First choose a surface area you re going to work on.
Ceramic coating application time.
I would never suggest that someone install a ceramic coating without making sure the paint is in the best possible condition before application.
This ferrari 458 italia received a ceramic coating plus paint protection film.
Curing time is 2 3 weeks depending on environmental conditions such as humidity and temperature.
With only a single coat this product stays on your car and protects its surface for up to three years with little to no maintenance needed.
What is a ceramic coating.
The coating can help prevent your clear coat from water spots as it is.
During that time some precautions should be taken.
For this stage you ll need a ceramic coating solution a coated sponge a silica spray and a microfiber towel.
The final step in the diy ceramic coating prep work process is wiping down the entire vehicle service that you ll apply a ceramic coating with an isopropyl alcohol ipa solution.
Coming in a small bottle with a contained spray pattern this ceramic coating reduces a lot of the time and work normally required to apply a ceramic coating to your vehicle.
I had an idea of some coatings that i would like to use but i had some reservations when choosing due to a few factors.
Like meguiar s mothers is a very popular brand when it comes to automotive detailing products so it s little surprise it too offers a high quality.
Take special care during time period.
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Applying the ceramic coating step 2.
Choosing the right ceramic coating.
The coating will cure and provide a long lasting layer of protection that produces a more elegant shine than car wax and polish and lasts about 30 times longer.
Mothers cmx ceramic spray coating.
This removes any oils lubricants chemicals waxes polishes or microscopic particles that are left on the body prior to applying the ceramic coating.
This preparation step alone can take from 1 3 days depending on the existing condition of the cars paintwork and not every amateur enthusiast has this much time to prepare for a diy ceramic installation.
Applying the ceramic coating.
With ceramic coatings especially the easier to apply high quality diy ceramic coating kits you ll likely spend six to eight hours on prep work installation and care one time.
The first step before touching the car was to choose the right ceramic coating for the job.
You need to take cover an area at a time.