How much product do I need?

[wil2007]

Just purchased the Uber ceramic coating kit. I have a new 2016 Colorado Crew Cab. Will the 15 cc be enough to do entire truck including wheels and windows. Will the16oz of prep be enough? I am also wondering what products I will need to maintain? This will be first time using a coating

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Those are NICE trucks. Being the first time using a coating, do your research. You don't want to be left with any high spots.

 

[wil2007]

have read Mike Philips and Mike @ Dedicateds reviews, any other advice will be welcomed

 

[cardaddy]

First... congrats on a VERY NICE new truck!

Second... don't even THINK about using a foam applicator applying a coating. Especially if it's your first time.

The foam applicators are good for one thing, and one thing only. Getting you to USE MORE PRODUCT! More than you need for sure!

Get a 10 pack of the CarPro Suede Microfiber Cloths.
Why?
Because you can make 160 of the 4" cloths for $19.99 where if you buy the 'pre-cut' 4" cloths you'll pay $12.99 FOR TEN!!!

CarPro Suede Microfiber Cloths, suede microfibre cloths, microfiber towels, cquartz microfiber

Also, get the CarPro Applicator Pack, 2 foam blocks for $3.99.
CarPro Cquartz Applicator

I've applied all sorts of coatings with the suede cloths and they've all done great. No real worries of high spots, (or at least not any massive ones that don't easily wipe off).

It's easy to apply a second, or even a third coat using the suede cloth method without any worries. I always go over it a second time just to make sure there are no missed spots, works every time.

Applying a coating with that system should be a detailers law or something.

 

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Congrats on the new truck!

The kit has enough product to prep and coat the entire truck. The included LC foam applicator will be fine for use when coating the truck. If you plan on doing multiple vehicles, consider the system Tony (car daddy) mentioned above.

If it were me, I would maintain this coating/truck with CarPro Hydro foam and Hydro2.

 

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

You are going to perform a new car prep/detail to include claying and polishing for the coating correct?

 

[jarred767]

First... congrats on a VERY NICE new truck!

Second... don't even THINK about using a foam applicator applying a coating. Especially if it's your first time.

The foam applicators are good for one thing, and one thing only. Getting you to USE MORE PRODUCT! More than you need for sure!

Get a 10 pack of the CarPro Suede Microfiber Cloths.
Why?
Because you can make 160 of the 4" cloths for $19.99 where if you buy the 'pre-cut' 4" cloths you'll pay $12.99 FOR TEN!!!

CarPro Suede Microfiber Cloths, suede microfibre cloths, microfiber towels, cquartz microfiber

Also, get the CarPro Applicator Pack, 2 foam blocks for $3.99.
CarPro Cquartz Applicator

I've applied all sorts of coatings with the suede cloths and they've all done great. No real worries of high spots, (or at least not any massive ones that don't easily wipe off).

It's easy to apply a second, or even a third coat using the suede cloth method without any worries. I always go over it a second time just to make sure there are no missed spots, works every time.

Applying a coating with that system should be a detailers law or something.

+1 :xyxthumbs: exactly what I do and wouldn't have it any other way!

 

[wil2007]

First... congrats on a VERY NICE new truck!

Second... don't even THINK about using a foam applicator applying a coating. Especially if it's your first time.

The foam applicators are good for one thing, and one thing only. Getting you to USE MORE PRODUCT! More than you need for sure!

Get a 10 pack of the CarPro Suede Microfiber Cloths.
Why?
Because you can make 160 of the 4" cloths for $19.99 where if you buy the 'pre-cut' 4" cloths you'll pay $12.99 FOR TEN!!!

CarPro Suede Microfiber Cloths, suede microfibre cloths, microfiber towels, cquartz microfiber

Also, get the CarPro Applicator Pack, 2 foam blocks for $3.99.
CarPro Cquartz Applicator

I've applied all sorts of coatings with the suede cloths and they've all done great. No real worries of high spots, (or at least not any massive ones that don't easily wipe off).

