What about turtle wet wax ceramic? And vs graphene infused flex wax?? What is better? Can u test it? What is the best graphene for you? Flex wax? 303? Or something else?
Thanx for your reviews. They are awesome. Have you ever tried Zymöl waxes? I've found them to be very easy to apply and one of the most beautiful finish eventhough they may be not the most durable. I used carbon and cream varieties with great results for the past 30 years. And I've heard they are comparable to Swissvax quality and looks wise. Any thoughts? Could I use Menzerna Powerlock + (I live now in EU) for durability and Zymöl carbon over it for its incredible deep warm shine? Will be it better or worse than using collinite liquid wax?
Thanks for the positive feedback and kind words. I appreciate it. I work hard to produce quality content for my viewers, so it's nice to see those efforts don't go unnoticed. 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 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 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.
Thanks Johnny. 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 865,000 subscribers and we have almost 110 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.
Economist here. This was outstanding. Thank you. One of the fundamentals of economics is there are no ideal solutions, only trade-offs, and this video illustrates that so well I'm going to use it in my class.
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 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.
Pan , the ultimate test… seal a panel with graphing coating. Lay it under a tree. Put a bird feeder in the tree. Fill feeder with berries, (red) & wait! Then we may all see if berry acid will eat the coating into the paint. I had my truck in’95 sealed with auto armor sealant. A month later parked it under a tree . At apartment complex. Next day came out and saw bird droppings on hood . Washed it and ate into the bare metal. Less then 24 hours. Yes they warranty my hood! But this Test would top all your friends channels!
CARNAUBA WAX for me. Best wet gloss look on paint.. and if it last only one month thats good with me because i enjoy detailing/ waxing my vehicles and motorcycles
CRIKEY! I don't think I have ever seen a 32 minute video with this much helpful knowledge and information packed into it. In a world of ten minute videos which are nine minutes of boring filler, here is THIRTY TWO STRAIGHT MINUTES OF SCHOOL. Thanks, dude!!
Hey thanks for the positive feedback Paul! 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 780,000 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.
@@PanTheOrganizer I’m not a detailer, but I have become more interested in the subject since some of these new paint protectants have come on the market, and I found you by searching TH-cam for how to apply ceramic sealants. I have a handful of classic cars. An early Porsche 928, a Lancia Beta Coupe, a Mercedes-Benz 280SE (w116) and a couple Land Rover Series III’s. All are in beautiful shape and I’ll subscribe and follow along so I can keep them that way! Thanks for the great content!
This has to be the best informational channel on TH-cam. Pan even takes the time to give you all the information in the information section. Thank you for all the work you do for these videos. You are my first choice in go to information on anything to do with detailing my vehicle. You have saved me so much time and money!
Wow, thank you! I really appreciate that positive feedback Bryan! It pushes me to continue producing awesome videos for you all! Seeing that you have been subscribed to my channel for quite a few years now, what would you say is your favourite video on my channel so far?
@@PanTheOrganizer Of course my favorites are the end of the year best of series. My next favorite was your garage walk around. Then the how to properly polish a vehicle.
Pan, you are an undeniable benefit to all in the detail world. Especially for a beginner like me. I mean no offense to other channels but in comparison with other channels your presentations are concise, educational and professional. Personally, I have picked up on your attention to accurate information from product description to simply talking about models of a car or personal items. For me it creates trust in what I learn about this new endeavor for me. I sincerely thank you for your dedication to these TH-cam productions.
Pan; I have found you, Yvan Lacroix, Brian Spitler and Jon Delieu to be the best, with your knowledge and experience and willingness to impart it to others in the care of cars. What you do is much appreciated.
Great explanation of the differences between products. For my 15 year old bright red Mazda Miata I used a carnauba product for years but got tired of the application process. Switched to a spray ceramic (Griot's) last year and couldn't be happier. Looks great, easy to apply and refresh.
after ceramic coating cures, is it worth using any spray waxes? does that extend the life of the finished coating near as well as another application of a spray-off ceramic solution? or should you always stick to ceramic products once sealed with it officially?
@@smatchimo55 he mentioned it isn't recommended on a ceramic coating because it masks some of the self cleaning/hydrophobic qualities you get from the ceramic coating as it will no longer have an effect given it is no longer the top layer in contact with the elements.
I just ordered a new vehicle, and dealer tried to sell me on ceramic protection add-on for the interior leather and exterior paint...all for $899. Took a pass on that. This video will be a great help in helping me to decide which way to go.
That was a good move on your part. I always tell my viewers to refuse all the crap dealerships offer when it comes to “paint protection” or any detailing type service. See my video on detailing brand new cars: th-cam.com/video/QgoyrC-5CMc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=A8cT5hKSQRG1xW_Q
I watched one of the channels in the bahasa language do a test for graphene coating economically. He was able to hold up to more than 150x the wash with bad car shampoo and was only able to hold less than 20x the Touchless Shampoo, so keep that coating away from the overly aggressive Touchless Shampoo for light dust only. If you want to watch, the channel's name is "Bank Bey"
Thanks for the positive feedback Gilbert. I appreciate it. Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 875,000 subscribers and we have over 112 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.
Ha, you are also a top level comment responder. Really appreciate your style. You have your own opinions and product types but are non-argumentative with your commenters. Fabulous old school manners.
I appreciate that! Yeah I like to be close to my audience, as my viewers have supported me since the very beginning. I'm pretty much the only major detailing channel over 750,000 subscribers that takes the time to answer personally to each TH-cam comment every single day. I take pride in that. I won't lie though, it can be overwhelming as I spend up to 4 hours daily just responding to comments. As you can imagine with an audience that big, I receive thousands of comments and messages and emails across all platforms every day. So I focus on responding mainly to TH-cam comments. I try my best. So it's nice to see my efforts don't go unnoticed.
@pantheorganizer thank you so much for all you do. My late father won so many show quality paint awards on his builds and I've learned literal years worth of advancements in this craft from you in such a short amount of time. You are a beast. Much respect and love from Florida my friend!!
Thanks man, I appreciate the kind words and positive feedback! How did you discover my channel by the way? (My condolences for your loss by the way). Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 905,000 subscribers and we have over 117 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.
Glad you like them! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 1 million subscribers and we have over 140 million views! I have been detailing for 27 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.
Pan I can’t tell ya how grateful I am that I found your channel. I used to manage/bartend and help run a bar for many years since the doors opened. Gave so much of myself and my life being dedicated to making this place a successful business and that ended up coming to fruition. I was bringing in more money than many folks who spend tons of money on their degree. Then in March 2020 we all know what happened. The world shutdown and I won’t give you the whole awful story but I was basically forgotten about and left hanging high and dry when they reopened. My wife and I have three young kids and 3 months prior to the shutdown we were finally able to find a house in a good neighborhood with very good schools. Things were looking up. So three months after finally having a mortgage to pay I basically lost everything in the span of a few months no knowing my job wasn’t waiting for me. After a lot of thought and soul searching I decided that I will never work for someone that isn’t me ever again. I’ve always had a talent for cleanliness and organization going back as long as I can remember. I have been working with my uncle’s commercial cleaning business part time for some extra cash for over 15 years now so I knew that wasn’t the direction for me. So I decided to start my own mobile detailing business. Been going at it for about a year now and things have not been easy but that has a lot to do with my financial issues and not the quality of work I’ve been doing when there is work for me. I have just been winging it with little to no experience running my own business and I just wanted to tell you that without your channel I may have given up on this journey pretty quick. However the knowledge and wisdom you pass along has taken me far and keeps me confident in what I’m doing. I’m good at this and I can say that without even having as many cool toys and equipment that I would like to. I’ll get there someday soon and I’ll know exactly what to do when I do and that’s all thanks to you. One thing I really dig about seeing your setup is the over the top organization. I have been treating everything I do and everything I own the same way my whole life. I even showed some of this to my wife so I could say see I’m not crazy 😂. I wish you were located closer to Philadelphia cause I’d love to get the chance to sit down and pick your brain about many detailing topics. Anyway I’ve been meaning to comment this to you on a video for quite awhile. Sorry it was so long and hopefully you come across it sometime. Pan. Thank you so much for everything you have provided me with. Keep up the amazing work sir and I hope you are doing well. -Keith Deal
Hi Keith! First of all, thanks for the kind words and for your support. Much appreciated. And thank you for your courage to share your personal life experience. You have been through a lot since the pandemic, and it takes courage to want to get through it, and clearly you have it! I always say that hard work pays off, and you seem like you work really hard to achieve your goals, move forward in life and most importantly, have the right priorities taking care of your family like that. It's nice to see. I wish you all the success in the world with your detailing business. Perhaps we'll meet in person one day at an event some place. I hope to travel more and more to the USA for different events. I have never been to Phily, so it's on my list for sure. And yeah the majority of successful detailers usually have a thing for organizing and cleanliness for sure. We are over the top with it and it often becomes OCD even haha!! But that's our way of life and I'm ok with that. Better be super organized and clean compared to disorganized, lost and filthy right? I hope you have a great day and keep on working hard! How did you discover my channel by the way? Cheers, Pan
Great overview! I agree on coatings being the best protection. I have found that graphene is the best performer for my geographic area on daily drivers and working vehicles. When I do a show car, garage queen or a no rain weekend driver, I most often do a sealant topped with a carnauba wax. That warm glow and gloss is still a huge eye catcher. Thank you for the overview and I think your discussion on water spotting was spot on (sorry for the pun!) :)
I’ve coated a bunch of vehicles and my favourite combo for a reasonable price is 303 Nano Graphene topped every 3-4 months with Ethos Resist. I’m amazed how good that combo is.
