Category Archives: Ceramic Coatings

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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Carbon Fiber Spoiler Close Up
05
Jun
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, How To, Paint Correction, Tips

Polishing Carbon Fiber

Posted on by Victor Espeland

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.

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How long to wait after ceramic coating before applying PPF?
17
May
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Professional Detailing

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

Posted on by Victor Espeland

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 — […]

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Close-up example of coating “flashing” on a car surface during application
12
Jan
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To

Flashing: How To Look For It When Coating Your Car

Posted on by Victor Espeland

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 […]

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How to Prep for Ceramic Coatings
20
Sep
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How to Prep for Ceramic Coatings | Beginner’s Guide

Posted on by Mike Phillips

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 […]

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IPA wipedown being done on a red Porsche 911.
11
Oct
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, Tips

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

Posted on by Victor Espeland

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 […]

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Water beads on ceramic coating after rain.
17
Apr
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings

Rain After Ceramic Coating

Posted on by Victor Espeland

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 […]

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Black Corvette with a mirror finish
05
Nov
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How to Get a Mirror Finish on Your Car

Posted on by Mike Phillips

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 […]

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Ceramic coating product displayed in front of a car
03
Apr
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Guides & Tips, Paint Correction, Professional Detailing

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

Posted on by Jim Lafeber

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 […]

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