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    TR6speed reacted to falcaineer in Graphene or UV Ceramic Coating   
    I would definitely recommend the Graphene lineup. Of those, the spray versions are a ot easier, but the traditional/small bottle will last much longer. Prep is the same.
     
    If that doesn't really help, this should give some more info to help decide:
     
     
     
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    TR6speed got a reaction from bosco1 in Two Part Question   
    First and I am not sure if this has been asked, but here goes.  I am about to get the car ready for the first major show of the season and I need to polish the car to remove the original UV Spray Ceramic coating.  My question is how do you maintain the spray coating once you open the bottle and use it?  I was checking my supplies and noticed that even though I cleaned the sprayer and pickup tube after it was used last, it feels sticky, and nothing is being picked up.  I took the sprayer off the bottle when I finished the last application pumped it until no further product came out.  I then used clean water and sprayed it through the sprayer.  If this means the product has crystalized, I assume it is no long any good.  Is that correct or is there anything I can do?
    Part Two: I need some supplies and if the UV Spray Coating is no good any longer, is the recommendation to step up to the Graphene and if I do Can I still use the CS3? 
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    TR6speed reacted to falcaineer in Removing Ceramic Spray Coating   
    Polishing with One Step will remove it pretty easily. You can check water behavior on areas polished vs not, but know that water will bead on completely clean and polished clear coat, too. In the end, by following routine processes like you do were doing normal paint correction, it should remove it all.
     
    Note, the UV tracer isn't a wear indicator but it might help some here, too.
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    TR6speed got a reaction from bosco1 in UV Ceramic Spray Coating   
    I am the same way.  I always make sure that the engine bay is clean and I always wipe it down after each wash.  In between washings I will use my compressor to blow out and dust that gets in there.

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    TR6speed got a reaction from tomsch63 in UV Ceramic Spray Coating   
    Firs I just want to say I am a long time Adam's user.  I remember when his product line was Detail Spray, Swirl & Haze Remover, Buttery Wax Undercarriage Spray and a few different types of Micro Fiber towels.  I also was always a polish and wax type of detailer.  Old school I guess.  Well about a year ago I decide to try the Ceramic Spray coating because I knew I could remove it a lot easier then the full 3-5 year coating.  I will admit I was a little skeptical but went for it any way.  Now this was Adam's first Ceramic Spray coating that came in the kit of Surface Prep, Ceramic Coating and Boost.  It was shortly after that the UV version was released.    Well that application is almost a year old so I decide to strip it off and apply a new coat using the UV spray.  Well I believe they said it was the say as the original except for the UV feature.  If it I may have not done some thing correct the first time because this seem so much better.  
    First off the car spend a lot of time in the garage cover and especially now with COVID it seems to see even more down time.  So the car was clean under the cover, but I decided to clay bar the surface first, then I used the One Step polish and One step pad.  I did about half the car the first day stating with the hood.  Later that night I went out to the garage and noticed the the hood seemed clouded it wiped right off and had the shine that was there earlier.  The next day I went out hoping to finish and apply the ceramic coating, but the hood was all hazed up again.  It still wiped off, but I was concerned if I applied the ceramic would it haze up under the ceramic.  I decided to seek some help on the forum.  I waited a hour to see if I would get any advice, but finally decided to try the standard white polish and white pad.  That did the trick and the hazing issue was gone.  Turns out falcaineer replied and suggested the White pad and polish. 
    So after completing the full polish/paint correct I was ready to start the ceramic coating process.  I wiped the car down completely with the Surface Prep,  Then I started with the hood applying the UV Ceramic Spray Coating half the hood waiting the 1-2 minutes before removing.  Followed this procedure for the entire car.  This was Wednesday so I knew I need to let it cure before adding the boost, so I let actually sit until today tp apply the boost.  I finished it around 11 am today and then backed it out to get a few pictures.  So here is the finished product:  Yes I guess I am a little anal as I also did the door jambs.
     
     






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    TR6speed got a reaction from Bscott94 in Ceramic Boost   
    While I use the SC3 all the time and love it, I decided to apply the ceramic boost to the car seeing I have not done it in over 4 months.  I also was a little concerned with it streaking, which can be an issue with it.  However I used a totally new method for applying and removing it and it worked like a charm.  No streaking and smooth slick finish.
    What I did is I applied it to a microfiber applicator pad.  applied it to a small area and applied it as I do the ceramic spray.   Back and fort overlapping and then across with the over lap also.  Then with a double soft Microfiber polish towel I removed it and buffed it before it could dry.  
    I sounds like a lot of work, but is most detailing jobs.  However I was able to do the complete car in about 4 hours tops and that was stopping for lunch and a few breaks.  I am after all 75 so I am not as fast as I once was.  Took more time when I was sitting on the ground and having to get up and move.
    As I said I love the CS3, but I am sure there is more pop and depth with the boost, but I would not do this all the time. 
    Here are some pictures.  Not the best as they were taken with by phone and in the garage.
     





