04-22-2024, 11:42 AM | #1 |
nosrettap58
Drives: 2023 Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2010
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Ceramic coating 23 convertible
Black Paint, It's a labor of love! Got the ceramic coating on, come on sunshine!
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04-22-2024, 11:53 AM | #2 |
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Drives: Black 2023 Chevrolet ZL1 A10 Join Date: Oct 2022
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I agree!! Had mine Ceramic Coated as well! SOMETHING about a Black muscle/sports car WHEN clean that is just the best!! LOVE IT!!
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04-22-2024, 12:02 PM | #3 |
you do it yourself?
They are so easy anymore its a shame to pay anyone to do it. I always try to teach how to do it so they dont waste money paying $1500+ when a bottle of a quality coating is $60-100
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2022 1SS 1LE 6M in Riverside blue
Found exact build local- ETA 7/31/22 New ETA - 7/26, 7/30, 7/31, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/21, 8/28, 9/17 8/24. IT HAS ARRIVED at the dealer 8/25- It is in the Garage ACS ZL1 Sideskirts, 20% tint, CAI Intake |
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04-22-2024, 12:38 PM | #4 |
Drives: 2024 Camaro 1SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2023
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As a fellow black SS owner, these are great pics. What specific products did you use?
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04-22-2024, 12:53 PM | #5 |
nosrettap58
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Yes, did it myself. I have a cordless polisher, and a lot of muscle!!
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04-22-2024, 12:55 PM | #6 |
nosrettap58
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Nex Gen, ceramic polish. Will also try Chemical Brothers someday!
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04-22-2024, 01:31 PM | #7 |
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Did you clay bar/decontaminate before applying? The Amazon listing just says to wash, but I'd probably clay and use something like Meguiars iron removing spray clay before trying the ceramic. Looks like you did a great job!
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04-22-2024, 02:19 PM | #8 |
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04-22-2024, 02:50 PM | #9 |
NYTMARE23
Drives: Black 2023 Chevrolet ZL1 A10 Join Date: Oct 2022
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Exactly!!
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04-22-2024, 03:04 PM | #10 | |
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If you wanna stick with High quality use DIY Detail, Ethos, Armor detail supply, Gtechniq and Owners Pride. My car Is currently wearing the DIY Detail 3Year graphine coating. I have installed alot of other brands as well on my cars over the years. Gyeon MOHS, Gtechniq EXO v1,2,3,4,5, Gtechniq CSL, Carpro Cquartz, Adams advanced graphene pro, Optimum Gloss coat and DIY detail 3year and 8year
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2022 1SS 1LE 6M in Riverside blue
Found exact build local- ETA 7/31/22 New ETA - 7/26, 7/30, 7/31, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/21, 8/28, 9/17 8/24. IT HAS ARRIVED at the dealer 8/25- It is in the Garage ACS ZL1 Sideskirts, 20% tint, CAI Intake |
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04-22-2024, 05:05 PM | #11 |
NYTMARE23
Drives: Black 2023 Chevrolet ZL1 A10 Join Date: Oct 2022
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Man, that's awesome! . I was too chicken to try clay bar, paint correct and buff/polish my $70,000 BLACK car.... I give MAD props to you guys that have the skill and knowledge to do it. It's a confidence issue with me... I paid $2,800 for decon wash, clay bar, paint correction and polishing/buffing as well as having full frontal PPF(Front bumper/splitter area, whole hood, front fenders back to door jams, then lower 1/4 side skirts and below body line on doors, door cups, mirror caps, A-pillars along windshield, in front of and behind rear wheels.)...definitely not cheap, but I guess for someone like me who doesn't have the proper knowledge of all that stuff it was worth it to me..
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04-22-2024, 05:09 PM | #12 |
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The only time I would pay for a professional applied ceramic is for a garage queen that only sees shows. I have found that normal wear and tear and weekend driving requires a paint correction every three years so applying a 5-10 year coating to me is a waste of money. I like CSL with Exo 5 topper. Will last several years until the next paint correction is needed.
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04-22-2024, 06:45 PM | #13 | |
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04-23-2024, 09:25 AM | #14 |
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I did used "mothers" speed clay. Much easier and faster .Takes time but well worth it. I also bought a cordless mini blower to dry all the crevices before clay bar and ceramic coat. The streets are dirty here in Montana, and the dust accumulates quickly. It's worth the head turns!
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