The Process:
VIDEO OF MY FULL DETAIL PROCESS TESLA MODEL Y
VIDEO HOW TO CERAMIC COAT A CAR TESLA MODEL 3
The Products:
Here are the links to everything I used on this full wheels off detail and ceramic coating. These are all my favorite products for these tasks. This is my personal car so I only wanted the best. Check my detailing process pages if you want other good alternatives.
I reached out to all the product manufacturers in this list and was able to get a 10% off discount from most of them. Use Code:HAWAIIDETAILING Some DIY detail products are available on Amazon but its a better deal direct with the discount.
Wheels Click here to see my latest favorite wheel process and products.
Decontamination Wash
My Pressure Washer Setup The heart and soul of every detail set up is the pressure washer. Here I list all my favorites to fit every price point.
Decon Soap (10% OFF HAWAIIDETAILING) Great high PH soap. Cuts through dirt on a pre wash and will also help break down spray sealants to prep for re application or polish.
Measuring Cup A great quality chemical resistant measuring cup
Foam Cannon Using a foam cannon greatly improves the user experience and the ability to thoroughly cover the vehicle with soap.
Agitation Wash
Wash Soap Highly concentrated wash soap. Great in the foam cannon and the wash bucket. Foams unbelievable, great lubrication and smells great too. Amazon
Measuring Cup A great quality chemical resistant measuring cup
Foam Cannon The ideal pre-wash tool for car enthusiasts and detailers who want thick, clinging foam that safely loosens dirt and grime before any contact washing—delivering professional, swirl-free results at home while protecting paint and clear coat.
Wash Mitt or Amazon Nothing else really matters if you are not using a high quality was mitt. These are plush and seriously reduce the chances of marring and scratching the paint.
Wash Buckets A good quality bucket system is a huge ease of use benefit. Proper dollies and lids make all the difference. Might as well look cool with some good labels as well.
Drying Paint
Drying Towel Large orAmazon Able to dry a large vehicle without being saturated. Plush and very high quality
Drying Towel Medium orAmazon Same as the larger one but smaller in size. If you do not need a large one this is for you. Having both is a good problem to have.
Leaf Blower My favorite out there. Great air power and able to do a whole vehicle very quickly.
Leaf Blower Stubby Nozzle orAmazon Leaf blowers come with a long tube that is way to long to be usable. This stubby nozzle solves the problem and works great.
Paint and Trim Prep
Poor quality tape will be tough to use and leave residue when removed. The longer it sits on the paint the worse it gets. This tape removes easily with no reside days after its applied. Worth every penny.
Wheels Ceramic Coating
High Quality Jack Do not try any of this with an under sized unsafe jack. Spend the money and be safe. Use jack stands as well.
Impact Driver The days of using air tools are over. They are great but this will get the job done without the expense of an air system. Great tool.
Non Marring Socket This prevents a metal socket for tearing up the lug nut area while removing the lugs. Worth every penny.
Rinseless Wash (10% OFF HAWAIIDETAILING) My favorite out there. Works great, easy to use, smells good and is the answer to a lot of situations when a light cleaner is needed. I used it non stop. Amazon
Spray Bottle Need this to mix up your rinseless. Great quality for the money. Chemical resistant.
Black Microfiber Wheel Towels Dual nap ultra high quality towels are a must. These are black and designated for my wheels. Don’t cross contaminate between processes.
Panel Prep (10% OFF HAWAIIDETAILING) The best in the market right now. Wipes on easy, wipes off streak free and somehow smells great too.
All Purpose Microfiber Towel Yellow Having some high quality microfiber towels handy is a must. I use yellow for my all purpose needs.
Polisher (10% OFF Hawaii10)Best corded polisher on the market for sure
Polisher Pad A fine pad for light polishing where a small amount of removal is the answer.
