DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Everything you ever wanted to know about ceramic coatings! |

In this podcast episode, we talk about "ceramic content," "solids content," whether your coating should flash or sweat after applying. Which coating is right for your vehicle, and why. And so many other technical, yet easily digestible, topics regarding ceramic coatings. What questions do you have for us?
-Products mentioned-
3 YEAR GRAPHENE COATING: bit.ly/3yearGRAPHENEcoating
5 YEAR CERAMIC COATING: bit.ly/5YearCoating
8 YEAR CERAMIC COATING: bit.ly/8YearCERAMIC
Metal Ceramic Coating: bit.ly/DIYMetalCoating
QUICK BEADS: bit.ly/QuickBeads
CERAMIC GLOSS: bit.ly/CeramicGloss
Web site:diydetail.com/
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[@404notfound.....]

The straight forwardness of this channel cannot be ignored!!! 👍🏼🇨🇦

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@IamDetailedAF]

Thank you for taking the time to discuss such an important topic.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks for watching

[@DetailingMadeSimple]

Love the in depth conversations like these. Sooo much information that’s given 💪💪

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Soc

[@IamDetailedAF]

This type of information truly makes "Detailing Made Simple" 👀.... Shout-out to the hommie SOC!!! 💪🏻

[@waxmanvids5015]

ive said before..I LOVE that you get into the ingredients and chemistry in your Coatings!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you!

[@NO_OPEC_NO_PROBLEM]

Love how involved you guys are with your social media, responding to everyone. This is how you build your brand. Coated two of our vehicles 60 days ago, drove it in the nasty winter rain. First wash was about 6 weeks after coating. What surprised be the most was how the paint felt after wash / dry. The paint was show car smoooooth as if I just clay bar’d it. This was unexpected, I thought there would have been all sorts of contaminates on the clear coat. Well done DIY, you guys rock!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@bigmario7065]

I’m proud on how far you guys have came to the detailing world. I honestly have not tried any of your products but I will soon. Your video are awesome, keep up the good work.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you so much!

[@neilwalker5041]

Thank you for this very educational podcast as I could listen to Yvan teach everyday. Nick does a very smooth job asking Yvan the great questions. Merry Christmas and Happy holidays to the DIY team!

[@diydetailofficial]

Happy holidays Neil

[@andrepauze2130]

Love those explanary chat with you guys. Less is more !! Love it. Merci et joyeuses fêtes 🎅🏻 🎄

[@diydetailofficial]

Joyeuses fêtes!

[@aaronolsen8787]

I am so looking forward to this one! Just so stoked! 😂 Thank you.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@maryhoffman2547]

Love the title! Happy holidays!!

[@diydetailofficial]

Happy holidays!

[@oRedRaider]

Oh this title has me EXCITED!!!

[@diydetailofficial]

Great

[@aldaley3537]

Excellent presentation.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@notsodelusional]

Great title. I’m ready!

[@diydetailofficial]

Hope you like it!

[@J1Z06]

This is why My shelf will have DIY products by themselves in 2024 when the weather gets better.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks

[@J1Z06]

@@diydetailofficial You're very welcome!

[@phenixwars1]

Great video. Thank you for explaining which coating would be best for each scenario and breaking down the meaning of some of these terms. Oh I did want to know more about UV protection on your coatings. Honestly I'm more interested in UV protection than the other reasons for applying a coating. Have you made a video on that subject?

[@diydetailofficial]

Every coating provides minimal UV protection. Unfortunately consumers have been led to believe that oxidation is caused by UV. The biggest causes are heat and oxygen. The coating eliminates oxygen from the equation, thereby resisting oxidation.

[@phenixwars1]

@@diydetailofficial Oh! I'm one of those people that believed oxidation is caused by UV. Thanks for explaining that, I had no idea how it worked. I appreciate the time you both take to teach us and reply to our questions. Thanks again!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks for the question

[@duanepassey5931]

Do short term protection products like Quick Beads seal the clearcoat from oxygen?

