Excellent video which explains the coatings very well. Good point on the polishing step being the final cleaning step as sometimes road film will only come off after polishing. Thank you for another solid video!
how do you wash the aplicator? I rinsed it with water and squezed it dry, bunch of black goo came out of it(i used 3 year graphene coating). Also why was it so hard to level with pearl weave towel, it was about 20-25c, no sun, about like 70-80%, and I didnt even let it sit for 2 minutes. also using plush towel after pearl weave just left a ton of lint, so after 3 panels I said screw it and wiped coating clean with pearl weave. it did end up good looking, but why was it so hard to wipe off
But I just did my first ceramic coat this past weekend and I have a dark red 6th gen Camaro and I was having a really hard time ( even in my garage ) telling where I had already wiped the coating. No matter which light or angle I just couldn't tell and the results were less than ideal. The next day in the sun I had several rainbow-ish like smear spots on almost every panel.
Where does the 3 year graphene fall on the hardness scale vs the 5 year ceramic? Can you just install the 5 year and use quick beads as a drying aid as a suitable alternative?
Gloss: The 3 year coating has less gloss vs the 5 & 8. Wish there was the ability to see the difference in a video. Gloss Q: Let’s say I use the 3 year. Can I apply a gloss topper (Xtreme Solutions Topper) for example? Or, must use the Ceramic Gloss? Would the CR bond better (?) and used for ceramic maintenance? ~ Thanks ~
It’s difficult to see in person unless you have a trained eye. Wait a week before using another brands topper, 2 hours if using DIY Detail Ceramic Gloss.
Another great video. I got all my questions answered, except one. I have a new car and if l decide not to polish my car before applying, lets say the stacked 8 and 3 year coating, and then l notice few minor scratches that l would like to get rid off, is there a way for me to fix that? Could l polish that spot and then apply the 8 and the 3 ceramic coating again over that spot, or do l just live with those scratches? Thanks 😮
How do you know how much coating to put on the applicator? I don’t want to overuse. Any tips of tricks? Thinking there should be so many drops of liquid per area? An eye dropper attachment Overthinking?
@@Halford8080 Maybe it's another problem somewhere. On a computer there's another volume control. There's a volume control in the task bar on the bottom of the screen.
Finally applied "The Stack" to my wife's Expedition this past weekend and can honestly say this was the most impressed I've been with a coating. The simplicity and ease of application made this process a breeze and the results were outstanding. I leaned against it talking to my cousin a few days afterwards and I slipped right off. It's well worth the time investment if you have the time and money to buy and apply both coatings. Editing the video of the application and should have it posted in a few weeks.
Question: Have a Camaro that is a pleasure/show vehicle. My original thought was to do the 8yr/3yr stack to really make it pop for shows. Since you state that the 5yr has the most gloss, that seems like another option. What do you recommend . . . and it's the soft GM black for reference & another good reason I think to coat it. TY
Thus far I've spent around 500 bucks on DIY Detail products. I love all of them so much and to have this level of support to boot! Wow! Now all I need is a DIY black Tshirt and windows decal for my Tesla!
I've been wondering about coating application pricing as someone who is thinking about doing detailing on the side. Since coating application is much easier than before and polishing isn't necessarily required, are professional detailers still charging $1000+ for them?
