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Today on our hands, we have Weiruixin 10H Ceramic Coating!! Now this one is new to us. We have never used one of their products. It is a Chinese-based company. And the product price reflects it - it is much less expensive than the competition. Does cheap mean bad? Well, sometimes it does - let's test it first before we pronounce any judgment. We are interested in whether the product will perform as advertised since it has a toughness rating of 10H! While other Ceramic Coating products usually are at the 9H mark. Now there is not a huge difference between those ratings but it just might make the difference and would protect your paint where 9H wouldn't, and that is what's important. You always want to get the most out of the Paint Protection you are using. Just to clarify - we are not sponsored by Weiruixin or any other manufacturer of Paint Protection products, and we will test and review the product as it is in real-world conditions. We will follow the manufacturer's instructions during the application process and we will prepare the surface to ensure the best finish and best adhesion possible. We are leaving an affiliate link to all our review products but in case the product turns out to be of low quality or not as all as advertised, we leave a warning to all our readers, and the quality of the product will always be reflected in the grade we assign to it at the end of every review. So if you do not want to sit through all of this text, you can scroll down to the Average Grade and read our Final Thoughts to get a general idea of what the product is all about. So let's dive in and see what this product is all about! Weiruixin 10H Ceramic Coating 3.0 - Should you choose to go for it after reading the review - Get your Weiruixin 10H Ceramic Coating 3.0 on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2NgRNtU Ok, now, as you can see from the image above, this product already stands out from its competition in several areas. It specifies the product's tolerance levels towards chemical resistance, and it goes from highly acidic all the way to highly alkaline - pH 2 - 12. Now those are some SERIOUS numbers. We will test that before making any judgment. Heat resistance seems a bit excessive. We suppose they are talking about 760 degrees Fahrenheit. We hope. Otherwise, that is just crazy. Now the elephant in the room is the 10H hardness rating to the usual 9H rating that you get in most other Ceramic Coatings out there. Is it really stronger, or is this a marketing hoax to get more customers? Well, we will certainly find out! Durability is at a year and a half instead of in the 2-5 year range, so that might be something to be aware of. The quantity you get with the product is 50ml as per the usual 30ml bottles. And it promises a mirror-glossy finish. All these things will be tested once we apply the coating. First, we need to prepare the car's surface for Ceramic Coating application, and if you want to learn how to do that properly, check the link. Now that the surface of the car has been decontaminated of all the dirt and after we have polished the car and degreased it, and made sure it is completely dry, we are ready for application! The application process is quite simple and straightforward. You apply a dozen drops onto the small microfiber towel that is wrapped around the applicator block. Both come with the kit. You pick a section of the car to start with and work in small enough areas to ensure proper coverage and that you do not go over the flashing point of the product. Since almost all products have different flashing times, and this one didn't specify, we will just look for the haziness or rainbow colors while working. After about 60 seconds, you could see the rainbow meaning the area was ready to be buffed off. Once the excess material has been removed and the area is leveled, it loses tackiness and becomes very smooth as it should be. Once the whole vehicle has been covered with the Ceramic Coat, we will leave it for 24 hours in our garage to harden before we start using the vehicle. So 24 hours are up! How did it do? The car looks glossy but not much glossier than what it looked after it was polished. The car does look nice, though! So now, over the next 2 weeks, we will be using the car daily, driving in town, driving on a dirt road at a bit higher speeds to really pick up the dust, leaving the car parked outside in the sun every day and wash it up to a total of 10 times using a regular car shampoo that is not pH neutral. And we will also try out using stronger chemicals to see how it handles the stress. It has been a full sunny day, and the vehicle is in the garage, ready to have its first wash. Before we start we have to say that the car's paint looks very nice. The bottom parts and the back of the car have some dirt on them, as expected due to the offroading adventures the car will be going through. Now, we have our 2 buckets ready a microfiber washing mitt and diluted shampoo in the 'wash' bucket and clean water and a grit guard in the 'rinse' bucket. If you want to learn how to properly care for your car once it has been Ceramic Coated, click here. We will of course keep our washing methods in this test a bit grounded and perform it as most people would. Once the car has been washed properly with car shampoo, it is time to rinse it with the pressure washer using just water to see how Weiruixin 10H Ceramic Coating performs in the hydrophobicity department. Water beaded a lot at the surface, pushing the excess water off the surface very quickly. It sure is hydrophobic, alright. It wasn't the best we have seen, but it was satisfactory considering the price point. It didn't seem like the product lost any of its properties after the wash. During the remainder of the 2 week period, we washed the car a total of 10 times using strong products from regular car shampoo to industrial tar remover. We have also used the abrasive side of a dishwashing sponge to test the 10H toughness level that Weiruixin 10H Ceramic Coating promises. All in all, here are the results. The hydrophobic properties diminished more and more with each wash. After the ten washes, Weiruixin 10H Ceramic Coating had barely any hydrophobicity left, and water tended to stay on the surface or sheet extremely slowly. The 10H toughness rating didn't live up to its promise since some swirl marks were present at the end, and the area that had been treated with the abrasive sponge using light pressure was left with scratches. It wasn't bad, though, since it was visible under sunlight or a torch only, but still, not what you would expect from a Ceramic Coating. The 50ml of product that you get with the kit is enough, in our opinion, to easily fully coat two medium-sized vehicles. Also, the gloss levels, while they weren't that impressive from the get-go, they stayed that way pretty much throughout the whole experiment. Our verdict on this product: product life time when applied: C resistance to elements: C resistance to damage: D resistance to chemicals: C application difficulty: C hydrophobic properties: C gloss / shine: B Average grade: C Cost: 14.79$ / 1 fl oz 0.50$ / 1 ml Our final thoughts on Weiruixin 10H Ceramic Coating? Weiruixin 10H Ceramic Coating performed more like a Spray-On version of Ceramic Coating, without the ease of application and without the massive increase in product quantity that you usually get with the sprays. Overall it wasn't awful, but if someone suggested this product t you while promising all these things, you would walk away as a disappointed customer with a flawed view of what Ceramic Coatings are. This product did perform as one. It just did a mediocre job throughout all categories. Was the product diluted, or was it a 'watered down' version of a Ceramic Coating and has such a low price point because of that - We don't know, we are not chemists, nor do we know their production process. Either way, we couldn't recommend this product to our readers knowing it would not be a product that we could stand behind. When companies use all these terms and phrases to promote their product, it just leaves a bad taste once a customer gets disappointed, leaving the customer unsatisfied, and will likely distrust other good products because of that experience. Did Weiruixin 10H Ceramic Coating do all the things it promised? Well yeah, if you want to be technical, but the ambiguity and loose, stretched terminology leave you to wonder if lawyers made those claims in the first place. That being said, Weiruixin 10H Ceramic Coating, considering its low price, is not bad for a beginner to perhaps learn to use an entry-level Ceramic Coating for the first time as practice. You aren't risking much money, and you will get the full application experience that you would normally go with other higher-end products. - Should you choose to go for it after reading the review - Get your Weiruixin 10H Ceramic Coating 3.0 on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2NgRNtU

