72Malibu
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- Aug 7, 2016
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In my 50yrs of detailing my own rigs, I have stayed very old skool. Partly due to I'm very limited to what I can source locally from WM, autoparts and a Chemical Guys store as I try to shop local vs mailorder, if I can. I do nearly everything by hand though I do have a PorterCable DA in the wings should I run short on time or needing more elbow grease. In another thread I started recently asking about products that could be better than the Wolfgang/Collinite/Jescar that I've been using, and searching those out, it got me going down rabbit trails about ceramics. Now I'm thinking this ole' hillbilly wants to try something new.
But I will be honest. They have me nervous. Kinda like that first time you set a polisher down on the paint-am I gonna mess this up? I've read many success stories here, but also some horror stories. Putting on too much product, not getting it worked fast enough, super hard to correct if messed up, etc. So I have a few questions.
If there is a thread that answers these, please let me know. I've searched and cannot find exactly what I want. Could be just the way I'm filling the search bar.
**Upfront, am I overthinking the complexity of applying ceramic coatings? I know CanCoat is recommended, especially for someone starting out like me.
**Aside from CanCoat, what other ceramic application would be forgiving for a first timer that you'd recommend?
**Second, in doing paint correction up to the point of applying a ceramic, are there specific products by brand, name, or type that one needs to use, should use, or even stay away from?
**And what about maintenance? Specific shampoos or final wipes after a bath that need to be used, or not used? I use Meguiars Hyperwash currently. CG Diablo on the wheels.
**Other than a long life span compared to proper wax, what other attributes does ceramic have? I find waxing etc very therapeutic and enjoyable. At 60, I would like to kinda make it a little easier on myself, but don't want to cut out too much.
**Since it sounds like ceramics are the cats meow for helping keeping the topside looking spiffy. Are there any spray and forget it ceramic-isk products to give the undercarriage similar extra protection without having to buff everything? I like the undercarriage to be as clean as the top, though don't need it to shine. If a ceramic spray would make it easier to get clean and keep clean, well that would be great. Getting hard to crawl underneath all the time.
**One thing I've come to absolutely love using Wolfgang, Collinite and Jescar is the slickness. Car so slick if a neighbors cat jumps on it he slides right off the other side in totally bewilderment. Does ceramic give that kind of surface as well?
**Unless I missed it, I have not caught where anyone ceramics the wheels. Can this be done or is this a no-no due to brake dust on the ceramic?
I thank you all for helping an old dawg learning a new trick.
Vehicles to be used on:
2023 Acura MDX with perfect silver paint
2015 GMC Sierra in Sacre' Blue with some love marks that needs corrected first as it's been awhile.
1972 Chevelle in blue metallic-hopefully back on the road this summer.
Thank you and be Blessed
But I will be honest. They have me nervous. Kinda like that first time you set a polisher down on the paint-am I gonna mess this up? I've read many success stories here, but also some horror stories. Putting on too much product, not getting it worked fast enough, super hard to correct if messed up, etc. So I have a few questions.
If there is a thread that answers these, please let me know. I've searched and cannot find exactly what I want. Could be just the way I'm filling the search bar.
**Upfront, am I overthinking the complexity of applying ceramic coatings? I know CanCoat is recommended, especially for someone starting out like me.
**Aside from CanCoat, what other ceramic application would be forgiving for a first timer that you'd recommend?
**Second, in doing paint correction up to the point of applying a ceramic, are there specific products by brand, name, or type that one needs to use, should use, or even stay away from?
**And what about maintenance? Specific shampoos or final wipes after a bath that need to be used, or not used? I use Meguiars Hyperwash currently. CG Diablo on the wheels.
**Other than a long life span compared to proper wax, what other attributes does ceramic have? I find waxing etc very therapeutic and enjoyable. At 60, I would like to kinda make it a little easier on myself, but don't want to cut out too much.
**Since it sounds like ceramics are the cats meow for helping keeping the topside looking spiffy. Are there any spray and forget it ceramic-isk products to give the undercarriage similar extra protection without having to buff everything? I like the undercarriage to be as clean as the top, though don't need it to shine. If a ceramic spray would make it easier to get clean and keep clean, well that would be great. Getting hard to crawl underneath all the time.
**One thing I've come to absolutely love using Wolfgang, Collinite and Jescar is the slickness. Car so slick if a neighbors cat jumps on it he slides right off the other side in totally bewilderment. Does ceramic give that kind of surface as well?
**Unless I missed it, I have not caught where anyone ceramics the wheels. Can this be done or is this a no-no due to brake dust on the ceramic?
I thank you all for helping an old dawg learning a new trick.
Vehicles to be used on:
2023 Acura MDX with perfect silver paint
2015 GMC Sierra in Sacre' Blue with some love marks that needs corrected first as it's been awhile.
1972 Chevelle in blue metallic-hopefully back on the road this summer.
Thank you and be Blessed
