Ceramic Applicator?
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Ceramic Applicator?
Wondering what you guys are using.
For my cars, I use the suede microfiber cloth wrapped around a foam block. That works OK in most areas, because cars have so many flat surfaces.
But on bikes there are so many curves and small areas - what do you guys use? Just the cloth alone? Or something else that is good at getting all the nooks and crannies?
For my cars, I use the suede microfiber cloth wrapped around a foam block. That works OK in most areas, because cars have so many flat surfaces.
But on bikes there are so many curves and small areas - what do you guys use? Just the cloth alone? Or something else that is good at getting all the nooks and crannies?
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I've been using a small lint free microfiber towel, or the applicators from the ceramic coating vendor. The ones I have seen from the vendors are nothing more than a microfiber wrapped a round a foam block anyway.
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Road Master
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Thanks, I think something that does not soak up too much coating should work fine. The applicator sponges they sell online are too big to get into small spaces. I recently saw some microfiber fingertip applicators that might do the trick!
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Here you go. https://www.autofiber.com/collections/applicators
It is more than MF wrapped around a foam block. They are also called coating savers because they have a barrier that keeps the coating on the MF so it doesnt soak into the foam. They do work and do prevent wasting the coating. If your only doing 1 coating job a year, its up to you if its worth it or not.
I used the suede and block for years and still do occasionally, but for me the MF applicators are easier to use. 22PLE used to send out a small square block. Their coatings are great but that block was terrible
It is more than MF wrapped around a foam block. They are also called coating savers because they have a barrier that keeps the coating on the MF so it doesnt soak into the foam. They do work and do prevent wasting the coating. If your only doing 1 coating job a year, its up to you if its worth it or not.
I used the suede and block for years and still do occasionally, but for me the MF applicators are easier to use. 22PLE used to send out a small square block. Their coatings are great but that block was terrible
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Road Master
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Thanks Eagle. The foam blocks suck for anything that is not flat. The fingertip with barrier were the ones I was looking at. Seems so much easier for wheels and other small spaces. Since you toss them after use, $2 each is not bad at all.
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I use the mini style with barrier. $2-3 throw away applicator is no biggie IMO, even the cheaper graphene or ceramic spray on stuff will make them hard. Never had any luck bringing them back to life
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DO NOT USE AGAIN!!! Throw them away when done.
Some coatings will crystallize on the applicator, harden the next day. Gyeon Pure is like concrete the next day on the applicator
If you are doing wheels on the vehicle, the finger pocket ones are real nice to use. Wheels off the vehicle, I use whatever I have available
Some coatings will crystallize on the applicator, harden the next day. Gyeon Pure is like concrete the next day on the applicator
If you are doing wheels on the vehicle, the finger pocket ones are real nice to use. Wheels off the vehicle, I use whatever I have available
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I only do my own cars and bikes so I am no pro. I have been using Armor Shield IX and their spray topper Armor Shield Lite. Obviously it won't last like the professional level coatings but for someone at my level it is very easy to work with and forgiving. And an inexpensive way to get your feet wet in doing ceramic coatings.
EagleFan likely uses the pro level stuff that they only sell to detailers. Lasts much longer, especially if you maintain it.
The hard part is the prep work. If you do all the steps you will be pretty happy with the results.
EagleFan likely uses the pro level stuff that they only sell to detailers. Lasts much longer, especially if you maintain it.
The hard part is the prep work. If you do all the steps you will be pretty happy with the results.
Last edited by JakeC7R; Mar 7, 2023 at 06:13 PM.