your video were great,.. no intro, no useless pictures, no loud BGmusic, just straight up with the demo and simple instructions... also thanks with the proper sub... with that sponge youve been used, i'll be able to use it on my motorcycle which has so much curves and it's so difficult to apply on it,..
Thank you very much for the kind words. Those yellow sponges really do make it nice and easy to apply these types of products, especially since any type of sponge or applicator pad that you use can't be re-used due to the ceramic coating hardening after.
I recently applied this to a 15yr old dark blue Jeep Grand Cherokee. First I washed, clay bared, compounded, and polished every paint surface that was going to be ceramic coated. Then I went over the same surfaces with Chemical Guys - Wipe Out to remove everything. I applied Mr. Fix the same way you did in your video except I used the sponge and applicator towel that came in the box because I still had one left. I applied it to a panel at a time, the only difference is I used a damp microfiber cloth to buff the panel after it flashed. I did this to my dark blue F150 the same process back in August and it's still beading water better than I expected for the price.
I had heard a damp low pile 320ish GDM microfiber cloth as the first full levelling buff after application was the way. This was then followed by a higher pile (plush) 300-350 gsm cloth similarly to how Joe buffed. Would there be a noticeable outcome between these methods.
I'm glad I could be of help. If there's anything else you'd like to see, just let me know and I'll do what I can to make a video for it. Thanks for the feedback. =)
Antonis Mavr. It’s one of the things I use my excess ceramic coatings for frequently. It’s not as great as an actual 2K clear coat, but it works far better than any wax or sealant.
Thanks for the video. Say after a year and i like to recoat. Assuming paint is good no swirls, just a wash decon iso wipe down and then apply the coating?
Correct, as long as it's still in good condition without any swirls or marks you would just do your decontamination and oil removal and able to re-apply the coating.
Small test areas are always a wonderful idea and helps people get the hang of how it's done. But honestly... When it comes to doing a whole car the best thing someone could do would be to get a spare car door or hood from a junk yard to learn on. Sadly I know not everyone is able to have that opportunity.
Sorry I'm a year late BUT, if it flashes s bit faster would you recommend leveling and buffing with s spritz of water on the towel. I'm from Perth Western Australia and temps here get up on the high side. I just don't want to get across the bonnet, come back to lightly buff and find i need to spend the afternoon with the polisher out. Also, your cloth appeared to be low pile 350gsm ish
The coating does not recommend use of water so I have not tested it, however I have heard positive remarks from others in the community that a spray of water on the towel before buffing does help if the coating has begun to tack up. Personally, if I was worried about temperatures causing the coating to dry, I would do smaller sections and buff them off before continuing with the full part that I was working on.
i am so confused... ive seen many videos where they say leave the ceramic coating on the car for nomore than 30seconds and then immedietely wipe with a microfibre cloth, but you left it on for about 4 or 5 minutes?
30 seconds would hardly give you time to apply the coating to a whole panel, so that'd be pretty hard to do in my opinion. The cure time for each ceramic coating is slightly different, so it does take a bit of trial and error to see exactly how long you have. Mr Fix has a slightly longer flash time, allowing you to go 4-5 minutes before buffing it off. Other factors such as temperature, humidity, and if you're working in direct sunlight can also affect how long you have before it flashes off.
It can be used on pretty much any surface. Textured surfaces require about five more coats to ensure you have a thick enough coating to be able to remove it in the future. Careful around any components that get hot, plastidip can only withstand temps up to 200f.
Man, I apologize I thought this comment was on a different video. So ignore the plastidip comment. With that said, yes it's safe for chrome, plastics, and glass.
@@fredzuccarelli I've personally enjoyed it as a nice little economic product. I'm also a fan of Autokcan's coatings and seem to last a bit longer, but I got a solid 2 years out of Mr Fix.
There are some TH-camr suggested for Mr.Fix 9h Ceramic coating u should spray some water on the paint surface before applying the coating and once done buff with 1st towel wet and lastly with a dry towel. So which is which now??
Daniel Solomon you definitely want to make sure the surface is dry, but you can use a very minimally damp towel to help level it off. I personally don’t like to use a damp towel, but it is an option.
