10-MONTH UPDATE CERAMIC COATING !!! + CHEMICAL TESTS !!
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- In this video, I give you a 10-month update on the durability of a ceramic coating I applied to my brand new BMW. It’s a ceramic coating that is supposed to last up to 2 years so we will see how well it stood the test of time and we’ll also do a torture test by applying different chemicals to see if we can damage the ceramic coating.
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carnauba wax is great but it doesnt compare to ceramic coating lol if you like carnauba wax I recommend carnauba wax made by mothers @@hendrikjan9116
Thank you, great tutorials and infos. You look very much at ease, natural. One question I have: when it's time to strip the coating off, is it really useful to clay prior to compounding? Pretty tedious job that won't compare in intensity with the following step, imo...
If you have contamination in the paint (gritty surface, sand paper like texture) then yes you should clay before polishing, as you don't want to be picking up all the contamination with the polishing pads and making more damage. It would defeat the purpose.
@@PanTheOrganizer thank you, makes sense. Keep up the great work.
another great follow up video pan.as always top notice video and review. 👍👍
Thank you Richard!!
Thank goodness for the intro. I was beginning to have Paaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan withdrawals.
😂😂👍🏻👍🏻
Great content as always, Pan.
P.s.Guys, is it only me or the water sheeting seemed a bit better after the degreaser?
Is it really worth a ceramic coating if you have to maintain it? What's the advantage over synthetic wax/sealer in that case?
Higher pH resistance to chemicals, better UV protection, higher gloss, much greater durability, self-cleaning properties, etc. In my opinion, ceramic coatings are the best form of paint protection period.
How much of the ceramic coating 3.0 did it take to put two coats on your car?
With one 30 mL bottle you can easily apply 2 coats on 2 cars.
I really need to compound and polish all my cars then use a ceramic coat on them. Time to pull out the rupes 21 :) in summer.
The king of consumer available coatings. Not to mention the new bottles they come in. Big step up👌
I fully agree!
CQUK 3.0 took home first place for my favourite consumer grade ceramic coating in my 2018 car detailing products awards video: ua-cam.com/video/pa6nCetmoDs/v-deo.html
So very glad I found your channel, informative and friendly videos like yours are inspiring. Thank you for being you. Button smashed!!
Thanks Francis!! I appreciate it! I'm all about helping my audience go out there, detail their cars and enjoy the process!
How did you discover my channel by the way?
@@PanTheOrganizer You are very welcome! I was searching for DA polishing guides earlier in the week as I have a new one but want to learn how to use it first. I watched your "Paint POLISHING tutorial for BEGINNERS !!" and loved it so subscribed. Keep up the great work!
Nice video Pan!
Using foam cannon to apply the APC dilutes the APC a lot more than a traditional 3:1 split in a spray bottle.
Great PTO intro. Huge PTO letters on shirt could be appropriate! Your trade in value could no doubt be much higher thanks to detailing it so meticulously. Maybe they owe you money by end of lease.
Make sure you watch Sunday's video... :). I can't say more.
@@PanTheOrganizer Hopefully it involves a Cape!
Just wanted to give a thanks to you for making these how to ceramic videos. After buying everything you recommend and watching the videos repeatedly, I successfully applied cquartz 3.0 to my 2019 Silverado 2500 duramax and the results are amazing! I'm no pro but the results make me look like a seasoned detailer. 👍👍👍
Awesome! Thanks for the feedback!
How did you discover my channel?
Love the way you tell each and every thing Pan...big fan of you
Thanks Kunal !!
G'day Pan, It doesn't seem that long ago you bought the BMW, time fly's. Thanks for putting your car up for the torture test. As you mentioned the other week the importance of a maintenance wash every 2 -3 months, in that video you used Car Pro Reload which is made for ceramic coatings, to help protect and give a extra layer of protection. During the normal washes you could use a drying aide such as Bead Maker or another product that gives another layer of protection in between the maintenance wash.
How often should a car with ceramic coating be treated with an Iron removal, especially if the car is outside 24/7?
Cheers Mate, Oz
You should do an iron removal step every 6 months at least. If you do a lot of mileage and stop and go traffic, maybe every 4 months.
Is IronX also safe on Cquartz 3.0?
I'd like to report because of Pan's original CQuartz video I went with this specific product as well. It is still holding up well on my mom's Lexus for 6 months now. Looks like the day I applied it. Very affordable and easy to apply.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Hey Pan, how often is the car in the garage away from the elements? I live in Texas where my car is always outside exposed to everything the Texas climate is known for and would like to figure out how long these coatings can last. Thanks buddy! Another excellent video per usual.
