Thank you for the tip. I used Gyeon view on my personal car. It works. But the Glaco is far super, I put on my customer cars. I will try diamond glass.
Just curious, did you do any maintenance on the coating? And how do you store the vehicle? I have 2 vehicles kept outside that are pretty rough on glass coatings compared to the garage kept car. I have lots of pollen in my area for a good 6 months.
@@gamesforyoutwo no maintenance aside from washes every week or two. It’s stored outside 24/7. Worth noting that I don’t drive it very far ever, just about 5 miles or so a day, and I am very conscious to not overuse the wipers.
We are one of their certified installer, and our clients love these coatings. Insanely easy on work with as an installer, stunning results and protection for our clients, and nationwide warranty good for up to 10 years depending on pro level coating. Worth it.
@@BigBear-- you're upset that for certain products, they require a company to have access to it? Then I get every B2B wholesale business should go to hell?
Really would appreciate an application and durability video on the Body 36, would be interesting to see how this compares to a 36month ceramic coating.
I've had this on my C8 Corvette for just over 9 months now. I am extremely pleased with Body 36. Application is easy, and the hydrophobic properties are like day one. I use a blower and one regular-sized microfiber towel to dry the entire car. I also used their Diamond Leather and observed zero dye transfer onto the edge of my seat from jeans. The only other product I've seen Pan review that competes on price, performance, and ease of application is the new Cerakote. It would be hard to go wrong with either.
I'm doing my third Diamond Body 36 coating on a Shadow Black 2023 Ford Bronco Sport... the client got it last week and despite her request not to wash it... the dealer did and installed the DISSO (dealer installed scratch and swirl option 🤬). It is going to look amazing when I am done!
I used diamond wheels last September and my rims still look good and still beads water, diamond interior is really easy to apply too and looks good, lots of protection. Thanks @Pantheorganizor for reviewing this line up.
this is really amazing. I would think that you should do a durability test with the body coating on one half of the hood, 36 on the other half of the hood, and the quick body on a side door. definitely going to get these.
I just applied DB36 and Glass to my Alpine White BMW X5. The glass coating was super simple to use (just make sure you have very good ventilation with the prep spray, it is very strong). I took my time with the paint coating as it is very challenging to see the coating on the surface of white paint as you apply it and watch for it to flash. That said, i found the hazing to be very helpful in that regard when compared to other paint coatings I've applied on white vehicles in the past. When I started it was about 50% humidity in my garage (heated to 65F) and the flash time was about 10-12 minutes, but by the time i finished the humidity had risen to about 60% and the flash time reduced to about 6 minutes. I did end up with a couple high spots, but they were quickly removed by wiping with the damp applicator and then immediately wiping with the towel. The only problem was the amount of coating I ended up using. I was being pretty careful to not apply too much and I was using a pearl puck with the coating saver barrier layer in it, but I didn't have enough coating to cover the entire car twice. So if you're planning to do two coats on anything bigger than a midsize sedan, I would recommend getting two bottles. A 50mL bottle would've probably been the perfect amount. Overall I'm very satisfied with the result, it looks super glossy and gave a nice "brightening" effect as i applied it to my Alpine White paint (which is a warm white color). It feels very smooth and is slicker than I was expecting. The difference between it and CSL/EXO V4 is hardly perceptible with regard to slickness.
The product will get put to the test for sure, any users living in Florida with the unforgiving sun, tons of rain, salty water from sea breeze, love bugs, and constant road construction that leads to rocks, tar, etc. Love the info and breakdown, as usual simplicity at its finest with your videos, you mentioned some details like you have used it, can't wait to hear your personal real world results.
Thanks for the positive feedback about my videos Cory! And yes I have been testing these products for a few months at this point. I’m quite happy with their performance so far, so time will tell how durable they are in my conditions. Cheers!
I have the diamond glass on my windshield and it been great so far! Had it on for a 4-5 months now and it’s the only coating I have used that doesn’t cause wiper judger/skipping. It also makes it easier to clean off frost and ice
I applied it to body 36, windshield, and wheel on my wife's new SUV. Last October, it looks so good. It only takes me minutes on maintenance wash. I can't wait to apply on my Truck this spring.
This line caught my eye when the Rag Company first released it. The turn around time is the one aspect which really does it for me. Thank you for reviewing this line as I am definitely interested! Take care Pan!
Hi Pan, Well I did it. Yes my new, never coated Honda Accord. I did a full prep even with a paint correction/polish. Used their Panel Prep spay, very easy to apply. I didn't notice any real difference between their prep spray and CarPro Eraser. Maybe the difference is chemical, not sure. But never the less, Then applies the Diamond Body 36, It was about 80 degrees and 56% humidity. Believe it or not after 15 minutes of applying each section I really didn't see any hazing. Except on the hood where there was overlap in the middle from doing one side then the other. I have to say this stuff is off the chain. The hydrophobic properties are amazing. I went on a little trip Tampa to Orlando and back using side road highways. It started raining on the way back. The rain was just flying off the car and windshield at 45 mph. By the way I had applied Stoner Invisible Glass Ceramic Coating on the windshield. I did film the finish product of the car and the hydro phobics using a garden hose. I need to record the experience I had while driving in the rain, it was insane. Then I will come back here and post the link.
Hi Pan, You actually do read our comments. Just a few days ago, or maybe a week, I asked for your opinion and if you would do a video on this product, and here it is. Thank you so much, I just bought a new car and was wondering what coating to put on it. Not sure if you remember but in Florida we have an issue with water spotting. Hence the reason I was leaning toward a graphene coating. With this new technology I think maybe this will be better. So YES, I absolutely would love to see a video on applying the Diamond Body 36 please. You are so helpful and amazing with your knowledge and how you help us all. Again thank you for doing what you do!
Pan, I purchased Diamond Leather and Diamond Interior. I would absolutely love to see these two in action. Application, removal, and anything else that you could provide. Thanks so much for this video.
I haven’t even watched this video yet. I just wanted to say that : I’ve only discovered your channel a couple days ago and I’ve been binge watching. I’ve learned so much ! Thank you !!!!
Welcome aboard! 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. How did you discover my channel by the way?
Love this line so far. DB36, glass, rims, interior and leather installed on my car. Maintenance washes are a breeze. I cant comment on how this compares to a ceramic coating. This is the first coating Ive applied to my car. One thing that I was absolutely thrilled about is the dust from my garage is no longer an issue. Gone are the days of my frustration of seeing dust on my car post wash
Thanks for sharing your real world experience Derek! When did you apply these coatings, and what area do you live in, so people living in your conditions know what to expect?
DB36 and glass were installed in December. Interior, leather and wheels were done in January. I’m in Texas. Ive battled dust and have since won that war with DB36. I applied the wheels to my chrome exhaust tips. No longer fighting carbon build up and cleaning my rims is a breeze I have personally found that my quick detailers , drying aids do not play nice with DB36. I can sort of getaway with dream maker and it gives a brief enhancement but it smears around for a good bit. I use absolute 64:1 with my drying towel and that does the trick for me. Glass does a great job with bugs, easy to clean off. Rain starts to bead and take flight off the windshield at about 35-40mph
Pan... Would love to see your thorough real world test at various intervals over the course of a year. Really want to see the Diamond Body 36 and Diamond Glass. Curious to see the hydrophobic properties over time (performance, sheeting vs beading etc.). Would really like to see these perform on panels/hood right next to another product.
Real world tests are the most complicated thing to organize. The 1 year real world testing I had done with 20 paint protectants on one vehicle was such a pain to organize, follow up, ensure the customer brings their car in, ensure I'm the only one washing it, etc. So I'm not sure I'd be ready for such tests in the future. We'll see. There's a reason not many do these kinds of tests. Super hard to produce. But seeing how successful that series of real world tests videos were on my channel, maybe I'll bring myself to fight through the pain of producing that content haha.
@@PanTheOrganizer Understood Pan. My hope is you can do one of those tests every 18-24 months on new products. I recognize how much time & precise detail you put into your work and that's why I would value it most coming from you.
