Super helpful video.. re-watched the APP video again as I think about doing my car. I can't help but think that as an end-user who will do the APP, the 8/3 stack, the thought of having two big bottles of GSP and APP just feels wasteful as someone who plans on keeping my car clean as long as possible without polishing for a good few years. I highly recommend, you consider selling 1/2 size bottles of both for folks like myself(non detailing pros), or even a combo pack but each at 1/2 the size.
Unfortunately at this time smaller bottles would end up costing more. We would need to have a machine specifically to fill the bottles. Once you do one car many end up doing more for friends and family once they see the results.
Planning on using C6 Hydro Lite on my Tesla that has ppf. Can I use C6 Ceramics Adhesion Promoter Polish? Thank you so much for your attention and participation. Great video
On a new truck less than a month old, what would you suggest for the entire truck. Paint & plastic. What about keeping the inside new looking also? Thanks
Great insight guys. Question: I understand any repeatable coating use their panel prep. However because of what the APP does would it be beneficial if applied right before that panel prep and coating? Thank you for all that you do.
As always, excellent video. I do have a question, maybe a few. I will be getting a new car to replace my existing one. I usually don’t get a straight answer from the dealer regarding if it’s coated or not but I’m assuming that they don’t coat it due to cost. Secondly, it is or will be around 10F as a low with salted roads, so I will have to drive the car home in bad conditions. As you know, just driving around the block will yield a salty dust coating on the car. I don’t have a garage so I will drive the car until the temps can get to 55F or warmer to coat the car. What would be the best method when it comes around to that day? Decontaminate, the use APP and then your C6 hydro lite? Or decontaminate, polish, APP and then coat?
The polishing is up to you, if you’re satisfied with the condition of the paint, then decontamination and C6 Ceramics Adhesion Promoter Polish (APP) are all you need.
Hey yvan,This is unrelated to the video but, two things. Paste wax. 1) Is it better to apply them with a DA or a rotary. 2) Would a waffle pad make a difference compared to flat pad because im planning on buying the red jeweling pad.
I installed C6 hydro light Memorial Day weekend here in the states, and it's still going strong. I'm so happy with this product. And also where can I buy a shirt? Thank you for all you do for us.
I know you've heard so many requests for a smaller APP bottle size, but I wonder if there's any way to partner with individual retailers to do this - for example when I go to CarZilla they will throw in a random 80ml / 2.7oz sample-size of various random things like tire shine.
Great video, but I have a question because quickbeats has graphene in it. Could you use that as like a mini topper to the five or the eight? I don't think I would ever try this. I was just curious and thought I would ask
Only once I applied a coating without polishing first, and it looked terrible. High spots and splotches everywhere. I don’t know why, but gloss aside, polished paint just makes a coating go down so much better than not polishing. I won’t apply a coating without polishing first anymore.
@@diydetailofficialThanks Men. Respectfully, I just can't see a ceramic coating for a daily driver vehicle. The incremental value just doesn't seem substantial enough to me. Just my perception.
Do I need to use Two layers of the 8 year coating or is just 1 enough to get the long lasting results? Incase I need 2 layers, how long between them is the best?
Use C6 Ceramics Adhesion Promoter Polish (APP) after panel prep if you want to use both. C6 Ceramics Adhesion Promoter Polish (APP) eliminates the need for panel prep.
I've heard Yvan say throw your mf towels in some rinseless solution for 30 minutes and then wash. There are microfiber specific detergents to wash your towels with also.
No. If you don’t allow the ceramic to set up in the first place, you’re fine. As soon as you’re finished with a towel, soak it in your wash bucket for 15-30 minutes, then launder as normal.
Very different, they both provide beading, but the protection offered is far superior with a coating ruclips.net/video/5St7YxOJANY/видео.htmlsi=OThN377G-1sIKfr1
Me and my detailing OCD, I would want use a panel prep and then use C6 APP afterwards. Besides the extra time that takes (which would not be too much), could this be counter productive and cause the coating to not last as long?
