How to Ceramic Coat Your Car at Home

[@Trash2TreasuresOFL]

After watching this video, I got excited, picked up a towel next to me, and ran straight to my garage. But then I dropped everything in pain remembering that my car needs a good paint job first.

[@carminecarlone2869]

😭😭😭😭

[@tptt4]

me too but then i realized i don’t have a car

[@Trash2TreasuresOFL]

@@tptt4 🤣🤣🤣

[@AshishSharma-tf7hx]

​@@tptt4me too, but I realized I don't even have a garage 🤔

[@cod2573]

Me too but then I realised I park my car on a public road, under a tree which drops sap, leaves and bird shit on it 😔

[@jamram9924]

Then run through an automated washer and destroy the ceramic coating (which the majority of my customers did after they were warned not to do so) 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@PREDATOR07]

Nope.

[@teem5642]

How do you maintain it? And how long does it last. Talking mainly about those coats you can buy in stores

[@jamram9924]

@@teem5642 I used a spray wax or enhancer as I dry my vehicle. Apply in 2’ sections, in the shade with clean microfiber towels. Give it brief buff, turning the towel after each application for even coverage. Don’t allow the most to dry on the paint surface.

[@blonded3598]

@@teem5642just wash the car with a high quality wash and wax soap then ceramic detail spray. APPLY ON PAD FIRST then put it on the car and wipe with a microfiber towel. Dont spray the detailer on the car first very important

[@teem5642]

@@blonded3598 appreciate it. Saves me messing it up haha

[@jayibakumarra]

Forgot the IPA before applying :(

[@MsIndieRay]

Whatever you're charging for your service it's probably not enough. Excellent 💯

[@chickencurry7642]

The only reason I don't clean my car to the point where it looks like a new one is because of some a**holes living in my area, who would scratch nice looking or clean cars when you have parked in a public place and leave your car unattended...

[@theBassSmith]

That's why God made ring cameras

[@123fuhfrtgfh]

Hot tip....use the iron remover as your clay lubricant, because it's also removes limescale. This will mean you use less iron remover and get get a better result.

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

... and that, boys and girls, is why we pay professionals like this man, to do it properly for us! 😉

[@denzeljackson6505]

In my opinion that is 100% how it's done you can't get any more perfect prep than that. Only thing guys look at the paint carefully to to determine if you need a compound or if a Polish alone will do the job

[@NoNonsenseJohnson]

I was just about to say that it may not always be necessary to compound heavy cutting, and always if possible try to check the thickness of the paint. No hate or anything he done a mighty fine job. Just not every car needs the heavy cutting.

[@ruheluddin9384]

Must you use a machine polish? I don’t have that. Well, I have a drill n multitool, maybe I can use them and just buy the polish heads separate?

[@ruheluddin9384]

Which ceramic product do you use?

[@rot_v]

Depends on the paint, you can get away with a heavy compound on most German paints, even black!

[@Carbine6082]

Definitely I'm gonna be able to do that at home

[@cataca91]

uh yes, find the means to do it

[@_GandalfTheGrey_]

I just ceramic coated my car at HOME thanks to this video 🤙

[@autoclean]

Yes, this is awesome to hear. 😊

[@theBassSmith]

😂 horme is where the car is

[@cspray5386]

​@@theBassSmith Horme is where the heart is , too.

[@vdubskiee5356]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@h62628]

Straight to the point

[@semmoney5686]

Wish had a indoor safe place to work on my car and do nice things like this.

[@mr.nobody9646]

Pro tip: give your car to a detailing shop for polishing and the you do the ceramic coating at home. This way you can save a ton of money while getting a perfect finishing.

[@NaymitMayne]

First it depends on the state of the car. You can ceramic coat a car with just light polish

[@dealerhealer3673]

If you can leave black scratch and swirl free, you got my respect!

[@TdwageLuTher]

ever tried a synthetic decontamination towel? way more surface area than an actual clay and it wont scratch like clay with proper lubrication .