@@danielsolomon1710 Yeah, I've seen a couple of videos of the same process there. I'd be hesitant to do so, as ceramic coatings can be very sensitive to humidity/moistness. If the surface is too wet (and what qualifies as too wet for the myriad of coatings that don't have good documentation?) it won't bond and adhere properly and can fail prematurely, or cloud up.
nandagiri rajesh if your car stays covered/in a garage most of the time, it’ll last up to a year with two layers. If it’s out in the sun/uncovered 24/7, it’ll last up to about 3 months with two layers.
@@JoeMartinMVC ahhkk wel said sir.yes its in india and we leave cars outside only(inside home without shade) hope ot doesnt make good impact then.will you recommend any product pls i can buy and that lasts 2yrs even its left outside too as per our conditons
nandagiri rajesh honestly, that’s very difficult to say. No coating will really survive that, some of the vastly more expensive coatings will get closer to a year, but even they will fail depending on the conditions. Personally, I’d go with at least 3 coats of Mr Fix and maintain it monthly with an SiO2 topper (a very cost effective and easy to use one is Turtle Wax Hybrid Ceramic Spray Coating, gray bottle with green label) and you’ll see about two years even with Mr Fix.
@@JoeMartinMVC ohkk understandable sir.thanks again for your kind information ..also i have a plan to use Car pro quartz 3.0(50ml).will share both mrfix 9h and other one results sir.thnks again.have a wondeful day sir.
was thinking about using this product too as it is quite available at where i'm at, how is the performance of the coating now (after about half a year since the video is uploaded)? and is it okay to apply on headlights and windshield too?
It's still going strong in regards to the protection it offers, though the beading has gone down a good bit. But the issue with beading is understanding what causes it. I'll be making a video about that in due time to address some of the concerns and misinformation about that. It is completely safe for headlights, windshields, and windows, just make sure you buff the product properly to not have streaking/hazing, as it will impact your visibility otherwise.
Nice video. You did 6 X’s on the hood. Should you have to buff it off after 3 mins at it flashes? How long did the product hold up for with all its qualities. I know it’s an inexpensive coating made in China but hear good things
With the temperature and humidity for when I made this video I wouldn't really need to wait more than a couple of minutes to begin buffing off the first section, as it would have been enough time for the product to begin flashing off. For complete beading it lasted about six months. The protective properties are still there, however due to dirt and contamination/road grime bonding to the surface it no longer beads like it used to.This is something that will happen with any coating applied and does not reflect any detriment of this particular product.
JoeMartinMVC thanks is for the reply. That makes sense. It’s good to see that product decently works. I’m sure without the contamination or f the surface and garage parking it would of lasted the year it’s designed for.
@@arthurschalick2362 Once you can no longer see the oil-slick look on it that typically indicates it has flashed enough to apply another coating. If you look at it while it's still wet it'll have a rainbow sheen.
Normally the drying time will be notably higher in a lower temperature situation, or if the air is very dry, or over 70% humidity. I know that sounds contradictory, but a relative humidity between 20-40% tends to be best for most of these non-UV curing ceramic coatings.
@@Thupacshakur08 when the ceramic coating is on and buffed level it should be pretty much invisible, just additional gloss between coated and uncoated surfaces. If you wait 24 hours after coating and buffing is the surface hydrophobic/bead up, or is it acting like an uncoated surface?
@@JoeMartinMVC Before I apply the ceramic coating i buffing my car.. after apply ceramic I wait 20mins to dry before I wipe microfiber .. but the ceramic is also wet when I wipe the ceramic is dissapear or what? Invisible? Or I buffing again to gloss
@@Thupacshakur08 normally after applying a ceramic coating you'll see the wet oily look of it, which are high spots. Those high spots will stay "wet" notably longer. You use your microfiber to wipe off the excess coating and level it, then buff the remaining ceramic until it looks, essentially, invisible. Ceramic coatings are meant to be only a few microns thick.
It's definitely still offering protection, though it is not as slick/hydrophobic as it used to be. But that's due to environmental reasons (sap, dust, debris, etc).
