⬇️🔶 LINKS TO PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO ⬇️⬇️ ✅Here is the link to the AvalonKing Armor Shield IX: glnk.io/2n5p/pan Worldwide shipping! 🇺🇸 For people in USA: CarPro CQuartz UK 3.0: bit.ly/3KB0fgF Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light: bit.ly/3GTUXue 🇨🇦 For people in Canada: CarPro CQuartz UK 3.0: bit.ly/3tW6BkA Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light: bit.ly/3nQBIKA 🇬🇧 For people in the UK: CarPro CQuartz UK 3.0: amzn.to/344obba Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light: amzn.to/3IBADOW Watch more of my videos: ✅ How to apply a ceramic coating: th-cam.com/video/sqQYVjxFqK0/w-d-xo.html ✅ AvalonKing Armor Shield IX review and application: th-cam.com/video/Rgli6VNLsK4/w-d-xo.html ✅ How to do a maintenance wash of a ceramic coated car: th-cam.com/video/yLiePQRMFc8/w-d-xo.html ✅ 2021 car detailing products awards: th-cam.com/video/LkD22UGujmw/w-d-xo.html ✅ AvalonKing SiO2 Boost Spray application: th-cam.com/video/bJQf-sIwnX4/w-d-xo.html ✅ AvalonKing Armor Shield IX 1 year update: th-cam.com/video/vtOFzCstz9s/w-d-xo.html ✅ AvalonKing Armor Shield IX chemical resistance test: th-cam.com/video/9Zn8aEvOIMw/w-d-xo.html ✅ My brother applies the AvalonKing Armor Shield IX coating on his own vehicle: th-cam.com/video/_pwEMLqenaQ/w-d-xo.html 🎶 MUSIC I USE IN MY VIDEOS - Referral link, get a free trial by clicking below! www.epidemicsound.com/referral/pjuxkd
Pan thanks for giving DIY guys like me the information to work on our cars. I am going to coat 3 vehicles with AvalonKing but I hear the boot spray is difficult what other boost sprays would you recommend to pair with that coating
@@williammcconico7699 No need to apply three coats. 2 layers is all you need. I didn't have issues with the SiO2 Boost Spray. If you work in proper conditions and don't overapply it should be fine. But you are free to use which ever ceramic topper you want. Check out my 2021 car detailing products awards for my top picks.
@@PanTheOrganizer Pan thanks for the response sorry I was not clear I’m doing 3 separate vehicles not 3 layers. But I will buy the boost spray and try it for myself.
Jon, you weren't suckered into anything. You simply didn't follow the instructions! Once you click the link, you add the product to your cart, and when you checkout, there's a section where it says "Have a promo code?" and that's where you have to enter the PAN25 promo code. I just tried it and it still works great. Didn't you read the instructions in the description? Here they are, clear as day: ✅Here is the link to the AvalonKing Armor Shield IX: glnk.io/2n5p/pan Use the promo code PAN25 during checkout and receive $25 off each purchase! So before saying you got suckered, please get your facts straight. I operate an honest TH-cam channel and I don't play around with my viewers. I work hard to produce quality videos filled with proper information for you all. Thank you.
This is absolutely fantastic content. One of the things which has stopped me from applying ceramic coating is that I was always worried about what happens at the end of the coating's life. I thought that it was time-consuming (if not expensive) to remove the previous coat. But then you covered this topic in your video and I really appreciate that you did that. Thanks so much! 🍻
I always learn something from each of your videos, and usually several things. I always thought water beading was more desirable than sheeting. Now I understand why water sheeting is also important. Very important when one lives in a hard water area or access to deionized water is limited. Thank you Pan!
Thanks for continuing to promote ceramic coatings bru. I think that these are highly underrated because not enough is known about them. Most of my customers need me to explain what they are. I don’t hesitate when I change vehicles. I apply a coating immediately.
Thank you for another amazing video Pan! I learn something new every time and I like a refresher because technology is rapidly changing. This video helps a great deal and really helps put things in perspective. Thank you and I hope you're having a great day
Yes sir! Many people think ceramic coatings are just one and done. For Southern California residents that MAY ring true. But as you mentioned... maintenence is super key. Gotta share this video to my friends to whom I recommended ceramic coatings to. Thanks Pan!
Geat video as always Pan! Really enjoy your stuff. I Used the Avalon King ceramic coating and was really disappointed. I put 2 coats on properly prepared paint and lasted maybe a year if that on my garage kept car. I chemically decontaminated, clayed and one-steped the paint to prep before I rewashed and wiped clean with alcohol. Put 2 coats of @avalonkings ceramic on the paint in 15°C+ in my garage with few hours cure time in between. Yes, it had a nice gloss on the paint and plastics. I took it a step further and added 2 coats of turtle wax HS ceramic spray coat as a topper. Let sit for a week in my garage and didn't get wet. I wash my car 2 times a week properly with ph-neutral soap using safe washing/drying techniques. The coating lasted about a year or so. Have to say I had such high hopes for this product, but really let down. In 20+ years of detailing professionally and my own cars, I have never been so exited about a product and let down so much. Yes, it was cheap and I got it on sale, but I guess you get what you pay for. This spring I'll do it all over most likely with CarPro as I really like thier products or just stick to wet coat and toppers. I had Ceramic Pro professionally installed on my summer car and it is a whole other world. It's not cheap, but soooo worth it. 2 years and it's still like the day I got it coated.
Great video Pan! I just posted my 1yr update video of the Armor Shield IX ceramic coating. The coating is still looking pretty good. The lower portions may be clogged like you mentioned. I'll have to try a decon wash the next time. Very easy to use coating that's for sure 👍.
Thanks for the positive feedback John! And to further get into coatings vs waxes vs sealants conversation, check out my popular video here: th-cam.com/video/4ejfPHan3k4/w-d-xo.html
Always wanted to try “Avalon King” the only ceramic I used and still use is the “Meguiars hybrid ceramic wax” just something to put on my car and make it look good after I wash it even though like Pan said it’s not a true ceramic coating but still makes my BMW 535i look great 😎
Give us a shot Matthew! Pan's videos are so detailed you'll have a great install! Literally the hardest part is in cleaning your car prior to application!
That was pretty cool. I think the biggest problem with ceramic coatings is the fear factor. I know I was pretty nervous the first time. I think this video and a few others, will remove any fear. It is as easy as applying a wax. Good video!
Thanks Kim! And yeah you’re right. Many people fear ceramic coatings, but when you know the info through videos like this and with the help of my tutorials, DIY consumer grade coatings are so easy to apply and the results are awesome.
That's why I love watching Pan The Organizer's videos. They're so informative and full of tips, tricks, and everything needed to the a professional detail. Great video like always. Thanks to you I was able to apply a ceramic coating to my car when it was brand new 1 year and a half ago.
Mohs Evo was so easy to apply. Was my first time coating and was breeze. No flash time, and remove immediately. 3 year rated one coat, 4 years for two.
Finally got around to applying Avalon King to my daily Mazda Cx-5 ground touring reserve. Went on so easy!! Need to remove each wheel and do the inside. Might pick up a tire coating to do at the same time.
Pan, this could be your best video. So much great information. I'm going to watch it again. I've bought the AS9 coating but I can't pull the trigger. I've been waxing my cars since 1963, so I'm not new to the process. I just can't get the "guts" up to try ceramic. All I can vision is a bunch of 'high sports', and disappointment. You make it look easy. Thanks.
Great video Pan! I have learned much about interiors so far and have gotten great at detailing those. The next step is to start working on the exterior. This video is one I will refer back to as I move forward.
Great stuff as always Pan! I recently polished and coated my car but unfortunately my garage has very poor lighting so once I got it out in the sun, I saw all the scratches and swirls I missed. Would I be able to just decontaminate, polish then recoat? Or would I have to do a strip wash, decon, polish and recoat? Thanks for all the help!
Thanks for informative video. Last year I applied Adams Graphing Ceramic Spray on both vehicles. Have been happy with the results. Gathering product to redo both vehicles again. Now that I have an application under my belt, I'm going for a little longer protection this time around. Going to give the Armor Shield a try.
