EASIEST WAY TO CERAMIC COAT YOUR CAR

This is the easiest -- and cheapest -- way to polish and PREP your car for a ceramic coating. However, we lay out three different options in this video....and not all of them even involve polishing.
Here's what you'll need to ceramic coat your car:
RINSELESS WASH: diydetail.com/collections/all...
OR
INCREDIBLE SUDS: diydetail.com/products/incred...
IRON REMOVER: diydetail.com/collections/all...
CLAY TOWEL: diydetail.com/collections/all...
PANEL PREP: diydetail.com/products/panel-...
CERAMIC COATING: diydetail.com/collections/all...
OR...Ceramic Gloss Detail Spray: diydetail.com/collections/all...
#diy #ceramiccoating #autodetailing

[@diydetailofficial]

Rinseless Wash: bit.ly/RinselessWash Incredible Suds: bit.ly/IncredibleSuds Iron Remover: bit.ly/3GfY4iM Clay Towel: bit.ly/FineGradeClayTowel Panel Prep: bit.ly/DIYPanelPrep Ceramic Coating: bit.ly/DIYCeramic Ceramic Gloss: bit.ly/CeramicGloss

[@detailit]

Best video of 2022! Why? because you brought a Practical, real life , NO HYPE process to your viewer. I ABSOLUTELY Love that you used a da SANDER!! So there you have it, you DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE A $500.00 polisher!!! WOW! LOVE IT GUYS! Also, I Like the simplicity of the diy lineup. Reminds me of your days at OPT .... Yvan has Crazy Knowledge; I've Always listened when he speaks! Great line, great video fellas👍

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you, agreed detailing should be a simple, affordable and fun hobby. We are working hard to make is so.

[@ac14081408]

I totally agree

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@MarctheBikeWasher]

Another fantastic video keeping it simple!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you Marc!!

[@seansean8008]

I bought the brag pack of ceramic coatings, and I have used the three year and five year coatings so far- the 8 year coating is next week. So far I've learned, the three and five year coatings were super easy to apply and level, so slick they make the paint like ice, and absolutely insane gloss. I'm still in the curing stages so I haven't given them their first baths yet. For reference, I have only used Cquartz 3 in the past on two cars, and as awesome as it is, the DIY is only one coating (not two or more), was slicker on the paint and had more shine. Every DIY product I've used to date has been absolutely phenomenal- especially the Gold Standard polish.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you for the follow up

[@thesamsquatch5224]

This really helps a great deal and really showcases simplicity. Yvan has always been for preserving clear coat, and efficiency and this video shows both. I am more like Nick where I do too much still have excellent results just another way to get to the same place. Excellent work both of you, really shows that anyone can do this, its safe and you'll preserve your vehicle

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you for your comments

[@thesamsquatch5224]

@@diydetailofficial thank you for the videos, the information, products and everything! You're helping so many of us grow

[@thermodynamics1110]

nice transformation...from clean to still clean

[@diydetailofficial]

Lol thank you 😂

[@jackieflynn7731]

Actually, I decided to buy the products and it came out beautiful and sharp looking on my Nissan Xterra. Incredible. Highly recommend…..❤

[@diydetailofficial]

Awesome, thanks so much Jackie! What did you purchase and use?

[@stephen1503]

I like the idea of not needing an insane amount of power to polish the vehicle. Sure in a shop that’s cutting super nasty paint the hyper strong machines have their place to move fast. But I think even for the part timer just whatever machine spins and can attach a pad is all you need. Anything that’s not your hands really.

[@Dukat35131]

Nice video guys ! I love the rinseless wash method ! Could I use it to wash myself everyday ? 😁😂

[@diydetailofficial]

I can’t *officially* recommend this lol but no joke it’s a great household cleaner too

[@TheGreatChrisB]

I have always wondered if I could use my sander for polishing. I recently got into detailing my car and it looks fantastic, but I don't have a polisher or rotary to get the final step to perfection. I do have a random orbital sander though. I will be giving this a try, my pillars and hood are what have some imperfections, the rest of the car is pretty good.

[@diydetailofficial]

Please let us know how you like it.

[@mattheviewer]

Helpful info especially wrt polisher requirements. Am curious if ceramic gloss will adhere to non-SIO2 coatings (SIC, diamond, graphene, etc. - some of those coating makers claim their coatings "reject" SIO2).

[@diydetailofficial]

In our testing, yes it perform well on any substrate.

[@chriss3959]

Nice presentation! Do you always fold clay towel in quarters or are there times you use the full surface area of towel?

[@diydetailofficial]

I prefer to fold at least in 1/2 to reduce pressure points.

[@rosch6655]

great stuff guys...what brand polisher is that???...thanks!

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s a 5 inch DA sander we picked up at a local hardware store, forgot the brand

[@marklittleton1309]

Very nice! Any idea when the polish might be available? I know it's hard to guess about things things right now, with things the way they are.

