It will be beautiful! Post some pics here and we can help you determine what to do if something is off.
If you intend to ceramic coat your exhaust tips, I would be using a coating with a higher temperature rating usually reserved for wheels. CarPro DLUX or Gtechniq C5 for example.
Today I look back on this and laugh... actually had to look a long time to find it, because I have forgotten what needs done. Car ended up being 4 months late - FINALLY picking it up tomorrow and plan to ceramic coat it right away. Never even opened the boxes I bought in April, hope I can find them!
Nice work, well done!OK ceramic coating is done. Observations from a first timer:
1) There were 10 miles on the car, which made washing a breeze. But this step could be really time consuming for a car with a lot of smashed bugs and tar on it.
2) Because the car was not shipped by rail, I did not use iron remover.
3) The Eraser prep spray was very easy to use.
4) The CQuartz 3.0 UK wasn't super difficult but was very time consuming, doing a small section, waiting for it to flash, and then wiping. It looks like you are hardly putting anything on the applicator but it's still really easy to use too much and then it's harder to wipe off because it just kind of smears around.
5) I did no paint correction because it was brand new, but reflections of objects would definitely be much sharper if I had done that. Wasn't going for that level of show-quality finish so no problem there, I just want protection from swirl marks and stains, and to make washing it easier.
6) It did not make the matte hood decal shiny.
7) I did the whole thing in one day and am very pleased with the shine, although it's hard to tell if it's any shinier than it was after dealer prep for delivery.
8) Because of using the applicator block and having to remove the excess after flashing, it would be very difficult and time consuming to do the handling package wheels. Will tackle that in the spring before taking the winter wheels off, unless I sell them first. Removed the handling package wheels already to make prep and coating as easy as possible.
9) In terms of cost vs benefit, I give it an A+!
Thanks to all of you who helped me to formulate a plan and buy supplies!
For coating the wheels, you don’t need the block. For my business, I don’t even bother with the block and small fabric that comes with it. I use 4x6 microfiber applicators as it makes it much easier to get into the tight areas.OK ceramic coating is done. Observations from a first timer:
1) There were 10 miles on the car, which made washing a breeze. But this step could be really time consuming for a car with a lot of smashed bugs and tar on it.
2) Because the car was not shipped by rail, I did not use iron remover.
3) The Eraser prep spray was very easy to use.
4) The CQuartz 3.0 UK wasn't super difficult but was very time consuming, doing a small section, waiting for it to flash, and then wiping. It looks like you are hardly putting anything on the applicator but it's still really easy to use too much and then it's harder to wipe off because it just kind of smears around.
5) I did no paint correction because it was brand new, but reflections of objects would definitely be much sharper if I had done that. Wasn't going for that level of show-quality finish so no problem there, I just want protection from swirl marks and stains, and to make washing it easier.
6) It did not make the matte hood decal shiny.
7) I did the whole thing in one day and am very pleased with the shine, although it's hard to tell if it's any shinier than it was after dealer prep for delivery.
8) Because of using the applicator block and having to remove the excess after flashing, it would be very difficult and time consuming to do the handling package wheels. Will tackle that in the spring before taking the winter wheels off, unless I sell them first. Removed the handling package wheels already to make prep and coating as easy as possible.
9) In terms of cost vs benefit, I give it an A+!
Thanks to all of you who helped me to formulate a plan and buy supplies!
Man that car looks so beautiful!OK ceramic coating is done. Observations from a first timer:
1) There were 10 miles on the car, which made washing a breeze. But this step could be really time consuming for a car with a lot of smashed bugs and tar on it.
2) Because the car was not shipped by rail, I did not use iron remover.
3) The Eraser prep spray was very easy to use.
4) The CQuartz 3.0 UK wasn't super difficult but was very time consuming, doing a small section, waiting for it to flash, and then wiping. It looks like you are hardly putting anything on the applicator but it's still really easy to use too much and then it's harder to wipe off because it just kind of smears around.
5) I did no paint correction because it was brand new, but reflections of objects would definitely be much sharper if I had done that. Wasn't going for that level of show-quality finish so no problem there, I just want protection from swirl marks and stains, and to make washing it easier.
6) It did not make the matte hood decal shiny.
7) I did the whole thing in one day and am very pleased with the shine, although it's hard to tell if it's any shinier than it was after dealer prep for delivery.
8) Because of using the applicator block and having to remove the excess after flashing, it would be very difficult and time consuming to do the handling package wheels. Will tackle that in the spring before taking the winter wheels off, unless I sell them first. Removed the handling package wheels already to make prep and coating as easy as possible.
9) In terms of cost vs benefit, I give it an A+!
Thanks to all of you who helped me to formulate a plan and buy supplies!
