In this episode, Marshall and Nick discuss the process of prepping for ceramic coating. They emphasize the importance of efficiency in the prep process and highlight the common ways people waste time. They also address the variables that can affect the prep process, such as working in a shop or as a mobile unit.

The guys discuss the debate of whether to fuego or wash first, and the different wash methods available. They also cover the use of steam in the wash process and the debate surrounding it.

The episode concludes with a discussion on choosing the right clay for the job and the order of clay and iron decon in the prep process. In this episode, Nick and Marshall discuss the process of prepping a vehicle for ceramic coating.

They cover topics such as the importance of claying, when to clay before or after drying, and the drawbacks of using clay lubes and detail sprays. They also emphasize the significance of achieving naked paint and the role of paint correction in the coating process. The conversation delves into the variables involved in correction, the importance of panel prep, and the choice of towels for different steps. The episode concludes with a preview of the next episode on applying ceramic coating.

Takeaways

Efficiency is crucial in the ceramic coating prep process to save time and effort.

Variables such as working in a shop or as a mobile unit can affect the prep process, but the overall process remains largely the same.

The order of wash and clay can vary, but it is important to get the car as clean as possible before moving on to other steps.

Choosing the right clay for the job and assessing the level of iron contamination are important considerations in the prep process. Clay the vehicle while it is wet to remove contaminants effectively.

Avoid using clay lubes and detail sprays to achieve naked paint.

Consider the level of correction needed based on the condition of the paint.

Proper panel prep is crucial for a successful ceramic coating application.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Importance of Efficiency

00:30 The Significance of Ceramic Coating Prep

01:26 Ways to Improve Efficiency in Prep

04:12 Considerations for Different Types of Cars

05:23 The Wash Process and Efficiency

06:22 Debate: Fuego or Wash First?

08:03 Choosing the Right Wash Method

09:38 The Role of Steam in the Wash Process

10:44 The Debate on Using Steam

11:43 The Importance of Getting the Car Clean

12:42 The Two-Bucket Method vs. the One-Bucket Method

14:26 The Next Step After Washing

15:58 Choosing the Right Clay for the Job

19:43 Assessing the Need for Iron Decon

21:52 Considering the Level of Iron Contamination

22:21 Other Contaminants Clay Can Remove

23:55 Introduction to Clay Process

24:14 Claying Before or After Drying

24:52 Benefits of Claying While Wet

25:22 Avoiding Clay Lubes and Detail Sprays

26:03 Importance of Achieving Naked Paint

27:11 Choosing the Right Towel for Drying

28:12 The Hill to Die On: Paint Correction

29:12 When to Correct and When Not to Correct

30:38 The Moment of Truth: Full Correction

31:10 The Role of Oxidation in Coating Bonding

32:08 The Importance of Removing Oxidation

33:28 Choosing the Right Level of Correction

34:26 The Shift to One-Step Correction

36:26 Variables in the Correction Process

37:45 Next Steps After Correction

39:20 Washing or Panel Prepping After Correction

40:35 The Importance of Panel Prep

41:05 Choosing the Right Towel for Panel Prep

41:50 The Process of Wiping with Panel Prep

44:45 The Importance of Proper Panel Prep

45:18 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview