Uber Ceramic questions

**SheltieDad** · 01-29-2017, 03:36 PM

Does a person usually just go right over factory badges/painted side moldings with this stuff? I'm curious as to how to get the coating down to the paint inside the lettering with an applicator...Also looks like I might have some sort of an edge protector on my front door edges that is rubbery, but looks to be factory painted maybe? Does a person go right over this as well?

Lastly, if I am polishing on say a Tuesday and can't apply until say Saturday, is the vehicle safe to drive without risking tearing up the polish job? Might be 200 miles for the time in between, mostly highway time...Thanks!!

**Ancient1** · 01-29-2017, 04:11 PM

Last spring when I coated my car I coated everything on the exterior except the exhaust tips and probably should of done those also just to see how it would hold up.

I also finished polishing one weekend and didn't coat until the following weekend. I put 250~300 miles on it the most were going to the drag strip just to get a time. After that I did another wash with reset and did a double wipe down with a coating prep and all was fine.
Here are a couple pics when I finished.
I can say it has held up well.

and here are a couple I took last fall before I put the winter tires on last Oct.

**SheltieDad** · 01-29-2017, 05:18 PM

Looks NICE!! I've been debating on going with this product or going with a sealant/wax combo....I just wasn't sure as I have 0 experience with coatings...The idea of experimenting on my newer vehicle doesn't sound too appealing...

**BudgetPlan1** · 01-29-2017, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by SheltieDad

Looks NICE!! I've been debating on going with this product or going with a sealant/wax combo....I just wasn't sure as I have 0 experience with coatings...The idea of experimenting on my newer vehicle doesn't sound too appealing...

Don't sweat it; Uber Ceramic is as easy to apply as some sealants...just work panel by panel, follow directions.

**SheltieDad** · 01-29-2017, 05:54 PM

So, quick question or two....What do I use to spruce it up (maintenance)? And, at the end of 1-3 years (however long it ACTUALLY lasts), what the process, re-polish and reapply?

**Ancient1** · 01-29-2017, 06:52 PM

Yes at the end of its life you would polish and reapply. As far as maintenance goes all I have done is use Reset as a shampoo (no wax or gloss enhancers to affect the coatings properties) and twice used overcoat as a drying aid. I do have Essence+ that if I find any defects to use to correct but with my color they are almost impossible to find as I found out while polishing.

**BudgetPlan1** · 01-29-2017, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by SheltieDad

So, quick question or two....What do I use to spruce it up (maintenance)? And, at the end of 1-3 years (however long it ACTUALLY lasts), what the process, re-polish and reapply?

Have had good luck with monthly toppings using:

Gyeon Cure
Gyeon Wetcoat
Other non-PBMG SiO2 maint. product works quite nicely as well.

Wash with something that leaves no glossing agents behind like Gyeon Bathe although WG Auto Bathe didn't interfere with Uber inherent properties that much last summer.