DIY Detail 8yr: 3Yr Stack Full Application

The DIY Detail ceramic coating 8-year/3-year stack is a massive undertaking, but is the effort worth the final result? In this video, we put the ultimate ceramic coating stack to the test on a 2026 Kia Sportage, walking through the entire process from prep to final application. Living life in beta means constantly testing and iterating, and we wanted to see if this combination holds up to the hype in the real world. We don't skip any steps.We cover the rinseless wash, iron remover, and water spot remover to get the paint perfectly clean. Next, we hit it with a full polish using DIY Detail Gold Standard Polish, followed by the adhesion promoter. The main event is the application of the 8-year ceramic coating and the HydroGlass C6 coating on the glass. Finally, we stack the 3-year graphene coating on top of the 8-year. We show you exactly what this process looks like end-to-end and reveal the final water-beading results. If you are looking for the best compact hybrid protection, this full tutorial and honest review will help you decide if this DIY Detail stack is the right choice for your vehicle. 👇 Support the Channel 👇 Use code BENINBETA for a discount at ‪@diydetailofficial‬ ‪@TheHouseofRags‬ and Xfoamr! DIY Detail Products: https://bit.ly/4gQmO0Y THOR (The House of Rags): https://thehouseofrags.com/?ref=benin... Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/3KQkICK Coatings: 3 Yr THOR: https://thehouseofrags.com/collection... DIY Detail: https://bit.ly/4dunyb7 8Yr: THOR:https://thehouseofrags.com/collection... DIY Detail: https://bit.ly/3PtQxUj 25mm DA: THOR: https://thehouseofrags.com/collection... DIY Detail: https://bit.ly/40CtjxY Clay Towel THORhttps://thehouseofrags.com/collection... DIY Detail: https://bit.ly/4uTpkJM Gold Standard Polish: THOR:https://thehouseofrags.com/products/g... DIY Detail: https://diydetail.com/products/gold-s... Rinseless Wash: THOR: https://thehouseofrags.com/collection... DIY Detail: https://bit.ly/4kFsf3c Incredible Suds THOR: https://thehouseofrags.com/collection... DIY Detail: https://bit.ly/4mlRY1P Water Spot Remover: THOR: https://thehouseofrags.com/collection... DIY Detail: https://bit.ly/493b3BZ Iron Remover: THOR: https://thehouseofrags.com/collection... DIY Detail: https://bit.ly/4wBJr0I Werner Platform Ladder: https://shoplowes.me/3Szis6v Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the DIY Detail Stack 00:48 Step 1: Pre-Wash Foaming 02:08 Step 2: Rinseless Contact Wash 03:52 Step 3: Iron Remover & Clay Towel 05:22 Step 4: Water Spot Remover 06:15 Step 5: Drying the Vehicle 07:15 Day 2: Polishing & Paint Correction 08:45 Polisher & Equipment Overview 09:50 How to Polish with Gold Standard 11:40 Applying Panel Prep (Jeweling Pad) 14:00 How to Apply Hydroglass (Glass Coating) 15:15 Explaining "The Stack" (8yr vs 3yr) 17:00 Applying the 8-Year Ceramic Coating 20:00 Applying the 3-Year Graphene Top Coat 21:45 Hydroglass Performance Test 22:55 1-Week Hydrophobics Check 25:50 Final Results & Conclusion #KiaSportage #CeramicCoating #DIYDetail #CleanByPan #MaintenanceWash #HybridWash #RinselessWash #CarDetailing #BenInBeta #AutoDetailing