Category Archives: Ceramic Coatings

Carbon Fiber Spoiler Close Up

Polishing Carbon Fiber

Learn how to polish carbon fiber to make it as crystal clear as glass using a carbon fiber glaze. Polishing carbon fiber has never been easier.

How long to wait after ceramic coating before applying PPF?

How Long To Wait After Installing Paint Protection Film Before Applying a Ceramic Coating

Paint protection film topped with a ceramic coating is the ultimate way to protect a vehicle’s paint. PPF shields your car’s paint from scratches, stone chips, and other external damages, while ceramic coating provides an extra layer of gloss, hydrophobicity, and longevity. Typically the ceramic coating will be applied on top of the PPF — […]

Close-up example of coating “flashing” on a car surface during application

Flashing: How To Look For It When Coating Your Car

When it comes to vehicle protection and enhancing the visual appeal of your car, ceramic coatings have become a go-to solution for many car enthusiasts and detailing professionals. Ceramic coatings offer a protective layer that bonds with your car’s paint, providing resistance against environmental contaminants, UV rays, and minor scratches, while also delivering a glossy […]

How to Prep for Ceramic Coatings

How to Prep for Ceramic Coatings | Beginner’s Guide

Transcript Hey, welcome to this video. I’m going to be sharing with you how to install a ceramic coating. So, if you’ve never done this before, uh, no need to take notes. You can actually download a PDF checklist. It’ll cover everything I use and all the steps. Plus, I’ve written a blog article on […]

IPA wipedown being done on a red Porsche 911.

IPA vs. Panel Wipes: Which Is Better at Removing Polish Residue?

In the world of car detailing, IPA stands for “Isopropyl Alcohol”. Detailers will typically talk about IPA in the context of an “IPA wipedown” or “IPA panel wipe”, a process for cleaning polishing oils and residue from paint before applying protection like a ceramic coating.  Despite being a common topic in detailing, there’s a lot […]

Water beads on ceramic coating after rain.

Rain After Ceramic Coating

If you’ve ever applied or considered applying a ceramic coating to a car, you may have heard that you should avoid exposing the new coating to rain or washing it immediately after application. Some coating manufacturers will recommend waiting an hour. Some recommend 24-48 hours. Others say 1-2 weeks.  Why do you need to avoid […]

Black Corvette with a mirror finish

How to Get a Mirror Finish on Your Car

When we talk about how to create a mirror finish for your car’s paint, we’re talking about the things you can do to maximize gloss and clarity while creating that wet look that makes your car look like it just received a high-end custom paint job. Not only does clean, shiny paint make your car […]

Ceramic coating product displayed in front of a car

Why Ceramic Coatings Fail (And What Actually Makes Them Last)

A lot of people are skeptical of ceramic coatings, and I understand why. They’ve been burned before.  Marketing makes ceramic coatings sound impervious. You hear it over and over: “Years of protection!” “9H Hardness!” “Extreme water beading!” And yet six months later, the gloss is gone, the finish is swirled and there’s no water beading […]

Can you polish ceramic coatings

Can You Polish Ceramic Coatings?

If you’ve ever wondered whether you can polish a ceramic coating after application, you’re not alone.  Over time, a ceramic coating can develop unsightly swirl marks from improper washing and stains or etch marks from acid rain, bird droppings and bug guts.  On top of that, improper application of the ceramic coating can cause uneven […]

How to Remove Oxidation from Boat Gelcoat

How to Remove Oxidation from Boats

There’s nothing like spending the day on your boat enjoying some relaxing time out on the water.  But enjoying your boat is only half of what it means to own one. The other half? Maintaining your boat.  Beyond repairs and general upkeep, one of the hardest parts of owning any boat with a gelcoat hull […]