The Best Ceramic Coating For Your Car - From The Dealership?

[@jeffreyrobert9460]

Phil I’m so glad you’re releasing longer videos again

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks man! Me too!

[@kimnewling5728]

Agree

[@loic4691]

More Phil for us 👍😉.

[@Cumminspower365]

Hi Phil some of the dealerships charge as much as 1000 for spray wax along with all the other fees some dealerships are snake pits !

[@usa1camaro377]

I spray my drying towel with a rinseless wash before each use. I use the rinseless wash as a drying aid too.

[@ufar134]

How do you do that spray it on

[@Gmoneygrip1960]

Not only are you the best detailer online but 1 of the best salesman I've ever seen! Ty for all the tips...

[@404notfound.....]

Haha ya I never trust the dealership. They aways push there complimentary no charge cleanup if I go there. It's obviously declined every time.😅 Great video phil!!

[@MirandaDetailing]

Exactly! Thanks man!

[@ronayotte3571]

When I bought my Ford Ranger in 2019, the dealership tried their hardest to upsell me on a ton of things... including "ceramic coating"... the "coating" (Simoniz Gloss Coat) started at $1500, he kept reducing the price and made the final offer of "coating" the truck for $600. I told him that for $600, I could buy a true ceramic coating, coat it myself and do my truck 5 times (I used GTechniq Eco v4, I still maintain it with GTechniqC2V3 and it still sheds water like a duck after case to 5 years!). I bought the long Buff Brite sidewinder nozzle... it is a game changer!

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@davestewart9146]

When I bought my new truck back in 06 the dealer talked me into coating my vehicle, I was uneducated then and boy that was a huge mistake, I now had major water spots that seemed to be sealed under whatever they used, never again, great video Mr and Mrs Phil 👍😁

[@MirandaDetailing]

Aw man! That sucks!

[@kimnewling5728]

I wouldn't trust the dealership either. Even if they show you the bottle i wouldn't believe it. If the dealership "Detailer" put it on, i wouldnt trust it was done right. Im sorry for being so negative, but ive seen a few dealership shops in action and seen their results. Not good at all. A lot of times they damage the paint. The birds that sing beautifully sometimes move off to forage for food in a different area. Around here most of the song birds are gone for the winter. The ones that stay i put food out for them. Appreciate the hard work putting together these videos folks. Cant tell you how much they've helped me. Large thank you. Hi wife.

[@johns4407]

Ahh the 765 CFM 200 MPH EGO blower! I just bought it today myself! That coating on the Camaro is insane for the snow foam like dancing off the surface.

[@neilwalker5041]

You have been getting great results with the primer polishes for a while. I am definitely paying attention. Thank you for another fun video.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Definitely! Thanks! 😎👍🏼

[@tee2008j]

Nice a double video in one thanks Phil showing everyone not all dealerships are equal

[@petebrandstrom1038]

Camaro paint looked beautiful. Ford dealer tried to sell us a ceramic coating on her new car. I asked about application process and the product, 7 year coating. Spray on, come back once a year and they will “check it out”. No sale. I don’t think the dealerships know what they are selling.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Good choice! Such a scam.

[@btbd2785]

Labocosmetica Fiero is an excellent Primer Polish. You can coat your vehicle right after using it too. The Dr Beaslys NSP obviously did a great job hear with making sure the Crystal Serum Lite bonded well to the surface of the Camaro👍

[@michaelm1739]

Dude super video and thanks for the tip on rejuvenating old towels. Also, the application of Turtle Wax (TW) Wet Wax on the door jams, that makes the next wash so much easier. TW has come a long way in the past couple of years and their Hybrid line is testament to that success. Have a great Holiday season. Looking forward to more informative tips in 2024.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks so much!! 😎👍🏼

[@JoeAndMattsDetailing0]

Don’t trust the dealerships when they say they’re going to put a ceramic coating on your car. It is not true and my business I had a few cars where the dealership claims to do ceramic coating. Nope.

[@mygt8a4re]

Hey Phil, Happy Holidays! I'm almost surprised how you reacted to the foam soap on the ceramic coating. Almost naive seeming, hahah. Once you go ceramic, you can't turn back. When I sold my ceramic coated Acura, and bought my Ford a couple years back, I was disgusted the first time I washed it. Be safe, Happy New Years my friend!

