Hyundai Ioniq 5 P45. UK Review. Part 4. Gravity Gold Matte Paint. Protection Required!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 มิ.ย. 2024
- The matte finish of the Gravity Gold paintwork on my P45 requires a lot more TLC than “normal” paint. I was unaware of this. There were not many paint colour options to choose from during the pre-ordering process in any case. Was not even sure what it would actually look like in real life, but the pictures made it look more like a silvery gold colour.
So now I was going to have this matte paint protected. Which meant having the car “Detailed”. Never had a car detailed or had paint protection before. All new to me.
Which may mean that I am now almost a full-on “TH-camr!”😂😂
Was highly recommended a local detailer Richard. Based in Cardiff, South Wales.He very kindly agreed to allow me to film the whole paint protection process. Please check out his website,twitter & Facebook pages..
www.cardetailingfinish.co.uk
The word “Meticulous” does not fully cover what he does..
Over 6 and a half hours of work edited down to around 20 minutes!
This was soooo relaxing to watch. Really nice to see an artisan-like approach to detailing cars. Loved the way he took his time with the wiping/coating applications. So soothing to watch. To top it all off - no annoying music.
Thanks for the video Mark. Great work by Richard 👏 I have ordered the same colour (on purpose) but have no experience of matte paint on cars. Looks great but definitely having second thoughts given the work involved in the upkeep 🤔
Very satisfying to watch and listen to, and (13:24) yes, i'd be definitely in the zen-comfort-zone there, polishing off the material. Well, I'd be, of course, this is some work and also some business to run off of this... so, thanks to both of you...
This was such a relaxing video to listen to. Almost like an ASMR video. I actually napped to it playing in the background.
I think that is a compliment. If it was, Thank you. Although it was not my intention to help you fall asleep😉.
@@markymarkreviews haha yes it was a compliment!
This is particularly useful, thankyou, as I've ordered moonshot grey, and don't live far from Penarth.
Loved watching this, my gravity gold is being delivered on Thursday and so excited. However, like you said at the start of the video i had no idea about matte finishes either and now pannicking, especially as I am leasing mine... gulp .... scratches .... gulp
I know what you mean. I hope that it is not as bad as everyone is making out or just urban myths! . As if it is the case why do car manufacturers even offer it as a paint finish?! Loads of hassle for no reason. Hopefully this paint protection does the job. PPF (film) would have been even better but cost thousands not hundreds. Not for me! MM
@@markymarkreviews worth doing especially to Satin finishes...
They are not Matt really....
Done exactly the same thing - ordered Gravity gold without knowing the maintenance behind it. How have you found it so far? I'm also leasing it..
@@jeremyzachariah3405 2000 miles in and all good so far. Its not a really strong matte finish in my opinion, more of a satin lol
@@kilroyfilms7590 ok that's made me feel a little better - how often do you wash it + how? If you don't mind me asking
Re the pigeons. Get the gaps round the edge of the solar filled. I had a big nesting problem, and as I use the roof for drinking water had to do something. Put bird wire all round (there are specific plastic net applications also) and washed the whole solar with detol solution. Its their poo smell they come back too, and disinfectant removes that smell. They one reconnects the down pipes to the rainwater tank...
When I wash my Gravity Gold P45 I tend to use a hand held Car detailing Blower connected via the V2l External adapter (if no easy access to an electric point) to blow off most of the water, then I use very high quality microfibre cloths to wipe the car dry.
Yes. Going to have to invest in some high quality micro fibre cloths. MM
Get mine delivered on Tuesday well happy, i will be using mine for Uber in Cardiff.
Will be excellent as a taxi/Uber. Rides like a limo. (Smooth and quiet). Lots of space and legroom in the front and the back. And the boot space is ok. MM
Hi, great video and love the color, would you say it’s more silver with maybe the slightest hint of gold or more gold with a slight hint of silver?
Thanks for the feedback. The colour depends on the light. In neutral light definitely looks champagne (gold with a hint of silver). In bright direct low sun looks flat grey! Other times mostly silver. It is not just this colour as the Olive Green that the P45 was available in also looks very different depending on the light. MM
Keep us posted how well this last. I love the matte - but I’m really lazy w washing our cars, so matte wouldn’t work for us.
Lovely video
What’s the price of this process please . Also thanks for sharing get mine Tuesday
Thank you !
