How To Install Ethos Graphene Matrix Coating | Ethos Car Care
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- In this video, Tim walks you through the steps to properly clean, prepare and install our Graphene Matrix Coating.
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HOW TO PREP FOR APPLICATION
✔️Clean any loose dust, dirt and contaminants from the surface.
✔️Clay bar any rough embedded contaminants from the surface to ensure no impurities interfere with the coatings properties.
✔️Polish/Compound to remove any paint defects in the form of scratches, swirl marks and oxidation. Graphene Matrix is a semi permanent coating so once applied any defects will remain sealed underneath.
✔️Deep clean any polish oils or residues from the surface that could inhibit the bonding process using Ethos Detox.
Prep:
-Clean any loose dust, dirt and contaminants from the surface.
-Clay bar any rough embedded contaminants from the surface to ensure no impurities interfere with the coatings properties.
-Polish/Compound to remove any paint defects in the form of scratches, swirl marks and oxidation. Graphene Matrix is a semi permanent coating so once applied any defects will remain sealed underneath.
-Deep clean any polish oils or residues from the surface that could inhibit the bonding process using Ethos Detox.
-Remove any residual water that can be hiding underneath panel gaps, headlights or taillights that could drip out and affect the coating cure process.
Installation Notes
-Temperature and humidity can play a big factor in “flash” time (Time between application and when the coating is ready to be wiped off). We recommend applying in temperatures between 65-75*. In higher temperatures flash time will be expedited so first test using a small section to determine workability before moving onto the rest of the vehicle.
-Graphene Matrix can be applied to any painted, plastic or glass surface (including windshield).
Application Instructions:
Make sure the surface has been completely cleaned and decontaminated with Ethos Detox. The cleaner the surface, the better the bond!
-Shake bottle well.
-Apply a few drops of Graphene Matrix onto your applicator until evenly covered.
Starting with horizontal / top surfaces first, applying in straight lines slightly overlapping from one line to the next. Work in small areas approximately 3’x3’ or the size of a door or half a hood at a time. Temperature and humidity will determine coverage areas allowable between application and removal.
-Applicators should glide smoothly on the surface while laying down an even layer of coating. If the applicator starts to drag or the application becomes inconsistent, apply additional drops to the applicator.
-Immediately after application, You will notice a “Rainbow Effect” (More prevalent on dark colors) while the applied coating bonds to the surface. Roughly 1-3 min after application, the “Rainbowing” will start to turn into a haze/fog, this means the coating is ready for removal. (Temperature and humidity will affect this time, higher temp and humidity will greatly expedite the flash time)
-As a rule of thumb, it is better to wipe off too soon, rather than too late. Removing the coating too late can lead to a tougher wipe off or the potential for streakiness or high spotting.
-Using high quality microfiber towels, thoroughly wipe down the section to remove the Graphene Coating residue. Use small, circular motions and little to no pressure during removal. Be sure to check adjacent panels to make sure you haven’t “pushed” excess coating to other areas. (We recommend using a flashlight or smartphone light for inspection to make sure every bit of residue is gone. If you fail to remove all of the residue, it will become a dark spot once it cures)
-Let the coating fully dry / cure for at least 48 hours before allowing it to get wet. If layering, allow one hour minimum cure time between first and second coat.
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now THIS is the vids i want to see from ethos on a regular basis. id love to just watch tim detail.
We can make that happen if people would like to watch that process.
Looks great. Easy to apply and awesome result. Graphene is the future for sure
Awesome!!
Pretty straight forward.. you explained very well 👍🏼
Hell ya so glad ethos is doing well I really love there products.
Thank you Logan, really appreciate that! Glad to hear your loving the products.
Great product I will be using it on my vehicle great demonstration really appreciate it thank you
Hey Tim, it's Tim! I just ordered my 1st bottle of Graphene from you.
Looking forward to trying it out & hopefully using it on many cars! :-)
Thanks Tim! Great name too! Let us know how it goes
Just finished applying the coating on my Ram pickup had a slight issue with leaving the product on one of the panels too long. I contacted ethos and they were able to help me out with getting the problem resolved. Truck looks awesome . I'll be doing my other vehicle with this coating as well
I had Ethos Graphene Matrix coating applied to our new pickup truck. It looks great!
