Great video. I applied this on my own vehicle a couple of weeks ago and it’s pretty awesome so far. Vehicle repels water and dirt and seems to stay cleaner longer. Also applied to trim, glass, and wheels. That’s the beauty of Hydrosilex. Time will tell on long-term performance.
I bought this after this video by Sarah. Put it on in the garage (shade, cool surface) over my extra clean Lexus. It is fantastic, spray on wipe off very easy. Paint is smooth and shiney. I like it so much that I will use it on my AMG coupe next. Thanks Sarah !
Great video! Hydrosilex can be used on the glass and the wheels too! I bought it to use on my 2017 Kia Sportage SX-turbo - after doing weeks of research on ceramic coatings.
I just applied the hydrosilex recharge to my 2018 Tacoma, although I wasn't as thorough as you as my truck only has 1500 miles on it. Washed and dried thoroughly, very easy to apply. Works like a champ. Rained all day after it was applied, next morning I had about an inch of wet snow on the truck. Snow slid off effortlessly. I hope you'll do a follow up vid to show how it holds up. I lived in Tucson for 15 years, I know it's tough on paint! My hope is the hydrosilex will protect my paint from all the road salt we have to deal with here in Northern NY. Great video!
Cracker Barrel...oh yeah! Love me some chicken and dumplings! Great channel and thanks for the how to. I have a white 1LE and I’m getting a build up of dirt under the door handles. Washing it is not getting rid of it, I’m going to try what you did to see if I can get it back to normal!
Oh the labour of love when it comes to detailing our rides. Lots of ceramic coatings products out there with different levels of effort required. The one you used looked very easy to apply/remove. Will be interested to see a follow up from you on how long this one lasts given where you live. Cheers!
Thanks Sarah. Just doing research on this now and here you are again. Think the S10/Vortec was my first intro to your wit. Bean scores, I like it. Favorite phrase is “cool beans”. Guess I got it from an Army buddy of mine. Cheers and let’s see more. I’m thinking I’ll doing my Ultra Classic after I practice a bit.
Glad I stumbled across your videos a couple weeks ago... Really wish I was able to watch this one before I did my first ceramic coat job though. You keyed me in on some better ways to find those hidden swirls.
I honestly don't think I've ever watched a better video on TH-cam, you're good at detailing cars, interesting content and your not some big fat hairy guy doing it, you are officially the most beautiful car detailer I've ever seen 👌
You are actually the second person I have found on TH-cam that has a real review on Hydrosilex. I would really love for you to do a series of follow up videos (1 week out, 1 month out) and specially after the first wash to see how the product holds up... Great job!
Thoroughly love your sense of humor, as much as your knowledge! Your videos show the lighter side of doing detailing and ceramic coating right....I have been binge watching car detailing vids....tired of the hype, and minutia, bias reviews. Yes, please do more ceramic coating videos! Tried the new Turtle Wax Hybrid Ceramic spray wax....really like it! Got the Griots 3 in 1 detailer too.....wanna try it on trim, wheels, etc... I love that Master Blaster...some day u gotta do your garage walk thru, products, tools, organization, storage.
Great vid! I actually decided to try this out and doing a vid review as well! Only thing is my Legacy is liquid wrapped, so interesting to see how it works!
mine's an old chevy square body 86 k20 custom deluxe 4x4, it's rusty,and dented.. it's lucky of it gets washed other than lights,Windows and plates,that aren't just rained on,snowed on,or muddy water!! oh and i have one of these vinyl dashpads embedded with dirt into the grain pattern,after all it is a farm truck ill try to clean it some day because over than two or three small cracks the dashpad is almost perfect ,also factory to the truck! great channel some meat products and how to videos,and you are hilarious girl,keep it up Sarah mam.
Here is a video idea: Grab a hood from a junkyard and do some side by side comparisons of different ceramic coating brands so we can see the actual difference of them all. It appears to me that the coating performed just as well as a few coats of good wax would. So a side by side would be a more scientific approach.
Will be buying a new vehicle in the near future and I've been thinking about a means for protecting the paint as the vehicle is parked outside with a lot of tall trees nearby. Thanks for demo'ing this product as I've just started researching ceramic products as one option.
I think you're suppose to use a paint prep after polishing to remove any polishing oils left behind. That way the sealant bonds to the paint better. I've been polishing and waxing my trucks for the past 20+ years and am eager to try out a ceramic coating.
