ceramic coating help

stbm5 · 12-02-2024, 07:34 PM

so i put a coating of Feynlab on my car a couple of weeks ago and am wanting to put their topcoat on this coming weekend. my current plan is to wash, use nanoskin clay mitt and then prep for coating. but i dont want to use a prep like isopropyl alcohol which would damage or remove the previous coat, suggestions for panel prep that wont affect 1st coating?

tracer bullet · 12-02-2024, 08:04 PM

If the prep before ceramic was good, I kind of doubt you'd need a clay mitt yet, unless you live and drive in a really filthy environment. It can happen, but I wouldn't say it's normal.

IPA will not damage or remove the previous coat. Not a ceramic coating anyhow. It would be fine to use.

stbm5 · 12-02-2024, 08:32 PM

thanks for the input!

RCM78 · 12-02-2024, 09:32 PM

If the ceramic coating is only a week old there’s no need to decontaminate. Just wash with a neutral ph soap and apply the top coat.

jwmFcreek · Yesterday, 04:32 AM

It’s so easy to follow the directions of others and do to much to your car … I like what was said just wash it if it looks good and performs less is always better .

stbm5 · Yesterday, 12:21 PM

glad to hear not a lot of extra prep is needed!

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stbm5 Lieutenant 316 Rep 576 Posts Drives: 2018 M5 DG Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: 72211 iTrader: (0)	ceramic coating help so i put a coating of Feynlab on my car a couple of weeks ago and am wanting to put their topcoat on this coming weekend. my current plan is to wash, use nanoskin clay mitt and then prep for coating. but i dont want to use a prep like isopropyl alcohol which would damage or remove the previous coat, suggestions for panel prep that wont affect 1st coating?
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tracer bullet Brigadier General 3820 Rep 4,317 Posts Drives: '25 Z4, '15 X3 35i (135i sold) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Saint Paul, MN iTrader: (1)	If the prep before ceramic was good, I kind of doubt you'd need a clay mitt yet, unless you live and drive in a really filthy environment. It can happen, but I wouldn't say it's normal. IPA will not damage or remove the previous coat. Not a ceramic coating anyhow. It would be fine to use.
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stbm5 Lieutenant 316 Rep 576 Posts Drives: 2018 M5 DG Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: 72211 iTrader: (0)	thanks for the input!
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12-02-2024, 09:32 PM	#4
RCM78 Enlisted Member 12 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2021 M440i X-Drive Join Date: Sep 2024 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW M44i X-Drive [0.00]	If the ceramic coating is only a week old there’s no need to decontaminate. Just wash with a neutral ph soap and apply the top coat.
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jwmFcreek Registered 71 Rep 54 Posts Drives: Xm Join Date: Aug 2024 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW XM Label [10.00] 2024 BMW XM Label [10.00]	It’s so easy to follow the directions of others and do to much to your car … I like what was said just wash it if it looks good and performs less is always better .
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stbm5 Lieutenant 316 Rep 576 Posts Drives: 2018 M5 DG Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: 72211 iTrader: (0)	glad to hear not a lot of extra prep is needed!
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