Everything You Need To Know About Ceramic Coatings

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How Ceramic Coatings Work - What Is The Best Ceramic Coating?
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We are learning all about the world of ceramic coatings! We'll learn: What is a 9H ceramic coating? How much do ceramic coatings cost? How to apply a ceramic coating? What is a nano coating? This is all thanks to XPEL who I’ve partnered with on the video to learn about the ever popular world of coatings. They’ve recently launched their new product Fusion Plus, and what I appreciate about XPEL is that they’re very realistic about what ceramic coatings can and can’t do.
If you’ve followed the ceramic coating craze lately, you may hear claims like these coatings completely preventing scratches and rock chips, or that you’ll never need to wash your car again. Not exactly accurate, but that’s not to take away from the very real benefits that these coatings provide, like the ease of maintaining your paint’s cleanliness, protection from things like tree sap, bug guts, and bird dropping, the deep, glossy appearance, and of course the very popular hydrophobic, or water-repelling, qualities.
So let’s start with how it works, why it’s useful, and then get into some of the more common misconceptions. XPEL’s ceramic coating, fusion plus, is a silicon based product. So you have a carrier fluid containing nano-particles, and these tiny particles create an inseparable bond with your paintwork that can’t easily be washed off like a wax or sealant. Really, one of the easiest ways to think about a ceramic coating is like a semi-permanent wax or sealant.
Regarding pricing for XPEL Fusion Plus, if a car is fully wrapped in paint protective film, it will be about $800 to $1,000 depending on the size of the vehicle and local labor rates. If paint correction is required, the cost will range from about $1,200 to $2,000, depending on the level of correction required and local labor rates.
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@jameswillert8163 5 років тому

As a professional detailer (and once an authorized installer) who has been installing ceramic coatings for half a decade - this is the best video I have seen outside of our industry (and even some inside the industry. Well done.

@EngineeringExplained 5 років тому

Love to hear it, thanks for watching!

@BlueMax109 5 років тому

@@jameswillert8163 Korea? Try Japan. They were using ceramic coatings as early as 97

@MontyGumby 4 роки тому

is this thing any toxic or bad for environment ?

@tinyman520 4 роки тому

Cherubino who cares

@sydp18 3 роки тому

hi mate, how can i know if the paint shop really put some ceramic coat on my car? i just had a ceramic paint protection and looks like the same and not gloss as seen in this videos..i paid $900 for application..i felt they rip me of😣😣😣

@chrisfix 5 років тому

Awesome video Jason! It's interesting to see they use paint protection film and ceramic coating!

@captaincrust2180 5 років тому

CHRIS IS HERE!! Some how I knew I'd fond you here some day.

@scottyc3215 5 років тому

So, putting the film and coating on the drift 'Stang?

@cccEngineer 5 років тому

I have the PPF and ceramic coating on top of it. It does very well.

@earltenaja3851 5 років тому

The Left Lane how much did it cost?

@07wrxtr1 5 років тому

@@cccEngineer PPF is worth every single penny! 5 years old and still going strong!

@pmkwiek 5 років тому

I would really appreciate a video on rust proofing, and the best ways of rust mitigation

@FurkanCemTurfanda 5 років тому

Same, especially for underneath the car.

@Rickmakes 5 років тому

In the Land Cruiser group on Facebook, many people swear by Fluid Film. I haven’t tried it myself. My Land Cruiser has built in rust protection (it leaks oil).

@TheGoreforce 5 років тому

paint, oil, and/or low to no oxygen or salt.

@Dragan1234 5 років тому

ACF 50 - used in aero industry. First hand experience on my motorcycle

@mikerinck8523 5 років тому

Live in a state that doesn't use salt.

@MattMaranMotoring 5 років тому

Wow, that's fascinating that the self-healing of the film still works. That was one of the things I wondered about when I got ceramic on the Bullitt on top of the XPEL. Thanks for the info Jason!

@EngineeringExplained 5 років тому

Yeah, I probably did that little scratch test like 10 times, and kept saying "huh?!" The audio of the native clip is hilarious cuz it's just me baffled again and again haha. Wild that the healing still works!