[@MirandaDetailing]

I know right! I love coatings! 😎👍🏼

[@briansymes2936]

Great job on the SS I wish more people would stop using dealership “ceramic coatings” what a scam.

[@MikeGDetailing]

Great video. Agree with you on the nsp's. They have been great and have worked with many different brands of coatings I have used.

[@Spirited282]

Another great video Phil, you have me convinced once my coating is done in a few years i will try and polish myself and try NSP Polish. (My SUV is a dark metal grey) The harder decision is which ceramic since so many exist. I am actually anxious to try a different coating but mine cost me good $$ so will patiently keep it for a few more years.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks! What coating did you use on it?

[@Spirited282]

@@MirandaDetailing I had a 5 year Ceramic Pro applied back in 2021, it has still held up but i am anxious for something new

[@millerdetailing4176]

Great video Phil ,definitely not a fan of dealerships applying and over pricing people for fake coatings. There pricing definitely doesn’t match or line up with what was promised to the customer. Another way large businesses can try and take away jobs from the smaller ones. Hope you and everyone have a great weekend and thanks for all the great content.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks man!

[@kayceegeorge8486]

Great video man!! I probably didn’t follow But what was the coating that was applied on the camero?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. It’s Crystal Serum Light. Love that coating!

[@wescat2]

Phil great video as always. I may have missed it, but have you use Dr. Beasley's NSP Glass polish yet?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks man. Yes we have. I have a few videos coming out soon that show us using it.

[@wescat2]

@@MirandaDetailing Thanks I definitely look forward to that. I know you love your windshield coatings

[@CC-iz1yg]

I use the turtle as a drying agent and love it

[@rickdolton-h8j]

great video again Phil! was the coating just Gtechniq CSL or was it topped with EXO? from my understanding, CSL is the base layer but EXO provides the water behavior on display in this video

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Thanks. It’s CSL on its own. CSL is extremely hydrophobic on its own! It doesn’t need to be topped with EXO to preform like this! 😎👍🏼

[@TripleGAutoDetailing]

Love these videos Phil. Definitely need to get that dog hair removal attachment for vacuum. Beading soap is dope!! GGG 😎

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks man!

[@tedlym.3390]

If only someone could investigate what the Ford "STEALERSHIP" actually applied to or didn't apply to that beautiful Bronco. Thank you,

[@JoseRodriguez-ph3bz]

Awesome video! Couple questions. Not sure if u want to share but how much do u charge for maintenance wash. I been doing more ceramic coatings now and not sure if I'm charging accordingly. Also, I love your shop clock! Where did u get it? Thank u, love your videos!

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Sure thing. Usually our 3 month maintenance details are $200 and 6 month details are $250. Price may vary depending on size of the vehicle and dog hair usually.

[@JoseRodriguez-ph3bz]

@MirandaDetailing THANK YOU! Never thought of it that way. That is soo helpful!

[@MirandaDetailing]

@JoseRodriguez-ph3bz you’re welcome

[@T-Moss777]

My cousin wanted his new Jeep coated and I’m not sure what the dealership put on it, but it was impressive coming from a dealership. Not sure what Jeep used

[@MirandaDetailing]

Sometimes dealerships will use a real coating. but very rare.

[@MrChaz0409]

That green on the bronco 🤩We will need to see a ceramic coating on that bronco .. also what is that wheel mitt 😳 I need one 😎‼️

[@MirandaDetailing]

Its beautiful! The mitt is this bit.ly/4cfZx5Z. Use Miranda10 for 10% off when you buy stuff at Carsupplieswarehouse.com

[@MrChaz0409]

@@MirandaDetailing thank you

[@katiecannon8186]

My last VW, a 2020, had a great coating. But pretty sure it was a polymer sealant. Which they reapplied every 9 months for a total of 4 recoats. Cool offering which the dealer no longer offers. lol.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. That’s pretty good. At least they said you could come back and reapply. They don’t even say that anymore. At least everyone I talk to they say that.

[@katiecannon8186]

@@MirandaDetailing Yeah it was a dealer specific offering. Not a general VW thing.

