Thanks Phil/Tony : Your Timing is Perfect, 3 days preparing my sons Mineral White M4, its now time to start applying the grapene coating, everything prep'd & plenty caffeine & ready to go & apply the tips, have a good one guys.
The past 2 weekends, I ceramic coated both my wife’s SUV, and my truck. I spent 13 hrs on each vehicle. Both vehicles are white, and quite the challenge regarding both the application and seeing the flashing. I am very happy with the results though. This is the only video involving a white vehicle and I’ve watched probably 40 videos on UA-cam before I tried it myself. Though I found this video after doing my white vehicles, I appreciate you taking the time and making this one.
I have a White Audi A4 which I ceramic coated and it looks great. I get many compliments even though it's 12 years old. Never coated any car before even at 70 you can learn. Thanks Phil love your videos..
Agree especially on the use of lights as my wife’s car is white and did coat it. Still had a few high spots but only see them in low angle lights. Great tips to you all
Excellent work as always! White is a little tricky. I did a full exterior on My Mom's Pearl '20 Subaru. CSL went on beautifully right after a de-con and Perfect Finish. I moved My head a lot and used a ton of towels. It looks mint!! You've got to love a clean/protected vehicle!! I tend to take the vehicle for a ride on the parkway to help rid the water from seeping during buffing or coating. Works like a charm. Wipe it down with eraser after the ride, tape up the trim and have at it!
Awesome stuff Phil! I’ve been using the same type of towel from Walmart, also yellow but they have no tags! I was tired of ripping all those huge Kirkland tags off 😂
Good video and tips but the tips apply to coating on any colour vehicle. This is the only video of its kind on YT, so was super keen to see more emphasis on how to identify a high spot on a white vehicle using the handheld light. And then maybe demonstrating application of coating to two adjacent sections and how to focus in on overlap and any residual/missed coating. Like I said though, great idea for a video and was super keen to watch it.
Hi. Thanks. When it comes to coating on any color paint the same principles apply. Just being diligent about making sure all the coating is leveled off and wiped is important. Obviously I wouldn’t demo a high spot on a customer car which this was. However maybe this would help ua-cam.com/video/SajbAvVTb_8/v-deo.html
@@MirandaDetailing thanks for taking the time to respond! Totally fair. Do you have advice on colour selection (2500-6500k) for a handheld light for white vehicle coating application to check coating and removal? I’m embarking on doing my Toyota Hilux and wife’s Toyota SUV.
Great tips Phil, awesome video mate👍 Love the Kirkland tip, haven't used those before because of different opinions. We have them available here at Costco so will pick up a pack and see how they go😁 Thanks for the video mate, cheers Stuart
Hello Phil.. I have a vehicle that is a Volkswagen that is basically the same color as this Audi and I've been having a hard time finding the proper pad and polishing/compounding combo that works without having to spend tons of money trying a bunch of different things the foam pads are very difficult to take out any imperfections in this German paint in these Volkswagens and Audis so I'm assuming right off the bat to use microfiber cutting and polishing pads but which compound materials did you use or would recommend and which microfiber pads would you recommend and is it possible to do this with an all-in-one or is it a two-step process with a compound and a Polish thank you for your time 👍
Hi. So we found these pads work really well to cut and finish. bit.ly/3FDkCpT They work really well with compounds, polishes and All iN ones. For hard paint, it can be a challenge. sometimes our paint enhancements turn into basically 2 steps.
Phil, hats off to you and Tony. Also, tell Tony his shop looks excellent; he did a great job. Question, what coating were you applying? Happy Thanksgiving to you and your wife, and enjoy the time with your family and friends.
Hello Phil, when it flashes rainbow, I wipe it off. It feels like I’m wiping off the whole coating, even though I’m doing it lightly… I wonder if I’m doing it correctly? I notice you still had rainbow even after leveling it off, is this normal because they’re on a microscopic level? I’m assuming no rainbow after leveling and the car should look like how it looked before applying the graphene coating, and just assume that the graphene is on there on a microscopic level?
Hi so the part that you saw that showed it rainbowing after we leveled it off was just a before and after shot. It was showing the rain owing before and then it was clear after. I should have put text on there to show that. I was demonstrating what the light was doing. After leveling off the coating you won’t see anything on the paint. Not all coating do that rainbow effect also, some are like this ua-cam.com/video/FuxGC0jU0Nw/v-deo.html
I have found that Gtechniq CSL is one of the easiest to see on white and light colors. It does this separation thing that is very noticeable to see under lights.
Phil, thanks for the video, have a question, when doing maintenance washes on a ceramic coat, what drying aid, if any should be used. I am wondering because, if I use a drying aid, will it affect the maintenance or topper that I will subsequently put on top?
Hi. Great questions! So we don’t really use a separate drying aid. Coatings companies have their maintenance toppers designed to work like drying aids. They are meant to be applied on a wet surface and help dry while leaving the protection behind. So in essence it itself is a topper/drying aid in one.