@hahaLOLhaha72 5 років тому

Put ceramic coating on the whiteboard😁

@EngineeringExplained 5 років тому

Haha, then I'd never be able to write anything on it!

@gstpierre69 5 років тому

You joke, but I thought it’d be a good idea to put beadmaker on my whiteboard, and now I have a useless section

@quillmaurer6563 5 років тому

If you put ceramic coating on a whiteboard it won't work anymore? You'd probably try to use it but it would seem as though all your markers are dead, even brand new ones. This would result in confusion by those who didn't know that the whiteboard has been ceramic coated. As a TA and tutor, for whom whiteboard markers are the tool of my trade, I think I see a prank coming on...

@marcus6004 5 років тому

I am going to do that at college and see how the teacher reacts😂😂

@jwo7777777 5 років тому

@@jvdb5509 OUT ... now .... *points at door*

@rickintexas1584 5 років тому

I had my car (2011 Porsche Panamera) professionally ceramic coated with Feynlabs Heal Lite. It has self-healing capabilities without the paint protection film. A few months later I had a small mishap with my garage and the self-healing capabilities worked. I was amazed at how well it worked. As the video said you still have to wash your car, but washing is much easier now and the car always looks great. If it is not too dirty you can do a "waterless wash" which is super fast and easy. I am really glad I had my car professionally ceramic coated.

@stavrosTX 5 років тому

Would love to see a follow-up on the tech/chemistry on the coatings over time and how they eventually break down.

@gdibble 5 років тому

Yep; everything in this video is true. I have this on my vehicle and it makes cleaning a breeze, not to mention my stress level is lower knowing that bug, skat and sap droppings can be cleaned within a reasonable amount of time w/o any issues. 👍 I like the level of detail in this video. _Jason, you're really loving that Tesla and going all out. Not that I blame ya ;)_

@frenchys4005 4 роки тому

I've done both, paint protection film and ceramic coating, to all my vehicles. The benefits this video shows are not over exaggerated. The ease of keeping my vehicles clean and looking like new as well as the protection from not getting rock chips and swirls, is worth every penny.

@kalkydra 4 роки тому

Finally a well edited video that explains both things!, good one! Cheers!

@Tore_Lund 5 років тому

Wow! The car was a Subaru but after applying Nano coat, it turned into a Model 3!

@MaxxerG 4 роки тому

WoW I want a coating that works like that!

@europana7 4 роки тому

Turns you car’s color to red too!

@tombaker2778 4 роки тому

so it turn an okay car into a really bad car! No ceramic for me!

@spaomalley 4 роки тому

You are spreading lies and misinformation.

@WhiteWolfos 3 роки тому

The version 2.0 of this product adds more horsepowers

@vicholtreman1405 5 років тому

Awesome explanation and bonus that you pointed out how it can be used over PPF.

@YuvrajGoyal12 5 років тому

Was really helpful and was informative. Thank you for this video again and keep up the good work👍

@EngineeringExplained 5 років тому

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

@videomaniac108 4 роки тому

I had the Opti Coat Pro plus coating applied to my black Nissan 370Z sport coupe over all the exterior surfaces, including the wheels and brake calipers, and the results are really amazing. The installers had a challenging time working with the Nissan "Scratch Shield" self-healing clear coat, having to do two separate compounding stages to let the clearcoat stabilize before doing the second stage. After the final polishing stages the surface was like a glass mirror and was ready for the silicon carbide base coat, followed by the silicon dioxide top layer. It will take a full month before the coating is fully cured and reaches its full hardness and gloss, but already, after a week, it's incredibly glossy and resists almost all debris that tries to stick to it. Surface dust and dirt blow off when I drive it and bird droppings slide off when I hit them with water. It was not cheap, >$2,000, but I think it was a worthwhile thing to do for a very nice car that I plan to keep and want to keep looking nice. One nice thing about it is that it can go for much longer periods before needing to be washed and when I do wash it it is much easier and faster to clean.

