How to ceramic coat a brand new car! Step by step DIY guide

Wondering how to apply a ceramic coating to your vehicle? This is the video for you!
Here's a list of the products we used:
Incredible Suds: bit.ly/Incredi...
All Clean (All Purpose Cleaner): bit.ly/AllClea...
Iron Remover: bit.ly/3GfY4iM
Fine Grade Clay Towel: bit.ly/FineGra...
The Drying Blanket towel: bit.ly/TheDryi...
Panel Prep: bit.ly/DIYPane...
DIY Detail Ceramic Coating: bit.ly/DIYCeramic
The "Standard" Edgeless Buffing Towel: diydetail.com/...
#ceramiccoating #autodetailing #jeep

[@diydetailofficial]

You can purchase the full DIY Detail line here www.diydetail.com

[@DetailingMadeSimple]

I appreciate the education Yvan and Nick 💪 Especially how you don't need an expensive polisher. I can't wait to use the Coating.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you, looking forward to your impressions.

[@thesamsquatch5224]

One thing I love about the product line is the simplicity and the effectiveness. Be methodical with your prep, do your best not to overthink and you get a phenomenal result! This jeep looks great and its only going to get better! Also great work on removing that tire sling, that's a big pet peeve of mine lol

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@marklittleton1309]

Fantastic video! I just recently applied my first ceramic coating (Gyeon Mohs Evo) and wound up with a few high spots. My lighting was less than ideal, and it flashed VERY fast! If you did too large of an area, well, high spot for sure. Your coating looks like it allows a bit more wiggle room, and that's good. Everything in your line that I've tried so far has been very impressive. And you two work so well together in your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you Mark!

[@thesamsquatch5224]

The moment we've all been waiting for! I hope you're having a great day!

[@diydetailofficial]

You too!

[@chriss3959]

Very simple, straight forward. Excellent video! Great tips, I like the circular application method to minimize high spots

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@troywasacase5741]

And also with the panel prep is Nick doing it while he is buffing the The Polish off. By using the panel prep as a lubricant to take off the Polish.

[@diydetailofficial]

It can be used that wat

[@millerdetailing4176]

Excellent video guys ,enjoy the products and love the matching red sneakers even more 😂. On a real note thanks again for the video and hope you both have a great week.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you!

[@johnathancooper4663]

Ohhhhhhhhh yeahhhhhhhh!!

[@diydetailofficial]

Excellent 😊

[@armandoontiveros1303]

Can’t wait !

[@diydetailofficial]

The wait is over

[@WesleySutton]

Great video

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@samchahal9869]

I use shammy towels for drying.

[@diydetailofficial]

Use them but know they can be scratch risks :)

[@vontoyam]

Wonderful video!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you very much!

[@Ecdetails]

Thanks fellas dope video and super informative!!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment

[@Ecdetails]

I always learn something especially ways to improve the decon and clay bar stage. Thanks for making the video!!

[@diydetailofficial]

Happy to help!

[@neilwalker5041]

The coating looks great to work with and it looks like gloss was definitely increased! Do you recommend one or two coats of coating? Thank you guys for another great video!

[@diydetailofficial]

One is enough, if you want to do 2 give it a few hours between costs, or better yet, 2-3 years.

[@ShineAndPreserveDetailing]

Hey guys, great video once again. If the vehicle didn’t need any polishing or decontaminating, could you have done Rinseless Wash instead of a wash with incredible suds? I know that you mentioned Rinseless Wash leaves nothing behind so that is ideal prior to applying a ceramic coating. Thanks

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, your choice of wash.

[@BXGreen]

I was a little surprised with brand new Jeep that u didn’t choose the rotary.

[@diydetailofficial]

We show different techniques.

[@havingtoomuchfun4806]

Making detailing fun, ✅

[@diydetailofficial]

We try.

