DIY Ceramic Coatings for paint finish - recommendations?

[Johnkn]

As someone who manages a Detail shop. The most important part of ceramic coating or graphene coating is the prep work. Make sure to clay bar and decontaminate everything first (even if the truck is brand new). Also look into getting a random orbital polisher and a good polish and make that paint look exactly how you want it to look before applying the product. After that just take your time. Do little bits at a time. Also if you’re doing it yourself, invest in a full kit (Like the one Adams Polishes sells). Your gunna want proper application equipment and good rags made for it. I’ve seen many people mess up a good application by using a rag that leaves tons of lint in the product behind. One last thing and this is very important, keep it somewhere safe and dry for at least 24 hours before exposing it to any wetness or water and let it fully cure for 2 weeks before washing your vehicle for the first time. Curing is so important, I’ve also seen good applications ruined by someone rushing the car back into the elements.

Yes

Even my brand new vehicles take ~3 days to complete... Wash, Iron removal, wash, polish 1-2-3x as needed, then CR. Factory paint correction takes time irrespective of whether it's a on Mavericks, Vipers., FGTs or brand new 765LTs

Unfortunately I know,,

Good luck..

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[MB33]

Yes

Even my brand new vehicles take ~3 days to complete... Wash, Iron removal, wash, polish 1-2-3x as needed, then CR. Factory paint correction takes time irrespective of whether it's a on Mavericks, Vipers., FGTs or brand new 765LTs

Unfortunately I know,,

Good luck..

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Absolutely Correct. I mean a misconception is that a new car with brand new paint is well…new right? The amount of things I’ve seen come off the transport truck will scare you. I’ve seen a brand new GT500 with the stripe package, straight up be missing the bottom stripes on the passenger door from the factory. We had to wait weeks for the stickers to come in before proceeding. I’m sure you’ve seen your share of horror stories. The new vehicle quality control is laughable sometimes.