@jrlundman 3 роки тому

Thank you so much. This video really explains what both products do and don't do. I went and had both applied to my new truck. I can't wait to see what it looks like and how it performs.

@ep4no 16 днів тому

Last 24 hours just been looking in details about certain car topics and this guys voice… I know it will be a good video

@vijaypai7480 5 років тому

A very nice & informative video clearly explaining the subject content without any nonsense. I wish all the videos on UKposts which provides information or explanation were like this. Clear & to the point. Keep up the great work. Best regards.

@WizRumburak 2 роки тому

Just check Car Craft Auto Detailing and you will be better in knowledge..

@BookAutowerks 5 років тому

Kris at Xpel has detailed my cars before, and he does a great job. You picked a great guy to demonstrate applying the ceramic coating.

@EngineeringExplained 5 років тому

Awesome fellow! Super smart and obviously passionate about it. :)

@DanSZiegler 4 роки тому

Wow, this is amazing! Had heard of ceramic coatings, but didn't know anything about it. Mind-blowing. Thanks for the great video!

@Lovejazz01 5 років тому

The best simple explanation of ceramic coating I have seen yet! Now I understand better.

@shubham-pawar 5 років тому

Scratches at level 6 with deeper grooves at level 7. Sorry wrong channel.

@bspringer 5 років тому

Haha

@gqh007 5 років тому

Groves

@TheJoeOption 5 років тому

TIME FOR THE BEND TEST!

@jimmyaber5920 5 років тому

If I see a Tacoma with a shaved head guy with a scratch awl in hand I’m driving away!

@ToDeoS 5 років тому

LOL

@charliejoker79 5 років тому

This looks exactly like CarPro's CQuartz. Right down to the "booster" being a milky-white SiO2 product. Got to say my days of work on prep was worth it for my CQuartz application. It really comes down to having a perfect surface to put your ceramic coating on. That's where you will pay and hopefully find someone who knows their stuff. You won't get good results on an old car unless you correct the paint first. I did my first ceramic coat when I bought the car and after doing a full polish and glaze cycle on the entire car. When I switched to CQuartz after seeing the superiority of the finish compared to what I was using, I had to do the same polish and glaze cycle again. The results are superb, but the car still gets filthy and looks terrible if not washed. One thing that isn't mentioned in the video is that while coatings have a hydrophobic property, much rainwater and spray on the roads has chemicals and particulates which do stick to the surface and cause a dirty appearance. In the Atlanta area my car will look filthy if I drive in the rain. Simple hose water is not enough to clean it, and I need to do a full wash if I want the car to look "clean" again. As for paint protective film, IMO it is a bit of a waste unless you have lots of money or a free/low cost way of replacing it regularly. It tears, oxidizes (turns yellow), and generally looks bad far more quickly than the paint. True it does have a sacrificial protection against rocks or other debris, but the hassle of replacing it is a non-zero cost. It doesn't make financial sense, either if you are planning to use it to preserve resale value. The paint condition is an almost insignificant (barring conspicuous damage) portion of your car's value. If you are trying to sell a car, if it is a commodity like 99% of cars (including anything Tesla makes) the only things that materially affect price are age and mileage. Film is basically a bad investment. You could easily get a respray of the bumper clip and hood for the same price as some film installs and get a perfect restoration as opposed to a constantly degrading bit of vinyl on top of your finish. I'm not paid or compensated in any way from CarPro. I simply like their products.

@iangreene2063 5 років тому

Not familiar with how the film works. You make a valid point about the cost of repainting vs replacing the coating. Wondering If the film yellows on garage kept vehicles? Also it depends on the cost of your paint job. If your paying 10k initially you might be willing/find it cost effective to drop much less than that to protect it. Especially if it cannot be matched or blended easily. Also if you are anal about the appearance of your vehicle than I also see benefit in the film. You can restore your car to showroom finish in 5 minutes ( from what this video says) vs at least an hour buffing and polishing which then degrades the coating. While I may be satisfied with a respray every year or so not every one may aggree.

@Patrick94GSR 5 років тому

@@iangreene2063 A full PPF wrap can sometimes be upwards of $8K-10K by itself. In many cases even more than a full respray costs.

