Just finished ceramic coating my new dodge challenger scatpack, and couldn't be more happy with the results...I also was a little intimidated about the process, and considered having it done professionally for around $2200, we'll after spending a full day on it's really not a big deal to apply and get excellent results...loving all the Adam's polishes products
Sorry Matt, I just saw your reply, actually I used the bottle graphine coating...it really wasn't to difficult, just be aware of high spots that won't buff out,I did like 3x3 foot sections and had no issues
you can tell this guy is a car guy....there is something to be said about support someone that has the same interests and not just some corporate behemoth....maybe just me
Answered all of my questions! This was great to watch… ceramic coating my wife’s brand new car soon with Adam’s Graphene kit with prep of course. Due to timing and I am glad you clarified that you can do this in parts, I’ll need a few separate days. Probably not the most efficient but you gotta do what you gotta do.
Excellent video, Adam and great tips. I still have that old style kit you gave me five years ago with about half a bottle of the ceramic coating remaining. You’re right, it was time consuming to do my wife’s car that way five years ago. I can’t wait to do it again using this newer method. Thanks again. 👍
I took the plunge yesterday. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole process. It took most of the day, but the car looks brand new. I even had people comment about it.
Wow!!! Just what I needed to hear Adam. Thank you for your confidence boosting tips. I've no access to a garage, so the English weather is a massive factor! Bring on Spring time. Superb video. Thanks once again.
You guys are absolutely AWESOME, thanks Adam and crew! I just retired and wanted to spend more time on my vehicle. I’m so happy I saw the polishing 101, I had to purchase the 9MM KILLER & the 12MM killer and pretty much all of your supply line. We’ll almost 😅 And turn my garage into my detail shop I wish I could show you. Thanks gentlemen! Nick Kis in N. Cal
Thank you for the kind words Nick, and thank you for your business! Congrats on your retirement - it's always great to get a little garage therapy. You can email some pictures to without the spaces - we would be happy to take a look! If you're ever near Anaheim, stop by our store there and say hello :)
Did my first coat of your Graphene on a black '15 GLK 350 and left stripes on the hood. I think I left it too long because I was waiting for the "rainbow' to appear and dissipate, and never really saw much of a rainbow. For the rest of the car I stuck to the "tacky towel" method and waited only 30-45 seconds and it seemed to be fine, but I'll have to redo my hood.
After getting a new car, I had a beater for 10 years, I want to do everything right for the car. At first the pure ceramic coating seemed daunting and completely out of my scope of abilities, but after many videos I think I'll try the advanced little bottle ceramic graphene coating. I can't wait till spring when I'll have the ability to work on it.
Hi Matt, that's great to hear! If you still have any hesitation, the advanced spray coating is a much easier application process than the small 60ml bottle of the advanced graphene coating. The spray coating is a great intro to ceramics and offers protection of 6-12 months or more with one application. One 12oz spray bottle will usually coat 6 or more vehicles as well!
@@AdamsPolishes Thanks for the suggestion. I think I will do the pure advanced ceramic graphene coating on my new car, but I do want to use the advanced spray for my folks and company car. I am looking forward to using more of yall's products.
I have a Pearl white 2019 Acura SUV. Prepping and apply this product was A B$TCH. But it turned out perfectly and the hydrophobic properties and everything else that you would expect from a ceramic came out 💯. You NEED patience. Lighting won’t help because the pearls reflect back and hinders the flash visibility making it impossible to see any flashover. I had to go by timing each section at a time. Wait a week before the first wash and let cure in the sun for 6hrs after the initial application. Nowadays something as cheap and easy a garden hose nozzle from Walmart can clean all the dirt off. But i still use foam.
I think there is another thing to add on is that not many people have a garage or a garage that is big enough for their car to fit inside. If I’m not mistaken, ceramic coating needs at least 12-24 hours to cure.
For me, it's not the application time that's difficult to accommodate. it's the curing process. Hard to do a section of the car, keep it clean and dry for 5 days, then do another section the following weekend without the car being completely destroyed by the elements (dust, water, etc) here in Colorado Springs.
If you use the spray coating no. The spray ceramic coating is only marketed at a 2 year coating. But they have longer lasting ceramic coatings that you can only get if you are certified by them.
Will not apply CC cause we have so many waterless cleaners, detailers available which do such a good job. My bike and car look so good and do the same job.
I did it for 1st time on a brand new 22 supra and the shine is not like the one you see on these TH-camr videos but the car definitely looks much shinier and is a lot easier to wash it.