Cheers Pan. I love your videos and I have learned a ton about detailing cars from watching. I have to admit though I’m really frustrated because I am new to detailing. I don’t have any detailing products whatsoever. My Amazon shopping cart is already over $450 and I still haven’t added the pressure washer. I want to do a ceramic coating but by the time I get all the equipment I need I’m probably going to be pretty close to the $1000 mark! I realize that I will be able to use most of the equipment and products to maintain the car in the future. I was forced into buying a brand new vehicle when someone totaled my trusty old truck . I haven’t had a brand new car in 20 years. I want to do this ceramic coating and it seems like it’s easy enough but like you said in your videos, the prep is the hardest part of it. I don’t have a lot of experience in using power tools to polish paint, so I’m wondering if I can skip that step for a new car? I’m pretty confident that I can do everything else like the shampoo, Clay bar treatment , the IPA cleansing, but if I have to add the paint polishing step using the pads and mechanical polishers, that’s where I start to get out of my comfort zone. I have spent many hours watching your videos and I really appreciate the time you take to show the world how to do it right.
Don’t put too much pressure on yourself when starting to buy stuff. There are things you can buy later as you gain experience and see if you enjoy detailing. See my basic car wash kit recommendations here: th-cam.com/video/HMJLfwZcfSs/w-d-xo.html And my interior detailing kit recommendations here: th-cam.com/video/5FvC8AV_RRc/w-d-xo.html
Appreciate all your material An awesome job presenting I was a military instructor for over 10 years Providing the info is only half the job Making it interesting and entertaining is the hardest part You do a great job at both What to you think of the brand cerakote
Love your helpful, informative videos from sunny Hawaii! I purchased Adams Advanced Graphene Ceramic kit that I intend to use on a brand new car. As you've advised in your videos, I told the dealer to not coat with any wax or sealant, just wash and polish. The dealer did a great job with paint correction...no swirl marks. I'll decontaminate with iron remover, and even clay bar it...Can I skip the polish step, and go into application of the Adams? Secondly, I have a Tacoma Truck that I've applied Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax. Love it! It beads and sheets water for months, even parked in the sun. I'm planning to use my leftover Adams Advanced Graphene on it, but what do I need to do to insure the Meguiar's Hybrid is removed? Thanks in advance for your reply. Keep up the great work!
If your paint doesn't need claying, skip claying. If you clay, it can do a bit of marring on the surface. So inspect your paint after claying. If it needs a light polish, go ahead. If it looks perfect, you can skip polishing. But if you don't do any machine polishing, you have to be 100% sure there was no paint protection applied by the dealership. They usually always apply a cheap wax prior to delivery. If water beads on your paint, it means there's some for of protection on it. If there is no beading, and the water is very slow to sheet off, then it means there is no protection. For your Tacoma, the only way to ensure 100% removal of any previous protection is to go through all the paint prep steps, including machine polishing which is the only way to guarantee 100% removal.
Clear bra covered in ceramic coating is my favorite double protection easy to wash and keep clean while minimizing road chips and scratches never take your car to a car wash or dry it with a rag that’s what I’ve learned from your tutelage your channel has been very insightful in keep in your car in tiptop shape love the content this is the best channel in car care I have ever. One across
Great timing PAN! Put Armour Shield on my car 12 months ago after your recommendation and it has been fantastic. Sadly my wife just wrote off the car. She is fine. 😀 New car ordered and got a great discount using your code so I can protect the new car. Thank you!!!!!
Awesome 😎 video Pan and thanks 🙏 for all those info that video was amazing and a big one and the Avalon king is a number one coating boy o boy Pan I really enjoyed watching that video continue bringing those videos Pan and enjoy your weekend much love 🙏🙏🙏🤙🤙🤙👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌💯💯💯💯
Well done Pan! Another good one. You are an excellent pedagogue! Your video is clear, simple and effective. You helped me getting better in the coating world!! I'll be re coating my car next summer with CQuartZ UK. I'm learning & getting better every time. Thanks to you Pan!!
Awesome content as always Pan...perfect timing for what I'm planning to do adding ceramic coating on top of my paint protection film. I've got Suntek's Reaction PPF all around and since it has a hydrophobic top layer built in, do you recommend any additional steps I should do for prepping to apply Armor Shield IX on top for the ultimate protection?
Thank you, Pan, for delivering great product reviews. I plan to purchase many cleaning/coating supplies, but before doing that, I want to ask if any of the products you've shared in your many reviews have expiry dates. (snow foam, shampoo, decontamination, polish, coating, detailing, dressing, leather care, etc..)
Too many to pick from! All you vids are easy to follow and learn from. I really like Your Spring Cleaning 2013 VW Jetta. I had a 2015 Passat and made it my goal to make my car look like your work. ....wasnt long before neighbors started asking be to do their cars.
Awesome video Pan. It’s always a good idea to watch videos like these to keep a guy on top of his game. I don’t know if I missed it or not in the video but I was wondering, is it ok to touch up some areas if needed with a polisher or is that to aggressive on the Ceramic Coating? I’m talking about Booboo’s since the coating was applied. Thanks again 👊🏻👊🏻.
You don’t polish coatings as the abrasives will remove the coatings. But there is one polish specifically designed to remove very light defects on ceramic coated cars: CarPro Essence+ (not the regular Essence).
I was using Avalon King for ease of use but just tried and switched to MaxShines graphene ceramic coating as it's a 5 to 7 yr coating and you can coat multiple panels at a time before buffing off. you should do a review of it
Pan real good video on Ceramics, enjoyed it as usual.!! I have a question for you. With summer car shows around the corner have you ever given any thought to maybe putting together a video on PAN's suggestions on what detail products to take with you to shows?? Just a thought.. Thank you and keep up the good work!!
Thanks Bill. Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 810,000 subscribers and 100 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing. You always throw away the towels and applicators used to apply ceramic coatings that are in glass bottles.
As a begginer, cannot thank you enough for all your help. Got few questions for you.. how long do you wait to wipe off once you apply the coating? How long do u wait after using Carpro uk3.0 in between to apply gliss? Do ceramic coating need to be wash on high ph soaps? Are towels still usuable/ washable after using them on ceramic coating?
Thanks Danny. Wipe off time depends on the conditions you work it. It varies according to temperature and humidity. Hence why you look for the rainbow effect. Once you see that color appear it’s time to start leveling the coating (typically 1-2 min). Wait 4 hours after your final coat of CQUK 3.0 before you apply Gliss 2.0 Use pH neutral shampoos for regular maintenance washes. Once in a while you can use higher pH soaps if you need to remove traffic film. CarPro even made a slightly acidic pH shampoo called Descale to help fight water spots. Always throw away towels used to apply/remove true coatings in glass bottles.
Pan, if you are doing any winter car care tips in a future video I would love to see suggestions for getting rid of loose snow without scratching up the clear coat and or LSP
Great video , so informative!!! Thanks for all your help !!! I’ll be doing it soon 👍👍👍. Quick question, I have some oxidation on some vinyl stripes on my Daytona 392. Is there any way to clean them and bring them back to original condition ? I can’t seem to find any products for that . Thanks again , much appreciated!!!
When my new car gets delivered, I'm getting my local Pro to PPF the most impacted areas, I'm thinking of buying Gyeon Mohs Syncro kit- My question is, Can I use Mohs over an Xpel PPF? I know they (Gyeon) do a PPF ceramic kit but I'd rather use one kit for the lot. Lastly, can I use Mohs on plastics and Vinyl? 🙏. Plus, Pan, you are the most decent human being in existence! You are a very likeable person and love watching your video as you really get everything out of the products you use, that information is well projected to us the viewers 👍
Hi, Have you try any of the soft99 Japanese coatings? there consumer line have H7 glass coat, and H9 dual layer glass coat which is available in USA soft99 store, and also there higher end professional G'zox Real glass coat? At least they are the first one that does full package ceramic coatings as far as I know before any other brands you mention.
I don't discard any of the towels. They get put into a bucket of water with detergent mixed in. I soak them for the day and wash as usual. If I am concerned with any of those towels, they become cleaning rags, but that's rare.
Great video Pan. New to ceramic coating about to order my first bottle. A question I have for you is how many vehicles do you normally get out of a bottle ? Cheers
That depends on the size of the vehicles and how many layers you want to apply and if you also want to appy on glass, wheels, headlights and plastics… AvalonKing have a tool on their website to help you calculate how many bottles they recommend.