[@notorious_ji9762]

Hey Phil and Jess, did you guys apply the coating to the windshield as well?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi byes we did apply a voting to the windshield also.

[@tomszyb7834]

This car looks like a diamond 💎💎 in the sun 🌞 great job ❤❤

[@davidboyce6427]

Easy answer Phi and Jessica: Those birds were silent because they were flabbergasted with eyes wide open from their gloss on the Camaro 👀😱👌

[@MirandaDetailing]

🤣😎😎

[@kennethrohde7234]

Pan recommends your channel….looking for tips for my Rescue vehicle at work!👍

[@MirandaDetailing]

Awesome. Welcome!

[@SupremeKid98]

Great tip about the towels

[@carljackson6942]

Hi I just bought a 2024 Camaro collectors edition. It has a tri coat black metallic paint on it. When I first got it I put some torque ceramic spray on. I want to take it off so I can ceramic coat it. I’ve looked at it and it really doesn’t need paint correction. But I assume I have to polish it to remove the spray. I don’t want to cut into the clear coat but leave the best surface possible before applying the ceramic coating. Thanks for your advice in advance

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Congrats on the New Camaro! All you need is a light polish to remove anything on the paint and make it look its best. What polishes do you have?

[@carljackson6942]

@@MirandaDetailing Adam’s polish that came with the kit and the white, blue, red sponge buffing pads plus a microfiber pad

[@carljackson6942]

@@MirandaDetailing what would you recommend?

[@MirandaDetailing]

@carljackson6942 Ok. Yeah a light polish with that and whatever pad is their medium density will remove anything on the paint.

[@carljackson6942]

@@MirandaDetailing ok thanks

[@badformtommy]

What do you recommend to “unclog” or decontaminate my CSL coating that is two years old. I use CP reset for my contact wash.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. I have this video on unclogging CSL. Decontaminating a Ceramic Coating! #ceramiccoating #detailingtips #detailing kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH-Zp41nmrCIaaM

[@14uncfans]

Hey Phil, is it true if you put a quick detailer on your car windows, they will not create frost in the AM?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Man I wish. Nothing can beat nature. Moisture and cold temp will always Casie issues for paint and glass. No way to avoid it. It will make it easier to clean however.

[@alvin3502]

Damn the CSL beads the soap like crazy😯😯😯 do other coatings like diy detail, carpro, gyeon have the same effect? I have never seen a coating beads the soap like that

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Oh yeah we have had most coatings we apply do this. When the soap is mixed a little thinner it does this. This is just one layer of GTECHNIQ CSL.

[@brandongraham5565]

I currently detail at a dealership with the goal of becoming a professional mobile detailer , they use a product called permaplate which is some sort of sealent /wax that we spray on and spray off and they charge the customer $1,000 for it. 😔 I however will add a bit more protection to the vehicles there by adding Adams graphene detailer and I buy and use professional products and get made fun of for it but I look at it like this . I detail cars there the same way I would on my own as a business owner and it gives me a chance to see what chemicals I like but the things I see go on there is a shame. You should see what they use to wash cars with. It litteraly looks like a wool pad and it traps dirt and debris in it attached to a mop handle and the soap bucket is a mop bucket 😂 ,brand new hellcats and other high end cars getting scratched

[@MirandaDetailing]

Aw man! That’s crazy! At they have you there to at least keep some of those methods at a minimum.

[@richardseem7948]

Amazing video and content good friend

[@jinxtacy]