The hardest part, was my insisting on keeping it garaged for two full days afterwards! 😁
Tim, great video
Thanks Mike!
Just purchased it. Hopefully a complete novice like myself can apply it!
Excellent informative video ✊I’m familiar with applying ceramic coatings and this looks like a better option. I will of course try it on my Camaro SS first before doing it on customers vehicles.Thanks for the video ✊💎
Sounds great, then you will also be able to show your customers the results you achieved on your vehicle.
Just got my 50ml bottle!! Wooo 🤘🤘🤘
Nice video!
1) What would be the regular maintenance and with what products?
2) Do the towels need to be discarded?
3) What surfaces other than paint are ok to coat and what durability? (wheels, trim, glass, ppf, etc)
4) How the gloss and shine compares with SiO2 coatings?
5) If water spots happen, how do I take them off?
Thanks!
1) Regular maintenance would consist of routine washing with our Ceramic Shampoo and topping with our Defy.
2) Yes, or rotate them to wheels or interior surfaces
3) Any surface with similar durability
4) Great, if not better!
5) Chemical water spot remover or a light polish if they're etched.
I'm ready.
Your box should be there sometime this decade :/
Yes we like that, can it be sprayed on....thx Tim.🇬🇧
Tim this is a great informative video! I’m guessing you want a low nap microfiber for wipe off? I read the other question about windows, but can this be applied to the plastic trim and wheels, and if taken care of/ maintained throughout the year with a Graphene detailer how long can we reasonably expect this to last?
48 hours in Florida in the summer always brings rain. Can we safely say 12 hours before exposing it to rain will be ok? I’m not trying to pin you down on every possibility just safe practices before giving it back to the customer. Thank you again for a great video. Russ at Perfect Shine of Jax.
Thanks Russel, really glad you found some value!
Yes, low nap is best as it has a little more "Bite" without grabbing onto the coating.
Yes Glass and Trim are perfectly safe for it to be applied to.
We stand behind the 5 year metric with ongoing maintenance, regardless if it is garaged or not.
12 hours should definitely be fine for rain water, I'd avoid any hard sprinkler water or exposure to chemicals.
How well do you think this will work on boats that are not kept in the water? That are just used for skiing and tubing and then put back in the garage. Would this dramatically cut down on hard water buildup? Thanks in advance for the answer ~Paul
I have used this coating for the past year or so and I am satisfied with results. The only downside is if you make the mistake of waiting too long to remove...those high spots are a challenge to remove. Durable with great luster.
Glad to hear Cory, it can definitely be tough to remove a high spot so best to be sure and take things slow.
My truck has some factory decals, both glossy and matte finish, including a particularly large matte finish decal on the hood. Is the graphene safe to apply over this? Also, how would you recommend prepping that area? Thanks.
HI some like Apex use crosshatch, what is safest for smooth look, black car will show everything thanks.
I am planning to get this. So you don't wipe off when it rainbows like ceramic but you wait for it to haze up then wipe of, correct? Tks
Anything different when you do this over the PPF parts of the vehicle?
hey ethos love your products but do you have products for sale in trinidad and tobago
Can you apply this to the WHOLE CAR, like the grill, lights and emblems aka ( plastic pieces) ?. Love the video.
Literally any surface except for fabrics!
@@ethoscarcare do you recommend using them on plasti dipped wheels as well?
Can you put over existing ceramic coating?
That’s awesome that you guys have already posted an instructional video for this coating! I’m excited to pick this up soon. Is there any evidence that applying two coats will increase durability by a significant amount? To my understanding, a graphene coating consists of one single layer on the paint surface but I can be mistaken!
Yes, two layers is recommended for maximum protection and longevity. Not so much to build up extra thickness but to ensure more even coverage of the layer and to fill in any potential "thin" or "missed" spots during the first application.
Ethos Car Care Thanks for the quick response that definitely clarifies things!
How long do you wait before applying a second layer of coating?
Applied 2 coats and loving this stuff! During a THOROUGH check in the sun, I found one high spot the size of a dime 2 days after curing, would a light polish be the way to remove it?
