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Lol, current stock is semi boxed up and waiting for the new garage project which should be starting this month......Ill get to post some awsome photos early next year. 

Polar Orange Dry just gotta say. If not that....Marshmallow Fluff, and making fluffernutters. Boom. 

When you realize you might have a problem.....
 
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Not enough Storage space. 

As long as Marquis pre-games (elctrolytes and a good meal) and gets a good night sleep, I'm in for 3:35.    I've seem "The Man" in action. 

4.5....that man is WAY underestimating his abilities! Bet it takes him 3.45hrs...ok FINE in the interest of making math simple 3.5 
 
If he wants a CHALLANGE, I can bring down my Jeep after a trailing day....PS I trail with no doors or top. 
 
also, Shane knows Im full of it, and that Marquis is THE MAN when it comes to interiors just wait until you see what he does with THAT disaster. Youll think its new. If your in newengland check him out, better schedule soon, I hear they are filling up and prices might go up next year. Im already booked for my late fall interior job. 

4.5....that man is WAY underestimating his abilities! Bet it takes him 3.45hrs...ok FINE in the interest of making math simple 3.5 
 
If he wants a CHALLANGE, I can bring down my Jeep after a trailing day....PS I trail with no doors or top. 
 
also, Shane knows Im full of it, and that Marquis is THE MAN when it comes to interiors just wait until you see what he does with THAT disaster. Youll think its new. If your in newengland check him out, better schedule soon, I hear they are filling up and prices might go up next year. Im already booked for my late fall interior job. 

Saw a lady use a wipe before touching one, but she didn't wait 4 minutes thereafter.   As a side note she didn't flush it either, just left it on counter by the kiosk.

You can sell OR trade any product that isn't Adam's chemicals.  You can only trade chemicals.  

OK, sorry yall hit my sore spot. 
 
99.9% of Bacteria and germs, the NEVER specify that ONLY the ones that make you sick. It is killing EVERYTHING including the ones keeping you healthy. Bacteria live thru a LOT and why we need stuff like this is because well....we made it. Look into some natural cleaners like vinegar and baking soda, and other stuff. Does much less harm to you and the people and pets around you. 
 
Also PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not flush these, I do not CARE what the manufacturer says those of us dealing with it can show you that its a BAD idea, kinda like flushable kitty litter. Glad to see that particular container says not to flush. 

Did you know that 94.6% of statistics are made up on the spot? 

Hit up your local dealer or find one of them online, was not hard at all for me to find one and have it ordered in a few minutes. 

Having seen @shane@detailedreflections work and a couple of Adams home jobs, I can say that PREP IS KEY! do your prep and polish get it as close to perfect as you want it and then take your time. Coatings have their place but there is a cost to them, really depends on where you want to put your money and time. 

I actually think the glass sealant does a bit better of a job with the windows, but the CB looks to do a good job as well, curious on longevity on the glass. 
 
There is also to me at least nothing more satisfying than driving in the rain and watching it just blow off the windshield. While everyone else slows down because they cant see you get almost perfect vision. 

Its a great product, and really nice shine on your ride. 

On one hand it looks like it, but on another almost looks like something was applied to it as well, strange patterns in it for CC failure. Seen stranger thou so never know. I would want to be careful around it no matter what. 

I actually think the glass sealant does a bit better of a job with the windows, but the CB looks to do a good job as well, curious on longevity on the glass. 
 
There is also to me at least nothing more satisfying than driving in the rain and watching it just blow off the windshield. While everyone else slows down because they cant see you get almost perfect vision. 

Have fun and good luck, Black is not a paint color, its a lifestyle choice. 

Give it a wash when you get it and put it in plastic if you feel the need. I personally just keep mine in a plastic tote and have not had any problems. I dont understand this latest thing of everything needing to be in plastic, you dont reseal each towel after each use into individual bags do you? 

Have fun and good luck, Black is not a paint color, its a lifestyle choice. 

Have fun and good luck, Black is not a paint color, its a lifestyle choice. 

The topic of ceramic coatings comes up frequently on the forums, along with other last step products (LSP’s).  After answering some questions with regard to these topics, I figured it was time to take a few minutes and do some writing again.  So let’s get into it...
 
What is a Last Step Product (LSP)?
 
Your LSP is the final step or steps of protection you’re applying to your vehicle after prepping it.  LSP’s can be waxes, sealants or coatings.  They all qualify as a LSP.  LSP’s are protection layers, not repair or correction layers.
 
Is there a difference between sealants, waxes and coatings?
 
Yes, there’s a huge difference between the three.  Sealants are essentially synthetic waxes that bond directly to the paint.  Waxes are typically plant based mixed with fillers to allow them to be spread.  Coatings are commonly silica based products that form a permanent or semi-permanent bond with the surface it’s being applied to.
 
How long do these products last?
 
