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34 minutes ago, Yo-Yo Ma's Cousin said:

Both Waterless Wash and Detail Spray will be safe without harming the coating, however, the detail spray can mess with the hydrophobic properties of the coating since it's in the wax family. 

 

I used Detail spray several times on my coating just because I really enjoy the Detail Spray finish, and didn't notice anything different, but in theory, there would be some effect on the hydrophoics of the coating since youw ould be laying a very light layer of wax ontop of the coating.

 

So I would suggest you use Waterless Wash before you resort to DS.

Makes sense. I have a couple bottles of DS so, was just wondering. Lol. Thank you very much for the feedback. 

13 hours ago, falcaineer said:

 

Wait at least 4 hours to allow the CSC to cure. 

Copy. Thank you. 

3 hours ago, Yo-Yo Ma's Cousin said:

Yes it takes some thought, but Adam's has truly come up with systems to make it easier for everyday people to acheive great shine, and protection.

 

I would highly recommend the Ceramic Spray Coating. It's a relatively new product (first formula came out about a year ago), so there's not a ton of information out there on its longevity. But I have been doing a test of my own, and I think what Adam's claims for longevity is accurate. I coated my vehicle with Ceramic Spray Coating (the first formula) and they claimed 6-8 months. My vehicle is outside 24/7, and I washed it about every week to every two weeks. I can say that it lasted probably a little over the 8 month mark. For that reason, I trust their claims of longevity. 

 

It's also pretty easy to apply, just make sure you take the proper steps to prepare the surface which you mostly have already planned to do. Strip wash and clay are the big ones. If I may recommend using Iron Remover prior to claying, that would remove many contaminants that your clay won't be able to reach, also it will reduce the risk of marring with the clay since there would be less contamination. Then Polish to your desired finish. Once you finish polishing, use Surface prep to remove any oils or really anything that may have been left over from any of the previous steps. This will help to acheive your paint/clearcoat to be bare. It's important to have naked paint to allow the Coating to bond properly to the paint (if there's wax or sealant or polishing residue or contamination, the coating will be bonding to those things as opposed to the paint.)

 

Anyway, I highly recommend it, it will giv eyou great protection, but it will also look amazing!

Oh glad to hear that. I'm looking forward to trying it out. I was going to pay a detail company to ceramic coat my car but every where I looked wanted 1500-2000 for paint correction and 9H ceramic coating. Figured I would try myself. I find it relaxing being outside working on the car anyways. 

As you mentioned. I am planning on doing all the prep work. I usually strip wash, clay and then wax every spring and fall. But, I just bought the following to add to my Adams collection and prepare for this session.  This should be good.

Question, can you use regular detail spray and/or waterless wash afterwards or when needed without impacting the CSC or Ceramic Wax?

53 minutes ago, falcaineer said:

 

 

 

Gotcha, sorry for any confusion. I love the CSC (but for white, still love PS and HGG). I use Ceramic Boost about once a month, and Ceramic Waterless in between for maintenance. The Ceramic Coating Wax, while I haven't used it, has gotten great reviews from people I've talked to. If flew under the radar when released. CSC is super easy to use, but with any coating, prep is everything so don't skip the steps necessary to get the best results and longest lasting protection.

Oh no problem. With my first go thru with PS and HGG I did love it. I think I am just looking for something a little different that adds that good protection but, adds some very nice depth and shine to my blue vehicle. I have read many comments about Americana being just that but, with CSC I am thinking that will be the better way to go. 

18 minutes ago, RayS said:

Everything that @falcaineer said, including White and HGG being a perfect combination is spot on.  While I have not used the recently released Ceramic Coating Wax, I had the original Ceramic Paste Wax on four vehicles and loved it.  It is now on two of the vehicles, one that is outside and one garage queen that have Ceramic Spray Coating as the base.  It is also on one vehicle that does not have CSC and is also a outside daily driver.

 

I think Ceramic Spray Coating will do a great job on white, but if it were my white vehicle, I would really learn toward putting HGG on it.  As you can see from two of my prior posts, I'm still a little undecided on which way to go one of the current project cars, but it is project car, so decision gets made when the vehicle is ready for the road or sale.

I will have to check out those threads you shared. I have been use HGG now since this past summer and enjoy it. It does look great. But, where my car is outside 24/7 and I wash it a couple times a month (can't stand it dirty) I was hoping the CSC will be a better alternative to last a bit longer but, also add a great shine. 

