy to put one layer of 9h on

[@DHC8100]

Very well done and excellent information, just a few question though. I know that the towels you use to remove the coating are no longer good and need to be thrown away once your done. My question is, how many sections can you do with the same towel or particular section of towel? I assume once you remove a section of coating, that section of towel is also no longer available to use on the next section?

[@alxxxtilitza]

Just a question… i bought all your material from the list do make the same thing on my new Tesla model Y that is going to be delivered tomorrow. On the specs of the ceramic coating they said that the car should be inside for 12 hours after finishing it, I don’t have a garage to keep it inside for so long, how much is the minimum time for the second layer to cure so I can get the car outside? Thanks

[@MrLincoln07]

how much you think is the cost for a FULL CAR (TESLA MODEL Y) ceramic coating? i was given $1500 (discounted from $1700) here in Long Island NY...please advise if thats the usual rate..THANKS.

[@sheperd6768]

Im assuming you can you put 2 coats of Crystal Serum light on. If so, how long do you recommend waiting before applying a second coat?

[@johnnybwis]

What would a smudge of crystal serum do to the vegan leather on a Tesla? My car was coated by a reputable detailer but when I got it back there was a thumbprint looking smudge that looks like dried superglue. Very upsetting but of course the detailer denies it could be caused by his process.

[@timmysdetailing]

Hey bud great video. The gtechniq supplier in Australia told us not to waste our time applying C5 on non painted surfaces like metal exhaust and wheel surfaces. Apparently it does not bond. What are your experiences and your thoughts? Thanks and regards, Adem

[@dc4vato715]

So I have seen a few different techniques while applying cermic coatings. Does it matter how its applied? Or is it dependent on the coating or does it not matter at all? Ive seen how you dod some in circles and ive seen strait lines with a cross hatch pattern and then ive seen a cross hatch strait pattern with a wide spread between the forst then close on second pass to get good coverage. Just a noob question for someone who is taking a lot of time for research to be able to give great quality details. Thanks in advance!

[@Dan-ly7ut]

Hi thank you for your time to explain all topics. How many towers you need for the removing Gtechniq from start to finish

[@jaimcr]

Dan4666 2 first one to wipe off initial coating. The second to wipe off any remaining residue left. You can use a third towel when inspecting the area you coated.

[@sachinbhandari9375]

Hi, thank for great another great video, pls suggest there are 2 coats first is ceremic & 2nd is base coat which is hydrofobic, is 2coat applied before ceremic or after?

[@jeffsmystic]

Nice but should have highlighted that menacing looking Hellcat in the background.. 👍

[@billyowen6672]

I agree! Lol

[@sameerdubal]

Nice video

[@thegolflife7565]

What’s the best compound to use with my orbital polisher?

[@Procrastinatorgarage]

Great informative videos. I appreciate it and hopefully I can start pushing myself to sell some coatings. Have you used SPS Graphene coating yet? I will be hopefully offering that too.

[@hotrodda]

Nice video learnt a lot but...... white car white room didn’t do your work justice!

[@Deaddriftbum]

0000 steel wool and what liquid for the tailpipes?

[@ChicagoAutoPros]

Hi Justin, I've used just about every liquid you can think of with steel wool to clean tailpipes. Window cleaner, metal polish, clay lube, ONR, Hyper polish, Supreme polish, Acid... It's usually whatever is closest. LOL

[@kylefeilmeier7261]

Great video music is good

[@Danny-wu9px]

Can prep the front panels and ceramic coat them and come back later and do the sides then come back and do the top etc...??

[@mikemc330]

Hey, my dealer wanted to charge me $5000 to do ceramic coating on a 2022 Lexus GX 460. What’s the cost in the real world? Additionally, how do you make sure they’re doing all the correct steps?

[@ajvlogs2814]

Big fan of ur work, can you help me, I want to ask you can ceramic coating is sustainable and applicable on chrome tank of bike(Royal Enfield Interceptor Limited Edition). Is it useful or successful.

[@jraiello]

Is it advisable to put ceramic coating under a ppf like expel or not needed or should not do? What about putting any coating on top of ppf?

[@WilliamEMorgan]

Hi Jason, I purchased a brand new Tesla Model Y a few days ago.... Do I need to polish it prior to applying the ceramic coating? Or is washing it properly sufficient prior to applying it?

[@erwinrin5078]

Hey Jason quick question. What are your thoughts about applying a coating via spray gun method? Have you experience with it? If so have you dealt with complications say overspray? Thanks for all you do

[@ChicagoAutoPros]

I have only used a self leveling coating for spraying the body. I have used dlux to spray on wheels and did have an over spray problem.

[@jonkileshi9921]

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[@jimgagne3801]

Interesting work, and an art to making things look good, but this is why all my cars and bikes are flat black and rusty......Cause I don't give a fuck about anything cause I'll be dead soon.

[@zennoodle]

If I'm going to apply PPF to the front bumper/hood and even install smoke tint film do I still apply ceramic coating? or do I just wash it as normal and apply film?

[@jesseperez7253]

Whats your opinion on applying what you just did to a painted fabric airplane like the yellow j3 cubs. There is some flex on this fabric panels so i don't know if this dries hard?

[@yeagerismyname]

I'll be afraid to drive the car after all that work. Amazing still

[@johnandersonjjr]

As a long time “custom “ painter (cut and rub) I’m wondering why you would pick a white car to display the benefits of these products

[@steveb540i]

Yup, you could do my BMW anytime. But that was a ton of hours... must have been a personal car not a customer vehicle. If customer vehicle what would the bill have been for all that?