[@diydetailofficial]

We have the polish ready to go, and the pads too. It shouldn’t be long we are just waiting on labels 🤞

[@bobbyjones2112]

Thanks for the expert presentation! Now I can get a bottle of magical glass liquid and do it at the pleasure of my apartment parking lot..lol

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@davidricciardelli7889]

This was a really great video. Thanks! Love the simplicity. Can’t wait for the DIY pad and polish to come out. I do have a few questions on the process: 1) when using the clay towel you said to use 1 side per panel and then flip. What do you do when you use all 4 sides and still have more car to go? I know with the iron remover you don’t want to dip it back in the rinseless but not sure how to clean so I can keep using. 2) when using the polish method in the video, how many pads do you need to use or how would you clean the pad in between panels/once dirty?

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks David 1 you can usually make it around the vehicle quite easily with 3-4 sides, if not, spray on some Rinseless solution. 2 dip in your Rinseless buckets, agitate with MF towel, and dry.

[@davidricciardelli7889]

Thank you!

[@as680783]

If you're just doing a 1-step (single stage) enhancement on an average sized car, say, a Toyota Corolla or Ford Mondeo, I'd probably use four pads. No matter how many pads you use always clean it with a brush or use compressed air to keep the pad's pores polish free after every series of passes.

[@diydetailofficial]

Using compressed air on pads is great for the person selling you pads, horrible for the pad itself. Also it puts some very nasty dust in the air.

[@davidruggles996]

Well done guys. Tried out your rinseless for the first time yesterday. Wow it is powerful stuff!

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s packed with emulsifiers for sure! Have you experimented with diluting it even lower than a capful per gallon? Just from your experience playing around with it…I love getting feedback from the front lines:) -Nick

[@DriveWithAndy]

What is the name of the towels you use? I used really soft micro fibers in the past and wonder if they absorbed the coating too much

[@diydetailofficial]

Pearl weave towels

[@haleyestes8201]

Thank you for the video! I strictly do rinseless washes on our personal vehicles due to not having easy access to a hose, etc. When using the iron remover with a clay towel and using a pump sprayer to remove it, do you need to completely rinse the iron remover off with the pump sprayer and then dry, or do you suggest doing more of a typical rinseless wash (using seperate towels) to remove it?

[@diydetailofficial]

We have a video going live on Monday to explain this very process:)

[@haleyestes8201]

@@diydetailofficial awesome! I will definitely check it out. Thanks!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you for watching!

[@NeoMehta25]

Can I wash mirrors, windshield and windows using rinseless before decontamination and polish ? I haven’t seen you guys using rinseless for windows

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, definitely

[@efrainsanchez1999]

I just have one question on the towels that you use to level. Do you have to have multiple ones per panel? Are they reusable? Thank you DYI love yall!

[@diydetailofficial]

No need, only 2 towels for the whole car, one to level( pearl weave) and another as insurance wipe( plush). Once finished application, soak the applicator and towels in your wash bucket for 15 minutes or more to prevent the coating from cross linking.

[@efrainsanchez1999]

@@diydetailofficial amazing thank you for your quick reply! Just ordered my bundle thanks!

[@Lm701]

Any more videos using a random orbit sander to polish?

[@diydetailofficial]

We have quite a few sprinkled throughout the channel! Just peruse our playlist titled “Gold Standard Polishing System”

[@ethanblan435]

Regarding applying coating in a circular motion, should you do this even if it’s against the company’s direction?

[@diydetailofficial]

You can. Some companies suggest cross hatching to insure complete coverage. While it works, it also can cause more high spots, is harder on your body, and takes more time.

[@Rich--J]

A detailers dream product: Wash, iron remover, Ceramic Gloss (or Beads) and a washmit/clay towel. You can do it Ivan:)

[@diydetailofficial]

Great suggestion!

[@jimprovencher6031]

Will this polishing method and product get out water spots? Thx

[@diydetailofficial]

Water spots will not be removed through polishing. You need to remove the minerals first with Water spot remover. Then you can polish away the etching caused by the water spots.

[@ac14081408]

wow and some outfits charge 2k to have this done. Excellent work guys!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@J1Z06]

And, people pay it!!! I'd never pay that! I do it myself. It's not difficult, very time consuming... but worth it in the end.

[@Carlos.Rivera]

Those 2k will cover shop bills. Above $400 will be a ripoff

[@jackieflynn7731]

I find it hard to tell the difference because the truck color is too light and too super clean. I don’t see the difference. Maybe try it on a dark color vehicle 😊

[@user-be8rd1pt5b]

Can I use my DA Sander with compound for light paint correction?

