Self Applied Ceramic Coating Reviews

[_StangPGH]

Also looking into the Adams line as well. Let us know how it goes!

Will do, should be done this weekend.

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[Saskatchewman]

I used the Sonax CC36 kit. Worked awesome. Just like everyone else has said. It is all about the prep. Even the guys selling the coating admit the biggest cost is the prep time.

 

[_StangPGH]

Teaser pic, started the Adams kit. I clayed and only had to do a very light pass with Adams correcting polish on their orange pad. I'm pretty impressed with the factory paint (Max Steel).

Liking the Adams kit so far however the Sonax is a little easier to work with being an aerosol and I like their little applicators. The Adams does seem to be giving a better finish. This is before curing or the boost.

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[z0n3]

Gave my truck a wash this morning and it promptly poured rain when I got home. I used the Megiuars hybrid ceramic wax. It beads good, time will tell for how long.

 

[z0n3]

Teaser pic, started the Adams kit. I clayed and only had to do a very light pass with Adams correcting polish on their orange pad. I'm pretty impressed with the factory paint (Max Steel).

Liking the Adams kit so far however the Sonax is a little easier to work with being an aerosol and I like their little applicators. The Adams does seem to be giving a better finish. This is before curing or the boost.

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Truck looks really good already.

Is this the kit you are using? https://www.amazon.com/Adams-Ceramic-Paint-Coating-Protection/dp/B01NA7LKEO

 

[_StangPGH]

Truck looks really good already.

Is this the kit you are using? https://www.amazon.com/Adams-Ceramic-Paint-Coating-Protection/dp/B01NA7LKEO

Thanks, should have some more pics out in the sun tomorrow. Turned out really good. Yes, that's the kit, I like it. I did the entire truck and maybe used a third of that bottle. A little goes a long way.

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[_StangPGH]

Final results. Couldn't find any sun to show off that metal flake.

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[GraniteRam]

Final results. Couldn't find any sun to show off that metal flake.

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What's your recommendation for polish for new truck that has no swirls before coating?

 

[AMG16]

I used Wolfgang finishing glaze. It says glaze but is a light polish. I used it on my 2016 kia when I first got it. and it came out amazing. I followed it up with the Wolfgang deep paint sealant. Car to this day looks flawless.

I didn’t want anything heavy either since the paint was great just wanted to make it perfect!


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[AMG16]

They got the kit on Adams for $120 I may try it. Just the thought of having to polish this big *** truck



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[GraniteRam]

I used Wolfgang finishing glaze. It says glaze but is a light polish. I used it on my 2016 kia when I first got it. and it came out amazing. I followed it up with the Wolfgang deep paint sealant. Car to this day looks flawless.

I didn’t want anything heavy either since the paint was great just wanted to make it perfect!


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I have some chemical guy's V38 finish polish, would that work?

 

[Neurobit]

What's your recommendation for polish for new truck that has no swirls before coating?

If you have no blemishes, marring, spider webs, swirls, or holograms, than no polish necessary.

 

[GraniteRam]

If you have no blemishes, marring, spider webs, swirls, or holograms, than no polish necessary.

Right on. I'll just Iron-x and clay bar it before the coating then.

 

[Neurobit]

Right on. I'll just Iron-x and clay bar it before the coating then.

Ok... here’s the deal. Only clay bar if you need to (feels rough to the touch). If you claybar, you will almost always need to polish afterwards, so only clay it if needed.

 

[GraniteRam]

Ok... here’s the deal. Only clay bar if you need to (feels rough to the touch). If you claybar, you will almost always need to polish afterwards, so only clay it if needed.

The hood has some trash embedded in the paint, I could feel it grab the microfiber towel. I'm assuming rail dust or industrial fallout.

 

[Neurobit]

The hood has some trash embedded in the paint, I could feel it grab the microfiber towel. I'm assuming rail dust or industrial fallout.

Got it. Then you are right on track. Iron X or equivalent to clean fallout as much as possible first. Then claybar.
Once you’ve done that, I would use a fine polisher like Meg’s M205/210 or equivalent with a finishing pad to get you to the finish line before applying ceramic.

 

[GraniteRam]

Thanks!

 

[_StangPGH]

What's your recommendation for polish for new truck that has no swirls before coating?

I used Adams correcting polish on their orange pad. It's light and probably could have used a white pad as I didn't have any swirls or scratches.

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[Flosstradamus]

I’ve seen a plethora of information on this forum for professionally applied ceramic coatings. As some have expressed I am a little skeptical to spend $1,500-2,000 on a coating.

That got my looking into self applied coatings. I’ve been looking at something like gTechniqs Crystal serum lite kit. ( link below)

Has anyone used this, if so how was the application process, easy to make mistakes, how much paint prep did it require, and lastly how did it turn out?

If you haven’t used something like this what have you used? Hybrid waxes, hybrid ceramic sprays?

Thanks for any replies!

GTechniq EXOv5 and Crystal Serum Light Kit

Use this two-step kit to give vehicles, boats and RVs a hybrid ceramic coating that will deliver lasting shine through hundreds of washes and road trips.

www.autogeek.net

I love Gtechniq. I've been using them for a bunch of vehicles and its super easy to apply and work with.

 

[Caballonegro]

P&S Beadmaker paint protectant on top of my Adam's Polishes Ceramic coat.