Today we are looking at the Drexler company. We saw an advertisement circling around on social media and read a bunch of good reviews about this specific product, so we decided to buy it and test it out ourselves! Just to clarify - we are not sponsored by Drexler or any other manufacturer of Paint Protection products, and we will test and review the product as it is in real-world conditions. We will follow the manufacturer's instructions during the application process, and we will prepare the surface to ensure the best finish and best adhesion possible. We are leaving an affiliate link to all our review products but in case the product turns out to be of low quality or not as all as advertised, we leave a warning to all our readers, and the quality of the product will always be reflected in the grade we assign to it at the end of every review. So if you do not want to sit through all of this text, you can scroll down to the Average Grade and read our Final Thoughts to get a general idea of what the product is all about. Drexler Ceramic Coating Kit Get your Drexler Ceramic Coating Kit on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/30TGsDk Ok, so what are we getting with this product kit? professional ceramic coating kit with unique two-coat formula crazy good shine last 3 - 5 years depending on if 1 or 2 layers easy application self-cleaning effect 9H hardness extreme heat resistance weather, UV, and chemical resistance So, what does all this mean, and most importantly - is it true? Well, let us find out. We will prepare the car for the Ceramic Coating application. Then we will apply the product onto the car as per the manufacturer's instructions and then we will do a torture test on it to see how Drexler Ceramic Coating will perform under some sped-up real-life conditions. Check the following article if you're looking to find out how to clean your car properly and want to learn everything there is to know about preparing your car's paint for Ceramic Coating or any other form of paint protection. Let's go! So what do you get in this 30ml + 50ml kit? What does that mean exactly? We have to say that this is among the nicer box sets we have seen so far among its competitors, and it does give the whole experience up to a kind of professional atmosphere level. That is both very nice and more perhaps more intimidating for the average consumer. Because you would have this feeling that this is much more serious and much harder than it actually is and you will feel more pressure to not make a mistake because of it. It is both good and bad at the same time. But our opinion is to better pack products like this because it does give the brand more authenticity. What do you get? Drexler Ceramic Coating Base Coat 30ml Drexler Ceramic Coating Top Coat 50ml ( spray ) applicator block 2 suede applicator towels microfiber towel ( for buffing ) Since the surface of the car is now ready to be Ceramic Coated, we will proceed as per the manufacturer's instructions. We will coat the entire car. We will also separate the hood of the car in half using masking tape and have one side coated twice to see if there is a visible difference during and after the test. Drexler Ceramic Coating instructs its users to apply 1 base coat and 1 top coat on it to get a 3-year lifespan of the coating. If we wish to extend this to 5 years, we are told to apply 2 base coats and then 1 topcoat instead. The obvious thing we noticed when preparing for the application process is the applicator block. Its length is longer than the applicator suede towel's length, and you will end up getting a squeaky sound when applying the product. It is also a question of whether there is more than just squeaking and whether the naked block might be interfering with the final quality of the finish when applied this way. If you want to avoid that, we suggest using a standard microfiber applicator or simply cutting the applicator block to the proper length and then doing the procedure. We aren't sure if that is intentional or not, but it is the first time we have seen something like this. Ok, once you are ready to start, if you are a beginner, we suggest you check our article about the Ceramic Coating application process. Otherwise, take the block, and wrap the suede towel around it. Take the 30ml base coat bottle and get a few drops onto the application towel at its full length to ensure maximum coverage when working. Pick a panel to start working with and start applying in a crisis cross pattern, top to bottom in a straight line, the whole panel, then from left to right, again covering the full panel. You can then move to the next panel doing the same thing, or you can wait for the Ceramic Coating to reach its flashing point, at which point you will use the microfiber towel you've got with the kit ( or any other microfiber towel ) to wipe off the excess coating and level it by buffing it to a glossy, slick finish. If you want to apply two base coats of the product before applying the topcoat, then we suggest waiting for about 30 minutes before applying the second base coat. Depending on the humidity and the temperature, the product usually flashes at around the two-minute mark on average, but you will clearly see the rainbow streaky pattern that most Ceramic Coatings leave when they are ready to be buffed. When you are wiping the panel, the surface will be slick pretty much from the get-go, unlike some coatings that are tacky and grippy at first. This one, on the other hand will get a bit tacky to the touch after it has been sitting for a bit instead of staying slick. We are instructed to wait for about 2 hours before applying the topcoat. Make sure the car doesn't get dirty or wet during the waiting period. Once the base coat has been applied and more than two hours have passed, we will apply the topcoat. Simply spray it onto the panel and wipe it off. You want to cover the whole surface, from corner to corner to make sure everything has been covered with the topcoat. It will be sticky and hazy while you are wiping. Continue to wipe until you get a clear, glass-like finish. That is it! Now all you need to do is wait for 24 hours for the coat to harden and make sure the car does not come in contact with water in that period. Drexler Ceramic Coating will cure in about 1 week, after which period we suggest you do the first wash of the vehicle, not before. For the test, we will let the car sit in the sun for the next two weeks, outside be harassed by the elements, as most cars would. For that two-week period, we will be driving the car every day through town and a bit on a dirt road as well. We will give the car a total of 10 washes using regular car shampoo that is not pH balanced because most people will be using such a shampoo. We will also wash the car using more aggressive chemicals to simulate a larger amount of washes than the car actually got. We will also be testing the hardness of the coating and its resistance to scratching using an abrasive sponge. And after two weeks... Our verdict on this product: product lifetime when applied: B resistance to elements: B resistance to damage: B resistance to chemicals: A application difficulty: D hydrophobic properties: B gloss / shine: B Average grade: B Cost: 66.96$ / 1 fl oz 2.26$ / 1 ml Our final thoughts on Drexler Ceramic Coating Kit? How did Drexler Ceramic Coating perform during the torture test? It definitely isn't among the best Ceramic Coatings we have used, but we would definitely rank it high among the top Ceramic Coatings in the business, at least of all the ones we have used and tested ourselves. It can be applied to all types of surfaces on the car except glass. Now Drexler has another Ceramic Coating product that is specifically designed to be used on a glass surface because they claim that it is prone to streaking when used on glass. The half of the hood that had 2 base coats definitely lasted longer during the testing and retained its hydrophobic properties more than the rest of the vehicle. But even after the 2 weeks of abuse, the Ceramic Coating held up very well, and it seems possible that it could go for as long as they claim. You can always make sure that the Ceramic Coating lasts to its full potential by maintaining the coating properly. We found hardly any scratches or swirl marks after a thorough inspection. The area that we used an abrasive sponge on suffered some damage. But that is to be expected. It takes a really amazing product to prevent that type of damage. Do we recommend this product? Well, considering its cost, if that price point is your top budget, we say go for it. It is a bit more advanced to apply because of the two base one topcoat method, which we definitely recommend you go for if you are using this product, but it is worth the money you invest in it. Also, the mirror-like finish was a bit diminished after the two weeks, but we believe that is because the topcoat might have been eradicated. The paintwork was still glossy, nevertheless. Get your Drexler Ceramic Coating Kit on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/30TGsDk

