Located in Elkhart Indiana, we specialize in professional detailing services such as Ceramic Coating, paint correction, and complete detail packages.
This KZread page is a library of informative videos about what detailing is, our services, as well as how-to videos for caring for your vehicle. Our goal is to help you make the best decision for your personal car care!
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Thanks for this. seen all kinds of stuff to try and never been able to get them off. Because your video I tried goof off because it was the adhesive remover I had on hand did two vehicles in the time it’s taking me to try other magic eraser and scrubbing pads and junk.
Nice valuable video!! Do you mind telling us where you got that light ?
Thanks! I sourced mine locally from a distributer but I believe they are now sourced through a few different companies. This looks to be the same one! lakecountrymfg.com/lc-power-tools-handheld-light/
@@high-defdetailing1485 Thanks,I looked, it’s not available anywhere, even Lake Country doesn’t list it on their site
Beautiful
Thank you!
I know I'm a little late to this video. Great explanation. I'm a mobile detailer. I'm going to get the same coating from.my detail shop. I had a question what is that light called & filter? Would appreciate it brother!
Awesome! It's a pretty user friendly coating even if you're in someone else's garage and climate control isn't the greatest (certainly helps, but CSL is nice to work with!) I sourced the light locally but you can also find info on it here: lakecountrymfg.com/lc-power-tools-handheld-light/
@@high-defdetailing1485 Thank you Brother appreciate I'm the response. I'll check it out for sure. I need that light. Lol
@@johnboy5632 You're welcome. Best of luck!
So much water in the video 🤮
Good old iphone for yah!
I’ve been trying to find a video that shows a good way to do it. Should I even risk dressing my clients cars at all?
If you're worried about the dressing being slick I wouldn't risk it at all. As long as you use something that's water based and you "knock it down" with a microfiber towel afterwards you should be good to go!
What happens if it sits too long or is not buffed off
You can actually let it sit for a while before buffing it off with zero issues. If you didn't buff it off at all though it would cure very unevenly and not look good!
I've let it sit longer than 5 minutes before buffing it off sometimes and never had an issue
Can you recommend a pressure washer for the home user?
For sure! I like the greenworks electric pressure washers for at home use. The 2000 psi one is a very well rounded and affordable pressure washer. That's what I started my business out with and it was a workhorse!
Thank you for this very informative demo! I purchased CSL to apply to my new car & glad I found your step by step process. I do have 1 question, you said you use brand new towels out of the pack, I get my MF towels from TRC & they always have a card saying “Wash before first use” now I’m not a professional Detailer so I’ve always followed those instructions. I have a new pack of 4 Edgeless 350 ultra plush towels that I planned to use when applying CSL so I’m now conflicted as your a professional & use new from the pack but they say to wash before use. This is an honest question as this will be my first time applying a ceramic coating & I want to make sure I do it right. Thanks!
Hi there! I'm glad the video was helpful! Those are some nice towels and will work great when leveling the coating. I've never washed towels right out of the pack :) It's more than likely a disclaimer from the manufacturer to make sure there's no dye or residue left from the factory. A good solid shake and visual inspection is all I do when I pull them out of the bag! Good luck and let me know how it goes!
@@high-defdetailing1485 Thanks for the quick response! That makes sense & I hope to get the CSL on my car soon. I just subscribed to your channel & will update after completion!
Thanks for subscribing!@@WARMEZ911
well i am new detailer and ofc you wanna customers and only way to get customers is priceing lower than others not much but litell. my prep work 2-3h long only washing the car... and 1 step polish 4-7h 5 year cheramic coating 720e too low or too hige?
Just figure out what a fair labor rate is for you and then add in your product costs and any overhead expenses you may have and that should get you pretty close!
I've watched countless ceramic coating maintenance videos since getting my car ceramic coated last week, and your video is by far the easiest and most pleasant to watch. straight to the point, not selling anything and full of detail. Thanks for making this!
Thank you for the awesome feedback! I'm glad it's helpful and hope it makes washing your car lot easier! What type of coating did you end up getting installed on it?
@@high-defdetailing1485 I got the gtechniq Crystal Syrum Ultra. Bought Ceramic Gwash, and C2V3 for my future car washes. Haven't had to wash it just yet, stays clean so much longer than it used to!
@@high-defdetailing1485 I got a Gtechniq crystal syrum ultra on my car. Love it so far.
Didn’t no you need a certificate to wash cars
To wash cars? Certainly not! However if I'm paying someone a lot of money to perform extensive paintwork and protective services on my expensive vehicle I sure would hope they have training, certification, insurance, and a properly run business.
Thank you for your video I have been detailing aircraft for 20 years from Cessna 150 to corporate jets .buffing and polishing. Paint and Polishing aircraft aluminum. And interior. I have taken my skills and started detailing highend cars and learning about ceramic coating for the last year .... I respect you information. And your success. I pray for your company and great success. Sincerely Tony ...
