Installing My Favorite Paint Coating | The Dual E30 M3 Detailing Series

[@Joe-CD_71]

Matt, I was kind of struck by your comment at 6:47 about how you would replace this coating at 12 to 18 months. My car is a "half-daily driver", garaged at home and driven to a covered work garage three times a week, and if the weather is bad I'll drive my Suburban. I'm guessing I'd get maybe three years out of CSL + EXOv5 if I went that route? I've been debating to myself about going diy or having a shop do a pro coating, but I keep coming back to how super-cool it would feel in the morning to see my shiny car and think, I did that.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yep, you'll get much longer on a car that isn't used as much. I'd say 3 years would be a safe bet.

[@johnwalters878]

Matt, you crack me up when you smile all giddy over the Mirka, lol. You are not wrong though.

[@danpfeifer7618]

Matt, Diamond Glass is fantastic, and yes any sort of drying aid will get smeary on it. Just dry with a glass towel and all good.

[@Froztinc]

My world's results of the Glass Coating has been amazing. I installed it on both of my vehicle's over a year ago that sit out in all of the elements 24/7 through all driving conditions and I'd say the coating has just diminished which I'm going to do a fresh installation soon.

[@jeffc6832]

I think Diamond Glass may be a good option for the Rivian and Raptor, as it is more abrasion resistant than a lot of glass coatings. The particle size of the coating solids must be pretty small based on the way it just gets absorbed into the glass, so I wonder if that helps durability because it isn't just sitting on top like some coatings do. My wife is much like Michelle in that she destroys drawers and has zero ability to manage her wipers. The coating has held up pretty well for her, and reapplication down the road is just as easy as the initial install. It does have a higher speed break than some, as it doesn't move off the glass real fast until 45-55 mph, so its a good option for vehicles that see a lot of highway use. Apparently the prep spray for Diamond Glass also has nano-diamonds in it as well, and I think it is supposed to act as a bit of primer for the coating. I figure the Swiss are pretty particular about this sort of thing, so I'll spend the few extra bucks on the prep spray they designed to go with it. There were quite a few people who didn't follow directions and used a different prep for both the glass and paint coatings, and then proceeded to leave negative reviews about the products. All I know is...I followed directions, used the right products and have had zero issues with these coatings. They have all been performing really well.

[@HannahsGarage]

Really excited about the Gentleman Brewster-themed bucket package. Something about that rich, dark green just needs to be in my garage.

[@Patrick-sd5bz]

@obsessed garage You should really give DIY 5 year coating a shot. The slickness every time I grab my door handle is intoxicating.

[@leftyo9589]

looking at doing their stack later this year as after 4 years my csl/exo v4 is nearing the end of itslife.

[@fluorescentblackhole]

This video sold me on coatings

[@ROBERT-eg4ys]

Hey Matt. Have much CSL/EXO would I need for 2019 F150? And can this be done outdoors? I don’t have any indoor facilities that I can do a coating on my truck. Thanks for all the had work that you do. I’m in CT. Matt what gsm are the towels please?

[@YuriTarded-hf1nv]

Bottle of each

[@Spirit2TT]

Don't waste your money. Look into Apex Surface Protection BC7 or Ivan's DIY Detail coating lineup.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I would want the 50mL bottle just to be safe. If you use suede applicator, one bottle should do it. Many of the other sop up more coating. I find I use more. Yes, you can do it outside. Just do one panel at a time.

[@Wewawewa123]

Looks like you could add some felt furniture pads to the battery packs for a little protection against the paint

[@robertsc]

When are you guys open a shop in germany/europe? I would buy so many stuff from your website

[@nickcangelosi1836]

I don’t have to bend over, as he leaning on the wall supporting the cabinet….lol….classic….had me laughing so hard…..Nothing beats that good old fashion Jescar Powerlock and Collinite combo, esp. on a RED car, you get that Deep Deep Wet Brilliant Red look, STUNNING.

[@briandewitt163]

I like your explanation of clean versus dirty. Good insight to your approach. “Live life dirty” yeah ok sure but then clean it up. Pigs lay in mud to cool down and keep bugs off. We have a/c and bug spray and indoors. 😂

[@RonBrown-m3i]

With regards to paint depth gauges, wouldn't getting a reading on the door jambs as a baseline be a wise move. I've read that the paint levels in the jambs are lower and that could serve as your caution level. Say you get 75 microns on the door jambs, and say the car is ranging 90s-120s. You could set the 75 micro level as a reference point that is more specific to the car. I would imagine it would be less likely for complications like body filler (bondo) as well. I'm not a paint guy. Just curious.

[@larryvelezbx]

Matt, did you polish the headlights? I think they are just pure glass and can be polished but I’d like to confirm that before trying to hammer at them.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I didn't, but you are right.

[@bobkoss280]

What brand are the gloves?

[@nomad509]

Almost as a product placement but in a bad way, I find it ironically hilarious the TRC video reflects your worse nightmare. Let me just say I'd love to help assist on ripping those Hex lights out of their studio when you come to visit! It would definitely be a good time because those lights have no place to exist anywhere, especially in a detailing studio. The flexibility of the CRE lights highlighted in the Rag Company garage tour is what every car guy should aspire to have without all the nonsense.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I'm down!

[@Skdjiejxuje]

What happened to the coating applicator from meguairs that you loved at sema ?