Testing the glass coating would make sense. It's easy enough for most people to tackle themselves and isn't as complicated prep work wise as a paint coating. Everyone needs a hydrophobic / easy to clean windshield
If you buy Quick Body you will want to use it quarterly if you are DIY. It will start to harden or gum up rather. No way it will be usable sitting for a year after 1st use. I am certified through Diamond Protech and use all of these products daily. Lastly, when and if you plan on applying a 2nd layer you have to do it within the 1hr window. Do not wait! I was able to confirm this through our US Rep about 2 weeks ago after hearing this on The Rag Company's TRCMA 23
Hi, I have written a comment exactly below yours in regards to the leveling of DB36. I understand you are certified and maybe you can help it be more clear to me. I also have written to Diamond Protech, but I have not heard back from them. I plan on applying DB36 on Monday and want to do the process correctly. Great tip on QB thank you!
@@vasilisk8208 Hello! I asked them about this as well as it could be confusing or may cause failed installs by folks. It's important to allow the coating to flash properly. In my environment in Michigan I've found 12mins is the sweet spot so far this spring. It does change as heat/humidity changes throughout the year. Another tip I would add.... I can't stress enough the importance of using they body prep and doing a thorough job. We go as far as doing a double wipe to ensure the paint has been prepped. Takes about 10mins for us and worth the extra time. I believe this is often seen as step taken lightly when in fact its absolutely critical so the coating can bond properly. Pan is correct....it will rainbow initially then haze. Once you see the haze and you've given the proper flash time based on your environment the wipe off will be effortless. This isn't a coating that smears or is oily. We have been able to cut down the number of coating towels used per car quite a bit. IF you opt to do a second coat make sure you do it within the 1st hr. IF you have QB you can use it only glass but you can't if you already ha e Diamond Glass installed. They do not play well together. I learned this from Levi at the Rag Company when they revealed they would carry the line back in the summer. Let me know if I can be of any further help. If/when I hear back from them regarding the flash time on DB36 I'll confirm here. It may have just been a typo based on what I'm seeing everyday.
Thank you for your time and all the useful information. Did you ever apply a second coat? And if so, what are your impressions from doing so? The reason I am asking is because a rep from DP during TRCMA 2023 stated that through their testing, there is a chance the second layer could slip and that there is no reason to go with a second application. Again, thank you for your time.
@vasilis k I also saw that and reached out to them immediately. I was told a 2nd layer was not required but If I wanted to apply a 2nd coat to do so within 1hr of applying the 1st. It was emphasized that it had to be within that 1hr window. We now lay down a heavier layer of the 1st coat. 1 bottle per vehicle if it's a 30ml bottle ( depends on vehicle size of course ). So far this coating system has been a positive for us and our customers! I'll continue to video and post maintenance washes as customers return months later.
Thank you so much!!! Thanks to Pan's video and your installer tips, I feel mentally prepared. Just one more question: Is it necessary to wash the pearl puck applicator before initial use?
@@PanTheOrganizer I’ve only had it on a couple of months and with the crazy swings in weather we get here in Iowa and the amount of washer fluid I use, it’s still going strong.
I actually noticed that Diamond Glass is so effective that sometimes I think it hurts visibility in light rain. For example, the contact angle and hydrophobicity is so good that what would be a big clear droplet without a coating becomes a cluster of micro beads that’s a little harder to see through. It’s very durable so far and no wiper skipping though.
I’m torn between the Body 36 and Gyeon Pure. Both have a good deep shine which I love. TRC had a video on the first wash of a Sequoia and it impressed me.
Cool! Thanks for sharing your experience. Where are you located? So that others living in an area near you can know what to expect in those conditions.
As I said in the video, it’s more about protection against marring from hand washing and towel drying that is claimed by the brand. Not major scratch damage. People need to have reasonable expectations.
Thanks again Pan for the video of new products to me but also explains what each one is, how to apply and longevity. I would appreciate if you made video’s for the 3yr coating, wheel and leather coatings. Thank you and God bless you!
I'd really like to see an in-depth install and maintenance follow up of DB36. I'm curious to see how it does with winter grime and road salt. I installed Diamond Wheels on a set of winter wheels and have been very happy so far.
On a different top. Do you have any experience with Ryan West industry products? If so, what’s your opinion? I know you are to classy of a person to same anything really negative. Thanks
I'm quite interested in seeing more on the glass coatings (scratch resistance makes since for a windshield), and the wheel coating (the temperature and chemical resistance is intriguing) thanks for the product lineup review Pan.
super video encore une fois. Ca me semble un excellent produit. Est-ce qu'il protège des swirls si on le compare au Carpro DQuartz? Le DQuartz promet une meilleure résistance au swirl et light scratches et une dureté du coating de niveau 5.
Merci. Personne n'a testé le DQuartz encore, et ce produit ne sera que "pro only" donc seulement disponible par les detailers professionnels accrédités CarPro. Je n'ai pas vu personne l'utiliser encore. Mais peu importe lequel des deux, il faut garder en tête qu'on ne parle pas ici de résistance extrême contre les rayures. Ce n'est pas ce que ces compagnies disent. On parle d'une résistance au "marring" léger provenant des étapes de lavage manuel et séchage à la serviette de la carrosserie. Donc des rayures ou tourbillons trèèèèèèèès légers. Ça ne protègera pas contre un job de clé, ça c'est certain!
@@PanTheOrganizer imagine le jour où une compagnie va développer un produit résistant en fiole de verre qui remplacera le ppf. Ouff l'argent qu'elle va faire. Plus besoin de gros transport des rolls de ppf, plus besoin de logiciel de découpe. ca sera une révolution. :)
Love the videos, very informative. But I would love to see more videos of interior cleaning; carpets, upholstery, neglected interiors and best way to attack them.
Thanks for watching. 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.
I really like Diamond body and wheels. I did my Camaro in Body and did a wheels off with diamond wheels as well. Also just did my buddies highlander today in Body and its just so slick. You almost fall off the panel with your gloves on when you press against it. Its super easy to work with. Removes with no effort and hardly any high spots ever pop up for little extra removal. I just ordered another kit of Body to do my wifes SUV and my little run around car also. I am not a super big fan of Quick Body. For me it has a very strong order that I have to wear a respirator to use it.
Thanks for sharing your real world experience! I always like to have viewer feedback. Where in the world are you located? It's good for others to see what they can expect in conditions similar to yours.
@@PanTheOrganizer I am in Pennsylvania USA. The Camaro is only a summer car but will be putting Body on my wife’s SUV in a month or so and it’s a daily for her.
Hi Pan, thank you for all the great content! Since watching, i decided to apply CQ.UK3.0 ceramic to my car only a few weeks ago. I washed, chemically removed, clay barred, machine compounded and polished before applying, and finished with the reload - as per the instructions. I noticed instantly the water spot marks left were far worse than before; when using Maguires ultimate wax. I washed the car using Reset and then applied 303 quick detailer in an attempt to prevent the spotting. This caused all sorts of high spot issues for some reason, but im not sure why? It almost seemed like the 303 detailer reactivated the CQ 3.0? Since applying the 303 detailer and after the next morning dew/frost had dried, the water spotting issue was equally as bad, and the metallic black paint looks like it needs washing once again. I'm now considering polishing back the ceramic coat and applying the nano diamond 18 month instead. Of course im worried that the water spot marks will be the same. What do you recommend Pan?
I'm confused. You talk about having applied a ceramic coating (CarPro CQuartz UK 3.0) and then talk about using a Meguiar's Ultimate Wax? You don't apply regular waxes on top of ceramic coatings. You would be masking the coating's superior properties, plus the coating eventually rejects the wax, as those aren't compatible chemistries. What shampoo did you use prior to the application? What compound? What polish? Did you IPA wipe the surface with CarPro Eraser before applying the coating? This is crucial. All polishing oils must be removed before applying a coating if you want proper bonding. Also, did you apply two layers of CQuartz? 1 hour between layers. And 45-60 minutes after the final layer, you must apply CarPro Reload in order to protect the coating from water spotting during the first week of curing. Don't wash the car for 7 to 14 days after applying the coating, as the coating still continues to cure. Also, during the first 24 hours after the coating application, don't expose the vehicle to water or rain. Another crucial step here. Ideally, after you last layer of CQuartz UK 3.0, you wait 4 hours, and then apply CarPro Gliss 2.0 this is a hyper slick top coat (like Reload on steroids) and actually best to help prevent water spots, as most coatings are prone to water spotting. That's why each company has developed a topper to help reduce the chances of water spotting.
