Prepping and Decontaminating the Surface Before Applying The Last Coat
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2019
- We have had a lot of customers asking for a prep video on how to decontaminate a vehicle exterior before applying sealants such as The Last Coat. In this video, Nick shows us how he likes to prep if the surface is contaminated and rough, to get some good adhering of The Last Coat once it's applied. Although The Last Coat can be applied to a vehicle that has simply been washed, or even as a light waterless wash, on the initial application it's a great idea to strip the surface of any prior waxes, sealants, and contamination.
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This is one of the very best videos on you tube as far as how "to do" and "use" these great products. A fantastic job Nick. I see you have had 30,000 views so that should tell everyone something about how great this video is. Perfect! Thank!
The best video!! Thank you guys so much! I just got the clay bar mitt to add to my TLC lineup! This video helps so much! Cant wait to use it! Great products, great people who really want to help and great customer support! Thank you!
I just ordered the tlc 2.0. Really excited to use it. I’ve watched numerous sides by side products and yours always wins
I used these products. They are amazing. They work wonderfully on glass also.
Thanks for the post. Getting mine today!!
Thanks for the help. I have three cars that I want to do forthwith.
On first application we highly recommend someone applying on as clean and bare a surface as possible.
Step One: Wash your vehicle.( With a soap with no wax added)
Step Two: Decontaminate the paint surface with a clay mitt, clay bar or chemical removal.
Step Three: (if paint requires it, if not move on to step four). Compound/polish (paint correction) the paint surface to remove swirls, defects and bring the surface to a high gloss.
Step Four: Wipe down the vehicle with 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) on a microfiber and let the IPA air dry or use a surface prep cleaner. This will remove all waxes, polishing oils if used, and residue to ensure a clean surface.
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I used tlc2 3 months ago, I belong to a car wash and have my envision wash once a week and it looks like I just TLC 2, IT does not wear off. It is great, it does not wear off. TLC2 is the only product I will ever use. Thank you Nick & Chad and may God Bless you and your families.
Joe Torregrossa
Thanks a ton for the feedback!! We really appreciate the kind words!
In the video you recommend using whatever remaining “The Last Soap” we have and diluting it with water to use as clay lube when using a clay bar or with a clay mitt.
How many mL’s would you recommend to use in a 32 oz spray bottle? In a separate video you recommend a great hack of 23 mLs of AMP and distilled water mixed in a spray bottle as a window cleaner for tinted windows, but you weren’t as specific in this video. How much would you suggest?
Looks like a great product, looking forward to receiving my first bottle. I have read that this can be used as a topper over existing ceramic coatings (Carpro)? Does it require special prep to be used this way? Thanks
Keep in mind though that for cars that have been ceramic coated, you can use even less TLC. An average sized car takes 1-3 ounces for the exterior if it's not ceramic coated, so that gives you an idea of how little you need to use on a ceramic car. Ceramic and TLC share many of the same chemical properties so TLC will help rebuild and protect ceramic over time. Our new upgraded version of The Last Coat has a ceramic base.
Prep is more or less the same, if the surface is contaminated you can do some light claying. Some will simply wash, dry, and apply.
Do not use soaps with wax added.
Hi TLC thank you for the amazing products. Can you show us how and when to use the new cleansr. Lately I’m using RUPES UNO protect it doesn’t have fillers then I apply Black Ice as a ceramic coating. Is it recommended by you or you have any suggestion to us. Thank you again.
*Also I use the IPA after the polishing
Check this Tutorial out: thelastcoat.com/pages/how-to-apply-our-products-for-best-results#tutorial-clearsr
I own TLC and AMP and love them so far. I'm not trying to be critical but looking for clarification. Didn't you miss the ferrous metal decontamination step after the clay mitt process?? I just want to make sure my clean / paint decomp process is correct, before paint correction and applying TLC as a topper?? Thank you!!
Nick will metal decon but only do it for deep contamination on certain parts of the vehicles like back and upper sections. Claying still removes most if not all of the contamination unless it’s really embedded and has been uncared for. In those cases we will decon further, yes.
Question about the process with the alcohol.
I usually will polish my black car before adding the wax or final coat.
You mentioned doing the alcohol wipe after polishing. Does that affect the polishing effect?
It would only effect it if it’s a wax or glaze style polish
Some detailers recommend using a 50/50 ipa and water wash as pure ipa can soften the clear coat. Also, some recommend doing the ipa wash before the machine polish.