THANKS FOR THE VIDEO, always a pleasure to watch and listen. Always very informative. There is a question: IS IT POSSIBLE TO USE CLAY ON A CAR COATED CERAMIC? The car is relatively well-groomed, washed 2-phase with detailers. But the ceramics were external for 1 year ago (in 2 layers), and i see coating is a little tired, but there are still some properties left. In a good lighting, impurities are visible in the form of inclusions that are not captured by irons-of, tar-removers, quick detailers ... I started using carpro reset and CARPro DEscale (once) - it got better, but everything does not disappear. Color black solid, all defects remain visible. I want to try walking with soft clay, for example, Gyeon Mild or the corresponding one, but I don’t want to polish it yet and Ceramic coating again in the near future. Do you or your subscribers have experience, walk soft clay on ceramic coating so as not to demolish the coating. I will be grateful for the answer
You wouldn't use a claybar on a ceramic coated car, as a claybar is an abrasive and you could potentially damage the coating. We use chemical decontamination on coatings, with different pH levels of shampoos (see my spring refresh tutorial here: th-cam.com/video/oTaFE_p2OAw/w-d-xo.html), and iron removers to remove brake dust and iron particles embedded in the coating/paintwork. Some have used a clay towel with a good lubricant (as those generate less marring compared to traditional claybars) but do that at your own risk.
Pan, thank you very much. What a cool video! Your clarifications and tips were excellent. His didactics and clarity are impressive. Thank you very much, Pan. Waston Ribeiro - Brasil
Hey Pan great video with great information,as I was watching your video a question came up I'm a big fan of the turtle wax graphene max and I use it on both of my cars because the great ease of application and curing times there's no worries on temperatures or not able to drive on the elements right away but my question was about maintenance wash with it can I use turtle wax ceramic wash or should I use t.w slick and slide pure wash and thanks again for videos
You can use both shampoos. If you want to boost protection once in a while, you can use the Ceramic Wash n Wax. If you just want a pure shampoo with no protection (so you can add your own protection after you are done washing the car) then you can use Slick n Slide.
I've been very happy with many of the products you mention here, IE: 303 graphene spray. Love this stuff on my 2006 Ram work truck(that I'm selling) So...I'm half done on the prep to eventually apply the Adam's Graphene coating on DW's white 2008 Ford Escape as a practice run before doing my new 2023 Ford Maverick PU. Practice makes perfect, right? Also, I have done my share of various auto detailer channels and their recommended products that makes my head spin. So, I have finally decided to just stuck to one Channel, yours! Thanks for everything! -Brian
Thanks for the trust you place in my opinion Brian. You have found the right channel for sure. I love helping my viewers to make the right purchasing decisions, as you are 100% right, it seems to be an endless see of different brands and chemicals. Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 900,000 subscribers and we have over 116 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing. If ever you are curious to know my top products recommendations for each category, refer to my popular annual car detailing products awards here: th-cam.com/video/gRwsznwfTwE/w-d-xo.html
Hey Pan... Love your channel. I'm obsessed with detailing my truck and subaru. Question... I bought ADAM'S Graphene Ceramic Coating. I'm a first timer here for ceramic coating. Should I first purchase the Avolone king to do first or will the Adam's apply as easily? Thanks for all the information you supply!
Hey Pan, another great video once again! I just bought Adam's Advanced Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating, and was wondering if I could use that to coat textured vinyl?
I feel like I'm listening to a therapist!!😎😬 It's a gloomy, rainy Saturday. This is the perfect video to watch while chilling under the covers. Pan, Thank You for this informative video! I'm a CSL fan. I have two boxes of Armor Shield 9 that I've never used, lol. I'll probably try it out on our '99 Odyssey in a few weeks. Have a good weekend
Great video, Pan! Sorry for being late to the party. I'd like to know if, during the first two weeks after applying a new ceramic coating, the gloss improves further as the coating cures and fully bonds to the surface? (Me and my detailer used Gtechniq CSL + Exov4) Hoping for your response, thank you!
Yes coatings usually continue to see the gloss increase slightly over the weeks as they fully cure. How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 920,000 subscribers and we have over 120 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
@@PanTheOrganizer Thanks for this, Pan! I always watch guides from you and other popular detailers out there. 😊 I'm currently facing a dilemma on how to wash my car. Could you please help me choose the better option for my situation? Here's my scenario: My car was ceramic coated two weeks ago, and it's now due for its first car wash. However, I'm currently residing in a condo with my car parked in the basement parking. My first option is to use an 'ONR rinseless wash.' For my 2nd option, I could go somewhere for a proper car wash, but there's no roof, and there's continuous rain (due to a typhoon) in our country right now. It doesn't seem like the rain will stop anytime soon. So, I'm wondering if washing my car with almost 100% chance of it getting caught in the rain is a good idea. OPTION #1: For the rinseless wash, I have: 1. ONR Revision #5 2. TRC microfiber towels 3. Cordless air blower OPTION #2: For the proper car wash method, I have: 1. Cordless air blower 2. TRC microfiber towels (for contact washing) 3. CarPro Reset (with a pressure washer and foam cannon) Hoping for your response. More power to the channel! 😊
Great video Pan always informative and generous with your time. Got a question about maintenance after a ceramic coating weather it be a long or short term coating. So just a wash and a ceramic boost, maybe a chem decon? what you recommend ? ty Pan
The professional coatings harden up faster, so there is usually a lot of rubbing and buffing off potential streaks, smears, and high spots. I absolutely hate applying them. Ceramic Pro, Xpel, etc. But the results are pretty nice. Optimum Gloss Coat is my favorite. I can somewhat use CarPro Cquartz coatings successfully. If I ever offer a pro coating for my business, it will be Optimum Opti Ciat Pro.
Another great video Pan… Thanks. I applied Roar ceramic coating and its topper after watching your video last year on my brand-new 718 Spyder. The car has been stored for the winter here in Canada, I will be getting it out soon. I have a leftover Car Pro Gliss from doing my Porsche Macan with UK 3.0. Can I apply that on top of the Roar product?
Do not apply any other coating on top of the Roar system! It’s not needed. It’s one of the best coatings money can buy. Just use a drying aid when you’re washing the car and that’s about all you’ll need.
Thanks Pan for your always interesting and inspiring videos. I was seriously thinking about buying one of the two CQUARTZ's from Carpro. My question is: once put on a ceramic coating, if after a while swirls and small scratches should appear, can I still use a compound or a polish over the bodywork to remove them? if yes, can I use them over the ceramic coating and, maybe, reapply it after? and if not, how do I remove the swirls or small scratches if I can't use the polisher? Last question, but CQUARTZ can also be passed over the uprights (I mean the painted ones). Thanks and sorry for the inconvenience. Have a good day.
Hi Alessio! After you apply a coating, you need to use safe washing and drying methods and you shouldn't have to worry about polishing the paint. Plus, we never polish coatings as you will damage or possibly remove the protection by doing that. There is only one polish that was designed to correct light defects on coatings, and it's this one: bit.ly/3PwcaPH CQuartz UK 3.0 can be applied to paint, lights and the glossy black plastic trim you sometimes get on the car's pillars.
Question number 21, I have a minor scratch on my car that has OP ceramic. If I use something like Chemical Guys VSS, will that remove the ceramic coating?
Thanks so much for putting together this video! I've learned so much about car detailing from following your content. I had one question. Can ceramic coatings be applied to powder coated wheels?
Thanks Mark! It depends on what coating you are buying. You would need to ask the brand. Usually, coatings are meant to be applied on clear coated surfaces. Unless they are coatings formulated for glass, plastic trim, etc. How did you discover my channel by the way?
@@PanTheOrganizer Thank you for the reply! I was interested in using Avalon King’s Ceramic Coating. I discovered your channel a couple of years ago when I did a quick TH-cam search for Audi RS3 car detail. Your video of you doing a white RS3 detail popped up! It helped me significantly elevate my techniques for cleaning my RS3. Since then, I’ve been following your content and have grown a passion for car detailing!