A lot of dealerships when you purchase a coating, you're purchasing the warranty of the coating. The coatings are already applied to the vehicles because if the cars come back in better shape you have happier customers and there's less work when prepping it for the next customer. Not to mention the cars just look better with your license plate placard and whatever sticker they stick on and act as advertising. They don't put a coating on your car from the time you hit finance and receiving. It has to be already on the car. Granted I think these coatings are a bit of snake oil. Salesmen come to the dealership to offer the service and put some flammable stuff on top and light it on fire so it leaves a bit of soot and the paint is fine and the black stuff comes right off. It's like your typical state fair tactics and let's face it care salesmen are first nd foremost salesman. They know people. They don't know chemistry and they can be sold and accessories are where dealership money is made. Mudflaps, carpet mats, bugshields, wind buffers, etc. Especially if you see a super cute young girl outside of the salesman who is going to give you dealership options it is a pretty lucrative job. Most cars will have this stuff preinstalled and you'll see it on the sticker as well. TL;DR Unless it is scheduled then most likely the dealership coating is already installed and how much of a coating it is up for debate, but I wouldn't pay for something that I get for free just for a guarantee.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Thanks for sharing. Maybe some car manufacturers do, but when a new car comes in to dealerships they have plastic on the panels and if they had a true coating on the paint that plastic would not adhere. Same goes with any dealer stickers applied at the dealership. Stickers, vinyl, and ppf, can’t adhere to the paint after a coating is applied. That’s how we know the dealers don’t use true coatings. They are only selling a warranty as you said. No coatings are applied. Again it’s very rare that a dealer actually uses a true coating, but there workers definitely don’t take the proper time it takes to apply them.

[@vinumcoupe5555]

Hi mate, I have a suggestion. Thought I’d whack it in here as it’s your latest vid. You know when you’re detailing and there’s no chat, just music? Well I think you should put some sort of chime in when you hold a product to the screen or you put words on the screen. I’m often working away on my Mac ‘kind of watching’, and I’ll look up and think ‘bugger, he’s changed chemicals’. And I’ll hit the rewind button. Now I’m not just suggesting this for me. It will help give the products more focus. And, I don’t think any other channel does it. Might be a pain during editing. Oh and don’t make the chime annoying ok? :) maybe a sound like a cork being removed.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. That’s a great idea! I’ll work on that. Thanks for the tip!😎👍🏼

[@vinumcoupe5555]

No probs. Us aussies don’t get a lot done. But we are thinkers. :)

[@SupremeKid98]

Cilajet 😂 love the new logo!

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks man

[@SupremeKid98]

I’ve noticed that about your hands/vacuuming 🤣

[@keithfirebird7618]

Dr Phil doing liposuction 😉😂 8:48

[@MirandaDetailing]

😂

[@derekbelton5932]

Enjoyed the German accent there Hans and Frans 😂

[@MirandaDetailing]

🤣 you’re the only one who caught that!

[@derekbelton5932]

You’ve come to pump us up 😆

[@ericyin3066]

Most dealer now offer lots of detailing services, but the quality of the service is terrible. And their price is super high.

[@KiloRomeoOscar]

Love how the true ceramic coating rejected anything that touched it, was that CSL on its own or was it topped with exo V5?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Thanks. It’s just CSL on its own! 😎👍🏼

[@DerPic]

Which foam cannon holder was that on the bucket?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. It’s this. bit.ly/3GzSVky

[@Detailpops]

Wash your towels with 1oz of vinegar in the rinse tray, and it helps a ton brother.

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks man. Yeah I’ve tried all the tricks. Still over time towels will stop absorbing. But like I mentioned when they get damp then they dry better.

[@Detailpops]

@@MirandaDetailingoh yeah for sure. I always have a bucket with a little water with apc, and towels go straight in once they applied sealants. They can get expensive. Have ya tried the new harbor freight grant ones?

[@MirandaDetailing]

I haven’t yet. Heard they are good.

[@Detailpops]

@@MirandaDetailing yeah pretty cheap and soft ! 😁

[@JoeAndMattsDetailing0]

Dealerships, they claim to do ceramic coating on cars, but they don’t

[@richardseem7948]

Customer probably paid 1k ar least 4 that crap.camaro looks fantastic brother

[@tucksmith8300]

Dealership coatings is mainly a paint sealant and they call them a protection package

[@MirandaDetailing]

Exactly!

[@declanflaherty8958]

It would be interesting to wash the Bronco with a true cleaning shampoo which could bring back that “ceramic coating” from the dealership. Probably won’t in this case but I usually try to give them the benefit of the doubt

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. I thought about that. But it was just a few weeks that it was “coated”. Definitely a scam. Too bad.

[@declanflaherty8958]

Definitely! I had 2 cars which were “coated” by dealerships and the owners were distraught. A lot of cash for 1 wash wonders.