Excellent tutorial. I haven't waxed a vehicle in at least 15-years, so I only have one point of reference. I tried 303 Graphene Nano Spray Coating and it was easy to apply and gives me very good protection. I own what I call just normal vehicles, so for me it is well worth the money.
I’ve been using 303’s graphene coating and have been really happy with it. It’s on my 2014 Black Ram which sits outside unprotected in GA. I have been getting compliments everywhere for shine, gloss & appearance. I liked its performance during pollen season and minimal to no water spotting after rain.
@@omarbryant7930 I’m near Athens. I just started using the 303 graphene quick detailer on every 3rd maintenance wash and boy you can see the enhancements
@@PanTheOrganizer Thank you Pan. I have never been so proud of my vehicles looking so good. Even my kids friends are asking if I would show them how to take care of their cars. I tell them to check you out but am happy to pass on what I’ve learned from you.
Thanks! 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 780,000 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.
Great video. So I have a question. I often put layers on my car but it makes it hard to figure out how long it should last and when to re-apply. So, I understand that the top coat will determine sleekness, hydrophobic-ness, etc. but how does longevity work with layers and should I be layering? For example, say I put ceramic coating on, then over that I put on a butter wet wax for deep wet shine, then over that I use a spray on detailer like TW graphene or P&S Beadmaker. How long should I expect this to last? Do the top layers protect the bottom layer of ceramic coating? Do they wear off layer at a time or does it not work this way? Should I not be putting layers of other products over my ceramic? (maybe it defeats the purpose of the ceramic coating?) Thank you and I appreciate all the great videos you provide...Very helpful.
About every few years I do a "color correction" then I use both ceramic and graphene on my 1965 Piper Cherokee aircraft periodically through the year. The plane was painted in 1984 and even sitting on the ramp in the coastal Carolina summer heat, the paint job looks brand new. A testament to DuPont Imron paints and the UV protection of modern coatings.
Tremendous overview Pan!! Looking forward to making the transition from paint sealants to ceramic and graphene coatings. You are such a blessing to the detail community. Stay well my friend!! GGG 😎
Thanks Lilyonna! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 775,000 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. How did you discover my channel by the way?
Très bonne vidéo. J'étais perdu dans ce monde de protection de peintures de voitures: différents types, nomenclatures, marques, technologies... enfin, tout un monde. Grace à ta vidéo, maintenant c'est très claire, merci beaucoup 🫡. Salut depuis le Maroc !
Always love your videos. In particular your longer videos that go into depth and detail. What I really appreciate is the specs and science you talk to. Anyone can tell you, this is good, that one better and this one is best. But very few go into the science of why, it definitely convinces me that it's not just snake oil. Thanks Pan!
Thanks for the feedback! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 960,000 subscribers and we have over 130 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. And to find out my favourite products, see my popular yearly awards video here: th-cam.com/video/KRv7vKsuliQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=92iJV96gAxEypnlR
Excellent info. I’m sold on the Turtle Wax hybrid pro products. Using your cleaning prep method and applying the products is easy. It’s winter here and I have not had a chance to wash in 6 weeks and my cars are still clean and shiny 🙂.
I made a video explaining when and how to use the entire range of Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions products here: th-cam.com/video/QL1kEPutvLY/w-d-xo.html And the newer Flex Wax application tutorial here: th-cam.com/video/b5BjDzItlr8/w-d-xo.html
I WAS one of those guys who would spend many hours detailing my vehicle, but at a certain point I grew tired of wasting all that time and began looking for much quicker solutions. I now use a "dry" spray wash cleaning method and a quality carnauba spray wax, I like that old school deep glossy finish. Yes, I have to apply the spray was more often, but it only takes an hour or so, start to finish, compared at least 6-7 hours using a paste or liquid wax. If I had a nicer vehicle, I might go for a ceramic coat, but that's overkill for my purposes. I want my vehicle to look good, but I just don't want to spend a ton of time and $$ on it.
As others have said, great rundown and explanation of the types of coatings and what they do. I have a question -- which coating is likely to be the most "dust-phobic"? I certainly like the ease of water beading and runoff when washing and drying, but I'd be even more happy if I had a coating that let the dust and pollen more easily get blown off by a leaf blower or similar, avoiding the need to wet wash sometimes.
Dont even tell me, my part of country is known by high sand content in the dirt and also we get sandstorms that travel hundreds and hundreds of km from Sahara desert. I fully washed and waxed my car.. came to check it out 30 minutes later and there was a layer of light dust already. Doesnt help I live on a field where tractors drive up and down.
Pan, always, a pleasure to watch your videos. And I share your opinion: Ceramic/Graphene for my Daily Drivers; and my beloved Swisswax Carnauba wax for my "babies", which I drive only in the summer in nice weather from time to time only. Whether an Aston Martin or a Jaguar of the top models, only a Swisswax Crystal Rock or Concorso Carnauba wax gets applied there, nothing else. Of course, that’s me…
Thank you Pan!!! Woke up to a Pan notification today and poured my coffee, sit back relaxed, and enjoyed the show 👊🏻 Even though I just bought a new car, I’m an old school paste/liquid wax kinda guy. I love to spend the time waxing my vehicles. I usually wax once/twice a month so no long protection needed here. I’ve used Mequiars ultimate Paste or liquid wax over the last several years but after discovering your channel I’ve recently switched to TW Hybrid Solutions Ceramic + Graphene paste wax. I can’t wait to see the comparison. Question: What maintenance topper do you recommend for this product? Also, how often? Every wash? Thank you SOOOO much for all YOU DO!!!!
Thanks for sharing Mike! Glad you enjoyed coffree + my video! :). For a maintenance topper, if you want to stick within the TW range, you can use their Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Wet Wax as a drying aid. Link: amzn.to/3FCfZMl But really, you can use pretty much any ceramic or graphene based topper that you want, including my favourites in my drying aids video here: th-cam.com/video/NOTNed04xYE/w-d-xo.html I use a drying aid after each wash (I wash my car twice weekly). But the bare minimum is to add some sort of topper every 2 to 3 months.
I really hope you make money from us buying the stuff you link because I’ve been buying quite a few things from your Amazon links. Your videos gave me the knowledge and confidence to prep and ceramic coat my new car. Took me 6 hours but it saved me 1600. It didn’t come out perfect but I’m extremely happy with it. Can’t thank you enough.
Thanks Joel. Your support is much appreciated. Yes when you buy through my links it helps to support the channel, at no extra cost to you. 👍🏻 Hey what’s your favourite video on my channel so far?
@@PanTheOrganizer I love all the tutorial/product explanation videos but my favorite would be the video where you showed and explained the process of prepping and ceramic coating your vehicle. I gained the confidence to do it to my car after getting quotes ranging from 1600-2000usd. Your videos genuinely help the average individual like myself. So thanks again 👍
Hey, Pan! Amazing video once again. They just keep me going. You made it really foolproof as to the differences in the huge array of paint protections out there. At the end of the day, I love myself some carnauba, even if it takes some time to apply it and buff it off. As you said, soothing and therapeutic.
@@PanTheOrganizer, for the time being, it’s Meguiar’s ultimate paste wax. I’m gonna try some others in the future. I’m also using GTechniq’s C2 sealant, that’s also nice. I tried Meguiar’s Hybrid Ceramic Spray Wax, was honestly underwhelmed… even though I made quite some preparation on a brand new car.
I made a mistake, my favourite one is the Meguiar’s Gold Class. Don’t know what I was thinking, the Ultimate Paste Wax is a polymer sealant not carnauba.
Thanks for the positive feedback Bri! 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 805,000 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.
I totally agree with you Pan, coatings are the best forms of paint protection. I'm thinking of trying out either the Armor Shield iX or some of the new Gyeon Evo coatings. Stellar work Pan!
This is a very detailed explanation. My .02 is if you detail your car often, wax or sealant is the way to go. SIO2 is the new kid, but if you're applying it yourself it's a bit expensive and you should know what you're doing. First, to apply it, it doesn't come out of MF easily and there can be high and low spots. If you change your mind, you can't remove it easily either. Wax/sealants are easy to apply and remove. Plus, natural waxed smell the best.
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 960,000 subscribers and we have over 130 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.
Thanks Pan. Awesome 101 on waxes & coatings :) On a new vehicle I would go with a higher end ceramic or graphene coating. My current vehicle (Infiniti QX70) is 8 years old and I have been using ceramic spray coating on a monthly basis for the last 5 years, so easy to apply & very affordable! #NoBrainer
GREAT video Pan! I don't know how I missed this video...Great job breaking everything down into their categories. I have been detailing for 25 years and I watch your videos to get better technics for myself too!
b@@PanTheOrganizer I had picked up the Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Acrylic Black Spray Wax and Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Acrylic Black Polish. I actually used them a deferent way today. I put them on separately but buffed them both off afterwards instead of wiping them off. Beside a good amount of dust, both came out great. I plan on using the TW Ceramic wax spray as the topper. Ok idea, or no? My car is in my garage a lot of the time and not in the elements a real lot. I am always "chasing" that gloss and protection like someone chasing a drug high! lol That is how I accumulated so many different types.
Great informational video! I will add that not all ceramic coatings are equal in appearance. I used recently Blackfire Pro Ceramic Coating on my '18 Infiniti Q60 and it did great appearance wise, but the 22PLE ceramic coating I used a few years back on this same car had a lot more pop and glow than the Blackfire. The BF is priced cheaper BTW.
If you are new to car detailing applying a spray on ceramic coating is a good way to get started. I started with Last Coat Black Ice a year ago and used TLC 2 as a topper. That has been great and easy to fix if you make a mistake. Next time graphene all the way... Thanks to Pan's tutorials I feel comfortable stepping up a bit.