Hi Pan. Thank you for a very informative video. I recently applied Ammo Reflex Pro to my car. The results are amazing. I'm surprised Ammo Reflex Pro didn't make one of your top three. I am contemplating getting a professional ceramic application using Opti-Coat Pro 3. Should I wait a while since I just applied Ammo Reflex?. As I understand it, a professional ceramic coating using Opti-Coat will last 7 years so even though I already sealed my car should I wait?
They will have to completely strip off any previous protection before applying Opti-Coat. True coatings in glass bottles need to bond directly to virgin clear coat.
Hi Pan thanks for sharing !! You definitely changed my mind , I’m gonna grab a couple bottles , Can you tell me what pads polishes you use to cut and polish BMW paint successfully? I find it to be very hard , much appreciated!
It depends on the levels of defects. But often 3D One and Buff and Shine Uro Fiber pads for cutting and Sonax Perfect Finish with Rupes yellow foam pad for polishing. Watch my video: th-cam.com/video/2JDvQBs1viM/w-d-xo.html
Could you review nexgen cream coatings? It’s a spray but I rlly wanna see what you think about them. I have one they aren’t bad but don’t have much other products to compare them too. Love your vids 💙 keep doing what ur doing
I just purchased the AvalonKing Armor Shield IX and watched your video to apply it. Thank you for the discount. I was wondering if there was a topper you recommend? I live in Florida and as you may know the water is hard and will cause spotting. Please help this is my first time and I have watched a lot of your videos to make sure I do it right. I also purchased all the products you recommend for the process.
You can use what ever silica spray sealant you want. AvalonKing even released their own which I have tested in this video: th-cam.com/video/bJQf-sIwnX4/w-d-xo.html Another good one is Turtle Wax Graphene Flex Wax which I tested in this video: th-cam.com/video/b5BjDzItlr8/w-d-xo.html After you apply the AK coating, wait two weeks before washing the car and then you can start using the topper.
@@PanTheOrganizer Thank you so much for the reply. Also thank you for starting and continuing your TH-cam Channel. You are absolutely awesome I have gained the knowledge and confidence to now tackle this project and have the best looking car on the block lol.
Thanks Charles, I appreciate the feedback. Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 760,000 subscribers and are getting close to 100 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
So useful!. Pan, I just bought the Avalon King Armor Shield IX to protect my Harley Davidson... The problem is that i live in NYC and I can not work in my parking spot. What if i do all the process outdoors? Is it going to be bad because of the dust sitting in the bike after applying? What about covering the bike after application? Thanks in advance
Hello Pan thank you for the detailed content that you put every time; can ceramic coating can be applied on satin painted car without changing the look of the paint ?
So I was wondering since I'm new to this kind of detailing. If I'm doing a truck will one bottle of the Armor Shield do the whole truck? Headlights, plastic trim, and the body of the truck. TIA Pan.
You will need two bottles. One 30ml is enough to apply two coats on two average sized cars for the paint. If you plan on doing a truck, and cover paint, lights, glass, trim and wheels, get two bottles.
Thank you so much for this informative video Pan. Really great video. Is it ok if I use Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Wash and Wax shampoo on my ceramic coated car? Or even the entire ceramic line up? I would really appreciate your response or feedback on this.
Thank you again for another awesome video. i have a question. Can you apply a quick detail spray to a Ceramic Coating after washing the vehicle. Will it help to prolong the life of your Ceramic Coating? Thanks Again !!
I love that you are so thorough Pan and that’s why I trust myself to do this because YOU trust me. I have almost all of the supplies except the IPA because Avalon King is out of stock. Time is of the essence because today is 8 weeks since I bought my 2022 car. I know you said we should stick with all products in that brand we choose but do you think I could buy, say, Gtecniq brand of IPA?
Hey Pan! You should make a video on dilution ratios and how to properly dilute chemicals. Im starting my on detailing business and I find diluting to be a little tricky.
Hi Jeff! Welcome to my channel. One of the biggest and fastest growing detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 732,000 subscribers. Don’t mix regular waxes with ceramic based products, as they won’t bond. Ceramic products need to bond directly to virgin clear coat, or on top of existing ceramic coatings. Watch my video on the Turtle Wax Ceramic Spray Coating application: th-cam.com/video/_r_AXaUeTIQ/w-d-xo.html
Most if not all coating would still advise on doing a full prep. 1) wash with a prep wash shampoo 2)clay 3) IPA wipedown. That would be the minimalist approach for preparation.
Pan, I've got a coating of Turtle Wax 75th Anniversary Ceramic + Graphene Paste Wax. I'm now looking at a ceramic coating and have since purchased Gyeon Mohs. Can you advise on a good strip wash ie Chemical Guys clean slate etc. and after the stip wash will I then need to use something like Gyeon Prep ensure all the wax is removed. Thanks and love the channel.
Strip Washes and IPA paint preps won’t fully remove your existing protection. You need to machine polish in order to remove 100% of any previous paint protection, especially before applying a ceramic coating. Follow the steps in my ceramic coating application tutorial: th-cam.com/video/sqQYVjxFqK0/w-d-xo.html
I have pretty old CQuartz 3.0 and Gliss from early 2018. They have been sitting in the box out of sunlight in the garage. It can get 80-90 degree in there in the summer. I looked at the bottles and they are still in liquid form. Are they still useable? I am thinking of getting the AvalonKing and top it off with my Gliss.
Chemicals typically have a 1 to 2 year shelf life, if kept in stable conditions and never frozen. Yours are beyond expiry. CarPro also usually has an expiry sticker date on the bottom of the bottle. I would throw those away and get new bottles. Try to not go go above 86F for your stored products. Best conditions to apply them in is about 68F and 40-45% humidity.
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Pan thanks for giving DIY guys like me the information to work on our cars. I am going to coat 3 vehicles with AvalonKing but I hear the boot spray is difficult what other boost sprays would you recommend to pair with that coating
@@williammcconico7699 No need to apply three coats. 2 layers is all you need. I didn't have issues with the SiO2 Boost Spray. If you work in proper conditions and don't overapply it should be fine. But you are free to use which ever ceramic topper you want. Check out my 2021 car detailing products awards for my top picks.
@@PanTheOrganizer Pan thanks for the response sorry I was not clear I’m doing 3 separate vehicles not 3 layers. But I will buy the boost spray and try it for myself.
I followed your link thinking I would receive the $25 off. No Promo field was visible. I feel like I got suckered for full price.
Jon, you weren't suckered into anything. You simply didn't follow the instructions! Once you click the link, you add the product to your cart, and when you checkout, there's a section where it says "Have a promo code?" and that's where you have to enter the PAN25 promo code. I just tried it and it still works great.
Didn't you read the instructions in the description? Here they are, clear as day:
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Thank you.
This is absolutely fantastic content. One of the things which has stopped me from applying ceramic coating is that I was always worried about what happens at the end of the coating's life. I thought that it was time-consuming (if not expensive) to remove the previous coat. But then you covered this topic in your video and I really appreciate that you did that. Thanks so much! 🍻
My pleasure!
I always learn something from each of your videos, and usually several things. I always thought water beading was more desirable than sheeting. Now I understand why water sheeting is also important. Very important when one lives in a hard water area or access to deionized water is limited. Thank you Pan!
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Thanks for continuing to promote ceramic coatings bru. I think that these are highly underrated because not enough is known about them. Most of my customers need me to explain what they are. I don’t hesitate when I change vehicles. I apply a coating immediately.
Thanks!
Thank you for another amazing video Pan! I learn something new every time and I like a refresher because technology is rapidly changing. This video helps a great deal and really helps put things in perspective. Thank you and I hope you're having a great day
Thanks Sam! Enjoy your weekend!
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I thank you for a brilliant video I live in London Uk .
. There is one question I have bought a new car do I have to prep it first .thanks again.
Yes sir! Many people think ceramic coatings are just one and done. For Southern California residents that MAY ring true. But as you mentioned... maintenence is super key. Gotta share this video to my friends to whom I recommended ceramic coatings to. Thanks Pan!
Thanks Joseph!
Another awesome video and episode good friend. Awesome q/a .awesome info brother. Safe journey home.
Thanks Rich!
Geat video as always Pan! Really enjoy your stuff.