Sarah great vid - as far as keeping detailing supplies in a hot garage - most of the products won't appreciate that heat. Most will begin to separate in the heat, and then thicken as they cool - getting gloppy and chunky. I have a closet in my house dedicated to supplies. In my case being in NJ the extreme range of temps kills the products - we got from 0 to 100 during any given year. Great job on the Subaru!
Thank you very much for the time and detail you put into this video. I have been wanting to try this detail type and after watching your video, I will (as soon as winter decides to go away...lol.)
Hydrosilex is awesome stuff( I saw Brian from Apex Detail use that product) can't wait to try it myself!!! Plus this product will work on your rims as well!
Hey Sarah! This from "HydroSilex Recharge is an Sio2 based, easy to apply, spray on protection product! In short you can mist it on clean paint, wipe away any excess product and get durable protection that looks great! The unique chemical makeup of water-based Silica Dioxide makes this formula a pioneer in detailing. Once cured, Recharge morphs from liquid to a highly flexible transparent top layer, that adds gloss, and protects various surfaces from the elements. While the label on the bottle reads “Ceramic Coating”, Recharge is not a full-fledged paint coating, but rather a spray on silica sealant. These easy to use products offer durable protection for a variety of surfaces, exceptional hydrophobic properties, and they can be applied in a very short amount of time. Hydrosilex indicates Recharge can be used on a wide array of vehicles and surfaces including boats, planes, cars, trucks, showers, kitchens, motorcycles, bicycles, lawnmowers, glass, plastic, metals, fiberglass, vinyl, paint protection film, wheels, wood, Plastic-Dip, stone, countertops, single stage paints, gel coats, clear coat finishes and more. The bottle says to “Apply on all surfaces”, therefore, I think it is safe to say you can go ahead and try it out on everything."
I would recommend using multiple towels when applying any coating and also it's huge to use a IPA to extract the oils from either the compound or polish you just put on the paint, it has a big factor with any coating of how well it's going to bond and seal to the paint. Also you don't want to use ur compound or polish microfiber towels because they have the oil on them aswell you're trying to get away from. Hope this helps just didn't see any thing on that or that you did mention.
That pearl white was sparkling pretty good. I really need a good detail on my LGT. Its a dark gray metallic and I definitely doesnt sparkle like yours!
I bought HydroSilex and put two coats on my truck. At first it beaded water like crazy. It's been about a month now and its not beading like it first did. Already wearing down...
Curious: after a Polish and a final clay do you do an isopropyl wipe down to remove any residual polish or clay marring??.. at any rate you do a fantastic job!!!
Someone told me they went out of the country (spanish speaking country) and rented a car. When they got there, the person told them they'd be getting a Ford Ester. He had no clue and had never heard of this Ford Ester. Lady pulled the car up and it turned out to be a Forester. haha
Temps in the garage can be controlled by a DIY mini split system. You can do it yourself for under $2k. Mr. Cool has a pre-charged system that doesn't require a technician
Store your car cleaning products close to the ground. Hot air rises after all. Next install a thermostat controlled extraction fan in the ceiling or wall depending on your setup. It comes on when the room reaches your preset temp then goes off when the temp drops.
This is more of a coating topper like car pro reload or gtechniq c2v3. Your traditional consumer grade paint coatings last 2+ years. I think this is on par with the coating toppers 6-9months. I have a feeling these "coating toppers" will become as popular as the coating themselves because they are easier to work with but last longer than your traditional paste wax.
Nice work Sarah! Any ceramic coating is only as good as the prep you put into it. This product in particular will likely last 3 to 6 months if you don't reapply. Personally, I'd reapply every 3 months after a wash. The only thing I noticed that you might consider next time is a 'panel wipe' step after polishing to remove any remaining oils or waxes from the exterior surfaces. A panel wipe product that is easy to find in stores and works perfectly is Prep All by Kleen Strip. Again, nice job!
How about using an old/chipped nylon trim removal tool as a pointer? Will probably require some grinding, sanding, and shaping. While your fingers are nice, I'm often at a loss of what you're trying to point at. I initially thought of using a screwdriver, but we know that metal tools in close proximity to the paint would not be a good idea.
Love that you are so “detailed.” My friends make fun of me cuz of this. Usually I spray/wipe alcohol over the entire car after buffing to remove oils b/4 coating.