@gunarskozurovs9241: You have asked a very good question, and as I see no one has replied to your inquiry, I will take a stab at it. The short answer is yes. You need to abrade your existing coating if you plan to put a new ceramic coating on top of it. I personally am a big fan of the DIY Detail Gold Standard Polish system. It’s simple, which I like very much, and with the Gold Standard yellow waffle pad, it’s easy to use. Ease-of-use and simplicity should be in the lexicon of every detailer - even if you’re just an enthusiast like me. Good luck.
@@kenanshobbies9970 I'm asking from a business perspective. Situations may vary, for example, a customer has done a paint enhancement + ceramic coating at another detailer , but doesn't like the coating results, maybe he wants to reapply the coating without polishing, so I ask to go directly to APP, because it's more efficient and cheaper for the customer. Main question - will my new coating bond to the surface and will work properly. The similar situation about matte paints. How we can remove old coating from matte paint?
@@gunarskozurovs9241 again, you have asked a very good, and granular question. I would defer you to the folks at DIY Detail for their input. I personally have not had to deal with matte paint enhancement or coating, nor do I have any experience (yet) with DIYD’s Adhesion Promoter Polish (APP). My understanding is the APP is used on paint to allow it to accept the new coating. I’ve not seen any videos where Yvan and Nick use it on ceramic coatings.
Great question, C6 Ceramics Adhesion Promoter Polish (APP) isn’t abrasive enough to scar an existing coating. DIY Detail Gold Standard Polish and the gold waffle pad.
Sorry guys I have had c6 hydro lite on my car since August 24 and it has now almost failed(Scottish winter weather ) and I have done everything from chemical to mechanical decon and still it’s sheeting water very very slow beading is flat . Now I install this using the method you describe as i had an existing coating on my car so used the red jeweling pad on rotary then followed up with app(9mm da ) . So what has went wrong ? Has it not bonded correctly to the abraded existing coating ? So maybe I should have used the yellow waffle pad first on rotary for the extra cut followed by the red waffle pad .
Thank you for the reply . It’s everywhere I am afraid . I will purchase more c6 hydro lite so I can redo my Mazda cx60 in spring time ,but until then I will just have to top it with quick beads to bring back the beading and sheeting . I will use the yellow pad followed by the red that way I will definitely have removed everything off so it’s back to bare paint . Oh and I use gold standard polish aswell just in case you mite think I used a different brand of polish and forgot to panel wipe before applying the app . 😃
When will your pad washer be coming out? I’m waiting to polish my other cars until I get a pad washer… and warmer weather 😂Cleaning the pads on my first car to ever polish a couple of months ago was by far the most time consuming and inefficient part of the process.
Why do bonnets *hoods* always seem to react differently to coatings & sealants compared with the rest of the car? Every car I work on the coatings is a pain to buff off on the bonnet, it’s not just me that’s noticed this. Is it the engine heating the paint over and over?
I just had my 5 year ceramic pro coating ‘inspected’ for $180 after year one. The coating was already breaking down on the doors and corner panels. I live in Illinois so I get that the salt is breaking it down but come on.
So to help maintain that coating the people that did the "inspection" should have used some water spot remover to get the minerals off the coating. They are clogging the coating and that's why it seems to have lost its performance. If it's a true coating it is still there protecting the paint.
The detailer should have decontaminated the paint. An inspection alone for $180 seems unreasonable. A full mechanical and chemical decontamination for $180 is a good price.
One myth is that with DIY coatings you need to have them sit 24 hours before exposure to the elements…..wrong, one hour however do not wash for 7 days to have the coating fully cure.
Guess I Missed it??????? Can you Use the APP, then Apply Another Vendors Ceramic Coating without Issue?? "OOPS" I just went and Read the Web Page on it. Thanks for your replay (If ya Do).