You just convinced me to never buy a car with matte finish 👍
Yes. I have come to the same conclusion ! I have no idea why such a finish is offered on cars. MM
Exposure of video is fine for me. Nicely edited and narrated Mark.
Amazing
Hi Marky, I also have a Gravity Gold I-5 P45, could you share how much the detailing cost? I see the Gtechniq C1 Crystal Lacquer cost £250 for a small bottle, plus a day's work applying this product! Many thanks in advance!
Always difficult to advise as depends on what part of the country you are in and the specific detailer’s overheads etc. But as a guide (and I had more than 1 quote) aim for under £500 seems to be a reasonable target. I didn’t get any special discount for mine as agreed the price before I decided I would ask to film the process.
@@markymarkreviews Thanks, that sounds worthwhile having done!
Great video 👍
Just wondering what is the comfort level in this car ie seats? Suspension? Back support? l compared to other cars you have owned.
Thanks Michael
The leather seats in the P45 are excellent. Firm but very very adjustable with lumbar support and foot rest. Regularly spend hours in the seat without any back pains or tiredness after a journey. They are also ventilated as well as heated. Just a shame there was no “massage” function as well for the complete set!
@@markymarkreviews If there are seats with massage function, but are only available in the superior version with a more complete equipment.
Matt paint looks amazing but scares the shit out of me and I'm a detailer hobbyist myself.
So I'm interested to see how a mid range car handles it in the real world.
It's a wide car and if it takes a knock there's no pulling it it out or touching it up.
Every TH-cam video screams don't do it!
Keep us updated ❤️
Exactly. I was even hoping all the warnings about matte paint may be urban myths! Why any car is offered with it is beyond me as you can argue it is not fit for purpose (as a paint finish on a car which has to live out in the real world) . Time will tell. MM
@@markymarkreviews so, how about it? Is it really need extra attention in matte finish? I'm ordering this gold matte color and i'll use it daily.. should i go with this color or the usual metallic?
@@aryo7781 Matte paint is apparently harder to repair and get a exacting finish after scratches, scuffs and dings, hence the extra protection. Paint and car still look great after 8 months with the ceramic paint protection and is easy to keep clean, but I have not had any scrapes or dents which may depend on other car drivers and not me!
Very nice
How does the coating last ? Did you apply PPF later ?
This Gtechniq ceramic coating lasts "up to 5 years". No PPF for me. Car now almost 2 years old and still looks good.
Just ordered an ionic 5 and unfortunately they only had gravity gold left so I'm now a little worried. Have you found the rear window clears the rain more easily with the coating?
What spec did you go for - I think the 73 rwd premium is what I’m leaning towards - the ultimate seems a stretch in london
@@serpercival2018 ultimate. I really wanted the HUD. However I'm not currently sure if I'm going to go through with the order. I might decide to cancel and reorder in 12-18 months time.
Wie lange hält die versiegelung
nice
I’ve got a feeling this is the same place that did Richyvida’s Africa Twin
Hi Mark. I'm a bit confused. Is this guy cleaning your car or putting a protective coat on? I picked up the same car this morning... have to say I was a bit disappointed that the gold is actually silver? I also has no idea the matte finish needed special attention - my dealer (croydon) failed to mention that!!!
Yes. It is a silvery gold but depends on the light. The colour was exactly what I was hoping it would be. Not too gold or silver. But something in between ! A ceramic coating was put on. Think of it like nail varnish. A hard protective layer. The car needs to be meticulously cleaned before it is applied otherwise any dirt or grit would get sealed in after the ceramic application. It does not stop the car getting dirty. But protects the Matt finish paint. But makes cleaning really easy as surface water and dirt does not cling as easily to the bodywork. MM
@@markymarkreviews Great thank you Mark - having paid 50k for this beast I guess some TLC on the body is a must. Can I ask what that cost and where?
@@davidbuchan2224 This was done in South Wales. Pricing is difficult as depends where you live in the country I suspect. But if you keep a guide price of around £500 in your head then quotes can be lower or a bit higher will get quoted to you. I have never had such an expensive “car wash” before! But a lot cheaper than PPF. (Paint Protection film). MM
@@markymarkreviews excellent - thanks very much Mark. No doubt London will be double. sigh.