My car sleeps in my garage. But during the day, it’s outside for 10-12 hours each day. It’s my daily driver.
Thanks for watching!
I truly enjoy your videos! That provide so much information in them and your opinion as to what you think about the products you test. Thanks for having these test. I haven't see yet, but....did you do one that test the best wax or sealant for boats? I like to find something that has good durability and fairly easy going on and off and that can last 6 months. thanks, Tom
Can you test bottom part of your doors? here in Toronto the sides of my car is no longer beading due to the winter. I have cleaned it properly with iron remover and so on but it looks like I need to reapply. Also how many kms did you put on your car since June? Was it parked outside or in the garage? That will all have a factor on the life of the coating.
Did you try using a more powerful ceramic coating specific soap like CarPro Reset? To all my viewers who have your issues, I noticed that they typically use a lesser quality soap or something that doesn't remove the light film that build up over time in the lower panels. Gtechniq G Wash is also another good soap for that.
@@PanTheOrganizer yes so what I did was wash with Reset twice, which helped a little bit. I even tried using a degreaser on it but nothing. The lower parts of the door have little to no beading left. Im going to have to re coat it this spring and will try Gtechniq instead. But I'm curious if yours lasted? How many kms did you put on it, did you drive it through the winter?
Nice and informative video Pan. I was waiting for this one to come out. I coated my now year-old SUV, daily driver back in September with Fusso Coat and I've been using sonax BSD as a drying aid ever since. This combo gives tons of protection against contaminants and extreme water repellency. I used a PH neutral iron remover a few weeks ago and the contamination was minimal. Today I used Sonax tar remover very gently to remove the tiny spots around the lower end of the car using a MF pad and 90% came off without having to use any pressure. I'm very confident Fusso plus BSD provide outstanding level of protection. Most of the times I just use a power wash to clean the car, no soap required. I drive 10K/miles per year, mostly on rural/A roads. Keep up the good work! 👍🇬🇧
Thanks for sharing your experience!!
10 months is a metric year right?
JK; couldn't resist a Canada 'joke'.
On a serious note, your content and style are truly top notch!
Thanks so much.
Hehe thanks!
Nice update video. Looks like you got your money's worth. This is when you can look back at all the prep work that has to be done before applying the ceramic coat and say "yes it was worth the effort". 👍✌️
I fully agree! 👍🏻
Great
What products you use mainly for mantain? How often?
I did a video about that here: ua-cam.com/video/yLiePQRMFc8/v-deo.html
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!👍😀
Thanks Sal!
Awesome vid Pan.
How can know that the coating is completely removed after compound and polishing stage? Will a simple water test be enough?
Thanks! Yes if you properly removed the coating, the water should be sheeting veeeeery slowly and kind of pool up on the hood and zero beads. The paint should also feel very "grabby" at that point as there is no more slickness from a paint protection product.
@@PanTheOrganizer Thanks Pan. I guess a follow-up question is should one be bothered with fully removing the old compound before reapplying a fresh coat. Would a polish just to remove swirl marks and minor scratches be sufficient. For those of us who are inexperienced, I guess you don't want to go overboard with removing the ceramic coat and end up removing clear coat.
Nicholas Chan m
@@NicholasChan23 a polishing stage is designed to remove minor scratches and haze leftover by the compounding stage. So it should be more than enough. And as for being afraid of removing clear coat or too much of it, you should invest in a paint depth gauge. You can get a decent one online for 50 bucks. Measure how much paint is left on all body panels before you compound + polish and after to get a good idea on how much old coating + clear coat you're removing. Be sure to measure how much paint you have on the hood before you apply your new coating so that you have a good reference point on how much depth you should come down to when it's time machine polish off your new coating in the future :)
Quick question, how does one ceramic coat the plastic bumpers? Does the Ceramic coat work for plastic bumpers too?
Not gonna lie, for the past couple days, i have been watching your videos religiously...number 1 car detailer in my opinion.
Thanks for the kind words Henry!
To answer your question, the ceramic coating bonds to the clear coat of painted surfaces. So on factory painted bumpers, they have a clear coat so the ceramic can bond to it.
If you talking about black plastic bumpers, then they have coatings for those too. CarPro has the DLUX wheel and trim coating. Gyeon has their Trim coating.
