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DIY Ceramic Coating vs Professional Install: Cost and Results

DIY ceramic coating runs about $50-$200 in product versus $500-$2,000+ for a pro install. With a pro-grade, DIY-friendly coating you can match shop results at home if you prep properly. Here is the...

camper coatingDetailer applying a protective coating to the glossy fiberglass side of a large RV motorhome

How to Coat an RV or Camper to Cut Down on Cleaning

To coat an RV or camper and cut down on cleaning, wash and decontaminate the exterior, fix oxidation, then seal the fiberglass, gel coat, clear coat, and roof with a durable coating so dirt and bug...

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How to Winterize and Store a Boat With a Protective Coating

To winterize and store a boat, deep wash and decontaminate the hull, fix oxidation, seal the gelcoat with a marine coating, then cover and store it dry. A coated hull comes out in spring cleaner an...

boat detailingDetailer polishing a glossy white fiberglass boat hull to remove oxidation and restore shine

How to Stop Oxidation on a Fiberglass Boat

To stop oxidation on a fiberglass boat, remove the chalky layer by washing and compounding the gelcoat, then seal it with a UV-blocking marine coating so it cannot return. Here is the full correcti...

boat detailingWater beading and sheeting off a glossy white boat hull gelcoat protected with a hydrophobic marine coating

How to Remove Water Spots From a Boat Hull (and Stop Them Coming Back)

Water spots on a boat hull are dried mineral and salt deposits left on the gelcoat. Wash with a marine-safe soap, dissolve the deposits with a water spot remover, then seal the gelcoat with a hydro...

car careWater beading into tight droplets on glossy black car paint protected with a hydrophobic ceramic coating

How to Get Rid of Water Spots on Car Paint Without Damaging It

Water spots on car paint are dried mineral deposits sitting on the clear coat. Wash with a pH-balanced soap, dissolve the minerals with a water spot remover, then seal the paint with a hydrophobic ...

car careWater sheeting off a glossy dark blue ceramic-coated car during a two-bucket hand wash

How to Wash a Ceramic-Coated Car the Right Way

To wash a ceramic-coated car, rinse first, use a pH-neutral soap with the two-bucket method, dry with a clean microfiber, and skip automatic brush washes. Doing it right keeps the coating slick and...

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How to Apply a Ceramic Coating at Home: Step-by-Step DIY Guide

To apply a ceramic coating at home: wash, decontaminate, and dry the paint, then wipe the coating on panel-by-panel with an applicator and buff off the high spots before it flashes. Prep is 90% of ...

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Undrdog Pro vs Pro Plus: Which Coating Should You Choose?

Undrdog Pro is the versatile, easy-to-apply coating for everyday vehicles; Pro Plus steps up durability, gloss, and longevity; and HCC is the top-tier coating above them both, for pros and DIYers a...

brake dustIron fallout remover turning purple as it dissolves brake dust on a car alloy wheel

How to Remove Iron Fallout and Brake Dust From Wheels

To remove iron fallout and brake dust from wheels, rinse, spray a dedicated iron/fallout remover and let it dwell until it turns purple, agitate, then rinse clean. It dissolves embedded metal parti...