I Used the Avalon King ceramic coating and was really disappointed. I put 2 coats on properly prepared paint and lasted maybe a year if that on my garage kept car. I chemically decontaminated, clayed and one-steped the paint to prep before I rewashed and wiped clean with alcohol. Put 2 coats of @avalonkings ceramic on the paint in 15°C+ in my garage with few hours cure time in between. Yes, it had a nice gloss on the paint and plastics. I took it a step further and added 2 coats of turtle wax HS ceramic spray coat as a topper. Let sit for a week in my garage and didn't get wet. I wash my car 2 times a week properly with ph-neutral soap using safe washing/drying techniques. The coating lasted about a year or so. Have to say I had such high hopes for this product, but really let down. In 20+ years of detailing professionally and my own cars, I have never been so exited about a product and let down so much. Yes, it was cheap and I got it on sale, but I guess you get what you pay for. This spring I'll do it all over most likely with CarPro as I really like thier products or just stick to wet coat and toppers.
I had Ceramic Pro professionally installed on my summer car and it is a whole other world. It's not cheap, but soooo worth it. 2 years and it's still like the day I got it coated.
Hi Sasha. This is disappointing to hear. I was so close to give it a try. Thanks for the update.
Great video Pan! I just posted my 1yr update video of the Armor Shield IX ceramic coating. The coating is still looking pretty good. The lower portions may be clogged like you mentioned. I'll have to try a decon wash the next time. Very easy to use coating that's for sure 👍.
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Fantastic video, Pan. I've been on the fence about ceramic coatings, but you've sold me! Thanks!
Thanks for the positive feedback John! And to further get into coatings vs waxes vs sealants conversation, check out my popular video here: th-cam.com/video/4ejfPHan3k4/w-d-xo.html
Always wanted to try “Avalon King” the only ceramic I used and still use is the “Meguiars hybrid ceramic wax” just something to put on my car and make it look good after I wash it even though like Pan said it’s not a true ceramic coating but still makes my BMW 535i look great 😎
Thanks for sharing!
Give us a shot Matthew! Pan's videos are so detailed you'll have a great install! Literally the hardest part is in cleaning your car prior to application!
That was pretty cool. I think the biggest problem with ceramic coatings is the fear factor. I know I was pretty nervous the first time. I think this video and a few others, will remove any fear. It is as easy as applying a wax. Good video!
Thanks Kim! And yeah you’re right. Many people fear ceramic coatings, but when you know the info through videos like this and with the help of my tutorials, DIY consumer grade coatings are so easy to apply and the results are awesome.
I agree with the avalonking coating I have applied it to 3 cars and it is still going strong and is super easy to do!!
Thanks for sharing your experience!
That's why I love watching Pan The Organizer's videos. They're so informative and full of tips, tricks, and everything needed to the a professional detail. Great video like always. Thanks to you I was able to apply a ceramic coating to my car when it was brand new 1 year and a half ago.
Thanks for the kind words Jorge!
Outstanding!!! There's truly nothing missed here at all. As always, thanks for the great promo code pan. 👍🇨🇦
You bet!
Mohs Evo was so easy to apply. Was my first time coating and was breeze. No flash time, and remove immediately. 3 year rated one coat, 4 years for two.
Great video. I saw on my local cardetailers facebook page that he did an entire kitchen with ceramic coating.
Finally got around to applying Avalon King to my daily Mazda Cx-5 ground touring reserve. Went on so easy!! Need to remove each wheel and do the inside. Might pick up a tire coating to do at the same time.
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Pan, this could be your best video. So much great information. I'm going to watch it again.
I've bought the AS9 coating but I can't pull the trigger. I've been waxing my cars since 1963, so I'm not new to the process. I just can't get the "guts" up to try ceramic. All I can vision is a bunch of 'high sports', and disappointment.
You make it look easy. Thanks.
Thanks Jim! I appreciate it.
Thank God we have you on TH-cam to help us with this.
Thanks! I appreciate it.
I am looking forward to installing Gyeon Pure in a couple of weeks. Thanks for all the great information.
Thanks!
Great video Pan! I have learned much about interiors so far and have gotten great at detailing those. The next step is to start working on the exterior. This video is one I will refer back to as I move forward.
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wow your gonna bust the million mark soon , bravo Pan
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Great stuff as always Pan! I recently polished and coated my car but unfortunately my garage has very poor lighting so once I got it out in the sun, I saw all the scratches and swirls I missed. Would I be able to just decontaminate, polish then recoat? Or would I have to do a strip wash, decon, polish and recoat? Thanks for all the help!
Polishing is what will remove the coating.
Avalon King is amazing!! Ive watched your videos on Avalon King that they are great!! Thank you Pan for all the great content …. Keep them coming.
Glad you enjoy it!
Thank you Chris!
Thank you Pan for the amazing and informative q&a.
You are so welcome!
pan you are wonderful.always with clear explanations
Thanks Jimoh! I always appreciate the feedback.
Thanks for informative video. Last year I applied Adams Graphing Ceramic Spray on both vehicles. Have been happy with the results. Gathering product to redo both vehicles again. Now that I have an application under my belt, I'm going for a little longer protection this time around. Going to give the Armor Shield a try.
You are the man, Pan! another great video bud!
I appreciate that
Fantastic video, very informative and educational. Pan you’re the man! 👍
Thanks John!
Cheers Pan. I love your videos and I have learned a ton about detailing cars from watching. I have to admit though I’m really frustrated because I am new to detailing. I don’t have any detailing products whatsoever. My Amazon shopping cart is already over $450 and I still haven’t added the pressure washer. I want to do a ceramic coating but by the time I get all the equipment I need I’m probably going to be pretty close to the $1000 mark! I realize that I will be able to use most of the equipment and products to maintain the car in the future. I was forced into buying a brand new vehicle when someone totaled my trusty old truck . I haven’t had a brand new car in 20 years. I want to do this ceramic coating and it seems like it’s easy enough but like you said in your videos, the prep is the hardest part of it. I don’t have a lot of experience in using power tools to polish paint, so I’m wondering if I can skip that step for a new car? I’m pretty confident that I can do everything else like the shampoo, Clay bar treatment , the IPA cleansing, but if I have to add the paint polishing step using the pads and mechanical polishers, that’s where I start to get out of my comfort zone. I have spent many hours watching your videos and I really appreciate the time you take to show the world how to do it right.
Don’t put too much pressure on yourself when starting to buy stuff. There are things you can buy later as you gain experience and see if you enjoy detailing.
See my basic car wash kit recommendations here: th-cam.com/video/HMJLfwZcfSs/w-d-xo.html
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Appreciate all your material
An awesome job presenting
I was a military instructor for over 10 years
Providing the info is only half the job
Making it interesting and entertaining is the hardest part
You do a great job at both
What to you think of the brand cerakote
Love your helpful, informative videos from sunny Hawaii! I purchased Adams Advanced Graphene Ceramic kit that I intend to use on a brand new car. As you've advised in your videos, I told the dealer to not coat with any wax or sealant, just wash and polish. The dealer did a great job with paint correction...no swirl marks. I'll decontaminate with iron remover, and even clay bar it...Can I skip the polish step, and go into application of the Adams? Secondly, I have a Tacoma Truck that I've applied Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax. Love it! It beads and sheets water for months, even parked in the sun. I'm planning to use my leftover Adams Advanced Graphene on it, but what do I need to do to insure the Meguiar's Hybrid is removed? Thanks in advance for your reply. Keep up the great work!
If your paint doesn't need claying, skip claying. If you clay, it can do a bit of marring on the surface. So inspect your paint after claying. If it needs a light polish, go ahead. If it looks perfect, you can skip polishing.
But if you don't do any machine polishing, you have to be 100% sure there was no paint protection applied by the dealership. They usually always apply a cheap wax prior to delivery. If water beads on your paint, it means there's some for of protection on it. If there is no beading, and the water is very slow to sheet off, then it means there is no protection.
For your Tacoma, the only way to ensure 100% removal of any previous protection is to go through all the paint prep steps, including machine polishing which is the only way to guarantee 100% removal.
Clear bra covered in ceramic coating is my favorite double protection easy to wash and keep clean while minimizing road chips and scratches never take your car to a car wash or dry it with a rag that’s what I’ve learned from your tutelage your channel has been very insightful in keep in your car in tiptop shape love the content this is the best channel in car care I have ever. One across
You mean bonnet protector?
