How To Ceramic Coat A Car | DIY Graphene Ceramic Coating - Adam’s Polishes
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- Опубліковано 22 тра 2024
- In this comprehensive tutorial, we'll guide you step-by-step on how to apply Adam's Polishes Graphene Ceramic Coating™ Advanced on your car's paint, glass, plastic trim, piano black trim, and soft top surfaces. Throughout this tutorial, we address common concerns, such as dealing with high spots and the optimal application techniques for different climates.
We'll also show you how to ceramic coat your glass using our Graphene Glass Coating, which penetrates the glass pores for enhanced adhesion and longevity.
Coating the fabric top on your convertible or Jeep is easy with Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating™ Advanced. After following this tutorial, your car will have a long-lasting, hydrophobic, and easy-to-clean protection that will keep it looking great for years to come.
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Owning a detail company get to test lots of other ceramic coatings sent from ambitious sales reps just because I want to see how my Adams stuff stacks up against the rest of the products out there. My cars have all been coated and polished off a bunch of times. I can say that I always keep coming back to Adams Graphene. It is the easiest to work with, easiest to buff and level and looks fantastic when its done. Feels epic after it cures and I have been very happy with Adams!
Had to use the brilliant glaze! Thanks for the tip I was pissed because a certain area looked terrible and streaky
Excellent updated video Joe!
Fantastic work and training , congrats Adam.
Great tutorial video about this awesome product!!
Very informative - thanks for sharing the different processes for the hight spot removal.
I thought it was super hard to put on the ceramic coating ots easy to put on I give you lots of blessings & respect straight from down south pharr texas
Love all the graphene products!!!
Any idea on the actual longevity of the Adams Graphene Ceramic coating? I did the entire process including fallout remover, clay bar, orbital polish, wash with strip wash, rinse and wipe down with isopropyl alcohol and again with Adam's Surface prep. Coating lasted maybe 6 months - 9 months on the majority of the vehicle. Box sides and tail gate of F-450 maintained hydrophobic properties longer than doors, front, etc. Prep on the truck took my about 20 hours in total. Ceramic took about an hour.
I did my wife's car in the same manner and it last about the same. This is supposedly a 7+ year 10H coating - what could I have done wrong? Strip wash and surface prep should have been a perfect base for coating?
Maintained with basic car wash detergent and CS3. I feel like the CS3 was the only reason the water would bead as long as it did. What could I have done wrong?
great video
My opinion is that Adam's Graphene Ceramic Coating is as good as it gets, I have been waxing cars all my life and this beats them all. HOWEVER, I found a much easier way to remove high spots without using Adam's expensive polish and power buffers. Buy a bottle of Meguiar's Fine Cut Cleaner #2 and rub it gently into high spots using a folded paper towel and buff off with a microfiber cloth. Repeat as needed, using minimal pressure. I had a dozen high spots on my Cadillac after applying the coating and letting it on too long, using the polish and power buffer was an effort in futility. Meguiar's does the trick!
Carpro essence works very well for repairing high spots
This was a great video, first time doing this, but I’ve helped friends a bit before. My hood def had high spots but the rest turned out nicely
Can I use ceramic coating on interior plastic parts and buttons?
Listen to this guy when he talks about the flashing cure time. I did my hood and fenders last evening on a black Silverado truck and I have the high spots and kind of oil slick look in a few areas because I did too much area at one time. Florida person here and I can attest to how quick this stuff flashes off even after the sun is almost down all the way.
Not sure why people had a bad experience with these Adam’s products. Used them for the first time and I had excellent results. I followed all the instructions from start to finish and I am completely happy! This was my first time applying a ceramic coating and I’m glad I did!
How long has it been on your vehicle and how is it holding up?
@@mechalchuk only been a month, but car got really dirty after trip to Florida and it cleaned up so easily. I’m sold on this graphene ceramic.
Can I apply this graphene coating to my xpel fusion ppf which is ceramic coating infused for extra layer of protection?
I love the product. I spent about 12hrs prepping and graphine coating my truck. While I did not coat the black plastic, I got a few overrun spots into it with the coating. It turns the plastic white. I’m not sure how you recommend its usage on plastic?
If my trim is faded do I need to restore before adding the coating or will the coating give it back some color?