Mothers! We remember the day we were introduced to this company by a friend. They came to us and asked us why we weren't using Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish. We weren't sure what to think of it back then, but we went ahead and bought the product, we tried it, and it blew our minds. It was the best cutting compound we have tried up to that point, and we are still using it today - headlights, car paint, you name it! It does the job, and it does it brilliantly. If you want to learn how to restore headlights and protect them, check the link. Now you might be asking yourself - why this introduction? What does all that have to do with Ceramic Coating? Well, the reason we told you this story is that, for starters, it is true. And secondly, this shows that the product we're reviewing today - Mothers CMX Ceramic Spray Coating - has the potential to show great promise, but... Most Auto Detailing Companies out there come out with an amazing product that serves a specific purpose. They build up their company size and their reputation through that amazing product, and then, naturally - they start pushing out all kinds of automotive products. And that is how you get some very, very bad products out there. If you're a potato farmer. You've been farming potatoes for 20 years. You know EVERYTHING there is about potatoes. Great! Now you have decided to expand, and you think to yourself: "Hmmm... I've been growing potatoes all this time. I could grow corn. How hard could that be? It's all farming, after all!" And you're probably thinking: "Mark, why the heck are you rambling about potatoes?!" Well... that's the whole issue here. Just because you are an expert in one part of a field doesn't mean you're also an expert in the whole field. And if you suddenly decide to expand your prowess to the whole field - you're doomed to perform poorly. It might seem like a natural thing to do - to expand your business into the whole industry. But we probably will not have enough knowledge to produce the same quality in all those other products with drastically varied purposes. We think you might be guessing where we are going with this - we love Mothers for the reason we have stated above, but will we love them for their CMX Ceramic Spray Coating? Only testing and time will tell! Just to clarify - we are not sponsored by MOTHERS or any other manufacturer of Paint Protection products, and we will test and review the product as it is in real-world conditions. We will follow the manufacturer's instructions during the application process and we will prepare the surface to ensure the best finish and best adhesion possible. We are leaving an affiliate link to all our review products but in case the product turns out to be of low quality or not as all as advertised, we leave a warning to all our readers, and the quality of the product will always be reflected in the grade we assign to it at the end of every review. So if you do not want to sit through all of this text, you can scroll down to the Average Grade and read our Final Thoughts to get a general idea of what the product is all about. Ok, guys, let's jump into it and take a look at what we are reviewing today. Mothers CMX Ceramic Spray Coating - Should you choose to go for it after reading the review - Get your Mothers CMX Ceramic Spray Coating on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/31rdxGQ What does this product promise: SiO2 + TiO2 nano-quartz technology deep glass-like finish ultra-durable super hydrophobic easy application Let us go through all of them and see what all of this actually means. SiO2 ( Silicon Dioxide ) is basically silica, the main component in glass, what it is made of, and the primary thing Ceramic Coatings are based upon. So we are off to a good start. TiO2 ( Titanium Dioxide ) - what is this doing in a Paint Protection product? Well, if you want our opinion, we just think it is a nice marketing tool to sell more products when in reality, it is just Ceramic Coating based on SiO2, as all of them are. We have worked with a number of Ceramic Coatings and Polymer Sealants that claim to have TiO2 in them and that this gives them an edge in one way or another, but when we tested said products, we couldn't see those claims come to fruition. In our opinion, TiO2 is or was, the same thing as Graphene Coating is right now. They are all just Ceramic Coatings with fancy or cool names to sell more easily. Our claim is if you take a Graphene Ceramic Coating and remove all the Graphene from it, you would still have a product that performs just the same when used as a Paint Protection agent. If you want to learn more about Graphene Coatings, and a full in-depth review on that subject, you can click above. The same story applies, in our opinion, to TiO2 Coatings. Deep Glass-like finishes - we can test that easily. Ultra-durable, we can easily test that one as well. Super Hydrophobic - same story. And finally, they claim that it is very easy to apply. Our experience with Spray-on Ceramic Coatings usually confirms that last claim, so we would be surprised to see anything different here. Let us see how Mothers CMX Ceramic Spray Coating performed! What we first did, was wash the car and prepare the surface of the car for paint protection. There is no need to go to such lengths, but we want to make it as fair as possible and see how this product performs when applied under perfect conditions. If you want to learn how you can prepare the surface of your car for paint protection, you can click here. After we had prepared the car for Mothers CMX Ceramic Coating Spray, it was time to torture test it and see the results. How will we test the product? In short - for the next two weeks, we will leave the coated car outside for the elements to do their job. We will drive the car every day for the next 14 days hard, on dirt roads as well, to simulate months or years of regular driving. At the end of each day, we will wash the car using cheap car shampoo. Cheap car shampoos are usually not pH friendly, and the alkaline or acidic base it uses damages paint protection. We will also use stronger chemicals when washing and we will pick a spot of the care that will be scrubbed with an abrasive sponge to simulate scratching and test the toughness of the Ceramic Coating. If you would like to learn the full testing and reviewing process we go through with each and every product, you can check the link. Test results? The application was very simple. The bottle was shaken well before use. We sprayed the product on a designated working region ( 2 - 3 sprays are all you need for a reasonably sized area ). The solution was worked into the surface with a microfiber applicator using a crosshatch pattern to ensure full coverage. And since no curing or flashing time is needed, we have buffed the excess coating to a glossy finish. We found that this coating needs to be buffed very well because we had a bit of a hard time-fighting streakiness. After the first wash using regular car shampoo, the product showed good hydrophobicity. It was definitely beading much more than it was sheeting. That is certainly good, but you need to ensure to remove all those tiny droplets via drying or touchless methods such as using an air compressor, leafblower, or simply driving the car. On the second day, we also used an iron remover chemical and after we had rinsed the cleaning product off, Mothers CMX Ceramic Spray Coating lost almost all of its hydrophobic properties. After the third day and third wash using regular car shampoo and a degreaser, it was gone entirely. For further testing, we reapplied Mothers Ceramic Spray to the hood of the car so we have a certain indicator for how it will perform in other categories and went through with the rest of the two-week period, but this time using only regular car shampoo. How did we grade this product: product life time when applied: D resistance to elements: D resistance to damage: E resistance to chemicals: E application difficulty: A hydrophobic properties: C gloss / shine: D Average grade: D Cost: 0.58$ / 1 fl oz 0.02$ / 1 ml Our final thoughts on Mothers CMX Ceramic Spray Coating There is a reason we wrote our experience with Mothers at the start of this post and our view of how most companies in the Automotive Detailing Industry work when it comes to introducing new products. We already had this product tested, obviously, at the time this post was being written, but we also had a hunch before we started the test. Unfortunately, this one turned out to be true. Is this a Ceramic Coating Spray? It could be! We aren't scientists or chemists, so we cannot test it. But in our opinion it performed more like a Car Wax or Paint Sealant would when introduced to these chemicals. If you were to use a pH-neutral car shampoo and avoid using those automatic car washing stations, then it would be a solid paint protection agent. It might even outperform a Polymer Sealant in other rated categories. Is it really cheap compared to how much quantity you get? Yes, of course. Would we recommend it? Well, no. We simply couldn't say 'yes, it is an amazing product' and stand behind those words with our reputation at stake. - Should you choose to go for it after reading the review - Get your Mothers CMX Ceramic Spray Coating on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/31rdxGQ