How did you discover my channel?
@@PanTheOrganizer I believe it was comparing the different waxes because I was about to run out of my car wax, and then exploring your channel further to amazing in-depth reviews and polishing tutorials and eventually to ceramic coating all thanks to your amazing channel👌
Thanks for the feedback!
@pan if you dont do every intro like this for now on, I'm un-subbing :P
Hehehe. I'm glad you're enjoying it! So many viewers wanted me to bring back the old school loooooooong intro! :)
Nice review Pan. I think i’ve seen coating beading crazzier than the cquartz!?
Thanks!
20 month ceramic coating update we want to see next and thank for that tons of detailing knowledge :)
Thanks!
Impressive. Do you use the Bead maker on top as a maintenance topper??
Great video, Pan! Your m550i looks so stunning😍
Thanks! :)
Hey Pan, I've been following you for some time now. You have great content. So, I just recently applied Cquartz 3.0 to both my wife's suv and my truck. Instead of following up with carpro reload, what's your opinion on using Turtle was seal and shine as a top coat instead? Also, I know you're a fan of P&S Bead Maker. Do you use bead maker on your personal car that's coated? Or do you just use it for vehicles that are not coated? Thanks!
Hello, Please advise gtechniq CSL + EXO V4 vs CQUARTZ UK 3.0 + GLISS V2 Which of these is the best coverage, Or do you advise something else to take? Thank you so much
Alright I just watched your coating application video wanted to know about how long it lasted (made a comment over there)
Soon after I found this video. That answers atleast one of my question.
You have an amazing channel, testing out various products etc this was exactly what I was looking for since I'm buying a new car in a few days.
I'm think I'm gonna find myself watching your videos throughout the night ignoring the pile of work I need to do 😂
Thanks for the positive feedback!
Dam bro your already almost 250k subscribers! So happy for ya 😎
Thanks Sebastien! My channel is growing at super fast speeds! I work so hard to produce quality content for you guys, so I’m happy to see it grow.
Super special announcement coming tomorrow! Stay tuned!
Another great video Pan!
Thanks Jeff!
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@@PanTheOrganizerthank you for your awesome video 😄
Thanks for the positive feedback! How did you discover my channel by the way?
I have been watching your restoration videos for a while do it’s cool that you watch my videos! You have a stellar channel! 👍🏻
I think you’re from France? Do you speak French? I’m from Montreal, Canada. Salutations du Québec! 😁
That's insane water beading
Thank you for another amazing video. You’re the primary reason I decided to apply 2 coats of CQuartz UK 3.0 on my new Tesla. The only difference is that I’m using Reload instead of Gliss. With this video I feel more confident with the protection of CQuartz!
Thanks! Congrats on your Tesla! What model and colour did you get?
Pan TheOrganizer Thank you. Black Model 3. The gloss is insane. 😊 I also have a gray BMW (2016 528i). Your BMW is absolutely beautiful!
Thanks I appreciate it!
@@AHCruz how often are you applying reload?
can you help me with the use of carpro essence? and use this coating after that?
Excellent 10 month ceramic review and I really appreciate the steps at the end for taking off a ceramic coating. I have one of these on my Corvette and have Rejex on my 15 BMW 750Li M as I wanted to do a comparison on slickness, shine and beeding. Definitely both look insanely great, however, a ton less work on buffing using ceramic over Rejex. So I will probably be doing the C Quartz on BMW in 8 months or so and keeping with the Gyeon ceramic on the Corvette. Then compare those two. Again, thanks for steps on removing ceramic, I will bookmark this vid to refer back when ready to remove. Thanks Pan! Best, Tom
Thanks Tom! I appreciate your feedback! :)
Thumbs-up smashed! 💪
Thanks for your support!
Great video, I’m planning on doing this same Set up on my car very soon.
Thanks!
Did you watch the video when I did the full new car detail of my new BMW? Here: ua-cam.com/video/dsCmJJDP3xo/v-deo.html
Why cant one just add over the worn down ceramic coating just making it that much thicker the next time?
I almost messaged you yesterday to ask how this was holding up! I saw it was on sale at yesterday at Detailed Image and wanted to buy. I think I will buy it now. Outside with snow on the ground in short sleeves! Haha You the man Pan!
Hahah it's as if I was reading your mind! Have a great weekend bud!
Pan TheOrganizer I know it’s crazy! You have a great weekend also.
