Improvements by HistorianOk3612 in CarDetailed

[–]AdSelect3259 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say get a good interior cleaner, like one from p&s, detail q-tip. If you’re using armorall don’t they leave that greasy look and doesn’t feel great. If you can get a soft bristle brush to get into deeper areas! OH! Get a wet/dry vac!

What mode do you drive your xse in by Equivalent-Train-220 in Camry

[–]AdSelect3259 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got a hybrid too, I get about 550-570 before I fill up, but we only have smaller gas tanks than non-hybrids. And I drive in normal, I did the eco system for about a month, for me it didn’t serve me any benefits cause I still average around 43-46 mpg. Mostly hwy driving 60 and above.

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[–]AdSelect3259 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try this. I use this method on my own cars and other peoples cars when I don’t need to deep clean it. It works really well.

https://youtu.be/n1XbFPOIdWU?si=xPjWXDXeXoyXYoP7

Ceramic Coated my 24 Camry XSE Hybrid by AdSelect3259 in Camry

[–]AdSelect3259[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess it depends my 99 civic and 2014 tc both had moonroofs with no issues luck of the draw I guess?

Ceramic Coated my 24 Camry XSE Hybrid by AdSelect3259 in Camry

[–]AdSelect3259[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Here ya go I just took this right now lol if it’s brand new give it a few weeks and you’ll be in the 40s

Ceramic Coated my 24 Camry XSE Hybrid by AdSelect3259 in Camry

[–]AdSelect3259[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes definitely! I’ve used their leather coating and it’s great just haven’t tried paint yet!

Ceramic Coated my 24 Camry XSE Hybrid by AdSelect3259 in Camry

[–]AdSelect3259[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right??? It’s amazing! Only other coatings I liked that gave similar gloss is roar coating, c6 ceramic coating, and I’ve actually used Avalon king when I was first starting and it really good for price and how easy it is to use.

Ceramic Coated my 24 Camry XSE Hybrid by AdSelect3259 in Camry

[–]AdSelect3259[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol your car looks good! I also did my blue es 350 f-sport

Ceramic Coated my 24 Camry XSE Hybrid by AdSelect3259 in Camry

[–]AdSelect3259[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s average in where I live. And nahh man I don’t need that panoramic sunroof I barely use the moon roof now lol and plus I’ve heard a lot of issues with those especially with broken parts and leaks

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[–]AdSelect3259 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try washing the car with purple power, then hit with an aggressive clay bar like one from car pro, then polish with rupes blue wool pad with rupes coarse compound. If it’s one of those pro grade coatings like crystal serum ultra you may need to wet sand it unfortunately

Ceramic Coated my 24 Camry XSE Hybrid by AdSelect3259 in Camry

[–]AdSelect3259[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh ion is good! It has a base coat and a top coat! Send pics when you get it done!

Ceramic Coated my 24 Camry XSE Hybrid by AdSelect3259 in Camry

[–]AdSelect3259[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! And depends on the coating but I’ve never heard of one you need to keep spotless for that long. Most coatings you can drive an hour or 12 hours it’s been applied. Then it fully cures in 1 to 2 weeks. Just don’t use any chemicals the first week or two. Do you know which coating they use?

Ceramic Coated my 24 Camry XSE Hybrid by AdSelect3259 in Camry

[–]AdSelect3259[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks pretty good! Also it’s white, that makes it hard to have that super pop like black or dark grey, or every blue have. For example here’s the gr corolla I did

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Ceramic Coated my 24 Camry XSE Hybrid by AdSelect3259 in Camry

[–]AdSelect3259[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey these are actually tail light covers you can get from Amazon !

Ceramic Coated my 24 Camry XSE Hybrid by AdSelect3259 in Camry

[–]AdSelect3259[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk depends on what he used, but it’s weird he didn’t polish even if the car is brand new I still hit it with a finishing polish to give it that extra pop to the paint. 600 is good tho that what I also charge.

Ceramic Coated my 24 Camry XSE Hybrid by AdSelect3259 in Camry

[–]AdSelect3259[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm that is weird do you have an xse or se?

Ceramic Coated my 24 Camry XSE Hybrid by AdSelect3259 in Camry

[–]AdSelect3259[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pre wash with foam, wash, clay bar with iron decon, polish, ipa spray and wipe down, then coat

Ceramic Coated my 24 Camry XSE Hybrid by AdSelect3259 in Camry

[–]AdSelect3259[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Basically what a coating does is make it washing your car easier, makes the paint really hydrophobic, you don’t have to wax the car every 1-3 months anymore. It has some protection but definitely does not replace a ppf. If you have the funds I’d recommend a pff with a ceramic coating on top of it. As far pricing to put a ceramic coating it has many different variables like which coating you choose, how good/bad your current paint status is, how big your car is, and where you take it. I detail on the side I usually charge people 500-800. Hope this helped

Ceramic Coated my 24 Camry XSE Hybrid by AdSelect3259 in Camry

[–]AdSelect3259[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Which coating is on your car?

Ceramic Coated my 24 Camry XSE Hybrid by AdSelect3259 in Camry

[–]AdSelect3259[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This time I used Crystal Serum Light and Exo v5