[@diydetailofficial]

Absolutely

[@user-be8rd1pt5b]

@@diydetailofficial Thanks. Most every video on compounding uses a larger rotary tool instead of these small DA sanders, so I appreciate your time and effort in showing what's possible with the tools we already have!

[@DetailingBreakdown]

Guys, I see ur working in an enclosed garage. Maybe talk about the need or not need of a mask(lung protection) with your coating. Nice video

[@diydetailofficial]

Great suggestion! Our coating is definitely NOT a super overpowering odor, but obviously wearing a respirator is the best way to protect yourself. I used to wear a respirator while detailing cars all the time but it got super uncomfortable

[@vinsdragons8021]

How many years does this ceramic coating last? Do you ship to Australia?

[@diydetailofficial]

3 years, carcareco.com.au will have it soon.

[@RAZERSDRIVER]

What to do with clay towel after finishing the panel? Rinse it or put it into wash bucket with rinseless? I think it will do mess in the bucket with rinseless wash. Should I use second bucket with just water for clay towel?

[@diydetailofficial]

Definitely rinse the clay towel off when you’re done to get the iron remover flushed out. And then the easiest thing I’ve found is to store it in a bucket of water or rinseless … you could for sure get a separate bucket if you want. In my shop I’ve always found a daily use for the clay towel, whether on a maintenance vehicle or simply to clay windshields. Even on your own daily driver you can have the bucket around and just clay the bugs off your windshield on a random Tuesday lol.

[@RAZERSDRIVER]

@@diydetailofficial Thank you!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you for your question.

[@autoaesthetic]

Is the iron remover and clay mitt enough to remove existing sealants?

[@diydetailofficial]

It totally depends…that’s a great question though. The abrasion will definitely have an effect but it depends on the sealant, when it was applied etc. That’s where a high alkaline APC soak or two might help strip it. Ultimately that’s why we polish before coating though…because that will typically ensure you’ve removed everything before coating

[@autoaesthetic]

@@diydetailofficial thanks! That’s what I always figured. Pretty hard to test for too because you don’t always know what product might be on the surface. Exactly why an enhancement polish is standard operating procedure for coatings in my business.

[@chrisginoc]

What sander model/brand is this?

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s the Menards home brand

[@dougswist7547]

Don’t you need to do the iron remover on the glass also?

[@diydetailofficial]

You can if you want.

[@WesleySutton]

Yvan…can your spray wax be used as a replacement for 3D One compound?

[@diydetailofficial]

Hello, this is not a wax, it’s a polish.

[@kirkwilson5900]

@@diydetailofficial for us dummies, can you give a brief description of the differences between a wax and a polish please? Thanks for your great videos, advice, info and products. Can't wait to get some and the waffle pads

[@diydetailofficial]

Kirk, not a dummy, it’s a great question. A wax is used to provide temporary protection. A polish is a fine abrasive liquid that’s used to clean and give paint better gloss. It does remove some paint. A compound is a very abrasive liquid that is used to remove deeper scratches and imperfections. The term polish is somewhat confusing because in certain circumstances it’s a description for a product that creates shine , example a shoe polish.

[@kirkwilson5900]

@@diydetailofficial ok thank you. So polish would be the 2nd application if doing a rubbing compound type of service before waxing or ceramic coating. I look forward to trying all your products. Can't wait for the clay towel also. I use a clay pad now. Looking to update the tech used in an established mobile detail biz I'm about to acquire.

[@diydetailofficial]

@@kirkwilson5900 correct

[@britishrocklovingyank3491]

Can you use the coating on glass?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@DetailingBreakdown]

Can the coating be used on glass and wheels?

[@diydetailofficial]

Absolutely, it’s safe and effective on all exterior surfaces 💪

[@DetailingBreakdown]

@@diydetailofficial niiiice!

[@mills2424]

What sander did you use?

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s a Menards home brand

[@Carlos.Rivera]

Spray polish or spray compound?

[@diydetailofficial]

Both, cut is very adjustable with pad choice

[@alvin3502]

whats the rpm of the sander that you are using?

[@diydetailofficial]

With a short stroke machine like this, use it at full speed.

[@alvin3502]

@@diydetailofficial I think the one I have has 3 speeds (7000,9500,12000) which I think it's too fast

[@anth115]

When will your pads and polish be ready to buy on carzilla?

[@diydetailofficial]

We are waiting on both the pads and labels, mid November would be realistic.

[@maximelefebvre8987]

@@diydetailofficial même chose pour la clay towel?

[@diydetailofficial]

Le clay towel est disponible , si vous demandé à Carzilla ils va les importer.

[@maximelefebvre8987]

@@diydetailofficial peux t'on commander de votre site directement et faire le shipping au quebec??!

[@diydetailofficial]

Oui, mais les frais d’importation sont haut.

[@trentoncook8487]

How much can a sander with your pad and polish cut? As much as a normal da polisher?