I am going to say yes for $1000+. A car may not require a full 2 step correction, but I think a light polish of 2 passes with the jeweling pad just to prep the paint should be done UNLESS you know for a fact that no protection was ever applied to the paint. It's a good CYA step and ensures the paint is ready to receive the coating. Part of the expense in the coating is your expertise in the prep and application of coatings and the other part is baking some profit into the process to cover you should you ever need to reapply a failed coating. Really you want to be paid for that warrantee you're providing your customer and that higher cost helps with that. Even if you never need to re-apply a coating, that profit will just help you grow your business and do things like business coaching or education which will help you serve your customers better. The other part of it is that is the industry standard price. You just happen to be benefiting from using a product that works well and is easy and quick to apply which is a plus for you. Undercutting your competition will likely make them mad, but may also raise concerns from potential customers as to why you are so much cheaper than the others. Even if your quality and results are the same, customers will always question "Why are they so much cheaper than other detailers, they must be cutting corners somewhere to be making money". I apologize for the mind-dump, but wanted to pass on some lessons I've learned. I absolutely encourage you to get into it. It's one of the best side hustles I know of and you get to work on some amazing cars while you're at it. If you do get started, I might consider an 'introductory' price for the first few coatings if you wanted to get your feet wet but have a price close to industry standard that you will target once you've done a few. And be clear on the future price with your customer you give a discount to so you have something to stand on when their friends come looking for the same service at the same price. Good luck! I hope you get started and it turns into a nice side business!
@@alfredautospa I appreciate the "mind dump." That part of ceramic coatings has been on my mind for a while. It feels good to have a definitive answer.
@@albaker2938 I'm glad you found it helpful. I think that knowing what to charge and what is reasonable to charge is something most of us struggle with when we first get going. I know I did as well until I started following Yvan and I've slowly been bringing my prices up to closer align with the industry standard and it's opened some opportunities for me both with clients and financially. Even if you're just getting going and are learning how to do coatings, if you provide an incredible customer experience, it will far out weigh your "lack of experience" with coatings. Honestly if you stick with DIY coatings, they are so simple you'll look and feel like an expert in no time. If you have any questions or if I can help in any way, feel free to reach out!
my smaller market/competition and being a "side hustle" home garage professional puts me more in the 400$-600$ price range.. Any new vehicles get a lower price as they only need a quick 1 step polish to boost gloss and exfoliate the clear to deep clean and prep it.
So you don’t have to polish the car if you don’t want to, but would you still have to clay bar it to get rid of contaminants after you wash it? Could you list the steps if you don’t polish what you would need to do?
quick question,, I just made an order, got a bunch of goodies and specificly got a good handful of your applicators but I still have a can and a half of geyon can coat evo, that my main ceramic package, i'm mobile in las vegas, nevada so I like how it performs... I bought your applicators for can coat, will they work good for it? P.S. your ceramic coating bundles were sold out anyway, so it'll work out, ill finish my cans of geyon then by then stock up on yours lol
It should work, give it a try and see how it works with that coating. Not familiar with it so can’t tell you for sure, I would always recommend using the applicator your coating manufacturer recommends, but if it helps you spread the product it will probably be just fine
I have the turtle wax graphene wax on my vehicle and considering your ceramic coating. In terms of removal what do you suggest? Iron remover, clay towel and a stripping shampoo?
@diydetailofficial that's amazing. Is the process any different when applying? Basically, I was wondering if you have a shorter set time or if I treat it like normal paint?
I have quick beads/ceramic gloss on a vehicle that I’ve applied 3months ago, still really hydrophobic. I also have the 3yr coating on hand. What’s the best way to apply? I normally foam, rinse, foam/contact wash, iron decon, water spot remover if needed(Tx heat), quick beads as drying aid Should I skip the quick beads drying aid part and do a panel prep & polish and then apply or can I quick beads, panel prep, and polish and apply coating?
Ship the DIY Detail Quick Beads, also used the Perforated Synthetic Decontamination Towel with the DIY Detail Iron Remover. Also DIY Detail Panel Prep after polishing, not before
@@diydetailofficial Thanks....I noticed the web site has the stack for both 8 & 3 and the 5 & 3. Looked but could not find a vid on the 5 & 3. How are they different?
The 8 and 3 year stack is wonderful. Because our environment is hotter than yours, I didn't have to wait 2 hours in between the 8 and 3 year stack since had vehicle curing under the sun for 1 hour at 95 degrees Fahrenheit and 85% humidity.