What are your considerations for Topcoat F11?
I have never tested it.
Can you re-apply another coat of ceramic coating after 2 years, without totally "removing" the first ceramic coating applied 2 years prior?
No. Ceramic coatings need to bond directly to the clear coat, so you have to properly prepare your paint from scratch.
Hi pan, is it possible to use cquartz uk 3.0 on stainless steel faucet ?
Thumbs up just for the great intro!
Thanks!
Good video! I wanted to see the chemical torture tests on a ceramic coating, impressive results.
Thanks!
Hello Pan, another great and informative video. Question on applying the ceramic coating: can I skip the polishing part on a new car? Just got a black X5 and want to keep her shiny and new.
Thanks!! All the best to you and yours
If you want optimum performance, then you need to decontaminate and polish the paintwork..
Any toppers added in those 10 months?
Of course. Every three months. Maintenance is key for ceramic coatings.
Excellent explanation pan and thanks again for the great tips, I did a ceramic coating and followed the steps that you showed at the last video and looks awesome 👏🏻 .however, I applied only one coat of cquart 3.0 us and still have for a 2nd coat. Should I apply that 2nd coat or just leave it like that? Will it last longer as well as I would have applied 2 coats on it as I’m giving the maintenance that you showed on your video? Thank you pan appreciate it
It’s too late for a 2nd coat now. You have to apply the 2nd coat one hour after the first one. Don’t worry too much about it as the 2nd coat is mainly to ensure proper coverage over the paintwork. If you took your time to apply a nice and even coat you should be fine.
Pan TheOrganizer thank you so much pan 👍👍
Hi Pan! I applied the same ceramic coating on my car. The initial results were amazing and exactly as expected. But unfortunately, after 2 months, the coating has worn off. There is no hydrophobicity and no ease in cleaning as it was before. I know I applied it correctly because initial results were exactly as expected. Can you suggest what went wrong? One more thing I should mention is that I applied the coating on my brand new car (just after 2 days I bought it). Thanks!
What exact steps did you do? Was it exactly like in my tutorial here: ua-cam.com/video/byKcYsEyWGk/v-deo.html
I have cq 3.0 and 1 layer gliss and 1 layer of reload, bird sh*t stayed for 2days on the hood (I wasn't close to the car), and there are stains.
So, whatever they are advertising, it is not sh*t proof. Obviously ph was too high...
Bird droppings that are left unattended often will etch through any paint protectant. It’s not that a coating isn’t good. It’s the combination of the acid nature of the dropping also acting like a magnifying glass on the surface combined to the sun baking that and the surface gets super hot. You can easily polish that with CarPro Essence+.
And a bird dropping is more acidic so that means the pH is lower (not higher, as a high pH would be basic).
@@PanTheOrganizer I didn't say c. coatings are not good, just my experience.
Even my #1 brand is carpro, buth still - bird sh*t is like bullet, there is no protection except film/wrap or immediatily to wipe it...
Does essence + contains fillers?
I agree, bird droppings are a headache if left unattended for more than 15-20 minutes.
Yes Essence and Essence+ contain semi-permanent fillers.
I'll tell you what... Between your success with this product and the fact that just the Hydrosilex Recharge that I put on my 2017 Civic lasted on most of the surfaces all winter long, I am sold on ceramics for paint protection.
Time to get a proper DA buffer tool...
Thanks for watching Jason!
I have a Ford Raptor 2018 and I l’m looking for a good ceramic coating. What do you recommend either Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light or Gyeon ceramic?
CarPro CQuartz UK 3.0 or Gtechniq CSL. Watch my car detailing products awards video to find out my top picks: ua-cam.com/video/8JSgJQYsNgE/v-deo.html
Most excellent update video. The 3 shampoo you mention I would agree are amazing, sometimes you just want a pure & simple shampoo that’s DOES the job!
So many videos out there for how to apply the ceramic protection and only a few how to remove it, so a double likes for the video...
Quick question, so the lightest polish/compound can remove the ceramic coating?
Thanks for the positive feedback on my video!
To answer your question, it depends how long ago your coating was installed, and what type of coating it was. You'll have a full perspective on removing coatings in my upcoming special video on Saturday. You won't want to miss that one! ;)
Pan TheOrganizer 😍can’t wait for the video.
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Thanks for giving us links for different countries, (UK for me) cheers!
Thanks for watching!