Hi. I am worried that if we buff it off like you did, is there any chance of wiping off the ceramic coat?? I tried it on two cars. First one I did without buffing and it left some horrible lines on some parts e.g the doors. Second time I tried buffing it off but still I could see some lines. It's still drying so would know the results by tomorrow :)
Good comment Ammar. If you were to apply a lot of pressure while wiping, yes it would take off the ceramic coating. But if you are using just the weight of the cloth to gently go over it, it will not wipe it off and just level out the surface so you don't have those lines from high spots.
@@JoeMartinMVC Thanks a lot!!! I'll let you know the result once it sets in. Also I'd like to know, the instructions I received with my ceramic coat (Mr fix 9h) said to use a moist towel to wipe off the excess coat. Now does that make any sense to you?
Ammar Bin Ahsaan they don’t put the full context around that instruction and really isn’t one I’m a fan of. You can use a very, very damp cloth to assist with leveling the coating, but I never recommend it. The recommendations for doing this are when the temperatures are over 20c to keep the product a bit cooler so it doesn’t completely flash and dry before being able to level it. However, this can also cause issues with hazing in the coating due to excess moisture getting trapped in it.
A garage isn't required, but definitely helps. If you don't have a garage to store it in it won't last as long, but if you use an SiO2 topper every couple of months it'll greatly increase the longevity.
Greetings! Yes you can. Depending on the temperature and humidity you will need to wait anywhere from 1 to 6 hours at minimum for the coating to cure enough for another layer. Once the coating is no longer tacky at all and your buffing cloth does not stick to the surface you can apply the next layer.
Protection-wise, it still is protecting the vehicle. As for hydrophobic properties, down to about 30%. This is not because of the coating failing or anything like that, it's due to surface level-contaminants bonding to the surface like normal. All ceramic coatings require regular cleaning and to be "topped off" with another product frequently to maintain their hydrophobic properties.
Great video, but I did get motion sickness following your hand and yellow sponge. There should be a warning to let people know they may want to exit the ride before it ends.
If you use the sponge without anything over it the sponge can add a lot of bubbles in to the finish if you apply too much pressure, otherwise the sponge works fairly well for maintaining a smooth application.
Thank you! I'm always amazed at how difficult some people insist that ceramic coatings are, but I've always found them to be pretty easy and straight forward as long as you follow the directions.
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Buddy you need to let people know to make sure car is clean and dry an any scratchs fixed as it will get locked under the coat. Also it is activated with water so you need to spray the area first. I WOUKD BECAREFUL BECAUSE YOUR DIRECTIONS ARE NOT CORRECT. ESPECIALLY FOR FIRST TIMERS. MAKE SURE YOU READ DIRECTIONS PROPERLY .
your video were great,.. no intro, no useless pictures, no loud BGmusic, just straight up with the demo and simple instructions... also thanks with the proper sub... with that sponge youve been used, i'll be able to use it on my motorcycle which has so much curves and it's so difficult to apply on it,..
Thank you very much for the kind words.
Those yellow sponges really do make it nice and easy to apply these types of products, especially since any type of sponge or applicator pad that you use can't be re-used due to the ceramic coating hardening after.
I recently applied this to a 15yr old dark blue Jeep Grand Cherokee. First I washed, clay bared, compounded, and polished every paint surface that was going to be ceramic coated. Then I went over the same surfaces with Chemical Guys - Wipe Out to remove everything. I applied Mr. Fix the same way you did in your video except I used the sponge and applicator towel that came in the box because I still had one left. I applied it to a panel at a time, the only difference is I used a damp microfiber cloth to buff the panel after it flashed.
I did this to my dark blue F150 the same process back in August and it's still beading water better than I expected for the price.
I'm glad to hear it's performed better than your expectations.
I had heard a damp low pile 320ish GDM microfiber cloth as the first full levelling buff after application was the way. This was then followed by a higher pile (plush) 300-350 gsm cloth similarly to how Joe buffed.
Would there be a noticeable outcome between these methods.
Very good teaching IAM about to start doing this in my garage and this will help me a lot .thank u very much
I've been trying to put ceramic on my cars for a minute now. Thanks for this!!!