Thanks, guys! I'm not sure a leaf blower would work unless the snow is fluffy, but a drying towel is a good suggestion. I'll put one in my car tonight.
I was very impressed when I first used a SiO2 coating, although it seemed to not be very effective at avoiding actual dirt from sticking on the surface. Then I tried graphene coating and combined it with graphene detailer & man, graphene is so awesome. U drive through an unpaved road, nothing at all. It’s insane
Hi Pan. I've been watching your videos for years and it has helped me to move towards some more advanced coatings. I've always liked Carnuba wax on my cars from AF but tried the Adam's spray graphene. Much easier than I expected. Just wondering if the process for removal is the same as wax? Decontaminate with iron remover, clay bar and a good alcohol wipe after paint correction. Since graphene coating last longer does it mean they are tougher to remove if applying a new coating again?
Unfortunately, for graphene or ceramic based products, removal is more difficult as those products are made to be durable and chemically resistant. The only way to ensure 100% removal is by machine polishing. Mechanical abrasion/friction is what is needed. I made a video showing all of this here: th-cam.com/video/e7WRbfkT5Yo/w-d-xo.html
I try! 25 years of detailing experience helps. But even I still learn new things on a regular basis. The detailing world really continuously evolves and new technologies and techniques pop up all the time, which is exciting as things keep moving forward to new levels. But you need to stay on top of things and learn as you go. Keep yourself up to date.
Thanks Jason! 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. How did you discover my channel by the way?
Pan, thank you for another informative video. Out of curiosity, would applying a carnauba wax over a ceramic coating still impart that “warm glow” appearance"? Of course it would mask the properties of the ceramic coating, but I’m curious about the aesthetic effect. Have a great day, and congratulations on 700k subscribers and counting!
Thanks Nathan! To answer your question, we would never apply a traditional carnauba wax on top of a coating. The reason is because you woukd mask the coating’s superior properties like hydrophobics and self-cleaning properties. Plus coatings would eventually just reject the wax as the chemistries aren’t meant to bond together. Now there are a few ceramic infused waxes out there that could be ok to use as toppers on coatings but only if the manufacturer of that ceramic wax says so. As a general rule, you want to apply SiO2 spray sealants on top of ceramic coatings for their maintenance. Here’s a video I made about how to do a maintenance wash on a ceramic coated car: th-cam.com/video/yLiePQRMFc8/w-d-xo.html I hope this helps.
Perfect response Pan and lightning fast too. Sincerely thank you. I was curious if the wax would bond well or not. I’ve watched the video you linked and probably almost all of your other videos as well lol. We appreciate your hard work and quality content. Have a good weekend.
@@PanTheOrganizer I honestly couldn’t say which video is my favorite since I’ve enjoyed all of them. Your product awards and drying aid video have been the most beneficial for me. And now this video. I believe I saw your videos in my home feed a few years ago and subscribed right away!
I've been at a passionate weekend warrior level detailer for maybe a bit over 6 years. So I'm extremely far from having any experience compared to you Pan. Of course I have always been a freak of keeping my cars clean but for some reason I never actually dove into detailing for real before discovering ceramic coatings in 2017. Even in this short amount of time since then a lot of things have evolved, and I think graphene has quickly become an absolute game changer in the world of detailing. For the last 3-4 years I have been doing paint corrections and polishing before applying a new protection each autumn on my winter car and each spring on my summer car (I live in a townhouse without a garage and on the exact same island as you Pan, so winter is really a cringe season for me not being able to wash my car very often). Anyway I tried over 20 different ceramic coatings on my cars and also on other ones owned by friends and family, and this year will be the second time I will try a graphene coating, I've already chosen Adam's "advanced" one. I especially love products from Adam's for some reason. Honestly the application of graphene+SiO2 coatings have become so much easier than only SiO2, at least with what I experienced as my first time with graphene last spring I can't wait to see the satisfyingly "cold" shine with the new Adam's formula. Anyway, thank you Pan for always putting out such amazingly good videos with such high quality and high value productions of yours. It's always such a pleasure to listen to you. Take care and I hope your heart is still pounding when driving your magnificent 992 Turbo S.
Hey Pan, thanks for the great informational video. I’m not sure if this question has been asked already but if you have your car painted professionally (like at a dealership etc.) how long should you wait until you can use these paint protection products? FYI I’m going to have my car painted from silver to Pearl white by Lexus, if that helps. The Pearl will have a clear coat on it when they’re finished.
Always wait 2 months after having a car repainted before you apply any protection on the paint. The gasing out phase needs to be completed for the paint to fully cure.
@@PanTheOrganizer I don’t know what time it is where you are but WOW it’s very late here 2am and I was not expecting a response that fast. THANK YOU PAN!!! 💯♥️💯
thank you for your commitment to the craft Pan. Individuals such as yourself keep our minds moving & knowledge expanding. Keep pressing forward! I personally appreciate you
Thanks Trayevon! I appreciate it. How did you discover my channel? 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.
100% correct Pan. Fore preparation is the art of all perfection . If you paint spray something, it will only ever be as good as the fore preparation applied in the beginning. ❤️
I’m an old school wax disciple from 1972. I used all the oldies… Turtle wax, Classic car wax, Blue Coral, Simonize, Maguire’s, Nu Finish, Mother’s etc. I’ve gotten so used to applying them every other week I’d feel lost by using some “5 year” coating. That’s no fun! But thank you for the overview. I had no idea what those “ceramics” were about. Good job.
@@PanTheOrganizer My bestie Pam Moore watches you and told me to tune you in. I was a mobile car detailer back in 1981-85, long before it was a thing. I worked out of the back of my 1976 Ford Country Squire. I had well to do clients who owned my dream cars so every work day was a joy. Good times indeed.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks Sam! 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 910,000 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.
Pan. I’ve been subscribe to your channel for a while now. You are the absolute best auto care consultant on TH-cam. Thank you so much for all your hard work we hear appreciate it.! ❤
Thanks Diane! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 940,000 subscribers and we have over 124 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.
I've always ceramic coated my cars shortly after I bought them new. With zero prep except for a quick wash. I've done this to 5 or 6 cars with excellent results.
Hi Eric. It's not because you think it "works" that it means it's the best way to do this. There is always a way, and then there's a better way. A new car is never new until it's properly detailed. - at the factory, the paint defects are often corrected quickly by rotary polishing which can leave marks and holograms, so polishing corrects those, before you lock that in long term with a ceramic coating for example. - vehicles are then transported by truck, train and boat so they are exposed to the elements, industrial fallout, brake dust, rail dust, etc - vehicles are often left at boat docks (when transported by boat) or in exterior parking lots for weeks or months, again being exposed to the elements - at the dealership, the vehicles are almost always poorly prepped using the same dirty water that was used for all the cars on a given day, and poor washing and drying methods leading to swirls and scratches - at the dealership, a layer of cheap wax or paint sealant is usually applied to attempt to make the paint glossy prior to delivery. It's crucial to remove any previous protection before you apply a ceramic coating, as coatings need to bond directly to a virgin clear coat. If you only plan on applying a regular carnauba wax or paint sealant though, you could decide to skip machine polishing, as those protectants can be applied over existing protection and it's not as crucial to prep the paint as well. I explain all of this in this popular video: th-cam.com/video/QgoyrC-5CMc/w-d-xo.html So you can better visualize the new car prep process, here are the steps I perform on a brand new car from two of my customers: Tesla Model Y: th-cam.com/video/gohks8xP5NY/w-d-xo.html Porsche 911 Carrera: th-cam.com/video/2ckiivbFqs4/w-d-xo.html Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 860,000 subscribers and we have almost 110 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.
@@PanTheOrganizer I agree, just saying it is a lot easier to ceramic coat before the car is exposed to tar and iron dust and contaminates and scratches.
I also stack layers for over 13 years now. First Poorboys EX-P Pure Sealant 2 layers for durability, then sometimes when I have time a 3rd layer of either EX-P or Mothers California Gold Pure Carnauba Wax in the summer. But now for in the winter it's the first time I bought Gyeon WetCoat to apply over EX-P to boost hydrophobicity so I can postpone the real sealant applying work to a warmer moment in spring. For now it works great! The looks of WetCoat on my unicolor bright red car is more comparable to a carnauba wax! The awesome thing of a WetCoat is it works on all surfaces, paint, glass, plastic, rubber, etc!
Congratulations and THANK YOU VERY MUCH. it is the first channel that I see and explains these types clearly and it is perfectly understood what each thing is for and what are the differences and the different products for car paint on the market. CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!
You are welcome! How did you discover my channel Pablo? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 865,000 subscribers and we have almost 110 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.
Wow. That was deep. Good explanation. I think that coatings start off tremendous, but then after about a year the "fun" part of the coating starts to diminish. Not that the protection is not there, but water behavior changes. Toppers help alot, but the point of coatings is protection and ease of washing. I wish the cost of coatings would come down considerably. Thank you Pan.
It's always good to also refresh coatings quarterly with a good shampoo like CarPro Reset, then use chemical decontamination like iron and tar removers, to help break down traffic film and road grime that can mask the coating's performance. CarPro Descale and Spotless 2.0 can also be used to restore hydrophobics and coating properties.
Thanks for sharing your real world experience! It also did well in my long term real world durability test against 19 other paint protectants in this series: th-cam.com/video/MoBTLpRFFw4/w-d-xo.html 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 860,000 subscribers and we have almost 110 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 I got new tires for the SL today. The front wheels (I guess from brake dust) didn’t have enough ceramic coating (McKee's 37 MK37-634 Hydro Blue SiO2 Coating) to prevent the weights from sticking, but the rear wheels they just fell off. The guy tried to clean it with brake cleaner but he said it needed acetone which they don’t have. I said OK, dont charge me for the balancing and when I go to the dealer for the alignment, they will do it. Oddly driving home I never would have known the wheels weren’t balanced, not even the slightest vibration. Clearly these products work.