[@user-rf1qh3ho2y]

Can we have a list of the iron remover and polisher you use ?

[@user-yv8pe2ih5y]

Is it compulsory to wax before ceramic coating

[@dm6368]

Does ceramic coat repels pollen or dirt? How to keep it clean?

[@angelgomez5928]

Ceramic coating do you use?

[@user-vc7th6uj5m]

How much the ceramic coating cost for Camry 2017

[@macabreseryeph]

Does the foam pad applicator hardens after using it to ceramic coat?

[@user-rc2pc7vp2n]

You have a lot of product, bro, especially the polish

[@radiomaster200]

I’ve seen some people apply a ceramic coating is circles and they say it’s easy to not get high spots for beginners, are circles a good way to do it as well?

[@jackbauer8699]

When I’m polishing why doesn’t all the polish come off while buffing with a microfiber towel

[@cliftonsargent1572]

What do you like to use for tire/wheel shine?

[@cabalozachristopher]

no flash time on ceramic coat?

[@anthonynieves6614]

U cannot use iron remover on all cars big mistake people

[@wanmukhlis6872]

Can iron remover used on the glass?

[@VangRyanVang]

I know you said paint prep solution but you didn’t show the step. Most folks need to visually see that prep

[@madcannagrow2833]

Is paint prep solution isopropyl alcohol?

[@2471dan]

I tried doing it with fush & chups and it was way better!!! Plus upside you can eat it later

[@whendidiask5616]

Do I need to dry the car between the wash, decontaminating and clay baring process?

[@donperry101]

What about if you don’t have a garage can you use a car cover ?????

[@johniii8147]

The CARR

[@mattnielsen7639]

bruh. do NOT start with heavy. least aggressive first and then only get more aggressive IF NEEDED.

[@sherviee]

Incorrect always compound before polish… more aggressive to least aggressive is the way to go.

[@ohboy2592]

@@sherviee😂😂😂 nope, 99% of cars do not need a compound. You are just thinning the clear coat even more for no reason. Most detailers I know dont even have a compound anymore.

[@adisurd]

@@ohboy2592I’m a cheap bastard. I’ll skip polishing altogether and go to ceramic coating. My car will be a year old when I do that.

[@user-ci2xg7rq5y]

​@@ohboy2592for 99.99999% of people the amount of clear coat you remove is completely irrelevant. You could compound and polish at least 20 times before you're even getting close to causing a problem. Reality is unless you're wet sanding you're removing an imperceptible amount of clear and although clear coats are getting thinner it's still not relevant. We should be telling people the truth that they aren't going to hurt anything so they feel confident enough to do it. I can understand that detailers don't know the vehicles history and have to be on the safe side but it's getting ridiculous in the industry this fear of removing too much clear coat. Unless you fall asleep with a DA on the paint you're not going to hurt anything.

[@hytak18]

Literally nobody in history who knows what they're doing would do this.

[@danielgolladay]

Definitely didn’t just do mine and have it start pouring right in the middle

[@stevenyoung6415]

and the pigeon is waiting for the car to come out from the garage the next morning. Depth Charge dropped... SCORE! Car owner... WTF!!! :-{

[@satberhoxhaj3347]

You missed the diluted alcohol wipe before ceramic

[@curse6of6me6]

Whats with the tape down centre of bonnent?

[@lukelawrence6007]

Detail shops this product costs $995-2k for them to do it

[@evansteeves5888]

Yea due to the fact it takes 10-13 hours to do alone (heavily depending on size and shape of car), most of that cost is working hours and maybe $150-200 worth of products. If I were to have a detailing business I wouldn’t charge less than $1200 for a job like this otherwise you aren’t making much money. Also depends on area and cost of living.

[@t3rdc377]

If I can get down to one car a day I wouldn’t mine doing it for 800

[@edgy179]

Or a clay mitt for easier hse

[@mykofalco]

forgot ipa and you can't wipe off ceramic coating immediately. you need at least 90 seconds to flash first. don't misguide people.

