What's In DFB's Cabinet?

[50ALM]

... As for a "stand-ups" or "pieces-to-camera", I'm far too shy to appear or speak on camera. But if I wanted, I would also be looking at the DJI Mic 2.

D, how about this, then?
(And you don't need to be on-camera at all.)

Commentary is always useful whilst you're doing "it".
Describe what it is, what it does, and how you're doing it, any pros, any cons.
This will help viewers understand what's happening and be more engaging.

If you want to start tarting up the videos, consider shooting some B-roll closeups, and do vision-only edits in post production.

B-roll can be shot before you record your main master shot (if you have thought about what you are going to discuss before pressing the record button), or you can shoot B-roll shots after you've done the master shot. Or a bit of both. Some close-ups and alternative angles, when appropriate, can make a video more interesting.

Given the nature of the subject, one of those action camera head straps could be useful for a lot of demos and how tos? Given the close proximity of the camera, the camera's internal microphone should be more than adequate.

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[radar]

I don’t mind the clear tail lamps - sets off some colours well. The GT badge is homage to first gen.
There were 10 external differences between our FM and US model
1. Wing mirrors
2. No bonnet scoops.
3. No DTRL
4. Clear tail lamps.
5. Different lower vallance under front grille.
6. Split reverse lamp/fog light
7 Rear GT badge
8 no sequential indicators
9 I think the night side markers are different colour
10 - I can never remember this one

 

[DFB5.0]

The Final Polish - Part 2

With the hard work done, today was about getting the paint coated. In actual fact, the use of Essence alone would have left the paint protected with a layer of Si02, which Carpro suggests will last up to a year. However, I that would have been easy.

I tossed up between three last-step-products to use on the Mustang. A nice coat of Collinite 845 or Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant would have left the paint richly saturated, ultra glossy and supremely slick. If I'd went that path, I would have used Carpro Reflect instead of Essence as I'm not sure Essence would be compatible with a wax or polymer sealant. And so, I arrived at Gyeon Can Coat EVO............................

Why put a ceramic coating on a car that I won't have for much longer? Firstly, I already had an open bottle of Can Coat that needed to be used up. It also gives me more experience with ceramics, something that I'm still not completely comfortable with. And thirdly..............because why not.

First port of call, a wipe down with Gyeon Prep, which would seem a wrong move after using a product like Essence. For the most part, if Essence is cycled long enough, you generally break down to polish oils sufficiently to negate the need for a panel prep. However, that is somewhat hard to gauge. So, as long as Essence has had an hour to cure, you are generally ok to use a panel prep, which in turn will remove any lingering oils. In my case, I lightly wiped down with Prep as a precautionary step and remove any dust that settled overnight.

I've documented applying Can Coat EVO before, and for the most part it goes down pretty easy. Working panel to panel, 2 to 3 sprays are added to a towel or microfiber applicator, more than that and you are wasting product. It's then worked over the panel, then buffed off with a separate towel. I actually use third towel for a final wipe. For the Mustang, I applied Can Coat EVO to the paint and black plastic trims. After an hour, I followed with Gyeon Cure.

GYEON | Q2 Cancoat EVO – Car Supplies Warehouse
Gyeon Q2M Cure | Car Supplies Warehouse – Car Supplies Warehouse

Cure is typically used to protect the coating from moisture and contaminants while it fully cures over following 14 days. Considering the car will sit in the garage indefinity, I could have skipped this step. But then the lack of slickness from Can Coat means using Cure addresses that.

And with that, the Mustang is polished and protected.

I touched on experience with ceramics earlier, well I'm still not comfortable with them. Sure, I can apply a ceramic coating, however I find myself second guessing every single moment in terms of flash times, when to buff off, did I accidentally smear coating onto an already coated section, did I leave a high spot, will it bond properly...................... and on and on. I realize all of that comes down to experience and confidence, but I never had these hang ups applying waxes and sealants.

This leaves me with a conundrum I have been contemplating for more than a year now. Ceramic coatings make future maintenance a breeze, being more tolerant of cleaning chemicals and better able to withstand contamination. But on a pampered garage queen, most of that doesn't apply, so in the end I'm left with the hydrophobic element...................which a wax or sealant can do anyway. Then factor in how a wax is slicker and easier to apply with none of the anxiety over flash times and high spots, I do believe my new Mustang WON'T be ceramic coated. Except for the wheels, which is a necessity in my opinion.

Still to do on the S550 Mustang, swapping back to the original PP wheels, removing the blue coil covers and take some additional videos.

 

[radar]

Looks fabulous D, I hope mine comes up like yours.

Three weeks and I’m back. Refit Kona FN alloys and sort out the front number plate.
Good luck with 6G

 

[Bikeman315]

Just got this email from AutoGeek. Hope it can help some of you CarPro fans.

 

[kilobravo]

I'm still using CS6, as I refuse to "rent" software, and CS6 does everything I need it to do.
Cloud software - bah hum bug!

