Preparation for paint correction and ceramic coating - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

oslouie · 07-31-2018, 07:22 PM

After 3 years of semi-neglecting my paint like an idiot and using soft touch automatic car washes, my car's got swirls all over. I'm finally going to perform paint restoration on it. What I've planned so far is:

1. Pull out door dings and dents (PDR)
2. Wash first with Dawn soap
3. Claybar
4. Hit it with Meguire's Ultimate compound
5. Polish
6. Ceramic coating

Does this sound like the correct process or what would you do differently?

Redgt03 · 08-01-2018, 10:46 AM

I would not wash with dawn dish soap - that can dry out the rubber parts.

I would wash
Clay bar
ironx
Polish
IPA wipe down (to remove polishing oils)
Inspect the paint for any swirls (polish again if needed)
Then coat

07-31-2018, 07:22 PM	#1
oslouie Drives: 2018 2SS M6 Redline Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: United States Posts: 431	Preparation for paint correction and ceramic coating After 3 years of semi-neglecting my paint like an idiot and using soft touch automatic car washes, my car's got swirls all over. I'm finally going to perform paint restoration on it. What I've planned so far is: 1. Pull out door dings and dents (PDR) 2. Wash first with Dawn soap 3. Claybar 4. Hit it with Meguire's Ultimate compound 5. Polish 6. Ceramic coating Does this sound like the correct process or what would you do differently?

08-01-2018, 10:46 AM	#2
Redgt03 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Peoria Posts: 254	I would not wash with dawn dish soap - that can dry out the rubber parts. I would wash Clay bar ironx Polish IPA wipe down (to remove polishing oils) Inspect the paint for any swirls (polish again if needed) Then coat