[@mattheviewer]

Thanks for the good info. Woud be good to know the gentlest way to decontaminate a vehicle (rinseless wash with your clay towel?). Hopefully you folks will offer an exceptional glass coating!

[@diydetailofficial]

That’s a good way, adding DIY Detail Iron Remover or DIY Detail Ceramic Gloss to the mix will make it even safer. Our coatings perform well on glass.

[@jamesrandy5753]

Is the 8/3 stack glossier than just the 5 year coating? Thanks for sharing all this information! And hope you both had a very Merry Christmas!

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes it is, Merry Christmas

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Ready

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@Charliiebr]

Appreciate the amount of detail you guys go into.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@chriss3959]

Great explanation! What is minimum temperature you would want to apply a coating? Thinking I should wait till spring

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you! Minimum temp is 40 degrees

[@kimnewling5728]

Understood most of that.

[@diydetailofficial]

Good.

[@solomonurbanski5246]

Thank you Guys. On your 8 year Stack can put on ppf flim and or Vinyl and painted calipers and glass ?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes it can go on all of those.

[@rsdrum9208]

I've heard you talk about high spots quite a bit. How can I see, or what do I look for that would indicate a high spot in the coating? Secondly, how do I correct a high spot if the coating is already fully cured?

[@diydetailofficial]

This video answers your questions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2XFcqylbZukoq8si=61--Fixqsa_nW-R3

[@solomonurbanski5246]

Thanks again for info. Well 8 year Stack work on side wells in engine bay or do know something hold up to Heat of engine bay?

[@diydetailofficial]

It will hold up to the heat just fine.

[@Bull1the1Great]

Biggest eye opener for me were the facts about wheel coatings ...

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks

[@clints8888]

i love the less is more approach. What about other guys that are saying soak the applicator like Cerakote?

[@holelee7834]

That's unique to Cerakote I think. IME it's helpful to have an applicator that is suited to more than just spreading for that application. I personally think spreading thin is better, but you have to follow the instructions to get the results.

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s their product, follow their instructions.

[@raymondmurphy7314]

Hey Fellas! Love your products and knowledge. Quick question. I did the 5 year ceramic on my Moms car on Oct 17. The bottle has been kept in the house in a cabinet. I plan on doing her new car within a week or so. How long will it last after opened? Merry Christmas!

[@diydetailofficial]

It should be fine

[@rooboy99]

Should last for months if kept in a controlled environment. Ie not in a hot garage

[@andrepauze2130]

Q: Can we stack ceramic gloss and quick beads ?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, DIY Detail Quick Beads as your rinsing off, DIY Detail Ceramic Gloss as your drying aid. Be ready to have some fun.

[@rooboy99]

Hey guys, appreciate the time and effort here. Ive got a question for Yvan if that's ok. Yvan, you mentioned durability of your 3 yr graphene coating. There's another company that sells a 5 and 10 year graphene coating who youve made numerous appearances on their youtube channel in relation to their coatings and other products. Why couldn't your graphene coating be more durable like they clain theirs to be? Considering waterspotting is a downside of coatings and graphene is marketed to have better resistance to water spots , wouldnt it make sense to improve durability of your graphene? P.s. the guy at the other company has the same first name as your partner in this video :) 😊 Regards and merry xmas

[@diydetailofficial]

Our 3 year coating will last much longer than 3 years, the water spot resistance is what fades. Other companies define durability differently. Some say their graphene is permanent ( as long as you use their detail spray every 6 months.

[@rooboy99]

​@@diydetailofficialroger that

[@gunnsteinnjonsson9166]

Your videos never disappoint, so I have just started clicking on the like button before l start watching so l don't forget. Another great video, thanks 😊

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you!

[@rickinwast]

Gloss ~> Five year has more gloss. The 3 year coating has less, correct? To the average DIY notice the difference in a side by side vehicle test? Can I add a gloss topper to the 3 yr coating & see a difference?

[@diydetailofficial]

The difference is noticeable, but it’s not night and day. Yes you can use DIY Detail Quick Beads and or DIY Detail Ceramic Gloss over any of our coatings

[@jfarm_1311]

What chemistry in the ceramic changes to make the coating longevity increase?