Polish This polish is buttery smooth and last a long time on the panel. Great results and a 10/10 on ease of use. Amazon
Ceramic Wheel Coating (10% OFF HAWAIIDETAILING) Best high temp wheel coating out there. Tested by myself and many others and know to hold up great. Very glossy and slick to the touch. Very easy to apply.
Ceramic Removal Microfiber Towels (10% OFF HAWAIIDETAILING) Low nap microfiber towels perfect for removing the ceramic coating during the application process. Green is my ceramic towel color.
Amplify Ceramic Protectant (10% OFF HAWAIIDETAILING) A great light duty sealant designed to protect the ceramic coating after application until full cure is reached. Can be used as a drying aid / detail spray also.
Green Plush Microfiber Towel (10% OFF HAWAIIDETAILING) Perfect for applying the amplify or any other spray protection. I like green with all my Armour products.
Long Term Durability Tire Dressing (10% OFF HAWAIIDETAILING) This stuff works great. I easily make it to the next wash only requiring a light touch up here and there to keep the tires looking great.
Glass
Rinseless Wash (10% OFF HAWAIIDETAILING) My favorite out there. Works great, easy to use, smells good and is the answer to a lot of situations when a light cleaner is needed. I used it non stop.
Spray Bottle Need this to mix up your rinseless. Great quality for the money. Chemical resistant.
Rinseless Wash Towels Blue A very plush microfiber towel that I use exclusively for rinseless washing. I like light blue for this.
Water Spot Remover (10% OFF HAWAIIDETAILING) Good quality water spot remover that gets rid of water spot pretty easy.
All Purpose Microfiber Towel Yellow Having some high quality microfiber towels handy is a must. I use yellow for my all purpose needs.
Clay Towel Used to decontaminate the surface of paint and glass. Brings a rough surface back to buttery smooth.
Polisher (10% OFF Hawaii10) Rupes is the best in the industry. Time tested and pro approved. These work great for the full time pro all the way to the weekend DIY enthusiast.
Polisher Pad A fine pad for light polishing where a small amount of removal is the answer.
Glass Polish (10% OFF Hawaii10) Good cutting power to easily remove stubborn build ups on the glass. If you are going to do it, do it right.
Tint Safe Glass Cleaner There are plenty out there but this is great quality and reasonably priced.
Tight Waffle Weave Glass Towel Large Without a high quality towel, glass cleaning is a nightmare. This towel leaves no lint and makes for a very easy glass cleaning process. Get a few and always use a fresh towel. Dragging around product and contamination is the root of most improper glass work.
Reach Tool For Glass This tool is a back saver. It reaches into those tight areas that are otherwise unreachable. A must have.
Paint Correction / Polish
Detailing Dolly Without this dolly you will be bent over or crawling around on the floor. Very affordable and high quality.
Polisher (10% OFF Hawaii10) Rupes is the best in the industry. Time tested and pro approved. These work great for the full time pro all the way to the weekend DIY enthusiast.
Polisher Pad Wool (10% OFF HAWAIIDETAILING) A course cutting pad for medium deep polishing where defects need to be removed from the paint. Used as step 1 of 2 in a 2 stage paint correction.
Polisher Pad Jeweling (10% OFF HAWAIIDETAILING) A ultra fine pad for light surface jeweling to bring the clear coat to the highest shine possible.
Polish (10% OFF HAWAIIDETAILING) This polish is buttery smooth and last a long time on the panel. Great results and a 10/10 on ease of use. Amazon
Rinseless Wash (10% OFF HAWAIIDETAILING) My favorite out there. Works great, easy to use, smells good and is the answer to a lot of situations when a light cleaner is needed. I used it non stop. Amazon
Spray Bottle Need this to mix up your rinseless. Great quality for the money. Chemical resistant.
Polish Removing Microfiber Towels Dual Nap Grey A high quality dual nap microfiber giving 2 options for polish removal. Different situations require different apraches. This covers them all.
All Purpose Microfiber Towel Yellow Having some high quality microfiber towels handy is a must. I use yellow for my all purpose needs.
