As much as you think this might be redundant information , for the new guys and up and comers, this information is priceless....thanks

I have gotten vehicles polished locally and they look full of swirls and Ive never had them not burn thru at one point or another so I was afraid of evers touching a polisher, but your videos and some others really boosted my confidence to try it out and I did a 3 step polish on a truck with alot of waterspots that had been baked for years, but the truck had 30k miles with a tricoat candy type paint . And I managed to get so mucho gloss and smoothness out of it, waterspots completely gone and I followed up with a 9yr Ceramic Coat which went fantastic as well. Thanks for bring us thru all the steps and making us understand the process so much better.

@ArthurMSoto

27 күн бұрын

For future reference if you’re worried about burning thru I wouldn’t suggest doing a “3 step polish” whatever that is to you on a 30k mile vehicle. Kinda setting yourself up for limitation on how much you can polish out throughout the life of the vehicle, Especially if it’s a DD, and no ppf is going over it to secure that in.

Been watching this channel since I started a year ago, I’ve been a huge fan of KCX and almost only exclusively use KCX products and imjoshv is definitely the best content creators out there for knowledge, videos always make sense, and have helped me tremendously in my detailing journey. So…Thank you for this content. I bought the ceramic, and fingers crossed I win that trip!

Love this video! Great video

Nice video Josh Vandervall!!!

Great video and instructions!

Great video Josh and I do mean great I have said it more than once I do wish I had found your channel before I did you have taught this old man a lot and I thank you

Another great video Josh. I love learning how to take care of my vehicles from you. I’m not in the business but I enjoy taking care of my vehicles. But since I live in Las Vegas, I don’t get much detailing done on my vehicles June through August, lol. It was 120 2 days ago!!Keep up the great work.

Really enjoyed your video, thanks Josh 👍😁

@imjoshv

26 күн бұрын

Thank you i appreciate it!!

Nice video josh 👍

This was super helpful! I always look to learn from experts and I learned a lot especially for efficiency. What a cool tip about patterns! Do you prefer clay bar or clay mits? What time a day do you recommend for an outdoor ceramic coating? Great content as always!

Great video thanks Josh!!!

@imjoshv

27 күн бұрын

Thanks so much

Great video. Very informative.

@imjoshv

27 күн бұрын

Thanks! I know it was a long one, but I wanted to cover as much as possible

Interesting to know I am within 2 hrs of a headquarter... That training sounds amazing..

Been going through your videos the past few days and just want to say thank you for posting quality vids packed with info, but still right to the point. I've been looking at pressure washers for awhile now, mainly for home car detailing and few odd jobs around the house. I went with the Ryobi 1800 based on your review as well as a few others, not to mention having a few other Ryobi tools in the garage. Have a few upgrades on the way including a Flexzilla garden hose and pw hose for the aesthetics. Wife said I was spending too much on knives and watches, so I figured this is neither, so she can't get mad, right? I do have a question for you. I also got an AstroAI cannon. I initially thought it had a 1.1 orifice, but after a closer look it's apparently a 1.0. Will that change anything too much or would you recommend switching out to a 1.1?

Thank you

Hello Josh. Awesome video and lots of info. Thanks for taking the time to make it . I have a question that I have never seen answered. I have a vehicle that has striping on it. How do I polish over this area without stripping off the striping itself? Do I hand polish that area and then apply the ceramic coating over it? That’s what I have done in the past and it has faded over time. Just wanted to see if there is another way? Thanks . Keep up the awesome work and videos that you provide.

I did a full decon wash, clay towel and polish with a jeweling pad. Then coated with this coating. I swear it feels like there’s no slickness to it. My other car with uk3.0 is way slicker.

Aye josh, make a review for the new Hart 6 gallon 175 psi Air compressor

A big thank you to all for this great video!!!

@imjoshv

26 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!

@bertastleford4692

24 күн бұрын

So this product you put on and then shortly layer and buff off. Will it be tacky to layer and buff off? The ceratek says 5mins till it sweats. Is this stuff a minute or two? Every product is different, so just read their instructions and follow them? Any thoughts or recommendations?

Josh, love your videos. What do you do to take a high you find after you have ceramic coated?

Thanks very much, Josh. Appreciate all the knowledge. I don't see the Koch polish listed in the Items List. Do you sell on your site? Also, as far as electric polishers, what is your recommendation for a first purchase? I know you have done lots on this but just a recommendation would really help. I would like something middle of the road for sure so that I don't outgrow quickly. Also, I bought the Uber Flex house recently and that is a gamechanger. The length and quality is really great. Huge change and improvement. Which I got it sooner. Thanks again.

This is great. I’ve been using a hybrid wash lately….i find it gives me the same results but saves time. Any reason not to use it under these circumstances?