As always, Pan, Great info!!! I never miss what you have to say(teach). There is nothing more satisfying, than a random person coming up to me to compliment me on my truck....I have you to thank for that...Your willingness to share your professional knowledge is priceless imo.. Thank You
Thank you for the detailed explanations. I've been driving for 40+ years, I still learned something new from you today👍, not just product information also basic waxing facts.
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PhD Chemist here. No matter what products you apply, you'll have different responses per /vehicle/ *and* maker because many automakers have different formulas of solventborne clearcoat, and some brands, ie: Car maker X use/used to have different formulations of clearcoat depending on the vehicle model *and* color (7 series, blue, for example). Additional, *some* Makes/Models have poor chemical resistance on clearcoats, so bonding of high % of Si02/Ti02 will last a bit longer. (However, this was a few years back when were investigating the use of organic lipids as a stabilizing agent for a anti-UV coating, so it may not apply) Side note, out of all the materials, Ti02 (Titanium dioxide) is probably the best bet for any kind of automotive coatings - In my opinion - from doing materials engineering.
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neither here nor there but your cameras auto focus is amazing! Ive seen other videos where they hold the product up and its blurry and defeats the purpose. As a videographer lol i can appreciate small details :)
Cool, thanks! I try the best to have good video and audio quality for my viewers even though I’m not a pro videographer by any means. I use a Sony A7S III camera and Sigma Art f2.8 24-70mm lens.
I used the adam's graphine on mine. I don't think I could go back to anything else at this point. It DOES take a while the first time you apply it...well, the prep does, but once you've finished it, the results and maintenance are second to none.
This is the information I have been looking for, a comparison of the 4 options. Excellent presentation Pan. What is the warm glow? I only know this working with antique wood furniture. How do I know if my vehicles are clear-coated? My present vehicle was repainted before I got it, and the clear coat is peeling off terribly. My cars: 1- 1985 Garage kept, driving on weekends, never in snow/salt, and very seldom in the rain (meaning only getting caught in it). (lightweight indoor cover) 2. 1979 Outside kept, daily driver, never in snow/salt, Southern exposure in the rear, North and West exposure in front, will need a thicker car cover, waterproof. My climate: North East, 4 seasons Looking for: My biggest dilemma has been what to use under a car cover (more so the exterior for the daily driver) as I have read so many opposing views on damage to paint using some brands of car covers. I had always assumed that if the car was properly protected, most car covers would be fine, and the vehicle would have protection from the sun, pollen, bird droppings, etc on its own. Experience: I have waxed forever, never a ceramic coating, I only want to rinseless clean the garaged vehicle. No gallons of water running through the metal at least until I can feel confident that there is no moisture between the factory undercoat/breaks in the undercoat and the metal. The daily driver could get the normal wash and drive till dry. Thanks!
Really high quality content, I would recommend having less disclaimers and warnings. It felt like every time you talked about a product or introduced a concept, you spent half the time going on and on about "depending on your use" and "whether the car is in a garage or not a garage" and "your experience may differ" and just on and on. I would much rather you just say "6-8 months is realistic for a daily driver" and leave it there and focus on using that time to continue providing the other information that's high quality and actually useful.
Great information Pan - as usual. I have an analogy for the question at around 14:40 - applying wax over your ceramic coating. I guess that while you most surely could, - kind of like having your shiny new Olympic gold medal bronzed.
Exactly! You'd be masking the coating's superior properties by doing that, plus the coating would end up rejecting the wax anyways eventually, so you'd be wasting product.
When I still had my black 04 Cupra R I always used Soft99 Mirror Shine as a base layer and then top it off with Polish Angel Rapidwaxx; beaded like crazy and the car looked like a mirror. My coworkers often asked what I did to my car, to make it look so good :D Sadly the Mirror Shine doesnt stick to my i30N for some reason, the hood looses the beading after 3-4 weeks, instead of 2-3 months.
I am still old school. Use sealant, and topping with wax. At least twice a year. I have tried Carpro Dlux on my wheels ... Love it and also tried some spray on rins off ( Carpro Hydro2 lite and Auto finesse Lavish, Auto finesse Aqua Coat) easy too use. Fast protection compared to layering wax
I totally agree with you. If we are new into car detailing, start with the sprays. It gives us an idea how to spread a product , how to buff a product, how to divide your vehicle to make your work easy. Even if we screw up, these spray coatings come off more easily. It all looks super easy when you experts do it but it's hard work and a lot of experience. But it's definitely satisfying. I personally think starting with waxing with the easy on easy buff ones is also not a bad idea. I think it's difficult to go wrong with waxing (easy application ones).
Had to come back and review videos. Just bought a brand new car. First time... And had to think what would be best to put on the the first time.. Always been a seal and shine fan despite the streaking but that's a pain.. And now I just use turtle wax Minute spray wax which is absolutely beautiful.. No streaking, makes the Paint pop.. Doesn't seem to last long but wow.
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The ceramic coatings cannot stand automatic car washes. This is a problem for those of us that live in harsh winter weather, where hand washing is difficult. So they are not the most durable in all situations.
I still love Optimum Car Wax. It’s so easy to apply I can use it more often than I need to and maintain good protection. Because my car spends all of it’s time in my garage I still get good water beads after six months without re application (I rarely go that long, but I have before).
Thanks for sharing. How did you discover my channel by the way Michael? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 980,000 subscribers and we have over 132 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.
Thanks for the comparisons, and in depth prep needs for the ceramic coatings. No wonder my ceramic spray didn’t last. I’ll check out the detailed how-to vids later.
Thanks Ru! Here’s my popular tutorial on how to apply a ceramic coating: th-cam.com/video/sqQYVjxFqK0/w-d-xo.html 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 825,000 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.
Thanks for the link to the ceramic coating application. I watch a lot of car DIY repair and maintenance vids, as well as videos comparing different car products. TH-cam’s algorithm brought me to your channel.
My artdeshine graphene coating that was done up professionally really helps cleaning during maintenance washes so easily. I add on different brands graphene topper (duroglass graphene, artdeshine, turtlewax w graphene) and it truly shines and gloss! Receives compliments all the time! 😎
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Pantastic video! as always, these products are game changers for me, when I first tried a spray wax (I think it was Xpress Wax from Meguiars long time ago) , it made my car detailing weekend hobby more enjoyable, less elbow grease, better results, and more free time to to other things on my car. Have a great weekend!
So informative as always! Always appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I definitely enjoy washing a ceramic coated vehicle, there's nothing else like it, so easy!
I am not an expert but I used a ceramic spray and it made my paint chip in weird places.Never ever had this problem until I used a ceramic spray.My guess is it doesn't let the paint breathe. Also it locks in dust and pollen.
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What about turtle wet wax ceramic? And vs graphene infused flex wax?? What is better?
Can u test it? What is the best graphene for you? Flex wax? 303? Or something else?
I have bead maker can I top it with wet coat Gyeon???
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Thank you...
Respect the fact that you have replied to my questions...
Silicon dioxida/Silica = glass, any glass we have at home.
You'd pay any amount for a man who's this honest and passionate about his trade. Thank you, I learned a lot.
Thanks for the positive feedback and kind words. I appreciate it. I work hard to produce quality content for my viewers, so it's nice to see those efforts don't go unnoticed. How did you discover my channel by the way?
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This man has passion for car detailing, and he seems genuine and honest
Thanks Johnny. How did you discover my channel by the way?
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Once again, you had saved me months of research and Hrs of backbreaking mistakes and reduce in one 30 minute video. Thank you so much you’re the best.
Glad to hear that, thanks Allen!
Economist here. This was outstanding. Thank you.
One of the fundamentals of economics is there are no ideal solutions, only trade-offs, and this video illustrates that so well I'm going to use it in my class.
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
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Sowell would be proud.
Pan , the ultimate test… seal a panel with graphing coating. Lay it under a tree. Put a bird feeder in the tree. Fill feeder with berries, (red) & wait! Then we may all see if berry acid will eat the coating into the paint. I had my truck in’95 sealed with auto armor sealant. A month later parked it under a tree . At apartment complex. Next day came out and saw bird droppings on hood . Washed it and ate into the bare metal. Less then 24 hours. Yes they warranty my hood! But this Test would top all your friends channels!
I would pay to see this test.
😆! Not a bad idea!
This has to happen especially here in NZ would be a great test
I’ll shit on your car for free if it helps bud
@@Mark_B544 LOL
CARNAUBA WAX for me. Best wet gloss look on paint.. and if it last only one month thats good with me because i enjoy detailing/ waxing my vehicles and motorcycles
CRIKEY! I don't think I have ever seen a 32 minute video with this much helpful knowledge and information packed into it. In a world of ten minute videos which are nine minutes of boring filler, here is THIRTY TWO STRAIGHT MINUTES OF SCHOOL. Thanks, dude!!
Hey thanks for the positive feedback Paul! 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 780,000 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.
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@@PanTheOrganizer I’m not a detailer, but I have become more interested in the subject since some of these new paint protectants have come on the market, and I found you by searching TH-cam for how to apply ceramic sealants.
I have a handful of classic cars. An early Porsche 928, a Lancia Beta Coupe, a Mercedes-Benz 280SE (w116) and a couple Land Rover Series III’s. All are in beautiful shape and I’ll subscribe and follow along so I can keep them that way! Thanks for the great content!
My pleasure Paul. And thanks for the kind words!!
