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Old Aug 23, 2022 | 02:19 PM
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I finally had an open day to spent with my Vet. I’ve been researching the benefits of ceramic wax and think I did my home work.
After removing bug and tar blemishes, I give it a good wash.
I then worked the finish with a Griot’s Synthetic clay bar.
Re-Rinsed the vehicle and applied NU Finish polish.
wiped the car down with a 10:1 isopropyl solution to remove any lingering oils.
Applied Turtle Wax Spray ceramic coating.
A in the job took about 4 hours. The Turtle wax went on easier than expected. Perhaps it was a labor of love but I really enjoyed the process and I am very happy with the results.



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Old Aug 25, 2022 | 05:21 PM
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Good luck in getting it off!

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Old Aug 25, 2022 | 05:45 PM
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Tell me more Tom. Is there a difference between other ceramics and TurtleWax? I hope I didn’t screw up.
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I had mine professionally done at Tint World using Nano Ceramic coating, it was expensive but well worth it. I personally did inside and out treatment i don't suggest paying for interior it really didn't do much but the exterior turned out good. I'll share a expensive lesson learned also, Don't wax or polish ceramic coated cars, it wont last a year. I actually had the car professionally clean most of the time and they didn't know that either.


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Looks great!
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