[@diydetailofficial]

No, much less

[@trentoncook8487]

@@diydetailofficial I had some red towels that even after washing left some dye on the paint of a white car. Would this combo help me to remove? Specifically using the palm sander vs a da?

[@diydetailofficial]

@trentoncook8487 yes, or park it in the sun a few days

[@trentoncook8487]

@@diydetailofficial thanks so much! Just ordered

[@Detailpops]

When you said pearl weave was that TRGs towels ?

[@diydetailofficial]

None specifically, there are many great towel sources .

[@Detailpops]

@@diydetailofficial oh I meant Yvan mentioned pearl weave I wasn’t sure which that one

[@diydetailofficial]

Pearl weave isn’t a towel name, it’s a type of weave that’s sold by many retailers.

[@kingelosor3119]

@@diydetailofficial Can you recommend another microfiber towel source or brand? Of course besides DIY Detail towels

[@diydetailofficial]

The Rag Company, Luxury Microfibre, IDS Car Care, Microfibre Tech to name a few.

[@AdamOke]

Can I just use ceramic gloss every 3 months rather than a 3 year and/or 5 year ceramic coating? I should add that I have a brand new car that is used as a daily driver. This is no show SUV, but I take pride in ownership.

[@diydetailofficial]

A coating provides better protection from bird droppings, insects, water spot etching, and marring.

[@JimmyMusignac]

@Yvan Do you have a rotary phone at home? lol 😀

[@diydetailofficial]

No

[@JimmyMusignac]

@@diydetailofficial Nick said that.

[@StrengthCoachFelix]

As a diyer that just wants a shiny car, is a polish enough for a black car with swirl marks? Don't care about getting the swirls out

[@diydetailofficial]

100% yes. I call this approach a gloss enhancement

[@StrengthCoachFelix]

@@diydetailofficial thanks!.....now I have to buy more car detailing products when I said I was done for now 😅

[@as680783]

@@StrengthCoachFelix Don't you just love it?!

[@diydetailofficial]

Our polish and pad will be available in October.

[@diydetailofficial]

We all love more stuff.

[@PeteyMcSavage]

Yes waffle pads finally

[@diydetailofficial]

Only the best!

[@peternemeth4947]

2nd

[@diydetailofficial]

Humberto is difficult to beat.

[@stephenlouden480]

where's your gloves?. you got iron remover on your skin. no good..other than that great video

[@diydetailofficial]

You ever forget to wear gloves and then look back and say what was I thinking?! This was one of those times. Just about the only time I'm always wearing gloves is during coating, but yes for iron remover as well. It's sometimes tricky when you're dunking a wash mitt in a bucket because the water/soap/rinseless wash solution can get in from the wrist and then you end up taking the gloves off anyway lol

[@stephenlouden480]

@@diydetailofficial yeah as soon as I get anything on my hands I panic run to clean hands then throw on gloves. I did a coating once and then forgot to wash my hands and some girl was like oooh your nails are so shiny. haha I used nail polish remover to get it off didn't even need to take the da polisher to my hands. lol. keep up the awesome videos

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you, and FYI the active ingredient in DIY Detail Iron Remover is the same as perm solution used to curl hair.

[@AlwaysSearching..]

@@stephenlouden480 bet you’re fun at party’s 😂

[@cormaro13]

@@stephenlouden480 no need to be a pun lol its ok if the chemical gets on you, what do u think is in the rain when it falls dumb dumb ? Lmao

[@The_Cyberz]

Those shirts are terrible

[@diydetailofficial]

Version 2.0 coming soon 😂

[@The_Cyberz]

@@diydetailofficial 😄

[@as680783]

@@diydetailofficial Yeah, thinner stripes that are only about 3 or 4 inches vertically. It's a very subjective thing is styling though.

[@diydetailofficial]

Do you like the new shirts?

[@stephen1503]

I like the idea of not needing an insane amount of power to polish the vehicle. Sure in a shop that’s cutting super nasty paint the hyper strong machines have their place to move fast. But I think even for the part timer just whatever machine spins and can attach a pad is all you need. Anything that’s not your hands really.

[@diydetailofficial]

Exactly! I look at this like “gloss enhancement” - literally anybody can do it. It’s not aggressive enough for real *serious* defect removal…but that’s the beauty of it. It’s safe, especially with the waffle pad because that sucker keeps the paint insanely cool (we will have our paint correction section with polish and pads up on the website soon). So you get an easy way to add shine and/or prep your ride for a ceramic coating. Win win :)

[@stephen1503]

@@diydetailofficial plus for the obsessive out there, you can get away with an enhancement 2-3 times a year where as compounding out swirls that often might not leave you with much paint to polish 😅

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, you could, but every time you polish, it’s removing paint. The best option is to add our Ceramic Coating then maintain it properly.