@@davidbuchan2224 I am from London originally. Probably will be more expensive but you never know! More competition in London I suspect. This guy in South Wales had excellent reviews (word of mouth) and on Facebook. So try via Google car detailers near to you. And you tend to get a feel for professionalism when you go and visit them. MM
I’ve ordered a Matt grey and will have a ceramic coat applied, just a bit worried it won’t fit in the garage, looks bigger than my Focus
It is a lot bigger than a Focus. It is just over 4.6m long and pretty wide. The Matt grey looks great. Was not an option when I got the P45 though. MM
@@markymarkreviews I’m going to get the salesman to bring it round to my house if he can get it in the garage and get out from the car , done deal, if not I’ll have to cancel
why not use ppf, this ceramic coating wont last long from what they say.
I have a gold one coming in spain, the 1st one of the top line, in january, 3 months late....
The two bucket method, at least as I understand and do, is a bucket of shampoo with grit guard, and a second bucket of clean water. The idea you wash your 'lambs wool' wash mit in the clean water and then wipe it over the grit guard in the shampoo bucket, thus preventing any grit from the car being wiped from one panel over another to eliminate scratches.
Never seen what your guy has done before or nor can I see the point of what he's doing as he's just wiping the wash mit from one panel to the next without cleaning it first. Additionally and whilst I may be wrong with a matte finish, but he has made no attempt at all to correct the paintwork of any existing swirls or surface scratches or prep the paint for best adhesion of the sealant.
I'm sorry but from my experience of Detailers it should be a far more extensive job as otherwise you are just sealing in any paint imperfections. The normal price for this level of work should start at least at £500, I hope your guy didn't charge you anywhere near that.
Finally, whilst just my opinion, the claims of these paint sealant products is vastly over estimated at years, and bird droppings need to be removed ASAP to avoid etching the lacquer regardless of a sealant. I use a Cannuba based wax 'Swissvax Best of Show' which may only last a few months, but then can be reapplied by me rather than having to pay for another sealant application.
Sorry to be so critical, and of course it's your car and money and if you're happy then that is all that really matters!
Totally agree with all you have said... I prefer the detail my self approach then have PPF applied to at least the whole front section of car... This is more expensive but its resistant to small stone chips and all bird droppings etc.
I feel I have to reply to this. This video was about the matte paint finish on my car. Matte paint detailing is very different from conventional metallic or pearlescent finishes. You even say in your response that you “may be wrong” concerning MATTE finishes! You are! You cannot machine buff a Matte finish. It damages it. No clay bars either. It is an abrasive and would permanently scratch and damage it. And WAX would give the matte finish a shiny look. And ruin it! I don’t mind you criticising me as I am new to this TH-cam process, and with constructive criticism I can hopefully improve and get better at it. I cannot accept your criticism of, or your view that the detailer did not seem to do a good job! He has probably forgotten more about detailing over the last, almost, 20 years than you probably already know! Remember, people give him boats and yachts to paint correct and detail (Hint: boats and yachts can be much more expensive than a typical car), let alone the usual Ferraris etc and vintage Jags. But then you compound your statement by saying that you hope I did not pay him that much for his work. I did not mention pricing in the video as this will vary across the country and in other countries abroad. But the price was incredibly reasonable. Matte cars are best detailed straight away before they get damaged during normal use. And I also mentioned in the description and narration that the video was heavily edited so you may not see all parts of the process and what he did. Although I am sure there would have people quite happy to sit through six and a half hours of video! Saying all of that I think we (you and me!) would both probably agree that we have no idea why matte finishes are offered on cars at all. They are too much of a hassle to keep looking good. Hence the reason for this video. And this paint protection process. PPF would have been even better but cost a few thousand pounds….No way! Not for me. This GTechnique C1 ceramic protection (recommended for matte paint finishes! ) comes with a 5 year guarantee and free annual inspections. Hope that helps!MM
@@markymarkreviews well said
@@markymarkreviews in view of your response, I feel it would be worthwhile leaving some comments.
1. You speak about what your friend the Detailer has forgotten in twenty years. If you Google ‘two bucket wash method’ you will see as I described, the purpose is to clean the ‘Mit’ between applications to the vehicle in order to prevent grit etc from one cleaned panel being wipe over the next, thereby preventing scratches etc to the surface. Maybe pass that information on to your guy in case he’s ‘FORGOTTEN’. It really doesn’t matter whether he details yachts boats cars or even Jumbo jets the facts remain!