[@atdautospa]

I can polish an entire vehicle with less than two batteries I wonder if maybe there’s something wrong with yours? My go to cutting pad is coarse blue wool from Rupes and I don’t have any issues with it but I’m also used to cutting with wool over microfiber so maybe that’s playing a role. I pre-ordered my cordless Rupes from OG back in November and I’ve been blown with it. It’s my favorite machine to polish with and I have the Milwaukee DA, and 13 other flex and Rupes machines to compare with. I’ve seen videos where the Rupes team states different things play a role in battery usage. Anyway love the content and appreciate what you and the team do. Can’t wait to see the new HQ!

[@MikeGDetailing]

Thanks Matt. The comment of nano diamond special windex was good 😂. The only thing I didn’t like about diamond glass is that it doesn’t repel water at low speeds like other glass coatings at 35 mph. Application is super nice though.

[@Danny-sp9yu]

Do you like the look of csl/exo or powerlock/collinite better?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Sealant Wax Combo will still look slightly better.

[@armanbrown2302]

How do you know when its time to get a new pair of towels while doin a coating

[@ObsessedGarage]

You can feel the towel getting slick and overloaded.

[@asaholey]

Just curious, is Obsessed Garage related to Princess Auto?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Nope

[@TommyPickIes]

I put mohs evo (1coat) + skin on my car a week ago after getting scammed by ceracoat professional coating and I'm ecstatic with results.

[@stevelafara6953]

Do you use the same combo on PPF?

[@ObsessedGarage]

You could.

[@richardmesser1091]

What kind of watch was that in this episode

[@jknepp23]

was just looking for this comment lol. No way he is wearing an old school SKX007

[@Captain-Donut]

🙏❤️ Love from Scotland ❤️🙏

[@billbuss7542]

What’s your favorite polish to use on an older car that’s in decent shape?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Griots Fast Correcting Creme

[@CleanerCars]

I think many of us are ready for the "wife ready" alternative glass coating.

[@larryvelezbx]

About the build quality - since this was a homologation car and BMW just wanted to beat Mercedes at DTM Races - they designed and built a race car first and then had to sell to the public because of the rules. So it is possible it was built to race spec quality and they picked off the best chassis to make the race cars. By the time the E36 came around - the bean counters might have got their hands on the project and likely controlled the cost so each car would not be a money loser. So it is possible these were built at a loss at the time - I know they did not sell well and sat at dealerships because it was new and the 325 had more torque from the 6 cylinder. Maybe a BMW historian can shed some light on whether these were built better than production cars so they can be raced.

[@Spirit2TT]

Better coatings out there than Gtechniq and you don't even have to waste time layering. BC1 or BC7 from Brian at Apex Surface Protection or DIY Details new lineup. Just as easy to use, longer lasting, and great maintenance products.

[@Shane9_9_00]

The reason you can’t find a good applicator is because you haven’t tried the diy detail red foam applicator. It’s hands down way smoother and better experience than anything else.

[@ObsessedGarage]

That is way too big.

[@jeffc6832]

​@@ObsessedGarageare you sure you're not looking at the rinseless sponge? The red coating applicators that he is talking about are the small circular ones with the strap that goes over your fingers (like the old blue Optimum ones). They're thin and not any wider than your hand. I haven't used them a ton lately, but I remember liking them. They don't hold onto product at all and are easy to get into tight areas.

[@ObsessedGarage]

That's too big.

[@GeorgeGraves]

The bmw e30 m3 guys are making fun of this guy left and right. It's hilarious.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Ha, ha... Why don't they just come here and tell me? I'd love to see that. I'd bet Brett Raymond is the ring leader.

[@GeorgeGraves]

@@ObsessedGarage They would have, but they fell asleep listening to you yammer on. I'm not sure what professional ass-kisser on your team convinced you that people would like to hear your pearls of wisdom, but they aren't doing you any favors.

[@GeorgeGraves]

I guess you bored them to death. Dude - you're not interesting. I know you have a lot of nut-hanger so you can't see that - but give it up dude.

[@ObsessedGarage]

They know where to find me.

[@GeorgeGraves]

@@ObsessedGarage Pfff. Who do you think you are? You're no one. They ain't coming to you ding-bat.

[@f87nick]

mhhmmm

[@whitegoodman7465]

Plastic barrier microfiber applicators been a thing for years lol..

[@ObsessedGarage]

Did I say they weren’t?

[@Bosszl23]

100K E30 are you out of your mind , I wouldn't even buy a lower power car , for that less money I get a brand new G80 M3 Which world are you in ?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Just Google price E30 M3.

[@richardmesser1091]

The world of good taste

[@Spirit2TT]

The world where Matt thinks a $100K bottle of wine tastes better than a $100 on price alone. Like he said, those people not willing to spend the money are not the customers he's going after. Well, he seems to forget his target audience are detailing professionals that look to maximize profit. I'm an enthusiast, but know better. Thank god he's not in my world of litigation advisory services.

[@Spirit2TT]

@@ObsessedGarage No idea what you are talking about with an average under 70K. Keep hanging out in the garage calculating GPM in pressure washers and selling it to the unintelligent. You sound as smart as the govt. now.

[@Bosszl23]

70K it's not a classic, I wouldn't even buy that car lol

[@Jose.G.Y]

0:23 the marketing pitch, Destination OG is great for wives and families 🫡