This has to be the best informational channel on TH-cam. Pan even takes the time to give you all the information in the information section. Thank you for all the work you do for these videos. You are my first choice in go to information on anything to do with detailing my vehicle. You have saved me so much time and money!
Wow, thank you! I really appreciate that positive feedback Bryan! It pushes me to continue producing awesome videos for you all!
Seeing that you have been subscribed to my channel for quite a few years now, what would you say is your favourite video on my channel so far?
@@PanTheOrganizer Of course my favorites are the end of the year best of series. My next favorite was your garage walk around. Then the how to properly polish a vehicle.
Pan, you are an undeniable benefit to all in the detail world. Especially for a beginner like me. I mean no offense to other channels but in comparison with other channels your presentations are concise, educational and professional.
Personally, I have picked up on your attention to accurate information from product description to simply talking about models of a car or personal items. For me it creates trust in what I learn about this new endeavor for me.
I sincerely thank you for your dedication to these TH-cam productions.
I thank you so much for the kind words Joseph! It's positive feedback like yours that keep pushing me to create awesome videos for you all! :)
I feel like i wouldn't even trust a car detailer after watching his videos
Pan; I have found you, Yvan Lacroix, Brian Spitler and Jon Delieu to be the best, with your knowledge and experience and willingness to impart it to others in the care of cars. What you do is much appreciated.
Thank you Jim. It means a lot to be considered among those two other great humans and detailers.
Great explanation of the differences between products. For my 15 year old bright red Mazda Miata I used a carnauba product for years but got tired of the application process. Switched to a spray ceramic (Griot's) last year and couldn't be happier. Looks great, easy to apply and refresh.
Thanks Martin!
after ceramic coating cures, is it worth using any spray waxes? does that extend the life of the finished coating near as well as another application of a spray-off ceramic solution? or should you always stick to ceramic products once sealed with it officially?
@@smatchimo55 Interested in the same question as well , as I am getting ready to switch to my first ceramic application here real soon.
@@smatchimo55 he mentioned it isn't recommended on a ceramic coating because it masks some of the self cleaning/hydrophobic qualities you get from the ceramic coating as it will no longer have an effect given it is no longer the top layer in contact with the elements.
I think the most important is to "just get some product on the car and keep putting it on" 😊
Too many people just aren't willing to bother. 😢
I just ordered a new vehicle, and dealer tried to sell me on ceramic protection add-on for the interior leather and exterior paint...all for $899. Took a pass on that. This video will be a great help in helping me to decide which way to go.
That was a good move on your part. I always tell my viewers to refuse all the crap dealerships offer when it comes to “paint protection” or any detailing type service.
See my video on detailing brand new cars: th-cam.com/video/QgoyrC-5CMc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=A8cT5hKSQRG1xW_Q
That's not bad, my dealer wanted to see me a simple wax for my car for $500 Canadian. 🥴
@@photog1529 you did the right thing!!
Yes prep is Soo important with graphene!! Spend the time!!
I watched one of the channels in the bahasa language do a test for graphene coating economically. He was able to hold up to more than 150x the wash with bad car shampoo and was only able to hold less than 20x the Touchless Shampoo, so keep that coating away from the overly aggressive Touchless Shampoo for light dust only. If you want to watch, the channel's name is "Bank Bey"
Very impressive presentation. Someone who clearly knows what he is talking about. Very informative for we beginner's. Thank's from the U.K.
Thanks for the positive feedback Gilbert. I appreciate it. Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 875,000 subscribers and we have over 112 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
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Ha, you are also a top level comment responder. Really appreciate your style.
You have your own opinions and product types but are non-argumentative with your commenters. Fabulous old school manners.
I appreciate that! Yeah I like to be close to my audience, as my viewers have supported me since the very beginning. I'm pretty much the only major detailing channel over 750,000 subscribers that takes the time to answer personally to each TH-cam comment every single day. I take pride in that.
I won't lie though, it can be overwhelming as I spend up to 4 hours daily just responding to comments. As you can imagine with an audience that big, I receive thousands of comments and messages and emails across all platforms every day. So I focus on responding mainly to TH-cam comments. I try my best.
So it's nice to see my efforts don't go unnoticed.
@pantheorganizer thank you so much for all you do. My late father won so many show quality paint awards on his builds and I've learned literal years worth of advancements in this craft from you in such a short amount of time. You are a beast. Much respect and love from Florida my friend!!
Thanks man, I appreciate the kind words and positive feedback! How did you discover my channel by the way? (My condolences for your loss by the way).
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The Pan Man! Has to be the most articulate and informative car detailer in the business. Love your videos!
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Pan I can’t tell ya how grateful I am that I found your channel. I used to manage/bartend and help run a bar for many years since the doors opened. Gave so much of myself and my life being dedicated to making this place a successful business and that ended up coming to fruition. I was bringing in more money than many folks who spend tons of money on their degree. Then in March 2020 we all know what happened. The world shutdown and I won’t give you the whole awful story but I was basically forgotten about and left hanging high and dry when they reopened. My wife and I have three young kids and 3 months prior to the shutdown we were finally able to find a house in a good neighborhood with very good schools. Things were looking up. So three months after finally having a mortgage to pay I basically lost everything in the span of a few months no knowing my job wasn’t waiting for me. After a lot of thought and soul searching I decided that I will never work for someone that isn’t me ever again. I’ve always had a talent for cleanliness and organization going back as long as I can remember. I have been working with my uncle’s commercial cleaning business part time for some extra cash for over 15 years now so I knew that wasn’t the direction for me. So I decided to start my own mobile detailing business. Been going at it for about a year now and things have not been easy but that has a lot to do with my financial issues and not the quality of work I’ve been doing when there is work for me. I have just been winging it with little to no experience running my own business and I just wanted to tell you that without your channel I may have given up on this journey pretty quick. However the knowledge and wisdom you pass along has taken me far and keeps me confident in what I’m doing. I’m good at this and I can say that without even having as many cool toys and equipment that I would like to. I’ll get there someday soon and I’ll know exactly what to do when I do and that’s all thanks to you. One thing I really dig about seeing your setup is the over the top organization. I have been treating everything I do and everything I own the same way my whole life. I even showed some of this to my wife so I could say see I’m not crazy 😂. I wish you were located closer to Philadelphia cause I’d love to get the chance to sit down and pick your brain about many detailing topics. Anyway I’ve been meaning to comment this to you on a video for quite awhile. Sorry it was so long and hopefully you come across it sometime. Pan. Thank you so much for everything you have provided me with. Keep up the amazing work sir and I hope you are doing well.
-Keith Deal
Hi Keith! First of all, thanks for the kind words and for your support. Much appreciated. And thank you for your courage to share your personal life experience. You have been through a lot since the pandemic, and it takes courage to want to get through it, and clearly you have it!
I always say that hard work pays off, and you seem like you work really hard to achieve your goals, move forward in life and most importantly, have the right priorities taking care of your family like that. It's nice to see. I wish you all the success in the world with your detailing business. Perhaps we'll meet in person one day at an event some place. I hope to travel more and more to the USA for different events. I have never been to Phily, so it's on my list for sure.
And yeah the majority of successful detailers usually have a thing for organizing and cleanliness for sure. We are over the top with it and it often becomes OCD even haha!! But that's our way of life and I'm ok with that. Better be super organized and clean compared to disorganized, lost and filthy right?
I hope you have a great day and keep on working hard!
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Great overview! I agree on coatings being the best protection. I have found that graphene is the best performer for my geographic area on daily drivers and working vehicles. When I do a show car, garage queen or a no rain weekend driver, I most often do a sealant topped with a carnauba wax. That warm glow and gloss is still a huge eye catcher. Thank you for the overview and I think your discussion on water spotting was spot on (sorry for the pun!) :)
Thanks Brian! Have a great weekend!
Yes I put on 5 coats of torque's graphene, but always do the prep 1st you won't be sorry!!
I’ve coated a bunch of vehicles and my favourite combo for a reasonable price is 303 Nano Graphene topped every 3-4 months with Ethos Resist. I’m amazed how good that combo is.
Good to know!
Excellent tutorial. I haven't waxed a vehicle in at least 15-years, so I only have one point of reference. I tried 303 Graphene Nano Spray Coating and it was easy to apply and gives me very good protection. I own what I call just normal vehicles, so for me it is well worth the money.
Thanks Mach 1 !
I’ve been using 303’s graphene coating and have been really happy with it. It’s on my 2014 Black Ram which sits outside unprotected in GA. I have been getting compliments everywhere for shine, gloss & appearance. I liked its performance during pollen season and minimal to no water spotting after rain.
Thanks for sharing your experience Warren!
What part of GA, I’m here too and I wonder about the elements here
@@omarbryant7930 I’m near Athens. I just started using the 303 graphene quick detailer on every 3rd maintenance wash and boy you can see the enhancements
@@PanTheOrganizer Thank you Pan. I have never been so proud of my vehicles looking so good. Even my kids friends are asking if I would show them how to take care of their cars. I tell them to check you out but am happy to pass on what I’ve learned from you.
Im interested as I love black cars. Do you simply wash your truck and then use 303, or did you do some process before using 303?
Best explanation ever - i went to local store and just stood there scratching my head at all the products
Thanks! How did you discover my channel by the way?
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Great video. So I have a question. I often put layers on my car but it makes it hard to figure out how long it should last and when to re-apply. So, I understand that the top coat will determine sleekness, hydrophobic-ness, etc. but how does longevity work with layers and should I be layering? For example, say I put ceramic coating on, then over that I put on a butter wet wax for deep wet shine, then over that I use a spray on detailer like TW graphene or P&S Beadmaker. How long should I expect this to last? Do the top layers protect the bottom layer of ceramic coating? Do they wear off layer at a time or does it not work this way? Should I not be putting layers of other products over my ceramic? (maybe it defeats the purpose of the ceramic coating?) Thank you and I appreciate all the great videos you provide...Very helpful.
