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Welcome! Got any pics of what you are working on?

Knife edge

I can vouch for it! BG on the inside glass is amazing!

Took a couple days to shine up the wife's Compass. The wheels were nasty! It took a few times with TRC to get them back to black. Washed, Clayed, Polished (Revive) and Americana Paste Wax. I think Jeep hates detailers BTW....that honeycomb grill is ridiculous.... Tire and Jeep Before Pics: AND here is the final product after all said and done: Didn't notice the smushed pecan on the tire until after the pic .

Town house

Yeah MSRP is just that "suggested". I didn't pay anywhere close to the MSRP for my 4x4 RAM Sport.

Hey Bret! I'm a newbie too and you are definitely in the right spot for expert advice. I can tell you from my experience so far Ceramic Coating (specifically Ceramic Spray Coating) will be the easiest way to keep that 2019 looking brand new! I have a 2016 RAM 1500 and you can look at the pics and the steps I took. Pop up some pics of your ride in the new member check in forum and I'm sure you will start seeing some expert advice rolling your way.

Beautiful car!

BAM! That thing looks great! Turned a lot of heads I bet!

Welcome @Watchmyshoes! Mystery bucket time! They helped me (also a newbie) build my arsenal and CSC my truck! There are a lot of experienced folks on here! Got pics of your car?

Pic #3 looks amazing!

That was gonna be my follow up question, which one you had. I could see where a mini would be useful. So, SK 15 and Mini....on the list... . OK. I'm not sure why, but the thought just hadn't crossed my mind. I just put the CSC on my truck, and I'm lining up the future care much like Ray is, Wash + Coat and Ceramic boost, maybe H2GG here or there and based on recent forum thoughts, CWW as a drying aid. I'll have to add some CPW as an inbetweener.

so, this peaked my interest....JR are you suggesting a CPW layer over the CSC periodically? I wonder if anyone does that?

Looks great Ray! Amazing! Gotta get me a SK......

Hey Sarge, I agree, when i did my CSC i never used any MF towels. I only used the double soft MF towel on the ceramic boost phase(optional after the coating). For my actual CSC I used the microfiber block applicator and suede removal towels (recommended here on the forum). They were cheap and disposable.... especially compared to the actual towels. Hopefully I'm not confusing your question, but i think the caution is using any applicator, used to add or remove the actual coating process material, again on the paint as it will crystallize and end up scratching any paint. By the way.... I'm an amateur just like you. 😁

Awesome thanks. I used a double soft towel to wipe the ceramic boost. Washed immediately after. I assumed it was different but never thought to get a second opinion to be sure.

What about ceramic boost? Same line of thought? Don't reuse on the paint?

Welcome!

Thanks Chris!

Dang skippy Sarge! 😁 Nice job Nate! We gotta keep these goats dazzling the public! Ur truck looks fantastic!

Thanks man! I seen Adam demonstrate it in a video and that is one of the things that convinced me claying was a necessary step. But i did not use it during my claying of each panel 😶 I'll "level up"my game when I do the wife's compass. 😁

Thanks man! This is my daily driver so it will see the sun and rain! I drive a company vehicle to work but all other travels are with this one. I appreciate u talking through the clay process with me, sometimes I overthink or second guess myself so it's good to get a second opinion. Also good to know about my CB. I hear it referenced in videos and on the forum about being the 2.0 and the difference in cleanup. Thanks Sarge! I couldn't resist the mirror shot. I put that one on my Instagram and have gotten a few private comments on that shot specifically.

Ha! I know! I wish i could just keep it in there, but alas it must be presented to the world. 😜Thanks for the compliment though. I think it turned out nice and I am a Dodge/FCA guy so I agree that it being a RAM puts it over the top! 🐏

Coating complete. Full write up in the detailing forum. Thanks all for the great welcome and the tips and tricks!