I hear ya loud and clear regarding "renting software" Adam and I know you're not alone using the last "purchasable" version because I see online questions from CS6 folks all the time. And, if it does everything you need, I say Rock On but Adobe really has knocked it out of the park over the last few years.

We're organising a posse and heading down to Victoria to sort him out!
The Detailing For Bro's Youtube channel needs a host.

OMG that was hilarious!

And with that, the Mustang is polished and protected.

Some lucky sumbitch is gonna be the recipient of all your hard work and I damn sure hope they appreciate it.

No kidding D, you have her looking better than brand new and the gloss is too gorgeous for words! I realize that It's often quite difficult to say goodbye to a special vehicle but I am confident that your heart will find a place for the new girl, too. <smile>

I do believe my new Mustang WON'T be ceramic coated. Except for the wheels, which is a necessity in my opinion.

I feel you my friend. You may remember me hemming and hawing over my first foray into ceramic with Sarah. I'm not sorry but as frequently as she gets detailed, I've often felt like the coating was unnecessary.

 

[DFB5.0]

Some lucky sumbitch is gonna be the recipient of all your hard work and I damn sure hope they appreciate it.

No kidding D, you have her looking better than brand new and the gloss is too gorgeous for words! I realize that It's often quite difficult to say goodbye to a special vehicle but I am confident that your heart will find a place for the new girl, too. <smile>

In the past, I've had a habit of keeping cars instead of getting rid of them when something new came along. I can't justify that anymore. There are two non-negotiables in the fleet, both irreplicable as they don't make them anymore (the two Falcon's).

My daily driver Ranger I was thinking of trading to the new model, but Ford don't do a low-ride height Ranger anymore, which is useless for me, so I wouldn't be getting the vehicle I wanted. I'll just run my current one into the ground, which will take me a while, after 8 years of ownership its only got 40,000 km (25,000 miles) on the clock.

Which leaves the Mustang, the last one to arrive, the first one to go. I have a feeling that this will be one of those cars I wish I'd never sold in the years to come. Mine is a late 2016 build, early 2017 delivered GT, which is hardly the most unique of the breed. The later cars with the Gen-3 Coyote, digital dash, updated chassis and active exhaust are way more desirable on the used market. However, the pre-facelift cars with the shorter geared MT-82 are much better suited to the rev-happy Coyote than the moonshot MT-82 D4 of the later cars.

And its that short gearing that makes the car feel so raunchy, so eager to please. This car has been my first and only manual performance car, something I wonder if I'll miss transitioning to a 10-speed auto. Rowing gears and playing tunes via the throttle and Borla exhaust has been an absolute joy! Then throw in the near new condition, the car arriving at just the right time in my life.............................yeah, I'll never find another like it.

I can only hope that the new owner will look after it like I have. It's not perfect, there are a few rock chips here and there, something I got over a long time ago. I'd also suggest the new owner change the diff and gearbox fluids, something I never got around to doing, not from a km/miles perspective, more so that the car has been driven as intended, so it would be preventative. But from a cosmetic/protection point of view, there is nothing to do.

 

[DFB5.0]

I love this guys content, not only for the detailing prowess but also for the beautify shot and edited videos..............a man of many talents. In this case, he has simplified the new car protection and maintenance process for the weekend warrior.

 

[Evolvd]

I love this guys content, not only for the detailing prowess but also for the beautify shot and edited videos..............a man of many talents. In this case, he has simplified the new car protection and maintenance process for the weekend warrior.

What’s the channel name? The imbedded video won’t let me open it in YouTube.

 

[DFB5.0]

What’s the channel name? The imbedded video won’t let me open it in YouTube.

Chromatic Garage -
How To Ceramic Coat Your New Car! (2024) (youtube.com)

 

[MAGS1]

My daily driver Ranger I was thinking of trading to the new model, but Ford don't do a low-ride height Ranger anymore, which is useless for me, so I wouldn't be getting the vehicle I wanted. I'll just run my current one into the ground, which will take me a while, after 8 years of ownership its only got 40,000 km (25,000 miles) on the clock.

Maybe the new Maverick Lobo will fit the bill?

https://media.ford.com/content/ford...rns-with-performance-tuned-maverick-lobo.html

 

[kilobravo]

I can only hope that the new owner will look after it like I have.

Special vehicles can take on a personna of their own and when we have to say goodbye, I think we all hope the next owner treats her with at least moderately good care.

In the case of your GT, I know that's true, and I too hope he/she appreciates what you've done for her.

But what I am anxiously awaiting is, the arrival of the new girl and how excited you will be when she arrives at her new home. <warm smile>

..but also for the beautify shot and edited videos..............a man of many talents.

Watched it again this morning and I agree, the boy has talent. Noticed he hit the truck with IronX after rinsing. I've had a bottle for a long time but have never used it. However, I thought it was a chemical for the foam cannon, not a hand sprayer.

Those are perfectly fine for a detailing spray or window cleaner BUT, having to pump the thing oh maybe a million times while walking around the vehicle gave me angina.