Guys, installing C6 hydro lite soon but I’m concerned about ambient temp in garage. As temps in garage near 50 degree Fahrenheit, what are the issues and complications to look for IF the temp is closer to 50?????
Super helpful video.. re-watched the APP video again as I think about doing my car. I can't help but think that as an end-user who will do the APP, the 8/3 stack, the thought of having two big bottles of GSP and APP just feels wasteful as someone who plans on keeping my car clean as long as possible without polishing for a good few years. I highly recommend, you consider selling 1/2 size bottles of both for folks like myself(non detailing pros), or even a combo pack but each at 1/2 the size.
Unfortunately at this time smaller bottles would end up costing more. We would need to have a machine specifically to fill the bottles. Once you do one car many end up doing more for friends and family once they see the results.
Epic as always guys!!
People WILL learn from this stuff👌🏻
Thank you.
Thank you Yvan, Nick and the DIY team for taking the time to make another awesome educational video. 💯💪
Glad you liked it.
Great Video Yvan and Nick!
Thank you!
Love Yvan's clarifications like "No, the coating won't prevent the plastic from burning" 😆 -A real teacher you are.
Thank you.
What about a titanium exhaust system?
Great video, & excellent information of the product line!! 👍🏻 🇨🇦
Glad you enjoyed it!
Planning on using C6 Hydro Lite on my Tesla that has ppf. Can I use C6 Ceramics Adhesion Promoter Polish? Thank you so much for your attention and participation. Great video
Yes, absolutely
On a new truck less than a month old, what would you suggest for the entire truck. Paint & plastic. What about keeping the inside new looking also? Thanks
8 year DIY Detail Ceramic Coating on the outside, DIY Detail Interior Ceramic Coating on the inside
Will this work on my can am sxs also
It's mostly plastic
Yes
Great insight guys. Question: I understand any repeatable coating use their panel prep. However because of what the APP does would it be beneficial if applied right before that panel prep and coating? Thank you for all that you do.
With C6 Ceramics Adhesion Promoter Polish (APP) no need for panel prep.
Clean and protect
Yes
If I am using rinseless wash for weekly washes and ceramic gloss as a drying aid, will I see any benefit of applying a ceramic coating?
Yes , DIY Detail Ceramic Coatings provide additional protection against chemicals , such as bird droppings and bug guts.
As always, excellent video. I do have a question, maybe a few. I will be getting a new car to replace my existing one. I usually don’t get a straight answer from the dealer regarding if it’s coated or not but I’m assuming that they don’t coat it due to cost. Secondly, it is or will be around 10F as a low with salted roads, so I will have to drive the car home in bad conditions. As you know, just driving around the block will yield a salty dust coating on the car. I don’t have a garage so I will drive the car until the temps can get to 55F or warmer to coat the car. What would be the best method when it comes around to that day? Decontaminate, the use APP and then your C6 hydro lite? Or decontaminate, polish, APP and then coat?
The polishing is up to you, if you’re satisfied with the condition of the paint, then decontamination and C6 Ceramics Adhesion Promoter Polish (APP) are all you need.
@@diydetailofficial Thx for keeping it simple!
Hey yvan,This is unrelated to the video but, two things.
Paste wax.
1) Is it better to apply them with a DA or a rotary.
2) Would a waffle pad make a difference compared to flat pad because im planning on buying the red jeweling pad.
The red Jeweling pad is great for wax application. A short stroke DA
I installed C6 hydro light Memorial Day weekend here in the states, and it's still going strong. I'm so happy with this product. And also where can I buy a shirt? Thank you for all you do for us.
Thank you. Merch will happen this summer
I know you've heard so many requests for a smaller APP bottle size, but I wonder if there's any way to partner with individual retailers to do this - for example when I go to CarZilla they will throw in a random 80ml / 2.7oz sample-size of various random things like tire shine.
That is an interesting idea. Thanks for sharing!