Coating the black plastic area were a nightmare. I had to remove it and redo it. The key for me was wiping right away. I didn’t wait for it to flash. It was much better
Thanks. I am about to ceramic coat my 2015 Tacoma 4x4 truck this weekend with the Adam's graphene ceramic.
How did you remove the coating from the plastic?
I used alcohol to remove it
Also, just be aware that these videos are meant to be used as a selling tool. So far, for me, none of their vids are entirely accurate. In fact, the ceramic window coating has ruined my windshield. Not Adam’s fault, but they failed to mention that ALL the micro pits will now show up. The coating gets in the pits (I’m talking about the ones that weren’t visible before) and can not be removed. I have tried everything to remove them with no luck so far.
@@jimfoster9532 You and all of us need to take Adam's ceramics with a grain of salt. I just paint corrected and ceramic coated my 2013 Honda Accord and added Adam's ceramic glass and coating... I don't expect it to last years. I'm happy if I get a solid 12-18 months out of it with proper maintenance. These ceramic coatings will never beat the most professional grade stuff.
When you wipe off should be smooth.. correct?
Any guidance on overlapping sections? Doe that create high spots? A video showing how to apply a second adjacent section would be helpful.
Can you use this over PPF?
Excellent video! Just finished my first layer on my beetle yesterday, it looks fantastic. Should I put a second layer on top of it?
just used a quarter of the 60 ml.
A second coat is unnecessary.
Good day! Been watching your videos and very informative! What product can I use on black rally stripes on the hood of my camaro? Thanks in advance!
Yes on everything
If you’re applying in a hot and humid climate, don’t let it sit long. It cures really fast and you’ll have streaks all over to correct. I am guilty of this!!
Same here
So, about how long did you have to wait before it was optimal? I live in Ohio with average heat and humidity.
Guilty, too. Only do a small area at a time, not half the car like I did. I used Meguair's Fine-Cut Cleaner to remove high spots, it works great if you take your time. Usually 2 applications are required.
Hey! I love it! Only flaw, my car is blue and UV light makes the coating BLUE! I couldn’t see anything at all 😂
What’s the curing time? I don’t have a garage and it’s 70 degrees f where I live
Great tutorial. The only question I can think of is: In spots where one may not care what the paint looks like, is there any benefit to applying the advanced graphene heavier and letting it cure without fully wiping/leveling? IE under rocker panels. Will a heavier coat perform better/longer, or would it negate how the formula is designed to work?
Sorry for the delayed response! No, you need to wipe away all residue. Applying it heavy and letting it cure without wiping away the residue will leave a large amount of solvents on the surface that can damage the paint - high spots, cloudiness, stains, or worse. You can certainly apply it more heavy in those areas, but you do need to wipe away the residue off of all surfaces. You could apply a second layer 1-2 hours after the first layer, but the law of diminishing returns applies - the first layer somewhat rejects the second layer from bonding as well, so that is why a second layer will feel like it is much easier to wipe away the residue.
Do you throw away the suede and the plush towel after the application?
Yes
Very nice video. But can apply ceramic coating on mirrors? Or just leave them?
Yes, you can apply the coating to mirrors, however for side mirrors, the coating can cause hundreds of small water beads during rain, which can sometimes impair vision. I stick to Glass Cleaner or Brilliant Glaze on side mirrors.
What polisher brand do you recommend for corvette 2024 Z06?
I have an older Dewalt DW 849
I’m afraid to use it it so powerfull
I want a updated polisher when I won’t Bunt the paint
Btw I bought your kit waiting to arrive
I use a Bauer Random Orbital 6” from Harbor Freight. It has an adjustment so you can slow as needed. You won’t need much effort since your car is brand new.
When it comes time for the final buff-out.....would it be even better to use an orbital buffer with a microfibre bonnet?
You could, but in our experience, using large microfiber bonnets to remove polish residue may not get into corners and crevices as easily as using a microfiber towel by hand. We also recommend using our Surface Prep spray to ensure that all polish residue has been removed from all surfaces to be coated.
So quick question for you guys… let’s say a “friend” while ceramic coating a vehicle accidentally used the glass ceramic coating on part of the hood after coating the windshield. What’s the best way to remove the glass coating from the paint to apply the proper ceramic coating. The hood definitely beads up nicely when trying to wash off the wrong coating even after polishing. Need to compound the paint and start the process over again?