When you used the CSC and then topped with the CPW did you wait 24 hrs before applying or did you apply after you finished the coat of CSC?

56 minutes ago, RayS said:

I have three vehicles that daily drivers and outside 24/7 that have been converted to Ceramic Spray Coating and I couldn't be happier with the results.  Once the vehicles were corrected, it was a matter of going over them with the Ceramic Prep and then following the instructions for the Ceramic Spray Coating.  The first one I did took me the longest since it was the learning curve and now it pretty much routine.

Oh great. Thank you. Sounds like it would be good to give the Ceramic Spray Coating a go. Have you also used the Ceramic Wax afterwards? What do you use for upkeep?

57 minutes ago, falcaineer said:

To help you decide on wax or coating, check our this article...

 

http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/27631-faq-should-i-use-wax-or-sealant-on-my-car/

 

I read that already. But, it doesn't give you the feedback based on personal experience from users. I have never used the Ceramic Spray Coating but, I have used the Sealant and a wax before. I am wanting to know if people find the new Ceramic Spray a good option over the Americana Wax. 

14 minutes ago, Yo-Yo Ma's Cousin said:

Hi Jeff,

 

Always an excited time to try something new! With your camaro being outside 24/7 my suggestion would be to go with Ceramic Spray Coating. It's really an incredible product that will give you more robust protection than the paint sealant and/or americana especially for something that is outdoors 24/7.

 

In terms of polishing, every paint is different and unique. Always do a test spot first and start by using the least aggressive method. Since it seems you have Revive Hand Polish, that's where I always start. If you feel like you need something with more cut than the Revive Hand Polish, move up to the white Polish, and reassess. If you like your results then stop there and use that method to correct your paint. If you feel like your defects are deeper , then move to the blue Compound. 

Thank you for the reply. Yeah, trying to find that process that adds a good protection but, incredible shine can be tricky. Been watching some videos on the Ceramic Spray Coating and seems to be a good option. 

Last spring I did the Revive Polish, Glaze, Paint Sealant and topped with Buttery wax and then maintained through the summer with Guard and Gloss. Well, this spring I am debating on trying out something different. But, looking for advice on 2 different options I am debating on.

Here are some vehicle details if it matters to determine best decision. I have a Blue 2019 Camaro. It is my daily driver. It is parked outside 24/7. No garage or carport. I do not take it thru a carwash. I wash by hand. I am up in Boston Area so, it does see road salt but, I wash the car pretty often. 

First, I am wanting to remove light swirls that I am noticing. So, I plan on using Strip Wash and then doing clay. After that I was thinking I would do a Compound and then the Polish. My first question, do I really need to do a Compound or would a Polish be ok? No major scratches. Looks to be light swirls. But, they are noticeable. No hard water spots or deep scratches. 

Now, this is the 2 paths I am debating on and so, my second question. 

1. Then go a Paint Sealant (Or is PS not needed?) and then try out the Americana Wax and maintain again with Guard and Gloss and occasional Glaze 

2. Or go with Spray Ceramic Coating and then top with Ceramic Liquid Wax and maintain with Ceramic Boost. 

I have been hearing some good things about the Ceramic Spray. I would try doing a actual 9H Ceramic but, not really wanting to try that myself. 

If someone has a better plan I should do, I am willing to hear it. 

9 hours ago, RayS said:

Hi Jeff, First - that is a beautiful Camaro.  As @Parad0x mentioned the Spray wax is good for a month or so and a bit long for a garage kept vehicle.  I like to use the Spray Wax when I do a waterless wash of the wife's car.  Even though I'm in a house, I use the waterless wash when it is less than ideal weather outside and as part of my travel kit.  It is really easy to use a car that is well maintained and not overly dirty.  If it happens to get a too dirty, then go to a pay &  spray to knock the dirt off and then use the waterless wash.

 

I will be slowly converting my vehicles to the ceramic line as I use up the regular products.  I already have Ceramic Boost and Ceramic Paste Wax and they are great.  @falcaineer has some good pictures and writeups of the ceramic waterless wash.  I have used HGG and CB and my preference has gone toward CB, but that is only my preference - it is not that one product is better than the other.  Generally the rule of thumb is that ceramics say with ceramics, so you should take that info consideration.    I also have enough vehicles that I have been able to experiment and have vehicles in different configurations.  