About every few years I do a "color correction" then I use both ceramic and graphene on my 1965 Piper Cherokee aircraft periodically through the year. The plane was painted in 1984 and even sitting on the ramp in the coastal Carolina summer heat, the paint job looks brand new. A testament to DuPont Imron paints and the UV protection of modern coatings.
Tremendous overview Pan!! Looking forward to making the transition from paint sealants to ceramic and graphene coatings. You are such a blessing to the detail community. Stay well my friend!! GGG 😎
Thanks I appreciate the kind words and support!
After many years I'm still learning from Pan.
That’s awesome Scott! We always learn new things. Even after 25 years of detailing, I still learn new things all the time.
I'd really be interested in seeing the water spotting resistance claims put to test with the graphene ceramic coating vs regular ceramic coating
Excellent vid! BUT!….(there’s always a BUT right?) at 0:35 the fifth key is your environment. Really did enjoy this vid though! 👍🏻😁
So glad I discovered your channel. I love the way you explain everything in detail and give your best unbiased opinions on everything! ❤️
Thanks Lilyonna! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 775,000 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.
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Très bonne vidéo. J'étais perdu dans ce monde de protection de peintures de voitures: différents types, nomenclatures, marques, technologies... enfin, tout un monde. Grace à ta vidéo, maintenant c'est très claire, merci beaucoup 🫡. Salut depuis le Maroc !
Always love your videos. In particular your longer videos that go into depth and detail. What I really appreciate is the specs and science you talk to. Anyone can tell you, this is good, that one better and this one is best. But very few go into the science of why, it definitely convinces me that it's not just snake oil. Thanks Pan!
Cool! Thanks for the positive feedback man!
Finally someone who recommended a lot of good product. I did not know about that wet coat and it's exactly what I'm looking for. Many thanks for that.
Thanks for the feedback! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 960,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
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Excellent info. I’m sold on the Turtle Wax hybrid pro products. Using your cleaning prep method and applying the products is easy. It’s winter here and I have not had a chance to wash in 6 weeks and my cars are still clean and shiny 🙂.
I made a video explaining when and how to use the entire range of Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions products here: th-cam.com/video/QL1kEPutvLY/w-d-xo.html
And the newer Flex Wax application tutorial here: th-cam.com/video/b5BjDzItlr8/w-d-xo.html
@@PanTheOrganizer thanks Pan 👍🏽
I WAS one of those guys who would spend many hours detailing my vehicle, but at a certain point I grew tired of wasting all that time and began looking for much quicker solutions. I now use a "dry" spray wash cleaning method and a quality carnauba spray wax, I like that old school deep glossy finish. Yes, I have to apply the spray was more often, but it only takes an hour or so, start to finish, compared at least 6-7 hours using a paste or liquid wax. If I had a nicer vehicle, I might go for a ceramic coat, but that's overkill for my purposes. I want my vehicle to look good, but I just don't want to spend a ton of time and $$ on it.
As others have said, great rundown and explanation of the types of coatings and what they do. I have a question -- which coating is likely to be the most "dust-phobic"? I certainly like the ease of water beading and runoff when washing and drying, but I'd be even more happy if I had a coating that let the dust and pollen more easily get blown off by a leaf blower or similar, avoiding the need to wet wash sometimes.
id like that too because after like a week car is covered in dust due to the roads i drive, and its very easy to easy on candy red
Dont even tell me, my part of country is known by high sand content in the dirt and also we get sandstorms that travel hundreds and hundreds of km from Sahara desert. I fully washed and waxed my car.. came to check it out 30 minutes later and there was a layer of light dust already. Doesnt help I live on a field where tractors drive up and down.
Pan, always, a pleasure to watch your videos.
And I share your opinion: Ceramic/Graphene for my Daily Drivers; and my beloved Swisswax Carnauba wax for my "babies", which I drive only in the summer in nice weather from time to time only. Whether an Aston Martin or a Jaguar of the top models, only a Swisswax Crystal Rock or Concorso Carnauba wax gets applied there, nothing else. Of course, that’s me…
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Pan!!! Woke up to a Pan notification today and poured my coffee, sit back relaxed, and enjoyed the show 👊🏻
Even though I just bought a new car, I’m an old school paste/liquid wax kinda guy. I love to spend the time waxing my vehicles. I usually wax once/twice a month so no long protection needed here. I’ve used Mequiars ultimate Paste or liquid wax over the last several years but after discovering your channel I’ve recently switched to TW Hybrid Solutions Ceramic + Graphene paste wax. I can’t wait to see the comparison. Question: What maintenance topper do you recommend for this product? Also, how often? Every wash? Thank you SOOOO much for all YOU DO!!!!
Thanks for sharing Mike! Glad you enjoyed coffree + my video! :). For a maintenance topper, if you want to stick within the TW range, you can use their Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Wet Wax as a drying aid. Link: amzn.to/3FCfZMl
But really, you can use pretty much any ceramic or graphene based topper that you want, including my favourites in my drying aids video here: th-cam.com/video/NOTNed04xYE/w-d-xo.html
I use a drying aid after each wash (I wash my car twice weekly). But the bare minimum is to add some sort of topper every 2 to 3 months.
@@PanTheOrganizer Thx Pan! I just placed my order via the link you provided 👍🏻
I really hope you make money from us buying the stuff you link because I’ve been buying quite a few things from your Amazon links. Your videos gave me the knowledge and confidence to prep and ceramic coat my new car. Took me 6 hours but it saved me 1600. It didn’t come out perfect but I’m extremely happy with it. Can’t thank you enough.
Thanks Joel. Your support is much appreciated. Yes when you buy through my links it helps to support the channel, at no extra cost to you. 👍🏻
Hey what’s your favourite video on my channel so far?
@@PanTheOrganizer I love all the tutorial/product explanation videos but my favorite would be the video where you showed and explained the process of prepping and ceramic coating your vehicle. I gained the confidence to do it to my car after getting quotes ranging from 1600-2000usd. Your videos genuinely help the average individual like myself. So thanks again 👍
Hey, Pan! Amazing video once again. They just keep me going. You made it really foolproof as to the differences in the huge array of paint protections out there. At the end of the day, I love myself some carnauba, even if it takes some time to apply it and buff it off. As you said, soothing and therapeutic.
Yup!! Thanks for watching Bogdan. What is your favourite wax?
@@PanTheOrganizer, for the time being, it’s Meguiar’s ultimate paste wax. I’m gonna try some others in the future.
I’m also using GTechniq’s C2 sealant, that’s also nice.
I tried Meguiar’s Hybrid Ceramic Spray Wax, was honestly underwhelmed… even though I made quite some preparation on a brand new car.
Yeah there are many newer and better spray protections now.
Cheers!
I made a mistake, my favourite one is the Meguiar’s Gold Class. Don’t know what I was thinking, the Ultimate Paste Wax is a polymer sealant not carnauba.
I have learned SOOO much from you in the last week since I stumbled upon your videos. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for the amazing content
Thanks for the positive feedback Bri! How did you discover my channel by the way?
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I totally agree with you Pan, coatings are the best forms of paint protection. I'm thinking of trying out either the Armor Shield iX or some of the new Gyeon Evo coatings. Stellar work Pan!
Thank you Konsta!
@@PanTheOrganizer You're welcome Pan👍🏻
*Whispers "Go with the Armor Shield IX" 😏😉
@@AvalonKing 😁
Very detailed and has all the information I was looking for. Thanks!
This is a very detailed explanation. My .02 is if you detail your car often, wax or sealant is the way to go. SIO2 is the new kid, but if you're applying it yourself it's a bit expensive and you should know what you're doing. First, to apply it, it doesn't come out of MF easily and there can be high and low spots. If you change your mind, you can't remove it easily either. Wax/sealants are easy to apply and remove. Plus, natural waxed smell the best.
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Thanks Pan. Awesome 101 on waxes & coatings :) On a new vehicle I would go with a higher end ceramic or graphene coating. My current vehicle (Infiniti QX70) is 8 years old and I have been using ceramic spray coating on a monthly basis for the last 5 years, so easy to apply & very affordable! #NoBrainer
Thanks for watching Johnny!
GREAT video Pan! I don't know how I missed this video...Great job breaking everything down into their categories. I have been detailing for 25 years and I watch your videos to get better technics for myself too!
Thanks! I appreciate the positive feedback!
b@@PanTheOrganizer I had picked up the Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Acrylic Black Spray Wax and Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Acrylic Black Polish. I actually used them a deferent way today. I put them on separately but buffed them both off afterwards instead of wiping them off. Beside a good amount of dust, both came out great. I plan on using the TW Ceramic wax spray as the topper. Ok idea, or no? My car is in my garage a lot of the time and not in the elements a real lot. I am always "chasing" that gloss and protection like someone chasing a drug high! lol That is how I accumulated so many different types.
Great informational video! I will add that not all ceramic coatings are equal in appearance. I used recently Blackfire Pro Ceramic Coating on my '18 Infiniti Q60 and it did great appearance wise, but the 22PLE ceramic coating I used a few years back on this same car had a lot more pop and glow than the Blackfire. The BF is priced cheaper BTW.
Thanks Gilbert!
If you go for the looks, then Zipang. It kills everyone.
If you are new to car detailing applying a spray on ceramic coating is a good way to get started. I started with Last Coat Black Ice a year ago and used TLC 2 as a topper. That has been great and easy to fix if you make a mistake. Next time graphene all the way... Thanks to Pan's tutorials I feel comfortable stepping up a bit.
Exactly. There are solutions for all levels of experience, needs and budget.