@@MirandaDetailing Thanks for the reply, that’s what I figured. For products like Gyeon Cure/Elixir, would it be better in your experience to dilute? To prevent streaking? Also, does spraying it on while car is wet negate its abilities at all, in terms of durability?
You’re welcome. Those products play well with water so it won’t really mess with the durability. You can apply a light application after it’s dry also if you want. You don’t have to dilute because the water on the vehicle will dilute it.
Awesome video and tutorial good friend. Came out amazing as always. What coating did u use?should u wash Kirkland towels b4 using them on coating pkg.b well good friend
@@RaldasDetails keep up the great work! Hey.....I just watched the History Channel Modern Marvel's car wash episode. They explained how car washes work. Watching cars go thru just gave me chills watching new cars being destroyed. I had to leave a strong warning on their utube Channel.
Good morning Phil and Jess.
Great information. White is amazing and a pain in the butt. While the gloss can be amazing it is never going to be fantastic like other colors.
Yes, those are definitely necessary tips… all 4 plus throughout the video. Great job as always Phil! 👍🏼👍🏼
Morning Tim!
@@kimnewling5728 Morning Kim! 😊
Enjoying these professional tips! Showing even the light colored cars can stand out!! Great vid phil! 👍🇨🇦
Thanks Phil/Tony : Your Timing is Perfect, 3 days preparing my sons Mineral White M4, its now time to start applying the grapene coating, everything prep'd & plenty caffeine & ready to go & apply the tips, have a good one guys.
Great tips lighting is #1 can’t go wrong with Kirkland towels I hate destroying my expensive towels nailed it Phil. 👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻🇨🇦
Phil i have to say you look really good at Tony's shop and Tony of course lol! on a serious note thanks for tips and knowledge as usual!
Great video Phil...Thanks for sharing it and Happy Thanksgiving my friend!
Great stuff fellas!
The past 2 weekends, I ceramic coated both my wife’s SUV, and my truck. I spent 13 hrs on each vehicle. Both vehicles are white, and quite the challenge regarding both the application and seeing the flashing. I am very happy with the results though. This is the only video involving a white vehicle and I’ve watched probably 40 videos on UA-cam before I tried it myself. Though I found this video after doing my white vehicles, I appreciate you taking the time and making this one.
That’s awesome! You’re welcome!
Awesome video guys 👍🏼
The low diffused light always works really well
I have a White Audi A4 which I ceramic coated and it looks great. I get many compliments even though it's 12 years old. Never coated any car before even at 70 you can learn. Thanks Phil love your videos..
That’s awesome!! Thanks!😎👍🏼
Agree especially on the use of lights as my wife’s car is white and did coat it. Still had a few high spots but only see them in low angle lights. Great tips to you all
Excellent work as always! White is a little tricky. I did a full exterior on My Mom's Pearl '20 Subaru. CSL went on beautifully right after a de-con and Perfect Finish. I moved My head a lot and used a ton of towels. It looks mint!! You've got to love a clean/protected vehicle!!
I tend to take the vehicle for a ride on the parkway to help rid the water from seeping during buffing or coating. Works like a charm. Wipe it down with eraser after the ride, tape up the trim and have at it!
Awesome stuff Phil! I’ve been using the same type of towel from Walmart, also yellow but they have no tags! I was tired of ripping all those huge Kirkland tags off 😂
I have a white car so im watching!👀
Good video and tips but the tips apply to coating on any colour vehicle. This is the only video of its kind on YT, so was super keen to see more emphasis on how to identify a high spot on a white vehicle using the handheld light. And then maybe demonstrating application of coating to two adjacent sections and how to focus in on overlap and any residual/missed coating. Like I said though, great idea for a video and was super keen to watch it.
Hi. Thanks. When it comes to coating on any color paint the same principles apply. Just being diligent about making sure all the coating is leveled off and wiped is important. Obviously I wouldn’t demo a high spot on a customer car which this was. However maybe this would help
ua-cam.com/video/SajbAvVTb_8/v-deo.html
@@MirandaDetailing thanks for taking the time to respond! Totally fair. Do you have advice on colour selection (2500-6500k) for a handheld light for white vehicle coating application to check coating and removal? I’m embarking on doing my Toyota Hilux and wife’s Toyota SUV.
Great tips Phil, awesome video mate👍
Love the Kirkland tip, haven't used those before because of different opinions. We have them available here at Costco so will pick up a pack and see how they go😁
Thanks for the video mate, cheers Stuart
I like you garage setup brother.
Hi. Tony from Ralda’s Details appreciates that! It’s his shop 😎👍🏼
Nice studio
Thanks 🙏
Dude I gotta pick up one of those light sabres you had at the end. I can use it to detail or I can use it if Vader ever decides to come after me.
May the detailing force be with you!
would the flash light from our cellphones work as a light source or does it need to be a diffused light source?
Hi. I found the flash light on the phones are too weak. You need a larger light source. Hand held detailing lights are the best to see properly.
Hi Phil
Did you wash your kirkland towels before coating?
Thank you
Hi. it depends on the towels, sometimes they come in a little flatten, so we wash them and they fluff up better
Didn't see the link for the light bar.