Ah, Meguiar's... Probably one of the most recognized names in the Automotive Detailing Industry. Anyone who has ever had anything to do with cleaning, or detailing, or protecting a car has probably heard that name. Today we are looking at Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax, their take on the all-popular Ceramic Spray Coating. Will this product live up to the brand's reputation, or will it flop? Only one way to find out, so let us dive in! Just to clarify - we are not sponsored by Meguiar's or any other manufacturer of Paint Protection products, and we will test and review the product as it is in real-world conditions. We will follow the manufacturer's instructions during the application process, and we will prepare the surface to ensure the best finish and best adhesion possible. We are leaving an affiliate link to all our review products but in case the product turns out to be of low quality or not as all as advertised, we leave a warning to all our readers, and the quality of the product will always be reflected in the grade we assign to it at the end of every review. So if you do not want to sit through all of this text, you can scroll down to the Average Grade and read our Final Thoughts to get a general idea of what the product is all about. Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax - Should you choose to go for it after reading the review - Get your Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3sv9Bki Ceramic Spray Coatings have always been a thorn in the eye of serious car enthusiasts or professionals in the Car Detailing Industry. The reason for that is that they are mostly being advertised in a deceiving and ambiguous manner leading consumers to believe that they are a better replacement for traditional Ceramic Coating. And when people try them out, they naturally feel deceived. Sometimes customers go even a step further and, because of shame, even defend the product even though they themselves have seen it not working as advertised. This doesn't cover all of the Spray-on Ceramic Coating products out there. Some are fair, precise, and honest in their claims, and some had even surprised us in a good way when we worked with them throughout the years. Of course, it is hard for the average Joe to know what is good and what isn't. This is why we do these reviews, so people know exactly what they are getting. And not being sponsored by some of these huge companies gives us the power to do that. Let's see what this specific product offers: advanced SiO2 technology hybrid ceramic wax protection & durability beyond conventional wax spray-on, rinse off & dry no rubbing, curing, buffing, or mess extreme water beading made in the USA Ok, to be fair, whatever the outcome, the claims aren't too crazy as they sometimes are. They clearly state that this is a product that is better than traditional automotive waxes. So perhaps this is a sort of Spray-on Paint Sealant. It has 'hybrid' in its name, so it certainly is a blend of both infused with some SiO2 as well. The application process is a bit weird. The first time we have seen a product that instructs the user to pray onto the surface and just rinse it off with pressurized water. We wonder how effective that will cover the area in question. We will test all those claims and more. We expect the product not to handle stronger chemicals well, especially degreasers. That one will best determine how well this product handles itself. Let us begin! First, we will prepare the surface of the whole car. Even though it might be a bit overkill to go to such lengths, we want to give each product we test the highest chance to perform well. If you wish to learn more about how we prepare the surface of a car for Paint Protection products, you can click here and read all about it. Next, we will read the instructions on Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax to make sure we apply it the way it was intended. Remember that every paint protection product might have a different set of instructions. So make sure always to read them before you start working with the product. Once the car's surface has been properly prepared, we are ready to begin! We are going to apply the coating indoors inside a well-ventilated garage. The temperature is also regulated, so it is not too cold or too hot for the temperature to cause any issues. We will shake the product well before use. Unless instructed otherwise, do so with every paint protection product that is in liquid form. So the application process is a little bit tricky as it is currently described on the bottle. So if you are hasty, you might apply it wrong and produce unwanted results. So the instructions clearly state that we need to wash the car twice - first, we have to clean the car of all dirt, grime, and grease using car shampoo and water. We want to make sure the car's surface is ready to be ceramic sprayed. We are to rinse the whole car from all car shampoo it may have on the surface to ensure the adhesion of Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax. Secondly, we are to spray the product on all exterior surfaces of the car. Once completed, we need to rinse Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax off the surface, starting from the roof, using a jet of pressurized water. This way, the product will spread along the whole surface of the vehicle to ensure maximum coverage. That one seems extremely wasteful because there is no way you can ensure full coverage of a working area using this method. But those are the instructions, and we shall oblige. After that, we are to use a drying microfiber towel and dry the whole surface, even though there is no curing time, so even if there is some water left on the car, that shouldn't interfere with any curing process a Ceramic Coating might have. Time to test this product! If you would like to learn the full process of how we torture test products, you can click here and see it all in detail. See below for our rating in various categories we deem important regarding Ceramic Coating Sprays, the product's price per fluid ounce considering what you get for the money you pay, and our final thoughts describing how it held up in the test. Let's see how Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax performed: product life time when applied: D resistance to elements: D resistance to damage: F resistance to chemicals: E application difficulty: C hydrophobic properties: C gloss / shine: B Average grade: D Cost: 0.74$ / 1 fl oz 0.03$ / 1 ml Our final Thoughts on Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax Is this product a Ceramic Coating? No. It indeed performed as a Car Wax or a Polymer Sealant at best. It had decent hydrophobic properties until it was first introduced to even regular car shampoo. It started deteriorating pretty quickly, and once a stronger detergent was used, it lost all its hydrophobic properties. You get a decent amount of the product, a whopping 26 ounces for the price you pay, not cheap! But the downside to this product is that it requires two coats when used. We would agree that only one would be enough since we think the second application, due to the method used, is very wasteful. We would recommend a more conventional application method for the second use instead. Considering how good or bad the product performed, we would not stand behind a recommendation and think it is overpriced, considering how quickly and easily it fades. Its price is likely thanks to the brand's name stamped on it. Is it good? Not really. But not horrible either. You can still use it after each wash to push a bit more protection onto the car's paint should you happen to own one of these. The final grade of D speaks for itself, but considering it is a spray-on version of Ceramic Coating or Ceramic Wax, it was also to be expected. - Should you choose to go for it after reading the review - Get your Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3sv9Bki