@@PanTheOrganizer Hi Pan, Thank you so much for taking the time to respond back to me! Sorry, I will try and better explain: I have used Maguires Ultimate Wax for many years without any water spotting issues - before the ceramic coating application. I have not applied any waxes to the ceramic. I took 2 days to prepare the clear coat for the ceramic coat (as well as an interior detail). Day 1: Washed using washing up liquid (I normally use Maguires Ultimate Wash and Wax), to try and breakdown previous waxes. Chemical and tar decontaminated, Clay barred, Machine compounded using Maguires Ultimate Compound. Day 2: Machine polish using Maguires Ultimate Polish, Prepped surface with a 1:1 (distilled water and rubbing alcohol) home made IPA mix. The paint surface was super 'finger tip' squeaky before applying the CQ.UK.3.0. It was definitely wax/polish free. I then applied 2 coats of ceramic. By the time I finished the 1st layer, an hour had long passed, so I continued with the 2nd. I then applied the CarPro Reload to the ceramic about an hour after finishing the 2nd coat. No issues with applying the ceramic/reload, what so ever. The next morning (approximately 14 hours after completion), there was a light dew on the roof and bonnet which I blotted away using a waffle weave drying towel. I left the car for 2 weeks before its first wash: I foam cannoned a dilute of Autoglym Foam Car Wash (Ph Neutral) which I rinsed away, Hand washed using CarPro Reset. Dried with the waffle weave and small air blower on grills/wheels etc. I then applied 303 Graphene Detailer in an attempt to reduce the water spotting issue. This is when the problem of the high spots started, where the detailer seemed to re-activate the ceramic coating, and it became incredibly difficult to remove the detailer without leaving a real mess of high spots. I ended up applying and removing the detailer as I did the ceramic coating (using a microfibre applicator) in attempt to ease the high spotting issue. I only managed to complete the bonnet and roof with the detailer as the task was proving far too difficult. Interestingly, I have used the 303 Graphene Detailer on my sons car after a 3 stage bar, cut and polish, and it went on incredibly easy (I admit, I accidently picked up the Graphene Detailer instead of the Graphene Nano spray!). I I can say though, it was super easy to apply and 3 weeks on, it's still beading superbly with very few water spots on its metallic grey paint. So, I easily noticed the difference when applying the 303 Graphene Detailer to the ceramic coating. It was very, very different. I live in the UK, so of course it's not the driest and warmest of climates at the moment, however, I've never experienced the water spot marks on my metallic black paint like I am now - after application of the CK.UK.3.0 ceramic coating. Of course now, I am a little reluctant to spend more money on a Diamond Nano coating, if the same water spotting issues will occur. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I installed Diamond Glass on my Porsche and Cadillac back in early December. It is still working great even through the ice, snow, and tons of rain as both vehicles are out in the elements all of the time. I'm interested to see how good Quick Body can be as a standalone product.
Would like to see a longer term durability test of Diamond Body 36 and Diamond Wheels. A comparison against a high quality Si02 coating would be very interesting.
Nobody knows yet, as I haven't seen anybody use the DQuartz yet. It's too new to the market. Also, DQuartz is professional ONLY. So no DIY can purchase it. NGNT (the parent company of Diamond ProTech) has existed since 2014 to my knowledge.
Hey Pan, Interesting and new products. I would like to see the Diamond 36 compared to the regular diamond. The leather treatments would be of interest also.....Hell I am looking forward to you trying all of these out and comparing between the 2 different Diamond products followed by a comparison with the ceramic and praphene!! Looking forward to whatever you decide.
I wonder how this coating fares against the DIY Detail C6 consumer grade ceramic coating which will retail at $299 while the Diamond Protech consumer 3-year Diamond Body 36 kit runs for $90.00. Big difference in cost.
I don’t like comparing pro grade (C6 Ceramics) to consumer grade (Diamond ProTech Diamond Body 36). That being said, I haven’t tested C6 coatings yet, but I’m looking forward to and Yvan has participated in some of the best pro coatings in the past, including being a consultant on the best pro coating I have ever tested: the coating that I currently have on my own Porsche 911 Turbo S which is the Roar Coatings.
Pan, question, now with most standards as we all know, most times with coatings we are taught to use 3 different microfiber cloths to remove coatings, such as example:- short nap Terry (diamond weave) leveling, followed by 300 gsm extra removal , and final wipe to buff like 500 gsm plush, with that said can you get away with 2, or the one it only comes with in the kit. what's your thoughts on this. Thanks fella. Just to note I will still be doing my 3 towel removal but nice to know for some extra knowledge. 👍 Also wouldnt mind to know about shelf life on this if available.
I never heard of a three towel removal method. I always use two towels. One low nap for the initial wipe, one plusher towel for the final buff. That’s what you see in my videos.
I had it on my car for 3-4 months and ended up repolishing and going back to CSL/EXO V4. This water spotted like crazy, also left white dust all over the surface after frost. According to their rep it doesn’t play well with the Obsessed Garage drying aid. I’ve never had an issue with Gtechniq this is my fifth car I’ve had it on.
Good to know. Thanks for sharing your real world feedback. Did you have their diamond body spray as a topper to help prevent spotting? Do you have hard water issues where you live?
@@PanTheOrganizer I did not have the topper just the coating. No hard water issues, I wash both my vehicles weekly. I haven’t change my process and have no issues with Gtechniq
Hey buddy, I would love to see the pro that you had to be licensed to get as well as a glass wheel. I’d love to see the deep finish you’re talking about. Thank you.
Great video as usual. I have a new SUV and haven't pulled the trigger on a coating yet as I've been weighing all my options...then this product pops up (sigh). My main desire is high gloss/shine/slick. What would you recommend on white/pearl-colored paint...Diamond Body 36, GYEON Pure, Adam's Graphene, or Cquartz uk 3.0? I value your opinion- thanks!
Great video Pan. Any tips if you are having to apply any of these products outside? Unfortunately I don't have a garage that I can work in. Maybe in the future.
As I mentioned in the video, the company doesn't recommend outdoor application. But if you pick a day where the temps are 50-90F and you can ensure the humidity will be below 70% (ideally 40-45%) and you work in the shade on a cool surface, I wouldn't see any issues with applying this outside. It's a question of common sense.
Another great video, thank you for sharing. Question, how’s this ceramic coating (36) on clear and stealth PPF??? Also, after having this product on your PPF vehicle which topper do you recommend?
Thanks! I have no idea how this coating is or performs on PPF unfortunately, I haven't had the opportunity to test that. Very few of my customers have PPF on their vehicles. And most times when I coat on PPF, I use a PPF specific coating, like CarPro Skin, Gyeon PPF EVO and Gtechniq Halo.
Very neat. I'm pretty curious to see this ultra glossy tan look on the paint. I wonder how vibrant it would make something like a deep red, like a ruby. The way you made it sound, does it provide a finished look like the Swissvax does? Something with a warm and healthy glow? Crossing fingers that we get an application and results video!🤞
Top job Pan, super intro. I'd look forward to updates especially on the 18 month coating, and a closer comparison video between the two versions would be awesome, w/ and w/o the Quick Body if possible ;)
Hello pan. My name is Shannon. I have been watching your detailing videos for a while now , and they are very informative. I recently installed a body 36 coating on my truck. I did all the necessary preparation for the coating before I installed it. The coating did improve the gloss, but not as much as I was expecting. Is thier a topper that I can apply to give it more gloss? I also taped off all the exterior plastics before I applied the coating, but the tape left some residue on the plastic. What would you recommend I use to remove the residue safely without discoloring the plastic.
Hi Shannon. 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. Keep in mind that the biggest improvement in gloss for your paint will always be through paint correction, i.e. machine polishing. That is what gives the biggest bump in gloss units, if you were to measure with a gloss meter. Doing a compound to remove deep scratches and swirl marks, followed by a polish to improve depth, clarity and gloss, and remove the compound's sanding marks is what will make the paint free of defects, flatter and "true" (level) and thus increase the light reflection. Protection can only further bump the gloss by a few units. It's like the icing on the cake, after a proper paint correction. That being said, although most coatings are glossy, you can always further push the gloss a little more if that's what you're looking for. But again, no miracles compared to paint correction. Now that you have applied the coating, wait a full month before you wash your car and start applying a topper to further boost gloss. Once that month has passed, you can wash your car and here are a few sprays that can further boost gloss: bit.ly/44tccON (this can last a few weeks) bit.ly/3OhfG1c (this is just a pure gloss enhancer, zero protection) bit.ly/44Jjb5Z (in a 1:25 dilution for use as a quicker detailer) amzn.to/3NXH0jN (1-3 months durability) You have to play around with products until you find something that suits your needs. Note that those aren't meant for long term protection. More of a quick detailer style, to boost gloss and slickness. Also, when using tape on plastics, make sure it's meant for automotive use. A quality tape like this: bit.ly/3NXGPoD
So I believe these coatings are very chemical resistant. Like you said about the wheel coating. I'm thinking about using these on my wife's car, but she is constantly using a touch less tunnel wash near our house. What do you think guys. Waste of money or go for it?