@iangreene2063 5 років тому

That seems rather high. I trust you know better than I just wondering were the cost comes from materials, equipment or labor? Regardless even if it lasted only a year before having to redo the ppf from my understanding it protects against 90% of the normal front damage small chips and scratches. If you are anal about you cars appearance to the tune of 10k a year than it is probably worth it because within a week to a month you will most likely have a chip or scratch that the ppf would prevent and could not be buffed out. To say nothing of cost effectiveness, it's just not practical to paint your car monthly. Maybe no one is that anal but if I was inclined to pay over 100k for a car I probably would be that anal. If I could hose it off and heat it up rather than go to the body shop it would be worth every penny.

@Patrick94GSR 5 років тому

@@iangreene2063 I think 3-5 years is more typical of PPF lifespan. But yeah I've seen a number of people on YT getting full PPF wraps and saying that's how much it costs, which is pretty crazy IMHO.

@TheRealAce23 5 років тому

@@iangreene2063 no more yellowing on PPF. That was just old, shitty glue they used to use that did that. Doesn't happen anymore no matter how long it lasts

@John5ive 3 роки тому

Well Sir, I've subbed. I've watched a few of your videos but this one went into extra detail to show how coatings work. It is a great video like many of your others

@jshrawder49 4 роки тому

Wow that was very interesting!! Thanks for covering that in depth. I hear about the two processes a lot.

@lucastseh4709 5 років тому

^thought this was a chrisfix video until i heard your voice

@Turk380 5 років тому

no soapy wooter

@MrChanw11 5 років тому

@@Turk380 wooder

@Techademics 5 років тому

Have you changed the Winter for Summer air in your tyres yet?

@chrisfix 5 років тому

@68Camaro RS/SS lol what are you talking about? You obviously dont watch my videos!

@jordanh9668 5 років тому

@@chrisfix you tell em

@paulj3625 5 років тому

what about damage that needs a bodyshop, would be interesting to know how they cope with that and also things like smart repairs.

@minibar7165 3 роки тому

Great video!!! You provided answers to all of my questions. I'm awaiting my new AMG GT53, that I've ordered a few weeks ago, and do want to cover the front half of the vehicle with a clear film, as an added protection from road debris and Love-bugs, since I live in Florida. I then want to apply the ceramic coating to the entire vehicle exterior, for that extra shine. Thanks again!

@raybriant4765 3 роки тому

I had my truck ceramic coating from The Tint Company in Pompano Beach, Florida. My truck looks amazing and I got a 3 year warranty. They also did my glass and plastic trim. It took them a full day and I had to pick up my truck the next day. I recommend them. Thanks for the video.

@brandonhooper7748 5 років тому

Perfect timing for me thanks EE!

@knatt99 4 роки тому

Well, the "boost" as they call it is a polymer based spray sealant that is made to be the sacrificial layer. Making it so the ceramic coating does not get affected by the outside surroundings, that is why it last up to 4 years. And that also depends what the climate is, here in Norway, you are lucky to get 2 and a halv years from a ceramic coating.

@philip4x4guy 5 років тому

My sister just used "CRC guaranteed to pass" and it got her truck to pass emissions, you should do a video on how it works and if it's good or bad for your catalytic converter and engine. Keep up the good work!

@richardweiss6801 2 роки тому

Just had this done on my 2022 Porsche Cayman S in night blue metallic. Your video was enlightening. When you stated that the finish gets glossier after several days I thought I was imagining it.

@drewrharding 5 років тому

I love my ceramic coating. One of the best car inventions in recent years!

@electronicsNmore 5 років тому

It would be interesting to see what happens to this coating over time when exposed to the extreme heat/UV, etc.

@percynjpn4615 5 років тому

@Oshe Shango In those conditions, it will last maybe a year and a half max if it's parked outside most of the time.

@kiyoponnn 3 роки тому

@@percynjpn4615 Applying it once a year doesn't sound too bad

@teller121 3 роки тому

@@percynjpn4615 what if my '21 truck receives coating and is kept outside (no carport) but with a good quality car / truck cover? Does that delay sun damage significantly?