Absolutely not. Whatever someone may claim, the current developed technologies in the ceramic coating industry clearly answer the question"Does ceramic coating protect against scratches?" - and that answer is "No.". Perhaps one day in the future. But what the best Ceramic Coatings currently do, and they usually do it really well, is give the coated surface scratch resistance. That is thanks to its toughness once the coating has cured. That hardness is measured and classified as 9H, or 10H. We will explain what that means shortly. But first, we will get rid of a huge misconception that is running around the internet. If you do or have done some research about the hardness rating of Ceramic Coatings, you will know exactly what we mean! Namely, if you check what 9H means, you will most likely get an answer like '9H is the hardness level based on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.' That is so very misleading and let us tell you why so you don't get the wrong idea about Ceramic Coatings. Namely, '9H' doesn't exist on the Mohs scale. So, the Mohs scale was developed by a German mineralogist Frederich Mohs some 200 years ago, and we've been using it since 1822 and are still using it to this day still. It was created to measure toughness (resistance to cutting/scratching) and hardness (resistance to breaking/chipping). So, for instance, you will find glass having a 5 on the Mohs scale, while you will find diamond having a Mohs scale rating of 10! Now by getting that information and reading the Mohs scale chart, you might be led to believe ( as many people do ) that Ceramic Coatings, once cured, have a hardness rating of 9 which would be the hardness of the mineral Corundum or Sapphire. While in reality, if you used any of these to cut or scratch the Ceramic Coating, the rock would likely cut not only through the Ceramic Coating but also likely through the clear coat, base paint layer, and primer and would cut the metal surface itself. That is why information on the internet is wrong, and Ceramic Coating manufacturers give out vague information regarding this. If measured using the Mohs scale, Ceramic Coatings would get a toughness rating of around 6-6.5 in reality, depending on the product. So what does 9H mean, then? Well, 9H is a toughness rating based on pencil strength. That chart goes from 10B ( softest ) to 10H ( hardest ) graphite pencils. Yes, that Graphite, the material Graphene is extracted from. The way they measure it is by using a device called Elcometer and a 9H pencil under a 45-degree angle. Then they drag it along the surface that has been Ceramic Coated and check for scratch marks. Most Ceramic Coatings have a pencil toughness rating of 9H, while some claim to have a 10H rating even. Now do not get us wrong, 6-6.5 on the Mohs scale for toughness, or a 9H pencil rating, is very impressive considering how extremely thin the Ceramic Coating layer is. It is a nano-thin protective layer that sits on top of the clear coat layer of your car's paintwork, and it would still provide such impressive results. It would prevent scratches or swirl marks that would usually affect and damage the clear coat if it were not protected by Ceramic Coating. If you want to learn more about 9H in ceramic coatings, you can read our article fully dedicated to that topic here. It was important to us to educate the general public interested in paint protection, so they do not think that Ceramic Coatings are some magical liquid capable of such extreme feats. They are amazing, but they are nowhere near scratch-proof. So, by having a car Ceramic Coated, you will have no scratches or swirl marks anymore? This one is also a bit tricky to answer. It is certainly possible, depending on how you maintain the Ceramic Coating. It also depends mostly on its lifespan and how close it is to its maximum based on what the manufacturer of the product indicates. Over time due to UV radiation, chemical damage, and time the structural integrity will start failing as the coating slowly decays. All of its properties will start weakening to the point of complete failure. Of course, a recoat is recommended on the first signs of the coating failing before that happens. When weakened, the coating might lose the 9H toughness rating in some areas resulting in possible damage to the coating. It will still try to absorb the damage that would otherwise go straight to the clear coat or even deeper. How do Automotive Waxes and Polymer Sealants react to scratches? Well, they do not, really. While both Car Waxes and Paint Sealants have their own advantages, they, unfortunately, offer very little to no resistance when it comes to damage, whether it comes in the form of scratching or swirl marks. They have almost no toughness or hardness to resist physical harm. You can read more about Automotive Wax, and more on Polymer Sealant. Our final thoughts on this matter It is easy to get seduced or tricked into thinking that Ceramic Coatings are some magical force fields that prevent your car from taking any damage or any similar claims. With today's marketing, while it is regulated, the grey areas allow companies to make such ambiguous claims that leave you wondering what is real and what is fake. With no fault to yourself, you might find yourself in such an unsavory situation that you end up being played with a sour taste in your mouth and trust issues regarding Paint Protection products going further. No one can blame you. We have tested tons of different products since we have been in this business for a long, long time, and we have really seen it all. With a lot of people reposting the '9 on the Mohs scale' thing, we are getting so many people coming to us misinformed with much higher unrealistic expectations of the product in question. Some leave disappointed thinking how a 9H pencil rating strength seems like it does nothing while, in reality, it does, A LOT! We believe it is our mission to educate our customers and now readers, so you cannot be put in such a position. Ceramic Coatings are amazing. We certainly love working with them, we love them on our cars, and our customers love them on theirs. Because it has so many good benefits. One of them is the above-discussed 9H toughness rating. While it is very reliable and very strong when it comes to everyday events, it certainly isn't invulnerable and will not prevent endless beating. It will, however, help prevent damage that would otherwise go straight onto your paint. For some extra points you can check out our article on the best way to protect the paint of your car, whether it is new or you just want to keep it looking new for the forseable future. Cheers!

Short Answer - pH neutral car shampoo, unlike those with stronger chemicals in them, will not damage your car's paint or the Ceramic Coating protecting your car's paint. The same applies if you use any different kind of paint protection like automotive wax, polymer sealants, or paint protection film. Long Answer - Oh boy! Looks like we're going on an adventure. If you are the Average Joe car owner and are using your car as a workhorse or just as a way of transportation from point A to point B, then you probably do not care about what kind of Car Shampoo you will be using on your car when giving it the good ol' clean. In that case, you probably do not care about pH Neutral Car Shampoos and are more likely interested in using dishwater detergent diluted in some water instead to do the job. Worry not! You might still find this article educational either way! Now, if, on the other hand, you are one of us - a proper car enthusiast, then you already know about them, in which case we will do our best to try and teach you something that you might not know. But for all you others, that have heard of the term 'pH neutral' or 'pH balanced' car shampoo, but aren't quite sure what to make of it. You are at the right place to educate yourself on this topic and learn all there is about it. Of course, we aren't scientists or chemists to teach you everything about chemistry and how it all works on a molecular level, but we know a lot about this topic because it affects our work heavily and the more we know, the better of a service we can provide for our customers and a better job e can do about caring for cars! So let us dive into what it all means! What does pH neutral mean? Well, the correct term is 'pH neutral' even though you might find people using 'pH balanced as well. Both refer to the same thing, but we just want to be as accurate as possible. The pH scale measures how acidic or alkaline/basic a substance is. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14. A pH of 7 is neutral. A pH less than 7 is acidic while a pH higher than 7 is alkaline. If you want a more detailed explanation, a substance is ranked on this scale based on how many hydrogen ions it has in it. The p stands for the German 'potenz', meaning power or concentration, and the H for the hydrogen ion (H+). The pH concept was introduced by S. Sørensen, a danish scientist, back in 1909. The pH scale is also logarithmic, meaning that, for example - pH 2 is ten times more acidic than pH 3. You might be sitting there and thinking to yourself, "But CCE, what is all this scientific stuff? I just like cars!". Worry not our fellow car detailer! We will try and teach you all the basics, so you know exactly what you are buying, and who knows, you just might find yourself in a heated conversation with a scientist one day so all this stuff might give you the edge in the interaction. All of you have probably heard of the word 'acid'(no, not THAT acid), and while you might not know exactly how it all works, you would definitely know that something acidic is likely, not good for you. You also likely haven't heard of a substance being a base or it being alkaline as well. So the further something goes left from the center of this scale, is more and more dangerous for you. The same goes if it leans too far right as well. Here are some examples of what everyday items would be ranked at each pH value: pH 0 - battery acid, hydrochloric acid pH 1 - stomach acid, sulfuric acid pH 2 - lemon juice, vinegar pH 3 - grapefruit juice, orange juice, soda pH 4 - tomato juice, beer, acid rain pH 5 - black coffee, pepto bismol, bananas pH 6 - urine, saliva, milk pH 7 - distilled water ( pH neutral ) pH 8 - baking soda, seawater, eggs pH 9 - toothpaste, hand soap pH 