I'm glad I could be of help. If there's anything else you'd like to see, just let me know and I'll do what I can to make a video for it. Thanks for the feedback. =)
I try coating to headlights after buffing them the result was fantastic and it last a lot
Antonis Mavr. It’s one of the things I use my excess ceramic coatings for frequently. It’s not as great as an actual 2K clear coat, but it works far better than any wax or sealant.
Thanks for the video. Say after a year and i like to recoat. Assuming paint is good no swirls, just a wash decon iso wipe down and then apply the coating?
Correct, as long as it's still in good condition without any swirls or marks you would just do your decontamination and oil removal and able to re-apply the coating.
Very informative! Thanks!
I like how this guy doesn’t use any gloves 🧤 good job 👏
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Who needs gloves if you don't get it on you?
I would suggest anyone who is not confident to do the side mirrors first.
Small test areas are always a wonderful idea and helps people get the hang of how it's done. But honestly... When it comes to doing a whole car the best thing someone could do would be to get a spare car door or hood from a junk yard to learn on. Sadly I know not everyone is able to have that opportunity.
Sorry I'm a year late BUT, if it flashes s bit faster would you recommend leveling and buffing with s spritz of water on the towel.
I'm from Perth Western Australia and temps here get up on the high side.
I just don't want to get across the bonnet, come back to lightly buff and find i need to spend the afternoon with the polisher out.
Also, your cloth appeared to be low pile 350gsm ish
The coating does not recommend use of water so I have not tested it, however I have heard positive remarks from others in the community that a spray of water on the towel before buffing does help if the coating has begun to tack up.
Personally, if I was worried about temperatures causing the coating to dry, I would do smaller sections and buff them off before continuing with the full part that I was working on.
i am so confused... ive seen many videos where they say leave the ceramic coating on the car for nomore than 30seconds and then immedietely wipe with a microfibre cloth, but you left it on for about 4 or 5 minutes?
30 seconds would hardly give you time to apply the coating to a whole panel, so that'd be pretty hard to do in my opinion.
The cure time for each ceramic coating is slightly different, so it does take a bit of trial and error to see exactly how long you have. Mr Fix has a slightly longer flash time, allowing you to go 4-5 minutes before buffing it off.
Other factors such as temperature, humidity, and if you're working in direct sunlight can also affect how long you have before it flashes off.
The cheap coatings like this takes longer time to flash than the expensive one that detailers use...
nice video.....im going to use this product on a new motorcycle. Can it be used on the plastics/chrome etc etc as well.....or is it for paint alone?
It can be used on pretty much any surface. Textured surfaces require about five more coats to ensure you have a thick enough coating to be able to remove it in the future.
Careful around any components that get hot, plastidip can only withstand temps up to 200f.
Man, I apologize I thought this comment was on a different video. So ignore the plastidip comment.
With that said, yes it's safe for chrome, plastics, and glass.
@@JoeMartinMVC thanks!!!! Looks like a pretty great product
@@fredzuccarelli I've personally enjoyed it as a nice little economic product. I'm also a fan of Autokcan's coatings and seem to last a bit longer, but I got a solid 2 years out of Mr Fix.
There are some TH-camr suggested for Mr.Fix 9h Ceramic coating u should spray some water on the paint surface before applying the coating and once done buff with 1st towel wet and lastly with a dry towel. So which is which now??
Daniel Solomon you definitely want to make sure the surface is dry, but you can use a very minimally damp towel to help level it off. I personally don’t like to use a damp towel, but it is an option.
@@JoeMartinMVC it's not only using damp towel they spray some water on the body before applying the coating
@@danielsolomon1710 Yeah, I've seen a couple of videos of the same process there. I'd be hesitant to do so, as ceramic coatings can be very sensitive to humidity/moistness. If the surface is too wet (and what qualifies as too wet for the myriad of coatings that don't have good documentation?) it won't bond and adhere properly and can fail prematurely, or cloud up.
Seems very clean n informatv.am planning to apli it on my new homda city 2020 dark brown. Wud you recommend it and how long does this last?
nandagiri rajesh if your car stays covered/in a garage most of the time, it’ll last up to a year with two layers.
If it’s out in the sun/uncovered 24/7, it’ll last up to about 3 months with two layers.