Glad to hear!
Yes, any high spots can be lightly polished away until leveled to the surrounding coating.
My sister said she'll buy two bottles - one for me - if you do another tutorial with your shirt off? Don't shoot the messenger! Thanks for the informative video.
Wow, that looks like a fantastic product, Tim! I have seen some GREAT reviews of it so far. I do have a quick question. I just recently bought a new 2021 vehicle and put on two coats of Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray Coating, which I've been maintaining with their HS Ceramic Wash & Wax and their Ceramic Wet Wax as a drying aid. If I wanted to try the Ethos Graphene Matrix Coating, what would I need to do to remove the TW products? I don't really need paint correction, so I'd rather not polish unless it was absolutely necessary. Plus, all of this is new to me, and polishing is a bit out of my comfort zone right now. If there is a simple way to remover the old TW products without the polishing step, that would be great. Thanks!
Add some regular car soap and add a bit of dish soap as well
Can I use a micro suede applicator so products not wasted in the microfibre ??
How would I go prepping the top of my car since it is vinyle wrapped in matte black with a gloss design from front to back? And great video! Can't wait to get mine in!
You would go about the same steps of cleaning and decontaminating. Unfortunately you cannot clay bar or polish matte vinyl, so you would skip this step and go from cleaning to Detox before coating application.
@@ethoscarcare Sounds good! Thanks looking forward to applying this on my wheels for sure also!
I bought the kit and it doesn't have the clay bar in it, do you recommend that?
Just wondering what is your preference on the brand of compound and polish you use for paint correction before applying the graphene coating.
We have our own for internal use and development but do recommend Shine Supply or Scholls Concepts.
Realistically how long would this coating last in say Alberta Canada where we have harsh winters and irregular weather constant.
Realistically 5 years in your climate, winter is harsh but with its really high chemical resistance should have no problems facing wet/snowy conditions.
when is ethos coming out with an actual clay bar?
What do you recommend for maintenance after applying the coating? Can it be maintained like other ceramic coatings?
Yes, it can be maintained just like other ceramic coatings. You can use a product like CarPro reset to wash, we recommend our Ceramic Shampoo and Defy to maintain.
You mentioned polishing swirl marks .. if you polish the car, then use the detox spray, wouldn’t this remove the polish?
Will the 30ml bottle be able to do two coats on a full size crew max tundra?
50ml will be a better option for a full size pickup.
Can I apply over an existing Si02 coating? using the Ethos method of wash/decon etc. Would your product bond? or do I need to remove the "The Last Coat"?
Hey Brian, it cannot be paired on top of any other sio2 product. TLC is a water based sealer and will not be compatible with a true Graphene coating.
Do the microfiber buff off towels need to be discarded like with SiO2 coatings?
I have the same question
@@d201120112011 We would recommend they get downgraded to wheel or interior cleaning.
How often would you suggest switching to a new microfiber per vehicle when removing the coating?
You will start to notice when the towel becomes saturated with coating. It'll feel slightly damp to the touch as well as spread and not remove the coating as easily. You should be going through about 2-3 towels per application.
If you coat the inside of your wheels before the tires are mounted/balanced will the weights stick?
Yes they should, most wheel shops will use an abrasive or adhesion promoter to make sure the adhesive sticks.
What happens if you forget to wipe off for about 30 minutes how do I remove haze
How often do you recommend the maintenance should be carried out on the vehicle after the coating has been applied?
Standard maintenance in the form of cleaning should be performed consistently when the vehicle is soiled. Usually this is every 1-2 weeks. We recommend topping the coating and doing more in depth maintenance at least once a quarter.
If I only use half a bottle of graphing matrix how long is shelflife?
will detox spray be enough to remove a relatively fresh layer of bead maker?
Yes it should be
Is this an all in 1 bottle? Some ceramic coatings have a base and a topper?
Yes, All in one. No need to apply a base coat or topper
Tim, great video. I Just have one question could I wash and clay bar the car as shown in the video then use ethos ceramic wax after, then proceeding with the final step that is ceramic coating?
When installing Graphene Matrix there cannot be anything underneath or on top. So you would go straight to coating from Detox, this replaces the need to use Ceramic Wax.
