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How do I prep my car for ceramic coating?
We recommend using Wipe Out to prepare the surface for coating, which will remove any lingering and leftover waxes, sealants or glazes. Use a clean and lint-free premium microfiber towel for best results. Now that the surface is perfectly clean and residue-free, you are ready to apply your ceramic coating!.
How often apply Nexgen ceramic spray?
NEXGEN protection lasts for 6-12 months, but is even more effective when applied regularly. For most users we recommend re-applying once a month for maximum results.
Can you do ceramic coating yourself?
Yes, you have read it right! You can apply Nano Ceramic Coating to your car in your home using the DIY technique. However, in order to do this job yourself, you should be well aware of all the techniques or skills that are required for this procedure.
Do I need to polish car before ceramic coating?
You should always polish your car before applying a ceramic coating, like Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Spray Wax, to avoid wearing away that fresh layer of protection. Polishing your car once or twice a year helps to restore your vehicle’s like-new appearance and maintain the clarity of your clear coat.
Do you have to paint correct before ceramic coating?
The detailer will be leveling the paint to the depth of the scratch or swirl before applying a ceramic coating. Paint correction must be done prior to coating any vehicle to get the best results. If you decide to skip this step any defect in the paint will be magnified tenfold by the ceramic coating.
Do I need to remove wax before ceramic coating?
We recommend using Wipe Out to prepare the surface for coating, which will remove any lingering and leftover waxes, sealants or glazes. Use a clean and lint-free premium microfiber towel for best results. Now that the surface is perfectly clean and residue-free, you are ready to apply your ceramic coating!Apr 9, 2019.
How long does ceramic coating last?
Q: How long does ceramic coating last? With proper care and maintenance, a layer of ceramic coating will keep your car looking new for two to five years. Some professional ceramic coatings can last the lifetime of the car.
How good is NextGen?
NextGen is a robust EHR that seems to offers solutions for all aspects of medical documentation including Practice Management for patient scheduling and billing. They are excellent with keeping up to date with the Regulatory, Prescribing, and Meaningful Use aspects that are required.
Is DIY ceramic coating worth it?
In many cases, ceramic coating your paint is absolutely worth the price. It provides great protection against contaminants and minor scratches, all while making the vehicle much easier to clean up. Coatings aren’t for every car or owner though. It really comes down to how you use and care for it.
Is ceramic coating easy to apply?
With Consumer-Grade Ceramic Coating widely available, the actual application process is relatively easy. That said, it’s not necessarily simple. Before you can even apply Ceramic Coating, the surface has to be free of surface blemishes, which applies to even brand new vehicles.
Do you apply ceramic coating over wax?
Ceramic coatings should not be applied over or underneath waxes. Applying a ceramic coating over a wax will prevent it bonding to the paint and negatively impact the durability and finish. Apply a wax over a coating will hinder the performance of the ceramic coating.
What surfaces can you use Nexgen on?
Product Description. Nexgen Ceramic was engineered to repel dirt & contaminants, increase paint luster, and create a long-lasting shine while maintaining a “Green” water based footprint. Nexgen’s hydrophobic formula repels water on any surface it is applied to including Metal, Paint, Glass, Plastic, and Chrome.
What can Nexgen be used on?
Nexgen’s website claims the same as Shine Armor. “It can be used on any exterior surface, including paint, glass, plastic, headlights, and chrome.” I was extremely skeptical, because of my experience with Shine Armor, and I’ve just come to assume most detailing products unfortunately lie in their advertising.
Are ceramic coatings good for cars?
Yes! A ceramic coating is definitely good for your car, as it provides light protection as well as a permanent candy-gloss shine. However, you should never DIY a ceramic coating, since it requires a fairly skilled professional to apply properly. At the end of the day, you want your car to look its finest.
Does Polish remove ceramic coating?
Since the ceramic coating is a physical layer, polishing is the only surefire way to remove it 100% and expose the clear coat underneath. In fact, many of the high-grade professional ceramic coatings claim the only way to remove them is through machine polishing. Just be careful to not eat into the clear coat.
Do I need to polish before sealant?
Sealing before polishing would be pointless. You always do paint correction before you apply wax or a sealant. Sealants are meant to stick to naked paint.
Can I apply ceramic coating without paint correction?
Here is why no reputable shop will offer a ceramic coating without a paint correction. Anyone who’s been doing research about ceramic coatings will run into a common piece of information: that before a ceramic coating can be applied to a vehicle, the vehicle needs a full paint correction or touch-up service.
Does ceramic coating hide imperfections?
Do Ceramic Coatings Fill Scratches? The short answer is yes. The properties of ceramic paint coating make it so that it seeps into swirl marks and scratches on your car’s vehicle. This does not actually repair the paint finish, though, and does not even visually hide the damage, unless the damage is extremely small.
Do you need paint correction before PPF?
Technically, no, paint correction is not needed to prepare the surface of the vehicle for PPF or ceramic coatings. Even brand new vehicles can benefit from paint correction and the perfect time to have it done is when you take delivery of a new car.