Thanks Charlie!
@@interceptor7905 no ppf plastic film protection also called clear bra
@@charlie-qm9gz Ok,thank you lol I was thinking on something else lol
Great timing PAN! Put Armour Shield on my car 12 months ago after your recommendation and it has been fantastic. Sadly my wife just wrote off the car. She is fine. 😀 New car ordered and got a great discount using your code so I can protect the new car. Thank you!!!!!
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Awesome 😎 video Pan and thanks 🙏 for all those info that video was amazing and a big one and the Avalon king is a number one coating boy o boy Pan I really enjoyed watching that video continue bringing those videos Pan and enjoy your weekend much love 🙏🙏🙏🤙🤙🤙👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌💯💯💯💯
Thanks Kimo!
Thank you!
Well done Pan! Another good one. You are an excellent pedagogue! Your video is clear, simple and effective. You helped me getting better in the coating world!! I'll be re coating my car next summer with CQuartZ UK. I'm learning & getting better every time. Thanks to you Pan!!
Thanks for the feedback François! Glad to hear I’m able to transmit my knowledge and passion to my viewers!
Hey Pan. Great show as usual. What is your oppinion on the DIY Detail, 3,5 & 8 year ceramic coats?
Awesome content as always Pan...perfect timing for what I'm planning to do adding ceramic coating on top of my paint protection film. I've got Suntek's Reaction PPF all around and since it has a hydrophobic top layer built in, do you recommend any additional steps I should do for prepping to apply Armor Shield IX on top for the ultimate protection?
I will always recommend a ceramic coating on top of PPF.
Thank you, Pan, for delivering great product reviews. I plan to purchase many cleaning/coating supplies, but before doing that, I want to ask if any of the products you've shared in your many reviews have expiry dates. (snow foam, shampoo, decontamination, polish, coating, detailing, dressing, leather care, etc..)
Typically, all car care products have a shelf life of 1-2 years. More on that in Wednesday’s upcoming video.
Great vid PAN! I always enjoy your vids! Lots of great info.
Thanks!! What’s your favourite video on my channel so far?
Too many to pick from! All you vids are easy to follow and learn from. I really like Your Spring Cleaning 2013 VW Jetta. I had a 2015 Passat and made it my goal to make my car look like your work. ....wasnt long before neighbors started asking be to do their cars.
Thanks Pan great video and many of those answers help us on our questions thank God we have you thanks 👍🏾😎
Thanks Cruz!
Thanks Pan for this amazing video simple but a fountain of knowledge I totally enjoyed myself 👌
Thanks Mann!
Awesome video Pan. It’s always a good idea to watch videos like these to keep a guy on top of his game. I don’t know if I missed it or not in the video but I was wondering, is it ok to touch up some areas if needed with a polisher or is that to aggressive on the Ceramic Coating? I’m talking about Booboo’s since the coating was applied. Thanks again 👊🏻👊🏻.
You don’t polish coatings as the abrasives will remove the coatings. But there is one polish specifically designed to remove very light defects on ceramic coated cars: CarPro Essence+ (not the regular Essence).
Awesome thanks 🙏.
Merci beaucoup Pan, love your videos as usual. Will be interesting to see years from now if Graphene evolves further but love Ceramic for now
Thanks Pat!
I was using Avalon King for ease of use but just tried and switched to MaxShines graphene ceramic coating as it's a 5 to 7 yr coating and you can coat multiple panels at a time before buffing off. you should do a review of it
Pan real good video on Ceramics, enjoyed it as usual.!! I have a question for you. With summer car shows around the corner have you ever given any thought to maybe putting together a video on PAN's suggestions on what detail products to take with you to shows?? Just a thought..
Thank you and keep up the good work!!
Yes I have thought of that video and will probably make one in the future. ;)
Un tutoriel très complet et super intéressant. J'ai eu des craintes lorsque j'ai vu ton expression préoccupée sur la miniature. Merci Pan 👍👍👍
Hehe merci!
Love the channel and is my "Bible" for taking care of my cars.
Can the microfiber towels used in level coating be washed and re-used for detailing?
Thanks Bill. Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 810,000 subscribers and 100 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
You always throw away the towels and applicators used to apply ceramic coatings that are in glass bottles.
As a begginer, cannot thank you enough for all your help. Got few questions for you.. how long do you wait to wipe off once you apply the coating? How long do u wait after using Carpro uk3.0 in between to apply gliss? Do ceramic coating need to be wash on high ph soaps? Are towels still usuable/ washable after using them on ceramic coating?
Thanks Danny.
Wipe off time depends on the conditions you work it. It varies according to temperature and humidity. Hence why you look for the rainbow effect. Once you see that color appear it’s time to start leveling the coating (typically 1-2 min).
Wait 4 hours after your final coat of CQUK 3.0 before you apply Gliss 2.0
Use pH neutral shampoos for regular maintenance washes. Once in a while you can use higher pH soaps if you need to remove traffic film. CarPro even made a slightly acidic pH shampoo called Descale to help fight water spots.
Always throw away towels used to apply/remove true coatings in glass bottles.
@@PanTheOrganizer thank you so much pan
Always appreciated Pan. Respectfully, I remain old school: High quality sealants or the Turtle Wax Graphine-based paste wax.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you Pan for so much important information !!
Thanks Frank!
Pan, if you are doing any winter car care tips in a future video I would love to see suggestions for getting rid of loose snow without scratching up the clear coat and or LSP
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Super vidéo merci! Question pour toi; pourquoi tu préfères CarPro CQuartz UK 3.0 au CarPro CQuartz SIC??
Great video , so informative!!! Thanks for all your help !!! I’ll be doing it soon 👍👍👍. Quick question, I have some oxidation on some vinyl stripes on my Daytona 392. Is there any way to clean them and bring them back to original condition ? I can’t seem to find any products for that . Thanks again , much appreciated!!!
Try a light polish
When my new car gets delivered, I'm getting my local Pro to PPF the most impacted areas, I'm thinking of buying Gyeon Mohs Syncro kit- My question is, Can I use Mohs over an Xpel PPF? I know they (Gyeon) do a PPF ceramic kit but I'd rather use one kit for the lot. Lastly, can I use Mohs on plastics and Vinyl? 🙏.
Plus, Pan, you are the most decent human being in existence! You are a very likeable person and love watching your video as you really get everything out of the products you use, that information is well projected to us the viewers 👍
Hi, Have you try any of the soft99 Japanese coatings? there consumer line have H7 glass coat, and H9 dual layer glass coat which is available in USA soft99 store, and also there higher end professional G'zox Real glass coat? At least they are the first one that does full package ceramic coatings as far as I know before any other brands you mention.
Thanks for the code! Ive been specifically looking for something for the PPF (I ordered my BRZ). The price is hard to argue with
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CQuartz UK 3.0 is incredible ! Imo best for the buck
This might have been a good time to mention discarding of towels used when leveling the coating.
What a waste. Don't do this.
I don't discard any of the towels. They get put into a bucket of water with detergent mixed in. I soak them for the day and wash as usual. If I am concerned with any of those towels, they become cleaning rags, but that's rare.
Edit: The towels are put into the detergent bucket immediately after use.
Great video Pan. New to ceramic coating about to order my first bottle. A question I have for you is how many vehicles do you normally get out of a bottle ? Cheers
That depends on the size of the vehicles and how many layers you want to apply and if you also want to appy on glass, wheels, headlights and plastics… AvalonKing have a tool on their website to help you calculate how many bottles they recommend.
Great information packed video! Cannot wait to apply a ceramic coating to my car, awesome content Pan!
Thanks Konsta!
Hello Pan! So I would like to know what you think about Torque spray on ceramic coating? Thanks for another great video!👍
Haven’t tried it yet.