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    TR6speed got a reaction from Captain Slow in Ceramic Boost   
    While I use the SC3 all the time and love it, I decided to apply the ceramic boost to the car seeing I have not done it in over 4 months.  I also was a little concerned with it streaking, which can be an issue with it.  However I used a totally new method for applying and removing it and it worked like a charm.  No streaking and smooth slick finish.
    What I did is I applied it to a microfiber applicator pad.  applied it to a small area and applied it as I do the ceramic spray.   Back and fort overlapping and then across with the over lap also.  Then with a double soft Microfiber polish towel I removed it and buffed it before it could dry.  
    I sounds like a lot of work, but is most detailing jobs.  However I was able to do the complete car in about 4 hours tops and that was stopping for lunch and a few breaks.  I am after all 75 so I am not as fast as I once was.  Took more time when I was sitting on the ground and having to get up and move.
    As I said I love the CS3, but I am sure there is more pop and depth with the boost, but I would not do this all the time. 
    Here are some pictures.  Not the best as they were taken with by phone and in the garage.
     





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    TR6speed got a reaction from RayS in Ceramic Boost   
    While I use the SC3 all the time and love it, I decided to apply the ceramic boost to the car seeing I have not done it in over 4 months.  I also was a little concerned with it streaking, which can be an issue with it.  However I used a totally new method for applying and removing it and it worked like a charm.  No streaking and smooth slick finish.
    What I did is I applied it to a microfiber applicator pad.  applied it to a small area and applied it as I do the ceramic spray.   Back and fort overlapping and then across with the over lap also.  Then with a double soft Microfiber polish towel I removed it and buffed it before it could dry.  
    I sounds like a lot of work, but is most detailing jobs.  However I was able to do the complete car in about 4 hours tops and that was stopping for lunch and a few breaks.  I am after all 75 so I am not as fast as I once was.  Took more time when I was sitting on the ground and having to get up and move.
    As I said I love the CS3, but I am sure there is more pop and depth with the boost, but I would not do this all the time. 
    Here are some pictures.  Not the best as they were taken with by phone and in the garage.
     





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    TR6speed got a reaction from falcaineer in Ceramic Boost   
    While I use the SC3 all the time and love it, I decided to apply the ceramic boost to the car seeing I have not done it in over 4 months.  I also was a little concerned with it streaking, which can be an issue with it.  However I used a totally new method for applying and removing it and it worked like a charm.  No streaking and smooth slick finish.
    What I did is I applied it to a microfiber applicator pad.  applied it to a small area and applied it as I do the ceramic spray.   Back and fort overlapping and then across with the over lap also.  Then with a double soft Microfiber polish towel I removed it and buffed it before it could dry.  
    I sounds like a lot of work, but is most detailing jobs.  However I was able to do the complete car in about 4 hours tops and that was stopping for lunch and a few breaks.  I am after all 75 so I am not as fast as I once was.  Took more time when I was sitting on the ground and having to get up and move.
    As I said I love the CS3, but I am sure there is more pop and depth with the boost, but I would not do this all the time. 
    Here are some pictures.  Not the best as they were taken with by phone and in the garage.
     





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    TR6speed reacted to RayS in Ceramic Boost Use   
    Hi Jack,
    I'm going to presume you meant CS3 for the alternate product.  In my case, I have about a 1/2 gallon of Boost left so I alternate between CS3 and Boost.  To be honest, I'm not sure I'll purchase any more Boost once it is gone given how great of a job CS3 does.
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    TR6speed got a reaction from Mantis in New Graphene coating coming out?   
    Actually I sometimes feel that way, and I have been an Adams user since his only products were Buttery Wax, Revive Polish and a few others.  Now it seems like every time I get stocked up on a new product out comes some new and better and me being the loyal customer places and order for the new stuff.
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    TR6speed reacted to Beemer in New Graphene coating coming out?   
    The new formula will NOT release until AFTER you have purchased a gallon of the current formula.
     