Also I plan on using meguiars ultra compound and ultra polish to correct my paint . This is ok to add UK 3.0 ceramic on top off. Thks again
After polishing, do a paint prep spray step with CarPro Eraser to remove polishing oils and residue, and then you can apply the coating.
Can this be done in stages? The whole Panel Cleaning, Polishing, Alcohol then Ceramic Coating Process? maybe do a 1/4 of my truck a day making it a 4 day process? Or do I have to do it all at once?
Thanks for your response :o)
You can do all the prep work on different days, but apply the coating in a single day. Uniformity in application is what you're looking for.
Hi Pan:
I was wondering if you have any advice / knowledge as to whether you should put ceramic coating over your sensors for radar cruise / parking?
My first inclination is to not coat them because I don’t want to affect their performance in any way, but at the same time I’d love for them to have the protective/cleanliness benefits of being coated.
I’m planning to follow your new car detail, then coat with 2 coats of Carpro CQuartz UK, then one or two coats of Carpro Gliss, and maintain with P&S Beadmaker. Hopefully that’ll provide me with some nice protection and gloss for a good while.
Thanks for all the hard work you put into your channel. Your information and reviews are a huge help to the detailing community!
Hi Ky! I wouldn’t coat sensors.
Thanks for your support!
Good call, thanks Pan! Have a great weekend!
I was very disappointed with this product. I missed one spot during wiping off and it's looking very ugly now. I have found out it when I took car out of garage, on sunlight. It seems, this product is best to apply on cloudy weather outside of garage (for black paint).
You have to take care of high spots with any ceramic coating.
I have never had such issues but I have coated many cars.
Pan! serious question. I detail for clients and I’ve used carpro cquarts on a clients vehicle. It works great and I maintenance the coating regularly with reload. The client is getting ready to add more ceramic. You said a compound and polish will remove it? I spoke with a carpro rep over email and they said a very heavy compound such as clear cut would be required with an abrasive cut equivalent to 1000 grit and a microfiber pad to remove a coating. Is this what you used or do you have a preference? Also another client whose ceramic I maintenance we did a polish on his hood to remove some scratches from what looked like a back pack or purse from rubbing it and it appears to have removed the coating. I personally think it may be the polish oils left on the hood that got in the way of the fresh reload application we applied directly after. What are your thoughts?
The second client we specifically used v38 polish with a foam pad to remove the light scratches. I doubt this would cut enough to remove the coating? Likely just the silica sealant in my opinion.
Hi Pan, I know you like cquartz 3.0. Do you recommend any alternative ceramic coatings? Have you tried Avalon king ceramic?
Watch my 2019 car detailing products awards video to find out my favourites: ua-cam.com/video/8JSgJQYsNgE/v-deo.html
One question. If you going to be polishing (and maybe compounding) every two years to prep for the new ceramic coating and that "eats" through the clear coat, how long would the clear coat last on average before you have to redo the clear coat. Is this a concern? That you "cutting" every two years into your clear coat.
If you had a brand new car, and only polish once every two years, you don't have to worry about your clear coat as that won't be removing much material. What I don't recommend is a heavy compound and polish every two months lol.
I want to know what is better in terms of slickness!
I applied gyeon quartz pure already, but I want more slickness.
So I will apply top coat ceramic coating and I want to know which is better choice
Apply CarPro Gliss
2 questions : 10months is one thing, whats kilometres? ;) and parking is in garage or on street? And last, one or two layers application? ;)
2 layers and an average 20,000 km annually, if well maintained, should last two years. That’s the average I see on customer vehicles. Great coating. Still my favourite consumer grade coating.
Hey Pan! Wondering if it is possible to use rustoleum wax and tar remover as prep for the sealant like ceramic coating or ceramic spray? is it more or less effective than IPA??
Yes, that paint prep is a good one if you know how to use it. That's what they use in body shop settings.
Awesome follow-up video Pan. Could u make a video explaining the PH stuff? ( ph10, ph neutral) so confusing. Thanks in advance
Thanks!!
Daniel Valenzuela e😂😂exactly. He used to answer but now that he has lot of subscribers forget it about it.
I feel like it would've been more informative if you showed the side lower panels of the car. Those see the most dirt, and in my experience ceramic coatings fail the most there. Also with weekly washes (like you do) a ceramic coating will last longer, which is not realistic for everyone. A car that is washed every few weeks gives a better idea of the longevity of a ceramic coating in real life. Great video otherwise!
Thanks Arman.