Thanks for the kind words, Tony!
Thank you for a super great and efficient no nonsense tutorial❤❤❤❤😂😂😂
No nonsense is how we roll here 😅😅 Thanks for checking it out!
How many layer is the coating been aply Sir?
In this case, this is a single layer of Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra. You can put on a top layer of Exo, but Crystal Serum Ultra is so strong by itself we get great results with just a single layer!
Nice Would you share the video which show the polish process Sir? Thank you
For sure! That video is on the list. This was actually suppose to just be a KZread "Short" but it uploaded as a regular video.
@@high-defdetailing1485 great 👍 i knew it 😄
What is the curing time?
It's recommended to cure indoors for 12 hours before exposing the vehicle to the elements.
@@high-defdetailing1485 thanks
You're welcome. Good luck!@@lyric24k
Hi, its been 6 month now from you this last video, are you still doing your detailing bussines sir???
Yes sir! It's been tough to get content out b/c the business has been so busy, but I have about 4 to 5 videos already recorded that are in line to get edited and shared. Thank you for your patience and stay tuned in for more content soon!
@@high-defdetailing1485 happy to hear it. Im from Bali Sir, get much of information and learning here. I wanna say thank you and keep sharing caring and inspire 🙏
Awesome to hear it! Thank you for the support@@adhisanjaya235
C6 Matte Dash is amazing...
I know right!? I love how easy it is to apply and how it darkens the surfaces up JUST enough and holds over time.
@@high-defdetailing1485 For me it has only positives, ease of application, the lack of scent (i hate scented dressings) the minimal darkening, and applied it over a month ago and holds the same as the day i applied it! For me it's the stuff ill ALWAYS go to when dressing and protecting my interior! Thank you for the video! Cheers!
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Can you use this on interior plastics?
You probably could, but I wouldn't recommend it. It performs best on exterior textured plastics.
Hola, sirve para plasticos de interior?
No se recomienda su uso en el interior.
Where are you located?
We're located in Northern Indiana 👍🏻
I thought after ceramic coating you wouldn’t need washes.
That is not true! Ceramic coatings definitely help keep your vehicle stay looking cleaner, and they are MUCH easier to wash, but you still have to wash them!
Maybe not simple, but man it looks good and insane hydrophobics 😍
😂😂😂 you’re right maybe not simple, but I definitely wanted to provide as much helpful info as possible!
What are some price ranges for the services? Like for paint enhancement, 1 step and 2 step and what’s a good range I should charge for a 2 year sealant and a 7 year coating on top of that? I’m just starting out paint correction and need a good range Ik the size matter
Why would the way I take care of the car after te coating be a variable in the pricing?
Great question and I know it sounds weird right? I often ask this to customer's b/c if they're going to never hand wash their vehicle and only take it through automatic tunnel washes with brushes for example I would not recommend them wasting their money on the top tier ceramic coating package. No need to pay the extra for a professional coating if it's just going to get swirled up and degraded from bad car washes. Maybe some sales people would disagree but I try and be honest and up front
what kind of led lights do you use. Im looking for something similar for my garage
These are the Barina ones from amazon. They're pretty cheap but have held up well! I really like how easy they are to link together and don't require any fancy wiring. Just plug and play.
@@high-defdetailing1485 Thank you!
you said that you want to wait til you see it bead but on the serum light box it says to wipe off immediately. But letting it set makes more sense than to just wipe it off immediately
Correct. They probably say that on the box for ease of application and to limit the risk of getting high spots. But waiting a good 30-45 seconds is the sweet spot I feel
Great video. I which you or anybody give a sample case.. they all talk about range, the best, the level etc. But a simple sample on a new car ( which I image is where we like to invest, I personally I am not going to spend 500 to 1000 dlls on a old car, I being buying card for 30+ years and never done it because is new stuff) again if people sample a new car out of the dealer with any kind of prep ( I am assuming not much, how much damage you expect out of the dealer?) and maybe pick a level of ceramic?.. Give us a number to start even if we know it might be little different at final cost. Seem all they want is to make us walk to the shop to grab us and trap to a most costly sell lie a dealership. Sorry I had bad experiences.
Will that solvent work on the tire crayon around the entire tire tread? Mineral spirits and goo gone did not work. It’s my spare that will be mounted on my camper and the lines are an eye sore for me. I won’t be driving on it 🙄
For sure! You can also try 3m adhesive remover - the kind in a can like lacquer thinner cones in. I’ve been using that lately and it seams to work faster than the tar and glue remover!
meanwhile guy in town quoted $150 for ceramic coating. oof. hes definitely doing the minimum
Woah, that’s crazy low and definitely not a professional job or product at all. A single 30ml bottle of a real coating could easily be $150 by itself 😂
Great video! Is this stuff ok to use on exterior plastics/grill, windows/rubber weather stripping or factory decal/stripes? Any help is appreciated
Thank you! It is safe to use on paint, painted plastics, vinyl/decals/stripes, and even textured plastics. You can also use it on wheels. It is not recommended for glass or rubber weather stripping so you wouldn’t really get any results in that application.