@@JoeMartinMVC ahhkk wel said sir.yes its in india and we leave cars outside only(inside home without shade) hope ot doesnt make good impact then.will you recommend any product pls i can buy and that lasts 2yrs even its left outside too as per our conditons
nandagiri rajesh honestly, that’s very difficult to say. No coating will really survive that, some of the vastly more expensive coatings will get closer to a year, but even they will fail depending on the conditions.
Personally, I’d go with at least 3 coats of Mr Fix and maintain it monthly with an SiO2 topper (a very cost effective and easy to use one is Turtle Wax Hybrid Ceramic Spray Coating, gray bottle with green label) and you’ll see about two years even with Mr Fix.
@@JoeMartinMVC ohkk understandable sir.thanks again for your kind information ..also i have a plan to use Car pro quartz 3.0(50ml).will share both mrfix 9h and other one results sir.thnks again.have a wondeful day sir.
nandagiri rajesh sounds perfect. You’re welcome, and I look forward to hearing your results.
was thinking about using this product too as it is quite available at where i'm at, how is the performance of the coating now (after about half a year since the video is uploaded)? and is it okay to apply on headlights and windshield too?
It's still going strong in regards to the protection it offers, though the beading has gone down a good bit. But the issue with beading is understanding what causes it. I'll be making a video about that in due time to address some of the concerns and misinformation about that.
It is completely safe for headlights, windshields, and windows, just make sure you buff the product properly to not have streaking/hazing, as it will impact your visibility otherwise.
Nice video. You did 6 X’s on the hood. Should you have to buff it off after 3 mins at it flashes? How long did the product hold up for with all its qualities. I know it’s an inexpensive coating made in China but hear good things
With the temperature and humidity for when I made this video I wouldn't really need to wait more than a couple of minutes to begin buffing off the first section, as it would have been enough time for the product to begin flashing off.
For complete beading it lasted about six months. The protective properties are still there, however due to dirt and contamination/road grime bonding to the surface it no longer beads like it used to.This is something that will happen with any coating applied and does not reflect any detriment of this particular product.
JoeMartinMVC thanks is for the reply. That makes sense. It’s good to see that product decently works. I’m sure without the contamination or f the surface and garage parking it would of lasted the year it’s designed for.
@@JoeMartinMVC How can you tell the coating is flashing off?
@@arthurschalick2362 Once you can no longer see the oil-slick look on it that typically indicates it has flashed enough to apply another coating. If you look at it while it's still wet it'll have a rainbow sheen.
Thank you
Always glad to help.
This stuff smells horrible did you use a respirator or anything? Would you recommend one?
I never noticed any sort of smell with it. Are you applying it by hand, or through a small sprayer?
@@JoeMartinMVC no I apply with a microfiber applicator product has a very strong solvent smell.
Suppose to work in sections not the whole hood
Why my ceramic is long time to dry? Any suggestion?
Normally the drying time will be notably higher in a lower temperature situation, or if the air is very dry, or over 70% humidity. I know that sounds contradictory, but a relative humidity between 20-40% tends to be best for most of these non-UV curing ceramic coatings.
@@JoeMartinMVCmy ceramic is Mr fix long time to dry after 20mins I wipe my car the ceramic is dissapear..any suggestion sir?
@@Thupacshakur08 when the ceramic coating is on and buffed level it should be pretty much invisible, just additional gloss between coated and uncoated surfaces. If you wait 24 hours after coating and buffing is the surface hydrophobic/bead up, or is it acting like an uncoated surface?
@@JoeMartinMVC Before I apply the ceramic coating i buffing my car.. after apply ceramic I wait 20mins to dry before I wipe microfiber .. but the ceramic is also wet when I wipe the ceramic is dissapear or what? Invisible? Or I buffing again to gloss
@@Thupacshakur08 normally after applying a ceramic coating you'll see the wet oily look of it, which are high spots. Those high spots will stay "wet" notably longer. You use your microfiber to wipe off the excess coating and level it, then buff the remaining ceramic until it looks, essentially, invisible. Ceramic coatings are meant to be only a few microns thick.
did you use dry sponge or did you wet the sponge before you pour that coat on it?
I prefer to use these types of sponges dry, as they are extremely soft and are able to spread the product very evenly.