You can do it outside, it's just better to do it really early in the morning, but not in direct sunlight, try to avoid evenings because morning dew can affect the coating when it cures overnight. Start by really deep cleaning the vehicle, then take care of any visible scratches or marks, and lastly coat the car, work in very small sections at a time when outside. All of this doesn’t have to be done everything at once the same day.
I've really enjoyed polishing and ceramic coating our cars. Thanks for making great products. I took a three year old black truck that had scratches all over and blew people's mind at what could be done.. I am interested in the idea of picking up and older car that has paint in bad shape, polishing it and then coating it. If I want to pick up, say an old Mercedes SL500 with single stage paint, could I polish it and then ceramic coat it like i've done with our newer cars?
Great video. This and another video from Adams gave me the peace of mind to do a coating myself and now I'm planning to put a coating on my truck. However, my truck has vinyl rally stripes and I have not been able to find a good video on how to prep vinyl for a ceramic coating. Any suggestions / recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Just clean it as usual and apply it right over the vinyl. You can after you wash and decontamination and you can use an ipa solution or paint prep on the truck then apply ceramic to everything on the truck and you should be fine.
What’s your opinion on doing a coating outside? If I timed it right where the coating would be applied in the evening so less sun on it Mostly afraid of just the elements like if a leaf were to hit it
@Austin - may be a bit late to reply; but I've always heard you should NEVER apply in direct sunlight. So, you'd want to wait for a cloudy day. The other challenge will be to keep dust from settling on the paint, then getting trapped under the coating. If you have plenty of shade or cloud cover, you could coat, then let it cure in the sun after you're finished (e.g. later that day, the next day, etc.)
Tell me how to keep the dust and pollen off my car please. It seems like the cleaner, shinier I make my paint, the more it attracts dust and especially pollen
At about 6:34 when you picked up the bottle of ceramic spray, you FORGOT the most important detail to share when using the spray formulation - your FORGOT TO SHAKE the bottle. I have seen using my bottle, that after just a few minutes, the "solids" settle to the bottom of the spray bottle and what you displayed in using this product is the WRONG way to use this formulation.... TO EVERYONE - You need to shake this spray product before EACH SPRAY to the applicator pad.... Just say'in....
After using the graphine ceramic spray coating, should I discard the applicator and microfiber towels I used like with traditional ceramic coatings or can they just be washed.
It's still a coating so be careful with those, some people wash them in APC and reuse, but I personally would get a applicator block with more suede strips.
Hey Adam thanks for the video. You addressed my concerns. I have a brand new Badlands Bronco. I'm good with using the ceramic on the paint but my vehicle also has a lot of plastic. Could I use this on the plastic? If not, what do you recommend? If so, interior and exterior, same product? Thanks!
Hi Christopher, congrats on the new Bronco! You can use our graphene ceramic coatings on the exterior plastics as well, but they do require a little more care and caution. You will want to make sure the plastics are 100% clean before applying - clean with Tire & Rubber Cleaner and an Edgeless Utility Towel until you no longer see any dirt or oxidation come off into the towel, then use Surface Prep to remove all of the Tire & Rubber Cleaner residue. When you coat exterior plastic trim, you must wipe away the coating residue just as you do on paint, but I like to wipe it away more quickly than paint - 10-20 seconds or so. If you do not fully wipe away the residue, some plastics have a tendency to turn a chalky grayish-white afterward. Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating will be easier to use on exterior plastics for a more even finish than the 60ml coating bottles. Myself, I like to use Graphene VRT on exterior plastics every few months to maintain them instead of using one of our more semi-permanent coatings.
The graphene ceramic coating application will be the final step in the process, so you would (1) wash, (2) decontaminate, (3) clay, (4) machine compound, (5) machine polish, (6) surface prep, and then finally (7) ceramic coating.
Can the advanced spray be sprayed onto a Irregularly shaped surface and wipes to spread and then levels? I’m talking about rims, plastic trim that is textured, and the front grill. Places that the normal applicator quite reach into?
To a degree, yes; however you will need to fully wipe away the coating residue just like any other painted surface - otherwise it could dry as high spots that appear cloudy or even an oily rainbow appearance. For textured plastic trim especially, you must wipe excess away - if you do not, certain types of black and dark gray plastic could potentially turn white and cloudy. For a front grill, you could spray it directly onto the grill, but you will still need to wipe into each grill line/honeycomb/square/etc. You can wrap a microfiber towel around one of our Interior Detailing Swabs to get into tight grill areas.