The videos says to use 100% ipa spray on the paint. Is that safe?
Nick uses a 70% IPA concentration as the highest he goes, so he doesn’t dilute it as it is already cut 30%. 50/50 works as well, you can also buy 50% IPA. We would never go above 70% concentration.
I have a 42ft 5th wheel camper. A large amount of surface area has decals on it. I'm worried a clay mit and IPA wipe might damage the decals. Would a simple wash (last wash or car wash) work prior to TLC2 application?
Neither would damage the decals when used properly. If you don’t want to decontaminate the vinyl and IPA then yes a good solid wash with medium to high pressure water after to remove all surfactants from the surface. Then dry the camper and apply TLC2.
I applied TLC2 3 months ago and then reapplied it now, is that recommended?
A couple of questions more, Could I use GO2 as a watterless wash method frequently to just keep it super shine (less effort) and how often is it recommended to avoid swirls and scratches?
Also I as a maintenance, Could I use AMP as a topper to boost the shine after a two bucket wash method (more effort), and how often a 2 bucket wash method is recommended?
Thanks in advance, you guys rock with this products!
Ya you can reapply as often as you like. As for waterless washing it’s about the technique used and a car that only has light dust. We don’t recommend waterless washing a extremely dirty vehicle. Short answer yes you can use GO2 for quick clean ups. I always advise using one bucket with a grit guard in the bottom to wash the vehicle body use a second bucket for wheels, exhaust tips and fender wells. Use a different wash mitt in each that will be dedicated to the body or the wheels. I always advise washing this way anytime your going to use water for a detailed wash.
My car has a pretty wonderful finish and is glossy as I use a clay bar and sealant 2-3 times a year, but I'd still like to try this. Do I have to strip all my work off to use this or can I wash and apply is my coat is already glass smooth?
Feel free to do a basic wash (no wax based soaps) and no waxes, and then apply. The reason we show prep steps and the process to remove previous waxes is because with any sealant especially a ceramic based one, applying on a bare surface is best for the durability. But that said, many customers simply wash and apply as aesthetics are more important to them than durability.
In your video you showed washing the test panel with dawn liquid soap. What is wrong using dawn, you didn't mention that. Thanks
We typically don’t use Dawn for actual washing as it can be overly aggressive over time. But we use it on these tests as it is used as a litmus by many for durability.
I brought TLC2, AMP & BLACK ICE.
Which order do I go? TLC then black ice then amp?
Since Black Ice requires a paint corrected, swirl-free surface, after the polishing process (if required) you would apply Black Ice to be your durable base layer. You would then allow Black Ice to cure for 7 days before applying TLC2 or AMP. At that time, you can then apply TLC2 and AMP for regular maintenance to help preserve and rebuild on the Black Ice layer.
DETAILING SPRAY LONGEVITY TEST - SETUP & APPLICATION (TOPCOAT F11 - SHINE ARMOR - THE LAST COAT (Original) - THE LAST COAT 2 (TLC2) - THE LAST COAT ("BLACK ICE") - BEAD MAKER) : ua-cam.com/video/fLsN4efnoKQ/v-deo.html
Is it okay to use a spray wax on top of TLC as a topper on my maintenance washes such as Meguiars synthetic x-press spray wax?
No we do not recommend applying wax over TLC2 nor Black Ice as a topper we recommend using AMP our Hybrid topper
If I wash with the last coat soap and then apply TLC 2, is that recommended? With the way things are, rubbing alcohol is so hard to get. So I guess my question is: Will it still give me good protection without cleaning with rubbing alcohol between washing and TLC 2 application? Thanks!
Feel free to do a basic wash (no wax based soaps) and no waxes, and then apply. The reason we show prep steps and the process to remove previous waxes is because with any sealant especially a ceramic based one, applying on a bare surface is best for the durability. But that said, many customers simply wash and apply as aesthetics are more important to them than durability.
If you have a ceramic coating on the car, should you still clay the car and do the ipa wipe? Wouldn’t they remove the ceramic coating?
If the surface feels rough after washing then yes you should clay the ceramic coating to remove the contamination. Then IPA wipe and apply TLC2. If you have a true 9h ceramic then no it will not remove the coating by just simply claying.
just wan't to say great products, my question is i just bought amp, i applied amp, the truck looks great. in 2 weeks or so can i apply T L C 2 over the amp?
You sure can ! But we recommend to apply TLC2 on a surface that is as clean and as bare as possible.