Great video! I've been very curious about ceramic coatings. The ones that I have seen though, apply with a little sponge wrapped in some fabric or leather type crap... and they say it actually requires a bit of skill to apply, so I have been a little iffy about trying it on my car.
Yes and no. It’s a hybrid sealant that encompasses ceramic properties. It’s designed to be DIY friendly. If you watch the entire video, you’ll notice that I reiterate this over and over. I’m not getting paid by this company, so I have no problem calling it what it is.
The engineering nerd in me needs to do a little research on this stuff, but I think they are using “ceramic” incorrectly. All that would do is horribly scratch the paint and offer no real protection, as any ceramic material is going to be much harder than the paint. Time to nerd out lol
Neur0bit but a horizontal scratch is harder to see than a circular scratch. I’ve been doing this a long time.. it’s a tip from wayyy back. Also a straight line scratch wouldn’t be considered a “swirl mark” which was what my original comment was discussing.
Just a big question for me - how much of the small bottle do You use for one car? Is it like bottel - a car - type of product or would it be good for at least 2-3 times? Thanks Sarah!
So will this help protect the paint against rock chips? Truly appreciate all the work you put into your videos. I live in Scottsdale, drive a Crosstrek and within a month noticed a few rock chips. Online forums blame Subaru for their paint quality. Not sure. Thank you
Terrific demo video! Wasn't sure if I'd do ceramic coating on my VW R, but after seeing your hard work, I'm going to give it a try! Thanks, Sarah! You are awesome! Hydrophobic! You are so funny! Well, not you, well, you are, but...your jokes are! Ah 🤔😊😁
How long does it last? Most spray detailers only hold up a few weeks. That is a lot of prep for just a few weeks when you could easily just wax the car at that point and the wax will hold up for months.
Great video! Just found your channel and will definitely subscribe. I have a black Infiniti Q50 with quite a few switl marks. Been getting quotes to have ceramic coating done, sure isnt cheap 😵.
+1 for a follow up down the road to see how it held up. Question, outside of youtube land, how often do you wash your daily? Also, before the ceramic (I'm assuming you waxed it) how often would you rewax? Thanks for the videos! Oh, sidenote I didn't see the link come up for the window ceramic job around the 11:11 mark.
Hey Saray... David in Oklahoma here... Have you ever tried the Zainos line of products? How does your stuff compare to the one step coatings from Zainos? Thanks..... Your Suburu was sharp!!
I have those shelves in my basement... I really like him a lot... I have four of them completely full .. I can't wait until I get my garage built in a month I'll have plenty more room... I've seen some ceramic coat cost $1,000 ( I paid significantly less for mine ) and I know there's different grades and the extent in which the ceramic penetrates and how long it lasts... this seems to me that it's more of a ceramic type maintenance or covering ( kinda like quick detail spray ) given that giant bottle is probably like 40 or 50 bucks... not trying to knock it I just don't see this lasting very long.... Noice work Sarah!
Can you recommend an absolute novice doing this himself?? I kindof anxious about prepping the paint well enough. Although the car is just 3 month old (but has been to a real winter). thx
Hi from Australia; enjoying the video content and your very engaging style. I live in a hot climate too and the five-year-old Subaru XV I bought a few months ago has great ice silver paint (just loving the car) so I’m thinking this would be a good treatment to try. Thanks for the guidance.
Agree with you Sarah on the wet Application, I think dry will probably bond better to the paint I would assume, also after you polished The car did you use any alcohol wipe down or Geon wipe down, next question is can you apply a traditional wax over this coding like a “ Beauty wax” I just been using V36 The same cutting pad you used and then I jump up to Jes car power 🔒 + and then I do a top coat of Colinites 845. That really seems to respond well to my Subaru Ice Silver metallic paint gets pretty hot out here in Sacramento.
Have you ever tried collinite 476 ? I'm no pro but I think it outlasts most ceramic coatings. Try applying it with a foam pad buffer [Its Hard] to apply wow ! Kinda new to your video's excuse me if I missed some.
Thanks previously, I really appreciate the coating for glass. With a lot of vehicles, I actually like "Nu Finish" polish for the painted exterior, cheap, years durably for garaged vehicles. Nice protection from car cover wear too. Glad I don't live in the searing Arizona summers, Georgia is perfect.
You should look up a Racatac Sarah, it's a rolling creeper seat thingy, mostly designed for tilers etc, but perfect for doing wheels and lower panel stuffs too : ) I found it from the youtube channel Auto fetish detail, he had an affiliate link I think.