[@mattleibbrand5169]

Can I use either Incredible Suds or Rinseless Wash without the All Clean? I also plan to skip the polishing step, do you recommend the microfiber coating applicators or the foam ones for beginners?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, here’s a video showing a full coating installation on a new vehicle without polishing. The applicator that comes with our coatings is best. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3zZZZqNjrRrerssi=7Ato19RGm3nZJQ0i

[@kevinforwood8506]

Can you do a 8 yr coating and go over with a 3 yr coating

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, it’s what we call the Stack. Apply the 8 year, and 2-8 hours later the 3 year. kzbin.info/www/bejne/roW1aHyqrdSVZ8Usi=QZEzowts_pTDIys5

[@Coneicus]

Could you swap out the full foam wash for a rinse less wash?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@rjyokum]

Can you do more than one vehicle with one bottle of ceramic coating?

[@diydetailofficial]

On average 2 regular sized cars.

[@barryyoung8617]

New vehicle owner. Is it necessary to add the polish step. I've recently seen one of your other videos and the polish step was not added. Just curious.

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s best to polish, but if you’re sure the dealer didn’t apply anything you will be fine.

[@Santitostiros]

Can you still do the polishing and ceramic coating with the rinseless wash method?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes you can!

[@NeoMehta25]

Sorry for noob questions, a very noob first timer here… just so I understand, we wipe off polish with a panel prep in a low nap microfibre towel, right ?

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s one option, alternatively you can also use a Rinseless dampened towel.

[@dominic24332]

The ceramic bottle does it come with the applicator also

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@NRSPU2]

What polisher and pads were used in the video? Thanks

[@diydetailofficial]

Gold Standard Waffle Pad, and a 5 inch random orbital sander

[@flytyingguy1]

Question the polish you are using is it an all in one like 3D speed? Is there any compound in it? Great Video guys . Also what ceramic coating are you using? I understand it’s a DIY coating but which one?

[@diydetailofficial]

Our DIY Detail Gold Standard Polish is a pure abrasive, it contains no protection or fillers. We used our 3 year coating

[@troywasacase5741]

Hi I noticed that the all clean that's used on the tires is more foamy Then the all clean that you put on the Jeep does the Jeep get a 30 : 1 ratio and the tires get a 15 : 1?

[@diydetailofficial]

15/1 for exterior

[@MrFdxdoeboy]

Curious why you guys wouldn't rinse after using the foam Cannon before the contact wash?

[@diydetailofficial]

Extra lubrication

[@joelpasserell4525]

Great video..Few questions...how often do you the flip wipe off towel to a new dry side? Also, I'm having an issue with dust being attracted back to plastic/fiberglass panels and storage bins removed from Harley to coat off the bike. I do my panel prep wipe using Gyeon's spray & within a min. dust particles are settling on the part again. Is there any way to remedy that? A body guy working @ Harley dealership told me to use straight 91% IPA, which is naturally anti-static. Any truth to that or what would you recommend? Do you think dust settling on the metal coating after leveling it will be a visible issue?

[@diydetailofficial]

If you’re waiting long enough, your leveling towel will not get damp. Our Panel Prep is also naturally antistatic. Prep, dry, and coat piece by piece.

[@joelpasserell4525]

@DIY Detail Thanks. Good tip. Yeah, I was trying to do assembly line coating. I just did a $170 order so may have to pickup some on next one.

[@Mike-ny5fm]

Even though you didn't use a protective drying aid, you could use Rinseless Wash right?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@nic6974]

This may have been asked already, but you can use the graphine 3yr product on everything even glass? What about brake calipers?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, you can use it where you want.

[@theunkownmr.562]

If i want to also remove water spots, where in the decon process do you do that on?

[@diydetailofficial]

You would decontaminate with the PSD Towel and iron remover, then rinse off and *then* use your Water Spot Remover

[@JohnBackman-y9t]

1. How many cars (regular sedan) can one bottle of 5 year coat? 2. Will I get a deeper gloss if I apply 2 coats?

[@diydetailofficial]

Normally 2, 2 coats of the same coating isn’t a game changer. For the best gloss and durability, the 8 year stacked with the 3 year 2-8 hours later gives the best results.

[@JohnBackman-y9t]

@@diydetailofficial I've read comment sections where the 5 year gloss is suppose to be the glossy king. Would a 5 year + 3 year stack give the best gloss vs the 8+3 year, but just less durability

[@Mwap439]

for the 3 coatings you offer, how long application can the vehicle be taken out in the elements and get wet. How long to wait until 1st wash?

