Ceramic coating is 🔥

[MAGS1]

Interesting. I had to look up TSI02 to realize the "T" stood for Titanium. In regards to a coating the only one I was able to find was this from South Africa.
https://glautierdetail.co.za/ocart/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=63
They also have a coating with Graphene. It is a certified installer product only.

Honestly I believe that most of the "names" are for marketing only reasons. I truly doubt that there is really much difference between them. Now there is a difference between ceramic detail sprays (regardless of what is in them) and consumer/professional applications. The main difference is longevity. There is certainly nothing wrong with the sprays as I use Gyeon Ceramic Detailer. But my base is Gyeon Duraflex (detailer applied) which was applied 3 1/2 years ago. I maintain it with Gyeon Bathe+ (SI02) and the detailer. It still beads water almost as good as the day I brought it home.

I would agree with you, a lot of these companies likely use very similar formulas for their coatings. The ones that claim 5+ years probably use a different technology that gives them a slightly higher pencil hardness for durability (usually a little less working time when applying so a little more difficult for the novice) and some probably tweak their formulas so they are more DIY friendly. The ones that have been in the game for a while do typically make detailers/toppers that are designed to work with their coatings to give the best possible combination of gloss & slickness and durability, but I’m sure at some level they’re all compatible with each other.

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[Colleton]

Where you located? I’m in Navarre but work on Hurlburt.

I'm in Crestview, work on Eglin.

 

[Doc Holladay]

You can write a book on this ceramic coating. Some so called auto detail experts will say greatest innovation ever. Others will say doesn‘t last but 3 to 5 months. The detailer I use has 4 panels in his garage using 4 different waxes all washed every two weeks for 4 months and of course one of the panels is ceramic Wax. one of the panels is Jay Leno, one is Last Coat and not sure what the other one is. Anyway, if you look at the panels only one looks like it has no shine and the others look pretty much the same. So, the bottom line, my Detailer uses something other than ceramic unless you ask for it.

 

[WV millwright]

The installer makes as much of a difference as anything on ceramic coatings. A couple of the shops around me tell you a few hours to get it done. I don't use those. Lol. My guy takes 2 days to do a full ceramic coat including trim, glass, engine and wheels. He does full paint correction, clay bar, buff, then cleans and applies the ceramic coatings to all surfaces. He also includes a complimentary maintenance wash and refresh every 6 months for as long as you own the vehicle. So for about $1000, I'd say it's a pretty good deal. His attention to detail excellent.

 

[MattMPA]

I'm sold...at least on Enviroshield ceramic coating. Supposed to last two years and I have no reason to doubt that. I find bird bombs and bugs easily wipe off. I haven't "waxed" a car in years. The last time I. used one of my buffers was when the Interceptor arrived as the hood needed a light buff.

Here's my '22 with Duragloss Enviroshield. I've put this on about every car we have. Always pleased with Duragloss products.

 

[MattMPA]

...here's one more....my Interceptor with same...

 

[JuicySmollet]

Ceramic made a huge difference - just the fact I can pressure wash all the dirt/dust/brake dust off is amazing, I've never had my wash mitt come out dirty

 

[Steve M]

I'm in Crestview, work on Eglin.

Me too. I’ve seen a white one up here, is it yours?

 

[Bullitt0819]

I had my Bullitt done by a local shop after a few months of ownership. They insisted the paint needed to be 'reconditioned'--or similar word--due to micro-scratching (even 'microfiber' cloths can do this). I suspect, if the paint isn't near-perfect the coating will bring out the scratches. The shop had three levels of coating--not counting the initial buff-out--roughly, $1,000, $2,000 and $3,000 with commensurate 'guarantees' (probably based on number of coats; I went with the mid-level). Since, I've only washed with pressure washer and foamer, and the softest mitts available. I see the shop I used now has products (they might be franchised--NFI):

https://ceramicgarage.com/

Anybody used the DIY stuff? Results?

Edit: Next topic: graphene vs. ceramic (yes, this guy is 'talking his book'--again, NFI):

https://ethoscarcare.com/blogs/diy-car-detailing/ceramic-coatings-vs-graphene-coatings

 

[Ewheels]

As a recent wax-to-ceramic convertee, this stuff is amazing even on the DIY level.
Even the cheaper kits last so much longer than wax, it can be applied to any surface so no more wax stains on plastics, and its hydrophobic nature makes washing a breeze.
Honestly, I don't know why wax even exists anymore.

 

[MAGS1]

I had my Bullitt done by a local shop after a few months of ownership. They insisted the paint needed to be 'reconditioned'--or similar word--due to micro-scratching (even 'microfiber' cloths can do this). I suspect, if the paint isn't near-perfect the coating will bring out the scratches. The shop had three levels of coating--not counting the initial buff-out--roughly, $1,000, $2,000 and $3,000 with commensurate 'guarantees' (probably based on number of coats; I went with the mid-level). Since, I've only washed with pressure washer and foamer, and the softest mitts available. I see the shop I used now has products (they might be franchised--NFI):

https://ceramicgarage.com/

Anybody used the DIY stuff? Results?

Edit: Next topic: graphene vs. ceramic (yes, this guy is 'talking his book'--again, NFI):

https://ethoscarcare.com/blogs/diy-car-detailing/ceramic-coatings-vs-graphene-coatings

I used the Ethos Matrix Advanced V2 and it’s fantastic. Washing the car is much easier, a lot of the dirt comes right with just a spray down with a foam cannon and rinse. Application of the coating isn’t difficult, just takes time.

 

[Colleton]

Me too. I’ve seen a white one up here, is it yours?

No, mine is silver with black stripes.

 

[jmorris47]

Local guy here in NW Florida did it for me.

I'm in NWF...what town is this company/person located? Thanks.

 

[Crew4991]

Totally agree, ceramic coating is the way to go. I did mine and my wife’s with a graphene ceramic.

LOL Mags I can see your balls clear as day in that ceramic coating.

 

[MAGS1]

LOL Mags I can see your balls clear as day in that ceramic coating.

I wish she would’ve picked a different color because black is so hard to keep clean. But it’s her favorite color. And black does look so very good when it’s clean.

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