DIY Ceramic Torture Test

Speedy1975 · 03-24-2019, 04:54 PM

Waited 5 months to wash the Camaro to shoot this video. Results were surprising.

Powder09 · 03-24-2019, 07:56 PM

Nice review!

SnakeEyeSS · 03-27-2019, 06:13 PM

No joke about the "I'll post an update" comment. Youtube, autopia, autogeek reviews do that constantly. And when someone calls them out it's usually "oh well I forgot and put another product on"

Gunkk · 03-27-2019, 07:54 PM

Great video, Speedy!

Add a coat of EXOv4 to the wheels and paint and swap the pads for Powerstop z26 and you'll be glad you did.

Gtechniq makes some really good stuff. Here's how mine looked at 15months:

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...&postcount=301

Speedy1975 · 03-27-2019, 08:33 PM

Good info on the EXOV4...I'll check in to that.

Thanks to those who posted other comments. Very happy with these results.

indyz · 03-28-2019, 07:51 PM

Enjoyed the video. Might do a diy ceramic coat eventually, thanks to your video

red_johnny · 03-28-2019, 08:42 PM

WOW! Just proves that I had a crap job done on mine. Water doesn't bead up on mine at all. It just sits there trying to sheet off. Almost 2K down the drain.

mblum · 03-29-2019, 06:19 AM

This has me interested in trying it. I've been using products like Blackfire SiO2 and Reload.

My area is predominantly agriculture, and a lot of dirt gets pulled on to our roads at intersections from AG equipment. My problem is the dust this creates when driving through these areas and how it tends to stick to my car, and unfortunately it's completely unavoidable. Does a ceramic coating reduce this tenancy for dust to stick? If so I am definitely going to give this product a shot.

Speedy, what is the brand/model of the blower your using? I need something like that as well. Thanks for the review, it's helpful.

Speedy1975 · 03-29-2019, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mblum

This has me interested in trying it. I've been using products like Blackfire SiO2 and Reload.

My area is predominantly agriculture, and a lot of dirt gets pulled on to our roads at intersections from AG equipment. My problem is the dust this creates when driving through these areas and how it tends to stick to my car, and unfortunately it's completely unavoidable. Does a ceramic coating reduce this tenancy for dust to stick? If so I am definitely going to give this product a shot.

Speedy, what is the brand/model of the blower your using? I need something like that as well. Thanks for the review, it's helpful.

Here's the leaf blower - works great: https://amzn.to/2WuidY8

Well, I do drive through some dusty areas and you saw how the car looked after 5 months. It was dusty, but not near like it was before the ceramic and it literally sprayed off easily. Wheels were even way better than I would have thought, perhaps with a direct pressure washer on them they'd come out spotless.

mblum · 03-29-2019, 01:12 PM

Speedy,

Thanks, much appreciated

I think I'm convinced that I need to give this a shot.

Do you ever blow the dust off with compressed air? If so will most of it blow off now that it's' ceramic coated? I've done that a few times but still leaves a dust film and I have a 4 and an 8 year old and don't want to risk them rubbing their fingers across the car with dust so I tend just to wash the car. If I could use compressed air to blow the car off better that would be a huge bonus.

Speedy1975 · 03-29-2019, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mblum

Speedy,

Thanks, much appreciated

I think I'm convinced that I need to give this a shot.

Do you ever blow the dust off with compressed air? If so will most of it blow off now that it's' ceramic coated? I've done that a few times but still leaves a dust film and I have a 4 and an 8 year old and don't want to risk them rubbing their fingers across the car with dust so I tend just to wash the car. If I could use compressed air to blow the car off better that would be a huge bonus.

I doubt you can get it 100% dust free with air, I think there's a static charge component. The ceramic helps but still some dust.

RideWithDanger · 04-03-2019, 10:45 PM

Would this be a good option for a brand new black camaro to keep it looking clean? This is something I could do the day I bring it home. Im looking for ways to keep it looking its best for as long as I can.

Speedy1975 · 04-04-2019, 10:26 AM

This will certainly help, and make getting it clean easier for sure. Highly recommended.