Very very interesting products I'm super interested in this one!! Tks pan!! FYI interesting title, we bought some diamonds this weekend but not the liquid version. 😁 💎 🇨🇦
Followed your advice and ordered Reset for the wash. I applied DB36 3 weeks ago. When will I be able to do a full wash other than rinsing desert dirt on the car?
I like the idea manufacturers are expanding off of Si02. Cool. You do a good job of doing these reviews. BUT.... that means we need a follow up video. Lol. More work for you. I'd be interested in the glass coating and definitely the wheel coating. The wheel coating boasts higher temperature protection, and MAY be a good coating for motorcycle exhausts. To my knowledge there is no dedicated coatings for motorcycle exhausts. Thx Pan. Good review.
@@PanTheOrganizer Applied it just last year October. When TOC Supplies got it in, I bought em right away and I gotta say its amazing. The hydrophobic effects are insane, the water contact angle is near circular, super easy to apply and the fact that the curing saves you time from waiting is what truly got me 👍.
Pan, thanks for a great review. How would you compare Diamond Protech products VS DuraSlic FlowX and DS 1500 Xtreme combo? Since they were both on your channel and recommended. I'm looking for gloss and slickness.
I still need more time to test before making definitive comparisons. But in theory, the DS 1500 Xtreme which last much longer compared to the Body 36, but the DuraSlic also costs more. Both are very good. You’ll see a new DuraSlic coating soon in an upcoming video in my channel. Stay tuned!
My respects for your knowledge and passion. Question: I just bought a brand new Nissan Rogue -it’s gun metal color- but it has quite a bit of “orange peel”. How do I safely get rid of it my self? I have no experience using a rotary machine, can the process be done by hand or will the orange peel fade with time. Please let me know my options. Thank you.
All new vehicles have orange peel. Some just more than others. But all cars have it. The paint is actually designed that way, to make scratches and swirls less apparent. If the paint was truly flat like a show car or collection car, you would notice all the defects even more. It's just not recommended to remove orange peel on a daily driven vehicle. But if you insist on fully removing all the orange peel and making the paint as flat as possible, yes that will increase perceived gloss, but you'll have to do lots of hard work to achieve that, starting with water sanding. Not recommended if you have never done this. Then you follow up with machine polishing steps to further refine the surface (compound, polish).
Thanks for your instructional video, wa the deciding factor between Diamond Protech versus ceramic coating. I Coated my car yesterday so not sure how it will turn out, having said that I would love to see how you apply Body 36 to see what I did wrong 😅
Hi, Pan! Thanks for the accurate explanations. You are the best we have!! A question; Is it possible "recommended" to apply Diamond Wheels, also on the trims? I bought it to apply it to the wheels, but I would like to know if I could also use it for mud garud trims. Thank you very much. Greetings from Brazil.
Been a top fan of your videos here in the Philippines, how can I purchase this kind of coatings, because when I try on Amazon it says it cannot be shipped here 😢
Been loving watching all of your videos here in the Philippines, how can I order some on this, because when I try on Amazon it says cannot be shipped here😓
I would say its a safe guess to say the diamond wheel protection would be good protection for the engine bay due to it formula having more heat resistant properties.
I'm buying a new vehicle, Lexus RX, would you recommend that I put this product on the vehicle day #1? Or what product do you recommend that I use to protect the paint?
Protecting a new vehicle ad soon as you take delivery is always the best option. 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 Audi Q7: th-cam.com/video/t7HCBSVnizM/w-d-xo.html
@Pan The Organizer I love going through your end of year awards and last year, you rated the Carpro CQuartz UK 3.0 very high for three straight years. Do you like this product better than the Carpro CQuartz UK 3.0 for a ceramic coating?
Although the brand doesn't recommend outdoor application, if you pick a day where it's 50-90F and 40-50% humidity, and you can work in the shade on a cool surface, you should be fine.
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hi Pan hope you doing well as always, its really cold Switzerland nowadays no time for car nevertheless I never miss your Videos I am very surprised to my country made products you are introducing. I am very proud of it, I kindly request you do a coating demo either one of Diamond coating and durability. I do know well Swiss Made product if Swiss say then they do for sure so I believe what Diamond company say, As I use Fusso Coat 12 Moths according to your advice, But why not I try Diamond once.I am waiting for your Demo. have a good time Pan Khalid
Hey pan have you ever looked at the 3D nano pails? Nobody has covered them coherently yet but they’re a wonderful product especially for professionals trying to bring down costs
No curing or hour only would be so beneficial for me as I detail outside and have no garage. Would be great saying to a customer it's ready to be driven off right away .
Great video as usual Pan! I recently purchased Adams Ceramic Coating Advanced. Should I use Adams for the windows or do you think this is better options?
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Do you know when you will be testing the Diamond products? Great video!!
Any follow up testing with these products?
Diamond glass is so good. I applied it in late September-early October last year and it still performs like day one. It’s very easy to apply.
So a great glaco replacement, great to know!
Thank you for the tip. I used Gyeon view on my personal car. It works. But the Glaco is far super, I put on my customer cars. I will try diamond glass.
Thanks for sharing your real world experience.
Just curious, did you do any maintenance on the coating? And how do you store the vehicle? I have 2 vehicles kept outside that are pretty rough on glass coatings compared to the garage kept car. I have lots of pollen in my area for a good 6 months.
@@gamesforyoutwo no maintenance aside from washes every week or two. It’s stored outside 24/7. Worth noting that I don’t drive it very far ever, just about 5 miles or so a day, and I am very conscious to not overuse the wipers.
We are one of their certified installer, and our clients love these coatings. Insanely easy on work with as an installer, stunning results and protection for our clients, and nationwide warranty good for up to 10 years depending on pro level coating.
Worth it.
Thanks for sharing your experience Hiro! What country are you from?
@@PanTheOrganizer USA, our shop is in SW Florida
@@BigBear-- you're upset that for certain products, they require a company to have access to it? Then I get every B2B wholesale business should go to hell?
Really would appreciate an application and durability video on the Body 36, would be interesting to see how this compares to a 36month ceramic coating.
I've had this on my C8 Corvette for just over 9 months now. I am extremely pleased with Body 36. Application is easy, and the hydrophobic properties are like day one. I use a blower and one regular-sized microfiber towel to dry the entire car. I also used their Diamond Leather and observed zero dye transfer onto the edge of my seat from jeans. The only other product I've seen Pan review that competes on price, performance, and ease of application is the new Cerakote. It would be hard to go wrong with either.
I'm doing my third Diamond Body 36 coating on a Shadow Black 2023 Ford Bronco Sport... the client got it last week and despite her request not to wash it... the dealer did and installed the DISSO (dealer installed scratch and swirl option 🤬). It is going to look amazing when I am done!
I used diamond wheels last September and my rims still look good and still beads water, diamond interior is really easy to apply too and looks good, lots of protection. Thanks @Pantheorganizor for reviewing this line up.
Thanks for sharing your real world experience with these coatings!
this is really amazing. I would think that you should do a durability test with the body coating on one half of the hood, 36 on the other half of the hood, and the quick body on a side door. definitely going to get these.
I just applied DB36 and Glass to my Alpine White BMW X5. The glass coating was super simple to use (just make sure you have very good ventilation with the prep spray, it is very strong).
I took my time with the paint coating as it is very challenging to see the coating on the surface of white paint as you apply it and watch for it to flash. That said, i found the hazing to be very helpful in that regard when compared to other paint coatings I've applied on white vehicles in the past.
When I started it was about 50% humidity in my garage (heated to 65F) and the flash time was about 10-12 minutes, but by the time i finished the humidity had risen to about 60% and the flash time reduced to about 6 minutes.
I did end up with a couple high spots, but they were quickly removed by wiping with the damp applicator and then immediately wiping with the towel.
