Ceramic coating brnd new car?

[Setec Astronomy]

I am either going to do optimum clearcoat, or duragloss enviroshield. Im leaning duragloss as they have never sold me a product i didnt like.

If you go with the DG, just use the Squeaky Clean included in the kit for your prep polish, rather than M205.

[StPaulJeep]

Wouldn't be a bad idea to first perform the "plastic baggie test" immediately after a wash, and then "feel" what condition the paint is in before going further. Mike Phillips explains, and I believe even has a video explaining this test procedure.

You might be surprised.

It's why others have mentioned the possible need of products-processes like Iron-X or Claying first prior to polishing.

Waxes and Sealants are one thing IMO, but Coatings are a bit different, and you want to do your homework well first and not make any decisions in haste.

I plan on claying the car as i stated , i have never used iron x but for 20 bucks ill pick up some. Is there a ceramic coating you or others prefer, people keep hinting be careful i would think duragloss or optimum would make a good one, but im always open to recommendations.

[StPaulJeep]

While im all finished took about 5 hours to do everything, iron x, wash, clay, polish with 205 and buff n shine white pad, used duragloss squeaky clean, then applied coating. Thanks to all you guys for the help it turned out awesome, just a matter of finding those little high spots you see in different light seems like after you think you got them all you find one more lol.


I am assuming just use durgloss's quick detailer for wipe downs?