10 - mild detergent pH 11 - ammonia, cleaners pH 12 - soapy water pH 13 - bleach, oven cleaner, lye pH 14 - drain cleaner, caustic soda So, what about regular tap water or normal rain? Rainwater and water, in general, would affect your car the most outside of cleaning it, so what about those two? That really depends on where you live and where you get your water, what kind of pipes you are using - things like that. Also, rain heavily depends on soil and air pollution. So rain might be more or less acidic, depending on where you live. If you have acidic rain that is valued at around pH 4 in one bucket and you want to make it less acidic, you would have to add 9 buckets of regular water to bring the pH number by one to pH 5 or 99 buckets to bring it down 2 numbers to pH 6, or 999 buckets to pH 7 to make it neutral. That is what logarithmic means. While you probably will not find yourself in a position where you need to make acid rain less acidic unless you currently live in a post-apocalyptic future world, making it really weird that you are still in Ceramic Coatings, who are we to complain? No one is prouder than us! You might find yourself in a situation where you bought a concentrated solution of car shampoo that needs to be watered down for usage in a 10:1, 100:1, or even 1000:1 ratio. If you see this, you will know why you need to water it down and what will happen to the pH value of the car shampoo that you are currently using. If you would like to learn more on how to deal with water spots on your car, especially if yo use heavy water regularly, then read our article on that matter. Can't I then just take regular car shampoo and water it down until it becomes pH neutral? Well, no, not really, because while it may be pH neutral at that point, it might not be strong enough to deal with the grease, dirt, and grime that it was designed to deal with. That is why pH-neutral car shampoos are more expensive. In this article that we wrote, you can learn more about how to maintain your ceramic coating correctly, so that it lasts much longer. Ok, now I have learned all the basics about pH value, but still, why use pH-neutral car shampoos instead of regular more acidic, or more alkaline car shampoos? If you are using paint protection of any sort, Ceramic Coating included, stronger pH value car shampoos will damage the protection in question weakening it to the point it is completely eroded from the paintwork of your car, effectively neutralizing it. So if you have Ceramic Coated your car and expect it to last for a very long time, by using pH-neutral car shampoos, you are ensuring the Ceramic Coating isn't being damaged and will last for however long the manufacturer claims it should last ( providing the manufacturer of the said Ceramic Coating has given us accurate data ). Otherwise, if you use strong chemicals on your Ceramic Coating you might find it performing worse or being completely gone after a few good washes. That would also indicate how good of quality the Ceramic Coating you are using is. But the manufacturer of this Ceramic Coating claims that this coating resists chemicals from pH 1 to pH 13! That claim is most likely true, but you could also just say that the said Ceramic Coating resists chemicals from pH 0 to pH 14 as well. Resisting something doesn't mean that you will be unaffected by it. It just means you will be affected less. More slowly. So while the damage on a Ceramic Coating from just acid rain at pH 4 would be minuscule, it would still be there. Also, while the Ceramic Coating will resist a chemical with a pH value of 13, for example, it will still be damaged, and given enough exposure the paint protection will at one point fail. The same goes for pH 0 and pH 14. Much higher quality Ceramic Coatings will survive a few washes with some strong industrial cleaners that are rated at pH 14, or contain hydrochloric acid rated at pH 0. We would still recommend not using those strong chemicals on Ceramic Coating, though. A handy feature Ceramic Coatings give your car's paint is its slickness that prevents dirt to stick to the surface of your car as hard as it would if the Ceramic Coating wasn't there. That allows you to use less aggressive chemicals for your cleaning. Car Shampoos that are pH neutral will usually do the trick just fine, and you won't need anything stronger to get rid of any grease or dirt to make your car shine as if new once again! The one that we use is Mr. Pink pH neutral Car Shampoo. Get your Mr. Pink pH neutral Car Shampoo on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/37gOA4a Throughout the years, we've been working with various brands, but this one has stuck with us for a very long time now, and we are more than happy. Compared to some, it might seem a bit expensive, but when you want superb results that both you and the customer will be happy with, then we definitely recommend this that we know for certain will get the job done right. Cheers!

We are sure you've heard at one point that by Ceramic Coating your car, you will never have to wash your car ever again. Or that once you Ceramic Coat your vehicle, it is permanently protected! Grandiose claims like that make people like you - the interested reader, doubt anything you read or hear in the future once you find out that those claims were not precisely accurate. Well, we are here to bust some of those ceramic coating myths so that you may get more clarity on how ceramic coatings work and what they can and cannot do. Well, we can't stop people from saying things they say, and we aren't really some sort of Ceramic Coating Warriors who fight for what is true and correct. We are really here to educate those interested in Ceramic Coatings, Car Paint Protection, and Automotive Detailing. We share the knowledge and experiences that we have acquired over many years of working in the industry and working on cars under different circumstances and under other conditions. So! Today we will shed our view on some wild myths running around the internet and that some customers who came to us came with. We have heard many different things regarding Ceramic Coating that are simply not true or are at least stretched out so much that they would barely come out as possible. Contents: You Will Never Have To Wash Your Car After You Ceramic Coat It Ceramic Coatings Make Your Car Rock Chip Resistant Ceramic Coatings Make A Car Resistant To Chemicals Ceramic Coatings Are Guaranteed To Last For Years A Ceramic Coated Car Is Scratch-Proof Ceramic Coatings Have Self-Cleaning Properties Ceramic Coatings Can Make A Car Fire Proof Washing A Ceramic Coated Car In The Sun Is Ok Ceramic Coating Is Extremely Expensive Ceramic Coatings Offer Better Gloss Than Any Sealant or Wax All Ceramic Coatings Are The Same You Can Skip Preparation Work On A New Car A Ceramic Coating Heals Damage A Ceramic Coating Easily Peels Off Applying Ceramic Coatings Is Easy And Simple Conclusion Let us sum up the best myths we have heard of so far in a Top 15 list! Here goes! You Will Never Have To Wash Your Car After You Ceramic Coat It It seems only natural to start with this one since it comes up the most. Some people might even say that Ceramic Coatings require zero maintenance. That is, you've guessed it, also not true. To keep it short - you still have to maintain a Ceramic Coated vehicle as you would any other. The critical difference is that the car will be less dirty from the get-go as the slickness of the coating prevents dirt from sticking as quickly onto the vehicle's surface. The other thing is how much easier it is to clean whatever managed to stick onto the car. You can learn more about how to maintain a Ceramic Coated car here. Ceramic Coatings Make Your Car Rock Chip Resistant This one pops up pretty often as well. Sometimes people are under the impression that once they go through the whole lengthy and costly process of Ceramic coating their car that they will have a car that is impervious to damage. Well, some people do think that way, while others tend to be more realistic and go with this- they will be resistant to those nasty rock chips. Unfortunately, that one is also rather flimsy. Rock chips are usually caused by a vehicle in front of you picking up a small rock at high speeds and launching it toward your car at high velocity. Of course, all those variables can differ in many ways, and sometimes Ceramic Coating may help soften the damage because of its hardness rating. Still, realistically, it will not do much. The forces involved in the impact are so high that the rock often goes through all the layers of paint all the way to the metal plate. So to summarize - ceramic coatings will not make your car rock chip resistant. Ceramic Coatings Make A Car Resistant To Chemicals Uh, also a juicy one! People even claim that Ceramic Coated cars can use any type of car shampoo or soap. While this one has some truth to it, it is usually advertised so that consumers are led to believe that a Ceramic Coated car can resist any type of strong chemical without being damaged at all. Ceramic Coatings can resist strong chemicals to a certain degree. Still, it will weaken and degrade the more it is