[@diydetailofficial]

You can drive the vehicle one hour after applying the coating, but we recommend waiting one week to actually wash the car. At which point you’re free to use the drying aid of your choice, including Ceramic Gloss or Quick Beads, following that Wash

[@tazatwal7761]

How many coats usually we need to do of ceramic coating..? Only once or more at a time ..?

[@diydetailofficial]

Only one coat.

[@HannahsGarage]

Hey guys - my wife and I are buying a new CRV soon that is being made in the factory this week. If we take it home 2 or 3 weeks from now, is the paint able to accept a coating? Or does it need to gas out longer?

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s ready the second it leaves the factory.

[@HannahsGarage]

Right on, thank you!

[@kevinelia7123]

Where does one get that clear bucket with measurements. Thanks. I’ve used your polish. So far it’s amazing. It made my black trim on my Jeep look new!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you, a local restaurant supply should have the buckets.

[@NeoMehta25]

How many bottles of 5-year coating will I need for coating full 2023 genesis gv70 car including wheels and mirrors and windshield ? … I guess it is mostly same size as the one in this video

[@diydetailofficial]

One, and you should have leftovers

[@dougswist7547]

Could you use rinseless instead of incredible suds ?

[@masanta]

My exact question.

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@stephen1503]

Quick 1 steps > everything Better for the clear and I just have more fun not being stuck in one spot for so long.

[@diydetailofficial]

True.

[@Carlos.Rivera]

May ask the Speed of the buffer?

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s a single speed orbital sander.

[@thesamsquatch5224]

I'm not certain of an exact speed but with rotary I know Yvan likes lowest speed. And with DA more than likely the same. Slower speed, no pressure and you're golden

[@diydetailofficial]

Exactly the lower the speed the better the result.

[@maximelefebvre8987]

@@diydetailofficial with any type of polish?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes. Heat is your enemy when polishing.

[@mingoreyes1]

So, is ceramic coating better than McKees?

[@diydetailofficial]

All good

[@atmos6350]

I bought the Ceramic Coating kit and it came with one waffle pad, how frequently should I be cleaning that or as I’m going? And should I be wetting it?

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks for the support! Best to clean the pad between each 2x2 section pass, we recommend the pad washer or this method: kzbin.info9l4jIyhreWQ

[@Sean-ij3mi]

Love the video, I was wondering if the coating can help prevent scratches/swirls?

[@diydetailofficial]

Very light scratches and swirls, yes, but definitely not going to promise that a coating will prevent scratches :)

[@imtrop1278]

What was nick spraying on the towel as you were polishing

[@diydetailofficial]

DIY Detail Panel Prep

[@Arash.vahidzadeh]

Hi. Can I use also ceramic coating on car screen I meant navigation system?

[@diydetailofficial]

You can use our interior ceramic, can’t speak for other brands

[@mikhailsmelik9529]

When you dry the car without a drying aid why don’t you use rinseless wash as a drying aid?

[@diydetailofficial]

Not a bad idea at all, just faster in the moment

[@lukepyron7468]

Looks good! Did you dilute the All Clean for the presoak? Also, could you presoak with All Clean and then remove that with the rinseless?

[@diydetailofficial]

We diluted 15/1, and you would be best to remove it by rinsing. If rinsing isn’t an option, you can use DIY Detail Rinseless Wash in a sprayer to flush the surface of All Clean and Dirt.

[@lukepyron7468]

@@diydetailofficial awesome! Thanks.

[@diydetailofficial]

@@lukepyron7468 thanks for your question.

[@lukepyron7468]

@@diydetailofficial 👍🏻 Thank you for the advice and quick responses.

[@kgj1119]

do you recommend a panel prep after the polish?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, it’s your last line of defence.

[@chrisminns8280]

So tar and glue remover is not nessary for new car. In preparation for ceramic coating ?

[@diydetailofficial]

Only if there is tar or adhesive to remove.

