I've got hold of some GardX (Stage 1 and Stage 2) ceramic coating. Was going to apply this myself as a friend has assured me it's a very user friendly product and easy to apply. Now that I've been reading up on it and watching a few videos, Im a bit concerned. The consensus seems to be that this should only be applied professionally and you can actually ruin your paintwork if it's applied by non-pros. Anyone done this themselves? Am I being over cautious or should I just steer clear and avoid the risk??

The application itself is simple - put on, let it flash, level it and leave it. In other words, whack it on, leave it a little and then buff it. Easy.

The more difficult and important part is the prep. Even if the car is a year old, it still needs a thorough wash, decontamination and paint correction before applying the ceramic.

GardX is nothing I’d use professionally (I think the dual stage is a gimmick), but from what I’ve heard it’s decent enough and does the job well, if the preparation is adequate.

Thanks Occy, that makes sense. Appreciate the info