Humberto is out there letting cars bake in the sun to expedite curing time and make sure he's always "Ready to Roll" when the next detailing video drops. 🤜🤛
Excellent video which explains the coatings very well. Good point on the polishing step being the final cleaning step as sometimes road film will only come off after polishing. Thank you for another solid video!
Thank you!
This detailed video rocks. 2024 will be the first for me polishing and 8 year!
Great products but better videos!
Keep it up!
Awesome! Thank you!
how do you wash the aplicator? I rinsed it with water and squezed it dry, bunch of black goo came out of it(i used 3 year graphene coating). Also why was it so hard to level with pearl weave towel, it was about 20-25c, no sun, about like 70-80%, and I didnt even let it sit for 2 minutes. also using plush towel after pearl weave just left a ton of lint, so after 3 panels I said screw it and wiped coating clean with pearl weave. it did end up good looking, but why was it so hard to wipe off
Sounds like you were using too much. To clean the applicator soak it in your wash bucket.
But I just did my first ceramic coat this past weekend and I have a dark red 6th gen Camaro and I was having a really hard time ( even in my garage ) telling where I had already wiped the coating. No matter which light or angle I just couldn't tell and the results were less than ideal.
The next day in the sun I had several rainbow-ish like smear spots on almost every panel.
Those are high spots.
So nice . Thanks for the info brother . 🎉🎉❤❤❤
Always welcome
Where does the 3 year graphene fall on the hardness scale vs the 5 year ceramic?
Can you just install the 5 year and use quick beads as a drying aid as a suitable alternative?
All the same hardness. DIY Detail Quick Beads will
Not replace the stack
Gloss: The 3 year coating has less gloss vs the 5 & 8. Wish there was the ability to see the difference in a video.
Gloss Q: Let’s say I use the 3 year. Can I apply a gloss topper (Xtreme Solutions Topper) for example? Or, must use the Ceramic Gloss? Would the CR bond better (?) and used for ceramic maintenance? ~ Thanks ~
It’s difficult to see in person unless you have a trained eye. Wait a week before using another brands topper, 2 hours if using DIY Detail Ceramic Gloss.
@diydetailofficial Does adding CG on Top of the 3yr make the Gloss similar to the 5yr or better?
Another great video. I got all my questions answered, except one. I have a new car and if l decide not to polish my car before applying, lets say the stacked 8 and 3 year coating, and then l notice few minor scratches that l would like to get rid off, is there a way for me to fix that? Could l polish that spot and then apply the 8 and the 3 ceramic coating again over that spot, or do l just live with those scratches? Thanks 😮
Yes you can polish a spot, but you will need to lightly polish the whole panel, and apply to it.
@diydetailofficial that makes sense, thanks 😊
How do you know how much coating to put on the applicator? I don’t want to overuse.
Any tips of tricks?
Thinking there should be so many drops of liquid per area? An eye dropper attachment
Overthinking?
TOO MUCH COATING CAN CAUSE A HIGH SPOT #diydetail #detailing #detailingtutorials
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TOO MUCH COATING CAN CAUSE A HIGH SPOT #diydetail #detailing #detailingtutorials
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Hi, can you make the volume adjusted when uploading ? cz even with max level we can't hear much what you guys are saying :'( cheers
There is nothing wrong with the video volume. It must be your device.
weird , my windows volume is already high @@archiepezek
@@Halford8080 Maybe it's another problem somewhere. On a computer there's another volume control. There's a volume control in the task bar on the bottom of the screen.
Sorry for the inconvenience
i think no because 99% of what i'm watching doesn't need to be at max :'( @@archiepezek
Is there enough on a bottle to do a 2023 Toyota tundra?
Yes, and more
How much car we can do with one bottle ??
2 regular sedans
Which are best over vinyl wrap?
8 year
Hands-down, the best and easiest coatings I’ve used, and the only ones I will offer it my business now
Awesome brother, we appreciate that!!
