Tmsmedic
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I thought I’d share my experience detailing my new 2021 Ram 1500 Limited Midnight Edition. This is my 3rd ram and 1st Limited and I love it. So for starters, this was prepped by the dealer with that Super Prosteel junk that I did not pay for but was applied prior to purchase. It’s nothing more than a wax as far as I can tell. So I’ve detailed many vehicles and have been into ceramic for the past 5 years. My first attempt was with a semi professional product from Wolfgang. Quality product but not for beginners (which I was). End result turned out ok to good, but not perfect. On other vehicles (my wife’s) I have experimented a bit...between Amazon cheap ceramic to Turtle Wax Ceramic. Each has some good and bad points...and all better than traditional wax.
With the purchase of my new truck, I decided to give a product a try I’ve seen on a lot of automotive YouTube channels...Avalon King. I did a lot of research and tried to find something bad to offfsetting, and honestly I couldn’t. So, I decided to pull the trigger. I bought a kit (two actually) and went to work.
So the key to any success in a ceramic coating is the prep work. Today, my truck took just over 8 hours start to finish. First, I washed the truck in Dawn, to remove the wax that was applied by the dealer. I followed that with a clay mitt wash with dawn to remove oxidation and deposits (and also left over wax). Side note...yes it was new, but it did have fallout on the paint. Here is a test...take a ziplock bag and use it as a mit over your freshly washed car. I have yet to feel a car that hasn’t been clay barred recently to not feel like sandpaper. Made the clay bar seem totally worth it.
Next, I polished the paint with Meguiar’s #9 swirl remover. This is key to make the paint pop. After that, I wiped with alcohol and began the ceramic coating process. The Avalon King product was the easiest I have ever used and was very forgiving. The additional gloss was immediately apparent. Also, the paint feels like butter. Anyway, I recommend it, look them up. Will make you smile if you like satisfaction for a days long work.
With the purchase of my new truck, I decided to give a product a try I’ve seen on a lot of automotive YouTube channels...Avalon King. I did a lot of research and tried to find something bad to offfsetting, and honestly I couldn’t. So, I decided to pull the trigger. I bought a kit (two actually) and went to work.
So the key to any success in a ceramic coating is the prep work. Today, my truck took just over 8 hours start to finish. First, I washed the truck in Dawn, to remove the wax that was applied by the dealer. I followed that with a clay mitt wash with dawn to remove oxidation and deposits (and also left over wax). Side note...yes it was new, but it did have fallout on the paint. Here is a test...take a ziplock bag and use it as a mit over your freshly washed car. I have yet to feel a car that hasn’t been clay barred recently to not feel like sandpaper. Made the clay bar seem totally worth it.
Next, I polished the paint with Meguiar’s #9 swirl remover. This is key to make the paint pop. After that, I wiped with alcohol and began the ceramic coating process. The Avalon King product was the easiest I have ever used and was very forgiving. The additional gloss was immediately apparent. Also, the paint feels like butter. Anyway, I recommend it, look them up. Will make you smile if you like satisfaction for a days long work.