Great video, but I have a question because quickbeats has graphene in it. Could you use that as like a mini topper to the five or the eight? I don't think I would ever try this. I was just curious and thought I would ask
Yes, but allow to cure for a week
Only once I applied a coating without polishing first, and it looked terrible. High spots and splotches everywhere. I don’t know why, but gloss aside, polished paint just makes a coating go down so much better than not polishing.
I won’t apply a coating without polishing first anymore.
Thank you.
You mentioned about a light abrasion to renew a coating. Can this be done across different brands of coatings or just within the DIY line?
All coatings
@@diydetailofficialThank you
Guys, How many microns is the typical ceramic coating?
1-2
@@diydetailofficialThanks Men. Respectfully, I just can't see a ceramic coating for a daily driver vehicle. The incremental value just doesn't seem substantial enough to me. Just my perception.
Do I need to use Two layers of the 8 year coating or is just 1 enough to get the long lasting results? Incase I need 2 layers, how long between them is the best?
Only one.
@@diydetailofficial how long after I applied the coating can I let my client drive it? (even if its raining)
"Who you gonna call?"
Mythbusters.
Great info, thanks.
Thank you.
Can app be used before panel prep? (If applying a different coating).
Use C6 Ceramics Adhesion Promoter Polish (APP) after panel prep if you want to use both. C6 Ceramics Adhesion Promoter Polish (APP) eliminates the need for panel prep.
will washing the microfiber towels remove the ceramic coating material that's in the towels?
I've heard Yvan say throw your mf towels in some rinseless solution for 30 minutes and then wash. There are microfiber specific detergents to wash your towels with also.
No. If you don’t allow the ceramic to set up in the first place, you’re fine. As soon as you’re finished with a towel, soak it in your wash bucket for 15-30 minutes, then launder as normal.
Since C6 APP is so efficient, availability of an 8 oz bottle would be great.
Unfortunately it’s cost prohibitive to change the bottle size.
Is it fair to say it’s a 3 year wax? I know some people love a wax, but aren’t familiar with coatings
Very different, they both provide beading, but the protection offered is far superior with a coating
ruclips.net/video/5St7YxOJANY/видео.htmlsi=OThN377G-1sIKfr1
Can we use APP to open the paints pores before using another companies panel prep? Will that allow for better cleaning prior to coating?
Once you apply C6 Ceramics Adhesion Promoter Polish (APP) do not use a panel prep
When doing either stack do you also stack on the windows within 2-8 hour time?
Yes
What would white Tesla paint pop the most, give it the most saturation, have the metallic shine through best? Hidro lite, 8+3 stack or the 5+3 stack?
Hydro lite! Also a one step coating vs the stack is two steps.
C6 Ceramics Hydro Lite
Interior Ceramic safe on headliner? Affraid to not ruin the glue and to get the headline saggy.
Yes, but do not apply pressure
Me and my detailing OCD, I would want use a panel prep and then use C6 APP afterwards. Besides the extra time that takes (which would not be too much), could this be counter productive and cause the coating to not last as long?
Other than wasting your time it won’t do anything bad, but it also won’t improve anything
so, if I am applying a DIY detail coating, can I immediately use c6 APP after I wipe my polish off with a microfibre towel?
Yes
Quick question: you use Panel Prep or APP? Not both, right? Either or? Thanks.
Correct
Is it absolutely necessary to use GSP to apply new ceramics over the existing one? How about decontamination and APP right away?
@gunarskozurovs9241: You have asked a very good question, and as I see no one has replied to your inquiry, I will take a stab at it. The short answer is yes. You need to abrade your existing coating if you plan to put a new ceramic coating on top of it. I personally am a big fan of the DIY Detail Gold Standard Polish system. It’s simple, which I like very much, and with the Gold Standard yellow waffle pad, it’s easy to use. Ease-of-use and simplicity should be in the lexicon of every detailer - even if you’re just an enthusiast like me. Good luck.