Hi Pan, I was wondering how to clean snow off my car without scratching my paint. I am sure those brushes everyone uses cause swirl marks.
Use a leaf blower :)
Yup....leaf blower.
Or a drying towel
Thanks, guys! I'm not sure a leaf blower would work unless the snow is fluffy, but a drying towel is a good suggestion. I'll put one in my car tonight.
@@Michelle-Eden wait did u mean dry snow foam like after a car wash? The one that stays?
I was very impressed when I first used a SiO2 coating, although it seemed to not be very effective at avoiding actual dirt from sticking on the surface. Then I tried graphene coating and combined it with graphene detailer & man, graphene is so awesome. U drive through an unpaved road, nothing at all. It’s insane
Hi Pan. I've been watching your videos for years and it has helped me to move towards some more advanced coatings. I've always liked Carnuba wax on my cars from AF but tried the Adam's spray graphene. Much easier than I expected.
Just wondering if the process for removal is the same as wax? Decontaminate with iron remover, clay bar and a good alcohol wipe after paint correction. Since graphene coating last longer does it mean they are tougher to remove if applying a new coating again?
Unfortunately, for graphene or ceramic based products, removal is more difficult as those products are made to be durable and chemically resistant. The only way to ensure 100% removal is by machine polishing. Mechanical abrasion/friction is what is needed.
I made a video showing all of this here: th-cam.com/video/e7WRbfkT5Yo/w-d-xo.html
@@PanTheOrganizer thank you so much. You always have all the right answers
I try! 25 years of detailing experience helps. But even I still learn new things on a regular basis. The detailing world really continuously evolves and new technologies and techniques pop up all the time, which is exciting as things keep moving forward to new levels. But you need to stay on top of things and learn as you go. Keep yourself up to date.
Pan still the best IMO. Love this guy, been following for years.
Ah thanks man!! I appreciate the support.
I am using fusso coat for protection and topping it off with bead maker for gloss 😀
Good combo!
Most of these products confused the heck out of me, this explanation was super helpful! Thank you!
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Pan, thank you for another informative video. Out of curiosity, would applying a carnauba wax over a ceramic coating still impart that “warm glow” appearance"? Of course it would mask the properties of the ceramic coating, but I’m curious about the aesthetic effect. Have a great day, and congratulations on 700k subscribers and counting!
Thanks Nathan! To answer your question, we would never apply a traditional carnauba wax on top of a coating. The reason is because you woukd mask the coating’s superior properties like hydrophobics and self-cleaning properties. Plus coatings would eventually just reject the wax as the chemistries aren’t meant to bond together.
Now there are a few ceramic infused waxes out there that could be ok to use as toppers on coatings but only if the manufacturer of that ceramic wax says so.
As a general rule, you want to apply SiO2 spray sealants on top of ceramic coatings for their maintenance.
Here’s a video I made about how to do a maintenance wash on a ceramic coated car: th-cam.com/video/yLiePQRMFc8/w-d-xo.html
I hope this helps.
Perfect response Pan and lightning fast too. Sincerely thank you. I was curious if the wax would bond well or not. I’ve watched the video you linked and probably almost all of your other videos as well lol. We appreciate your hard work and quality content.
Have a good weekend.
Thanks for the kind words Nathan! What’s your favourite video on my channel so far? And bow did you discover my channel?
I had the same question! Thanks for asking and thanks pan for answering
@@PanTheOrganizer I honestly couldn’t say which video is my favorite since I’ve enjoyed all of them. Your product awards and drying aid video have been the most beneficial for me. And now this video.
I believe I saw your videos in my home feed a few years ago and subscribed right away!
I've been at a passionate weekend warrior level detailer for maybe a bit over 6 years. So I'm extremely far from having any experience compared to you Pan. Of course I have always been a freak of keeping my cars clean but for some reason I never actually dove into detailing for real before discovering ceramic coatings in 2017. Even in this short amount of time since then a lot of things have evolved, and I think graphene has quickly become an absolute game changer in the world of detailing. For the last 3-4 years I have been doing paint corrections and polishing before applying a new protection each autumn on my winter car and each spring on my summer car (I live in a townhouse without a garage and on the exact same island as you Pan, so winter is really a cringe season for me not being able to wash my car very often). Anyway I tried over 20 different ceramic coatings on my cars and also on other ones owned by friends and family, and this year will be the second time I will try a graphene coating, I've already chosen Adam's "advanced" one. I especially love products from Adam's for some reason. Honestly the application of graphene+SiO2 coatings have become so much easier than only SiO2, at least with what I experienced as my first time with graphene last spring I can't wait to see the satisfyingly "cold" shine with the new Adam's formula. Anyway, thank you Pan for always putting out such amazingly good videos with such high quality and high value productions of yours. It's always such a pleasure to listen to you. Take care and I hope your heart is still pounding when driving your magnificent 992 Turbo S.
Hey Pan, thanks for the great informational video. I’m not sure if this question has been asked already but if you have your car painted professionally (like at a dealership etc.) how long should you wait until you can use these paint protection products? FYI I’m going to have my car painted from silver to Pearl white by Lexus, if that helps. The Pearl will have a clear coat on it when they’re finished.
Always wait 2 months after having a car repainted before you apply any protection on the paint. The gasing out phase needs to be completed for the paint to fully cure.
@@PanTheOrganizer I don’t know what time it is where you are but WOW it’s very late here 2am and I was not expecting a response that fast. THANK YOU PAN!!! 💯♥️💯
thank you for your commitment to the craft Pan. Individuals such as yourself keep our minds moving & knowledge expanding. Keep pressing forward! I personally appreciate you
Thanks Trayevon! I appreciate it. How did you discover my channel?
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100% correct Pan. Fore preparation is the art of all perfection .
If you paint spray something, it will only ever be as good as the fore preparation applied in the beginning. ❤️
😎👍🏻
I’m an old school wax disciple from 1972. I used all the oldies… Turtle wax, Classic car wax, Blue Coral, Simonize, Maguire’s, Nu Finish, Mother’s etc. I’ve gotten so used to applying them every other week I’d feel lost by using some “5 year” coating. That’s no fun!
But thank you for the overview. I had no idea what those “ceramics” were about. Good job.
Btw, I believe you can still find most of those old brands on the shelves at many auto parts stores. Amazing huh?
Thanks Greg! How did you discover my channel by the way?
@@PanTheOrganizer My bestie Pam Moore watches you and told me to tune you in. I was a mobile car detailer back in 1981-85, long before it was a thing. I worked out of the back of my 1976 Ford Country Squire. I had well to do clients who owned my dream cars so every work day was a joy. Good times indeed.
Feel like I just went to Detailing University in 30 minutes 👍👍 amazing knowledge and thanks for sharing it!!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks Sam! How did you discover my channel by the way?
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Pan there really are soooo many brands of waxes, sealants and coatings. Thankfully you are here to steer me (Us) in the right direction.
Glad to hear you say that Christian!
Thank you for clearing up the confusion on all of these types of sealants.
My pleasure! Thanks for the feedback.
Pan. I’ve been subscribe to your channel for a while now. You are the absolute best auto care consultant on TH-cam. Thank you so much for all your hard work we hear appreciate it.! ❤
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I've always ceramic coated my cars shortly after I bought them new. With zero prep except for a quick wash. I've done this to 5 or 6 cars with excellent results.
Hi Eric. It's not because you think it "works" that it means it's the best way to do this. There is always a way, and then there's a better way.
A new car is never new until it's properly detailed.
- at the factory, the paint defects are often corrected quickly by rotary polishing which can leave marks and holograms, so polishing corrects those, before you lock that in long term with a ceramic coating for example.
- vehicles are then transported by truck, train and boat so they are exposed to the elements, industrial fallout, brake dust, rail dust, etc
- vehicles are often left at boat docks (when transported by boat) or in exterior parking lots for weeks or months, again being exposed to the elements
- at the dealership, the vehicles are almost always poorly prepped using the same dirty water that was used for all the cars on a given day, and poor washing and drying methods leading to swirls and scratches
- at the dealership, a layer of cheap wax or paint sealant is usually applied to attempt to make the paint glossy prior to delivery. It's crucial to remove any previous protection before you apply a ceramic coating, as coatings need to bond directly to a virgin clear coat.
If you only plan on applying a regular carnauba wax or paint sealant though, you could decide to skip machine polishing, as those protectants can be applied over existing protection and it's not as crucial to prep the paint as well.
I explain all of this in this popular video: th-cam.com/video/QgoyrC-5CMc/w-d-xo.html
So you can better visualize the new car prep process, here are the steps I perform on a brand new car from two of my customers:
Tesla Model Y: th-cam.com/video/gohks8xP5NY/w-d-xo.html
Porsche 911 Carrera: th-cam.com/video/2ckiivbFqs4/w-d-xo.html
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@@PanTheOrganizer I agree, just saying it is a lot easier to ceramic coat before the car is exposed to tar and iron dust and contaminates and scratches.
I find it funny I look this video up yesterday and seen your old video from a while ago. Now you made a new updated one! Very happy!
One could say you had... some luck!
@@JOSEPHwHAN good one haha!
It's like I read your mind! :)
okay im glad you went into that detail, it means you know what youre talking about, now can we get a TLDW, i just need a quick summary in 1 minute.
The 303 is fantastic. Clay bar, then polish, then 303 gives amazing results and very easy.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
I also stack layers for over 13 years now. First Poorboys EX-P Pure Sealant 2 layers for durability, then sometimes when I have time a 3rd layer of either EX-P or Mothers California Gold Pure Carnauba Wax in the summer. But now for in the winter it's the first time I bought Gyeon WetCoat to apply over EX-P to boost hydrophobicity so I can postpone the real sealant applying work to a warmer moment in spring. For now it works great! The looks of WetCoat on my unicolor bright red car is more comparable to a carnauba wax! The awesome thing of a WetCoat is it works on all surfaces, paint, glass, plastic, rubber, etc!
