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Yes we applied the ceramic coating on after we completed the entire process.

@@ThGrtCanadian I know... but that's not what I asked. :)

@@hardcorecampinggear I'm sorry I read your comment to fast. I used Adams Polishes Headlight Coating.

@@ThGrtCanadian Thank you for your reply. I'm used to it... I'm married.

You do realize that this video is a comparison of how this shop does headlights versus how Chemical Guys headlight restore works. Basically showing the old tried and true method of sanding then buffing is still better than this chemical guy product

And you missed the point behind the video. We did exactly what the Chemical Guys instructed per their own product and labelling. We then performed our standard style headlight Restoration. The comparison of their product based on their instructions proved to provide little to NO change. And in nome of the Chemical Guys Instructed to wetsand. We gave it the extra step of using a rotary polish with a wool pad. So yes it is a fair comparison.

@@p2pautodetailing550 chemical guys sell 2k and 3k sand paper for a reason…

I agree. Even when you watch chemical guys videos on there headlight restoration they use the two step sanding method. They did everything as described in this video except they used their product instead of meguairs compound.

@@flkjr2 If you bring sandpaper into the equation, what's the point of the CG Headlight Restoration? It acts as a compound/polish. Why can't you use the Chemical Guys cutting/polishing compounds to get the same results? I'll tell you why, because they want you to think you need each product they sell for a specific task. That's why their entire product line has dozens of things that accomplish the same thing under different names.

@@The1Music2MyEars Absolutely man! I realized that after I bought there headlight restoration. I could have used there regular polish/compound and got the same results.

No, this would not work on glass. And if not done properly, it would actually cause more scratches. Glass polishing is a very different method.

There are specific compounds and pads that should be used on Glass. But yes, there are polishing options for glass. Lake Country and Rupes make good ones.

Sonax Ultimate Cut And 3D One are what we used for these headlights

During our first 2 attempts with the Chemical Guys product, we followed the instructions on the bottle. The only difference was when we decided to try and use a heavier cutting pad and the drill to polish it. We've attempted using their product several times on different lights. And had the same results. Their product is only useful on headlights that are just barely starting to get foggy.

We use 3M Trizat Disk. 1000 Grit and 3000 Grit. Sometimes we will use 800 grit and finish with 5000 grit. But would depend on the lights

@Johannes Hilmer yeah 800 grit is something we rarely ever need to use. And 5000 grit is only needed if you don't have a strong cutting pad. Our most common method is 3000 grit sand, wool cut pad, and a 1 step cut/polish pad

We don't use a wax to protect it. We give the clients a choice of a Clear Coat for headlights or a 10 yr ceramic protection Videos of our How To can be found here: th-cam.com/video/NHBo8i3FkhQ/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/g46ocqrlv4k/w-d-xo.html

High speeds destroy the pads quicker, induces unnecessary heat, and wear on the machines. If you have to use a speed higher than 4, then your not using the right pad and cutting compound.

@@p2pautodetailing550 I would say 5 or 6 with C4 on CG own TorqX. I think it is more close to 4 for other brands. I just did two cars with it and 4 would have definitely not worked well. So if you have a polisher like a Flex or even Griors G9 then perhaps 4 for cutting is fine. Not on CG TorqX from first hand experience.

We've stopped using the product as we have found Sonax and Meguiars are still superior products with equal or lower pricing. Even when we paired the C4/P4 with heavier cutting pads from other manufacturers.

Yeah in the temps above 90 you will notice that it will flash rapidly and become much harder to work with and have less working time. keep a spray bottle of water by your side. Just do a quick spray of mist over the area after each section pass and it'll make it easier to remove and but increase your working time as well.

@@p2pautodetailing550 thanks man!

That’s tell tale sign that you are trying to do too large of an area for the amount of compound you had applied. Work a smaller space for that amount or add more when you reach the point where it started to stick.

You do not need to use Sonax Branded Pads to use their compound and polish. I've been using Meguiars and Sonax compounds and polishes for years. And have tried every pad on the market. The Lake Country pads have identical results and or better than any other pad on the market. To believe that you MUST use a specific brand of pad with a specific brand of compound or polish is like telling me that driving a Porsche means I should only use Chevron Fuel Only and NOT any other fuel.

@@ThGrtCanadian because the results in the video not look good is my opinion

Our problem with Chemical Guys and others similar to then. Is the higher cost versus other brands that perform better for less cost.

I wouldn't. I am not a fan of waxes from Chemical Guys. None of their waxes are something I would bother using.

@@p2pautodetailing550 thank u,one more question want wax would you recommend and thanks again.

@@aaronaaron9087 for waxes I've not found one that is easily accessible to get that I'd be happy with. Soft Fuso 99 would be my go to of I had to use a wax. But I'd rather use a spray sealant that has Si02 or Graphene in it instead. They are easy to apply and Buff clean. Most will last as long as any paste wax but typically nicer finish. Check out Extreme Solutions Jersey Devil or Topper for starters. Then there is the Geyon Can Coat that is amazing. And finally my favorite of all is IGL Premier.

@@p2pautodetailing550 ok thank u for your help ,take care have a good day

Nope me too lmao

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Me too

I've got the 3d on the way and a chemical guys polisher kit with the c4 and p4 I ordered today, not sure what products to use first lol, guess I'll test them all. Got that chemical guys kit for 109 on their website though. Sweet deal

Thank you, we will be doing our best to provide direct comparison videos that will compare CG products to other products that we use.

Hi Dakota, without being able to see the condition of the paint and or do a test spot ourselves. Our suggestion would be to start with the less aggressive polishing pad and compounds.

@@p2pautodetailing550 I understand completely. I will keep that in mind. Thank you so much!

Hey! I can’t find a legitimate answer to this question... would you recommend the V line or these two new chemical guys products? Not entirely sure what the difference is

@@TheRebaholic01 There isn't a straight answer to that question. Every vehicle's clear coat or paint will be different from each other. So using 1 product over another is not as simple as most people think. Plus, it would also depend on the polishing pads you use. A soft clear coat with a heavy cut pad would absolutely remove too much clear coat way too quick. But then an ultra-hard clear coat these products wouldn't do so good on at all. You have to figure out what products (Compound/Polishing Chemical paired with Pads) will be the right pairing or setup to complete the job. As in this video you can see that I used 3 other setups to compare the effectiveness of different pads teamed up with different compounds and you get different results.

@@p2pautodetailing550 thank u what wax would you recommend after applying does products for a better mirror shine and thanks again.