The reality is that the durability is variable with the products.  Durability is affected by so many factors, it’s hard to nail down a specific range.  Climate, vehicle storage, etc are all factors that play a huge role.  As a general rule, we assume approximately six months of durability for a sealant.  Wax lifespans are measured in weeks to months depending on the product.  And coatings are typically measured in years.  
 
What about ceramic waxes?
 
A ceramic wax is a silica based wax.  The claimed durability can be up to six months and can negate the need for a sealant.  In full disclosure, we haven’t tested the ceramic wax.  We don’t feel it fits our line up of products.  At some point, we may give it a try to see if we can skip the sealant and glaze steps and cut it down to a single step of waxing.  The action of the ceramic wax is hydrophobic like a coating, but without the durability.
 
What about ceramic coatings?
 
Ceramic coatings like I mentioned form a permanent bond with the paint providing the longest protection of any of the products.  That being said, ceramic coatings are NOT maintenance free.  They make it more difficult for contaminantion to bond to the paint, but they don’t make it impossible.  Environments can be harsh and nothing will protect against the elements forever or with absolution.
 
What will a ceramic coating do for my vehicle?
 
A ceramic coating will provide some scratch resistance, better UV protection and more durability than a sealant or wax while providing excellent hydrophobic action.  Ceramic coatings can offer long lasting, incredible gloss.
 
More importantly, what won’t a ceramic coating do?
 
A ceramic coating won’t prevent scratches and won’t last forever.  Despite the claims from some manufacturers, coatings are not the answer to preventing damage from chips, sharp objects and fire.  For the ultimate in paint protection, you should consider paint protection films (PPF).  PPF though is more about “paint protection, not paint perfection.”  
 
My vehicle has a matte finish, do I have options?
 
Yes, you have options.  There are companies who offer matte specific coatings.  You can use other coatings, but they may add some unwanted gloss to the finish of the vehicle you’re working on.  We haven’t experienced any negative comments, when we’ve coated matte stripes and such but if we had a whole matte vehicle come in we would use the matte specific product without hesitation.
 
What’s the difference between consumer and “professional” coatings?
 
Coatings tend to fall into two categories.  There are professional coatings that can only be purchased and installed by authorized installers.  There are also consumer coatings that can be purchased and installed by anyone.  The consumer grade products tend to be more forgiving in their application versus some of the professional coatings which are harder to fix your mistakes with.  In our experience, the professional products tend to offer a higher durability and slightly deeper gloss.  The other benefit of professional grade coatings is that they typically include a manufacturer warranty when installed by authorized installers.
 
Can I install a coating myself?
 
Yes, you can.  Installing coatings isn’t inherently difficult.  You just may not be able to install it as quickly as a “pro” or experienced installer would.  When working with coatings, your prep stages are everything with regard to the final product.  If you skip the prep steps, or don’t do them in completion you won’t have the desired end result.  If you’re working with a coating for the first time, take your time and work in small sections.
 
What are the steps to install?
 
The preparation phase is just like any other LSP.  You’ll want to decontaminate the surface by washing, iron removing and claying the surface.  Once those steps are complete, you’ll want to polish your paint as you would any other time until you’re satisfied with the results.  Prior to installing the coating, you’ll want to ensure that all residues from polishes and cleaners are removed completely.  After that’s done, you’ll install according to the instructions.  These vary slightly based on coatings, but the process is similar.  We use three to four steps to buff the coatings off.  One takes off the heavy residue.  The next the push lines from removal.  The final removes the little spots and the fourth is just to make sure we got it all.  
 
How do I maintain my coating?
 
Coatings are not maintenance free.  The require cleaning like any other surface.  The biggest cause of coatings coming back with clients claiming the coating has “failed” is that the surface is contaminated.  The vehicle will still need to have iron removed and the surface clayed occasionally to maintain the performance aspect of the coating.  Some coatings require a maintenance coat, but this varies manufacturer to manufacturer.   We tell clients with coatings to bring it back once a year for a maintenance detail.  For those with traditional finishes, we recommend every six months. 
 
Which products should I pick?
 
The reality is, it depends on your goals and how much time you want to put into the vehicle.  Do you enjoy the waxing process?  Or do you enjoy driving?  We have clients who have to touch their vehicle, and for them applying some wax is the way to go to satisfy their need to touch.  Some people want to wash and have it look good.  If that’s you, a coating is the way to go.
 
And to summarize?
 
Coatings are great.  So are traditional products.  You really need to assess your needs, desires and tolerance for errors in application.  If you are struggling to decide, I’m happy to help you with guidance as are many other experienced forum users. If you have a question I didn’t include, feel free to ask and we will get to answer it!
 
 
 
 

Looks good, always fun to get to detail some nice looking cars. 

Oh, I am. Pretty sure that car might just be a better dancer than me.   

Why is it so much fun to embarrass your kids at home knowing they are the ones will be picking out your nursing home? 

Iron remover won’t strip a ceramic. Ceramics are a mechanical abrasion process to remove them. 
 
Iron remover will affect sealants, waxes, etc.