I would say it would only last you around 4 months with a type of sealant like that in AZ. I wouldn't call it a coating more of a spray sealant. I would like to see some more coating stuff from you for sure. There are some excellent trim coatings out there for sure. Hell I have coatings for everything lol. It can get out of hand with all the goodies you can put on a vehicle as you know. Your shelf for detailing supplies will keep getting crowded. How did the paint feel after application? Super smooth?
Hey, by moving the shelving to the other end of the garage will help with the heat from the garage door and away from direct sunlight when the door is open. You are doing a great job but don't forget to take some me time 👌
Can this be applied on top of a sealant and wax? Cuz I got that on my car now. Power lock + Co 845. Or do you think it won't bond to the car? I'm thinking this thing is a spray wax on crack.
I have a 2017 Outback, so I would like to know how the ceramic coating holds up. Also, how much is it$ ? What brands would you recommend? Or is it just a gimmick. As always, good video, very informative.
James Mounts it’s a DIY ceramic product, that way your average person can do this! It won’t last as long, but it seems fairly decent from what I can tell.
Dear Sarah, I ve notice after ceramic that the foam gun effectiveness will be less because of the effect in my book it is still a win / win but you want that foam to melt down to pick up all the loose stuff All the best, SoulDave
Really enjoy your videos. There are so many detailing products in the market and I have tried many of them. You often mention products by name and it would be helpful if you expanded on what you like or don't like about them. I don't know if that creates a problem in case you have sponsors that provide you with products. Thanks much - you make me laugh and teach me car detailing all at the same time. Very impressed with your knowledge of cars, etc.
Maybe you did this but I'd consider wiping your car with paint prep right b4 you apply a new brand or type of sealant or wax. Its then bonding to the paint and not previous chemicals. It's a quick step. I'd start only calling this a sealant. I like the blaster. I started using mine for my motorcycles (water hides all over them).
Great video. I applied this on my own vehicle a couple of weeks ago and it’s pretty awesome so far. Vehicle repels water and dirt and seems to stay cleaner longer. Also applied to trim, glass, and wheels. That’s the beauty of Hydrosilex. Time will tell on long-term performance.
I bought this after this video by Sarah. Put it on in the garage (shade, cool surface) over my extra clean Lexus.
It is fantastic, spray on wipe off very easy. Paint is smooth and shiney.
I like it so much that I will use it on my AMG coupe next.
Thanks Sarah !
Great video! Hydrosilex can be used on the glass and the wheels too! I bought it to use on my 2017 Kia Sportage SX-turbo - after doing weeks of research on ceramic coatings.
Just used this as a topper to meguiars hybrid ceramic liquid wax, really awesome product...I will never stop using it.
You have more stuff than me and I've been detailing for years lol.. I love ceramic coating!!! Great job Sarah!!!
I just applied the hydrosilex recharge to my 2018 Tacoma, although I wasn't as thorough as you as my truck only has 1500 miles on it. Washed and dried thoroughly, very easy to apply. Works like a champ. Rained all day after it was applied, next morning I had about an inch of wet snow on the truck. Snow slid off effortlessly. I hope you'll do a follow up vid to show how it holds up. I lived in Tucson for 15 years, I know it's tough on paint! My hope is the hydrosilex will protect my paint from all the road salt we have to deal with here in Northern NY. Great video!
Cracker Barrel...oh yeah! Love me some chicken and dumplings! Great channel and thanks for the how to. I have a white 1LE and I’m getting a build up of dirt under the door handles. Washing it is not getting rid of it, I’m going to try what you did to see if I can get it back to normal!
I drank a beer every time you said ceramic and swirl. I am wasted now. =)
Watch tomorrow’s upload on a car review of an 800whp Mitsubishi Evo and drink every time I say “this thing”, you’ll be hammered after. Lol
Oh the labour of love when it comes to detailing our rides. Lots of ceramic coatings products out there with different levels of effort required. The one you used looked very easy to apply/remove. Will be interested to see a follow up from you on how long this one lasts given where you live. Cheers!
Thanks Sarah. Just doing research on this now and here you are again. Think the S10/Vortec was my first intro to your wit. Bean scores, I like it. Favorite phrase is “cool beans”. Guess I got it from an Army buddy of mine. Cheers and let’s see more. I’m thinking I’ll doing my Ultra Classic after I practice a bit.
