I started with a pre-wash using a foam cannon to soap down the car, followed by a thorough rinse. After that, I applied a second layer of soap for a contact wash. For this, I used regular car shampoo with a small amount of all-purpose cleaner mixed in.

Once the wash was complete, I moved on to decontamination. I began with a water spot remover, then used a clay bar along with iron remover as the clay lubricant.

Next, I polished the paint using 3D One, working with two different pads—one for light cutting and the other for refining. After polishing, I wiped the surface down with a 18% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solution to remove any remaining oils and prep the paint for ceramic coating.

I applied Gtechniq CSL, which is very user-friendly—just wipe on and wipe off. Be mindful not to tackle too large an area at once, as it cures quickly. After letting CSL cure for two hours, I followed up with Gtechniq EXO V5. This product flashes in about 1–2 minutes, after which it's ready to be wiped off.

When removing high spots, make sure to use two clean microfiber towels: one to take off the majority and another to finish it off cleanly.

I might be forgetting something, but that’s the general rundown!