Oops! 🤦🏻♂️ sorry. I’ll add it now.
But here it is for you amzn.to/32imYMA
Thanks
How do you guys clean your microfiber towels
ua-cam.com/video/zPEGVhSXhRU/v-deo.html
Car supplies warehouse is out of that particular cleaner but this works great also. bit.ly/33tkFHn
Hello Phil..
I have a vehicle that is a Volkswagen that is basically the same color as this Audi and I've been having a hard time finding the proper pad and polishing/compounding combo that works without having to spend tons of money trying a bunch of different things the foam pads are very difficult to take out any imperfections in this German paint in these Volkswagens and Audis so I'm assuming right off the bat to use microfiber cutting and polishing pads but which compound materials did you use or would recommend and which microfiber pads would you recommend and is it possible to do this with an all-in-one or is it a two-step process with a compound and a Polish thank you for your time 👍
Hi. So we found these pads work really well to cut and finish. bit.ly/3FDkCpT
They work really well with compounds, polishes and All iN ones. For hard paint, it can be a challenge. sometimes our paint enhancements turn into basically 2 steps.
Hey Phil. What’s a good soap to use for maintenance for ceramic coated vehicles ?
Hi. What coating did you use? Usually the coating company will have their own soaps to use.
Okay. How valuable are those detailing aprons? Do they scratch the paint?
Hi. I use them all the time for coatings. It’s made of soft fluffy microfiber. I wear it to prevent and issues is I lean on the paint.
Phil, hats off to you and Tony. Also, tell Tony his shop looks excellent; he did a great job. Question, what coating were you applying?
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your wife, and enjoy the time with your family and friends.
Hi Doc. Will do! I the coating was System X. Tony uses it a lot.
Thanks!
Phil do you have the link for that waist holder your wearing?
Hi. ITs basically this folded as a half apron. amzn.to/3xewEmX
Hi Phill. Thank you for sharing. What is that pressure washer gun that you are using? Thanks again.
Hi. Thanks! It’s this one ua-cam.com/video/U1OvyzhasX4/v-deo.html
Hello Phil, when it flashes rainbow, I wipe it off. It feels like I’m wiping off the whole coating, even though I’m doing it lightly… I wonder if I’m doing it correctly? I notice you still had rainbow even after leveling it off, is this normal because they’re on a microscopic level? I’m assuming no rainbow after leveling and the car should look like how it looked before applying the graphene coating, and just assume that the graphene is on there on a microscopic level?
Hi so the part that you saw that showed it rainbowing after we leveled it off was just a before and after shot. It was showing the rain owing before and then it was clear after. I should have put text on there to show that. I was demonstrating what the light was doing. After leveling off the coating you won’t see anything on the paint. Not all coating do that rainbow effect also, some are like this ua-cam.com/video/FuxGC0jU0Nw/v-deo.html
Great video
Phil are there some coatings that show up better on white, or are they all much the same.
I have found that Gtechniq CSL is one of the easiest to see on white and light colors. It does this separation thing that is very noticeable to see under lights.
@@MirandaDetailing Thanks Phil.
Phil, thanks for the video, have a question, when doing maintenance washes on a ceramic coat, what drying aid, if any should be used. I am wondering because, if I use a drying aid, will it affect the maintenance or topper that I will subsequently put on top?
Hi. Great questions! So we don’t really use a separate drying aid. Coatings companies have their maintenance toppers designed to work like drying aids. They are meant to be applied on a wet surface and help dry while leaving the protection behind. So in essence it itself is a topper/drying aid in one.
@@MirandaDetailing Thanks for the reply, that’s what I figured. For products like Gyeon Cure/Elixir, would it be better in your experience to dilute? To prevent streaking? Also, does spraying it on while car is wet negate its abilities at all, in terms of durability?
You’re welcome. Those products play well with water so it won’t really mess with the durability. You can apply a light application after it’s dry also if you want. You don’t have to dilute because the water on the vehicle will dilute it.
Hey Phil, was that system x ceramic coating that you were using?
Yeah it was. Tony uses it a lot
@@MirandaDetailing oh that's awesome. Just recently got certified with them
What kind of coating is it?
Its System X
Hey Mr Phil Is that style x ceramic coat?
Hi. Its a System X Coating. Tony uses it a lot.
@@MirandaDetailing thanks Phil
Awesome video and tutorial good friend. Came out amazing as always. What coating did u use?should u wash Kirkland towels b4 using them on coating pkg.b well good friend
Thank man. It was System X coating. Sometimes I wash the towels first if they feel flattened. Then they fluff up better.
Cool looking. Hi Tony
Hi buddy! 👋
@@RaldasDetails keep up the great work! Hey.....I just watched the History Channel Modern Marvel's car wash episode. They explained how car washes work. Watching cars go thru just gave me chills watching new cars being destroyed. I had to leave a strong warning on their utube Channel.
There's Antonio Ralda Weit lakil!👋👍
Weit lakil!! 🙏
Good morning Humberto
@@kimnewling5728 good morning kim!👋👍
Ssssaaawwweeeet garage!
Thanks 🙏
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