Glad I stumbled across your videos a couple weeks ago... Really wish I was able to watch this one before I did my first ceramic coat job though. You keyed me in on some better ways to find those hidden swirls.
I honestly don't think I've ever watched a better video on TH-cam, you're good at detailing cars, interesting content and your not some big fat hairy guy doing it, you are officially the most beautiful car detailer I've ever seen 👌
I was having a really shit hole of a day and came home hoping you had a upload today. So this new video really cheer'd me up. Love the channel.
You are actually the second person I have found on TH-cam that has a real review on Hydrosilex. I would really love for you to do a series of follow up videos (1 week out, 1 month out) and specially after the first wash to see how the product holds up... Great job!
Thoroughly love your sense of humor, as much as your knowledge! Your videos show the lighter side of doing detailing and ceramic coating right....I have been binge watching car detailing vids....tired of the hype, and minutia, bias reviews.
Yes, please do more ceramic coating videos! Tried the new Turtle Wax Hybrid Ceramic spray wax....really like it! Got the Griots 3 in 1 detailer too.....wanna try it on trim, wheels, etc... I love that Master Blaster...some day u gotta do your garage walk thru, products, tools, organization, storage.
I have never wanted to clean my car so much before, until I watched your videos. I want to see more videos about detailing, love your work.
I was impressed with Hydrosilex. I love the product and I use it a lot in auto detailing. It’s a money maker.
Great vid! I actually decided to try this out and doing a vid review as well! Only thing is my Legacy is liquid wrapped, so interesting to see how it works!
mine's an old chevy square body 86 k20 custom deluxe 4x4, it's rusty,and dented.. it's lucky of it gets washed other than lights,Windows and plates,that aren't just rained on,snowed on,or muddy water!! oh and i have one of these vinyl dashpads embedded with dirt into the grain pattern,after all it is a farm truck ill try to clean it some day because over than two or three small cracks the dashpad is almost perfect ,also factory to the truck! great channel some meat products and how to videos,and you are hilarious girl,keep it up Sarah mam.
I have a ceramic-coated frying pan...if you so much as sneeze, the eggs fly right outta there!
(was that off-topic?)
Here is a video idea: Grab a hood from a junkyard and do some side by side comparisons of different ceramic coating brands so we can see the actual difference of them all. It appears to me that the coating performed just as well as a few coats of good wax would. So a side by side would be a more scientific approach.
There are a bunch of these types of videos out there. Search "ceramic coating comparison" and you should be able to find them.
Will be buying a new vehicle in the near future and I've been thinking about a means for protecting the paint as the vehicle is parked outside with a lot of tall trees nearby. Thanks for demo'ing this product as I've just started researching ceramic products as one option.
I think you're suppose to use a paint prep after polishing to remove any polishing oils left behind. That way the sealant bonds to the paint better. I've been polishing and waxing my trucks for the past 20+ years and am eager to try out a ceramic coating.
Sarah great vid - as far as keeping detailing supplies in a hot garage - most of the products won't appreciate that heat. Most will begin to separate in the heat, and then thicken as they cool - getting gloppy and chunky. I have a closet in my house dedicated to supplies. In my case being in NJ the extreme range of temps kills the products - we got from 0 to 100 during any given year. Great job on the Subaru!
Yes, do more. I'm getting ready to order some now. Thanks Sara!!!
Kevin I have a coupon code that saves 10%
Thank you very much for the time and detail you put into this video. I have been wanting to try this detail type and after watching your video, I will (as soon as winter decides to go away...lol.)
Hydrosilex is awesome stuff( I saw Brian from Apex Detail use that product) can't wait to try it myself!!! Plus this product will work on your rims as well!
Am I the only one that giggles every time Sarah says "beading off"? 😂😂😂
Great vid. Love to see how well it holds up over time. I will have a LOT of paint correction for my black Jeep 😒
Hey Sarah! This from
"HydroSilex Recharge is an Sio2 based, easy to apply, spray on protection product! In short you can mist it on clean paint, wipe away any excess product and get durable protection that looks great! The unique chemical makeup of water-based Silica Dioxide makes this formula a pioneer in detailing. Once cured, Recharge morphs from liquid to a highly flexible transparent top layer, that adds gloss, and protects various surfaces from the elements.
