DanITD

2 hours ago, B Hicks - Irving, Texas said:

I purchased a new Ford Ranger Tremor 4X4 and had the EXACT thing happen to my vehicle.  They only applied the ceramic coating to the paint, wheels, and glass and avoided the black plastic trip of the bumper and truckbed caps.  BUT where the applicator touched those plastic parts, it became that milky white color about 2 days later after UV exposure.  I had my entire Ford Mustang (including the plastic) coated and this did not happen, but it did on the Ranger.  Did you come up with a solution or find out why this happened?

I am so sorry this happened to you. It is both heartbreaking and infuriating at the same time. I know. 
 

Unfortunately, we couldn’t find any consensus or conclusion as to how it happened, or why. 
Adams couldn’t replicate it testing on their vehicles, and unfortunately.... the suggested products to remedy the problem were short term at best. 
 

I had four vehicles that were impacted. The GMC, a Ram, a Subaru and a Buick. 
I had to swallow hard and am now re-coating their trim on a regular basis, averaging 3 times a year. At my cost. 

I have had to move on (brand) and have done vehicles since, using all the same processes, without having that issue. 
 

Feel free to DM me with specific questions if I can help further. 

Yes.
Hoping to get the truck back this weekend to fix it. 
Fingers crossed 

Thanks all. 
 

I’ll update once I get my order in and my hands on the truck again. (Owner lives 4 hours away)

I’ll take pics of whole process. 

Bandits car 

(Trans Am baby!)

Jockey pump

39 minutes ago, DaleH said:

 So moral of the story, the trim really makes an impression.

 

Can't wait to see this end as a happy story. Good Luck DanIDT.

Cheers to that!

thank you so much,

dan. 

12 hours ago, Rich said:

Key word.......DRY.  

Noted. 
thanks!

18 minutes ago, falcaineer said:

Good video posted by @The Guz above, with plenty of useful info - especially use of Trim Prep or TRC to clean the trim. Only thing I'd caution is that it's not about how to correct what's been done. I am afraid polishing will alter the look of the trim beyond desire, including changing the texture. It's possible the Trim Restorer won't work either since since the coating has bonded and likely sealed the pores, but I don't know what else I'd recommend. Let us know what you decide to do and the results...

Thanks @falcaineer. 
 

I agree, and had no intent of polishing. 
(I reread my post from earlier, and do understand how I might have mislead in my intentions.  Most information on YouTube is how to compound and polish coating off of paint, which does me no good since it’s trim I’m having trouble with.)

I was seeking ways to chemically remove it from trim, which led to my experimentation on my “black plastic” pressure washer. 
 

Adams Support has reached out with some advice and direction, and I feel somewhat encouraged about removing and fixing the problem. 
 

I will update as I go. It’s not a happy feeling, and if I can save someone else heartache.......:.

17 hours ago, RayS said:

@DanITD According to what the solution was that you used for the Prep, you may have basically bleached the trim.  

 

Awesome insight. Thank you. 
(I had used Gyeon Prep on entire vehicle before applying coating)

I appreciate your advice on remedying, and will update the thread as I solve it. 

Thanks Falcaineer. 
 

(I did see your response immediately, and appreciate your insight) I did use a popular brand name paint prep solution that I have bulk supply of before applying the coating. Apparently it is not compatible with Adams though?

I’ve been chasing info all day yesterday, trying to find out about removing ceramic coatings from trim. There is surprisingly little beyond  the typical “compound and polish”, which obviously won’t do me any good in this case. 
I decided to ceramic coat my black plastic pressure washer, and start experimenting with different chemicals to see if I can remove the coating without damaging the plastic. (Sort of a sacrificial lamb)

Mythbusters would be proud!
 

Early results are encouraging, and the cool thing about Adams UV Ceramic is indeed the “UV” aspect of it. I’ve sectioned off parts of the washer, and begun applying different solutions to each. A quick follow up with the UV light quickly confirms where the coating is still intact. 
 

I’ll keep updating this post as I go. My hope and intent is to find a way to SAFELY remove the coating and go a different direction with treating the trim. (Looks like I have 3 vehicles with this issue to fix. If I’m honest, it’s making me very gun shy.)
I did look into the Trim Restorer at your suggestion, but after reading some of the reviews, I’m not sure that it’s a permanent option, especially on this brand new truck. (I’ll keep it in mind for Plan B.)

Has anyone else run into this issue?

Thank’s. 
Fun project. 
 

(Having trouble now with same truck if you check my earlier post. Maybe some of you have insight?)

On 4/29/2020 at 8:10 PM, RayS said:

That Sierra looks great.  I love the GMC Red Quartz and Chevy Cajun Red.  I know the wife's Terrain Denali's grill took me close to 2 hours to polish and coat, with how many little places need to be touched.  How long did it take you to do the grill on the Sierra?

Ya, two plus hours on a Sierra Denali. I used an airbrush to apply the initial coat to ensure full coverage of all the angles. 
Second coat was just applicator on the chrome leading edges. 
Definitely took a lot of patience....

Just finished my friends 2020 Denali, full ceramic coating. 
looked incredible for first two weeks, but now all the coated trim has gone milky white!! He’s (understandably) freaked, as am I. 
Anyone have suggestions?

How can I fix this?

So I do have Canadian and International DS,  but as I’m not a collector, would gladly trade them for usable product. 

Heres the hitch: 

I’m in Canada. 

Anyone ship chemicals over border? Is there challenges?

Cylinder wall

I also use 6000K, 4’ LED lights mounted on wall. Found them on Amazon for a pretty reasonable price, and pulled the trigger. 

This pic was taken (during construction) without the overhead lights on. 

Overhead I switched the old 4’ fluorescent tubes out for  (16x) 6” round LED pots, 6000K. 

(That said, I still have the big 500W halogen tripods on standby, and an assortment of handheld units to chase the “finer details”)

Lots of solutions. 

Booth seating

Covered bridge 

Enjoying the benefits of spray wax on my device screens. 

Big difference!

Now open

There there

(as in I missed the syrup)

On 11/15/2018 at 8:48 AM, galaxy said:

@shane@detailedreflections

 

On a separate note...if you could please pass along to the owner...his front splitter is not properly installed.  

Wow, you have an eye for detail..... 

(also speaks to the quality of image @shane@detailedreflectionsthat we can zoom in enough to catch that.) 

Well done. 

Box score

Control issues 

Bound up