The only problem was the amount of coating I ended up using. I was being pretty careful to not apply too much and I was using a pearl puck with the coating saver barrier layer in it, but I didn't have enough coating to cover the entire car twice. So if you're planning to do two coats on anything bigger than a midsize sedan, I would recommend getting two bottles. A 50mL bottle would've probably been the perfect amount.
Overall I'm very satisfied with the result, it looks super glossy and gave a nice "brightening" effect as i applied it to my Alpine White paint (which is a warm white color). It feels very smooth and is slicker than I was expecting. The difference between it and CSL/EXO V4 is hardly perceptible with regard to slickness.
The product will get put to the test for sure, any users living in Florida with the unforgiving sun, tons of rain, salty water from sea breeze, love bugs, and constant road construction that leads to rocks, tar, etc. Love the info and breakdown, as usual simplicity at its finest with your videos, you mentioned some details like you have used it, can't wait to hear your personal real world results.
Thanks for the positive feedback about my videos Cory! And yes I have been testing these products for a few months at this point. I’m quite happy with their performance so far, so time will tell how durable they are in my conditions.
Cheers!
I have the diamond glass on my windshield and it been great so far! Had it on for a 4-5 months now and it’s the only coating I have used that doesn’t cause wiper judger/skipping. It also makes it easier to clean off frost and ice
Thanks for sharing your real world experience with it! Where are you located, so people that live in conditions like you can know what to expect?
@@PanTheOrganizer I’m in Connecticut, or New England area
I applied it to body 36, windshield, and wheel on my wife's new SUV. Last October, it looks so good. It only takes me minutes on maintenance wash. I can't wait to apply on my Truck this spring.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
This line caught my eye when the Rag Company first released it. The turn around time is the one aspect which really does it for me. Thank you for reviewing this line as I am definitely interested! Take care Pan!
Thans Neil!
Hi Pan, Well I did it. Yes my new, never coated Honda Accord. I did a full prep even with a paint correction/polish. Used their Panel Prep spay, very easy to apply. I didn't notice any real difference between their prep spray and CarPro Eraser. Maybe the difference is chemical, not sure. But never the less, Then applies the Diamond Body 36, It was about 80 degrees and 56% humidity. Believe it or not after 15 minutes of applying each section I really didn't see any hazing. Except on the hood where there was overlap in the middle from doing one side then the other. I have to say this stuff is off the chain. The hydrophobic properties are amazing. I went on a little trip Tampa to Orlando and back using side road highways. It started raining on the way back. The rain was just flying off the car and windshield at 45 mph. By the way I had applied Stoner Invisible Glass Ceramic Coating on the windshield. I did film the finish product of the car and the hydro phobics using a garden hose. I need to record the experience I had while driving in the rain, it was insane. Then I will come back here and post the link.
Thanks for sharing your full application experience Charles!
Now we need to see these products in use especially the 36 month coating
Because of the curing time this could be a game changer. Please keep us updated on your results. Thanks for bringing to light.
Thanks for watching Kevin!
Hi Pan, You actually do read our comments. Just a few days ago, or maybe a week, I asked for your opinion and if you would do a video on this product, and here it is. Thank you so much, I just bought a new car and was wondering what coating to put on it. Not sure if you remember but in Florida we have an issue with water spotting. Hence the reason I was leaning toward a graphene coating. With this new technology I think maybe this will be better. So YES, I absolutely would love to see a video on applying the Diamond Body 36 please. You are so helpful and amazing with your knowledge and how you help us all. Again thank you for doing what you do!
Thanks Charles!
Pan, I purchased Diamond Leather and Diamond Interior. I would absolutely love to see these two in action. Application, removal, and anything else that you could provide. Thanks so much for this video.
Thanks for watching!
I love it I applied the 36,60 & 120 my favorite is 120
I haven’t even watched this video yet. I just wanted to say that : I’ve only discovered your channel a couple days ago and I’ve been binge watching. I’ve learned so much ! Thank you !!!!
Welcome aboard! 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.
How did you discover my channel by the way?
@@PanTheOrganizer I discovered the channel through my searches on TH-cam and your videos were right at the top of the results.
Thanks for the feedback! :)
Love this line so far. DB36, glass, rims, interior and leather installed on my car. Maintenance washes are a breeze. I cant comment on how this compares to a ceramic coating. This is the first coating Ive applied to my car.
One thing that I was absolutely thrilled about is the dust from my garage is no longer an issue. Gone are the days of my frustration of seeing dust on my car post wash
Thanks for sharing your real world experience Derek! When did you apply these coatings, and what area do you live in, so people living in your conditions know what to expect?
DB36 and glass were installed in December. Interior, leather and wheels were done in January.
I’m in Texas. Ive battled dust and have since won that war with DB36. I applied the wheels to my chrome exhaust tips. No longer fighting carbon build up and cleaning my rims is a breeze
I have personally found that my quick detailers , drying aids do not play nice with DB36. I can sort of getaway with dream maker and it gives a brief enhancement but it smears around for a good bit. I use absolute 64:1 with my drying towel and that does the trick for me.
Glass does a great job with bugs, easy to clean off. Rain starts to bead and take flight off the windshield at about 35-40mph
Pan... Would love to see your thorough real world test at various intervals over the course of a year. Really want to see the Diamond Body 36 and Diamond Glass. Curious to see the hydrophobic properties over time (performance, sheeting vs beading etc.). Would really like to see these perform on panels/hood right next to another product.
2nd this. Would be great to see if the contact angle claim difference is visible to the naked eye.
So would I.
Real world tests are the most complicated thing to organize. The 1 year real world testing I had done with 20 paint protectants on one vehicle was such a pain to organize, follow up, ensure the customer brings their car in, ensure I'm the only one washing it, etc. So I'm not sure I'd be ready for such tests in the future. We'll see.
There's a reason not many do these kinds of tests. Super hard to produce. But seeing how successful that series of real world tests videos were on my channel, maybe I'll bring myself to fight through the pain of producing that content haha.
@@PanTheOrganizer Understood Pan. My hope is you can do one of those tests every 18-24 months on new products. I recognize how much time & precise detail you put into your work and that's why I would value it most coming from you.
I would like to see the glass coating demoed! Also, plastic coating.. especially headlights. Great introduction of the diamond nano products!
Testing the glass coating would make sense. It's easy enough for most people to tackle themselves and isn't as complicated prep work wise as a paint coating. Everyone needs a hydrophobic / easy to clean windshield
If you buy Quick Body you will want to use it quarterly if you are DIY. It will start to harden or gum up rather. No way it will be usable sitting for a year after 1st use. I am certified through Diamond Protech and use all of these products daily.
Lastly, when and if you plan on applying a 2nd layer you have to do it within the 1hr window. Do not wait! I was able to confirm this through our US Rep about 2 weeks ago after hearing this on The Rag Company's TRCMA 23
Hi, I have written a comment exactly below yours in regards to the leveling of DB36. I understand you are certified and maybe you can help it be more clear to me. I also have written to Diamond Protech, but I have not heard back from them. I plan on applying DB36 on Monday and want to do the process correctly. Great tip on QB thank you!
@@vasilisk8208 Hello! I asked them about this as well as it could be confusing or may cause failed installs by folks. It's important to allow the coating to flash properly. In my environment in Michigan I've found 12mins is the sweet spot so far this spring. It does change as heat/humidity changes throughout the year.
Another tip I would add.... I can't stress enough the importance of using they body prep and doing a thorough job. We go as far as doing a double wipe to ensure the paint has been prepped. Takes about 10mins for us and worth the extra time. I believe this is often seen as step taken lightly when in fact its absolutely critical so the coating can bond properly.
Pan is correct....it will rainbow initially then haze. Once you see the haze and you've given the proper flash time based on your environment the wipe off will be effortless. This isn't a coating that smears or is oily. We have been able to cut down the number of coating towels used per car quite a bit.
IF you opt to do a second coat make sure you do it within the 1st hr.
IF you have QB you can use it only glass but you can't if you already ha e Diamond Glass installed. They do not play well together. I learned this from Levi at the Rag Company when they revealed they would carry the line back in the summer.
Let me know if I can be of any further help. If/when I hear back from them regarding the flash time on DB36 I'll confirm here. It may have just been a typo based on what I'm seeing everyday.
Thank you for your time and all the useful information. Did you ever apply a second coat? And if so, what are your impressions from doing so? The reason I am asking is because a rep from DP during TRCMA 2023 stated that through their testing, there is a chance the second layer could slip and that there is no reason to go with a second application. Again, thank you for your time.