At the 7:00-8:00 minute mark he's saying no alcohol prep wipe is needed prior to applying the ceramic. I guess my question is why is alcohol prep needed then? If this step can be avoided then I'm all for it since I've just corrected my paint and it's ready for the ceramic spray coating. Sometimes I wonder if I'm removing some of the gloss after applying the the alcohol wipe prior to ceramic coating?!
You can do full panels such as a fender or door, but keep in mind you will have to apply more quickly. For very large panels like a hood, it would be best to do half of the hood or split it into 3 sections following the body lines of the panel, so that you do not develop overlap lines on darker colored paints.
Question, I think I overheard it, but I want to ask if I polish it before, do I have to take the polish off the car, like with isopropanol or anything or can I right after I polished It applay the the ceramic coating? Greeting from Germany 👍🏼
Hi there! Yes you will want to wipe away the Polish residue with a plush microfiber towel, then wipe the panels down again using Surface Prep (isopropyl alcohol) to make sure all polishing oils, dust, hand oils, etc are removed from the surface before you apply the coating.
You certainly can, however if there is contamination on the surface, swirl marks, etc, they will still be there afterward. The coating will not bond as well if the surface has not been clayed, polished, and prepped, so you will have to reapply it more frequently.
HELP: I started after all the prep was completed, I now notice after using my UV light I see a complete blueish on parts of the car and other area's I see no blueish while using the uv light. Am I suppose to see the blue after wiping it off or see no/blue after completion.
Hi Daniel! The UV glow does fade away over time, but the actual coating will still remain. The UV tracer is only used for an application aid to make sure you have covered all areas. Some areas may glow stronger than others depending on how thick it was applied, but the key is to see full coverage. How long ago did you apply the coating? The UV glow will usually begin to fade after a few weeks.
It's anywhere from 6 - 24 months depending on which product you choose, and how good of a job you prepp and apply it. It's also about how you take care of the car, but most importantly the weather where you live.
Hey there, thanks for the question! Our Graphene Detail Spray is not a full ceramic coating, but rather it is a graphene ceramic-infused maintenance spray for a ceramic coating. It contains reduced graphene oxide and sio2 in a water-based formula, to give approximately 1-2 months of protection per application as a standalone product, or to use to refresh the hydrophobics, gloss, and slick feeling of a coated vehicle. Our Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating in the 12oz bottle is a ceramic coating in spray form that lasts up to 1-2 years. It is solvent-based and made into a sprayable formula that requires flash time and cure time, similar to the 60ml Graphene Ceramic Coating that lasts multiple years.
@@AdamsPolishes so am I getting the best use out of detail spray using as a quick detailer ? My truck is not ceramic coating yet but i plain on getting the kit you offer. Thanks for response
With our Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating shown in this video, the spray coating needs to cure for 4-6 hours minimum before it can be exposed to rain or moisture, but 12-24 hours would be even better. With our 7+ year Graphene Ceramic Coating, it needs 24 hours of cure time before it can be exposed to rain or moisture 👍
How are you using that Graphene spray indoors. I bought it and used it in my garage with the door open. Within a min it made me a bit nauseous and a headache was stating. I had to wear a respirator mask to finish the car. I sent it back because who releases a product with such a harmful noxious chemical smell. That was my first and last Adams product.
@@Theseones Someone is an Adams fanboy defending them. In 15+ years I have never had another product that is this awful smelling and makes me start to feel sick in mins even with a garage door open. Every other reputable company out there has no issues with this on any of their products. Plus this stuff was a joke. On a my fresh clayed, polished and panel wiped truck. After 3 weeks the graphene spray looked mediocre and was hardly even showing hydrophobics after a wash. Glad I sent it back
I'm not a pro detailer, I'm just a regular guy with a brand new 2022 f150. I want to protect my new dashboard but I don't know what kind of material they used on it. ( I don't think it's leather) and I don't want to make it shiny. Is there a product for this that will dry dull but still protect?
most vehicles have rubber or vinyl in the interiors, try to find a product that will protect it and not increase shine or gloss. Use very little product on a very small section and se if it only deepens the colour or if it ads shine aswell, then you can decide wheter it's worth doing everything or trying another product until you find the one you like.
Gently wipe with damp microfiber cloth. Frequent gentle cleaning is ideal. Try 303 Aerospace Protectant esp on seats where friction will occur (butt rubbing)
Yes, there is no protection in our Polish. Our Polish is not a wax or sealant - it is strictly used to remove fine scratches and imperfections, and bring out more gloss and depth in the paint. You then use Surface Prep to remove any remaining residue and oils from the polish and your hands before applying the ceramic coating 👍
@@AdamsPolishes Is there a full prep and coating kit? I have a black truck and am looking to try this come springtime. Great results with many other Adams products so far!
