Question on ceramic coating
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If you are planning on ceramic coating your wheels, you'd likely go through a bit of a prep and decontamination process first - getting everything as clean and virgin as possible so the coating bonds and lasts, and performs it's best.
If done correctly, you many not need to use Simichrome as a maintenance product after that; you'd be looking at SiO2 products to keep them looking brilliant and free from / mitigate brake dust.
In my opinion, ceramic coatings and their ceramic (SiO2) based maintenance counterparts compel us to rethink how we care for and protect our vehicles.
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Simichrome apparently leaves it's own 'protection' on the surface after polishing, Dunno how stout that protection is, would a panel prep spray remove it?
In addition to restoring the original luster, Simichrome also leaves an invisible, protective coating to prevent further tarnishing and help keep the shine much longer
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Does it have to be applied in a climate controlled building? I see it being done in open air buildings. Is it best to wait 2 months before applying on new car. After 2-3 years do they just apply another coat or is there a process to remove the old ceramic? I am an old wax guy so this is all new to me.
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my answers in bold
Does it have to be applied in a climate controlled building?
NO- BUT STAY OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT
I see it being done in open air buildings. Is it best to wait 2 months before applying on new car.
I DON'T SEE WHY THAT WOULD BE A CONCERN? PEOPLE HAVE TAKEN CARS DIRECTLY OFF LOTS TO DETAILER SHOPS TO BE COATED STRAIGHT AWAY
After 2-3 years do they just apply another coat or is there a process to remove the old ceramic?
EVENTUALLY ANY COATING WILL DEGRIDATE, YOU COULD OPT TO HAVE THEM POLISHED TO REMOVE ANYHTING THAT REMAINS. I'D JUST LIKELY MAINTAIN WITH A GREAT SIO2 MAINTENANCE PRODUCT - POLISH ANGEL SUPERSPORT, CARPRO HYDRO2 LITE, GEYON WET COAT.
I am an old wax guy so this is all new to me.
NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT...KUDOS TO YOU FOR STEPPING OUTSIDE YOUR COMFORT ZONE AND LEARNING SOMETHING NEW MY FRIEND!
NO- BUT STAY OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT
I see it being done in open air buildings. Is it best to wait 2 months before applying on new car.
I DON'T SEE WHY THAT WOULD BE A CONCERN? PEOPLE HAVE TAKEN CARS DIRECTLY OFF LOTS TO DETAILER SHOPS TO BE COATED STRAIGHT AWAY
After 2-3 years do they just apply another coat or is there a process to remove the old ceramic?
EVENTUALLY ANY COATING WILL DEGRIDATE, YOU COULD OPT TO HAVE THEM POLISHED TO REMOVE ANYHTING THAT REMAINS. I'D JUST LIKELY MAINTAIN WITH A GREAT SIO2 MAINTENANCE PRODUCT - POLISH ANGEL SUPERSPORT, CARPRO HYDRO2 LITE, GEYON WET COAT.
I am an old wax guy so this is all new to me.
NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT...KUDOS TO YOU FOR STEPPING OUTSIDE YOUR COMFORT ZONE AND LEARNING SOMETHING NEW MY FRIEND!