@@kenanshobbies9970 I'm asking from a business perspective. Situations may vary, for example, a customer has done a paint enhancement + ceramic coating at another detailer , but doesn't like the coating results, maybe he wants to reapply the coating without polishing, so I ask to go directly to APP, because it's more efficient and cheaper for the customer. Main question - will my new coating bond to the surface and will work properly.
The similar situation about matte paints. How we can remove old coating from matte paint?
@@gunarskozurovs9241 again, you have asked a very good, and granular question. I would defer you to the folks at DIY Detail for their input. I personally have not had to deal with matte paint enhancement or coating, nor do I have any experience (yet) with DIYD’s Adhesion Promoter Polish (APP). My understanding is the APP is used on paint to allow it to accept the new coating. I’ve not seen any videos where Yvan and Nick use it on ceramic coatings.
Great question, C6 Ceramics Adhesion Promoter Polish (APP) isn’t abrasive enough to scar an existing coating. DIY Detail Gold Standard Polish and the gold waffle pad.
Yvan, LOVE those red shoes! What model are they? 👍
Sketchers
Sorry guys I have had c6 hydro lite on my car since August 24 and it has now almost failed(Scottish winter weather ) and I have done everything from chemical to mechanical decon and still it’s sheeting water very very slow beading is flat . Now I install this using the method you describe as i had an existing coating on my car so used the red jeweling pad on rotary then followed up with app(9mm da ) . So what has went wrong ? Has it not bonded correctly to the abraded existing coating ?
So maybe I should have used the yellow waffle pad first on rotary for the extra cut followed by the red waffle pad .
Possibly, is it everywhere or only on sections?
Thank you for the reply .
It’s everywhere I am afraid . I will purchase more c6 hydro lite so I can redo my Mazda cx60 in spring time ,but until then I will just have to top it with quick beads to bring back the beading and sheeting .
I will use the yellow pad followed by the red that way I will definitely have removed everything off so it’s back to bare paint .
Oh and I use gold standard polish aswell just in case you mite think I used a different brand of polish and forgot to panel wipe before applying the app . 😃
@@diydetailofficial I think you must of missed my reply back to you 😃
When will your pad washer be coming out? I’m waiting to polish my other cars until I get a pad washer… and warmer weather 😂Cleaning the pads on my first car to ever polish a couple of months ago was by far the most time consuming and inefficient part of the process.
Spring
Why do bonnets *hoods* always seem to react differently to coatings & sealants compared with the rest of the car? Every car I work on the coatings is a pain to buff off on the bonnet, it’s not just me that’s noticed this. Is it the engine heating the paint over and over?
That would make sense to me. It sees the most heat and thermal expansion/contraction. That’s a great guess!
@ Interesting!
Heat is one reason, but also contamination
Commenting here for engagement.
Thank you.
I just had my 5 year ceramic pro coating ‘inspected’ for $180 after year one. The coating was already breaking down on the doors and corner panels. I live in Illinois so I get that the salt is breaking it down but come on.
So to help maintain that coating the people that did the "inspection" should have used some water spot remover to get the minerals off the coating. They are clogging the coating and that's why it seems to have lost its performance. If it's a true coating it is still there protecting the paint.
The detailer should have decontaminated the paint. An inspection alone for $180 seems unreasonable. A full mechanical and chemical decontamination for $180 is a good price.
One myth is that with DIY coatings you need to have them sit 24 hours before exposure to the elements…..wrong, one hour however do not wash for 7 days to have the coating fully cure.
Correct
Guess I Missed it??????? Can you Use the APP, then Apply Another Vendors Ceramic Coating without Issue?? "OOPS" I just went and Read the Web Page on it. Thanks for your replay (If ya Do).
Yes you can!
Here 💦🚗🫧🫧
Thank you.
Ready
Thank you.
Guys, installing C6 hydro lite soon but I’m concerned about ambient temp in garage. As temps in garage near 50 degree Fahrenheit, what are the issues and complications to look for IF the temp is closer to 50?????
50 is the lower limit. The coating will be a little slower in cross linking.