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s a combination of things, from the ingredients to how it’s mixed.

[@eddieblount216]

What about torture test how do you feel about him and do they make any sense? There is a detailing podcast on KZbin and he has a coating that he is getting ready to sell to the market that has been under 20 torture test and it still beads up

[@diydetailofficial]

If the test is realistic fine, we did a torture test of driving through 70 car washes. What some don’t account for is that the chemicals they use temporarily scar the surface, but given an hour or 2 in the sun, the coating heals the scars. Additionally many chemicals leave a residue that can affect beading That’s said, those tests are fun to watch, consider them entertainment, not scientific research.

[@DetailsNMe]

What is the shelf life of your ceramic coatings once the bottle has been opened?

[@diydetailofficial]

About a year ago

[@erock801]

i have used tuff shine on past vehicles and wanted to use it on my new never-dressed truck tires my tires. but i have concerns the megs all wheel cleaner will strip that coating. from what Yvan is saying, if the wheel is coated, these all wheel cleaners aren’t needed?

[@diydetailofficial]

With regular cleaning wheels are as easy to clean as the rest.,

[@user-lj5wv2tt9d]

Which is the lesser of the 2 evils on a ceramic coat after driving back into the garage in stormy weather 1. Let the road film, dirt, and rain water dry on car in the garage 2. Presoak rinseless and spray off with hose/pressure washer and let dry in garage

[@diydetailofficial]

1 is better, letting hose water dry causes water spots.

[@KingRockets]

Which stack will provide the most gloss, 5 + 3 or 8 + 3?

[@diydetailofficial]

5+ 3

[@Rich--J]

With the market expanding and the knock-off/start-up companies do you worry about them reverse engineering your product? Then doing a minor tweak and saying it's new and or improved?

[@diydetailofficial]

Always a risk, but with reactive blending, it’s going to be difficult

[@aaronolsen8787]

Does the 8+3 stack have more chemical resistance and or waterspot resistance than c6 hydro lite and just sacrifices hydrophobics and some gloss? Considering getting it coated with C6 Hydro professionally. Does the 8+3 stack have better chemical resistance or water spot resistance? Or is the C6 hydro pro better all around? Is the C6 Hydro pro substantially better in every way than hydro lite? Thanks.

[@diydetailofficial]

C6 Ceramics Hydro is definitely in a league of its own. The stack and C6 Ceramics Hydro Lite are close when it comes to chemical resistance.

[@TheBreakfastLover]

Can stacking different brands of coating potentially cause increased fracturing?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@MNpicker]

The rabbit hole can be a very good thing 🤓 🤘🏻.. Love ittttt!!!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@TheBreakfastLover]

What's the worst real-world contaminant on a ceramic coating? Road salt? Bird droppings?

[@diydetailofficial]

Road salt

[@MNpicker]

The "Brine" is some nasty nasty stuff.. living in Minnesota pretty much all my life...I can say... get that crap off your paint as soon as possible 😬😳

[@therealmatthewsmith]

Hey what is the deal with people putting rinseless in steamers? They say it helps them clean and actually cleans the inside. Some of the steamer manufacturers say to only put distilled water as anything else will add impurities. I do have a chemistry degree and trying to figure out how it could help in the steamer and not clog up. Does it have a really low boiling point ?

[@diydetailofficial]

It helps prevent scale build up

[@therealmatthewsmith]

@@diydetailofficial that’s a nice claim and all but how does it do that? If there’s distilled water being used then there is no scale getting into the steamer to build up. If there is scale and rinseless and let’s say they are encapsulated, how is that going to get this stuff out of the steamer. If I put hard water in a saucepan on the stove and add rinse less wash will it all boil out and leave no scale? Or less scale? Or just rinse less AND scale. Or do the to seless encapsulated scale evaporate at a temperature lower than water and escape first? Typically in evaporation things with the lowest boiling point leave solution first. I think I know how I can find out myself. Hard to believe you never looked into it if you went to the trouble of learning what a zwitterion is. Sorry I’m not trying to be negative or anything just would be nice to hear an explanation if people are going to continue to make claims like these.