@kazleen1 2 роки тому

its gonna start peeling of

@keithjones6463 2 роки тому

@@kazleen1 used it on my car lasts around 6 months windscreen less as wipers wear it out but its good stuff

@sgoldens24 4 роки тому

Very useful & important content , thank you for posting !

@diaz6636 4 роки тому

OMG THANK YOU 🙏🏿 such an professional video

@csmith9684 5 років тому

Great info - Its almost like a clear shell around your car

@Whatwherewhy586 5 років тому

Just link wax almost.

@Big2009Gee 5 років тому

Ceramic coated my toilet, nothing sticks!!!!!

@EngineeringExplained 5 років тому

I was thinking about this haha. Like kitchen counters, it'd be great.

@mitchellbarnow1709 5 років тому

aljowen Your toilet 🚽 or your kitchen counter? 😂

@ttiization 5 років тому

I mean, isn't you toilet Ceramic already?

@Big2009Gee 5 років тому

@@ttiization nope stainless steel

@hectordeanda9133 5 років тому

Big2009Gee what are ya in for??

@Cooligan69 4 роки тому

Great info here, thank you for going into detail about the two different processes and how they can be combined!

@jattposti8015 5 років тому

It’s like you read my mind on what I want to see next

@TheApo42 5 років тому

Hey, nice video. I think it should be mensioned that if you apply the coating on glass, many people dont like the "new" feeling of water moving permanently even at low speeds because of the minor friction of the windshield. My experience in the past , as i put some of those lotus effect stuff on my windshield , was that my wipers had to do even more work cause of the perma-moving water all over the windshield. Maybe a matter of taste , i dont know.... Have a nice day !

@cubitme 11 місяців тому

very confusing. so are you saying it is good or bad in your experience, that the wipers are now have to more work which beats the purpose. doesnt make any sense

@HappyCarReviews 5 років тому

The ''Holy Ceramic Coating'' 😱 Great product, Awesome video with tons of wonderful info.

@EngineeringExplained 5 років тому

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video!

@HappyCarReviews 5 років тому

@@EngineeringExplained Thank you for the reply. Not only great at making positive/helpful content but always very humble. Keep it that way JEFE👊🏼

@jarrod2376 Рік тому

You are so good at explaining things. I love watching your videos. Thanks

@danieldeaseweitzelwalker 5 років тому

I really like this video because even a new basic car is expensive, so knowing what options are compatible to increase protection is great. Thanks!

@paulstandaert2042 5 років тому

Sounds just like the infomercials that I've heard for the last 35 years. How well does it hold up to magnesium chloride?

@ThGrtCanadian 4 роки тому

Thank you, I've been a headlight restoration guy for years. Have thought about adding this product to my list. Now I know I will be.

@chaff5 5 років тому

I'll be in the market for a new car in about a year so this is great to know. Your videos are great man!

@RCintheShadows 5 років тому

Is the heat of the sun on a summer day enough to rearrange the coating after some scratches? Or do you need to heat gun your whole car every once in a while to make sure there's no scratches anywhere? Great video, super informative!

@mountainbiker4450 5 років тому

What I would like to know is the resistance of ceramic coatings alone (ie, not on top of paint protection films) against materials that might cause etching - like bird poop, etc.

@grimson 5 років тому

One thing you didn't mention is UV protection. Many ceramic coatings tout this. Anecdotally, I vinyl wrapped my car with cheap ebay vinyl, and the sun almost immediately burned the gloss away. I re-wrapped the roof and hood and coated it with Hydrosilex (not even a 'real' ceramic coating, but has similar properties), and the gloss has remained for 8-plus months. So there does seem to be UV protection with that product.

@captaincrust2180 5 років тому

Awesome video very informative on a topic I really don't know much about.

@SealAngel 2 місяці тому

Both the films an coatings are great and provide good protection, but the think you have to keep in mind is that all cars get collateral damage, even a Ferrari, so its never 100% fullproof, but if it helps your car look good, prevents as much damage as it can, and it helps it hold its resale value they're all good things...I've coated mine because its much cheaper then getting film...Great informative video, thanks.