@vasilis k I also saw that and reached out to them immediately. I was told a 2nd layer was not required but If I wanted to apply a 2nd coat to do so within 1hr of applying the 1st. It was emphasized that it had to be within that 1hr window. We now lay down a heavier layer of the 1st coat. 1 bottle per vehicle if it's a 30ml bottle ( depends on vehicle size of course ). So far this coating system has been a positive for us and our customers! I'll continue to video and post maintenance washes as customers return months later.
Thank you so much!!! Thanks to Pan's video and your installer tips, I feel mentally prepared. Just one more question: Is it necessary to wash the pearl puck applicator before initial use?
Absolutely love the glass coating, that’s the only product I have but for sure will be getting a few others. Thanks for the full review
Thanks Cory! How long ago did you apply the glass coating and how's it holding up?
@@PanTheOrganizer I’ve only had it on a couple of months and with the crazy swings in weather we get here in Iowa and the amount of washer fluid I use, it’s still going strong.
I actually noticed that Diamond Glass is so effective that sometimes I think it hurts visibility in light rain. For example, the contact angle and hydrophobicity is so good that what would be a big clear droplet without a coating becomes a cluster of micro beads that’s a little harder to see through. It’s very durable so far and no wiper skipping though.
I’m torn between the Body 36 and Gyeon Pure. Both have a good deep shine which I love. TRC had a video on the first wash of a Sequoia and it impressed me.
The good thing is both are very good choices you can't go wrong!
I coated a Tesla Model 3 with Diamond Body 36 in September 2022. The shine was incredible, and the owner states the coating is like armor on the car!
Cool! Thanks for sharing your experience. Where are you located? So that others living in an area near you can know what to expect in those conditions.
@@PanTheOrganizer Marlborough, Ma
definately keen to see the actual scratch resistance of the diamond body and 36
As I said in the video, it’s more about protection against marring from hand washing and towel drying that is claimed by the brand. Not major scratch damage. People need to have reasonable expectations.
Thanks again Pan for the video of new products to me but also explains what each one is, how to apply and longevity. I would appreciate if you made video’s for the 3yr coating, wheel and leather coatings.
Thank you and God bless you!
Thanks Juan!
I always see the boys from TRC talk about this brand. I need to try this stuff out. Thank you Pan for the review!
My pleasure!
I'd really like to see an in-depth install and maintenance follow up of DB36. I'm curious to see how it does with winter grime and road salt.
I installed Diamond Wheels on a set of winter wheels and have been very happy so far.
Pan, another great video. Pls do a video on the 36, wheel, and glass. Thanks again.
Thanks Tim!
On a different top. Do you have any experience with Ryan West industry products? If so, what’s your opinion? I know you are to classy of a person to same anything really negative. Thanks
I'm quite interested in seeing more on the glass coatings (scratch resistance makes since for a windshield), and the wheel coating (the temperature and chemical resistance is intriguing) thanks for the product lineup review Pan.
OMG! I have been waiting for something just like this with less to no curing time! I love the rag company too! Great products there!
Thanks for watching! Hope you are having a great weekend!
super video encore une fois. Ca me semble un excellent produit. Est-ce qu'il protège des swirls si on le compare au Carpro DQuartz? Le DQuartz promet une meilleure résistance au swirl et light scratches et une dureté du coating de niveau 5.
Merci. Personne n'a testé le DQuartz encore, et ce produit ne sera que "pro only" donc seulement disponible par les detailers professionnels accrédités CarPro. Je n'ai pas vu personne l'utiliser encore.
Mais peu importe lequel des deux, il faut garder en tête qu'on ne parle pas ici de résistance extrême contre les rayures. Ce n'est pas ce que ces compagnies disent. On parle d'une résistance au "marring" léger provenant des étapes de lavage manuel et séchage à la serviette de la carrosserie. Donc des rayures ou tourbillons trèèèèèèèès légers. Ça ne protègera pas contre un job de clé, ça c'est certain!
@@PanTheOrganizer imagine le jour où une compagnie va développer un produit résistant en fiole de verre qui remplacera le ppf. Ouff l'argent qu'elle va faire. Plus besoin de gros transport des rolls de ppf, plus besoin de logiciel de découpe. ca sera une révolution. :)
Love the videos, very informative. But I would love to see more videos of interior cleaning; carpets, upholstery, neglected interiors and best way to attack them.
Thanks Pasha
Would absolutely love to see an application and review on the Diamond body 36 as I'm planning on utilising this product in my kit!!
Thanks for watching. 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.
I really like Diamond body and wheels. I did my Camaro in Body and did a wheels off with diamond wheels as well. Also just did my buddies highlander today in Body and its just so slick. You almost fall off the panel with your gloves on when you press against it. Its super easy to work with. Removes with no effort and hardly any high spots ever pop up for little extra removal. I just ordered another kit of Body to do my wifes SUV and my little run around car also. I am not a super big fan of Quick Body. For me it has a very strong order that I have to wear a respirator to use it.
Thanks for sharing your real world experience! I always like to have viewer feedback. Where in the world are you located? It's good for others to see what they can expect in conditions similar to yours.
@@PanTheOrganizer I am in Pennsylvania USA. The Camaro is only a summer car but will be putting Body on my wife’s SUV in a month or so and it’s a daily for her.
Hi Pan, thank you for all the great content!
Since watching, i decided to apply CQ.UK3.0 ceramic to my car only a few weeks ago. I washed, chemically removed, clay barred, machine compounded and polished before applying, and finished with the reload - as per the instructions. I noticed instantly the water spot marks left were far worse than before; when using Maguires ultimate wax. I washed the car using Reset and then applied 303 quick detailer in an attempt to prevent the spotting. This caused all sorts of high spot issues for some reason, but im not sure why? It almost seemed like the 303 detailer reactivated the CQ 3.0? Since applying the 303 detailer and after the next morning dew/frost had dried, the water spotting issue was equally as bad, and the metallic black paint looks like it needs washing once again. I'm now considering polishing back the ceramic coat and applying the nano diamond 18 month instead. Of course im worried that the water spot marks will be the same. What do you recommend Pan?
I'm confused. You talk about having applied a ceramic coating (CarPro CQuartz UK 3.0) and then talk about using a Meguiar's Ultimate Wax? You don't apply regular waxes on top of ceramic coatings. You would be masking the coating's superior properties, plus the coating eventually rejects the wax, as those aren't compatible chemistries.
What shampoo did you use prior to the application? What compound? What polish? Did you IPA wipe the surface with CarPro Eraser before applying the coating? This is crucial. All polishing oils must be removed before applying a coating if you want proper bonding.
Also, did you apply two layers of CQuartz? 1 hour between layers. And 45-60 minutes after the final layer, you must apply CarPro Reload in order to protect the coating from water spotting during the first week of curing. Don't wash the car for 7 to 14 days after applying the coating, as the coating still continues to cure. Also, during the first 24 hours after the coating application, don't expose the vehicle to water or rain. Another crucial step here.
Ideally, after you last layer of CQuartz UK 3.0, you wait 4 hours, and then apply CarPro Gliss 2.0 this is a hyper slick top coat (like Reload on steroids) and actually best to help prevent water spots, as most coatings are prone to water spotting. That's why each company has developed a topper to help reduce the chances of water spotting.
@@PanTheOrganizer Hi Pan, Thank you so much for taking the time to respond back to me!
Sorry, I will try and better explain: I have used Maguires Ultimate Wax for many years without any water spotting issues - before the ceramic coating application.
I have not applied any waxes to the ceramic.
I took 2 days to prepare the clear coat for the ceramic coat (as well as an interior detail).
Day 1:
Washed using washing up liquid (I normally use Maguires Ultimate Wash and Wax), to try and breakdown previous waxes.
Chemical and tar decontaminated,
Clay barred,
Machine compounded using Maguires Ultimate Compound.
Day 2:
Machine polish using Maguires Ultimate Polish,
Prepped surface with a 1:1 (distilled water and rubbing alcohol) home made IPA mix.
The paint surface was super 'finger tip' squeaky before applying the CQ.UK.3.0. It was definitely wax/polish free.
I then applied 2 coats of ceramic. By the time I finished the 1st layer, an hour had long passed, so I continued with the 2nd.
I then applied the CarPro Reload to the ceramic about an hour after finishing the 2nd coat. No issues with applying the ceramic/reload, what so ever.