2. You presume to make assumptions as to my knowledge base without knowing anything about my not twenty years experience, but some THIRTY years! Whilst I accept it’s not relevant, I can send you via an appropriate medium photos of my own car- a Maserati, in order for you to examine my level of ‘work’ in terms of car maintenance.
3. You explain you are new to running a TH-cam channel, again only my opinion, but being hostile to those that watch your channel, and I have watched your other videos on your new Hyundai which I found pretty informative, is not going to endear you to your audience.
4. Finally, I wouldn’t rely on the assurances of a ceramic coating provider, if you find bird droppings, and don’t clean them off, I think you will be disappointed if you think they will rectify the resulting damage to the paintwork.
Thanks Mark. What is your average fuel economy for this car? Do you use both motorway and town roads much?
Am on a motorway journey at present. Stopped off at an Ionity for a just in case pit stop. HEAVY fog has descended on the motorway. Temp now 14degC and efficiency dropped to 3.1 mi/kWh 🙁. Overall average indicated so far 3.7mi/kwh- mix of roads. But temperatures been warm since collection. Don’t think efficiency will be brilliant in the winter but heat pump on P45 May come in to its own a bit then. MM
@@markymarkreviews So basically a 259 mile tank maximum range then?
Yes. Something like that. Urban speeds using the i-pedal mode will probably get you over 300 miles as the regen is excellent and efficiency is impressive at low speeds. But not looking forward to the motorway range come winter. Will keep you all posted. The non P45s will be better as a bit lighter (probably by well over 100kg) and the 19” wheels instead of 20” wheels will always help efficiency.
@@markymarkreviews One last question please Mark... I did a test drive in this car during the summer. Was impressed and as the car is so quiet, the road noise via the tyres stood out. Was your car fitted with low noise tyres?
@@petertwiss4215 They are 20” Michelin 255/45 R 20 Michelin Pilot Sport “EV” tyres. So I would think the EV branding would mean better efficiency or noise reduction or both. At speed and on old rough tarmac they can make noise but not at a pitch that is tiring. On smoother tarmac or urban speeds it is incredibly refined. 19” wheels will always be better in this regard. MM.
Can you choose between solar roof and glass roof in max full equipment?
No just a project 45 add on. No option to add in the uk
Hyundai for some bizarre reason are not offering the Vision glass roof on any Ioniq in the UK. Seems to be readily available in other countries though. I am sure this will become an option or standard fit on some trim levels in the future. They did the same with the Kona in the UK. And as Owen has already said, the solar roof was a P45 standard fitment only. Definitely generates electricity from solar. 4.5kW so far since I have owned the car. I just hope it IS topping up the 12V battery and the main 72.6 kWh battery as Hyundai says it does. It works even when the car is off/not being used. So if sat out in the sun it should be doing it’s job. MM
Costs?
I know from matte finishes on sport bikes that you shouldn’t wax them because it will reverse the matte look. Also electric vehicles shouldn’t go through soft touch car washes. It can misalign sensors and damage other things. In fact, some manufacturers recommend against even touch-less car washes.
Yes. Am not really sure why matte finishes are given to certain colours on cars at all! More hassle than their worth.
Not sure if it’s just me but I can’t get the video to play. Your others are working fine. Just says ‘something went wrong, tap to retry’
Same here. Also had recent feedback saying video is over exposed and unwatchable. But has been fine to watch for the previous few days. Must be some TH-cam glitch/weirdness going on. Hopefully will rectify itself at some point. It may work if you search for the video using the search box and putting in Hyundai Ionic 5 detail or some such. May work that way. This issue is out of my control. MM
@@markymarkreviews can you comment on how your paint and the upkeep to this point in ownership has been? I cannot access your video it will not load but am considering ordering the sister car (EV06 in matte gray). I do live in a cold climate (Buffalo NY) and worried about the winter months with the salt.
@@littlebigbrother7279 Paint still looks brand new. Water droplets are still “beading” (forming nice little balls on the panel surfaces which roll off) during rain. The car can still look dirty over time but I just wash it normally with a sponge/car shampoo etc and looks back to brand new again. 8,500 miles in now. If the video cannot be watched your computer software or YT app software may need updating. MM
Hi Marky, is it doable to do this protection DIY?
Probably. But after purchasing the kits and the time taken to apply it correctly over such a length of time, you will probably not save much. But if you are experienced in car detailing anyway, it may be worth a try.
Do the European versions have solar panels on the roof?! Wow!