    Just my experience.....                               <grin>
     
     
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    TR6speed reacted to falcaineer in Hate to Be a Pain   
    For the best results l, I would recommend yes, remove the underlying coating that remains, get the paint fully prepped and ready, then apply the new coating. 
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    TR6speed got a reaction from mc2hill in Ceramic Spray Results   
    I finally had the time to do a full detail on the wife's 2018 Chevy Equinox.  After the wash and clay bar the previous day I took a lot of time looking over the body for paint issues and found only a few minor issues and was able to correct them with my Swirl Killer.  After the complete polish of the body I used the surface prep and them began the application of the ceramic spray.  I forgot how much more work was involved on this then my Corvette but finally finished.
    Here is the results>
     




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    TR6speed got a reaction from RayS in Graphene Coating: Shelf Life   
    Well mine is over a year old and has bee stored in the garage in a cabinet along with my other Adams products.  I always kept my Americana and Patriot in the house because I live in Florida.  The older of the two is the original ceramic spray that Adam first released before the UV spray.  It seemed to work as advertised the other day when I used it on my wife's Equinox as far as the rainbow with in a few minutes.  I did have an issue with the sprayer neither would spray so I changed the one on the original and finally got it to pickup and spray onto the application pad.  I always removed the spray and clear the tube before storing it away until the next use.  I did look at the ceramaic in the bottle and it appeared to be the same pinkish color as when it was new.
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    TR6speed got a reaction from Captain Slow in Ceramic Spray Results   
    I finally had the time to do a full detail on the wife's 2018 Chevy Equinox.  After the wash and clay bar the previous day I took a lot of time looking over the body for paint issues and found only a few minor issues and was able to correct them with my Swirl Killer.  After the complete polish of the body I used the surface prep and them began the application of the ceramic spray.  I forgot how much more work was involved on this then my Corvette but finally finished.
    Here is the results>
     




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    TR6speed got a reaction from Islander in Ceramic Spray Results   
    I finally had the time to do a full detail on the wife's 2018 Chevy Equinox.  After the wash and clay bar the previous day I took a lot of time looking over the body for paint issues and found only a few minor issues and was able to correct them with my Swirl Killer.  After the complete polish of the body I used the surface prep and them began the application of the ceramic spray.  I forgot how much more work was involved on this then my Corvette but finally finished.
    Here is the results>
     




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    TR6speed got a reaction from Mantis in Ceramic Spray Results   
    I finally had the time to do a full detail on the wife's 2018 Chevy Equinox.  After the wash and clay bar the previous day I took a lot of time looking over the body for paint issues and found only a few minor issues and was able to correct them with my Swirl Killer.  After the complete polish of the body I used the surface prep and them began the application of the ceramic spray.  I forgot how much more work was involved on this then my Corvette but finally finished.
    Here is the results>
     




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    TR6speed got a reaction from Black Bowtie in Ceramic Spray Results   
    I finally had the time to do a full detail on the wife's 2018 Chevy Equinox.  After the wash and clay bar the previous day I took a lot of time looking over the body for paint issues and found only a few minor issues and was able to correct them with my Swirl Killer.  After the complete polish of the body I used the surface prep and them began the application of the ceramic spray.  I forgot how much more work was involved on this then my Corvette but finally finished.
    Here is the results>
     




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    TR6speed got a reaction from RayS in Ceramic Spray Results   
    I finally had the time to do a full detail on the wife's 2018 Chevy Equinox.  After the wash and clay bar the previous day I took a lot of time looking over the body for paint issues and found only a few minor issues and was able to correct them with my Swirl Killer.  After the complete polish of the body I used the surface prep and them began the application of the ceramic spray.  I forgot how much more work was involved on this then my Corvette but finally finished.
    Here is the results>
     




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    TR6speed got a reaction from rkj4243 in Ceramic Spray Results   
    I finally had the time to do a full detail on the wife's 2018 Chevy Equinox.  After the wash and clay bar the previous day I took a lot of time looking over the body for paint issues and found only a few minor issues and was able to correct them with my Swirl Killer.  After the complete polish of the body I used the surface prep and them began the application of the ceramic spray.  I forgot how much more work was involved on this then my Corvette but finally finished.
    Here is the results>
     




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    TR6speed reacted to falcaineer in Ceramic Boost   
    I don't remember that video, it may be on the Adam's YT channel. Either way, with any version of Ceramic Spray Coatings, wait at least 4 hours before applying a booster or any sort of elements like rain. Wait 5-7 days before washing. 
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    TR6speed reacted to Rich in Polished Stainless and Ceramic Spray Coating   
    I use Brilliant Glaze on my stainless engine parts.   Just be sure you have a CLEAN, DIRT FREE rag each time because the smallest piece of dirt will scratch it. 
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    TR6speed got a reaction from falcaineer in Unable to Connect to Adams Products   
    This is what I was getting when I try to access the store site.  I did find that this only happens on the two PC that are using this virus software.  I can access the site with my laptop my tablet and my cell phone.  I have a call into the computer people that monitor and service our PC's.  I ran a scan and all URL's were clear and no malware was discovered.  II was starting to panic, be cause I will be placing an order after the holidays.
     

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    TR6speed got a reaction from Bscott94 in UV Ceramic Spray Coating   
    I am the same way.  I always make sure that the engine bay is clean and I always wipe it down after each wash.  In between washings I will use my compressor to blow out and dust that gets in there.

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