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      02-11-2025, 08:56 AM   #23
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Now researching the prep steps and wondering if Iron remover is a necessary step.
It isn't.
Prepping for cermaic coating (aka liquid polymer, aka thin layer of transparent plastic) application is no different than prepping for waxing the car. You want to clean the surfaces first. Otherwise, you will just scratch the paint as you apply wax/ceramic coat on top of dirt.

If you can clean the paint without Iron remover, than you don't need it.
I do find Iron removers very helpful for cleaning the wheels and the lower sections of the doors and fenders. But those can also be cleaned with other chemicals.
I also ceramic coated my wheels for subsequent ease of washing and maintenance.

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I suspect that since my car is always garaged, any of these name brand ceramics will outlast my ownership of the vehicle.
You are probably right.

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