Videos: #ceramic-coating

Mercedes AMG convertible: hood clean with drain flush and Krytox, paintwork correction on scuffs and scratches from storage. Machine polish removed most scratches -- better result than expected.

BMW 3 Series cabriolet: roof clean, 2-year reproof, paintwork correction on sanding marks from a recent respray, then Diamas Professionali diamond ceramic coating.

Severe bird mess damage to paintwork -- acidic droppings etching into the clear coat. Ceramic, graphene, or polymer coating absorbs the chemical contact and protects the lacquer underneath.

New Tesla in metallic charcoal with SiRamik Lustrous GS Graphene Coating. Bugs and a cloudy polishing attempt corrected in prep. Hexagonal water beading confirms the graphene has formed correctly.

This Fiesta came in leaking from two separate sources. While it was with us, the customer decided to go further -- polish, ceramic coating, wheel treatment. The result looks better than new.

A VW Transporter camper conversion with multiple water entry points -- pop-top roof seal, rear tailgate rubber gap, and passenger door membrane. Leaks fixed, seats shampooed, Matrix Blue 3-year ceramic coating applied.

BMW X3 with paintwork correction on front and rear door scratches found after washing, then two-stage machine polish and Matrix Blue 3-year ceramic coating.

VW Beetle bronze with tan convertible roof -- visible pressure washer streaks from a domestic machine. Hood cleaned and hydrophobic-coated. Paintwork polished with 3-month spray wax.

Brand new Mercedes S63 AMG V8 cabriolet. Jeans colour transfer already on the driver's seat leather. Both front seats nano-coated. Wheels and calipers coated with Innox to resist brake dust. Hydrophobic roof coating.

Seat Leon with minor damage polished out and touched up, then Fireball Dok Do 7-year ceramic coating. Good for a car the owner intends to keep long-term.

Vauxhall Astra GTE with surface rust treated on the sill, machine polished, then Fireball Super Hydrophobic polymer coating. Self-cleaning when it rains.

Brand new Peugeot Partner delivery van. Previous van had ceramic and lasted years -- hence the return. Wheel rims painted under trims to prevent rust; refrigeration unit bolt-holes sealed with wax oil.

Recently bought VW Golf cabriolet with a dirty, neglected hood brought straight to us. Cleaned and reproofed -- the right call before the condition worsened.

Audi A3 cabriolet roof clean, two-year nano-coating, drain flush, Krytox on rubbers, and exterior detail. Standard full roof care package.

BMW M3 machine polished to remove swirl marks, then ceramic paint protection applied. Deeper gloss, hydrophobic surface, paint stays newer for longer.

Mini Cooper soft-top: hood clean, two-year nano-coating, Krytox rubbers, rear drain flush, exterior detail. Jet-wash damage (visible lines) treated; green mould removed; fold-line wear assessed after.

A 2014 Mini Cooper convertible in for hood clean and reproof -- Part 1. The cleaning chemical goes on and you can see it reacting with the dirt as white foam. Mechanical brushes, drain flush, rubber conditioning, nano coating. Exterior detail and glass included.

A brand new Volvo V90 covered in tree sap that had etched into the soft factory paintwork. Six-stage machine polish, dry sanding on the curved areas, Fireball Dok Do 7-year ceramic coating. Gary talks the customer through the options live -- including the honest "95 percent is good enough for most people" conversation.

An Audi A3 cabriolet roof clean -- jet wash marks that looked like graffiti writing across the top. Rubbers conditioned, drains flushed, AutoGlym wax on the outside. Came up looking like brand new.

A brand new Audi A5 straight from the dealer for Matrix Blue ceramic coating. Gary explains the self-cleaning effect honestly, and between takes notices the coating has visibly got shinier as it cures -- "oh my god, wow."