@eamonshields2754 5 років тому

Awesome !! Next car I buy im going to do both 👍🏼

@sisterbrothers1677 4 роки тому

There are SOOOO MANY choices, I don't know which one to select. How about explaining the difference between a $69 DIY ceramic coating and a $1,000 professional ceramic coating with paint correction? Some reviews on Amazon say some brands only last 3 months or less.

@americansmark 4 роки тому

Thinking about this for my Z71. I have a clearbra for the hood, but want to protect from other issues. I'm already planning to ziebart the underside and rhino line the bed. A video on liners would be cool, btw.

@LifeisGood762 8 місяців тому

What happens 4-6 years later when the ceramic wears and needs replacing? Do you need to remove or can you apply more ceramic over the original coat?

@filippopages5135 5 років тому

Hey, this is all great but I was hoping to find an answer to a question that has always been going through my mind...what if I have to respray or partially respray a panel or worse, blend in a repair, and the car is ceramic coated??is the paint going to stick? If the bodyshop has to spend hours making sure that the coating is removed (without being 100%sure of it), that is going to be expensive!

@gman3563 5 років тому

This is pretty funny. I just was looking at doing this to my truck and wondered how it works.

@OurTeslaModelXJourney 5 років тому

Thanks! I really understand what films and ceramic coat are now. Your car looks great!

@KingdomAuto 2 роки тому

That "self-healing" bit at around 8:30 is unreal - great video, very informative!

@datsuntoyy 5 років тому

I've recently done ceramic coatings on my Audi's and my mother in law's Chevy. It's a chore but well worth it. Since I didn't have a pro set up, the full cleaning, decontamination, correction and 3 layers of coating took about 3 days. A few days after doing my S6, we took a trip to Washington from AZ. We drove through "a butterfly migration of biblical proportions" as one article put it and the car was absolutely painted yellow from bug splatters. We got back 5 days later and used nothing more than the pressure sprayer from a corner carwash and everything came off! If you love your car, this should be on your list. FULL equipment will run around $400 to do it yourself and there are a ton of how to videos. I used CQuarts UK 3.0, Gliss and Delux on the trim. It's almost magical.

@truantray 5 років тому

I would like to see ceramic vs a fresh carnuba wax on those mud stunts.

@datsuntoyy 5 років тому

I've seen them posted. A good ceramic with a top coat is better. Big difference is the carnuba will drop of signifagantly after a few washes (or even one with a strong detergent) and the ceramic keeps going and going and going...

@aritravels Рік тому

Wow!!! the mud slides are impressive. I am from the Midwest so we sure love going on off-roading trips out to Colorado. I have also found ceramic coating useful to keep my Acura in good shape. I go to this place called Detail Doctors and I cannot be happier with the results

@gm-gn3fk 3 роки тому

One of the BEST "info-videos" ever!! thanks!!

@Phrancis5 5 років тому

Could you use it on glass windshields like RainX?

@LoveLikeaHurricane 5 років тому

I was hoping you would mention the wear on the ppf. There are testimonies of how removal of products like xpel ultimate ended up ruining the pain underneath because it was left on too long or for other reasons

@jayharvey9239 4 роки тому

this was very informative and well done!

@ChirsSmedely 5 років тому

So nice to see this topic covered in proper nerdy detail

@JoshBasculez 5 років тому

Can you make a video about racing ECU? on how it improves performance and the effect in engine

@635574 5 років тому

This double layer protection is so cool it could become standard for expensive cars.

@ThiefOfNavarre 3 роки тому

Should become the standard imo. No excuse given how expensive some vehicles are

@Dosedmonkey 5 років тому

I have gen 3 ceramic coating on my new car I bought last week. Thanks for the video.

@ahmedfayez5505 10 місяців тому

Outstanding Chanel……just joined. A vedio about safe and proper vehicle washing and cleaning is appreciated. It can be different from other tubes is to focus on what chemicals and tools/equipment should NOT be used or applied……good luck and wish you the best

@trapcracker 5 років тому

As a detailer I can say that there’s no “miracle product” and that preparation and the skill of the installer is much more important than brand of product.

