u/Hoopster59

I would never live in or near Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, Chicago, Minneapolis/St.Paul, Detroit, Cleveland, Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, Washington D.C., Atlanta or Miami. I have traveled to all these cities and been to every state except Mississippi. I just don't prefer large cities except to visit from time to time.

This has nothing to do with politics which would result in a completely different map. America is too great to focus on what divides us or to let politics have a major say in our happiness.

Before and after pics of side chrome delete on Sorento EX Hybrid. The side badge chrome delete kit from Bogar Tech covers the upper part of the badge only as that is chrome. The lower section has more of a satin nickel look. I think it looks OK, but the chrome delete looks 100% better on the windows. I really did not like that chrome shark fin in the rear side window.

Australia was my first "drive on the wrong side of the road and from the wrong side of the car" country. That was a an adventure, but, you quickly get used to it.

I have never found a compelling reason to visit Mississippi, but, I have to do it to get to all 50. I'll probably like it once I do. I have never been to a state in which I could not find something to like.

Glare off the windshield is a little annoying so I took a photo from other side as well.

Next up, black out all the chrome on side windows (stupid shark fin), fake side vents on front doors, the lower lip on the grille and the KIA/Sorento emblems front and back. For now, I will leave the chrome on the lower front and rear bumpers as well as the wheels.

Ceramic coating prep process (day 1)

1. Wash with my Sunjoe SPX3000 pressure washer using the included foam cannon and foam cannon auto wash soap (diluted about 10:1). It foams nicely
2. Use wash mitt on entire car and then rinse with power washer and dry with large microfiber drying towel
3. Use an iron fallout remover on entire car. It is supposed to turn purple if it encounters iron fallout or other contaminants. Not a speck of purple on the entire car. Even though the Sorento has been garaged when not in use in the two months I have owned it, I did not know how long it sat on dealer lot, so, I did the fallout remover step
4. Clay bar entire vehicle. I used the Nano autoscrub (blue/fine) "claybar" sponge and not actual clay. It certainly did its job, but, I don't think it removed a lot of contaminants embedded in the clearcoat as I don't think there were many
5. Very light polish with a dual-action polisher There were no visible swirls, spiderwebs or scratches in the paint, This step was not an absolute necessity given the new condition of the paint, but, why not?
6. Let it sit in garage overnight

Ceramic coating application (day 2)

1. Use a panel prep spray (wipe on with microfiber towel) on entire vehicle to remove any polishing oils or dust that may have settled on vehicle overnight in garage
2. Apply Gyeon Mohs Evo Q2 ceramic coating. I bought a 50ml bottle, but, 30ml would have been sufficient for one coat. With the 50ml, I was able to do two coats on hood, front bumper, and all side panels and doors. It was not enough for second coat on roof, rear lift gate and rear bumper
3. Let it sit in garage for at least 12 hours. By the time I drive it again very early tomorrow morning, it will have cured for 17 hours. No rain in our forecast (unfortunately for our drought) for many days.

With the second coat, it should last 4 years, 3 years with one coat.