Chemical Guys, Carbon Force Ceramic Paint Coating Kit, 3 Applicators, 1 oz

I used this product last April. I used a car wash designed to strip all wax as well as dirt. I used a clay bar to remove contaminants, washed the car and polished it with a fine polish, washed it again finishing with a distilled water isopropyl mix, and the applied two coats of the ceramic. My car looked amazing, the red color was bright and reflected light so much it was like a mirror. Eight months later, after being outside almost all the time, it still looks the same! It is as shiny as it was when I applied the ceramic. Bird poop wipes off with a single spray of a water/isopropyl mix with a microfiber cloth. Considering how easy it was to apply the ceramic coating, and how well it has held up, I would give it more than five stars if possible.

First of all, I have a 2018 Audi Q7. So, the paint isn’t exactly new. I’ve seen a lot of reviews on what it looks like after applied initially. Well, I applied this on 12/23/23. It is now 01/04/24 and this is after the first wash. So, you get the almost 2 weeks after pics. I will say it does a phenomenal job. Even washing is easier. My microfiber mit feels like it glides over the paint and what used to take lots of scrubbing comes off easily now. I use a blower to dry and water just beads off so easily. You must do the prep work like everyone else says. Temp ranged from 45-50 degrees. I went… 1. Wash 2. Iron remover 3. Clay bar 4. Polish All on the first day. Next day, in the garage, I applied the 50/50 alcohol/water to remove all other contaminants and then applied the carbon force. It was pretty easy. MAKE SURE you use multiple microfiber towels when buffing off! At minimum 3. They will get excess on them and make it harder when buffing off. Here’s where I would change one thing. I watched multiple videos from Chemical Guys wondering when to apply the 2nd coat. All I found was one video saying 3 hours. DON’T! I did and that was the hardest part. Wait at least 12 hours to apply the 2nd coat. I was able to apply the 2nd coat when I did it just was extremely hard to buff off. Very tacky. Waited until the next day and then did all the rest of the glass. Gave it basically 3 days to cure and this is what you see. You obviously don’t have to wait that long. But, I had the time being it was Christmas and everyone was at our house. (Yes, I wanted to be outside while all the craziness was going on inside) I used about 3/4 of the bottle. Hope this helps someone. It is a great product. You just have to have the time and patience

I think is an underrated Nano Ceramic and can be elevated using several combinations of products through Chemical Guys and/or Koch products! My personal preference is two layers but one is just fine depending on what you’re trying to achieve with your vehicle. In my opinión this if prep work and correct procedures are implemented you will have professional results! Most of Chemical Guys rumors you hear I believe to be misinformed or unaware of correct procedures to achieve results that turn heads. Posted below are pictures of my car done purely to see if I could take a cheaper line up without sacrificing quality to give the everyday blue collar workers a more affordable option. *Chemical Guy’s used in Photo : HydroSlick 2 Layers HydroSpeed GlossWorks Ultimate Glaze (50/50) JetSeal (Sealant) This setup truly became a success beyond measure… highest agreement was for a 2023 Malibu for $2600 customer stated he didn’t care as long as it looked like that! I said well it’s not going to turn into an Audi but it will look that good! I can honestly say if you do the right procedure the ceramic used just has to fit your needs and budget. I would highly recommend Carbon Force Ceramic 5 year Nano Ceramic as I feel it is very competitive against the competition!

Last summer I coated my car with Cerakote. It is a nice product and the car shed water easily for the summer, but this spring most of the coating was gone (they claim 400 washes) so I decided to try another product. After some reading I settled on the Chemical Guys Carbon Force. The reviews said the product was thick an it is. After applying and buffing the surface is actually tacky as it takes awhile to cure. The Cerakota came with two bottles to the Chemical Guys one, but that product is so thin that it took a bottle and a half to do my car, while took less than a half a bottle of the Carbon Force. This is a preliminary review as I've applied it only a few weeks ago, but it seems substantial. I took away a star because it's a little harder to apply given the thickness. Don't let it sit too long. Even after 30 second it can be a challenge to buff it clear. The front of my car is wrapped with Xpel ppf and applying over that was even more difficult. Waiting 30 seconds was even too long so if your car is wrapped move quickly and use a detailers light.

Thoroughly cleaned the car and buffed out the paint with chemical guy paint polish and applied this ceramic coat. It went in easily and the end results were stunning. Extremely pleased with the shine and finish. Would highly recommend this product for a professional looking ceramic coat finish. As with any ceramic coating, I would encourage the user to get to know the product and do some testing before going live on your car as it does take some knowhow to get a professional looking end result. Not the cheapest product on the market but like most things in life you get what you pay for.