@@utahnick we have this spray coating kit, but you would need to add a bottle of Surface Prep to it separately. adamspolishes.com/products/graphene-ceramic-spray-coating%E2%84%A2-advanced-basic-kit
Hi Harvz, if you don't have a garage, you can use our Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating outside on a nice day. Our spray coatings only need 4-6 hours of cure-time before they can be exposed to water or moisture, so they can be applied outside, unlike our coatings in the 60ml glass bottles that require 24 hours of cure time indoors. If you do apply outside, try to apply in the shade, or out of direct sunlight if possible. You will notice that they "flash" or "rainbow" very quickly when outside. If it is a hot, humid day, you will need to wipe away the residue more quickly as well. Try it out on a small area first until you get the hang of things. Let us know if you have any other questions!
The only ceramic coating that gives me the yips is stuff like CSU, where if you fuck it up that’s it. Break out the abrasives because you did a bad thing, hoss.
dust shouldn't really be a problem, but water and insects or bird poo is, so don't coat the car if it's going to rain the next 2 days, because the first 24-48 are most important for the coating to cure properly.
So I really need some help/in put so I daly drive my 2021 bought it in late 2021 has 16k miles now I don’t have a garage to park my car in so I can add the longer lasting coating so I was wondering if I can apply the spray version out doors not vary windy but kinda dusty and only requires 4 hours to cure was gonna prep it a day before and apply it early morning no run and not to hot or windy and let it cure 5 hours before I drive it got a few quotes from shops the lowest someone will apply a coating that will last a few years is $1,000 saying I need a paint correction this and that which the car really doesn’t just a few panels with vary light scuffs that I can hand polish I’ve only washed the car maybe 6 times almost year I’ve owned it and always used a new wash mitt every wash
no one is Afraid of applying ceramic coating, they are just UNDER TRAINED AND NOT PROFESSIONALS!!! if you not one of those you will destroy you paint work.
People say I need therapy because I’m always detailing my cars. I say I don’t need a therapist because I have my own therapy with the cars.
I get that from ppl too! My “car” is a semi tractor with LOTS of surface area to detail. I always say, “I’m getting my therapy right now!”
@@SoCal780 me too my therapis to se thick foam in my car and the smell
Neighbors will never understand.
My neighbor keep on telling me that I have an obsession with keeping my car clean (I wash it 3 to 4 times a week)
@@kusko143 ignore him ,if washing your car makes you happy, your neighbor doesn’t pay your water bill
Just finished ceramic coating my new dodge challenger scatpack, and couldn't be more happy with the results...I also was a little intimidated about the process, and considered having it done professionally for around $2200, we'll after spending a full day on it's really not a big deal to apply and get excellent results...loving all the Adam's polishes products
Did you use his spray?
Sorry Matt, I just saw your reply, actually I used the bottle graphine coating...it really wasn't to difficult, just be aware of high spots that won't buff out,I did like 3x3 foot sections and had no issues
Just bought the spray and I will apply it to my Scat Pack as well. Any pointers?
Hey Dennis, Nick here.. did you do your wheels also! I bought the advanced graphine for my 06 SRT 300. Just wanted as much info as possible. Thanks
you can tell this guy is a car guy....there is something to be said about support someone that has the same interests and not just some corporate behemoth....maybe just me
Answered all of my questions! This was great to watch… ceramic coating my wife’s brand new car soon with Adam’s Graphene kit with prep of course. Due to timing and I am glad you clarified that you can do this in parts, I’ll need a few separate days. Probably not the most efficient but you gotta do what you gotta do.
I just love you guys, you take time to make videos to teach ut how to properly detail and take care of our vehicles. Keep up the great work!
Excellent video, Adam and great tips. I still have that old style kit you gave me five years ago with about half a bottle of the ceramic coating remaining. You’re right, it was time consuming to do my wife’s car that way five years ago. I can’t wait to do it again using this newer method. Thanks again. 👍
Probably one the best educational video you guys ever made.
Dude is the best calming and cool car guy ever.
He sure is ..but you need to watch the dude on motoiq 😅 that guy is the chillist
I took the plunge yesterday. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole process. It took most of the day, but the car looks brand new. I even had people comment about it.
Wow!!! Just what I needed to hear Adam. Thank you for your confidence boosting tips. I've no access to a garage, so the English weather is a massive factor! Bring on Spring time. Superb video. Thanks once again.