Where do we the water drain
Um... that Subaru might be the glossiest I have ever seen.
How many long time? (Renew)
Paying thousands for ceramic coating is a scam. It’s really not that hard if you’ve done your research. I do everything myself, maybe not up to “professional”standards, but good enough that it looks great and that 90% of people won’t see the difference.
Is it a scam to pay thousands to have a tradesman do work on your home? Labor alone to install a fence in our backyard averaged around $6k. I opted to do it myself - researched, rented tools, and killed a 3 day weekend doing it with some help. The results were good and I’m happy with it. It’s not a scam however to hire a professional to do their trade and provide a service that they’ve specialized in for a decade. It’ll be done professionally, in a timely manner, and usually backed up by some type of guarantee or warranty. Plus, you can use that time you saved to invest in your family or another activity. All depends on what you value and how you want to spend your time and money!
How do you measure the paint to make sure you have enough clear coat to work with?
You can use a paint thickness gauge to give you some basic readings. They even make pretty involved ones that can tell you the difference between substrates as well. Just depends on how much $$$ you want to spend on one!
I have solution finish to test out, would it make more sense to put this on instead? Or let solution finish cure, then coat over that to make it pop the most This obviously being for faded plastics not new ones to keep protected m
Solution Finish is great! I sometimes will use that first if the trim is really faded. Make sure you wipe it all off and use a panel prep or IPA solution as well before going to C4. That's a great combo though!
Thanks for the response, how long do you let it cure usually? I have heard 4-6 hours before applying coating but before I find out myself it would help lol @@high-defdetailing1485
this is not a guide, morelike product marketing video.
Yeah I probably should have edited the title, but I made this video primarily for my customers. Since I install Gtechniq coatings and they have a whole line of maintenance products to go with them I wanted to show a video how to maintain the coating for my customers.
In a 10 min video, you hardly even spoke for 10 sec about the pricing. Thank you! I want my 10 min back.....
Glad you stuck around for the whole video! Worth spending 10 minutes going over all the factors why someone will say a ceramic coating costs $300 and another will say $3,000!
@@high-defdetailing1485 tell price you deeek
@@high-defdetailing1485 u baboon
Simple and works! Thanks !
You're welcome! Thanks for watching
Nicely done.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this very educational video. Information is priceless!
Thank you for watching and I'm glad it was helpful!
CSL can be apply outdoors and along it will last one layer thanks in advance yes sir 🫡
I never recommend applying any ceramic coating outdoors, but you technically could with this one. It will be a trickier install though and you'll have a high risk of leaving behind smearing and high spots.
So one layer will last 3 years ? Thanks in advance I really appreciate yes sir
@@raulmendez7805 correct. And with proper maintenance you can even get longer out of it
Gtechinq has an install video they say to wipe off immediately.
You can definitely do that, and they probably advise that in their videos as it's a pretty safe way to install without avoiding any potential issues. Letting it sit for a bit is a pro tip though that will give you an even better result if you have a bit more experience!
Does it dry so there is no tachiness left pretty quick (a few hours)?, im in a very dusty environment (especially in winter) and most products i have used for the plastic on my vehicles attracts dust and dirt like fly paper.
100%. It's super dry to the touch and not greasy or tacky at all. This would be a great option for you it sounds like!
Mineral spirits👍🏻
Also works!
Great video! How long does it really last CSL? Thank you for the anwser!
Almost 2years!
What’s a good window coating you’d recommend? Loved the video, getting into coatings
I use Gtechniq G1 for glass and love it. There are lots of good glass coatings out there but G1 seems to last just a bit longer
@@high-defdetailing1485 thanks for the advice! Would Gtechniq be beginner friendly? I want to learn with that brand on my own cars of course. Curious your opinion since you’ve used it
@@ArthurMSoto Gtechniq is not entirely user friendly, although if you have the right temperature and humidity conditions any of the coatings go on pretty easily. You just have to watch out for high spots on areas that you may "smear" the excess coating into. For a real simple coating I'd recommend Optimum Gloss Coat. That's what I started out with for several cars before moving into the Gtechniq line!
@@high-defdetailing1485 thanks for the responses I’ll look into that!
Thank you! For a new car, the first day out of the car store what pre work do I need to do?
You will always want to do a thorough prep wash and polish/paint correction before getting to this point where I started in the video. A solid prep wash includes using a degreaser, bug and tar remover if needed, iron remover, hand wash, and a clay bar.