Category Archives: Ceramic Coatings

Applying a ceramic coating on PPF.
10
May
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Tips

4 Reasons Why You Absolutely Need A Ceramic Coating on PPF

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Many don’t know just how beneficial it is to have a ceramic coating on PPF (paint protection film, also known as clear bra). While a clear layer of plastic over your paint will definitely help resist rock chips, it’s not going to bead off water on its own, and it’s certainly not going to resist […]

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How to Maintain Ceramic Coatings
04
Oct
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, How To, Professional Detailing

How to Maintain Ceramic Coatings | DIY Beginner’s Guide

Posted on by Mike Phillips

Transcript So, now that you have your car ceramic coated, let’s talk about how to take care of the ceramic coating, how to maintain it. I’m going to show you two different ways. One is through the gentle wash process. The other is through maintenance products. So, let’s start over here. The most important thing […]

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Drying automotive paint with a microfiber towel
27
Feb
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Garage & Equipment, Guides & Tips, How To, Professional Detailing, Tips

How to Dry Your Car (Without Scratching the Paint)

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

Drying a vehicle is often perceived as a quick, final step after washing with little risk.  It is not. Drying is actually one of the highest risk steps in the wash process if your goal is maintaining paint clarity and preserving the clear coat long-term.  Although they are often called “wash marks”, most swirl marks, […]

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Close-up of water droplets beading on Lamborghini roof with matte paint coating showing hydrophobic protection performance
18
Jul
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured

The Breakdown on Nano Coatings

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

UPDATED 11/16/2018 The perfect shine is the Holy Grail of the automotive appearance industry. For over a century, professionals have sought a magical solution—a long-lasting shine product that repels dirt, environmental contaminants, and rain so the vehicle’s paintwork has the best protection available. Something that would uphold a new car shine longer than waxes while saving […]

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How to Clean Wheels Beginner's Guide Mike Phillips
11
Oct
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, How To, Matte Wheels, Videos & Media

How to Clean Wheels on Cars | Beginner’s Guide

Posted on by Mike Phillips

When it comes to cleaning your car’s wheels, a simple mistake could cost you thousands of dollars. I’m going to show you how to clean your wheels safely to get them surgically clean. And at the end of the video, I’m going to show you how to protect them. If you choose the wrong wheel […]

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Dr. Beasley's Guide for Ceramic Coating Care
13
Sep
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Guides & Tips, How To, Videos & Media

Beginner’s Guide to Ceramic Coating Care | DIY Step-by-Step Tutorial

Posted on by Mike Phillips

You know, ceramic coatings have become all the rage. They are the best way to take care of anything that you care about. But the question becomes, how do you take care of a ceramic coating? Whether you installed it yourself or you paid someone to do it for you, that’s the topic of this […]

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Beading or sheeting—which is better?
09
Feb
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured

Which Is Better For Your Finish, Beading or Sheeting?

Posted on by Victor Espeland

When talking about how water interacts with protected paintwork, most detailers use one of two terms: beading or sheeting. Beading is pretty simple to grasp—orbs of water forming instead of wetting the paint. Sheeting, on the other hand, doesn’t have an agreed upon definition. So what does sheeting really mean, and is it better than […]

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Ceramic coating the wheel of a Land Rover, how to clean wheels
22
Sep
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, How To, Videos & Media

How to Apply a Ceramic Coating for Wheels

Posted on by Kevin Podas

Wheel protection is one of the most important, yet overlooked, aspects of detailing your vehicle. When it comes to protecting your wheel, it’s best to use a solution that’s durable and doesn’t need to be reapplied frequently. Ceramic coating offers the best of both these approaches. Many people associate ceramic with paints, but it’s also […]

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Applying ceramic coating in cold
09
Sep
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing

Can You Apply Ceramic Coating in the Cold?

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Ceramic coatings are one of the best ways to protect, maintain and enhance the look of a vehicle’s paint. Here’s the thing, though: ceramic coatings require specific environmental conditions in order to form a durable bond while being applied to the paint.  One of the most important environmental conditions to consider is temperature. If the […]

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