Hey PAN, what product you use for windshields and Windows glass protection? and also any durability time for same?
GlassParency which I reviewed here: ua-cam.com/video/FPgRtq_HI2k/v-deo.html
Hey Pan, do you have to spray a Silica spray before applying a second layer of coating or do you only have to spray it after applying the CQUK & Gliss?
If you apply Gliss, you don’t need to apply Reload.
2 coats of CQUK, 1 coat of Gliss
Or 2 coats of CQUK, 1 coat of Reload
There’s always that 1 person who hates or dislikes everything, and that’s the person who smashed the dislike button... this video should have the dislike button disabled! Great video! LOL
Hahahah I totally agree Freddy! Some people are just never happy in life, and then you also have those negative internet trolls that hit the dislike before even watching a video! :)
Thanks for your support!
@@PanTheOrganizer yup. They are no good
This comment aged well.. RIP dislike button
Awesome video but I have a question. If you're standing in front of your car as if you're about to open the hood, is it advisable to apply a section of ceramic coating left to right then up and down or the other way (up and down then left to right)?
You do both. Up and down, and left to right. It’s called a cross hatch pattern. Watch my ceramic coating application tutorial: ua-cam.com/video/byKcYsEyWGk/v-deo.html
Would a steamer would be good for a maintenance clean on the outside of a car? Is it okay to use one on a ceramic coated car as well?
I don’t use steam cleaners on paint, so I can’t answer that question.
I have watched a few videos and it seems like pan really takes care of his vehicles. I wish he would have showed how well this ceramic coating works on normal cars where people really don’t take care of it. Not too much surprise pan’s ceramic coating on his car held up, he takes good care of his car.
This is a detailing channel, it's meant for people who like to take care of their cars. My viewers don't neglect their vehicles.
Hey Pan my car is ceramic coated with the Carpro UK 3.0 and I parked near a tree that covered my car in tiny droplets of sap that didn't come off after washing the car. What should I use to remove it that is safe for the ceramic coat?
CarPro TarX
Please explain step by step how to apply ceramic coating. Some people wipe it of after 1 min some people after 5 min. I dont understand. To many different ways to apply
I have the most popular ceramic coating tutorial on UA-cam. Over 3 million views. Here: ua-cam.com/video/byKcYsEyWGk/v-deo.html
What coating you reccomend for the consumer. Cquartz igl Or dr. Beasleys. And is there one less prone to water spots ?
My favourite consumer grade coating is the one in this video: Cquartz UK 3.0
All ceramic coatings are susceptible to water spotting, hence why we apply top coats on them. CarPro Gliss is one great example. On Gtechniq's CSL coating, you apply EXO v4 topper, etc.
Awesome informations once again. You've answered all my question about reapplying ceramic coating after 1-2 years. 2 thumbs up to PTO!
Thanks !! I appreciate the positive feedback!
After applying Gliss do you through away your micro fiber towels like you would on the ceramic coatings?
Yes.
Gday Pan. I really need your HELP!!!! I recently applied a ceramic coating to my car using a highly regarded Aussie made product that top detailers use. Anyway, I let it cure for 6-7 days like they advise. Anyway, we have been having hot, dry weather here including frequent dust storms. I was cleaning up my garage when during a dust storm we had a shower of rain!!!! My car was a mess and the next day after I washed it there was unbelievably water spot etchings on the new coating I had applied. I was so angry and broken-hearted after all the effort of polishing and prep. Anyway what advice or steps would you take to remove these terrible spots/etchings from my brand new coated car???? Would I use Car Pro Essence Plus to re-polish it, water spot remover, Iron x????? I am just shattered at what has happened. Maybe I should have used UK 3.0 instead. Any HELP would be greatly appreciated PAN!!!!!
Would recommend paint protection film prior to ceramic coating the vehicle?
Specifically to protect against paint chips from rocks and such
If you want ultimate stone chip protection then yes. PPF first and then top it off with a ceramic coating. There are even coatings specifically formulated for PPF like CarPro Skin. I talk about it in this video: ua-cam.com/video/SE4vivXD0os/v-deo.html
My coating stop beading. Can I use carpro iron to decontaminate and see if it needs again ?
Use CarPro Reset shampoo first, and then yes you can use IronX. Those two steps should rejuvenate an older coating.
What coating do you have and how long ago did you apply it?
Can you to a coat of GLISS a few days, or weeks, or months after the original coat of CQ UK 3.0
Just saw the answer in another video of your.....thanks!