exposed to such chemicals. The stronger the chemical, the faster it will eat up the coating. It is advisable to use pH Neutral Car Shampoo or Soap to maximize the lifetime of the coating. If you want to learn more about pH-neutral Car Shampoos and strong chemicals, here. Ceramic Coatings Are Guaranteed To Last For Years Nothing is eternal but time. - Ceramic Coat Expert Probably some physicist said that at one point, but that is the first thing that popped into our mind when this claim came to us. People even say that Ceramic Coating is permanent. Some even go so far as to say that Ceramic Coatings are for lazy car owners. Once you do it, you are free of any obligation regarding maintaining the car's appearance. It will, from now on, be permanently beautiful! The only way to get the most out of Ceramic Coating is proper maintenance. Technically it can last forever if it is garaged, for example, a showroom car or a valuable vintage model that is not driven at all. But those are not realistic options for a daily driver, which is why you get that 'ceramic coatings last 2-5 years' note on many products. It can last that long, but it can also really last 30 minutes once you attack it with some industrial-grade chemicals and a very abrasive sponge. It all depends on how well you look after the car. A Ceramic Coated Car Is Scratch-Proof Scratch-proof means that it cannot be scratched. That is false. Period. Now, if you want to know whether it is scratch resistant - meaning it can resist scratches to some degree? Yes, they can, of course. But what is the threshold? Is it something you can rely on? Well, a Ceramic Coated car will typically resist the usual scratches you would get from driving, washing, or drying the car. Swirl marks are usually a thing of the past once you coat a vehicle with a quality Ceramic Coating product. It will not, for instance, resist keying a car. As long as the toughness and hardness rating of the coating is higher than the toughness/hardness rating of the object affecting the paint, the Ceramic Coating will most likely protect the paint. Ceramic Coatings Have Self-Cleaning Properties A Ceramic Coated car does not magically clean itself. It will, however, be due to the slickness of the coating, and its hydrophobic properties make it hard for dirt and grime to stick to the car's surface. That means that while you drive your car, a large portion of particles that would usually stick to the car would fall off due to wind resistance just by driving the car a bit faster ( e.g., highway speed ). So yes, a ceramic-coated car will have a form of self-cleaning, but you need to be more specific when saying that for it to be true. Ceramic Coatings Can Make A Car Fire Proof No, it cannot. Do not try that on your own car. You will regret it. Do not believe what you see on the internet or whatever a Ceramic Coating products manufacturer might claim regarding one of their products being fireproof. Ceramic coatings will improve the performance of the surface to resist high temperatures, but that does not mean that it will not be damaged. Washing A Ceramic Coated Car In The Sun Is Ok Well, this one is a no-no. But you just might even ask whether leaving those water beads on the car after a wash or after rain is ok. That is also a no-no for the same reason. Let us explain why! Almost all water, unless it is distilled, will contain minerals. Once the water dries in the sun and the water evaporates, it will leave all those minerals baked into the paint. These we know as water spots. Most water spot stains you will be able to wash off if the car is Ceramic Coated. Still, some will remain visible and will require compounding or polishing. That process would also eliminate the Ceramic Coating, meaning you would need to recoat the affected area. Learn how to remove water spots from your ceramic-coated car. Ceramic Coating Is Extremely Expensive It can be, depending on whether it is being done by a professional or you. It depends on the product used. It depends on the part of the world you live in. But basically, why it gets so expensive is the time, the processes involved, and all the tools used in them. Plus, the experience you get from a professional is likely not close to your own if you are an Average Joe. Ceramic Coatings Offer Better Gloss Than Any Sealant or Wax In our opinion, a good quality Automotive Wax will give the paint the most substantial shine and gloss out of all the paint protection methods. Ceramic Coating can also provide a crazy gloss to your car, but in the end, it all depends on the product used. And then, in the future - personal preference. For more info, you can check out our Ceramic Coating VS Wax VS Car Sealant VS PPF. All Ceramic Coatings Are The Same While they may seem the same to an untrained eye, they definitely are not. Anyone who has worked with multiple brands of Ceramic Coatings and is experienced with them will know that almost all Ceramic Coatings individually offer something unique to them. Check our product reviews section to see different Ceramic Coating products and how they perform in the real world. You Can Skip Preparation Work On A New Car You can, but once you put Ceramic Coating onto a car like that, all you will be doing is eternalizing its current condition for the duration of the Ceramic Coating. Apart from a higher shine, it will not help make the paintwork look better. You will need to detail a car if its paint is in bad condition prior to applying the Ceramic Coating. Follow the link if you want to learn about the whole process that goes into applying Ceramic Coating from the prep work stage all the way to a finished, successfully coated car. A Ceramic Coating Heals Damage We sometimes get asked this question, and our response is usually, 'What do you mean?' - Do you mean a Ceramic Coating will remove all existing damage on the car by 'filling' the damaged area, or do you mean that once you Ceramic Coat the car the existing damage underneath the coating will not be visible anymore? Both things are not true, but we tend to get curious. Some people might even say that Ceramic Coating dull, faded paint will restore its shine. Same answer - not true. Some might say that Ceramic Coatings Have Self-Healing Properties - they do not. What they were likely thinking of was Paint Protection Film, as it can 'heal' some minor damage by applying heat to the damaged area. Ceramic Coating has no such properties. A Ceramic Coating Easily Peels Off Ceramic Coating will not peel off but usually degrade and lose some of its strength and other properties as it is exposed to the elements, maintenance, time, etc. A human eye cannot see that degradation by physically seeing it, but instead, you will know that it is weakening by noticing a more unsatisfactory performance in its hydrophobic test. Applying Ceramic Coatings Is Easy And Simple Do not believe everything you hear or read. If the information you've got came from a trusted, reputable source - then yes, it probably is true. But consider the word reputable - we do not mean someone famous. We mean someone with a reputation behind its name, known for giving out good quality and truthful information in the past. Read and learn more about other Frequently Asked Questions about Ceramic Coatings. Let us finish with this one because we feel this one is, in fact, the biggest myth of them all. Someone might say something like, 'You Don't Need Professional Help In Applying Ceramic Coating'. Well, you do not, you can do it DIY style, and we encourage everyone to do so. We even educate people on how to do it. But if you are a novice in this area, then getting advice or help from a professional surely won't hurt! Don't get us wrong. While the process of Ceramic Coating a car is complex, it is not hard - once you know how to do it. And that is key, that you have experience actually Ceramic Coating a car, not just reading about it, watching tutorials and things like that, but actually doing it in the flesh to a real car. Then, once you have put all the things you have learned into practice and seen firsthand what it actually takes and what it feels like, and how you go about doing the whole process - then it becomes easy, or at least not hard anymore. Until then, it is hard, no matter what you think of it or how confident you are. Even if you are a first-timer and perform excellently without error, most people will fail and be discouraged by it. And that is the harsh reality. Once you know that what you are doing is not simple or easy. You are open to the idea of failing and learning from your mistakes so that the next time you do it, you will surpass the previous attempt and do better. You can click here to learn how to apply Ceramic Coating in detail. So do we have to say to all of this? Do not believe everything you hear or read or hear. If the information you've got came from a trusted, reputable source - then yes, most likely, it is true. But consider the word reputable - we do not mean someone famous, but instead, we mean someone that has a reputation behind its name, known for giving out good quality and truthful, unbiased, and unsponsored information in the past. Cheers!

