01-06-2020, 12:41 PM | #15 |
Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Sep 2014
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It took me many years to figure out and understand the detail process that I call my own. I'm still learning and critiquing the ways I do things and the products I use. You won't be able to figure it all out in a forum thread like this. I suggest you start researching. Adam's has many solid products and they are a sponsor here. They also make many great videos on Youtube that show and explain the installation techniques of their products.
If you're unsure on the direction to go, maybe breaking down the solutions into grades would be better. Fair- wash/wax Good- clay, correction/polish, ceramic coating Better- clay, correction/polish, clearbra-style limited placement PPF, ceramic coating Best- clay, correction/polish, PPF the whole car, ceramic coating (coating is honestly just icing on the cake and helps with UV protection) You will need to determine your price range and what you're willing to take on versus shipping the car to your detailer. For an amateur, polishing a car with a DA and applying an off-the-shelf ceramic coating is certainly doable after some research. Don't hesitate to test things on another car first. As mentioned before, there are some good resources here to also help you get started.
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01-06-2020, 01:06 PM | #16 | |
2020 Shadow Gray 2SS
Drives: 2020 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, CAI Join Date: Dec 2019
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Like I said, not looking for 100% show car quality, but would like it to look great for a very long time (I plan to keep this car for a long time). Thanks again for all the input and please keep the suggestions and comments coming!
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2020 SGM 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, Red Calipers, Black Camaro Fender Badge, Footwell Lighting
Added after delivery: - GMP CAI, GMP Black Strut Tower Brace, MRR017 1LE Wheels, SS Armrest, Black Fuel Door, Stainless Sport Pedals, SS Wheel Caps, Black Lugs/Locks, GM Splash Guards, DD Smoked LED Markers, Smoked Rear Reflectors, Mishimoto Catch Can, Xpel PPF - Full Front, SunTek 35% Tint, CeramicPro coating, RST Stainless Brake Lines, Castrol SRF, MSD Super Conductor Wires Left: My "fun" ride. Right: My "work" ride: a Gulfstream G600. One's top speed is 180 Mph, the other, 620 Mph... |
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01-06-2020, 02:29 PM | #17 | |
Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010
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For washing our Wash & coat will help to make your coating last longer. https://adamspolishes.com/collection...ucts/wash-coat Here is a link to our Surface Prep. https://adamspolishes.com/collection...s/surface-prep Here's our clay https://adamspolishes.com/collection...econtamination And our Coatings https://adamspolishes.com/collection...int-coating-9h Thanks! |
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02-25-2020, 02:55 PM | #18 | ||
Drives: Carmaro SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Montreal, Canada
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User Friendly Ceramic coatings you can do yourself at home CarPRO CQuartZ UK 3.0 Ceramic Coating - should last 2-3 years with regular maintenance CarPRO GLISS as a super glossy top coat - Will last about 1 year and offer insane gloss. GTechniq Crystal Serum Light Ceramic Coating - Should last 3+ years GTechniq EXOv4 super glossy top coat - Will last 1 - 1.5 years. |
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01-08-2021, 05:18 AM | #19 |
Drives: Hyper Blue Metallic 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: San Diego, CA
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First off, congrats on the new car! Since you are a new Camaro owner, I would highly recommend watching some of Mat's videos (Lethal Garage) to help you with any and all things Camaro. He is located up in Temecula and has been super helpful for me in the past. Also, I HIGHLY recommend getting an oil catch can. Imo it should be one of the first things you do when you get the car since it helps keep your engine clean.
If you do plan on doing the ceramic coat yourself, I would make sure the paint is PERFECT (or at least as close as possible) before starting. Even straight from the factory, there may be iron particles, scratches, etc. that can be found in the paint. To get the best results, you would want to remove all of these beforehand. Everything I have read suggests that prep work is by far the most important part of applying a ceramic coat. Also, there are different types of ceramic coatings that you can purchase. Some you can apply in an average garage, and others require time under a heat lamp to cure (they essentially bake the coating onto your car). They also have different lifespans and hardness, so it is important to figure out which coating is right for you. I have not coated my car yet, but since I need major paint correction done (I bought my car 2nd hand :/), I plan on just taking my car to a shop.
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8-Speed Auto, Magnetic Ride Control, Borla S-Type Exhaust (NPP), HRE FF10s (Tarmac), Michelin PS4S Tires, Rotofab CAI, SEMA Grille, Mishimoto Oil Catch Can, StopTech Slotted Rotors, PowerStop Z26 Pads Also Own: - 2004 Lexus RX330 |
01-09-2021, 11:09 PM | #20 | |
2020 Shadow Gray 2SS
Drives: 2020 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, CAI Join Date: Dec 2019
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I ended up doing a fair amount of PPF (Xpel) and having the car Ceramic Coated with CeramicPro... Been very happy with how it has held up for the first year! Here is where I did the PPF... Here is a shot of the car shortly after the PPF and Ceramic Coating... I also added a Mishimoto Catch Can within the first 100 miles... Along with the GMP CAI and Black Strut Tower brace...
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2020 SGM 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, Red Calipers, Black Camaro Fender Badge, Footwell Lighting
Added after delivery: - GMP CAI, GMP Black Strut Tower Brace, MRR017 1LE Wheels, SS Armrest, Black Fuel Door, Stainless Sport Pedals, SS Wheel Caps, Black Lugs/Locks, GM Splash Guards, DD Smoked LED Markers, Smoked Rear Reflectors, Mishimoto Catch Can, Xpel PPF - Full Front, SunTek 35% Tint, CeramicPro coating, RST Stainless Brake Lines, Castrol SRF, MSD Super Conductor Wires Left: My "fun" ride. Right: My "work" ride: a Gulfstream G600. One's top speed is 180 Mph, the other, 620 Mph... |
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01-21-2021, 06:29 PM | #21 |
SoCal Camaro5 Race Team
Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: SO CAL
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Just got my Shadow Grey 2021 2SS 1LE. Stage one paint correction and polish, didn’t do ceramic coat. At least not yet. But have ceramic boost to help paint stay nice, their product will last three months.That and a “track pack” PPF for chip prevention. Turned out great!
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