Ethos Car Care thank you 🙏
I’m SO close to pulling the trigger on this, now another big name chemical company just introduced a consumer Graphene coating (Adam’s) aside from me not being a fan of Adam’s chemicals, why should I choose yours over Adams or SPS? Thank you!!
I cant speak for their products or formulations but can stand behind every one of our products. No other company does the type of product testing we do to ensure the best possible quality. All of our products are used in a professional detail shop day in day out, so we know exactly what works and what doesnt.
Can you apply this over a paint protection film? I just got a 2020 Highlander and would like to try this.
Yes, works extremely well over PPF.
@@ethoscarcare -Great just one more question is this easy for a first timer? or is it best left to a professional? I see some pro's are charging up to one grand to do this.
What is the recommended wait time between layers if doing 2 coats? Thanks!
1 hour cure time between layers. So usually by the time the first has been completed you can begin where you started.
@@ethoscarcare not bad, thats quickly. One coat, a beer and some rest then 2nd coat
Does not the claying makes (light) swirlmarks or holograms? In most video's after the claying there follows a polishing.
Clay bar only prepares paint for polish
30 Ml is for two coat for a sedan?
Can I apply more than 2 coats? If so, will it be more beneficial doing like 3 or 4 coats
Im sure he didnt mean it but when you look into graphene coating no extra benefits from layering it. Regular cermic coatings you can do about three.
I’m still confused on why we are not polishing or exfoliating the paint. Is it due to the graphene doing a better job at covering up imperfections/marring?
We wanted to first show application without polishing, we will have additional videos coming showing prep with polishing/paint correction. If the car is not scratched or swirled up, as long as its been decontaminated it is fine to coat.
hey tim, i just applied this on my car. i know the 48 hours cure time. can i apply ethos resist after 48 hours?
Yes 48 hours is ample for cure time.
I’m a painting contractor and I have 2019 Tacoma will clay take off dried house paint
Try a tar remover first
I bought the coating and am about to install it on my vehicle, but I am not seeing how to maintain it. I am going to use a PH neutral shampoo and then what? Do I use D3fy (which I also purchased) as the sacrificial layer? I know all ceramics need a sacrificial layer every few months, but what about graphene? I cannot seem to find the information on this. Thank you.
Hey Scott, thanks for your purchase.
Yes you can wash with a pH neutral soap or even better, wash with our Ceramic Shampoo.
Defy works great as a sacrificial layer on top of the Graphene Coating, we designed them to work together.
How easy is the wipe off of the coating? Is it slick feeling?
Very easy to apply and is slick to the touch after it cures.
@@ethoscarcare I’m sure it’s easy to apply like most coatings how easy is the buff off? Is it grabby and sticky or is it slick to wipe off?
What’s the lowest temperature this can get applied
Anything above freezing would be acceptable but cure times would be prolonged.
Can graphene also be applied to windows? If so, how does that process differ from application to painted surfaces? Thanks!!
I also have the same question!
@@d201120112011 Yes it can, you would prep the glass just like the paint. Although we do recommend a light hand polish after clay bar and before Detox.
Will future light glass polishes remove the graphene coating?
How soon can you drive it after its coated?
Can’t get wet for 48 hours
How long can I expect 1 coat to last? Same for 2 coats?
One coat is rated to last 5 years, 2 coats can be even longer.
Can I apply this myself or I need a professional detailer? Do I need to clay bar a new car?
No professional experience or tools required, you can checkout our complete installation break down here: ethoscarcare.com/products/graphene
How much does a bottle of 50 ml graphene cover? Say a palisade? 2 coats one bottle?
50ml would cover a palisade with 2 coats.
How many graphen bottles need for one car
Depending upon the size of the vehicle, 1 bottle is usually plenty.
Is the Graphene coating just a ceramic coating with SI02 and graphene added?
No this is a Graphene coating, we did not mix it with Sio2.
Don’t graphene molecules need to be arranged in a pattern to actually work and they have to 1 atom thick. How is that even possible in a spray bottle
Only one detail , maybe wearing a mask while applying the coating in order to avoid droplets of saliva " from talking " from falling on the surface of the coated area .
What an observation! 😱
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