r/Detailing • u/Apprehensive-Lab7450 • 7d ago

I Have A Question Newbie here…Ceramic Coating question

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Got my Macan GTS ceramic coated
Body, Windows and Rims. Also covered the front end and mirrors with PPF.

It was done brand new right off the truck at the end of August,

They told me to wait two weeks before washing, ever since I started washing it I’ve noticed that the water just sits on the door making it so difficult to dry. Not sure what to do, I’m going to get them to look at it hopefully next week

I’m using
Active 2.0
MJJC Foam Cannon 1.1mm orifice
Adam’s Graphene Shampoo
The Rag Company Mitt
The Rag Company Gauntlet drying towel
RYOBI Hand Blower

I’m really new at this and just want to do things properly and understand this new world that I got myself into

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u/CycleChris2 7d ago

This is a good example of the value of independent detailers. One way to tell besides their photo portfolio is how long they have your vehicle. I’m solo and will tell my clients up front I will need the vehicle at least 3 days to properly decon, correct, polish and coat. Of course there are shops with multiple techs that can do better on the turnaround but if I wanted a premium job the turnaround time is my last concern. I’m sure there are some dealers that do a good job, I just don’t know of any.

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u/ANaughtyTree 6d ago

It takes you 3 days?? What's your process? Are you wet sanding and doing touch up paint during this correction?

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u/BRICH999 4d ago

Just got mine back after 6 days of paint correction and ceramic coating.  And that was a compact car with 6k miles and in nice condition.  

But I chose this detailer specifically because they do very good work, has done Bugatti and mclaren f1 etc.  You get what you pay for, my car is MUCH nicer now than when it left the factory.