How long is the curing time?
Fully cured is usually around 24 hours, but it's usually hardened enough to move the car within an hour.
How long did the coating last?
Right at 27 months.
Thanks for the video. Can you apply it twice for a stronger bond after the first application dries in 24-48hrs?
Yes you can. Depending on temperature and humidity you can even do it within just a few hours.
A year review? Still works mr fix?
It's definitely still offering protection, though it is not as slick/hydrophobic as it used to be. But that's due to environmental reasons (sap, dust, debris, etc).
Hi. I am worried that if we buff it off like you did, is there any chance of wiping off the ceramic coat?? I tried it on two cars. First one I did without buffing and it left some horrible lines on some parts e.g the doors. Second time I tried buffing it off but still I could see some lines. It's still drying so would know the results by tomorrow :)
Good comment Ammar. If you were to apply a lot of pressure while wiping, yes it would take off the ceramic coating. But if you are using just the weight of the cloth to gently go over it, it will not wipe it off and just level out the surface so you don't have those lines from high spots.
@@JoeMartinMVC Thanks a lot!!! I'll let you know the result once it sets in. Also I'd like to know, the instructions I received with my ceramic coat (Mr fix 9h) said to use a moist towel to wipe off the excess coat. Now does that make any sense to you?
Ammar Bin Ahsaan they don’t put the full context around that instruction and really isn’t one I’m a fan of. You can use a very, very damp cloth to assist with leveling the coating, but I never recommend it. The recommendations for doing this are when the temperatures are over 20c to keep the product a bit cooler so it doesn’t completely flash and dry before being able to level it.
However, this can also cause issues with hazing in the coating due to excess moisture getting trapped in it.
@@JoeMartinMVC Thank you!!! Really appreciate your prompt response...
How long does last
I got a bit over two years with it before it failed completely.
@@JoeMartinMVC not bad
I have no garage to keep the car
safe after the coating :(
A garage isn't required, but definitely helps.
If you don't have a garage to store it in it won't last as long, but if you use an SiO2 topper every couple of months it'll greatly increase the longevity.
Hi JoeMartin, can i apply multiple layer for more gloss. regret not watching your video earlier. now aot mark to remove >< greeting from Malaysia!
Greetings!
Yes you can. Depending on the temperature and humidity you will need to wait anywhere from 1 to 6 hours at minimum for the coating to cure enough for another layer. Once the coating is no longer tacky at all and your buffing cloth does not stick to the surface you can apply the next layer.
JoeMartinMVC yo thank you ! Have a nice day 😁
@@mengyap2783 You're welcome! You as well.
how is it lasting
Protection-wise, it still is protecting the vehicle. As for hydrophobic properties, down to about 30%. This is not because of the coating failing or anything like that, it's due to surface level-contaminants bonding to the surface like normal. All ceramic coatings require regular cleaning and to be "topped off" with another product frequently to maintain their hydrophobic properties.
Great video, but I did get motion sickness following your hand and yellow sponge. There should be a warning to let people know they may want to exit the ride before it ends.
if this sponge from ali or someone else from china i think it/s not good choice
If you use the sponge without anything over it the sponge can add a lot of bubbles in to the finish if you apply too much pressure, otherwise the sponge works fairly well for maintaining a smooth application.
Looks like you waited too long to level it off
Great, great video. There are people making this way too complicated.
Thank you! I'm always amazed at how difficult some people insist that ceramic coatings are, but I've always found them to be pretty easy and straight forward as long as you follow the directions.
The only wrong it’s
You need put gloves on ✌🏼💪🏼🔥🙏🏼👍🏼
I honestly have been waiting for someone to comment about needing to put shoes on for the video. lol
No gloves...hmmm...🤭
Matt Gavin no shoes either, which I’m amazed no one has called me out on.
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Buddy you need to let people know to make sure car is clean and dry an any scratchs fixed as it will get locked under the coat.
Also it is activated with water so you need to spray the area first. I WOUKD BECAREFUL BECAUSE YOUR DIRECTIONS ARE NOT CORRECT. ESPECIALLY FOR FIRST TIMERS.
MAKE SURE YOU READ DIRECTIONS PROPERLY .