Finally applied "The Stack" to my wife's Expedition this past weekend and can honestly say this was the most impressed I've been with a coating. The simplicity and ease of application made this process a breeze and the results were outstanding. I leaned against it talking to my cousin a few days afterwards and I slipped right off. It's well worth the time investment if you have the time and money to buy and apply both coatings. Editing the video of the application and should have it posted in a few weeks.
Please share the video here when you do, and link it in our Facebook group as well, bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup
Can the 3-year coating be used on glass and plastics as well?
Yes
Question: Have a Camaro that is a pleasure/show vehicle. My original thought was to do the 8yr/3yr stack to really make it pop for shows. Since you state that the 5yr has the most gloss, that seems like another option. What do you recommend . . . and it's the soft GM black for reference & another good reason I think to coat it. TY
The 8/3 stack is the best combo
Can this be applied to gelcoat? 8 year? Multi-coat, Stack?
Yes
Thus far I've spent around 500 bucks on DIY Detail products. I love all of them so much and to have this level of support to boot! Wow! Now all I need is a DIY black Tshirt and windows decal for my Tesla!
Thanks, merch is coming soon
I've been wondering about coating application pricing as someone who is thinking about doing detailing on the side. Since coating application is much easier than before and polishing isn't necessarily required, are professional detailers still charging $1000+ for them?
I am going to say yes for $1000+. A car may not require a full 2 step correction, but I think a light polish of 2 passes with the jeweling pad just to prep the paint should be done UNLESS you know for a fact that no protection was ever applied to the paint. It's a good CYA step and ensures the paint is ready to receive the coating. Part of the expense in the coating is your expertise in the prep and application of coatings and the other part is baking some profit into the process to cover you should you ever need to reapply a failed coating. Really you want to be paid for that warrantee you're providing your customer and that higher cost helps with that. Even if you never need to re-apply a coating, that profit will just help you grow your business and do things like business coaching or education which will help you serve your customers better.
The other part of it is that is the industry standard price. You just happen to be benefiting from using a product that works well and is easy and quick to apply which is a plus for you. Undercutting your competition will likely make them mad, but may also raise concerns from potential customers as to why you are so much cheaper than the others. Even if your quality and results are the same, customers will always question "Why are they so much cheaper than other detailers, they must be cutting corners somewhere to be making money".
I apologize for the mind-dump, but wanted to pass on some lessons I've learned. I absolutely encourage you to get into it. It's one of the best side hustles I know of and you get to work on some amazing cars while you're at it.
If you do get started, I might consider an 'introductory' price for the first few coatings if you wanted to get your feet wet but have a price close to industry standard that you will target once you've done a few. And be clear on the future price with your customer you give a discount to so you have something to stand on when their friends come looking for the same service at the same price.
Good luck! I hope you get started and it turns into a nice side business!
@@alfredautospa I appreciate the "mind dump." That part of ceramic coatings has been on my mind for a while. It feels good to have a definitive answer.
Alfred’s answer is spot on. Don’t sell yourself short. Lower prices mean a downgrade to the Detailers around you.
@@albaker2938 I'm glad you found it helpful. I think that knowing what to charge and what is reasonable to charge is something most of us struggle with when we first get going. I know I did as well until I started following Yvan and I've slowly been bringing my prices up to closer align with the industry standard and it's opened some opportunities for me both with clients and financially.
Even if you're just getting going and are learning how to do coatings, if you provide an incredible customer experience, it will far out weigh your "lack of experience" with coatings. Honestly if you stick with DIY coatings, they are so simple you'll look and feel like an expert in no time.
If you have any questions or if I can help in any way, feel free to reach out!
my smaller market/competition and being a "side hustle" home garage professional puts me more in the 400$-600$ price range.. Any new vehicles get a lower price as they only need a quick 1 step polish to boost gloss and exfoliate the clear to deep clean and prep it.
So you don’t have to polish the car if you don’t want to, but would you still have to clay bar it to get rid of contaminants after you wash it? Could you list the steps if you don’t polish what you would need to do?
This will help
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What about oleophobicity that some other coating company are advertising?