@percynjpn4615 5 років тому

Agreed!

@opfrostedflakes3953 5 років тому

I just got offered to get a ceramic coating for my cobra! Let’s gooo

@arsiega 4 роки тому

Didn’t know Ross got a car gig after Friends. Seriously, nice videos man. Keep it up!

@mattthomas8834 4 роки тому

I Like your channel and it inspires me to be curious. Years ago there was a product called liquid glass that promised similar benefits. It was silica based I think. I never tried it, but I wonder how they would do head to head. The liquid glass may or may not be made anymore its hard to find info but it is still out there in the wild. Also there was some concern about these types of coatings interfering with plastic bumper covers that were painted with a flex additive, causing cracking or crazing during temperature extremes. I'd love to see any testing or thoughts you have about this. Product test - then vs today

@bucdan9242 5 років тому

I was a skeptic until I saw an example of this. Thing is, you'll need paint protection first before this application, which will make the total cost very expensive. I got quoted $1500 for the highest level application BEFORE the paint correction.

@EngineeringExplained 5 років тому

Paint correction* (not protection, if you have paint protection on your car you won't need correction). I asked XPEL about pricing, they said $800-$1000 before paint correction. But of course will vary by shop/location/etc.

@psxnitro 5 років тому

@@EngineeringExplained got quoted 6k to get paint correction, xpel film, and ceramic coating, and got told the ceramic coating was included free...

@ThomasGillot 5 років тому

$6k 😳 Not worth it unless it is a rare supercar.

@bmcginnis6543 4 роки тому

My concern is what does it look like when it starts to break down years later and how difficult is it to remove.

@JesusHernandez-kg4zm 4 роки тому

McG, in the video he mentioned polishing it OFF with deep abrasive compound. I would recommend 1. Wash, 2. clay, 3. product stripper (clean slate- it preps paint for the following products), 4. polishing compound (then remove comp residue w/paint surface cleaner), 5. paint sealant (liquid), 6. Wax (liquid). Check out Chemical Guys, Dallas paint correction, Pan the organizer, ammo NYC. Thank you.

@dossegundos7145 4 роки тому

Jesus Hernandez Mmm, do you really need all that prior removing a ceramic coating? I would just wash it, then use a cleaner wax or compound, the pad may have to be trashed afterwards but it might save a ton of time.

@johannesb7013 4 роки тому

when it breaks down you don‘t see anything. The only thing you will notice is that you lose the water repelling effect which you can revive by re-applyin the coating

@Viktor9502 3 роки тому

They have products that remove any sealant or coating. It's not that hard. My car is coated with simoniz glass coat. It's a "ceramic" coating, but I've been told it's just a paint sealant. I was losing the hydrophobic properties since it's been like 3 years now, but I recently applied the meguiars ceramic detailer to it and the beading is insane. It brought back all the hydrophobic properties and it cleared up my paint.

@Skyprey 4 роки тому

I was considering paint protection, And now Im convinced 😊

@mileshiles1287 5 років тому

You do excellent job of explaining. Do you script it or just research it and go. I do enjoy your funny videos aswell.

@A2dy 5 років тому

So i'm guessing you shouldn't have to clay bar the surface for awhile?

@mack_titan 4 роки тому

First there was wax, then came film, and then came ceramic coating. Now, film+ceramic coating is what every detailer locally recommends. At this rate, next will be bubble wrap with viewing glass! and no driving...

@shrysm 3 роки тому

Lol

@RamosDominicano 5 років тому

Wow, the Model 3 looks insane. I will definitely look into the full Xpel treatment.

@bryansage4947 5 років тому

Another well done informative video. I had been looking at the Ceramic coatings for over a year now. It took a long time to get this questioned answered but I think it is something important when considering cost. That is IF using a high end, professionally installed coating. You should understand most likely it will need to be professionally removed at the end of its recommended life. Not a huge deal or a deal breaker. This is just kind of a hidden cost at the back end of the deal. Something to keep in mind while evaluating costs.

