disappointed in Griots 3-1 ceramic wax durability

[Cujet]

I'm finding that it beads for 2-3 months no problem here in South Florida. But maybe I've put on so many coats that it's more effective. I use it as a cleaner too.

 

[Luftmasse]

It requires a 24 hour curing period between coats according to Griots but if your car is outside that leaves you at the mercy of the elements.

Also, it’s a good idea to keep shaking the bottle as you apply it. I notice the wax component tends to separate out after a short while.

I believe you can apply a second coat from 12-24 hrs according to here.

 

[RooflessVW]

I find that with SiO2 based products you will think it is gone/dead due to a reduction in beading but a wash & dry will bring it back.

 

[PimTac]

I believe you can apply a second coat from 12-24 hrs according to here.

I’ve seen that before but the statement from Griots is confusing.

• • For extreme durability, apply a second coat 12-24 hours after first application.
• • Additionally, allow 12-24 hours before exposing to water/weather or other surface car products in order to achieve maximum durability.

 

[The Critic]

I find that with SiO2 based products you will think it is gone/dead due to a reduction in beading but a wash & dry will bring it back.

Well, most people on here only seem to wash their vehicles during their bi-annual wax job.

 

[RooflessVW]

Well, most people on here only seem to wash their vehicles during their bi-annual wax job.

Orange bottle gang

 

[Luftmasse]

I’ve seen that before but the statement from Griots is confusing.

• • For extreme durability, apply a second coat 12-24 hours after first application.
• • Additionally, allow 12-24 hours before exposing to water/weather or other surface car products in order to achieve maximum durability.

12 hrs would be consider safe to apply a second coat according to the information.

 

[PimTac]

12 hrs would be consider safe to apply a second coat according to the information.

It probably depends on the conditions.

I use the stuff and I think it’s great but one thing I’ve noticed is that it tends to attract pollen and other things after applying. So if I wanted to put on a second coat I’d have to wash the car again.

So my regimen is to wait a week or two or whatever and apply another coat then after a wash.

 

[The Critic]

Orange bottle gang

+red mop

It probably depends on the conditions.

I use the stuff and I think it’s great but one thing I’ve noticed is that it tends to attract pollen and other things after applying. So if I wanted to put on a second coat I’d have to wash the car again.

So my regimen is to wait a week or two or whatever and apply another coat then after a wash.

Or, leave the car inside a garage and blow off the surfaces with shop air before applying the second coat.

 

[Luftmasse]

It probably depends on the conditions.

I use the stuff and I think it’s great but one thing I’ve noticed is that it tends to attract pollen and other things after applying. So if I wanted to put on a second coat I’d have to wash the car again.

So my regimen is to wait a week or two or whatever and apply another coat then after a wash.

If it sits in the garage would be fine. But I agree with your statement.

It does attract dust and whatnot because it does have carnuba wax (oils).

 

[PimTac]

+red mop


Or, leave the car inside a garage and blow off the surfaces with shop air before applying the second coat.

I wish I had a garage. Just a carport. The tree pollen in particular has been really bad this year.

 

[buster]

My cars take a beating under all the trees in the yard. Car will not stay clean until June or when the pollen dies down. PITA.

Can Coat was completely flat after a few days just from pollen. Reset brought it back to new.

3 in 1 has a nice beading/sheeting balance. Beading is decent but it's best quality is the durability IMO.

My favorite right now is Tec582. Only lasts a month or so but I wash my car so much it doesn't matter.

 

[Bill_W]

Thanks for the heads up…
Reminds me of Bead Maker.
The good and bad. P&S Bead Maker is super easy to apply and hardly no buffing. Nice shine but lucky to last till next wash.

Seems my present favorite is TW Flex with Graphene. It is applied while car is wet and has some water base residue, like Meguires Ceramic spray on. Seems to come out really nice and lasts a long time.

 

[dervdave]

To help with pollen and dust etc use Griots Ceramic speed shine.