Yes. But only on the initial limited edition P45 version which came fully loaded! MM
Very nice indeed.. Apologies for noticing but I’d discard my wristwatch if I was detailing in such detail.. Fantastic results though.
This should be labelled pigeon watching and washing the ioniq5
Did he use the power Lance on the solar roof
I think so? But lightly as harder to hold the Lance above your head and point it downwards. Same with most cars. Especially so with a higher roofed vehicle like the I5. Easier to jet wash the wheels and sides etc. So just a light sprinkle. The panels are still functioning normally. Just under 6kW generated by the solar panels so far. Car now 3 weeks old. MM
@@markymarkreviews ok thanks ,I too have the 45 and I was just wondering wether it needed any specific cleaning in regard the solar panels.
@@neilm84b97 Hyundai have not specified anything special, but like normal solar panels they are designed to be pretty weather proof and to be brush cleaned etc. But with this car I think I would only use soft cloths etc to rub bird mess off etc. and normal shampoos etc. if needed.
Very very nice, money £600?????
For me this video is unwatchable. The contrast is very high. This is the only video I had a problem with. Maybe you can upload another version of it? Otherwise good work. I like how you present this car.
I have been informed that this may be because your software is not up to date on your device. Or please try another device. Either Apple or Android or vice versa. Or laptop etc. Hope that helps. MM
BLUE PEARL IS THE BEST COLOR
But did he hoover inside? 😀
😂😀
They pigeons will eventually nest under the panels.
Think they have already! Just hope they don’t start picking apart the wiring! My panels have SolarEdge optimisers on them so I can keep a check on the individual panel outputs and how they are functioning via the SE app. If they do start to play up will have to put mesh around them. I find it amazing that mesh etc is not a standard fitment during solar installs, to prevent eventual nesting issues.
Exposure on this video, way too bright for me. Could not see the words you added on the screen due to over exposure, otherwise great content
Hi Rhys, The over exposure issue seems to be a TH-cam glitch affecting some users. I have not seen how it looks myself as looks normal to me, but one or two viewers have said the same but plenty more who say it looks normal! You may have to try searching for the video via the YT search bar and see if it plays normally going that route. Thanks for the feedback.MM
This video won’t play it’s got a run time of 0:00/0:00
If there have been any issues with watching an upload, it has always been due to the users individual software (possibly an update is due etc) or phone/tablet or PC issues, or such like. Try on another device? It has had a few thousand views so far. Hope that helps. MM
Utterly unwatchable! What did you you do to the recording? I cant see a thing!
This seems to be a YT glitch affecting some people. I guess it is massively overexposed? It filmed normally and appears normal as has been watched by many others without issue. Try entering the video title in to the YT search box and it may play normally via that route. I hope so. MM
Wow... Sorry, but I had to turn the video off as it is SO overexposed. Couldn't see anything, however the preview thumbnail on the progress bar looked better. Very weird.
That’s a bit worrying as just had somebody else comment on that as well. It has been up for 4 days now and no previous comments like that after 5000 or so views so I wonder if it’s a YT glitch as has looked perfectly normal over the previous few days. MM
@@markymarkreviews I thought I would point it out for you. I have the Kia EV6 GT-Line S on order at the moment, and I was so tempted to go with the matte silver colour as it looks amazing, but I was worried about the upkeep and also the resellability, so ended up going with Batman Black... HA HA!!. Congrats on your awesome new car though, the I5 is absolutely amazing!
I have just checked my end and film is normally exposed and watchable. May be try again later or check your settings? I agree, all a bit weird.
@@NickPowellPhotography EV6 looks really nice. Hyundai/Kia really sticking it to the established players. And the EV6 has the bigger battery and slightly more realistic real world range. Another great addition to the EV market place. Matte paint seems to be more hassle than it’s worth. Don’t know how much of it is urban myth ( to keep it looking good). I am sure the EV6 looks great in any colour. 👍 MM
@@markymarkreviews I think the main thing to do is make sure that you are using specific products for matte paintwork. Chemical Guys do a really good matte paint cleaning range, so might be worth a look. Also, keep a packet of water wipes for babies in the car, to use to spot clean any bird poo or bugs off. :)
Get your facts right about Matte paint before you do these videos
But what are the facts? I came here to find out
Buy an EV and save the planet, then flush gallons of cleaning solvents into the sewers. Lovely