Panel Prep (10% OFF HAWAIIDETAILING) The best in the market right now. Wipes on easy, wipes off streak free and somehow smells great too.
Polishing Light Kits:
Basic Polishing Lighting Kit Great entry level kit on a budget. This kit will get you polishing with confidence. These lights will show every imperfection on the paint with ease.
Individual Polishing Lights:
Adhesion Promoting polish
APP (10% OFF HAWAIIDETAILING) Designed to prepare the clear coat for the ceramic coating to bond with. Part of the process for applying C6 ceramic coating. Would work great with other brands as well.
Palm Polisher Short Throw A neat tool for your kit. Will be handy in a lot of situations. When applying APP this is a requirement. Do not use a large throw full polisher with APP.
Polisher Pad Jeweling (10% OFF HAWAIIDETAILING) A ultra fine pad for light surface jeweling to bring the clear coat to the highest shine possible. Works great for applying APP.
Polish Removing Microfiber Towels Dual Nap Grey A high quality dual nap microfiber giving 2 options for polish removal. Different situations require different approaches. This covers them all.
All Purpose Microfiber Towel Yellow Having some high quality microfiber towels handy is a must. I use yellow for my all purpose needs.
Ceramic Coating
8 Year DIY Ceramic Coating (10% OFF HAWAIIDETAILING) A great consumer ceramic coating. Perfect for the DIY detailer that wants good durability. Forgiving product to use and lasts a long time.
5 Year DIY Ceramic Coating (10% OFF HAWAIIDETAILING) A great consumer ceramic coating. Perfect for the DIY detailer that wants good durability. Forgiving product to use and lasts a long time.
3 Year DIY Ceramic Coating (10% OFF HAWAIIDETAILING) A great consumer ceramic coating. Perfect for the DIY detailer that wants good durability. Forgiving product to use and lasts a long time.
Green Ceramic Microfiber Towels Low nap microfiber towels perfect for removing the ceramic coating during the application process. Green is my ceramic towel color.
All Purpose Microfiber Towel Green Having some high quality microfiber towels handy is a must. I use green for my all purpose ceramic coating related needs.
Interior Clean
My Vacuum Setup A wall mounted vacuum is a great tool to have. Spools out easy. Great suction and easy to put away.
Cleaner & UV Protectant (10% OFF HAWAIIDETAILING) My favorite interior cleaner on the market. Applies easy and wipes away streak free. Leaves some UV protection behind as well. Smells great too.
Interior Microfiber Towels Dual Nap Blue or Amazon A great dual nap towel perfect for interiors. I use blue for my designated interior towels.
Large Super Soft Brush or Amazon A luxurious way to apply cleaner to larger surfaces. Good agitation and soft enough to not scratch the most delicate surfaces.
Small Super Soft Brush A luxurious way to apply cleaner to smaller surfaces. Good agitation and soft enough to not scratch the most delicate surfaces.
All Purpose Cleaner(10% OFF Hawaii10) or Amazon High quality all purpose cleaners can be mixed to do almost any task in detailing. A must have. Dilution ratio calculator below to help with your mixing.
Spray Bottle High End Best bottle out there. They look amazing and are great quality. Spray heads can be replace over time with most commonly available detailing versions.
Measuring Cup A great quality chemical resistant measuring cup
Dilution Ration Calculator Here is a calculator and all my favorite ratios for most detailing tasks. Always test in an inconspicuous area when experimenting.
Interior Protection
Interior Ceramic Spray (10% OFF HAWAIIDETAILING) Adds a water and dirt resistant barrier to all interior surfaces. Great for plastics, seats and carpets.
Interior Microfiber Towels Dual Nap Blue orAmazon A great dual nap towel perfect for interiors. I use blue for my designated interior towels.
Please let me know if you have any questions or if any of these links are not working properly Jeremy@HawaiiDetailing.com