You guys are absolutely AWESOME, thanks Adam and crew! I just retired and wanted to spend more time on my vehicle. I’m so happy I saw the polishing 101, I had to purchase the 9MM KILLER & the 12MM killer and pretty much all of your supply line. We’ll almost 😅 And turn my garage into my detail shop
I wish I could show you. Thanks gentlemen! Nick Kis in N. Cal
Thank you for the kind words Nick, and thank you for your business! Congrats on your retirement - it's always great to get a little garage therapy. You can email some pictures to without the spaces - we would be happy to take a look! If you're ever near Anaheim, stop by our store there and say hello :)
Did my first coat of your Graphene on a black '15 GLK 350 and left stripes on the hood. I think I left it too long because I was waiting for the "rainbow' to appear and dissipate, and never really saw much of a rainbow. For the rest of the car I stuck to the "tacky towel" method and waited only 30-45 seconds and it seemed to be fine, but I'll have to redo my hood.
The Speedster looks so beautiful
You guys are my No1 car detailing Brand now!
Ohhh men! I need this therapy 😌
After getting a new car, I had a beater for 10 years, I want to do everything right for the car. At first the pure ceramic coating seemed daunting and completely out of my scope of abilities, but after many videos I think I'll try the advanced little bottle ceramic graphene coating. I can't wait till spring when I'll have the ability to work on it.
Hi Matt, that's great to hear! If you still have any hesitation, the advanced spray coating is a much easier application process than the small 60ml bottle of the advanced graphene coating. The spray coating is a great intro to ceramics and offers protection of 6-12 months or more with one application. One 12oz spray bottle will usually coat 6 or more vehicles as well!
@@AdamsPolishes Thanks for the suggestion. I think I will do the pure advanced ceramic graphene coating on my new car, but I do want to use the advanced spray for my folks and company car. I am looking forward to using more of yall's products.
Great video. Now I am going to do it myself thanks to you.
I have a Pearl white 2019 Acura SUV. Prepping and apply this product was A B$TCH. But it turned out perfectly and the hydrophobic properties and everything else that you would expect from a ceramic came out 💯. You NEED patience. Lighting won’t help because the pearls reflect back and hinders the flash visibility making it impossible to see any flashover. I had to go by timing each section at a time. Wait a week before the first wash and let cure in the sun for 6hrs after the initial application. Nowadays something as cheap and easy a garden hose nozzle from Walmart can clean all the dirt off. But i still use foam.
Buy the black light....
I think there is another thing to add on is that not many people have a garage or a garage that is big enough for their car to fit inside. If I’m not mistaken, ceramic coating needs at least 12-24 hours to cure.
For me, it's not the application time that's difficult to accommodate. it's the curing process. Hard to do a section of the car, keep it clean and dry for 5 days, then do another section the following weekend without the car being completely destroyed by the elements (dust, water, etc) here in Colorado Springs.
I thought for a minute you had my old Bronco but I don’t think it’s the same one.
I see you are a Porsche fan like me and you have some nice ones 👍👍
Is the process the same for the clear coat on a saltwater boat? Would your graphene product have the longest lifespan?
If you use the spray coating no. The spray ceramic coating is only marketed at a 2 year coating. But they have longer lasting ceramic coatings that you can only get if you are certified by them.
It's all about the prep you have to get it prepped right then it's easy.
Will not apply CC cause we have so many waterless cleaners, detailers available which do such a good job. My bike and car look so good and do the same job.
I just bought the advanced kit.. going to give it a shot
I did it for 1st time on a brand new 22 supra and the shine is not like the one you see on these TH-camr videos but the car definitely looks much shinier and is a lot easier to wash it.
No I’m not afraid, I just don’t have a garage to do it 😕
You can do it outside, it's just better to do it really early in the morning, but not in direct sunlight, try to avoid evenings because morning dew can affect the coating when it cures overnight. Start by really deep cleaning the vehicle, then take care of any visible scratches or marks, and lastly coat the car, work in very small sections at a time when outside. All of this doesn’t have to be done everything at once the same day.
Nice, I think I can get both doors and my hood by the weekend
The dude just sold me.
I've really enjoyed polishing and ceramic coating our cars. Thanks for making great products. I took a three year old black truck that had scratches all over and blew people's mind at what could be done.. I am interested in the idea of picking up and older car that has paint in bad shape, polishing it and then coating it. If I want to pick up, say an old Mercedes SL500 with single stage paint, could I polish it and then ceramic coat it like i've done with our newer cars?
Do you polish/wax after applying the spray graphene ceramic coating? Do it periodically (polish/wax)?
With the spray, how often do you apply?
Thank You........Excellent video!
Is your advanced Graphene ceramic spray coating safe for tinted windows?