Hi there, sorry we missed this question! If you haven't already handled this, yep you can remove the coating with our blue Compound and a Blue Foam Pad or Microfiber Cutting Pad - it shouldn't take too much effort to remove the Graphene Glass Coating from paint, since it is only really designed to bond to glass.
I’m currently doing my vehicle, outdoors, around 60 degrees Fahrenheit with low humidity. It’s a dark brown metallic.
Well I thought I was doing a good job until a few days later I looked at the truck at dusk. Streaks like a MOFO!!! Apparently there are streaks you don’t see in direct sunlight, but you do see in the shade. 😩 I have to repolish 2/3 of the entire truck and redo. 😭
I got a new 2024 Chevy Camaro Panther collectors edition it has black metallic tri coat paint on it. I want to ceramic coat it, would you polish it first
Hi Carl! Congrats on the new Camaro! We would very strongly encourage to machine polish the car first to remove any swirl marks and light scratches. Black paint can show swirl marks easily, and even a brand new vehicle may have some light scratches and swirl marks from transportation, dealership washes, etc. If you notice any types of swirl marks or scratches when the Camaro is out in the sunlight, they will still be there if you were to just apply a ceramic coating without polishing it first. You may just be able to use our White Foam Pad and white Polish on about speed 4 on a random orbital polisher like our Swirl Killer Polisher, or you may need to move up to a Blue Foam Pad and blue Compound if there are some deeper imperfections. If you are hesitant to use a machine polisher, you could use our white Polish with a Blue Hex Grip Hand Applicator, but you may not achieve results as good as machine polishing. Let us know if you have any other questions!
Is it suitable for vinyl wrap or ppf?
I have used the Graphene over both PPF and Vinyl and it looks fantastic. Just keep in mind it will add a gloss luster. So if its a matte wrap that just goes with the territory. The plus is that even on a matte wrap, it makes the color of the vinyl just pop just like it does on paint!
Would you recommend using the white polish on the entire car prior to applying the coating? ty
Hi Bill, yes going over the vehicle with the white Polish and a White Foam Pad will certainly bring out more gloss and depth and leave the surface bare and more smooth for the coating to bond better to the surface! You can use Compound prior to the white Polish if you need to address oxidation, scratches, swirl marks, etc.
@@AdamsPolishes that’s awesome. Because that’s what I’ve been doing. Hahaha. Thanks 👍🏻
Also can you coat other things like sunglasses and jackets???
Can this be used on vinyl wraps? It’s good for 9 years?
Hi Violet, yes you can apply our Graphene Ceramic Coating on vinyl wraps. On matte and satin vinyl, we would recommend using our Graphene Spray Coating instead, since it is much easier to work with on vinyl, and you will have less chance of streaks or high spots. The coatings do not bond to vinyl in the same way they do paint or clear coat, so you could expect 1-3 years on vinyl before you would want to reapply. I like to use our spray coating every 6 months on vinyl wraps 👍
@@AdamsPolisheshow much would I need to do a ford f150???
Hope u guy make video on how to remove old ceramic coat
Just remove it with a cutting polish and DA buffer.
What is the shelf life of the unopened bottles?
6 months for spray, prob 3 months for the small bottle
circle motion seems to be a better method of applying the product
One of your videos says when you see the rainbow wipe it off.
Idk if I’m sold on this. I had it put on my car and after the first wash it’s doesn’t feel smooth anymore feels sticky when I ran may hand across the hood.
None last long. All last same as regular wax
It’s a 9year coating but you need to now buy a product and apply it a couple month’s later that’s “boosts” the coating? Sounds like a way just to sell another product.
As soon as it flashes I have to wipe it off or else it will have high spots all over
6:00 when he explains how to apply the coat
No way would i spray like that spray the brush and do qtr sections of the top. No need to recoat the coated car and glass all over again😅 unecessary and wasting product and time. Great pricts and coatings i love adams advanced
Taste the rainbow
That’s some expensive glass coating!
Very informative video but you guys should really take it easy on repeating "graphene ceramic coating advanced" over and over, it almost makes the video unbearable to watch
It’s all about marketing and how advanced it is “sounding”
11:34 oh.. my god.. each one of those drops cost like 5 dollars
Graphene is a scam