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    Re: How long will a ceramic coating last on my car?

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    Mike, great detailed info. (sorry about the pun) Appreciate it


    Ha ha.... always a great detailing pun.


    Also - since this was your first post to the forum,

    Welcome to AutogeekOnline!


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    Re: How long will a ceramic coating last on my car?


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    Re: How long will a ceramic coating last on my car?

    I'm working my way up to 12 wash mitts. Right now I have 3, so I divide the panels evenly as I wash. I carefully wash dry and inspect the wash mitts after every wash.

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    Re: How long will a ceramic coating last on my car?

    Quote Originally Posted by Jacob Harrod AUTOCLEAN View Post

    I'm working my way up to 12 wash mitts. Right now I have 3, so I divide the panels evenly as I wash.

    I carefully wash dry and inspect the wash mitts after every wash.

    A man with a plan - much respect.


    What are your thoughts about using flat weave towels instead of wash mitts?

    1. They basically do the same thing.
    2. Flat weave means less chance of debris lodging in any type of nap - so less concern for risk of contamination
    3. Cheaper in most case
    4. Less bulk



    Like I share here,

    Things you need to wash a ceramic coated car by Mike Phillips


    I do use wash mitts to wash cars for the PREP WASH - but usually only ONE wash mitt because when I'm washing a car to prep it for machine polishing I'm not super concerned about cross-contamination because I'm going to buff the car out. (I'm still careful and don't do stupid stuff)


    But for AFTER a detail job - when you REALLY need to be careful - that's when the multi-mitt or multi-towel approach is most important.




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    Re: How long will a ceramic coating last on my car?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike Phillips View Post
    A man with a plan - much respect.


    What are your thoughts about using flat weave towels instead of wash mitts?

    1. They basically do the same thing.
    2. Flat weave means less chance of debris lodging in any type of nap - so less concern for risk of contamination
    3. Cheaper in most case
    4. Less bulk



    Like I share here,

    Things you need to wash a ceramic coated car by Mike Phillips


    I do use wash mitts to wash cars for the PREP WASH - but usually only ONE wash mitt because when I'm washing a car to prep it for machine polishing I'm not super concerned about cross-contamination because I'm going to buff the car out. (I'm still careful and don't do stupid stuff)


    But for AFTER a detail job - when you REALLY need to be careful - that's when the multi-mitt or multi-towel approach is most important.



    I'm all for using the multi towel approach on return vehicles that I've detailed and corrected the paint. In fact I cant wait to try it when I do a paint correction on my wife's van, and on the Jeep too!

    I used a Cobra Forest Green Edgeless Polishing Cloth to scrub the black grime off of the roof of the attached Dodge truck. It had been sitting under some trees. Also I'm with you on the one wash mitt approach. I actually used it on this Lexus 460 after reading your book and some of your online material as well.

    Creating A Mirror Finish On A Luxurious And Beautiful Lexus 460 Sedan



    Should I just default to the one wash mitt approach for vehicles that are pretty dirty or not well maintained like the Dodge Truck? The Dodge customer didn't purchase a correction package.

    Here's what the exterior package entailed:


    1. Cleaning of the wheels, tires, and wheel wells.
    2. A careful and meticulous wash of the vehicle with a premium quality wash product.
    3. 303 Touchless Sealant applied to the paint
    4. Excess water blown out of emblems, cracks, crevices, ETC.
    5. All tires checked and inflated to correct PSI
    6. Tires shined
    7. Door jambs wiped out
    8. Glass Cleaned
    9. Immediately before pickup or delivery I wipe the vehicle down with Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Detailer.




    One thing I must say is that after applying the Touchless Sealant if I discover a Holiday or Vacation it is frustrating especially after I feel like I did a thorough job of washing.

    Your technique of keeping some extra Guzzlers and a wash bucket around should help.

    How long will a ceramic coating last on my car?







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    Re: How long will a ceramic coating last on my car?

    Quote Originally Posted by Jacob Harrod AUTOCLEAN View Post

    Should I just default to the one wash mitt approach for vehicles that are pretty dirty or not well maintained like the Dodge Truck?

    Yes. Maybe two mitts. One mitt for body panels and one mitt for fender lips, lowest portion of body panels, front and rear bumpers, etc.

    Do the normal stuff like make sure the mitts are clean and not contaminated. Blast off any major dirt before washing.

    IF the vehicle is NOT regularly maintained and you're NOT doing any paint correction then don't sweat the small stuff.



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    Re: How long will a ceramic coating last on my car?

    I would suggest more than two mitts when washing any really dirty car. It's for peace of mind about avoiding contamination. You can designate and label each Mitt for a section of the car. When it comes to mitts, the more the merrier.
    Treat it like it's the only one in the world.

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