While the label on the bottle reads “Ceramic Coating”, Recharge is not a full-fledged paint coating, but rather a spray on silica sealant. These easy to use products offer durable protection for a variety of surfaces, exceptional hydrophobic properties, and they can be applied in a very short amount of time. Hydrosilex indicates Recharge can be used on a wide array of vehicles and surfaces including boats, planes, cars, trucks, showers, kitchens, motorcycles, bicycles, lawnmowers, glass, plastic, metals, fiberglass, vinyl, paint protection film, wheels, wood, Plastic-Dip, stone, countertops, single stage paints, gel coats, clear coat finishes and more. The bottle says to “Apply on all surfaces”, therefore, I think it is safe to say you can go ahead and try it out on everything."
I would recommend using multiple towels when applying any coating and also it's huge to use a IPA to extract
the oils from either the compound or polish you just put on the paint, it has a big factor with any coating of how well it's going
to bond and seal to the paint. Also you don't want to use ur compound or polish microfiber towels because they have the oil on them aswell
you're trying to get away from. Hope this helps just didn't see any thing on that or that you did mention.
That pearl white was sparkling pretty good. I really need a good detail on my LGT. Its a dark gray metallic and I definitely doesnt sparkle like yours!
I would love to see more info on Ceramic coating and maintenance with use of the Hydrosilex.
I bought HydroSilex and put two coats on my truck. At first it beaded water like crazy. It's been about a month now and its not beading like it first did. Already wearing down...
The wet Metode is good in the winter when there is cold, and it is tuchless and that can be good.
Your garage setup looks awesome Sarah 😁
Cracker barrel ftw Sarah!! Yessss
Happened upon your video by accident, glad I did, good video and you kept it interesting. Liked it so much I subscribed.
Curious: after a Polish and a final clay do you do an isopropyl wipe down to remove any residual polish or clay marring??.. at any rate you do a fantastic job!!!
For some reason I find your how to videos more entertaining then the test drive videos.
MN dual sport and adventure I’m going to cut back on the car reviews for now, I think people are tired of them.
Someone told me they went out of the country (spanish speaking country) and rented a car. When they got there, the person told them they'd be getting a Ford Ester. He had no clue and had never heard of this Ford Ester. Lady pulled the car up and it turned out to be a Forester. haha
Temps in the garage can be controlled by a DIY mini split system. You can do it yourself for under $2k. Mr. Cool has a pre-charged system that doesn't require a technician
I've also used hydrosilex and its been awesome so far 2 months in.
Store your car cleaning products close to the ground. Hot air rises after all. Next install a thermostat controlled extraction fan in the ceiling or wall depending on your setup. It comes on when the room reaches your preset temp then goes off when the temp drops.
Great video. Funny I put this on my car last month. Great stuff. I did the wet ap
You made me LOL with the hateful to water people comment :) Your vids are so enjoyable.
Hydrophobic translates to 'fear of water'.
Hi Sarah...maybe I missed it, but did you do a follow up on how Hydrosilex coating is doing?
You will definitely have to give us a follow up in a couple months to see how this stuff holds up. What kind of gloss did it give to the paint?
This is more of a coating topper like car pro reload or gtechniq c2v3. Your traditional consumer grade paint coatings last 2+ years. I think this is on par with the coating toppers 6-9months. I have a feeling these "coating toppers" will become as popular as the coating themselves because they are easier to work with but last longer than your traditional paste wax.
Nice work Sarah! Any ceramic coating is only as good as the prep you put into it. This product in particular will likely last 3 to 6 months if you don't reapply. Personally, I'd reapply every 3 months after a wash. The only thing I noticed that you might consider next time is a 'panel wipe' step after polishing to remove any remaining oils or waxes from the exterior surfaces. A panel wipe product that is easy to find in stores and works perfectly is Prep All by Kleen Strip. Again, nice job!
How about using an old/chipped nylon trim removal tool as a pointer? Will probably require some grinding, sanding, and shaping. While your fingers are nice, I'm often at a loss of what you're trying to point at. I initially thought of using a screwdriver, but we know that metal tools in close proximity to the paint would not be a good idea.
Love that you are so “detailed.” My friends make fun of me cuz of this. Usually I spray/wipe alcohol over the entire car after buffing to remove oils b/4 coating.
Great video, can't wait to figure out which one is actually the follow up to this one.
Great video!
I've been very curious about ceramic coatings. The ones that I have seen though, apply with a little sponge wrapped in some fabric or leather type crap... and they say it actually requires a bit of skill to apply, so I have been a little iffy about trying it on my car.
NuarStanger they do. I have some, haven’t tried them on paint yet though.
