7 ways to SCREW UP your ceramic coating! Podcast Ep. 115
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- In this podcast, we explore 7 ways to screw up your ceramic coating -- from improper curing time, to using toppers too soon, to various steps during prep.
As always, we're here to educate -- and be educated. Please share your experiences with ceramic coating installation, and lessons learned.
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I applied the DIY DETAIL 3 yr Graphene coating to my sons car 6 months ago. It sits outside 24/7. I noticed a few weeks ago when it rained, the horitontal panels had big odd shaped water beads yet the rain drops on the vertical panels looked small and tight . I gave it 2 rounds of water spot remover and its beading perfectly again. So if you see a similar thing on your coated car, dont panic. Get the DIY DETAIL Water Spot Remover and give that a go. Its magic in a bottle.
@@rooboy99 Thank you.
Just applied the 5+3 stack a week ago! Going to wash the car on Sunday but we’ve had a bit of rain here and the hydrophobics are WILD! Thank you for the product.
Thank you.
I officially became a mobile detailer yesterday thanks to the 2 of you. And yes you can absolutely apply ceramic coatings outside, I've done this with the diy 3 and 5 year, I've applied Cquartz, avalon king, adams, and other coatings outside. They've stay working over time. Not everyone has the luxury of a climate controlled environment. Keep up the good work Yvan and Nick
Great to hear!
Wish I had this video before I applied my coating… oh well.
Thank you.
Please, for the legacy sponge, would be possible to adjust the shipping charges. The other day I was trying to buy just the sponge and the shipping cost was prohibitive (Florida). I understand other heavy stuff have higher costs, but the sponge weighs nothing. That would be really helpful. Thank you! Keep it up!
Can I use the same coating applicator for stack?
I got a new black car last month and applied the Stack on Labor Day. It as my first ceramic coating application ever. I am in South Florida. Very hot and humid in my garage. I spent the Sunday prepping the car (decon) and Monday I did the 2 step polishing (the car had swirls from dealership) and did the app. The flashing time was quite scary. It was so humid that I was applying and leveling within 5 seconds. The 8y was fine. After 5 hours, the 3y. Now that was something. I felt the 3y was harder maybe because of the graphene. I felt that the leveling with the dark liquid was not that easy to equalize. Well, it all ended up GREAT!! Thank you so much!! I am prepping today my second car, and will polish and apply the stack tomorrow.
Excellent
Gents, what is the best process to coat a car that had previously been ceramic coated, that is well past its prime? Like yr 5 of a 3 yr coating. My fear is that it would have to be wet sanded first. Tks
@@c.c.5472 light polishing is all you need
First!
Thank you.
I was excited to see your products on amazon recently but when I went to grab an extra jeweling pad I couldn’t find one. Are there plans to get those in there?
There are other distributors that you can check out on the DIY website. They might have it in stock
Yes, diydetail.com/pages/distributors
I coated my black SUV with your 3 year coating 10 days ago. I cleaned the car today, and as drying ade l used Quick Beads, which should be enough, but then l couldn't help myself and applied Ceramic Mist. I know it is probably a over kill and a waistof product, but did l do something wrong?
if i patched a small area on the car can i use diy panel prep to prep before i primer and paint the area
Hi, DIY Detail
I do a decon wash on my car and I got a lot of water spots, what can i do to remove them? And the car is coated.
I have now coated 5 of my vehicles, the last 2 with hydro lite and so far if I get the long term performance I expect I am and will be very satisfied. My biggest struggle is the last stage of prep when I glove up, I always end up dripping sweat somewhere. BTY Yvan is true to what he say's, DIY is great for answering any and all questions asked. Big thanks to the whole team!
If it's sweat from hands out of gloves, roll up a paper towel tight like a cigar and wrap around your wrist on the inside of your gloves. This will catch the hand sweat from leaking out of gloved area. If it's your head, where a head rag and hat.
Try some old school sweat bands or cotton gloves under the plastic gloves
@csider7028 I have to do the same thing. Glad to see I'm not the only one and do the same paper towel fix.
I am glad I wasn’t alone! Great tips! Thank you!
Ready
Thank you.