I've seen on UA-cam another detailer using clay mitt with iron remover. It saves time but does it make sense?
Yes it makes sense and is more efficient in time, however not all iron removers can be used as clay lubes, and not all clay media can be used with iron removers.
For one, you'd have to use a synthetic clay media on a clay towel or mitt, like the ones here:
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Great video pan really apreciated it
Thanks Carlos!!
Can you do another update this year? Did the ceramic coating held up? Are you applying Gliss v2 as the top coat?
Since that video, I moved to a pro grade $1600 Opti-Coat Pro+ 7-year coating. I applied it in this video: ua-cam.com/video/C_hb8PMP3KA/v-deo.html
And I gave a one year update on that coating here: ua-cam.com/video/ud4wGakuSWs/v-deo.html
Great video!
Thank you Henry!
Any suggestions on drying a car... I have the metro vac car dryer, but that this is really loud and hard to store the hose. I was thinking that an electric air compressor may be a good solution. Any suggestions on any, or if its a good idea. My cars are ceramic coated so the water comes off nice and easy with air. There is also that tornado gun thing that you need a compressor for which looks pretty good.
You could use a quality cordless leaf blower like an EGO.
@@PanTheOrganizer Alright thanks for responding!
How did you discover my channel by the way?
@@PanTheOrganizer I searched a car that I was getting (Merc C43 AMG), and your video came up detailing the car :).
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With Ceramic coating, will it protect the body against scratches when we take it to those touchless/automatic car washes?
Some coatings will protect the Paint against automatic car washes (scratches) but the product won't last long, So all i can say is apply a coating and wash your car by hand to get maximum result
Hi,,,,,Great job.
would you consider using GLISS alone?
No.
Hi Pan, I noticed that my car has some water spots baked into my car surface. Can I consult you on how do I get rid of them? Will a light polish be ok? Will it in anyway damage my CQ.UK 3.0 coating?
Great Video 👍🏼
Thanks Eddie!
In my own experience, the original cquartz is a lot better than the 3.0
I used both on my car and windshield and i am disappointed in 3.0. Yes it works but the original was a lot better. I did a test on my hood where i applied cquartz on half the hood and once a year nu finish wax on the other side. I had it for a while then got into an accident so got a new hood and had to redo the test but this time i had the 3.0 and re applied it the same way. What i saw this time that the water spots on the hood in the morning ( humid flordia) roll off a lot less compared to the old cquartz. I saw the effect and comparison between the ceramic coat vs the wax every day because i see my hood when i drive and i was always amazed how much water rolls off from the ceramic coat side just be driving the car ) compared to the wax side. Now with the 3.0 its almost the same. Also have it on my windshields and i can tell you that while is working pretty good its a lot less hydrophobic compared the original cquartz.
Awesome thanks for all the Canadian links...but no 3.0 is there any different?
3.0 is the updated version of CQUK. Very similar, just not always available on Amazon in Canada.
So could u put the car in a gas station car washes since the soaps tend to be more aggressive, could it harm the coating?
Typically, ceramic coatings resist chemicals up to pH 12 so they resist chemicals waaaay more than waxes or sealants. You should be fine although I still prefer a good manual car wash with a quality pH neutral shampoo.
Hi Pan, I love your channel. I wanted to say that i feel like the ceramic coating was actually performing better after the iron remover and degreaser cleaned the ceramic coating. Maybe it's just in my head but I thought that was interesting.
You're actually right. Over time, there is a buildup of grime and road film on paintwork that pH neutral shampoos can't remove. So degreasers or even iron removers help lift that "film" and reveal the true hydrophobic properties of the coating.
@@PanTheOrganizer thanks for the quick reply on this three month old video!
My pleasure! How did you discover my channel by the way?
@@PanTheOrganizer I'm not sure. I recently bought a black BMW and wanted to know how to take care of the paint since I live in super sunny Arizona so I've been searching a lot of car detailing videos lately and I think your detail of a black M3 came up pretty quickly for me. Some of your videos may have also been suggested from other automotive repair and automotive detailing channels and videos. I found this particular video while researching ceramic coatings and I think you're the only youtuber to post an update so I was pretty excited to see how it held up. Thank you for posting such informative videos btw
Thanks for the positive feedback, I appreciate it!
Not sure if Ferrex and Power Clean are just sprayed on and sprayed off in real life, so a contact wash with them would have been interesting to observe.