[@Fedayeen77]

Dis is how you ceramic coat ay HAOOORRMM.

[@sedanzzz_guy2488]

Remeber read the product instructions I let mine flash for 3 minutes before removing when it’s cool outside because otherwise the product wipes right off leaving the car unprotected

[@Erix7810]

Negative ghost rider. That active ceramic ingredient bonds almost immediately to the surface. What you’re wiping off and removing is the liquid ‘carrier’. This is not your grandpas car wax we are talking about.

[@SayanOfRagnarok]

Why do people do wheels first if when you wash the car the dirt from the top will drip onto the wheels again no ?

[@racing747]

Is it worth it for white vehicles as well? I just purchased beautiful White Lexus RC 350 but don't see many if any detailing videos on white paint

[@TheFighterBros]

Of you love your car if course. Also if it really is new you probably don't have to polish it

[@MrChuckwagon55]

What do you think of right rinseless washing?

[@isaiahluna4607]

Mi jefe dice no clay bar porque la polish la quita

[@anthonyjacksonjr4812]

👀👀👀👀💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@Neojaw]

Does rubbing the iron remover into the paint cause scratching from rubbing loose contaminants into the paint? Just wondering, I’m sure it’s little more effective in removing the iron though

[@autoclean]

It is likely that this method will cause micro scratches. But, the purpose is to remove all contamination ready for the first stage of paint correction. It's not recommended to start paint correction before completely removing all contamination, you will ruin your pads too. Any marring or swirls caused by the decon stage will be removed in the paint correction stage

[@Neojaw]

@@autoclean that makes sense I’ll start doing that then. Maybe I’ll do first spray down with iron remover let it sit then rinse. Then 2nd spray down I’ll rub/wipe after majority of contaminants are off. Cuz some people just do a spray wax, but still want decon. Don’t wanna return the car more scratched

[@JuanDiaz-jo1rw]

It's 3 days to fully cure not 24 hours.

[@glutenfreeegaming8747]

This won't fly in Canada. Water only unless you go to a car wash.

[@testtestlast4306]

Surely you're joking? Thats crazy

[@glutenfreeegaming8747]

@@testtestlast4306 Lots of craziness up here. We want to move.

[@KEVINSURIEL]

For the heavy compound can you do it to the entire car before moving on to the fine polisher?

[@dream-zf1th]

yes of course

[@dream-zf1th]

dosnt matter what order or time between

[@TortugaDeRio]

ORRRR NORRRRRR!

[@wilhelmtyskeberget2107]

He washed his beetle in direct sunlight 😂🤡

[@RICHYSUNCLE]

I’ll pay someone

[@TheImpactProductionz]

No ipa before hand?? And just outside in the wind etc? I mean….atleast try to do it in a garage but hey whatever worked for u. I’m sure u do just fine.

[@geocane5844]

Damn that's alot

[@lilesm6476]

Don’t you need an ipa solution before adding the ceramic 🤔🤔

[@Erix7810]

Waste of time if you use good towels to wipe your polish.

[@garyredmond1890]

Yes, IPA / panel wipe should be used before applying any LSP to ensure a good bond.

[@ohboy2592]

@@Erix7810no towel on the planet will remove polishing oils alone

[@mightymizzar9672]

what's the benefits of a ceramic coating?

[@jeffdwtf]

A thin glass-like layer that protects your paint.

[@mightymizzar9672]

@@jeffdwtf thank you

[@albertovargas7271]

Also. Help you take car if your car when your do washes at home it makes it more easier to wash

[@norm379]

NEVER NEVER USE A BUFFER..

[@garyredmond1890]

Explain why.

[@mollagwenchana6372]

May pag-asa pa mabuo sila. Triple effort si lalaki dapat

[@111ARR]

So the waxing step is not required when applying a ceramic coat?

