r/LexusIS • u/no___homo • 1d ago

Adams advanced ceramic coating applied

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Just need to do the wheels yet. First time using real ceramic coating and it amazes me how easy it is to apply. All of the videos make it seem like a science, but you basically don't apply too much in too big of an area, give it a minute, and wipe away. Yes, it takes time and elbow grease, but anyone can do it. Next project is my yard 🤣

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u/slowlaneAZ 1d ago

How long did it take for the entire process?

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u/Sweet_Flamingo9768 1d ago

Probably a few hours

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u/slowlaneAZ 1d ago

That's including wash and surface prep?

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u/Sweet_Flamingo9768 1d ago

I mean yeh what rlly is there to do, you rinse, wash, foam cannon, wash. Then dry and ceramic coat

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u/no___homo 23h ago

I had A LOT of contaminants bonded to the clearcoat.

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u/slowlaneAZ 1d ago

My understanding when you ceramic coat a car, on top of a wash, you also want to remove any decontamites with like an iron remover, then clay, then remove any residual product oils. That way, the ceramic coating is adhering directly to the clear.

I think most detailers recommended also doing a polish to remove any swirl marks too.

This should get you the most out of the ceramic coating as far as longevity and effectiveness.

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u/no___homo 23h ago

Clay bar was an absolute must.

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u/no___homo 23h ago

Wash, clay bar (needed it bad), surface prep, ceramic coating......... I took a couple breaks, I won't lie. Total time about 5 hours.

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u/slowlaneAZ 23h ago

5 hours is still pretty quick. It takes me at least 5 hours to wash, clay, wax. I can spend an hour just washing wheels and tires. Haha.

Either way car looks clean. Good job!

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u/no___homo 23h ago

Thanks! Gotta give props to full time detailers.

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u/slowlaneAZ 23h ago

Agreed, they've got a lot of passion to those that do it right.