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Paint Correction and Ceramic Coating

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Mannydc5, Dec 29, 2021.

  1. Dec 29, 2021 at 5:14 PM
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    How's it going guys/gals. Recently did a paint correction on my 2001 using Chemical Guys C4 an P4. Prior to this was a good wash, clay, and iron removal. Finished the rig off with a Ceramic Coating from Avalon King, took me a solid 2 1/2 days. I think she turned out great.

    Also do any of you guys have any recommendations on removing the clear rock chip protectors installed by Toyota on the rear fender flares. Mine are toast. I tried taking a heat gun to them and tried peeling them off but had no luck. TIA!

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  2. Jan 2, 2022 at 4:46 PM
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    Great job!!!!! Looks awesome!!!
     
    gotoman1969, Jan 2, 2022
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  3. Jan 3, 2022 at 8:43 PM
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    thank you brotha :thumbsup:
     
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  4. Jan 3, 2022 at 9:04 PM
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    What is the C4 and P4? When I put that in the search on Chemical Guys site it gives an error.
     
    MARSHBUSTER, Jan 3, 2022
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  5. Jan 3, 2022 at 9:20 PM
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    Impressive! I hate the tidiest work detailing a car takes but it’s rewarding.
     
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    The C4 is their compound and the P4 is their polish. I usually use Meguiars compound and polish which works great. I recommend both.
     
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  7. Jan 3, 2022 at 9:57 PM
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    Thank you sir. The final outcome is great. Specially when you sit back, open a brew and admire the work. :)
     
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  8. Jan 3, 2022 at 10:18 PM
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    The truck looks amazing!!!
     
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  10. Jan 16, 2022 at 8:17 PM
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    I get so jealous sometimes seeing states that can keep a vehicle clean like this. It looks great. Do this where I live and in 10 miles it's basically totaled. lol.
     
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  11. Jan 17, 2022 at 8:01 PM
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    :)
    Lol. Thanks :)
     
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  12. Mar 14, 2022 at 12:03 PM
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    Looks fantastic. How would you rate the Avalon king? Do you have any thoughts on the differences between what you used and the meguiar's stuff?
     
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    Its held up pretty well. I have added a topper they sell but it was not to greatest, it leave streaks on the paint. But so far I'm happy with the ceramic coating.

    I love meguiars. Have used it for years on several of my other cars both the polish and compound. However, the Chemical Guys Polish is amazing. Both good products IMO :thumbsup:
     
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    super clean! don't see many left anymore!
     
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  15. Apr 11, 2022 at 3:15 PM
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    Thank you sir :thumbsup:
     
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  16. Apr 11, 2022 at 6:52 PM
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    Freshly detailed red looks great - awesome work!
     
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