Very helpful. Thank you
Glad we could help out! Let us know if you have any other questions :)
Thanks for your help
I love adams H2O and i also have graphene ceramic spary coating they're easy to use ---------- as a fan from China
Great video!!
Just finished using your graphene ceramic spray. Awesome product!
One question after using the graphene ceramic spray can I use your buttery wax?
Great video. This and another video from Adams gave me the peace of mind to do a coating myself and now I'm planning to put a coating on my truck. However, my truck has vinyl rally stripes and I have not been able to find a good video on how to prep vinyl for a ceramic coating. Any suggestions / recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Just clean it as usual and apply it right over the vinyl. You can after you wash and decontamination and you can use an ipa solution or paint prep on the truck then apply ceramic to everything on the truck and you should be fine.
Can this be good on windshields ?
Okay….I’m just starting the ceramic coat on my 3500 HD duramax.
Wish me luck….
Thank you!!!
But whats the difference between the spray coating and glas vial?
Difference between the spray and tech 582?
Nothing. One is easier to apply.
What’s your opinion on doing a coating outside? If I timed it right where the coating would be applied in the evening so less sun on it
Mostly afraid of just the elements like if a leaf were to hit it
Early in the morning would be best, the sun will help cure it. Want to watch out for moisture..ie. Evening due
@Austin - may be a bit late to reply; but I've always heard you should NEVER apply in direct sunlight. So, you'd want to wait for a cloudy day. The other challenge will be to keep dust from settling on the paint, then getting trapped under the coating. If you have plenty of shade or cloud cover, you could coat, then let it cure in the sun after you're finished (e.g. later that day, the next day, etc.)
At what temperature should I do it?? Like above 70s??
what about windshields?
The spray ceramic coatings are wicked easy to apply. I prefer them as I can get more therapy out of them
Tell me how to keep the dust and pollen off my car please. It seems like the cleaner, shinier I make my paint, the more it attracts dust and especially pollen
Can we layer this product? If so how long do we wait?
i messed mine up😢 i don't know how to fix it. i followed all instructions to the T and still messed it up
I haven't heard anything about how much ceramic coating it takes to so the average size car
At about 6:34 when you picked up the bottle of ceramic spray, you FORGOT the most important detail to share when using the spray formulation - your FORGOT TO SHAKE the bottle. I have seen using my bottle, that after just a few minutes, the "solids" settle to the bottom of the spray bottle and what you displayed in using this product is the WRONG way to use this formulation.... TO EVERYONE - You need to shake this spray product before EACH SPRAY to the applicator pad.... Just say'in....
After using the graphine ceramic spray coating, should I discard the applicator and microfiber towels I used like with traditional ceramic coatings or can they just be washed.
It's still a coating so be careful with those, some people wash them in APC and reuse, but I personally would get a applicator block with more suede strips.
Spending over a grand to ceramic cost your car for a daily driver is robbery. And dumb. Pure and simple.
I got the car polished the first day. The second day do I have to decontaminate the surface again the next day or surface prep it the next day?
Can we reapply ceramic coating then, when over the 1st ceramic spray layer applied H2O? Thanks.
Hey Adam thanks for the video. You addressed my concerns. I have a brand new Badlands Bronco. I'm good with using the ceramic on the paint but my vehicle also has a lot of plastic. Could I use this on the plastic? If not, what do you recommend? If so, interior and exterior, same product? Thanks!
Hi Christopher, congrats on the new Bronco! You can use our graphene ceramic coatings on the exterior plastics as well, but they do require a little more care and caution. You will want to make sure the plastics are 100% clean before applying - clean with Tire & Rubber Cleaner and an Edgeless Utility Towel until you no longer see any dirt or oxidation come off into the towel, then use Surface Prep to remove all of the Tire & Rubber Cleaner residue. When you coat exterior plastic trim, you must wipe away the coating residue just as you do on paint, but I like to wipe it away more quickly than paint - 10-20 seconds or so. If you do not fully wipe away the residue, some plastics have a tendency to turn a chalky grayish-white afterward. Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating will be easier to use on exterior plastics for a more even finish than the 60ml coating bottles. Myself, I like to use Graphene VRT on exterior plastics every few months to maintain them instead of using one of our more semi-permanent coatings.
@@AdamsPolishes how can I contact you sir I have some questions as I'm taking my detailing into the ceramic field
@@1280spoon Hi don! You can contact us through email at: orders @ adamspolishes . com (without the spaces) or by phone at 866-965-0400. Thanks!
when implementing paint correction prior what step should the coating be applied?