Jersey devil · 04-05-2019, 10:25 AM

Thanks for the follow up and the car looks terrific

03-24-2019, 04:54 PM	#1
Speedy1975 FASTER! Drives: Challenger Hellcat, 2SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 2,245	DIY Ceramic Torture Test Waited 5 months to wash the Camaro to shoot this video. Results were surprising. __________________ -Speedy 2016 Go Mango Challenger Hellcat (PB E.T. in 1/4 Mile 9.83 @ 140MPH)

03-27-2019, 06:13 PM	#3
SnakeEyeSS Drives: Camaro 2SS & ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 857	No joke about the "I'll post an update" comment. Youtube, autopia, autogeek reviews do that constantly. And when someone calls them out it's usually "oh well I forgot and put another product on" __________________ 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Bright Yellow NPP MRC 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Radiant Red

03-27-2019, 08:33 PM	#5
Speedy1975 FASTER! Drives: Challenger Hellcat, 2SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 2,245	Good info on the EXOV4...I'll check in to that. Thanks to those who posted other comments. Very happy with these results. __________________ -Speedy 2016 Go Mango Challenger Hellcat (PB E.T. in 1/4 Mile 9.83 @ 140MPH)

03-29-2019, 06:19 AM	#8
mblum Drives: 2017 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: May 2018 Location: Iowa Posts: 100	This has me interested in trying it. I've been using products like Blackfire SiO2 and Reload. My area is predominantly agriculture, and a lot of dirt gets pulled on to our roads at intersections from AG equipment. My problem is the dust this creates when driving through these areas and how it tends to stick to my car, and unfortunately it's completely unavoidable. Does a ceramic coating reduce this tenancy for dust to stick? If so I am definitely going to give this product a shot. Speedy, what is the brand/model of the blower your using? I need something like that as well. Thanks for the review, it's helpful. __________________ 2017 Garnet Red ZL1 A10 Other Rides, 97 Trans Am, 72 Chevelle

03-29-2019, 01:12 PM	#10
mblum Drives: 2017 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: May 2018 Location: Iowa Posts: 100	Speedy, Thanks, much appreciated I think I'm convinced that I need to give this a shot. Do you ever blow the dust off with compressed air? If so will most of it blow off now that it's' ceramic coated? I've done that a few times but still leaves a dust film and I have a 4 and an 8 year old and don't want to risk them rubbing their fingers across the car with dust so I tend just to wash the car. If I could use compressed air to blow the car off better that would be a huge bonus. __________________ 2017 Garnet Red ZL1 A10 Other Rides, 97 Trans Am, 72 Chevelle

03-24-2019, 07:56 PM	#2
Powder09 Drives: Chevy Camaro Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Pville Posts: 5	Nice review!

03-27-2019, 07:54 PM	#4
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,975 View My Garage	Great video, Speedy! Add a coat of EXOv4 to the wheels and paint and swap the pads for Powerstop z26 and you'll be glad you did. Gtechniq makes some really good stuff. Here's how mine looked at 15months: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...&postcount=301

03-28-2019, 07:51 PM	#6
indyz Drives: 2SS, CT-R, LC500 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: FLorida Posts: 534	Enjoyed the video. Might do a diy ceramic coat eventually, thanks to your video

03-28-2019, 08:42 PM	#7
red_johnny Drives: 2016 Gray 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hermitage, PA Posts: 753 View My Garage	WOW! Just proves that I had a crap job done on mine. Water doesn't bead up on mine at all. It just sits there trying to sheet off. Almost 2K down the drain.

04-03-2019, 10:45 PM	#12
RideWithDanger Drives: 23 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: GA Posts: 569	Would this be a good option for a brand new black camaro to keep it looking clean? This is something I could do the day I bring it home. Im looking for ways to keep it looking its best for as long as I can. __________________ Instagram: RideWithDanger Radiant Red 23' 2SS 1LE 1100: 11/14/22 \| BUILT: 3/16/23 2000: 2/17/23 \| 4200: 5/8/23 3000: 2/27/23 \| 5000/6000: 5/15/23 Black on black 2019 3LT RS Camaro. 1100: 3/7/19 \| 4200: 4/15/19 3100: 3/15/19 \| 4800: 4/23/19 3400: 3/22/19 \| 5000: 4/25/19 Built: 4/8/19 \| Home: 4/26/19

04-04-2019, 10:26 AM	#13
Speedy1975 FASTER! Drives: Challenger Hellcat, 2SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 2,245	This will certainly help, and make getting it clean easier for sure. Highly recommended. __________________ -Speedy 2016 Go Mango Challenger Hellcat (PB E.T. in 1/4 Mile 9.83 @ 140MPH)

04-05-2019, 10:25 AM	#14
Jersey devil Drives: '17 Z06 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 43	Thanks for the follow up and the car looks terrific

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