Fullyield

Applied two layers of different ceramic coatings to my 992S in my driveway during a cloudy day. I thought it turned out well for first time DIY coatings by an amateur. I was initially hesitant but YT videos convinced me I could do it. Encourage anyone thinking about it to give it a try. Eight years of ceramic protection for about $250 of product and a day of prepping. I now realize the easiest part was actually applying the coating!

Rich_911T

it wasn’t bad , the doors were 7200 for both and I sprung for the side mount motors . Total was 9k for everything

Shogunade

Not bad at all. I see why you went with side mounts. Have fun sneaking a lift in there. Hahaha.

MontBlanc911

Good this thread is coming back alive hahaha

bought these to mount my phone.

BrianFreeman

Fully, how long did it take you and did you do 1 or 2 coats? Did you do the wheels as well?

Fullyield

Two coats.

Prep = Regular wash, strip wash, clay mitt with iron remover, rinse, dry, IPA wipe down and second panel wipe down took 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

Coatings = 1 hour to apply first coat; wait 2 hours from when began; then another 1 hour to apply second coat in the same panel rotation.

So, overall 5 - 6 hours of “working” time and 6 - 7 hours total time ( including 2 hour wait between coats).

Applied outside in driveway - Cloudy and overcast, 70 degrees, 50% humidity, breezy, flashed quickly.

Doing wheels, calipers, rotor hats and fender liners one at a time this week and next.
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BrianFreeman

Not too bad time wise. Looks great.

I'm doing mine this weekend. I plan on doing a finishing polish as well. Will do it in my garage so will do so over a couple of days.

Cartod

I bought my T a Kimber .380. When seconds count cops are just minutes away.

Malakas

I didn't know Kimber made a . 380. Cool

Shogunade

IMO, that placement isnt ideal. Would be awkward to get to in a situation where seconds count. Maybe it's there just for the photo, just like the one with it on the passenger seat. Either way, cool piece, especially how the handle and etching go very well with the fabric seating.

Shogunade

Is this the first coating on the car? Curious why you skipped the correction step.

TUD

I was wondering the same thing.

Fullyield

Per the “experts”, paint correction not necessary if you are satisfied with the current condition of your paint. I was quite happy with my paint - new car with no swirls marks, scratches, chips or defects. I was also satisfied with its gloss level. I would have polished it if I thought it was needed.

Fullyield

Yes. No prior ceramic to polish out.

Shogunade

Makes sense.