@imjoshv

27 күн бұрын

No there is more than one way to prep a vehicle for your coating. But the main thing is to properly clean and decontaminate so that the coating can properly adhere to the paint

Good info! I would love to do some of that but it's a chemical solution maze. And I'm thinking those partially filled 100ml Ceramic Co.o2 bottles are more related to expansion of profit margins as there's no way it needs room to expand 33%! :) I tried to checking prices on the KCx website but it's a mess trying to find anything.

nice video. if your car has been ceramic coated but its been a year or two , is the prep process the same ? do you strip off old coating first? what would you use for that? do you throw throw away your micro fiber cloths since they have ceramic coating in them? enjoy your channel, keep up the good work.

@ArthurMSoto

27 күн бұрын

Depends how the coating was cared for throughout the year. You should wash and decon, but if you do clay use a light synthetic clay towel and be gentle. You can polish with carpro essence if you wish to, then apply topper or whatever you wish to slap on after. Dont go into a deep polishing stage on the coating is the main goal and clay = marring and abrasion so stick to least aggressive options possible. It’s best practice to toss the towels out, or dedicate them to junk towels for shop or whatever if you treat them after use.

@dougwilson7336

26 күн бұрын

@@ArthurMSoto t.x.

What is the proper/best way to maintain a ceramic coated vehicle? Best soap/foam cannon/pressure washer, etc.

From start to finish, how long does it take to wash, clay, and apply ceramic coating? Obviously it “depends” on condition of paint…. 6 hours?

Josh, What’s your opinion or have you used any of the Dr. Beasley products?

Can this process be done outdoors if you are a mobile detailer?

Hey Josh, you have any links to get the M302 polish?

Hey Josh sorry to ask a question off subject here but what wash would you recommend for a semi? Something with alkaline to make most of the task at had easier. TIA

If the car is a new purchase do you think all these steps are still needed or do I have a small window to just ceramic coat the car? Thanks

Josh, are the towels reusable, or use once and toss out, like the applicators?

Josh you are using the expensive products but you should have a table full of them. Like watching your vidoes

@imjoshv

27 күн бұрын

You can use any brand you’d like to, but the process is the same!

Never got a chance to ask Casey when i saw him but what type of clay sponges are those rated as, med or heavy?

@Skdjiejxuje

27 күн бұрын

It’s just a rebranded Rag company clay scrubber. It’s a medium.

@BestInClassDetailing

27 күн бұрын

@@Skdjiejxuje thanks

Koch Chemie is certainly a quality, well-known product, but their ceramic coating really flies under the radar. I didn't even know they had one, honestly. 75 ml though? I don't completely use a 30 ml bottle of coating on two cars. Unless you've got4-5 cars on deck to coat, you're going to be wasting product and money. Maybe KCx will offer a smaller bottle in future.

After the ceramic coatings can a vehicle be left outside during the 24hr period or should it be left inside for that time of curing?

@imjoshv

27 күн бұрын

Ideally inside but as long as it doesn’t get wet you can do outside

How many pads did you use to polish the whole truck? Or do you clean them after every panel?

@imjoshv

26 күн бұрын

We both used 2 each. It was just a 1 step enhancement so we didn’t go crazy

@A5Skavanger

26 күн бұрын

@@imjoshv Thanks for the response and for the awesome video. Can’t wait till you start offering in person classes.

Can the microfiber towels be reused that were used to wipe the ceramic coat or are they a one and done cause the product won’t wash out?

@imjoshv

20 күн бұрын

Yea I typically dispose the towels after.

Josh, I'm local in SD and I emailed your dtlrsupply shop, but no one ever got back to me. I just emailed you again. How do I get ahold of you?

What pressure washer was being used for this video?

@imjoshv

27 күн бұрын

Active 2.0

I know they have good products but they are so expensive.

@b374mxg

26 күн бұрын

Remember, you get what you pay for

@imjoshv

26 күн бұрын

The polishes do get pricey but most of the chemicals are a really good value when you look at the actual cost per use!

I really do appreciate this video! I want to start offering coating services but I’m scared of screwing it up

@JC-to9ts

27 күн бұрын

I just did my brand new car and I have never done it before. The hardest part is prep. The actual application of the ceramic coat is super easy. As long as you don’t have to do intense paint correcting, anyone with some basic skills and common sense can do it. But if you have dark paint with deep scratches, just do some test panels in hidden areas to get a feel for it.

@imjoshv

27 күн бұрын

Start with a small area and build your confidence. You can absolutely do it!

Would you ceramic a 10 year old car?

Too easy!!

@imjoshv

26 күн бұрын

👍👍👍

Hello, JoshV! Last time I contacted you from Instagram, but you haven't replied to me yet😢