The next morning (approximately 14 hours after completion), there was a light dew on the roof and bonnet which I blotted away using a waffle weave drying towel.
I left the car for 2 weeks before its first wash:
I foam cannoned a dilute of Autoglym Foam Car Wash (Ph Neutral) which I rinsed away,
Hand washed using CarPro Reset.
Dried with the waffle weave and small air blower on grills/wheels etc.
I then applied 303 Graphene Detailer in an attempt to reduce the water spotting issue.
This is when the problem of the high spots started, where the detailer seemed to re-activate the ceramic coating, and it became incredibly difficult to remove the detailer without leaving a real mess of high spots. I ended up applying and removing the detailer as I did the ceramic coating (using a microfibre applicator) in attempt to ease the high spotting issue. I only managed to complete the bonnet and roof with the detailer as the task was proving far too difficult.
Interestingly, I have used the 303 Graphene Detailer on my sons car after a 3 stage bar, cut and polish, and it went on incredibly easy (I admit, I accidently picked up the Graphene Detailer instead of the Graphene Nano spray!). I I can say though, it was super easy to apply and 3 weeks on, it's still beading superbly with very few water spots on its metallic grey paint. So, I easily noticed the difference when applying the 303 Graphene Detailer to the ceramic coating. It was very, very different.
I live in the UK, so of course it's not the driest and warmest of climates at the moment, however, I've never experienced the water spot marks on my metallic black paint like I am now - after application of the CK.UK.3.0 ceramic coating. Of course now, I am a little reluctant to spend more money on a Diamond Nano coating, if the same water spotting issues will occur.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I installed Diamond Glass on my Porsche and Cadillac back in early December. It is still working great even through the ice, snow, and tons of rain as both vehicles are out in the elements all of the time.
I'm interested to see how good Quick Body can be as a standalone product.
Thanks for sharing your real world experience.
Pan, great video. Can the Body and Body 36 coatings be applied on a car with 100% PPF on paint surfaces?
Yes
Would like to see a longer term durability test of Diamond Body 36 and Diamond Wheels. A comparison against a high quality Si02 coating would be very interesting.
Another awesome video and product review lineup
Glad you liked it
I'd do a demo on Body 36 since it's most appropriate for consumers like me! Thanks for this. Seems like a great product.
Thanks for watching Steve.
Great video Pan, very informative! The Diamond Body and the interior would be interesting to see the application and results.
Thanks Harry!
Hope to see you do a video on this product especially the paint coating.
Thanks for watching!
If you know, how do these new coatings compare to Carpro Dquartz? Also, how long has this company been in in the car coating business?
Nobody knows yet, as I haven't seen anybody use the DQuartz yet. It's too new to the market. Also, DQuartz is professional ONLY. So no DIY can purchase it.
NGNT (the parent company of Diamond ProTech) has existed since 2014 to my knowledge.
Hey Pan, Interesting and new products. I would like to see the Diamond 36 compared to the regular diamond. The leather treatments would be of interest also.....Hell I am looking forward to you trying all of these out and comparing between the 2 different Diamond products followed by a comparison with the ceramic and praphene!! Looking forward to whatever you decide.
Good video!!! Always fun to see new technology. Im interested to see a demo of the Body 36 on the paint and the plastic trims.
Thanks Nick!
Jamie the cleaner has some on his channel
I wonder how this coating fares against the DIY Detail C6 consumer grade ceramic coating which will retail at $299 while the Diamond Protech consumer 3-year Diamond Body 36 kit runs for $90.00. Big difference in cost.
I don’t like comparing pro grade (C6 Ceramics) to consumer grade (Diamond ProTech Diamond Body 36).
That being said, I haven’t tested C6 coatings yet, but I’m looking forward to and Yvan has participated in some of the best pro coatings in the past, including being a consultant on the best pro coating I have ever tested: the coating that I currently have on my own Porsche 911 Turbo S which is the Roar Coatings.
Been waiting for this review!
I hope you enjoyed it! :)
I would love to see a diamond glass demo
Pan, question, now with most standards as we all know, most times with coatings we are taught to use 3 different microfiber cloths to remove coatings, such as example:- short nap Terry (diamond weave) leveling, followed by 300 gsm extra removal , and final wipe to buff like 500 gsm plush, with that said can you get away with 2, or the one it only comes with in the kit. what's your thoughts on this. Thanks fella.
Just to note I will still be doing my 3 towel removal but nice to know for some extra knowledge. 👍
Also wouldnt mind to know about shelf life on this if available.
I never heard of a three towel removal method. I always use two towels. One low nap for the initial wipe, one plusher towel for the final buff. That’s what you see in my videos.
I would like to see the 36 and glass coating done in a demo. Really thinking about putting on my 2019 Ram
I had it on my car for 3-4 months and ended up repolishing and going back to CSL/EXO V4. This water spotted like crazy, also left white dust all over the surface after frost. According to their rep it doesn’t play well with the Obsessed Garage drying aid. I’ve never had an issue with Gtechniq this is my fifth car I’ve had it on.
Good to know. Thanks for sharing your real world feedback. Did you have their diamond body spray as a topper to help prevent spotting? Do you have hard water issues where you live?
@@PanTheOrganizer I did not have the topper just the coating. No hard water issues, I wash both my vehicles weekly. I haven’t change my process and have no issues with Gtechniq
It would be very interisting if you had a chance to compare for example Diamond and Adam's Graphene ...especially water beating qualities :)
Would love to see the Dimond Body tested.
Hey buddy, I would love to see the pro that you had to be licensed to get as well as a glass wheel. I’d love to see the deep finish you’re talking about. Thank you.
Great video as usual. I have a new SUV and haven't pulled the trigger on a coating yet as I've been weighing all my options...then this product pops up (sigh). My main desire is high gloss/shine/slick. What would you recommend on white/pearl-colored paint...Diamond Body 36, GYEON Pure, Adam's Graphene, or Cquartz uk 3.0? I value your opinion- thanks!
Great video Pan. Any tips if you are having to apply any of these products outside? Unfortunately I don't have a garage that I can work in. Maybe in the future.
As I mentioned in the video, the company doesn't recommend outdoor application. But if you pick a day where the temps are 50-90F and you can ensure the humidity will be below 70% (ideally 40-45%) and you work in the shade on a cool surface, I wouldn't see any issues with applying this outside. It's a question of common sense.
Another great video, thank you for sharing. Question, how’s this ceramic coating (36) on clear and stealth PPF??? Also, after having this product on your PPF vehicle which topper do you recommend?
Thanks! I have no idea how this coating is or performs on PPF unfortunately, I haven't had the opportunity to test that. Very few of my customers have PPF on their vehicles. And most times when I coat on PPF, I use a PPF specific coating, like CarPro Skin, Gyeon PPF EVO and Gtechniq Halo.
Just seen this in the UK 🇬🇧 would love to see the prep and application of Body 36 before I purchase and apply to my black Golf R
Congrats on your Golf R! I made a Golf R interior/exterior full new car prep video a few years ago here: th-cam.com/video/jr19g4PWJsk/w-d-xo.html
Oh and great video Pan! As always.
Thanks again!
Super video as always, like to see the body 36 application coating video. Thanks
Thanks John!
I would like to see you use them all in one car, and show and installation example. But with the BD36, glass, wheel, interior and leather coatings.
Would love to see the Glass vs Glaco vs Wolfs
Very neat. I'm pretty curious to see this ultra glossy tan look on the paint. I wonder how vibrant it would make something like a deep red, like a ruby. The way you made it sound, does it provide a finished look like the Swissvax does? Something with a warm and healthy glow? Crossing fingers that we get an application and results video!🤞
Want see a full install & prep video of "Diamond body 36" & the topping.
Top job Pan, super intro. I'd look forward to updates especially on the 18 month coating, and a closer comparison video between the two versions would be awesome, w/ and w/o the Quick Body if possible ;)
Thanks Andrew!
@@PanTheOrganizer (Scratch that, I'm now more interested in the 36er! 🤐)
Hello pan. My name is Shannon. I have been watching your detailing videos for a while now , and they are very informative. I recently installed a body 36 coating on my truck. I did all the necessary preparation for the coating before I installed it. The coating did improve the gloss, but not as much as I was expecting. Is thier a topper that I can apply to give it more gloss? I also taped off all the exterior plastics before I applied the coating, but the tape left some residue on the plastic. What would you recommend I use to remove the residue safely without discoloring the plastic.