[@leesmith2867]

Do you guys recommend a paint thickness gauge to check clear coat before polishing? If you do do you have a certain brand ?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, no particular brand, but make sure it reads both ferrous and non ferrous.

[@mingoreyes1]

How long does the ceramic coating last?

[@diydetailofficial]

3 years, and in a month we will be launching 3 new coatings with durabilities of 3/5/8 years.

[@dianeruiz0721]

After you removed everything that’s on the paint you’re adding polish. Doesn’t that seal up the pores that you’re trying to keep open for the ceramic? It’s that step that doesn’t make sense to me. It seems like it would be sealing up the paint before adding the ceramic. Can you explain the logic behind that?

[@diydetailofficial]

A polish is an abrasive. You’re thinking the term polish as in shoe polish, which is a wax or sealant. If you prefer think of The Gold Standard Polish as a compound.

[@NeoMehta25]

Can I wash, decontaminate, panel prep, polish car outside in open away from direct sunlight, then drive to my apartment garage and start applying ceramic coating on it ? So that it can stay indoor for about 24hrs ?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, but you can also apply the coating outside. Also the DIY Detail coatings only need one hour of curing.

[@NeoMehta25]

Cool, I am worried about the dust settling in due to wind in between applying coating… And also dust settling while I take it into garage for overnight parking

[@aquaman6489]

My car only has 600 miles on it and I'm looking at trying this since you make it look easy. The car currently has a sealant on it from myself and whatever other wax/sealant the dealer used I'm sure. How do I make sure that is all off? Is the polish doing that?

[@diydetailofficial]

The polish process is a great way to remove a wax or sealant. You don’t need to overthink whether it’s getting everything. Just trust the process, make sure to use panel prep before applying the coating and you’ll get amazing results

[@dougswist7547]

Do you coat the glass also? If doing this by yourself, do you do one panel at a time? Won’t the applicator dry as you are swapping back and forth?

[@diydetailofficial]

Hey Doug, I usually coat glass last. One window at a time is fine, our coating is very forgiving. If you miss a high spot…and find it later…just put a couple of drops on your applicator, wipe on high spot and immediately wipe with your towel. It takes about 20 minutes for the coating to start to harden on the applicator, so no issues working alone.

[@dougswist7547]

How do you clean the applicator after done? Or do you throw away?

[@dynoflyer07]

How long will the coating last?

[@diydetailofficial]

At least 3 years depending on maintenance and driving conditions/garage or driveway parked etc

[@DetailingMadeSimple]

Hey Yvan and Nick. I'll be using the Ceramic Coating on a BMW this weekend. How many hours should I wait until topping it with ceramic gloss with your coatings?

[@diydetailofficial]

There’s no need to top the coating. If you insist wait 8 hours

[@DetailingMadeSimple]

@@diydetailofficial awesome thank you. Good to know! Cant wait to use it tomorrow

[@diydetailofficial]

Let us know how it turns out for you.

[@NeoMehta25]

I have been gathering all the products needed to ceramic coat my new white car… unfortunately, I see the drying towels and levelling plus buffing towels are out of stock here im Canada… I got my drying towels from “The Rag Company The 1500 Drying Towel” but unable to find which kind of towel should I use to level and buff both interior and exterior polish and coating… any help in finding me one much appreciated…. Thanks… and also number of towels required for one…

[@diydetailofficial]

A Pearl weave towel

[@NeoMehta25]

@@diydetailofficial both for levelling as well as final buff ?

[@diydetailofficial]

@NeoMehta25 yes

[@ethanblan435]

If I were to use another company’s glass specific coating and the 5 year coating on everything else, what order would you recommend? Windshield or paint coated first?

[@diydetailofficial]

Usually I coat glass last

[@dailyDIYdude]

What did you prep the Jeep with AFTER the polish?

[@diydetailofficial]

diydetail.com/products/panel-prep

[@davidwebster6005]

Since ceramic gloss and quick beads are a drying aid, does that mean i spray it on while the vehicle is wet right after the wash?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yep!