Is there another, faster way to apply the product? After four years and 5k miles, would you say that she needs an IronX bath, D?

As an aside, I noticed that he "dry foamed." <grinning>

 

[MAGS1]

Special vehicles can take on a personna of their own and when we have to say goodbye, I think we all hope the next owner treats her with at least moderately good care.

In the case of your GT, I know that's true, and I too hope he/she appreciates what you've done for her.

But what I am anxiously awaiting is, the arrival of the new girl and how excited you will be when she arrives at her new home. <warm smile>


Watched it again this morning and I agree, the boy has talent. Noticed he hit the truck with IronX after rinsing. I've had a bottle for a long time but have never used it. However, I thought it was a chemical for the foam cannon, not a hand sprayer.

Those are perfectly fine for a detailing spray or window cleaner BUT, having to pump the thing oh maybe a million times while walking around the vehicle gave me angina.

Is there another, faster way to apply the product? After four years and 5k miles, would you say that she needs an IronX bath, D?

As an aside, I noticed that he "dry foamed." <grinning>

I like to do an iron decon at least once a year. I typically use Iron X and yes, it’s best to use it on a clean car so it can get to the iron fallout without getting caught in dirt, road film, etc. The spray bottle is a pain for sure. They used to make an Iron X soap that you can use in a foam cannon (actually you would use the bottle of soap as the cannon) not sure if that’s still out there or not. I used it when I brought my 2022 home from the dealer (I told them not to touch it) and it worked great. You’d be surprised how much fallout there was on a brand new car

edit: found it KB. Looks like it’s made for any foam cannon now

https://www.autogeek.net/carpro-iro...x5JOc3QSCHgqKP-HNqHgN7WYV7A0JJm4aArhmEALw_wcB

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Special vehicles can take on a personna of their own and when we have to say goodbye, I think we all hope the next owner treats her with at least moderately good care.

In the case of your GT, I know that's true, and I too hope he/she appreciates what you've done for her.

Maybe go for joint custody?

Regardless, make sure to vet the buyer.

 

[kilobravo]

found it KB. Looks like it’s made for any foam cannon now

And today, YOU are "The Man," Mark..many thanks for that because my arthritic hands don't much care for a zillion sprayer pumps! <BSEG> Immediately went over to AutoGeeksville and grabbed a bottle. Thirty bones..OK, no problem but it's Hazmat, ground trans only to the tune of twelve bones! Forty-five out the door so I hope there's actually chidt on Sarah that needs to be removed. :=)

Back to the idea of hand pump spraying..what makes outfits like CP and others think that a consumer won't have any problem with spending what will seem like an eternity walking, kneeling, and reaching all the while pumping one of those damn spray heads? Are they on drugs or what? <chuckling>

Yeah, I suppose many use it regularly for wheels or a small area that got contaminated but thankfully, they sell the foamable version so you can easily do an entire vehicle without having to have Carpal tunnel surgery! <laughing> Then again, I don't know when the soap version became available so it may just be whining about nothing, as usual. <BSEG>

It sounds like you put this stuff in the cannon bottle at full strength and the CP site doesn't mention dilution. Would that be correct?

Unlike a few of yn's, I simply can't keep up with all the products but the beauty of it is, I don't have to keep up because I have y'all to keep me sailing on the right heading. <GBSEG>

But before I ask more stupid questions, I took advantage of the forum search and found exactly what I needed from The Master. ;=) Based on the fact that I didn't give it a Like or Love however means I didn't see your original post from back in May D so I didn't feel too badly. <smile>

1. Apply Iron Remover to the whole car, allow to soak but not dry. You will need 500 to 600ml for a Mustang.

2. Foam Carpro Lift over the top of the iron remover after about 5 minutes, allow to soft for another 5 minutes.

3. Thorough rinse.

4. Foam and then wash with Carpro Descale. (Descale targets mineral deposits, both seen and unseen.)

5. Rinse thoroughly. If needed, treat any tar deposits with TarX, making sure to rinse again afterwards.

6. Blow dry. Using Carpro Eraser as your drying aid, mop up any remaining water.

7. Apply SIC.

The idea is to rid the coating of contamination, which then allows SIC to bond to the coating and not the contamination.

As it happens and no doubt based on your recommendations or those of others, I actually have unopened bottles of Lift and DeScale from who knows how far back as well as a half gallon of Eraser which I have used a good bit.

I realize your reply was regarding mineral deposits/water spots on the OP's vehicle so hopefully this is my last question..knowing how OCD I am with her, do you think I should get this aggressive for Sarah's first decon bath ever or would you recommend less steps/products?

Damn, it wasn't the last, sorry about that. <chuckling>

The last question I have is, when you say "SIC," do you mean Silica Carbide or rather, "your sealant of choice" perhaps?

Again, I just can't thank you and all the other obsessive regulars who help this OG make his girl as pretty as she can be. You guys are the best!

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