Just purchased hydro lite, app, iron remover and waterspot remover. Going to use chem guys C4/P4 to correct the paint just cause I already had it. Hoping that won’t cause a problem. Looking forward to the results!
When you’re finished washing, wash with DIY Detail All Clean
I'm going to the U.S. next month and will coat my friend's SUV with DIY 3-Year Ceramic Gloss. My female friend is 81, in bad health, lives on Social Security, and has no one to hand wash her car. In this case, should I recommend a touchless car wash or a car wash with brushes?
One or the other
First timer here with ceramic applications, but followed your steps and the 3 year graphene coating and it feels amazing on back of hand and super easy to apply. Love the channel and content!
Great to hear!
I wish I did not need to use a car wash ever but in winter -35°C (sometimes colder) and no heated garage. That is where I REALLY wish we had The Bays here because in winter I would be there so much people would think I work there 🤪🤣
Cold isn’t fun
Been using DIY products and loving them. Live in TX and occasionally after foam rinse foam I am getting annoying film on the hood etc. Is that soap that dried due to extreme heat? ( I never do direct sunlight if possible but cant avoid TX summer heat). Takes some effort to get rid of the occasional film/smudge. Enjoy the content and products. ( ceramic gloss and waterless my favorites). Jeff
Yes that will be because of the heat
I've been using your products with success however what happens if the coating u using doesn't have a matching panel prep? Can DIY or app be used in that case? Or is there a universal adhesion polish that can be used or an adhesion polish that doesn't state only use with its products but says after use A ceramic coating can be applied A meaning any ceramic coating?
C6 Ceramics Adhesion Promoter Polish (APP) works with all coatings
if doing the stack outside and it unexpectedly rains before you can apply the 3 year what should you do before applying or is it too late to finish the stack?
Gently wipe dry, and carry on.
does a ceramic coating prevent bird droppings and water spots from etching in after that first week and if so how long could you leave those on there before it does happen
It slows, it doesn’t prevent. Instead of doing damage in a matter of hours, it will take days
Also, for the kits, you take a picture of all three ceramic coatings - yet you only sell one of them in the description. It'd be nice if the image for the kits only included the items sold.
Thank you.
Something I know we’re working on updating.
I recommend also reading the kit description. This will also show what you are getting.
The picture I also agree with you.
@@thesamsquatch5224 yep as long as the images match up with the description and look professional, that should help.
Great video, I started using your products 2 months ago & I gotta say you guys make AMAZING stuff! OMG I have every wax on the market & Gold Label is the BEST wax I have ever used in 25 years.
Glad you like them! DIY Detail Gold Standard Polish isn’t a wax though, it’s a pure abrasive polish.
Is it only within the coating’s “curing period” that Quick Beads and Ceramic Gloss can cause damage? Or is it that you advise us to not use them at all on paint coated with DIY stuff?
After a week it’s fine
@@diydetailofficial great. Thank you guys for the support. It’s deeply appreciated.
With the temp restrictions how long does it need to be above 50 degrees for curing? As in coating is applied around 50 during the day and the temp drops overnight
1 hour
Thanks. I’ve never heard this answered directly
Will DIY rinseless unclog dirt from a coating (lower doors and rear - especially in winter) or do you need a more aggressive shampoo to revive it? Thx guys. Love the channel.
DIY Detail Water Spot Remover is best for that.
@@diydetailofficial thx!
@@diydetailofficialsorry for wasting your time! You answered this question later in the video. Lol
Whats you recommendation to remove fresh high spots as in noticed a hour or so after application
Use your applicator with a little coating on it.
@@diydetailofficial Thats usually my first instinct but sometimes due to heat that outer skin gets a little to hard for the coating trick. I freaked out the first time I saw the high spots on the hood of a mercedes and the coating trick didn’t work so I grabbed a Towel and used panel prep 😅 it got rid of the high spot but it may have also gotten rid of the rest of it
Greetings and salutations.
Thank you.
Good afternoon DIY!
Hello
Understood
Thank you.
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Brother Yvan- you saved my ass! Your water spot remover was top notch after a month & a half on my vinyl race sripes. Thank you so much big bro!! Solid product
Thank you.