Chemical Guys Carbon Force Ceramic Protective Paint Coating System, Professional-Grade Protection, Gloss and Durability, Ceramic Coating Kit with 3 Microsuede Applicators, 1 fl oz

First of all, I have a 2018 Audi Q7. So, the paint isn’t exactly new. I’ve seen a lot of reviews on what it looks like after applied initially. Well, I applied this on 12/23/23. It is now 01/04/24 and this is after the first wash. So, you get the almost 2 weeks after pics. I will say it does a phenomenal job. Even washing is easier. My microfiber mit feels like it glides over the paint and what used to take lots of scrubbing comes off easily now. I use a blower to dry and water just beads off so easily. You must do the prep work like everyone else says. Temp ranged from 45-50 degrees. I went… 1. Wash 2. Iron remover 3. Clay bar 4. Polish All on the first day. Next day, in the garage, I applied the 50/50 alcohol/water to remove all other contaminants and then applied the carbon force. It was pretty easy. MAKE SURE you use multiple microfiber towels when buffing off! At minimum 3. They will get excess on them and make it harder when buffing off. Here’s where I would change one thing. I watched multiple videos from Chemical Guys wondering when to apply the 2nd coat. All I found was one video saying 3 hours. DON’T! I did and that was the hardest part. Wait at least 12 hours to apply the 2nd coat. I was able to apply the 2nd coat when I did it just was extremely hard to buff off. Very tacky. Waited until the next day and then did all the rest of the glass. Gave it basically 3 days to cure and this is what you see. You obviously don’t have to wait that long. But, I had the time being it was Christmas and everyone was at our house. (Yes, I wanted to be outside while all the craziness was going on inside) I used about 3/4 of the bottle. Hope this helps someone. It is a great product. You just have to have the time and patience

Excellent results! First, I am a car detailing enthusiast, not a pro. Having said that, I am very picky. This product is very easy to apply, simple instructions and helpful videos online. One bottle was enough to do entire midsized SUV, probably have enough to do again or second vehicle. I highly recommend. I was able to complete the application in under 2 hours.

I put this on two vehicles two years ago and it has held the shine / protection. Pretty straight forward, just like painting anything make sure your surface is in the best condition. Follow the instructions. I power wash and spot clean as necessary. On occasion I clay the vehicles. This product is pretty good. There are a lot of choices that work. I am looking for quality and durability. Wax just does not last as long when you live in an aggressive weather environment.

I applied this to each section of my car, waited for a few minites to dry then wiped it off. Followed up with a ro buffer and the shine is very nice, no streaks at all. Letting it cure for a few hours then will apply a second coat. So far Im very pleased. I had just washed my car very well but the applicator still picked up dirt as I applied the solution so it gets in deep. The applicator broke off and half the bottle spilled in the ground so that is swell. Im all finished now and I cant really say I can tell the difference between this and a good paste wax. Hopefully it last long but because most of it spilled I cant do a second coat. And its not returnable either. So cant really say Id recommend it. I think a good paste wax and a buffer does the same thing. Update: the seller did give me a refund in this after they determined the bottle was damaged in shipping.

I used this product last April. I used a car wash designed to strip all wax as well as dirt. I used a clay bar to remove contaminants, washed the car and polished it with a fine polish, washed it again finishing with a distilled water isopropyl mix, and the applied two coats of the ceramic. My car looked amazing, the red color was bright and reflected light so much it was like a mirror. Eight months later, after being outside almost all the time, it still looks the same! It is as shiny as it was when I applied the ceramic. Bird poop wipes off with a single spray of a water/isopropyl mix with a microfiber cloth. Considering how easy it was to apply the ceramic coating, and how well it has held up, I would give it more than five stars if possible.

Works great

I've used this product on 5 cars now. One bottle was sufficient for all 5. One warning is to be diligent when wiping the product completely off as the directions say. I had to go over a few places on the first cars I did because I did not do that, even though I thought I did. It required polishing compound to remove it from those areas and do them over. Do smaller rather than larger sections. I have the process down now and spend much more time wiping it off. Also, do not shortcut the prep. The surface should be perfect, or at least how you want it to be long-term when you apply it. If not, as with any ceramic coating, you will ceramic in the imperfections. If you are willing to put in the time it, will reward you with a lasting, hard, beautiful surface.

Longtime user of CG products. This is the 1st time using Carbon Force but have coated many cars and trucks. Cars paint is in excellent shape. Performed standard 4 stage correction with wash, clay bar, de iron, and polish before application. Car sat in the garage for 2 days to allow proper flashing. Carbon Force is easy to apply and looks great when done and set. Sheeting action is good, but that is where the good ends. This stuff is soft! There is no real protection as these Ceramic coatings are known and used for. We are in Florida with the harsh sun, extreme weather, and don't forget the bugs. The last coating (Color and Drive) that was used on this car performed well for almost 3 years before naturally eroding as they will. The Carbon Force coating is less than a month old and I literally had to polish the bugs off the front fascia after a road trip! It was almost as if the bug guts were embedded in the coating. When I polished with CG V36 it was apparent that the coating was removed as well with the polish. Totally unacceptable results from a top shelf company with this price point. Emailed CG directly with no response. I will go to Geyon or Adam's (hearing good things about Car Pro also). At least it will be easy to re coat the car as this stuff comes off easy. I will not recommend this product.