The graphene ceramic coating application will be the final step in the process, so you would (1) wash, (2) decontaminate, (3) clay, (4) machine compound, (5) machine polish, (6) surface prep, and then finally (7) ceramic coating.
When detailing a vehicle, when is the best time to wax? Before I ceramic coat or after?
always after, otherwise the coating won't bond to the paint. But try to use coating maintenance products and not like a paste wax...
can i ask if I wanted to apply ceramic coating over a ceramic coated car, do i need to remove the old layer?
Can the advanced spray be sprayed onto a Irregularly shaped surface and wipes to spread and then levels? I’m talking about rims, plastic trim that is textured, and the front grill. Places that the normal applicator quite reach into?
To a degree, yes; however you will need to fully wipe away the coating residue just like any other painted surface - otherwise it could dry as high spots that appear cloudy or even an oily rainbow appearance. For textured plastic trim especially, you must wipe excess away - if you do not, certain types of black and dark gray plastic could potentially turn white and cloudy. For a front grill, you could spray it directly onto the grill, but you will still need to wipe into each grill line/honeycomb/square/etc. You can wrap a microfiber towel around one of our Interior Detailing Swabs to get into tight grill areas.
At the 7:00-8:00 minute mark he's saying no alcohol prep wipe is needed prior to applying the ceramic. I guess my question is why is alcohol prep needed then? If this step can be avoided then I'm all for it since I've just corrected my paint and it's ready for the ceramic spray coating. Sometimes I wonder if I'm removing some of the gloss after applying the the alcohol wipe prior to ceramic coating?!
You do an ipa prep before you coat to remove any left over oils
can I do it outside
Can i use hand polish instead of polish?
can I do a full pannel a when using graphene ceramic coat? or only small sections?
You can do full panels such as a fender or door, but keep in mind you will have to apply more quickly. For very large panels like a hood, it would be best to do half of the hood or split it into 3 sections following the body lines of the panel, so that you do not develop overlap lines on darker colored paints.
Question, I think I overheard it, but I want to ask if I polish it before, do I have to take the polish off the car, like with isopropanol or anything or can I right after I polished It applay the the ceramic coating?
Greeting from Germany 👍🏼
Hi there! Yes you will want to wipe away the Polish residue with a plush microfiber towel, then wipe the panels down again using Surface Prep (isopropyl alcohol) to make sure all polishing oils, dust, hand oils, etc are removed from the surface before you apply the coating.
If i wash my car . I reapply the ceramic coating.?
Is it ok if I just wash and dry my truck and add spray coating? Would there be a huge problem with that?
You certainly can, however if there is contamination on the surface, swirl marks, etc, they will still be there afterward. The coating will not bond as well if the surface has not been clayed, polished, and prepped, so you will have to reapply it more frequently.
HELP: I started after all the prep was completed, I now notice after using my UV light I see a complete blueish on parts of the car and other area's I see no blueish while using the uv light. Am I suppose to see the blue after wiping it off or see no/blue after completion.
Hi Daniel! The UV glow does fade away over time, but the actual coating will still remain. The UV tracer is only used for an application aid to make sure you have covered all areas. Some areas may glow stronger than others depending on how thick it was applied, but the key is to see full coverage. How long ago did you apply the coating? The UV glow will usually begin to fade after a few weeks.
In my garage what is the coldest temperature I can apply Adams?
We recommend applying above 40 degrees. Anything below this would take a lot longer to flash so you wouldn’t want to wipe it off right away!
How long does your spray ceramic last, and how close is it to a conventional ceramic?
It's anywhere from 6 - 24 months depending on which product you choose, and how good of a job you prepp and apply it. It's also about how you take care of the car, but most importantly the weather where you live.
So I have your Graphene detail spray in the grey bottle . I’ve read how to use but is it a ceramic coating in its self as well ?
Hey there, thanks for the question! Our Graphene Detail Spray is not a full ceramic coating, but rather it is a graphene ceramic-infused maintenance spray for a ceramic coating. It contains reduced graphene oxide and sio2 in a water-based formula, to give approximately 1-2 months of protection per application as a standalone product, or to use to refresh the hydrophobics, gloss, and slick feeling of a coated vehicle. Our Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating in the 12oz bottle is a ceramic coating in spray form that lasts up to 1-2 years. It is solvent-based and made into a sprayable formula that requires flash time and cure time, similar to the 60ml Graphene Ceramic Coating that lasts multiple years.