[@diydetailofficial]

@therealmatthewsmith the polymers in the Rinseless wash prevent the scale from accumulating by keeping any minerals in suspension. Not allowing them to form a crust in the machine.,

[@therealmatthewsmith]

@@diydetailofficial thanks that makes sense. So it will keep as much scale as possible in solution until the solvent water evaporates leaving behind the scale and the rinseless if the water is depleted? Or if you never deplete it just stays on the machine with the scale if there is no mechanism for it to evaporate or leave the steamer? You know what I’m getting at though? If you have any solution and you evaporate the solvent the dissolved solutions are left behind. Merry Christmas by the way love your videos!

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, but as soon as it’s rewetted, it goes back to liquid. The minerals in suspension are fully emulsified, they get carried out with the steam.

[@Halford8080]

Hi , very nice explain! I love to learn from your channel. Where are manufactured your coatings ? In USA ?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes all our products are made in the USA.,

[@strombergstromberg6040]

I have heard that you have a specific coating on the rims, one that is chemically composed of substances that "become like glass" like the old coating, because the rims are not as flexible and are harder in material than, say, other parts of the car. so you can put a "harder" and more chemically resistant coating there. is this true or is it true with modifications?

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s great marketing, nothing more. In all cases you’re applying the coating to clear coat.

[@v8soarer1991]

How does your coatings react with acrylic, lacquer, urethane, and epoxy clear coats. They have UV Absorbers. Does your products and coating's inhibit the absorbers from protecting the base coat.

[@diydetailofficial]

They work well on all paints, and yes help prevent oxidation.

[@S_Paoli]

I paid almost $3000 to BMW to order my car in special paint.... so.... if ceramic coating is so great, why don't the car manufacturers apply it at the factory and charge $1000 for customers who want it? :) plenty of people will gladly pay for it.

[@diydetailofficial]

Agreed, but the dealer networks sell aftermarket paint warranties. These warranties are a high profit item for dealers, the manufacturers would have mutiny if they did factory paint protection.

[@S_Paoli]

@@diydetailofficial oh, that's true.. maybe that's why BMW does not fill the tires with nitrogen at the factory. My BMW dealer wanted $299 to fill the tires with nitrogen. (Yes, three-hundred Dollars!) I'm a cheapskate, so I went to Costco and had them do it for me for $0. Was that wrong? 🙄

[@diydetailofficial]

@S_Paoli not wrong at all, and $300 is exaggerated for 15 mins of work, and 20 cents of nitrogen

[@jeffc6832]

Question for Yvan: I know you love all your coating "children" equally, but if you had to pick one coating to sell...which one would it be? Another couple questions about The Stack: 1) Does adding the 3 year diminish or mask any of the 8 year properties? 2) Do the water spot/slickness/gloss advantages of the 3 year still diminish after the same amount of time (so that you would essentially be left with "5" years of the 8 yr properties?)

[@diydetailofficial]

C6 Coatings are the top of the pyramid, but DIY Detail is very close. The stack enhances the properties of both. The additional gloss and slickness are maintained for very long , with proper wash techniques and the occasional decontamination. To extend the life of the graphene of the 3 year coating, use DIY Detail Quick Beads every 6 months.

[@jeffc6832]

​@@diydetailofficialthanks Yvan. I'll give the stack a shot on my wife's car come spring. I'm trying to forget about C6 since it's Pro only! 😢 I recently installed Diamond Body 36 on my car per Levi's recommendation. Maybe by the time that needs to be replaced you'll have some C6 available to the public? I'd happily pay $1000 for it if I could install it myself (even if I had to take training classes). If it's as good as you say it is, I think you'd make a killing in the Prosumer market. Once it proves itself in the real world, I bet the OG types would gobble that up.

[@seabrew1]

Useless you have a garage coatings are not DIY. Stop wasting your time with coatings if your a drive way detailer.

[@diydetailofficial]

All our coatings can be applied outdoors, and get wet in an hour.