 

As for Brilliant Glaze, the stuff is amazing.  Whether you are putting it under or over a product, it does its job.  When it is under another product it hides small imperfections, when added as a weekend topper, it makes the car Pop.   As many others will tell you, it is great on the inside of a windshield.  

Thank you. I actually do need to pick up some of the waterless wash. I also will look into ceramic coating once I feel confident enough to do a good paint correction.  

7 hours ago, falcaineer said:

@Parad0x and @RayS have you well covered. I'll summarize that for Paint Sealant, HGG is a prime maintenance option about once a month. Then BG whenever you feel like showing off; can be applied over or under wax, doesn't matter since wax doesn't bond like sealant. Only thkng I'll add is Spray Wax can be used, but it's caranuba based so doesn't play as well with PS as the HGG.

 

And here's a video on BG inside the windshield.

 

 

And here's a favorite article of mine that's a worthwhile read.

 

 

 

Post some pics after you apply the HGG and BG on your paint. We live to see serious shine!!!

Great wrote up. A lot of details in that especially for the first timers. Yeah it seems people really recommend the G&G so, I will be ordering some of that.  Then just apply glaze as desired. So the Spray Wax isn't really being helpful over the paint sealant?

Great, I will do that then. Thanks again for the feedback. With this car being outside 24/7 and a daily driver I want to make sure it is protected well and looks great when driving. I will say, I did buy a car cover today to help protect against the weather a bit. 

For sure, next washing I will try out the glaze on the glass and then get a good glass sealer. 

21 minutes ago, Parad0x said:

I hear you and don’t blame you, use what you have and ceramic products can be something to consider down the road as you use up existing product and need to begin resupplying.

 

Guard and Gloss would definitely be a good thing IMO to pick up and use once a month while drying the car.  It’ll offer better protection than the spray wax when used once a month and extend the paint sealants longevity. Then, in-between the G&G applications, you can use the spray wax and BG.

 

I could be wrong but I ‘think’ it may be best to use spray wax first with brilliant glaze on top of the spray wax.  Spray wax I think offers better protection so you’d want that down first and then the glaze just adds even more pop on top of that but lasts just the weekend/literally a few short days.  If I’m wrong, please, someone in the know correct my line of reasoning.

 

Edit: and if you haven’t seen it mentioned on here before, definitely consider cleaning the inside of your windshield with brilliant glaze.  It seriously cuts down on that haze forming on the inside and makes cleaning the inside far easier in the future.  It also works great on the inside of windows in your home/apartment.  I just did my vehicles and home windows a few weeks back after seeing the recommendation on here and have been quite impressed with the results thus far.

Ok, I may pick up G&G then. But, use the Spray Wax and then Glaze every couple of weeks or so. It wouldn't be too much though with spray wax, glaze being repeated every couple weeks and then topped with G&G? Do you know how long the Spray Wax lasts before breakdown?

Very interesting about the glaze for the windows. I will have to do that then. 

Thanks for the help. 

6 minutes ago, Parad0x said:

Just me but since it’s parked outside exclusively, I’d consider going with a ceramic coating and upkeep with using the new ceramic waterless as a drying aid after each wash and ceramic boost after a wash once a month. Ceramic will provide you with the best protection long term on an outside kept vehicle.  When you do want a little extra pop, BG will come in handy for just a weekend.  It’s best for adding quick short term ‘pop’ with little protection so it shouldn’t affect the coatings hydrophobic properties long term.

 

Great looking car BTW, I had a Black 2000 Camaro SS many many years back and miss it at times.

Thank you Parad0x for the reply. While I would ceramic I already did the steps I posted above. So, was more curious what I could do with the products I have or if I should pick up something else like Gloss & Guard. I wasn't sure if I could do a coat of glaze topped with Spray Wax every couple washes safely either. 

Thank you, glad you like the car. 

Hi all. 

I took many hours this weekend getting out to detail my Camaro. Picked up a bunch of Adam's products. But, not sure what I can do for follow up. The process I did was 

Wash, Clay, Wash, Revive Polish, Glaze, Paint Sealant and then Spray Wax. 

So, just not sure what I can do now to keep the shine going without putting too many layers on. Should I just use the spray wax every few washes? Or can I just put a coat of glaze maybe every weekend if I wanted to? Or every few washes put glaze and then the spray wax? 

Note: My car is keep outside 24/7. I live in an apartment. 

Here is a couple shots.