[@davidwebster6005]

@@diydetailofficial Great! Another question: I am sold on you and see that you make great products. I am wondering what the difference is between ALL CLEAN, and the orange citrus all purpose cleaner at Home Depot. I am asking because the APC at Home Depot is $13 per gallon and yours is $50 per gallon. Thank you

[@diydetailofficial]

@@davidwebster6005 DIY Detail All Clean is very concentrated. Most store bought products dilute 3/1 or 5/1 , DIY Detail All Clean is 15/1 for heavy cleaning.

[@davidwebster6005]

How many gallons can be made from one ounce of rinseless wash? Thank you

[@kevinforwood8506]

Do you need to clay bar the car

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s best to decontaminate

[@henrymartindelcampo2205]

IPA wash after the polishing?

[@diydetailofficial]

Spray our panel prep on a towel and wipe down all exterior surfaces before coating👍

[@WesleySutton]

Nick that sponge is expensive 😂

[@diydetailofficial]

It’s free if you follow the instructions.

[@tonyjparrish3536]

What da sander are you using

[@diydetailofficial]

One we purchased at the local hardware store for $25. Any sander will do.

[@tonyjparrish3536]

Thx

[@atmos6350]

I just ordered a ton of stuff from you all including the 5 year ceramic coating kit, my Model Y just got PPFd on the front, what are the steps for the covered parts vs the bare paint?

[@diydetailofficial]

No difference between the 2

[@atmos6350]

@@diydetailofficial awesome thanks, so just to confirm, can I use my 15mm DA (Milwaukee) with the same gold standard kit to correct the entire surface? And if I am considering replacing some emblems should I be putting them on prior to those steps?

[@jeca7869]

Hi! Do you guys ship your products here in Philippines? Do you have amazon? I really wanna try your product but when I tried ordering on your website, I can't change the country on the shipping details. Thanks!

[@diydetailofficial]

Not yet, but Amazon is coming soon. If you have a company you like buying detailing supplies from, ask them to contact us.

[@NeoMehta25]

Did I miss the panel prep step in this video ?!

[@diydetailofficial]

At the 15min mark you see Nick following Yvan doing the panel prep while Yvan polishes.

[@NeoMehta25]

@@diydetailofficial thought so… cool, Thanks

[@diydetailofficial]

@@NeoMehta25 thanks for the questions

[@NeoMehta25]

@diydetail - I have been seeing this again, Sorry for noob questions, a very noob first timer here… just so I understand, we wipe off polish with a panel prep in a low nap microfibre towel, right ?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@rampagebbq]

Jumping

[@diydetailofficial]

Unfortunately

[@mikeybroe1]

is incredible suds a pure shampoo or does it contain polymers like rinseless?

[@diydetailofficial]

Pure shampoo with an industry leading level of surfactants and emulsifiers.

[@mikeybroe1]

@@diydetailofficial perfect

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@mikeybroe1]

@@diydetailofficial no problem, are there any plans to make a rinseless without polymers similar to n914?

[@diydetailofficial]

Our Rinseless, even though it contains polymers, leaves the paint clean, and nothing else. Polymers is a term that encompasses many things.

[@music-wd4ed]

the nano there is no instruction safe like temperature for applying also there is nothing info about the spec of the product like how match Si02 % have in this nano.

[@diydetailofficial]

The temperature range is 50-100f. We do not publish that information

[@music-wd4ed]

@@diydetailofficial And what about the % of the SIO2 ?

[@rampagebbq]

Let me have it

[@diydetailofficial]

You got it.

[@rampagebbq]

The suspension is killing me

[@diydetailofficial]

No need to wait any further.

[@derekbelton5932]

I think you mean suspense 😆

[@diydetailofficial]

Check out some Rampage videos, you will see he has a wonderful accent. Possibly talk to text isn’t as accurate.

[@rampagebbq]

@@diydetailofficial talkin text hates the Scottish accent

[@jamesparkins9244]

Get to the point. Too much gabbing and attempt at comic relief. Great Ad though.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@glenzee9083]

You polished yhe vehicle in horizontal strokes only, not alternating and then went directly to coating the vehicle? You won't be touching my car 🙄🙄🙄

[@diydetailofficial]

It makes no difference as long as the surface gets polished.