@richiewitkowski7142 5 років тому

So if you have this on what about using a claybar while the coating is on? Should I not have to do that anymore? Would a claybar strip it off?

@mattdupree792 5 років тому

In my experience after a couple years with ceramic sealants on my cars, the clay is not needed because contaminants can't get through. The paint feels as smooth as the day it was clayed and the ceramic applied, even in typical trouble spots like above the exhaust on the bumper. You can still use clay (or I prefer Nano Skin) to remove little blemishes without apparently harming the ceramic.

@louf7178 4 роки тому

Great video. Lasts four years, but needs "reconditioning" after 4-6 washes, okay... 😉 Still, an impressive product. Collinite's Insulator Wax is still quite impressive at a fraction of the cost.

@JasonAguirre 4 роки тому

Lol I have the same blue crosstrek, I wish I had known about this when I got it. Definitely will use it on the next one since I'm upgrading soon.

@12055isgod 5 років тому

Make sure you have adequate lighting, my first coat I missed a section that hazed on my roof and haven't had a chance to fix it.

@BlackyBrownDestruction9337 5 років тому

Can you do wheel spacers ? Lug vs hub centric. Whether it's safe for studs to support the wheels or you need the axle hub.

@kennedy796 5 років тому

If your wheels are hubcentric (what they most likely are) just dont change that and you will be fine

@BlackyBrownDestruction9337 5 років тому

@@kennedy796 I know. There's not much info about it on UKposts and maybe he could explain it alot better.

@kennedy796 5 років тому

@@BlackyBrownDestruction9337 well it wouldnt be wise to change it up unless your hub spacer adapts to stud centric for a specific set of wheels. Usually those are only used for bead locks.

@BlackyBrownDestruction9337 5 років тому

@@kennedy796 oh ok

@justinturner4850 5 років тому

How much does the ppf and ceramic coating of your car cost??

@anthonygolden325 5 років тому

I would love your take on vinyl wraps and plasti-dips

@damianpasour 10 місяців тому

This is awesome I’m getting it done currently on my 91 E Class Sedan Mercedes Benz I can’t wait to get it back :)

@12skits63 5 років тому

This is so overkill and I love it!

@ericwright8592 5 років тому

Do ceramic coatings provide some UV protection like waxes do? Or is the ceramic coating purely providing a slippery hydrophobic coating for repelling dirt?

@YourAssAintSafe 5 років тому

It's a better wax if I'm correct it does provide uv protection

@trbjrnjnssn 5 років тому

The one I have worked mostly with provide some UV protection. I think it is a common propery of many ceramic coatings, not sure though.

@matthewmohri9990 5 років тому

When I saw ceramic coating I thought you were speaking of coating car parts such as throttle bodies, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, exhaust mani's/headers or exhausts. Very interesting by the way thank you.

@siriusmobiledetailing6134 3 роки тому

love the video and explanation... Thanks so much

@Badrattlesnake 4 роки тому

Wax 4× a year with Meguiar gold class carnauba plus premium paste wax ....trust me ! It would be the best 24 dollars you will ever spent on your car ..available at Wal-Mart

@Rallylabs 2 роки тому

Tip for coated cars: You can use an air blower if you have one, to blow the majority of water off the car after washing and rinsing. This will allow you to easily dry the car with a single drying towel and reduce the amount you are rubbing the paintwork with towels(less swirls in paint). You can also blow out the mirrors and other drippy areas to prevent drip marks. Also like he said in the video. If you park your black Nissan outside all the time, it is going to get water marked. If you wash your car with dirty water, or dirty sponges and dry it with an old sham, it is going to get swirls. Nothing other than good car care can prevent those things.

@markolmstead4709 Рік тому

You can use a blower to remove water on uncoated cars as well.

@Rallylabs Рік тому

@@markolmstead4709 Of course but it works a lot better on Coated cars.

@OctaneStreet 4 роки тому

Planning to do this the my Mustang within the first week of getting it. Can't wait, hoping I can find a dope professional place in Toronto who can get the job done superbly!