Ceramic Coating tips?

[jlozan2]

Hey guys,

 

I'm gonna install CarPro Cquartz UK 3.0 on my truck today. I've owned the truck for less than a month and can already see slight scratches so I want to hurry up and get it  done.

 

Do you know if i can apply on the chrome bumper and trim?

 

Here is the process i plan on following:

 

1) Foam wash

2) Clay bar

3) Polish

4) Use an IPA (Carpro Eraser)

5) Apply Cquartz

6) finish with Carpro reload (silica sealant)

 

I've looked up a few tutorials and tips but maybe i missed something. I'm in Texas and it's been pretty humid lately here in Houston.

 

I'm concerned about the "flashing" times. Some say it takes 20 sec's, others say 5 mins... Can anyone elaborate?

 

I'm using these products:

Cquartz - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D4NXNTV/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Microfimer towels- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0166U4PVC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Clay bar- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002U2V1Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Iron remover- https://www.amazon.com/CarPro-Remover-Liter-Sprayer-Cherry/dp/B004UMB7WY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1533828475&sr=8-1&keywords=carpro

Eraser- https://www.amazon.com/CarPro-Eraser-Intense-Polish-Cleanser/dp/B00FY0XY1S/ref=pd_sim_263_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00FY0XY1S&pd_rd_r=cca84e2e-9be8-11e8-aae5-4d17ba778b12&pd_rd_w=6R1Ez&pd_rd_wg=1hLrQ&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=a180fdfb-b54e-4904-85ba-d852197d6c09&pf_rd_r=HBCCJ2E4W9BSW7MNNW4N&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=HBCCJ2E4W9BSW7MNNW4N&dpID=41o-QvdUg5L&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=detail

 

[Rolling Thunder]

Juan,

 

I'll be blunt:  If you have to ask about ceramic coating perhaps you shouldn't be doing it.  It's not for the faint of heart.

[jlozan2]

59 minutes ago, Rolling Thunder said:

Juan,

 

I'll be blunt:  If you have to ask about ceramic coating perhaps you shouldn't be doing it.  It's not for the faint of heart.

I finished up last night. Took my brother and I 6 hours to do two coats... The finish feels like waxed glass.

 

The application was pretty straight forward.  I'll post pics soon once it cures.

[jlozan2]

Pics after a  detailing...

 

[bc-chris]

wow!!!   looks great!!

[jlozan2]

52 minutes ago, bc-chris said:

wow!!!   looks great!!

Thank you sir! That stuff works and is easy to apply.

[US Dashworks]

to do the application process properly the entire truck needs to be properly buffed. the ceramic needs a perfectly flat surface to adhere too, or else the ceramic wont last as long. it costs about $1400 for a full sized truck to have a pro do it. from my experience these "pros" are very far and few in between. 

[jlozan2]

Just now, US Dashworks said:

to do the application process properly the entire truck needs to be properly buffed. the ceramic needs a perfectly flat surface to adhere too, or else the ceramic wont last as long. it costs about $1400 for a full sized truck to have a pro do it. from my experience these "pros" are very far and few in between. 

Yea my brother is a detailer and helped with all that. He had never ceramic coated a car and wanted us to try it on my truck since its new. 

 

I got quoted from a couple local guys for $2k.... I spent about $300 by doing it myself,

[US Dashworks]

thats what family is for right?

[jlozan2]

18 minutes ago, US Dashworks said:

thats what family is for right?

haha yessir!

[cbrsilv15]

Looks great!!  I have some CQuartz Uk as well and I havent had the time to do a paint correction and apply on my own vehicle yet.  Hopefully sometime this fall.

[jlozan2]

5 minutes ago, cbrsilv15 said:

Looks great!!  I have some CQuartz Uk as well and I havent had the time to do a paint correction and apply on my own vehicle yet.  Hopefully sometime this fall.

Yea its worth the hassle for sure. I would recommend getting a buddy to help out... it's a lot more work than i thought haha 

 

I would break it up into two days. First day to thoroughly wash detail and polish the truck. And second day to apply the cquartz and silica sealer. 

 

I think the instructions say to keep the truck inside for 24 hours so no moisture gets on it. But I went with 5 days just to make sure the ceramic cured fully... probably overkill but who knows.

[Darmichar]

On 8/20/2018 at 10:52 AM, jlozan2 said:

Pics after a  detailing...

 

I thought I kept my truck clean...  You took it to a totally new level.  That looks awesome!

[EpicLT]

Did you apply it to the chrome? 

[Black02Silverado]

On 8/20/2018 at 4:05 PM, US Dashworks said:

to do the application process properly the entire truck needs to be properly buffed. the ceramic needs a perfectly flat surface to adhere too, or else the ceramic wont last as long. it costs about $1400 for a full sized truck to have a pro do it. from my experience these "pros" are very far and few in between. 

Here in my small town, the guy is swamped because he is good and I can't get in until July.  He quoted me $2,750 to paint correct and apply ceramic coat even on the wheels.