Been detailing just short of 12 years and absolutely love my graphene... I use it as my premier coatings for customers and have had great feedback.
I generally use insulator wax below this on most of my customer's cars... Normally do classic and show cars
What graphene product are you talking about specifically?
@@PanTheOrganizer TEC585-G-MAX
@@frelmar doesn't he say not to use a coating on top of a wax?
@@Rylosam00 Below, as in a step below coating. Not like topping the wax with graphene. Shouldn't be anything under it.
Congratulations and THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
it is the first channel that I see and explains these types clearly and it is perfectly understood what each thing is for and what are the differences and the different products for car paint on the market.
CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!
You are welcome! How did you discover my channel Pablo?
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Wow. That was deep. Good explanation. I think that coatings start off tremendous, but then after about a year the "fun" part of the coating starts to diminish. Not that the protection is not there, but water behavior changes. Toppers help alot, but the point of coatings is protection and ease of washing. I wish the cost of coatings would come down considerably. Thank you Pan.
It's always good to also refresh coatings quarterly with a good shampoo like CarPro Reset, then use chemical decontamination like iron and tar removers, to help break down traffic film and road grime that can mask the coating's performance. CarPro Descale and Spotless 2.0 can also be used to restore hydrophobics and coating properties.
@@PanTheOrganizer thank you Pan.
My pleasure as always Kim! ;)
I applied 303 Graphine in the late Summer of 2022 and It is Holding up Tremendous thru a HARSH BUFFALO WINTER and Continuous water beading!!
Thanks for sharing your real world experience! It also did well in my long term real world durability test against 19 other paint protectants in this series: th-cam.com/video/MoBTLpRFFw4/w-d-xo.html
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Wow 24 years of a cars detailing, that is massive of an Experience
So I got new tires for the SL today. The front wheels (I guess from brake dust) didn’t have enough ceramic coating (McKee's 37 MK37-634 Hydro Blue SiO2 Coating) to prevent the weights from sticking, but the rear wheels they just fell off. The guy tried to clean it with brake cleaner but he said it needed acetone which they don’t have. I said OK, dont charge me for the balancing and when I go to the dealer for the alignment, they will do it. Oddly driving home I never would have known the wheels weren’t balanced, not even the slightest vibration. Clearly these products work.
As always, Pan, Great info!!! I never miss what you have to say(teach). There is nothing more satisfying, than a random person coming up to me to compliment me on my truck....I have you to thank for that...Your willingness to share your professional knowledge is priceless imo.. Thank You
Wow, thank you!
Thank you for the detailed explanations. I've been driving for 40+ years, I still learned something new from you today👍, not just product information also basic waxing facts.
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@@PanTheOrganizer I was looking at motorcycle videos and yours came up underneath for continual watching, so you know.
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PhD Chemist here.
No matter what products you apply, you'll have different responses per /vehicle/ *and* maker because many automakers have different formulas of solventborne clearcoat, and some brands, ie: Car maker X use/used to have different formulations of clearcoat depending on the vehicle model *and* color (7 series, blue, for example).
Additional, *some* Makes/Models have poor chemical resistance on clearcoats, so bonding of high % of Si02/Ti02 will last a bit longer. (However, this was a few years back when were investigating the use of organic lipids as a stabilizing agent for a anti-UV coating, so it may not apply)
Side note, out of all the materials, Ti02 (Titanium dioxide) is probably the best bet for any kind of automotive coatings - In my opinion - from doing materials engineering.
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neither here nor there but your cameras auto focus is amazing! Ive seen other videos where they hold the product up and its blurry and defeats the purpose. As a videographer lol i can appreciate small details :)
Cool, thanks! I try the best to have good video and audio quality for my viewers even though I’m not a pro videographer by any means. I use a Sony A7S III camera and Sigma Art f2.8 24-70mm lens.
I used the adam's graphine on mine. I don't think I could go back to anything else at this point. It DOES take a while the first time you apply it...well, the prep does, but once you've finished it, the results and maintenance are second to none.
This is the information I have been looking for, a comparison of the 4 options. Excellent presentation Pan. What is the warm glow? I only know this working with antique wood furniture. How do I know if my vehicles are clear-coated? My present vehicle was repainted before I got it, and the clear coat is peeling off terribly.
My cars:
1- 1985 Garage kept, driving on weekends, never in snow/salt, and very seldom in the rain (meaning only getting caught in it). (lightweight indoor cover)
2. 1979 Outside kept, daily driver, never in snow/salt, Southern exposure in the rear, North and West exposure in front, will need a thicker car cover, waterproof.
My climate:
North East, 4 seasons
Looking for:
My biggest dilemma has been what to use under a car cover (more so the exterior for the daily driver) as I have read so many opposing views on damage to paint using some brands of car covers. I had always assumed that if the car was properly protected, most car covers would be fine, and the vehicle would have protection from the sun, pollen, bird droppings, etc on its own.
Experience:
I have waxed forever, never a ceramic coating, I only want to rinseless clean the garaged vehicle. No gallons of water running through the metal at least until I can feel confident that there is no moisture between the factory undercoat/breaks in the undercoat and the metal. The daily driver could get the normal wash and drive till dry.
Thanks!
Really high quality content, I would recommend having less disclaimers and warnings. It felt like every time you talked about a product or introduced a concept, you spent half the time going on and on about "depending on your use" and "whether the car is in a garage or not a garage" and "your experience may differ" and just on and on. I would much rather you just say "6-8 months is realistic for a daily driver" and leave it there and focus on using that time to continue providing the other information that's high quality and actually useful.
Surely one of the best videos out there for first timers!
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@@PanTheOrganizer Just by using the youtube search to learn more about various products. You've sure got the knack, sir!
Great information Pan - as usual. I have an analogy for the question at around 14:40 - applying wax over your ceramic coating. I guess that while you most surely could, - kind of like having your shiny new Olympic gold medal bronzed.
Exactly! You'd be masking the coating's superior properties by doing that, plus the coating would end up rejecting the wax anyways eventually, so you'd be wasting product.
When I still had my black 04 Cupra R I always used Soft99 Mirror Shine as a base layer and then top it off with Polish Angel Rapidwaxx; beaded like crazy and the car looked like a mirror. My coworkers often asked what I did to my car, to make it look so good :D
Sadly the Mirror Shine doesnt stick to my i30N for some reason, the hood looses the beading after 3-4 weeks, instead of 2-3 months.
Pan your tutorials are like ceramic coatings enjoyable to see. Keep up the good work.👍
Thanks Phil! I appreciate it!
I am still old school. Use sealant, and topping with wax. At least twice a year. I have tried Carpro Dlux on my wheels ... Love it and also tried some spray on rins off ( Carpro Hydro2 lite and Auto finesse Lavish, Auto finesse Aqua Coat) easy too use. Fast protection compared to layering wax
Thank you for helping me not to spend hours staring at products in Canadian Tire!
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I totally agree with you. If we are new into car detailing, start with the sprays. It gives us an idea how to spread a product , how to buff a product, how to divide your vehicle to make your work easy. Even if we screw up, these spray coatings come off more easily. It all looks super easy when you experts do it but it's hard work and a lot of experience. But it's definitely satisfying.
I personally think starting with waxing with the easy on easy buff ones is also not a bad idea. I think it's difficult to go wrong with waxing (easy application ones).
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Had to come back and review videos. Just bought a brand new car. First time... And had to think what would be best to put on the the first time.. Always been a seal and shine fan despite the streaking but that's a pain.. And now I just use turtle wax Minute spray wax which is absolutely beautiful.. No streaking, makes the Paint pop.. Doesn't seem to last long but wow.
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I love using power lock. The gloss is amazing
The ceramic coatings cannot stand automatic car washes. This is a problem for those of us that live in harsh winter weather, where hand washing is difficult. So they are not the most durable in all situations.
I still love Optimum Car Wax. It’s so easy to apply I can use it more often than I need to and maintain good protection. Because my car spends all of it’s time in my garage I still get good water beads after six months without re application (I rarely go that long, but I have before).
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Thanks for the comparisons, and in depth prep needs for the ceramic coatings. No wonder my ceramic spray didn’t last. I’ll check out the detailed how-to vids later.
Thanks Ru! Here’s my popular tutorial on how to apply a ceramic coating: th-cam.com/video/sqQYVjxFqK0/w-d-xo.html
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Thanks for the link to the ceramic coating application. I watch a lot of car DIY repair and maintenance vids, as well as videos comparing different car products. TH-cam’s algorithm brought me to your channel.
My artdeshine graphene coating that was done up professionally really helps cleaning during maintenance washes so easily. I add on different brands graphene topper (duroglass graphene, artdeshine, turtlewax w graphene) and it truly shines and gloss! Receives compliments all the time! 😎
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Great video. I can finally understand all the differences now. Very informative. Thank you.
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Pantastic video! as always, these products are game changers for me, when I first tried a spray wax (I think it was Xpress Wax from Meguiars long time ago) , it made my car detailing weekend hobby more enjoyable, less elbow grease, better results, and more free time to to other things on my car. Have a great weekend!
Thanks Bernie! Have a great weekend too!
So informative as always! Always appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I definitely enjoy washing a ceramic coated vehicle, there's nothing else like it, so easy!
Right on
I am not an expert but I used a ceramic spray and it made my paint chip in weird places.Never ever had this problem until I used a ceramic spray.My guess is it doesn't let the paint breathe. Also it locks in dust and pollen.