I've been thinking about doing this to my 17 Focus ST. Thanks for the great tutorial!
Leah it’s really simple to do, paint correction was where the work was.
That was the most exotic use of a creeper I’ve ever seen. 😂🤭 I’m dead!
Isn't that made to protect and extend a ceramic coating and not an actual ceramic coat itself
Yes and no. It’s a hybrid sealant that encompasses ceramic properties. It’s designed to be DIY friendly. If you watch the entire video, you’ll notice that I reiterate this over and over. I’m not getting paid by this company, so I have no problem calling it what it is.
The engineering nerd in me needs to do a little research on this stuff, but I think they are using “ceramic” incorrectly. All that would do is horribly scratch the paint and offer no real protection, as any ceramic material is going to be much harder than the paint. Time to nerd out lol
Don’t rub up anything in circles if you want to keep swirls away. Using Straight lines with the length of the car will minimize this.
mindflux98 - No, it won’t. A scratch is a scratch. Circles or straight lines, it’s still a scratch.
Neur0bit but a horizontal scratch is harder to see than a circular scratch. I’ve been doing this a long time.. it’s a tip from wayyy back. Also a straight line scratch wouldn’t be considered a “swirl mark” which was what my original comment was discussing.
Just a big question for me - how much of the small bottle do You use for one car?
Is it like bottel - a car - type of product or would it be good for at least 2-3 times?
Thanks Sarah!
So will this help protect the paint against rock chips? Truly appreciate all the work you put into your videos. I live in Scottsdale, drive a Crosstrek and within a month noticed a few rock chips. Online forums blame Subaru for their paint quality. Not sure. Thank you
Yet another awesome video thanks Sarah
How often should you change the pad when polishing? Thanks!
Cool Video. I've been thinking about trying Wolfgang Uber Ceramic Coating but it's a bit expensive.
I'm thinking about doing this. Awesome video
hows it holding up so far? i used to live in west yucca. 😊
Thanks, Sarah! You have a good eye for detail.
Terrific demo video! Wasn't sure if I'd do ceramic coating on my VW R, but after seeing your hard work, I'm going to give it a try! Thanks, Sarah! You are awesome! Hydrophobic! You are so funny! Well, not you, well, you are, but...your jokes are! Ah 🤔😊😁
How long does it last? Most spray detailers only hold up a few weeks. That is a lot of prep for just a few weeks when you could easily just wax the car at that point and the wax will hold up for months.
what do you recommend on fixing large and small paint chips
Great video! Just found your channel and will definitely subscribe. I have a black Infiniti Q50 with quite a few switl marks. Been getting quotes to have ceramic coating done, sure isnt cheap 😵.
Damn you are great with that polisher!!!! Wonderful technique as well!!!!!
+1 for a follow up down the road to see how it held up. Question, outside of youtube land, how often do you wash your daily? Also, before the ceramic (I'm assuming you waxed it) how often would you rewax? Thanks for the videos! Oh, sidenote I didn't see the link come up for the window ceramic job around the 11:11 mark.
Nick McMurray I generally wash once a week. I haven’t been driving my Forester lately though.
Hey Saray... David in Oklahoma here... Have you ever tried the Zainos line of products? How does your stuff compare to the one step coatings from Zainos? Thanks..... Your Suburu was sharp!!
I have those shelves in my basement... I really like him a lot... I have four of them completely full .. I can't wait until I get my garage built in a month I'll have plenty more room...
I've seen some ceramic coat cost $1,000 ( I paid significantly less for mine ) and I know there's different grades and the extent in which the ceramic penetrates and how long it lasts... this seems to me that it's more of a ceramic type maintenance or covering ( kinda like quick detail spray ) given that giant bottle is probably like 40 or 50 bucks... not trying to knock it I just don't see this lasting very long.... Noice work Sarah!
Can you recommend an absolute novice doing this himself?? I kindof anxious about prepping the paint well enough. Although the car is just 3 month old (but has been to a real winter).
thx
Im going to put it on my Cadillac ATS-V as well, thanks for video
Hi from Australia; enjoying the video content and your very engaging style. I live in a hot climate too and the five-year-old Subaru XV I bought a few months ago has great ice silver paint (just loving the car) so I’m thinking this would be a good treatment to try. Thanks for the guidance.
It works pretty good... but what's the down side?
Just ordered a bottle of the stuff ..... How long is it suppose to last ? Like you I live in the Sunshine state of Florida .