@@AdamsPolishes so am I getting the best use out of detail spray using as a quick detailer ? My truck is not ceramic coating yet but i plain on getting the kit you offer. Thanks for response
How long after your ceramic coat can you drive it outside in the rain
With our Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating shown in this video, the spray coating needs to cure for 4-6 hours minimum before it can be exposed to rain or moisture, but 12-24 hours would be even better. With our 7+ year Graphene Ceramic Coating, it needs 24 hours of cure time before it can be exposed to rain or moisture 👍
How are you using that Graphene spray indoors. I bought it and used it in my garage with the door open. Within a min it made me a bit nauseous and a headache was stating. I had to wear a respirator mask to finish the car. I sent it back because who releases a product with such a harmful noxious chemical smell. That was my first and last Adams product.
always wear a mask, gloves, protective eyewear and work in a well ventilated area, use common sense, these are dangerous chemicals.
@@Theseones Someone is an Adams fanboy defending them. In 15+ years I have never had another product that is this awful smelling and makes me start to feel sick in mins even with a garage door open. Every other reputable company out there has no issues with this on any of their products. Plus this stuff was a joke. On a my fresh clayed, polished and panel wiped truck. After 3 weeks the graphene spray looked mediocre and was hardly even showing hydrophobics after a wash. Glad I sent it back
I'm not a pro detailer, I'm just a regular guy with a brand new 2022 f150. I want to protect my new dashboard but I don't know what kind of material they used on it. ( I don't think it's leather) and I don't want to make it shiny. Is there a product for this that will dry dull but still protect?
most vehicles have rubber or vinyl in the interiors, try to find a product that will protect it and not increase shine or gloss. Use very little product on a very small section and se if it only deepens the colour or if it ads shine aswell, then you can decide wheter it's worth doing everything or trying another product until you find the one you like.
Gently wipe with damp microfiber cloth. Frequent gentle cleaning is ideal. Try 303 Aerospace Protectant esp on seats where friction will occur (butt rubbing)
I just coated my BBQ!!! Lol
So you put the coating over polish?
Yes, there is no protection in our Polish. Our Polish is not a wax or sealant - it is strictly used to remove fine scratches and imperfections, and bring out more gloss and depth in the paint. You then use Surface Prep to remove any remaining residue and oils from the polish and your hands before applying the ceramic coating 👍
@@AdamsPolishes Is there a full prep and coating kit? I have a black truck and am looking to try this come springtime. Great results with many other Adams products so far!
@@utahnick we have this spray coating kit, but you would need to add a bottle of Surface Prep to it separately. adamspolishes.com/products/graphene-ceramic-spray-coating%E2%84%A2-advanced-basic-kit
What about I don’t have a garage?
Hi Harvz, if you don't have a garage, you can use our Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating outside on a nice day. Our spray coatings only need 4-6 hours of cure-time before they can be exposed to water or moisture, so they can be applied outside, unlike our coatings in the 60ml glass bottles that require 24 hours of cure time indoors. If you do apply outside, try to apply in the shade, or out of direct sunlight if possible. You will notice that they "flash" or "rainbow" very quickly when outside. If it is a hot, humid day, you will need to wipe away the residue more quickly as well. Try it out on a small area first until you get the hang of things. Let us know if you have any other questions!
@@AdamsPolishes Bought the GCC Advance 60ml kit and a popup 10”x10” tent yesterday.
great,,,,
The only ceramic coating that gives me the yips is stuff like CSU, where if you fuck it up that’s it. Break out the abrasives because you did a bad thing, hoss.
What about cure time. I dont have a garage. So what about dust? Or rain?
dust shouldn't really be a problem, but water and insects or bird poo is, so don't coat the car if it's going to rain the next 2 days, because the first 24-48 are most important for the coating to cure properly.
Nope, just the cost
No.
Hold on take for you take off ?
Do you need to ceramic coat your car in doors??
If you can, do it indoors, it's safer and easier.
So I really need some help/in put so I daly drive my 2021 bought it in late 2021 has 16k miles now I don’t have a garage to park my car in so I can add the longer lasting coating so I was wondering if I can apply the spray version out doors not vary windy but kinda dusty and only requires 4 hours to cure was gonna prep it a day before and apply it early morning no run and not to hot or windy and let it cure 5 hours before I drive it got a few quotes from shops the lowest someone will apply a coating that will last a few years is $1,000 saying I need a paint correction this and that which the car really doesn’t just a few panels with vary light scuffs that I can hand polish I’ve only washed the car maybe 6 times almost year I’ve owned it and always used a new wash mitt every wash
no one is Afraid of applying ceramic coating, they are just UNDER TRAINED AND NOT PROFESSIONALS!!! if you not one of those you will destroy you paint work.
why is he bare handing all that lmao isnt ceramic coating like extremely harmful
What?