Product Questions

Can I Apply More Layers of Shiny Car Stuff Later?

Since Shiny Car Stuff goes on in a thick, long-lasting coating, a 2nd layer of the product is typically unnecessary. However, if you do need to add extreme depth or cover additional blemishes with another layer – be sure to wait 48 hours after applying the 1st layer. Then start back at Step 1 of ...

Can I Be a Reseller of this Product?

At this point, Shiny Car Stuff is currently only being sold as a retail product for online retail customers.

Can I Use This Application Outside?

Unlike many competitor products, Shiny Car Stuff can be applied outside. If you are able to apply and let it cure in a garage or other ventilated indoor area, that is ideal. We do recommend applying on panels that are between 30-100°F (optimal temperature for application is 50-80°F), and in envir...

Can I Wash My Vehicle After Application?

You are able to hand wash the vehicle 48 hours after application. We recommend you Do Not take the vehicle through an automatic car wash after application. Automatic car washes are known to damage regular clear coat, so they can do the same with a Shiny Car Stuff coating. Our recommendation is to...

Can the Coating Get Wet? What If It Rains?

It is important to not let the area get wet for 24 hours after application. If you know that it's going to be raining in the next 24 hours, we recommend keeping your vehicle indoors during the cure time. You are able to hand wash the vehicle 48 hours after application. We recommend you Do Not tak...

Can This Be Used on Flaking or Peeling Clear Coat?

Shiny Car Stuff can be great for enhancing the appearance and protection of flaking/peeling clear coat. We recommend getting the panel of your vehicle wet before purchasing and seeing if you like the look – the result of Shiny Car Stuff will look similar to a wet panel but with more depth. Only i...

Can This Be Used on Headlights, Trim, Windows?

Shiny Car Stuff is designed to help bring back the shine of headlights and trim as well. It is not designed for use on windows.

Can This Be Used on Single Stage Paint?

Shiny Car Stuff can be great for enhancing the appearance and protection of single stage paint. We recommend getting the panel of your vehicle wet before purchasing and seeing if you like the look – the result of Shiny Car Stuff will look similar to a wet panel but with more depth.

Can This Be Used on Sun-Damaged Panels?

Shiny Car Stuff can be great for enhancing the appearance and protection of sun-damaged clear coat. We recommend getting the panel of your vehicle wet before purchasing and seeing if you like the look – the result of Shiny Car Stuff will look similar to a wet panel but with more depth. Only if yo...

Does It Matter What Environment I Apply In?

Do I Need to Clean My Vehicle Before Applying?

Cleaning/Prep is KEY. Wash the area you'll be applying on thoroughly with water and/or detailing spray. For best results, wipe the area with Wax and Grease Remover (Clay Bar for additional prep). Make sure the area is dry before application.

How Do I Apply the Coating?

Shiny Car Stuff is applied by hand with light pressure on a folded shop towel. Please follow our full Step-by-Step Instructions here: shinycarstuff.com/pages/how-to-use

How Hard Should I Press Down When Applying?

Use very light pressure, with a flat hand, gliding edge to edge.

How Is This Different Than Other Products?

The key differentiator of Shiny Car Stuff is the self-leveling properties that make it easy to use. Compared to other products it also has higher gloss and can be applied thicker to achieve significant depth. Many competitors require franchise fees and minimum purchase agreements. This is a retai...

How Long Do I Need to Let the Application Cure?

The application needs 24 hours to cure. DO NOT touch the area or let the area get wet for at least 24 hours after application. You are able to hand wash the vehicle 48 hours after application. Once the application is cured, you will have a long-lasting coating. Note that the more product you put ...

How Long Will the Coating Last?

The longevity of the product depends on many different factors (wear and tear, environment and if the car is taken care of and hand washed). You are able to put this product on considerably thick to achieve a depth of coating that will last very long if taken care of as recommended.

How Many Vehicles Can Be Done With 1 Bottle?

We estimate approximately 2-4 oz of Shiny Car Stuff for an average-sized vehicle, so the estimate for an 8 oz bottle is approximately 2-4 vehicles. However, the larger the car/the more damage/the thicker the coat you apply, the more product it will take. A thick coating on a heavily damaged car c...

How Much Product Should I Use?

Be sure to use enough product to keep the towel wet throughout your entire panel. We recommend keeping the bottle handy – if your towel starts to get dry during application then apply a bit more as you go.

Is This Like a Ceramic Coating? Can I Use WITH a Ceramic Coating?

Ceramic coatings are generally used to make newer cars easier to clean/prevent dirt from sticking. Shiny Car Stuff is used to add depth and bring back the shine on old, damaged, fading clear coat. We DO NOT recommend using Shiny Car Stuff over top of a ceramic coating. However, you are able to us...

What Do I Do If I Mess Up the Application?

If there is a significant mistake made in the application of your coating and you need to remove it – stripping the coating is much easier within 15 minutes of initial application. If you need to remove the application in that 15 minute window, we recommend scrubbing the coating with Wax and Grea...

What If I Miss a Spot?

If you miss a spot or have low or high spots in the first 4-5 minutes, take a full, gentle line back through that area. Ensure that you don't miss any spots, but try not to go over one spot more than needed. You will have a 4-5 minute window to work with. DO NOT go back over an area after that ti...

What Is Shiny Car Stuff?

Shiny Car Stuff is essentially a high gloss, self-leveling clear coat that is hand-applied to your vehicle. It helps improve the appearance of old, damaged, fading clear coat, headlights and trim. It also adds a long-lasting layer of depth along with rust inhibitors and UV protection.

Will This Cover Every Scratch and Blemish?

Shiny Car Stuff does a great job of penetrating and covering scratches into the clear coat. It is not meant for scratches deep into the base coat, though it may improve the look cosmetically. We recommend getting the panel of your vehicle wet before purchasing and seeing if you like the look – th...

Will This Work for My Vehicle? What Level of Damage Is This For?

We recommend getting the panel of your vehicle wet before purchasing and seeing if you like the look – the result of Shiny Car Stuff will look similar to a wet panel but with more depth. Shiny Car Stuff is meant for clear coat damage. It is not meant for base coat damage. This product is ideal fo...