Agree with you Sarah on the wet Application, I think dry will probably bond better to the paint I would assume, also after you polished The car did you use any alcohol wipe down or Geon wipe down, next question is can you apply a traditional wax over this coding like a “ Beauty wax” I just been using V36 The same cutting pad you used and then I jump up to Jes car power 🔒 + and then I do a top coat of Colinites 845. That really seems to respond well to my Subaru Ice Silver metallic paint gets pretty hot out here in Sacramento.
Have you ever tried collinite 476 ? I'm no pro but I think it outlasts most ceramic coatings. Try applying it with a foam pad buffer [Its Hard] to apply wow ! Kinda new to your video's excuse me if I missed some.
Oh my God you had me cracking up when you were talking about your Forrester Gump. Good. Video. Thanks. R.
Can you put multiple layers on and what is the cure time?
Thanks previously, I really appreciate the coating for glass. With a lot of vehicles, I actually like "Nu Finish" polish for the painted exterior, cheap, years durably for garaged vehicles. Nice protection from car cover wear too. Glad I don't live in the searing Arizona summers, Georgia is perfect.
Looks very gooddd !!!! I wanna try this
You should look up a Racatac Sarah, it's a rolling creeper seat thingy, mostly designed for tilers etc, but perfect for doing wheels and lower panel stuffs too : ) I found it from the youtube channel Auto fetish detail, he had an affiliate link I think.
I would say it would only last you around 4 months with a type of sealant like that in AZ. I wouldn't call it a coating more of a spray sealant. I would like to see some more coating stuff from you for sure. There are some excellent trim coatings out there for sure. Hell I have coatings for everything lol. It can get out of hand with all the goodies you can put on a vehicle as you know. Your shelf for detailing supplies will keep getting crowded.
How did the paint feel after application? Super smooth?
Hey, by moving the shelving to the other end of the garage will help with the heat from the garage door and away from direct sunlight when the door is open. You are doing a great job but don't forget to take some me time 👌
Martin I took me time today and got my nails redone.
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Sarah, you make it look sooo easy!
I have a ‘16 WRX, just curious what mods/ exhaust you ended up with on your forester.
does it do dammage if you apply ceramic coating on trimming
Have you ever tried paint protection film? If so, what are your thoughts on it.
jpmartinez961 I talk about having a clear bra on my car in this video 😉
Sarah -n- Tuned thanks and my bad, had to stop watching at around the 10min mark. Just finished it and thanks.
Can this be applied on top of a sealant and wax? Cuz I got that on my car now. Power lock + Co 845. Or do you think it won't bond to the car? I'm thinking this thing is a spray wax on crack.
i could watch you all day
I have a 2017 Outback, so I would like to know how the ceramic coating holds up. Also, how much is it$ ? What brands would you recommend? Or is it just a gimmick. As always, good video, very informative.
James Mounts it’s a DIY ceramic product, that way your average person can do this! It won’t last as long, but it seems fairly decent from what I can tell.
Hey, cool. Thank you for almost always replying.
James Mounts I try! It’s tough though to keep up!
So every time you say swirl, I actually hear squirl, which makes the whole video even more fun to watch, keep it up!
Have you tried Ammonyc products? I've used them on my Subaru Outback and it's so great! Love your channel and content! :)
I’m wandering how it would work on the fenders flares and bumpers of my JK!!
Jose Luque-Bermudez it’s safe on all surfaces
Thanks!!
Dear Sarah, I ve notice after ceramic that the foam gun effectiveness will be less because of the effect in my book it is still a win / win but you want that foam to melt down to pick up all the loose stuff
All the best, SoulDave
Really enjoy your videos. There are so many detailing products in the market and I have tried many of them. You often mention products by name and it would be helpful if you expanded on what you like or don't like about them. I don't know if that creates a problem in case you have sponsors that provide you with products. Thanks much - you make me laugh and teach me car detailing all at the same time. Very impressed with your knowledge of cars, etc.
The UV protection of the ceramic coating is a great idea for the environment you are in. It's longevity will be interesting to watch.
Maybe you did this but I'd consider wiping your car with paint prep right b4 you apply a new brand or type of sealant or wax. Its then bonding to the paint and not previous chemicals. It's a quick step. I'd start only calling this a sealant. I like the blaster. I started using mine for my motorcycles (water hides all over them).
Are there benefits to more than one coat of ceramic coating? Two... three coats?