THANKS FOR THE VIDEO, always a pleasure to watch and listen. Always very informative. There is a question: IS IT POSSIBLE TO USE CLAY ON A CAR COATED CERAMIC? The car is relatively well-groomed, washed 2-phase with detailers. But the ceramics were external for 1 year ago (in 2 layers), and i see coating is a little tired, but there are still some properties left. In a good lighting, impurities are visible in the form of inclusions that are not captured by irons-of, tar-removers, quick detailers ... I started using carpro reset and CARPro DEscale (once) - it got better, but everything does not disappear. Color black solid, all defects remain visible. I want to try walking with soft clay, for example, Gyeon Mild or the corresponding one, but I don’t want to polish it yet and Ceramic coating again in the near future. Do you or your subscribers have experience, walk soft clay on ceramic coating so as not to demolish the coating. I will be grateful for the answer
You wouldn't use a claybar on a ceramic coated car, as a claybar is an abrasive and you could potentially damage the coating. We use chemical decontamination on coatings, with different pH levels of shampoos (see my spring refresh tutorial here: th-cam.com/video/oTaFE_p2OAw/w-d-xo.html), and iron removers to remove brake dust and iron particles embedded in the coating/paintwork.
Some have used a clay towel with a good lubricant (as those generate less marring compared to traditional claybars) but do that at your own risk.
That was a paaaaaaaaaaaantastic video..... this was great, I like Avalon King I used them for awhile now
thank you MIke!
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Pan, thank you very much. What a cool video! Your clarifications and tips were excellent. His didactics and clarity are impressive. Thank you very much, Pan.
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Thanks Waston!
Another great video Pan..one of the questions was does washing your vehicle wear a ceramic coating, and you said no. What does wear a ceramic coating?
Going through car washers frequently
Automated car washes, environment, use of harsh chemicals, and time.
Hey Pan great video with great information,as I was watching your video a question came up I'm a big fan of the turtle wax graphene max and I use it on both of my cars because the great ease of application and curing times there's no worries on temperatures or not able to drive on the elements right away but my question was about maintenance wash with it can I use turtle wax ceramic wash or should I use t.w slick and slide pure wash and thanks again for videos
You can use both shampoos. If you want to boost protection once in a while, you can use the Ceramic Wash n Wax. If you just want a pure shampoo with no protection (so you can add your own protection after you are done washing the car) then you can use Slick n Slide.
I've been very happy with many of the products you mention here, IE: 303 graphene spray. Love this stuff on my 2006 Ram work truck(that I'm selling) So...I'm half done on the prep to eventually apply the Adam's Graphene coating on DW's white 2008 Ford Escape as a practice run before doing my new 2023 Ford Maverick PU. Practice makes perfect, right? Also, I have done my share of various auto detailer channels and their recommended products that makes my head spin. So, I have finally decided to just stuck to one Channel, yours! Thanks for everything! -Brian
Thanks for the trust you place in my opinion Brian. You have found the right channel for sure. I love helping my viewers to make the right purchasing decisions, as you are 100% right, it seems to be an endless see of different brands and chemicals.
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 900,000 subscribers and we have over 116 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
If ever you are curious to know my top products recommendations for each category, refer to my popular annual car detailing products awards here: th-cam.com/video/gRwsznwfTwE/w-d-xo.html
To be honest, nobody does it like PTO, huge help for a beginner like me
Ah thanks man! I appreciate the feedback!
Hey Pan... Love your channel. I'm obsessed with detailing my truck and subaru. Question... I bought ADAM'S Graphene Ceramic Coating. I'm a first timer here for ceramic coating. Should I first purchase the Avolone king to do first or will the Adam's apply as easily? Thanks for all the information you supply!
Adam’s will be just fine. Not as easy to apply as the AvalonKing, but not hard.
Hey Pan, another great video once again! I just bought Adam's Advanced Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating, and was wondering if I could use that to coat textured vinyl?
You would have to ask Adam’s.
I feel like I'm listening to a therapist!!😎😬 It's a gloomy, rainy Saturday. This is the perfect video to watch while chilling under the covers.
Pan, Thank You for this informative video! I'm a CSL fan. I have two boxes of Armor Shield 9 that I've never used, lol. I'll probably try it out on our '99 Odyssey in a few weeks.
Have a good weekend
Hehe thanks Jay! Have a great weekend too!
Great video, Pan! Sorry for being late to the party. I'd like to know if, during the first two weeks after applying a new ceramic coating, the gloss improves further as the coating cures and fully bonds to the surface?
(Me and my detailer used Gtechniq CSL + Exov4)
Hoping for your response, thank you!
Yes coatings usually continue to see the gloss increase slightly over the weeks as they fully cure.
How did you discover my channel by the way?
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 920,000 subscribers and we have over 120 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
@@PanTheOrganizer Thanks for this, Pan! I always watch guides from you and other popular detailers out there. 😊
I'm currently facing a dilemma on how to wash my car. Could you please help me choose the better option for my situation?
Here's my scenario:
My car was ceramic coated two weeks ago, and it's now due for its first car wash. However, I'm currently residing in a condo with my car parked in the basement parking. My first option is to use an 'ONR rinseless wash.'
For my 2nd option, I could go somewhere for a proper car wash, but there's no roof, and there's continuous rain (due to a typhoon) in our country right now. It doesn't seem like the rain will stop anytime soon. So, I'm wondering if washing my car with almost 100% chance of it getting caught in the rain is a good idea.
OPTION #1: For the rinseless wash, I have:
1. ONR Revision #5
2. TRC microfiber towels
3. Cordless air blower
OPTION #2: For the proper car wash method, I have:
1. Cordless air blower
2. TRC microfiber towels (for contact washing)
3. CarPro Reset (with a pressure washer and foam cannon)
Hoping for your response. More power to the channel! 😊
great info as always..keep it up pan
Thanks Jay!
Great video Pan always informative and generous with your time.
Got a question about maintenance after a ceramic coating weather it be a long or short term coating.
So just a wash and a ceramic boost, maybe a chem decon?
what you recommend ?
ty Pan
Once every 2-3 months, apply a ceramic sealant. Once every 3-4 months, use an iron remover. Pretty simple maintenance.
@@PanTheOrganizer ty Pan
I would really for a comparison on a diy coating vs a professional grade coating and what makes them different
The professional coatings harden up faster, so there is usually a lot of rubbing and buffing off potential streaks, smears, and high spots.
I absolutely hate applying them. Ceramic Pro, Xpel, etc. But the results are pretty nice.
Optimum Gloss Coat is my favorite. I can somewhat use CarPro Cquartz coatings successfully.
If I ever offer a pro coating for my business, it will be Optimum Opti Ciat Pro.
Another great video Pan… Thanks. I applied Roar ceramic coating and its topper after watching your video last year on my brand-new 718 Spyder. The car has been stored for the winter here in Canada, I will be getting it out soon. I have a leftover Car Pro Gliss from doing my Porsche Macan with UK 3.0. Can I apply that on top of the Roar product?
Do not apply any other coating on top of the Roar system! It’s not needed. It’s one of the best coatings money can buy.
Just use a drying aid when you’re washing the car and that’s about all you’ll need.
Thanks Pan for your always interesting and inspiring videos.
I was seriously thinking about buying one of the two CQUARTZ's from Carpro. My question is: once put on a ceramic coating, if after a while swirls and small scratches should appear, can I still use a compound or a polish over the bodywork to remove them? if yes, can I use them over the ceramic coating and, maybe, reapply it after? and if not, how do I remove the swirls or small scratches if I can't use the polisher? Last question, but CQUARTZ can also be passed over the uprights (I mean the painted ones). Thanks and sorry for the inconvenience. Have a good day.
Hi Alessio! After you apply a coating, you need to use safe washing and drying methods and you shouldn't have to worry about polishing the paint. Plus, we never polish coatings as you will damage or possibly remove the protection by doing that.
There is only one polish that was designed to correct light defects on coatings, and it's this one: bit.ly/3PwcaPH
CQuartz UK 3.0 can be applied to paint, lights and the glossy black plastic trim you sometimes get on the car's pillars.
@@PanTheOrganizer many thanks for your reply, much appreciated!
Merci pour cette super vidéo qui répond à bien des questions avant que moi même j’applique une protection céramique sur ma voiture 😊✌🏼
Tu vas avoir toutes les connaissances! :)
Pan, Great video thanks for all the information. I purchased the Avalon. Ceramic kit. I’m waiting for the weather to break in my area.
Thanks Joe! Where are you from?
@@PanTheOrganizer Dover DE
Question number 21, I have a minor scratch on my car that has OP ceramic. If I use something like Chemical Guys VSS, will that remove the ceramic coating?