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Keep in mind that the biggest improvement in gloss for your paint will always be through paint correction, i.e. machine polishing. That is what gives the biggest bump in gloss units, if you were to measure with a gloss meter. Doing a compound to remove deep scratches and swirl marks, followed by a polish to improve depth, clarity and gloss, and remove the compound's sanding marks is what will make the paint free of defects, flatter and "true" (level) and thus increase the light reflection.
Protection can only further bump the gloss by a few units. It's like the icing on the cake, after a proper paint correction.
That being said, although most coatings are glossy, you can always further push the gloss a little more if that's what you're looking for. But again, no miracles compared to paint correction.
Now that you have applied the coating, wait a full month before you wash your car and start applying a topper to further boost gloss. Once that month has passed, you can wash your car and here are a few sprays that can further boost gloss:
bit.ly/44tccON (this can last a few weeks)
bit.ly/3OhfG1c (this is just a pure gloss enhancer, zero protection)
bit.ly/44Jjb5Z (in a 1:25 dilution for use as a quicker detailer)
amzn.to/3NXH0jN (1-3 months durability)
You have to play around with products until you find something that suits your needs.
Note that those aren't meant for long term protection. More of a quick detailer style, to boost gloss and slickness.
Also, when using tape on plastics, make sure it's meant for automotive use. A quality tape like this: bit.ly/3NXGPoD
So I believe these coatings are very chemical resistant. Like you said about the wheel coating. I'm thinking about using these on my wife's car, but she is constantly using a touch less tunnel wash near our house. What do you think guys. Waste of money or go for it?
Time will tell. Repeated use of harsh chemicals in automated car washes eventually weakens even the best coatings.
Very very interesting products I'm super interested in this one!! Tks pan!! FYI interesting title, we bought some diamonds this weekend but not the liquid version. 😁 💎 🇨🇦
Heheheh yeah the price isn't the same with diamonds produced by mother nature! ;)
Followed your advice and ordered Reset for the wash. I applied DB36 3 weeks ago. When will I be able to do a full wash other than rinsing desert dirt on the car?
They recommend waiting 3 to 4 weeks after the application before you start washing your car again.
Great review of their line up!
Thanks I appreciate it!
I like the idea manufacturers are expanding off of Si02. Cool. You do a good job of doing these reviews. BUT.... that means we need a follow up video. Lol. More work for you.
I'd be interested in the glass coating and definitely the wheel coating. The wheel coating boasts higher temperature protection, and MAY be a good coating for motorcycle exhausts. To my knowledge there is no dedicated coatings for motorcycle exhausts. Thx Pan. Good review.
Thanks Kim!
I would like you to do a demo on the paint one. Preferably the body or the 36 either one.
Diamond Body 36 all day 🙌 honestly this is true coating innovation!
Thanks for watching! By your comment, I'm assuming you have applied DB36? How long has it lasted for you so far?
@@PanTheOrganizer Applied it just last year October. When TOC Supplies got it in, I bought em right away and I gotta say its amazing. The hydrophobic effects are insane, the water contact angle is near circular, super easy to apply and the fact that the curing saves you time from waiting is what truly got me 👍.
Pan, thanks for a great review. How would you compare Diamond Protech products VS DuraSlic FlowX and DS 1500 Xtreme combo? Since they were both on your channel and recommended. I'm looking for gloss and slickness.
I still need more time to test before making definitive comparisons.
But in theory, the DS 1500 Xtreme which last much longer compared to the Body 36, but the DuraSlic also costs more.
Both are very good. You’ll see a new DuraSlic coating soon in an upcoming video in my channel. Stay tuned!
My respects for your knowledge and passion. Question: I just bought a brand new Nissan Rogue -it’s gun metal color- but it has quite a bit of “orange peel”. How do I safely get rid of it my self? I have no experience using a rotary machine, can the process be done by hand or will the orange peel fade with time. Please let me know my options. Thank you.
All new vehicles have orange peel. Some just more than others. But all cars have it.
The paint is actually designed that way, to make scratches and swirls less apparent. If the paint was truly flat like a show car or collection car, you would notice all the defects even more. It's just not recommended to remove orange peel on a daily driven vehicle.
But if you insist on fully removing all the orange peel and making the paint as flat as possible, yes that will increase perceived gloss, but you'll have to do lots of hard work to achieve that, starting with water sanding. Not recommended if you have never done this. Then you follow up with machine polishing steps to further refine the surface (compound, polish).
Thank you for your prompt response. What do suggest I do to alleviate the problem.
Thanks for your instructional video, wa the deciding factor between Diamond Protech versus ceramic coating. I Coated my car yesterday so not sure how it will turn out, having said that I would love to see how you apply Body 36 to see what I did wrong 😅
Seems like a solid product line
Hi, Pan!
Thanks for the accurate explanations. You are the best we have!!
A question; Is it possible "recommended" to apply Diamond Wheels, also on the trims? I bought it to apply it to the wheels, but I would like to know if I could also use it for mud garud trims.
Thank you very much.
Greetings from Brazil.
Not to my knowledge. Use a trim coating on plastics.
Cool video Pan! Always interesting to see new innovations entering the detailing world👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@PanTheOrganizer 👍🏻❤️
Been a top fan of your videos here in the Philippines, how can I purchase this kind of coatings, because when I try on Amazon it says it cannot be shipped here 😢
Great video. I can see this technology taking off. I feel a carpro video on theirs coming soon!
Thanks Wayne!
Been loving watching all of your videos here in the Philippines, how can I order some on this, because when I try on Amazon it says cannot be shipped here😓
I would say its a safe guess to say the diamond wheel protection would be good protection for the engine bay due to it formula having more heat resistant properties.
Correct.
I'm buying a new vehicle, Lexus RX, would you recommend that I put this product on the vehicle day #1? Or what product do you recommend that I use to protect the paint?
Protecting a new vehicle ad soon as you take delivery is always the best option.
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
Audi Q7: th-cam.com/video/t7HCBSVnizM/w-d-xo.html
@Pan The Organizer I love going through your end of year awards and last year, you rated the Carpro CQuartz UK 3.0 very high for three straight years. Do you like this product better than the Carpro CQuartz UK 3.0 for a ceramic coating?
Thanks pan. I’m due this spring thinking about this over crystal serum light.
We've used both, and prefer this one. Insane product rather pro offerings or consumer line.
Amazing info as always. Looks like a great product line! Thank you Sir.
Thanks for watching!
Not one to be applied outdoors so I’ll give it a miss. Thanks for explaining the different products though Pan
Although the brand doesn't recommend outdoor application, if you pick a day where it's 50-90F and 40-50% humidity, and you can work in the shade on a cool surface, you should be fine.
@@PanTheOrganizer thanks, I’ll add it to the one to consider list 😀
I wondering if you could use the Wheel kit for the paint. Also could you use it on your wngine and or rubber house wtc???
Hi Pan, thanks for another great video. I’d be curious to know how the glass coating compares to Gyeon Repel?
I didn't use that specific Gyeon Glass coating. I have tested their QuickView glass coating.
its crazy cuz the ngnt coatings always kill it in the torture test videos ive seen. Theyre always some of the best coatings.
Thanks for watching! 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 880,000 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.
hi Pan hope you doing well as always, its really cold Switzerland nowadays no time for car nevertheless I never miss your Videos
I am very surprised to my country made products you are introducing. I am very proud of it, I kindly request you do a coating demo either one of Diamond coating and durability. I do know well Swiss Made product if Swiss say then they do for sure so I believe what Diamond company say, As I use Fusso Coat 12 Moths according to your advice, But why not I try Diamond once.I am waiting for your Demo.
have a good time Pan
Khalid
Cheers Khalid!
Hey pan have you ever looked at the 3D nano pails? Nobody has covered them coherently yet but they’re a wonderful product especially for professionals trying to bring down costs
I haven't.
Très intéressant, en plus les prix sont très bons. Bien hate de voir les essaies/tests.
No curing or hour only would be so beneficial for me as I detail outside and have no garage. Would be great saying to a customer it's ready to be driven off right away .
Great video as usual Pan! I recently purchased Adams Ceramic Coating Advanced. Should I use Adams for the windows or do you think this is better options?
The Adam’s didn’t do that well on glass in my testing. I prefer dedicated glass coatings.
@@PanTheOrganizer wow! Good to know. I will be picking up a window kit. Can you do a window application demo please?