[@autoclean]

No, you only need one type of protection, in this case ceramic coating

[@111ARR]

Schweet. Thanks for the response. 👍🏻

[@t.f.3305]

​@@111ARR with clean paint, apply ceramic coat, follow their directions on container, ANY ADDITIONAL COATINGS ACT AS A BUFFER to protect the ceramic. You can wax, and seal, three layers

[@farqualeetali4022]

​@@t.f.3305 Ceramic coatings are better than wax for many reasons. One of them is that ceramic coating doesn't attract contaminants like wax does. They also have a better hydrophobic effect than wax or sealant and leave your paint with protection but without the additional color altering properties like wax. If you're paying good money for ceramic coating, why would you use an inferior product over it? If you really want that extra protection, pay for a good one, wash your car properly every week, follow the instructions and if you really want another layer, use a maintenance ceramic spray.

[@t.f.3305]

@@farqualeetali4022 That actually makes sense

[@danielirjones1678]

You can’t ceramic a car oitside

[@JanKowalski-bj7ob]

not everybody got polish mashine its not cheap ;d

[@LandonsBuildz]

If you can’t afford some polish then you shouldn’t be worried about how you car looks. Also a drill with an attachment works alright

[@farqualeetali4022]

You don't need a polishing machine. Elbow grease works fine. But if you want the best result, you better open up the wallet.

[@LandonsBuildz]

@@farqualeetali4022 you’ll definitely have inconsistencies with doing it by hand. Most everyone has a drill and that works okay

[@albertovargas7271]

Nah just get a compound and finished polish but by hand to do it by hand because if you go with a drill it can make more scratches

[@RajeshRajRamayanKoothrappali]

Nice , first

[@SilverDomUK]

Then 2 days after you have done this, it rains and all the dust and crap in the rain settles on your car. When it dries you have a car covered in dust spots so it's time to wash the car again!! Repeat.

[@cyprianokongwu5998]

Exactly my dilemma at the moment 😂😂

[@AvatarKid4]

And don’t do it outside

[@denzeljackson6505]

Don't think it's a good idea to agitate the iron remover chances are you gonna scratch your paint with brake dust and other metals that's on the car other than that perfect

[@phuongshane.tran1990]

Too much efforts..

[@jimg6476]

Lots of work. No wonder detailer charge $ 1,000 ip.

[@JuanDiaz-jo1rw]

I pay $370 for my 2023 pick up truck for a 7 year ceramic coat package.

[@keithmichael5839]

Get it done professionally... consumer 'ceramic' car products are difficult to work with, especially on a black car/truck. Or simply wax your vehicle every 3 months... it takes less than an hour, it's inexpensive, and it protects the paint.

[@ohboy2592]

Many consumer grade coatings are just as easy as applying a wax and you get a much better result

[@keithmichael5839]

@@ohboy2592 would u recommend one, because the two that I've tried have been just abysmal to work with. They were sprays, so maybe that had something to do with it, but it was not manageable with a black truck. If there's one I should try, please advise. Thank you.

[@ohboy2592]

@@keithmichael5839 I have used turtle wax hybrid solution ceramic spray wax and their seal n shine. Both are easy to apply and offer great shine and protection. I like the UV for summer. I think a good carnuba wax is hard to beat on shine though. On daily drivers I got a good 9-11 months of protection. Literally spray one pump per panel, wipe off and then buff. Took me 10-15 minutes to do my truck. Both of these are sprays. I didn’t believe the hype until I tried them.

[@ohboy2592]

@@keithmichael5839 sorry, I was thinking you were another post. I’m trying DIY detail 5 year coating soon. Gtechniq is very easy and I’ve used it before. There’s a few others. Do you watch any KZbin detailers?

[@GREightySix]

@@keithmichael5839 Armor Shield IX, Carpro Cquartz & Crystal Serum Light - all 3 of those are great and easy to work with ceramic coatings.

[@andreah8305]

Toooooo many steps!!!!! Said the adhd-er

[@nickcross3109]

Or if your thick and buy a overpriced beatle then throw the car away 😂

[@Guri75029]

Can i wax after polishing and before wiping with IPA ?

[@fatih-fx1gi]

How much ?