[@jayp.3380]

cmon man, you can do better than a Volkswagen GTI. You need a more manly car like a Nissan GTR or BMW M4 GT4

[@casperhudson7728]

Hey Jason great work! Have u ever heard of liquid armor 9h ceramic coating? I help detail and I don’t hear a lot about liquid armor.

[@manojm9566]

Ceramic coating will protect matte paint, and it affect matte paint?

[@OrganicStuff1]

Music was alone to sub

[@geraldadvincula1222]

-How many microfiber towels do yo usually use on wiping off ceramic coatings on a car? -What do you do on your microfiber towels after the application process? Do you throw it away?

[@anthonycelano165]

So I just had my car professionally ceramic coated in three years if I want to do it again I would like to do it myself. My car does not see any bad weather it’s always garaged my question do I need to do a paint correction or can I just decontaminated it and then ceramic coat it.

[@ChicagoAutoPros]

I would recommend paint correction first. It’s like painting a house, prep is key.

[@elelegidoriginal]

The American accent is so horrible. There is a "t" in the word coating. It is not pronounced "coding". Coding is what computer programmers do.

[@edwardhamalian3569]

Is it ok to wax before applying the ceramic coating?

[@mattheviewer]

If you folks have actually measured thicknesses of clear coats before and after applying ceramic coatings, please let us know?

[@markperry5015]

Thanks guys great vlog as always love it cheers. 🇬🇧🇱🇷

[@davguy2446]

Not gon lie I don't use multiple products 1 ceramic coating by system x and apply it on everything exterior its think its a myth needing to use multiple products wheels, glass etc etc , i get the same outcome using 1 product

[@JenovaImproved]

Ew 4 different products for paint, wheel, trim, glass? Just ceramic coat the entire car lol

[@logitech850]

You should have used any colour but white, when your watching on a screen white doesn't show your work, there was almost no difference between before and after.

[@Agentxphile]

Amazing vid series. Just wished you used anything but a white car...

[@JoeAndMattsDetailing]

Have you tried 3-D ceramic coating? Trying to find a video but I can’t find one.

[@markwho6862]

How about coatings for there seats? Are they worth it? Does it do anything about the cracking?

[@anonymousnoname]

Do you use only the panel wipe that is made by the manufacturer of the ceramic coating?

[@BahamianLily]

Damn! I really wish I could bring you down here to The Bahamas. Not sure I can trust anyone here to do this.

[@bultacowally]

I was told by a really great very experienced auto painter not to waste my money on ceramic coating so I won't...

[@daniellerequa7191]

Dang, looks showroom new to me! Nice job and thanks for the details.

[@andyowen7133]

!!! If you don’t own a car garage. All your towels you used to buff off the coating need to go in the bin. When you buff the coating is on the towels and after it’s cured you’ll have shards of coating in the towel. Be careful spreading lots of money of microfibre Great vid as always though. 😘

[@jerrytorpey9445]

Why did you apply it in the beginning in circles and not linear motion to prevent scratches or swirls or does it not matter

[@bbuildingmarch7060]

Very good disclaimers and attention to detail! Thanks!

[@MrCrawley01]

According to the function of IR lamps, is it possible to speed up the curing process of a ceramic coated car, placing it under direct light of the sun? It will works the same? Thanks!!

[@Mahayana-Pureland]

Silly question: why not remove the licence plates and frames for this?

[@ChicagoAutoPros]

Mahayana - PureLand we did.

[@janapriyajanaranjana6885]

Woww nice video ,bro ,thanks

[@icesystem7]

could do without the cancer noise that goes by as `music` for some

[@G4mk]

Greetings from Greece 👊🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@taterpcs]

Why is your bumper plug missing

[@JodyGUY]

Where do I find that tire dressing applicator?

[@BeefT-Sq]

I can polish my paint with Griot's Garage #3 polish , 3M Perfect-It fine polish or Zaino Fusion . Once the paint is close to a top shine, I apply Zaino All-In-One sealant , which contains a very fine polishing agent . Next, I apply Z-6 Gloss enhancer and finish with at least one coat of Z-2 Pro . Normally, this lasts at least 6 months . Unlike ceramic coatings, Zaino can be removed with solvents to allow touch-ups or scratch removal etc. I find that light-colored cars sometimes need a light polishing to remove road film and stains , which is not an option with a ceramic that is prohibitively expensive to re-apply . There's always a new scientific breakthrough being hyped : Resin, Polymer, Carnauba , Synthetic Carnauba, Teflon, synthetic sealant, nano, lifetime, 5-year, 50 commercial car washes and still beads water , dimethyl-polysiloxane and now " ceramic " . The sound you hear is a Corvette show car being detailed with Zaino LOL .

[@ericp.9497]

Loved! Subscribed! Rookie question: Are the towels toast after you wipe off the ceramic? Or will they clean up just fine for re use? Thanks for a great vid. I’m inspired to try this on my wife’s Lexus.

[@marchcyr1811]

So what do you do with the top of the window glass that's in the window seal?

[@gsrsuperman]

guy spends thousands on detailing his car ridding on ding dong chinese tires

[@namewithheld7835]

Basically it's like applying shiny honey .. and you gotta wait for it to dry before applying a second layer

[@pyugpatel6895]

Can we use ceramic wiping towel again for other car or we have to throw it away

[@MyGuyKirby]

So many more questions but looks are great! Now let the snow fall! What was glass product? I do not see it listed. And for the glass you said 3-coats but how much time between the coats? EXO dries to touch and any tackiness while it cures? Thanks Jason for doing this on a WHITE car, so many of them on the road!