{"id":34873,"date":"2021-08-30T00:00:56","date_gmt":"2021-08-30T04:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=34873"},"modified":"2021-08-20T14:57:20","modified_gmt":"2021-08-20T18:57:20","slug":"how-to-prepare-paint-for-a-ceramic-coating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/how-to-prepare-paint-for-a-ceramic-coating\/","title":{"rendered":"Gtechniq: How to Prepare Paint for a Ceramic Coating"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/My-Post-3.jpg\" alt=\"How to Prepare Paint for a Ceramic Coating feat image\" width=\"980\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/My-Post-3.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/My-Post-3-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/My-Post-3-768x376.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To ensure proper application of any ceramic coating, the surface preparation is the most important factor. The prep process includes a full decontamination of the paint surface, using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/GTechniq-M70\/W5-Citrus-All-Purpose-Cleaner-P1724\/500-ml-S1\/\">Multi-Purpose Cleaner (W5)<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/GTechniq-M70\/w6-Iron-and-General-Fallout-Remover-P1221\/250-ml-S1\/\">Iron Fall Out Remover (W6)<\/a>, Ph neutral shampoo with no additives (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/GTechniq-M70\/G-Wash-P1079\/250-ml-S1\/\">G Wash<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/GTechniq-M70\/W4-Citrus-Foam-P1723\/1000-ml-S1\/\">W4<\/a>), followed by a clay bar or towel.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xrSJeo_BLWQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>I personally like using the chemicals at the same time as the clay so that a physical decontamination and chemical decon can be done in 1 step. After a quick wash to remove any left over chemicals, use a Gtechniq <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/GTechniq-M70\/MF4-Diamond-Sandwich-Microfibre-Drying-Towel-P1566\/60-x-60-cm-S1\/\">MF4 Diamond Sandwich Microfibre Towel<\/a> to dry the vehicle extremely well and remove drips from anywhere including mirrors and door jams. At this time you would start your paint correction process, using your favorite combo of polish and compound to bring the paint to a satisfactory level before coating. Once your paint correction is done you would then use your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/GTechniq-M70\/PW-Panel-Wipe-P871\/250-ml-S1\/\">Gtechniq Panel Wipe<\/a> by spraying onto the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/GTechniq-M70\/MF1-ZeroR-Microfibre-Buff-Cloth-P1632\/40-x-40-cm-S1\/\">MF1 microfiber cloth<\/a> and wiping each panel down to remove any residues\/oils left behind from the paint correction process.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-gh0R5UBkBc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>I would recommend going around the car twice with panel wipe to be sure the surface is fully prepped. 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