Is rubbing alcohol ok for matte paint. I just bout TLC2 and TLC soap and looking to replicate this Process
isopropyl alcohol at 70% IPA will assist with the decontamination of your paint
So if I use the soap but already have a ceramic/wax coat. Would my steps be
Rinse
Soap the car (I have a foam cannon)
Sponge the car
Rinse off
Dry
And apply Amp? I usually apply it after every wash
We recommend applying it to a surface that is as clean and as bare as possible.
Step One: Wash your vehicle.( With a soap with no wax added)
Step Two: Decontaminate the paint surface with a clay mitt, clay bar or chemical removal.
Step Three: (if paint requires it, if not move on to step four). Compound/polish (paint correction) the paint surface to remove swirls, defects and bring the surface to a high gloss.
Step Four: Wipe down the vehicle with 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) on a microfiber and let the IPA air dry or use a surface prep cleaner. This will remove all waxes, polishing oils if used, and residue to ensure a clean surface.
I have black ice. Is there much of a difference using it then what you showed in this video?
We recommend sticking to the steps for best results .
After the ipa whipe do you use Amp b4 the TLC?
We recommend applying TLC2 and AMP as a topper .
Is two coats necessary if using amp? Would two coats and then amp be best?
Ya if you are going to layer, 2 coats for TLC2 (ideally with a 24 hour cure between each), then Amp after... and then either on going as desired.
Is prepping 100% necessary? I wash my car very often and never used any of these products, however I go over my car multiple times so it's really really clean.
For the best results, the surface needs to be as clean and as bare as possible, the prep steps are what we recommend for the best results.
In the video, he says it can cure for 5 minutes before putting on 2nd coat or amp, but you guys recommended 24 hours between coats?
You can apply a second layer within 5 to 7 minutes of first application but for better results, we recommend giving it a 24 cure time.
I just bought regular TLC on its own. Can I use this product on its own or have to decontaminate first?
Feel free to do a basic wash (no wax based soaps) and no waxes, and then apply. The reason we show prep steps and the process to remove previous waxes is because with any sealant especially a ceramic based one, applying on a bare surface is best for the durability. But that said, many customers simply wash and apply as aesthetics are more important to them than durability.
Can your products be used on a Clear Bra? My entire front clip and nearly any other surface subject to rock chips has been covered in a clear bra.
Yes it absolutely can! Regarding surfaces in general... TLC can be applied on chrome, glass, vinyl, leather, matte surfaces, rubber, denim paint, plastics, headlights, stainless steel, counter tops, wood, electronic screens, fiberglass, gel coat and most fabrics as well. It won’t artificially gloss matte and denim surfaces. On chrome and glass, use minimal amounts and when the surface is cool to the touch.
Can you use last wash to lubricant the clay mitt?
Yes absolutely!
Can I put a glaze on first and then apply TLC?
We recommend that the surface is as clean and as bare as possible prior to first application.
You can actually VISUALLY SEE the difference between BEFORE and AFTER TLC2. Just look at the reflection on the left side beside the window.
BEFORE (TLC2) : 5:20
AFTER (TLC2) : 8:40
Change is NIGHT AND DAY!!
EXCELLENT Tutorial :-)
Yep, pretty cool.
I assume the 70% isopropyl alcohol is mixed with distilled or tap water but which is it?
Preferably deionized,distilled or filtered. Basically as clean of water as you can get.
But if I want to layer TLC2 on top of high quality paste wax .?
Do not use wax for prepping the surface, nor to clean the vehicle after applying TLC. If used before applying to prep the surface, TLC will not be able to bond correctly to the surface as it is a ceramic-based product, and you may experience streaking. If used after applying TLC, due to TLC being so hydrophobic, it will shed the wax because The Last Coat is the real protection, and the wax may haze.
I want to remove water spots, what do I use?
Jennifer, for baked in hard spots, try Duckys Xtreme Gel, or FinishRenu water spot remover. You usually need a dedicated water spot remover in those cases.
I can't find any 70 isopropyl alcohol, or any kind of alcohol. Is there something else you would recommend
Chemical Guys Clean slate can be used in place of IPA, so can CarPro Eraser.
Or Kirkland Signature vodka. 😁
I'm ready to get a Paint correction and a Ceramic coating ! Should I tell the Detailer , after Paint correction,, forget the Ceramic coating and apply the last Coat instead ???????
You can coat with the ceramic coating if it's a permanent one and apply TLC2 over it if you'd like
Just got new enamel paint do I need to go thru this process before the last coat ?
make sure the paint is cured and then I would just wash and IPA wipe if the surface is smooth to the touch. If there is overspray anywhere I would use a clay bar to remove that if not just wash and IPA wipe.
@@TheLastCoat awesome thanks just what I needed to know. Thanks.
What was the last thing you sprayed on?
Our hybrid topper AMP.👍 When you're ready, you can check out our full product line up here: thelastcoat.com/collections/our-products
friend how long does it last like this
TLC2 will last 6 months under normal driving conditions.
When I go to reapply a new coat after 6 months, what do I need to do to prep the surface?
Step One: Wash your vehicle.( With a soap with no wax added)
Step Two: Decontaminate the paint surface with a clay mitt, clay bar or chemical removal.
Step Three: (if paint requires it, if not move on to step four). Compound/polish (paint correction) the paint surface to remove swirls, defects and bring the surface to a high gloss.
Step Four: Wipe down the vehicle with 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) on a microfiber and let the IPA air dry or use a surface prep cleaner. This will remove all waxes, polishing oils if used, and residue to ensure a clean surface.
@@TheLastCoat
Word! I appreciate the help.
My car is looking good too!
Can I use this on single stage paint
Yes you can.
How may coats of TLC2 and Amp should you do ?
You Can do 1 to 3 coats of TLC2 with a 24 hour cure time between them. AMP lasts about 1 month so you could reapply on a monthly basis or some clients like to apply AMP after every wash
The Last Coat I would have to at least rinse the car before applying another coat if it’s outside though right? Or wash it so you don’t rub in contaminants?
Do you have to use a pressure washer?
You could hand wash as well no problem.
How much silicon dioxide% do you have in your formula?
Tlc2 10% & Black Ice 13%
Can you use these on Windows too?
Yes, you absolutely can!
You avoided the window is it not safe on glass ?
Hey Eduardo, yes TLC2 is safe on glass, we were just presenting on the paint for this video. For most surfaces, especially glass, only minimal amounts are needed. Make sure glass is cool to the touch.
Bought a new truck January. Is there a need to clay the surface? I have not done anything with the paint to protect it yet.
Regarding using a clay bar for prepping the surface, this is a personal preference. But proper clay barring as the initial prep step will often give you the very best results out of TLC. On first application we highly recommend someone applying on as clean and bare a surface as possible.
Step One: Wash your vehicle.( With The Last Soap or a soap with no wax added)
Step Two: Decontaminate the paint surface with a clay mitt, clay bar or chemical removal.
Step Three: (if paint requires it, if not move on to step four). Compound/polish (paint correction) the paint surface to remove swirls, defects and bring the surface to a high gloss.
Step Four: Wipe down the vehicle with 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) on a microfiber and let the IPA air dry or use a surface prep cleaner. This will remove all waxes, polishing oils if used, and residue to ensure a clean surface.
I'm new to all this and confused. Do I do one section of the car at a time or do I wash the whole car and then apply TLC 2 . I put chemical guys ceramic coating hyper wax on already, do I need to remove it and then apply the spray.
You could do the whole car if you like, On first application we highly recommend someone applying on as clean and bare a surface as possible.
Step One: Wash your vehicle.( With The Last Soap or a soap with no wax added)
Step Two: Decontaminate the paint surface with a clay mitt, clay bar or chemical removal.
Step Three: (if paint requires it, if not move on to step four). Compound/polish (paint correction) the paint surface to remove swirls, defects and bring the surface to a high gloss.
Step Four: Wipe down the vehicle with 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) on a microfiber and let the IPA air dry or use a surface prep cleaner. This will remove all waxes, polishing oils if used, and residue to ensure a clean surface.
Here is a vid tutorial to further assist : ua-cam.com/video/iLSpIlG5m9I/v-deo.html
Here is a vid on how to apply : ua-cam.com/video/xhOegg0DT-w/v-deo.html
How long does the TLC last and do I have to do the whole prep thing again when I reapply it?
It's lasts 6 months under normal driving conditions, if the surface is not contaminated no need to clay or IPA wipe down
@@TheLastCoat can i use 91% iso alcohol
So, I just bought a new car and it has an added factory protection coating on it, but I'm not really satisfied with it. Would you suggest doing all the same prep work (clay bar, alcohol wipe) before using TLC2? Or should a wash be sufficient?
Yes, on first application we recommend the following steps.
Here is my review on TLC2: ua-cam.com/video/mURVZqlq3x8/v-deo.html