It's easy to apply a second, or even a third coat using the suede cloth method without any worries. I always go over it a second time just to make sure there are no missed spots, works every time.

Applying a coating with that system should be a detailers law or something.

Thanks,really starting to like the truck. Do you wrap the applicator with the cloth. What do you use for buff

 

[wil2007]

You are going to perform a new car prep/detail to include claying and polishing for the coating correct?

I had planned on wash,clay and SF 4000 which I had. Any other suggestions

 

[Hoytman]

First... congrats on a VERY NICE new truck!

Second... don't even THINK about using a foam applicator applying a coating. Especially if it's your first time.

The foam applicators are good for one thing, and one thing only. Getting you to USE MORE PRODUCT! More than you need for sure!

Get a 10 pack of the CarPro Suede Microfiber Cloths.
Why?
Because you can make 160 of the 4" cloths for $19.99 where if you buy the 'pre-cut' 4" cloths you'll pay $12.99 FOR TEN!!!

CarPro Suede Microfiber Cloths, suede microfibre cloths, microfiber towels, cquartz microfiber

Also, get the CarPro Applicator Pack, 2 foam blocks for $3.99.
CarPro Cquartz Applicator

I've applied all sorts of coatings with the suede cloths and they've all done great. No real worries of high spots, (or at least not any massive ones that don't easily wipe off).

It's easy to apply a second, or even a third coat using the suede cloth method without any worries. I always go over it a second time just to make sure there are no missed spots, works every time.

Applying a coating with that system should be a detailers law or something.

Do you wrap the applicator with the cloth?

I would wrap the Car Pro block with something like Reynolds plastic-wrap first, then wrap the micro-suede cloths around the foam block. The plastic-wrap prevents any solution from soaking past the suedes and into the Car Pro foam block. Once the suede is loaded any additional solution goes where it should...on the paint.

 

[AGOatemywallet]

I would wrap the Car Pro block with something like Reynolds plastic-wrap first, then wrap the micro-suede cloths around the foam block.

In my experience this would be overkill

The CarPro blocks now come with a slit on the side to tuck the suede into, very handy.

I usually use both sides of four 4x4" suedes on an average car.

I wipe off with the 16x16 CarPro suede, followed by a fresh new MF towel

Have a one gallon bucket of water with 2-3oz of APC handy. Throw your used towels and suedes in it immediately after use. I have not had any harden up on me using this method.

Make sure you have great lighting, so you can easily see high spots and areas you missed. The overhead lighting in a typical garage is not sufficient.

 

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

I had planned on wash,clay and SF 4000 which I had. Any other suggestions

Sounds good. Perhaps add Iron-X to decon the paint, wheels, etc.

 

[DaveT435]

Congratulations on the new truck!!
As AGOatemywallet mentioned good lighting is extremely important. Also checking for high spots from several different angles. A good work light that you can use by hand as well as on a stand is great for the sides of the vehicle.
What color is the truck? Some colors are more difficult to see high spots than others.

 

[wil2007]

Congratulations on the new truck!!
As AGOatemywallet mentioned good lighting is extremely important. Also checking for high spots from several different angles. A good work light that you can use by hand as well as on a stand is great for the sides of the vehicle.
What color is the truck? Some colors are more difficult to see high spots than others.

dark grey

 

[wil2007]

Sounds good. Perhaps add Iron-X to decon the paint, wheels, etc.

thanks

 

[wil2007]

In my experience this would be overkill

The CarPro blocks now come with a slit on the side to tuck the suede into, very handy.

I usually use both sides of four 4x4" suedes on an average car.

I wipe off with the 16x16 CarPro suede, followed by a fresh new MF towel

Have a one gallon bucket of water with 2-3oz of APC handy. Throw your used towels and suedes in it immediately after use. I have not had any harden up on me using this method.

Make sure you have great lighting, so you can easily see high spots and areas you missed. The overhead lighting in a typical garage is not sufficient.

thanks for info