[@MirandaDetailing]

I know right? Man..I wish I could just make some deals with dealerships and they would charge what they want and then pay us to apply a proper costing. They can up charge all they want and still pay us at least 80% of the total they charge their customers. Most dealerships are too greedy to even think about that.

[@dfd4688]

Is there a more scientific way to determine what you believe to be the case (coating no coating ). Dealers often offer a warranty when a mobile Detailer offers a supper coating what is the quality of the warranty? Thanks for video.

[@MirandaDetailing]

No there isn’t. Dealerships are not forthcoming with what they do to the vehicle. They often don’t understand what they are selling how to explain what a coating is or how it should be applied. Their warranty is nothing but a limited contract that the customer pays for. Nothing but paper. What a detailing business like us offers is not a warranty. In fact I don’t offer warranties because it’s not good business practice. I warranty on vehicle protection is only a good as the maintenance of the vehicle. Example. One can offer a 10 year pro coatings with a warranty. However the customer never washes it or brings it back for proper maintenance. What good is the warranty to either person? I instead offer our maintenance service every 3 or 6 months to make sure the vehicle is looking its best and the coating is doing its job. Warranty’s are useless faulty paper contracts that do nothing. Proper care will always win out.

[@dfd4688]

@@MirandaDetailing thank you for taking the time to reply and sharing your perceptions with me. I can see benefits in your strategy. As far as I can tell not many customers know how to care for their vehicle’s cosmetics and offering professional quality service as you do is perhaps both a wonderful contribution and a wise business strategy. Congratulations on all success in business and here on KZbin. Thanks again and cheers to you

[@sikkinixxmc]

Just had to remove water spots that a customer financed a coating from the dealer for $1500!!!!!! How can they sleep!?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Man thats horrible!

[@illiyakuryakin3092]

What is “APC”?

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. It stands for All Purpose Cleaner. Each product line has version of APC’s.

[@BRITTGYPSY]

Nice video. A pet hair removal video would be good for those who’ve never had to do it. Short pet hair can really thread itself into the fibers and can be difficult to remove to a novice. Your demonstration in this video was excellent!

[@MirandaDetailing]

Thanks! We have tons of dog hair videos. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqepiH-Ii7hkmM0si=CcI2u17WN382-Kn3 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnXcfoygmrmBmKMsi=BuK-WFch0pmDfLYP kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKm8YqeHbLBgmNksi=H-KENIXdvLnYwdoj kzbin.info/www/bejne/baaXn6WAgb14ms0si=fT6OY5NVNqf6IyVa kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3fclalnmbOGfrssi=xX1MWf5Q6_aDvkEs kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWrHqJV4ZrBqhposi=klW5LWr2blKpeYhq

[@audieconrad8995]

As disappointing and dishonest as the stealerships can be - job security for you!

[@MirandaDetailing]

Very true!

[@btbd2785]

they hire the most inexperienced of " detailers" then they say it's been"coated" what bs.!! dealerships are so corrupt!

[@MirandaDetailing]

Very true.

[@jjjjjjjjjjjhjjjjjhjj]

Sometimes I have a hard time washing a big truck outside in the sunlight I have spotless water but the sun can dry up the soap and wheel cleaner fast and leave spots how can I split it in half or make it easier

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. This may help. Detailing In Direct Sun? #detailingtips #mobiledetailing kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJSXnZl8qLibqbM What soap are you using. Usually soaps will soften the water and even though it leaves some spots they rinse and wipe right off. It’s better to have the soap dry on the paint than just water alone. Also if you do get some spots using the polisher to apply a wax or sealant will remove those easily.

[@jjjjjjjjjjjhjjjjjhjj]

@@MirandaDetailing thanks I love that video! I’ll try to split the truck in half when washing. I’m wondering do you charge any additional fees for card processing fee ? Also do you charge any rescheduling fee for a no call no show I had this happen and they want to re book

[@MirandaDetailing]

Hi. Awesome. We don’t charge any extra for card fees. Everything is built into the price. As far as no show charges we sometimes do that depending on the customer and situation. Read through our Customer Acknowledgement Form and you will that. form.jotform.com/mirandadetailing/acknowledgement-form