Polish

RobR651 · Apr 18, 2021

Started the detail process prior to applying ceramic coating. Decon wash, iron remover, clay mitt, surface prep and polish using flex DA polishers with Sonax perfect finish. The factory paint is pretty good. I made sure the dealers detail dept came nowhere near it.

Mdtrx · Apr 18, 2021

RobR651 said:
Started the detail process prior to applying ceramic coating. Decon wash, iron remover, clay mitt, surface prep and polish using flex DA polishers with Sonax perfect finish. The factory paint is pretty good. I made sure the dealers detail dept came nowhere near it.

F***ing Gorgeous!

RobR651 · Apr 18, 2021

Thanks buddy... a lot of work but I love detailing

Caliche · Apr 18, 2021

Looks amazing! Great job!!

JumpSquadAuto · Apr 18, 2021

RobR651 said:
Started the detail process prior to applying ceramic coating. Decon wash, iron remover, clay mitt, surface prep and polish using flex DA polishers with Sonax perfect finish. The factory paint is pretty good. I made sure the dealers detail dept came nowhere near it.

Looks absolutely insane. I bet 90% of pro detailers don't get it that perfect. Well done. Can't wait to see the finished product after the coating.

RobR651 · Apr 18, 2021

All done and coated. I’ll take some pics when the sun is up. I used Adams Graphene ceramic coating. That stuff is legit

RobR651 · Apr 18, 2021

Extremely satisfying experience.

TReX-RAM · Apr 19, 2021

RobR651 said:
Extremely satisfying experience.

Those are some shiny surfaces right there...nicely done

ceb · Apr 19, 2021

Looks good. Take some closeup, direct sunlight pics when you get a chance - that really shows what ya got.

My black paint is in horrible condition straight from factory, light scratches and rids to swirls - top to bottom and front to back. No major marring except one spot. Dealership did not clean the truck.

I’m starting my paint correction and ceramic this week. My truck came by rail, so will decontaminate with iron remover then clay bar. I’ve got both 3D one and Sonax perfect finish - will do a test panel to see if sonax alone will be enough. Topping with Carbon Force ceramic from chemical guys.

RobR651 · Apr 19, 2021

Morning sun. She came out pretty good. There’s already pollen collecting on her.

shantu · Apr 19, 2021

RobR651 said:
Morning sun. She came out pretty good. There’s already pollen collecting on her.

Nicely done! A mirror finish!

ceb · Apr 19, 2021

Great finish - hope I can get by with just sonax. Which pads did you use?

RobR651 · Apr 19, 2021

Americana Global 5” medium cut orange pads on a flex forced rotation polisher. I tested out the fender first and was happy Sonax perfect finish alone did the job nicely. I did some smaller / hard to reach areas that the full size polisher couldn’t reach with my smaller Flex polisher

ekaz · Apr 19, 2021

She turned out beautiful! I'd love to get another black truck but they get so dirty so quick.

RobR651 · Apr 19, 2021

Just backing it out... pollen started to collect all over it

They look good once they’re freshly washed. I’ve always loved black. My SRT-10 was black, as was my 2003 Cobra.

I noticed there was all sorts of marring on the doors (from the factory or transport) all of it polished out easily. I coated it to make maintenance washes way easier and to keep the gloss. That Adams graphene ceramic is nice stuff and easy to work with.

JRex · Apr 19, 2021

I bought adams graphene detail spray to use just to freshen it up, when slightly dirty, dusty or pollen. just use a little bit, it really goes on easy, buffs off clear and makes is like a mirror.

If your going to leave it outside and not stay on top of keeping it clean then a good professional level ceramic system would be ideal, but costly.

RobR651 · Apr 19, 2021

Mine is garage kept and a weekend vehicle...so keeping it clean won’t be a problem

ceb · Apr 19, 2021

JRex said:
I bought adams graphene detail spray to use just to freshen it up, when slightly dirty, dusty or pollen. just use a little bit, it really goes on easy, buffs off clear and makes is like a mirror.

If your going to leave it outside and not stay on top of keeping it clean then a good professional level ceramic system would be ideal, but costly.

if you put the time and effort into the prep work, you can get professional results at home too! The expense to get it done by an expert shop doesn’t come from the coating itself. It’s all the labor that goes into the prep

RobR651 · Apr 19, 2021

ceb said:
if you put the time and effort into the prep work, you can get professional results at home too! The expense to get it done by an expert shop doesn’t come from the coating itself. It’s all the labor that goes into the prep

Yup saved myself probably $1200 doing it myself. You just need time, attention to detail and some know how... plus the right equipment.