That’s an inherent trait of all good coatings.
quick question,, I just made an order, got a bunch of goodies and specificly got a good handful of your applicators but I still have a can and a half of geyon can coat evo, that my main ceramic package, i'm mobile in las vegas, nevada so I like how it performs... I bought your applicators for can coat, will they work good for it?
P.S. your ceramic coating bundles were sold out anyway, so it'll work out, ill finish my cans of geyon then by then stock up on yours lol
It should work, give it a try and see how it works with that coating. Not familiar with it so can’t tell you for sure, I would always recommend using the applicator your coating manufacturer recommends, but if it helps you spread the product it will probably be just fine
@@diydetailofficial gotcha! Thanks so much for feedback,, I’ll give it a try and let you know how it went😎💪
What are you trying to do here guys, make this easy?! All jokes aside, loving the work.
Thanks, we are bucking the trend of overthinking.
I’m still entry level detailer I plan to use yall product on my personal vehicle
Thank you.
This is eddie colons shop? 🧐
Correct, he was kind enough to help us out since we are between shops
@@diydetailofficial cool
Is it wise to put the coating on a plastic truck bed liner, or tonneau cover?
Bedliner yes, but not the best use of a coating. If it’s a hard tonneau, yes
I have the turtle wax graphene wax on my vehicle and considering your ceramic coating. In terms of removal what do you suggest? Iron remover, clay towel and a stripping shampoo?
I’d polish to be sure
A full decontamination ( mechanical and chemical), followed buy a light polish.
Is this 3 year coating the same as the original 3 year?
No
Hi. Can yoir ceramic coating be applied after a car has been carnauba waxed. If yes after how long
Apply the coating after polishing, you can apply wax after the coating has cured.
@diydetailofficial thanks what is the full cure time
Will one bottle be enough for a model x?
Yes
Can you apply these coatings to vinyl wrap?
Yes
@diydetailofficial that's amazing. Is the process any different when applying? Basically, I was wondering if you have a shorter set time or if I treat it like normal paint?
I have quick beads/ceramic gloss on a vehicle that I’ve applied 3months ago, still really hydrophobic. I also have the 3yr coating on hand. What’s the best way to apply? I normally foam, rinse, foam/contact wash, iron decon, water spot remover if needed(Tx heat), quick beads as drying aid
Should I skip the quick beads drying aid part and do a panel prep & polish and then apply or can I quick beads, panel prep, and polish and apply coating?
Ship the DIY Detail Quick Beads, also used the Perforated Synthetic Decontamination Towel with the DIY Detail Iron Remover. Also DIY Detail Panel Prep after polishing, not before
Hey Yvan. Is it safe to use a graphene ceramic spray on a car that is coated with a normal ceramic coating (non-graphene)?
Yes
Im about to sand my headlights and was wondering if i should put the ceramic coating on finely sanded headlights with or without clear coat?
You will need to polish
Wow, another great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Is it recommend to use the yellow waffle pad n polish on the glass?
Actually on glass the Pad doesn’t have much importance.
Going to order one in a few weeks waiting on better weather here.
Thank you.
Does the 8 year work on PPF?
Yes
what is the shelf life of the 3-coatings both for a bottle never opened and for one that has been opened? Thanks
1 year un opened, 3-6 months opened
@@diydetailofficial Thanks....I noticed the web site has the stack for both 8 & 3 and the 5 & 3. Looked but could not find a vid on the 5 & 3. How are they different?
5/3 will have more gloss, 8/3 will have more self cleaning
The 8 and 3 year stack is wonderful. Because our environment is hotter than yours, I didn't have to wait 2 hours in between the 8 and 3 year stack since had vehicle curing under the sun for 1 hour at 95 degrees Fahrenheit and 85% humidity.
Humberto is out there letting cars bake in the sun to expedite curing time and make sure he's always "Ready to Roll" when the next detailing video drops. 🤜🤛
Thanks Humberto, in the future I would still wait the 2 hours though.