It wouldn't go to waste.
new car- wax, sealant, or ceramic
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You dont like the Jescar PL?
Has anyone tried the DIY ceramic coating products, for example AvalonKing or CarPro or other similar kits? I have seen YouTubers pushing them and putting them on their vehicles, but have wondered how they really work outside of a veiled advertisement.
The prices of the kits are pretty reasonable, if they truly last. If they are no better than a bottle of TW or Meguiars spray then they are a waste.
The prices of the kits are pretty reasonable, if they truly last. If they are no better than a bottle of TW or Meguiars spray then they are a waste.
2019 Prius Prime: Clear Bra and Ceramic Coating
2019 Prius Prime. The owner requested for the vehicle to be protected against rock chips. During the same visit, he also wanted the paint to be corrected and ceramic coated for easier maintenance. For prep, the vehicle was washed and then Optimum Ferrex was used for decontamination. This was...
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2013 Kia Optima SXL - CQuartz UK 3.0 and STEK Dynoshield
Ok, it has been a while since I have detailed a car. The entire car was washed and then decontaminated using Optimum Ferrex, then it was clayed using Meguiars C2000 Fine Clay w/ONR. Certain areas were spot-compounded with Griots Fast Correcting Cream and a Meguiars DMF6 pad. The entire car...
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Both cars were done with CQuartz UK 3.0. On average, 2-3 years if the vehicle is washed at least once per month and prep work was done correctly. Need two coats for maximum durability.
Like most things, it doesn't seem there is a silver bullet/clear winner . The system chosen depends on personal preferences and your particular situation. It doesn't seem that you can apply the true coating system and just walk away for 5 years. Time, effort, and a certain amount of $$ is required for all systems. Pick your poison.
LOL, I'm still using my tried and true biannual Zaino detail sessions. Go figure.
LOL, I'm still using my tried and true biannual Zaino detail sessions. Go figure.
My next new car, I'm going ceramic coating
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good afternoon!!!!
I myself felt that after washing the car, claying, polishing, and alcohol treatment, I might as well use a ceramic coating rather than a wax I must use 4 times a year! why do all that work to have to wax so often.
for better or worse, I just got
clay magic clay. infinite use detail juice
mirror glaze 105 and 205 and pads.
isopropyl alchol
and armor shield ceramic IX
will start Monday.
car is new RDX, 400 miles, sort of a bright metallic red color. hope it needs little polishing. live in Massachusetts, so lots of snow and salt in winter, hot summer. I hope this coating lasts!
thanks everyone and I hope to send pictures.
best,
bob. stay safe.
I myself felt that after washing the car, claying, polishing, and alcohol treatment, I might as well use a ceramic coating rather than a wax I must use 4 times a year! why do all that work to have to wax so often.
for better or worse, I just got
clay magic clay. infinite use detail juice
mirror glaze 105 and 205 and pads.
isopropyl alchol
and armor shield ceramic IX
will start Monday.
car is new RDX, 400 miles, sort of a bright metallic red color. hope it needs little polishing. live in Massachusetts, so lots of snow and salt in winter, hot summer. I hope this coating lasts!
thanks everyone and I hope to send pictures.
best,
bob. stay safe.
I use Liquid Glass on all my vehicles, you can purchase it at Advance Auto Parts as they have an exclusive deal to carry it. If your Advance Auto Parts does not have it on the shelf they can order it for you.
A product as outdated as the container it comes in.
Same goes for Collinite 845 and their entire lineup, yet the products work quite well and are highly regarded by many.
I know people love it and I have some too, but there are easier/better products.
That something has a cult following doesn't necessarily mean it's as great as the cult members think.
True, as with so many other products. I feel there is a lot of hype over many of the ceramic products though. Some are quite good, others added words like ceramic and hybrid to the name of the product and the masses piled in. At the end of the day, proving there is any real benefit from one product to another is going to be tough. I discovered the Meguiar's so called ceramic products were all hype. Still I keep an open mind and if something catches my eye I might give it a shot. As always opinions vary with all of these products, and proving how long they last or how well they protect paint is almost impossible.