Thanks so much for putting together this video! I've learned so much about car detailing from following your content. I had one question. Can ceramic coatings be applied to powder coated wheels?
Thanks Mark! It depends on what coating you are buying. You would need to ask the brand. Usually, coatings are meant to be applied on clear coated surfaces. Unless they are coatings formulated for glass, plastic trim, etc.
How did you discover my channel by the way?
@@PanTheOrganizer Thank you for the reply! I was interested in using Avalon King’s Ceramic Coating.
I discovered your channel a couple of years ago when I did a quick TH-cam search for Audi RS3 car detail. Your video of you doing a white RS3 detail popped up! It helped me significantly elevate my techniques for cleaning my RS3. Since then, I’ve been following your content and have grown a passion for car detailing!
Hi Pan. Thank you for a very informative video. I recently applied Ammo Reflex Pro to my car. The results are amazing. I'm surprised Ammo Reflex Pro didn't make one of your top three. I am contemplating getting a professional ceramic application using Opti-Coat Pro 3. Should I wait a while since I just applied Ammo Reflex?. As I understand it, a professional ceramic coating using Opti-Coat will last 7 years so even though I already sealed my car should I wait?
They will have to completely strip off any previous protection before applying Opti-Coat. True coatings in glass bottles need to bond directly to virgin clear coat.
Hi Pan thanks for sharing !! You definitely changed my mind , I’m gonna grab a couple bottles ,
Can you tell me what pads polishes you use to cut and polish BMW paint successfully? I find it to be very hard , much appreciated!
It depends on the levels of defects. But often 3D One and Buff and Shine Uro Fiber pads for cutting and Sonax Perfect Finish with Rupes yellow foam pad for polishing.
Watch my video: th-cam.com/video/2JDvQBs1viM/w-d-xo.html
Could you review nexgen cream coatings? It’s a spray but I rlly wanna see what you think about them. I have one they aren’t bad but don’t have much other products to compare them too. Love your vids 💙 keep doing what ur doing
Thanks Kal!
I just purchased the AvalonKing Armor Shield IX and watched your video to apply it. Thank you for the discount. I was wondering if there was a topper you recommend? I live in Florida and as you may know the water is hard and will cause spotting. Please help this is my first time and I have watched a lot of your videos to make sure I do it right. I also purchased all the products you recommend for the process.
You can use what ever silica spray sealant you want. AvalonKing even released their own which I have tested in this video: th-cam.com/video/bJQf-sIwnX4/w-d-xo.html
Another good one is Turtle Wax Graphene Flex Wax which I tested in this video: th-cam.com/video/b5BjDzItlr8/w-d-xo.html
After you apply the AK coating, wait two weeks before washing the car and then you can start using the topper.
@@PanTheOrganizer Thank you so much for the reply. Also thank you for starting and continuing your TH-cam Channel. You are absolutely awesome I have gained the knowledge and confidence to now tackle this project and have the best looking car on the block lol.
Thanks Charles, I appreciate the feedback. Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 760,000 subscribers and are getting close to 100 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
So useful!. Pan, I just bought the Avalon King Armor Shield IX to protect my Harley Davidson... The problem is that i live in NYC and I can not work in my parking spot. What if i do all the process outdoors? Is it going to be bad because of the dust sitting in the bike after applying? What about covering the bike after application?
Thanks in advance
Dust won’t matter. Just make sure there is no water or rain for 48 hours after the application. Yes you can cover the bike.
@@PanTheOrganizer thanks so much! So excited about it! Although I will have to correct a little bit the paint, by hand!
Another great video Pan, great content, thanks for the tips ,keep it tight keep it clean 😉🖒
Thanks Bill!
Hello Pan thank you for the detailed content that you put every time; can ceramic coating can be applied on satin painted car without changing the look of the paint ?
You mean matte paint? There are coatings for that like Gyeon Matte.
So I was wondering since I'm new to this kind of detailing. If I'm doing a truck will one bottle of the Armor Shield do the whole truck? Headlights, plastic trim, and the body of the truck. TIA Pan.
You will need two bottles. One 30ml is enough to apply two coats on two average sized cars for the paint.
If you plan on doing a truck, and cover paint, lights, glass, trim and wheels, get two bottles.
Thank you so much for this informative video Pan. Really great video. Is it ok if I use Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Wash and Wax shampoo on my ceramic coated car? Or even the entire ceramic line up? I would really appreciate your response or feedback on this.
Yes. You could use the Ceramic Wash n Wax to wash. Or Ceramic Wet Wax as a drying aid. Flex Wax once every 3-4 months to boost protection.
Thank you again for another awesome video. i have a question. Can you apply a quick detail spray to a Ceramic Coating after washing the vehicle. Will it help to prolong the life of your Ceramic Coating? Thanks Again !!
Yes. My favourite drying aids are in this video: th-cam.com/video/NOTNed04xYE/w-d-xo.html
I love that you are so thorough Pan and that’s why I trust myself to do this because YOU trust me. I have almost all of the supplies except the IPA because Avalon King is out of stock. Time is of the essence because today is 8 weeks since I bought my 2022 car. I know you said we should stick with all products in that brand we choose but do you think I could buy, say, Gtecniq brand of IPA?
Thanks for the kind words. You can use IPA sprays from other brands no problem. Gtechniq Panel Wipe, CarPro Eraser, Gyeon Prep, all good picks.
@@PanTheOrganizer my pleasure. Thank YOU for the quick response!
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Hey Pan! You should make a video on dilution ratios and how to properly dilute chemicals. Im starting my on detailing business and I find diluting to be a little tricky.
I explain dilution ratios in my tips and tricks video here: th-cam.com/video/fG9NJEdiPQ8/w-d-xo.html
Enjoy!
I came out of exile at an interesting time. A bit out of my league for now. But when the time comes....
Hi, I am new to your channel, absolutely amazing. I have a question, can I use turtle wax ceramic coating spray after I use Mother’s car Nuba wax?
Hi Jeff! Welcome to my channel. One of the biggest and fastest growing detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 732,000 subscribers.
Don’t mix regular waxes with ceramic based products, as they won’t bond. Ceramic products need to bond directly to virgin clear coat, or on top of existing ceramic coatings.
Watch my video on the Turtle Wax Ceramic Spray Coating application: th-cam.com/video/_r_AXaUeTIQ/w-d-xo.html
I just bought a brand new vehicle do I still need to do any sort of prep before applying ceramic coating?
Most if not all coating would still advise on doing a full prep. 1) wash with a prep wash shampoo 2)clay 3) IPA wipedown. That would be the minimalist approach for preparation.
Correct. And for optimal results, watch my popular ceramic coating application tutorial: th-cam.com/video/sqQYVjxFqK0/w-d-xo.html
Pan, I've got a coating of Turtle Wax 75th Anniversary Ceramic + Graphene Paste Wax. I'm now looking at a ceramic coating and have since purchased Gyeon Mohs. Can you advise on a good strip wash ie Chemical Guys clean slate etc. and after the stip wash will I then need to use something like Gyeon Prep ensure all the wax is removed. Thanks and love the channel.
Strip Washes and IPA paint preps won’t fully remove your existing protection. You need to machine polish in order to remove 100% of any previous paint protection, especially before applying a ceramic coating.
Follow the steps in my ceramic coating application tutorial: th-cam.com/video/sqQYVjxFqK0/w-d-xo.html
I have pretty old CQuartz 3.0 and Gliss from early 2018. They have been sitting in the box out of sunlight in the garage. It can get 80-90 degree in there in the summer. I looked at the bottles and they are still in liquid form. Are they still useable? I am thinking of getting the AvalonKing and top it off with my Gliss.
Chemicals typically have a 1 to 2 year shelf life, if kept in stable conditions and never frozen. Yours are beyond expiry. CarPro also usually has an expiry sticker date on the bottom of the bottle.
I would throw those away and get new bottles. Try to not go go above 86F for your stored products. Best conditions to apply them in is about 68F and 40-45% humidity.
Would you advise me to apply two coats of uk 3.0 and a top coat of gliss or should I replace the gliss with sic
I still like 2 coats of CQUK and one layer of Gliss as the slickness is awesome.