An interesting question that we often get asked is whether someone should use Ceramic Coating on their windshield or any other glass surface of a vehicle. Well, let us get into the detail about why you should or why you shouldn't do that. Is using a windshield ceramic coating a good idea, or is it a waste of both time and money? Contents: Why putting wax on a windshield is both dangerous and uneconomical? But are there better ways of making your windshield water-repellant? So, what about Ceramic Coatings? Can I use those on a windshield? Which Ceramic Coating is the best for Glass Surfaces? Our Final Thoughts on the matter Let's jump in! You might have heard of some veterans or DIY-ers in the car detailing department that after you give your car a good clean that it is a great idea to wax your windshield, then let it dry up a bit, and then buff it off with a clean cloth, or a microfiber towel. Supposedly this gives the windshield water-repelling properties and you do not have to use your windshield wipers anymore because of this! Well... this is very misleading but if you ask us - it is plain and simply untrue. Dangerous even if you blindly follow such advice. Why putting wax on a windshield is both dangerous and uneconomical? While wax will provide some water-repelling properties to the windshield after it has been treated, it really won't work long-term. But more importantly - the water-repelling will not be strong enough that you could consider referring to the term 'safe driving' while in heavy rain. Think of wax as fat or grease. It might repel water, but it will collect everything else like a magnet. Dirt, dust, debris, and all the minerals rainwater leaves once the rain droplets evaporate. All of this will obscure your vision to the outside of the car and could lead to unwanted accidents. TLDR; Don't use wax on a windshield. But you might say something like "It is dangerous if you clean the windshield regularly?" And you would be right! But you would also be cleaning the wax from the windshield as well. And if you do not mind rewaxing the glass on your car after each wash which you might have to do every other day depending on where you live and the current weather conditions - then what can we say other than "Go for it!" Also, consider every time you use those wipers, it will scrape some of the wax off the windshield. If you use the windshield cleaning liquid, you will most likely completely remove the wax from the treated area. But are there better ways of making your windshield water repellant? "What about Polymer Sealants?" - is a question that we get from time to time. Well, while the polymer sealant might not attract dirt as wax would, it will get washed off with the weakest shampoo as well. So it is a better option in terms of how often you have to wash the windshield. But it will still get dirty, and you will still have to reapply it on almost every wash. So, what about Ceramic Coatings, can I use those on a windshield? We are glad you've asked! You can, and out of the three, it is definitely the best option if you want to give the treated glass some hydrophobic or water-repelling action! It is very effective and due to the chemical resistance and toughness high-quality Ceramic Coatings have - they will persist through windshield cleaning fluid and windshield wipers. To some degree though. It will weaken over time. Also as the car gets dirty, if you clean it with stronger detergents or shampoos it will not remove the Ceramic Coating just like that. Ceramic Coatings are much more resilient, provided you are using one with high quality. If you would like to learn a little bit more about the hydrophobic properties of ceramic coatings click this link here. But Ceramic Coat Expert, what do you suggest then - to use a ceramic coating on a windshield or not? We usually do not coat glass surfaces on a car, except if it is specifically requested by the customer. The simple reason for that is that it does not offer much compared to the rest of the car. The windshield Cleaning fluid is usually a strong chemical that degrades the coat gradually and windshield wipers will not damage the coating on their own with the rubber, but all the dirt trapped on them will. If you, however, want to ceramic coat your windshield or any glass surfaces on your car you can use a product like Drexler Ceramic Glass Coating as it was created to cure on a glass surface much better. It also provides amazing water repelling properties. It also minimizes water beads getting stuck on the glass surfaces of your car. a quick demonstration of how Drexler Ceramic Glass coating performs All of this will leave you with crescent-shaped streaks that trap water and obscure your vision of the road in front of you. Compared to the rest of your car, where the coating will last you years, provided you are maintaining it properly, the windshield will not provide you with nearly as much and we feel that is a huge issue that many customers will simply overlook and blame the coating itself or call out for a botched job, making them question the quality of the product in question or the integrity of the detailing shop. Summary So, all things considered, if you take all those warnings that we have mentioned above and still decide to go for it - that is perfectly ok! You just have to know that you will not get the same long-lasting results on the glass as you will on other surfaces of your car. A Ceramic Coating is still the best option for glass compared to Automotive Wax and Polymer Sealants. Which Ceramic Coating is the best for Glass Surfaces? We would definitely avoid most Ceramic Spray Coatings because while they are easier, simpler, and less time-consuming to apply, they are also much less durable and they usually do not survive any stronger chemicals or last as long. They also tend to degrade much faster when damaged by even the smallest of stimulants. So, in short - do not use Spray Ceramic Coatings for glass surfaces! On the market, you will find specialized Ceramic Coatings for Glass surfaces and they promise hills and valleys. We have tested many of those and in one sentence we would describe them as - regular Ceramic Coatings. Some excellent, some not so excellent, but all in all they performed as any other Ceramic Coating has performed - no crazy surprises there. Conclusion - do not pay extra for a glass-specific Ceramic Coating, just stick to a tested good product that you would use doesn't the rest of the car. The one surface of a car we would avoid when using Ceramic Coatings is the rubber. Most of them can even be applied on plastic surfaces even - just check the product description. Our Final Thoughts on the matter As always, do not get swayed to believe something just because you saw some ad that shows a product that does wonders. Our thoughts are to best believe results that were provided by real-world testing and get them without prejudice and are reviewed objectively without favoritism or support from sponsors to bend some of those results in one way or another. Out of the products we have tested and made a Top List of, we can confirm all of them work. Even some of those "glass-specific ceramic coatings" are decent, but not worth the extra money since we feel they do not offer anything special compared to traditional Ceramic Coatings.

We are a Detailing Shop specializing in Paint Protection, namely Ceramic Coating. Because of that, we tend to get a lot of questions and even suggestions from our customers based on their current knowledge of Ceramic Coatings. That knowledge they have is, let's be honest, mostly acquired from the internet. And sometimes, more often than not, that knowledge is less true than it is. Sometimes it has some truth to it but is wildly stretched in some awkward direction. We are here to debunk all the common ceramic coating misconceptions that circle in the industry. Lucky they came to us with that knowledge, and we had a chance to react to it and set their misinformation straight because, as with all things that do not come out as someone would expect them to, they do have a tendency to lead toward some sort of disappointment and future distrust. As with all things in life, the same applies to Ceramic Coatings and the Car Detailing Industry in general. Here we will share some of the things we heard over the years so if you, the reader happen to think those things, you will be enlightened! That is a win-win situation for both of us, for sure. Let us jump into it! What is the difference between paint correction, ceramic coating, polishing, or buffing? Why this question? Well, this one is probably the most common one we get. People mix paint correction with ceramic coating, mixing polishing with buffing. And while all those things are closely related and complement each other in some way, they are all very different things. So let us break each one of them into a separate definition: PAINT CORRECTION - this is the process where you fix damaged paintwork. It can be deep damage ( all the way to the bare metal/plastic) or could be swirl marks in the clear coat layer of the car's paint. Common processes used while performing paint correction would be touching up paint chips or deep scratches, sanding, and polishing. CERAMIC COATING - Ceramic Coating is a form of paint protection alongside others such as Automotive Wax, Polymer Sealants, and Paint Protection Film ( aka PPF ). It is a ‘sacrificial protective layer that goes on top of the clear coat layer of the paintwork of your car. It has many benefits that help maintain paint and ease cleaning. POLISHING - Polishing is the process of cutting and leveling the clear coat layer of the paint to remove micro-scratches and thus bring out the shine. You can polish a car by hand using a microfiber applicator, and the polishing liquid or an easier method would be using a polishing machine ( orbital or dual-action ). Polishing is the same as if you were to use sandpaper. The liquid used for polishing has such a fine grit that the scratches it creates are visible only under a microscope and look like a mirror to the human eye, while in fact if you were Ant-Man it would still look like an extremely scratched surface. BUFFING - Buffing a car usually refers to someone taking a microfiber towel and cleaning the surface of a car using circular motions. When someone says ‘It will buff out’ he/she refers to taking a microfiber towel, or some compound liquid, and ‘polishing’ the area to remove some dirt, surface damage, or scratches. After which, you would take a clean microfiber towel and remove the compound until the treated area is clean and shiny again. To Summarize: buffing could also be called polishing in some cases, where both buffing and polishing would be part of a paint correction process. ceramic coating, on the other hand, is a different category - paint protection. paint correction usually comes before Paint Protection is performed on a car. both Paint Correction and Paint Protection are part of the Car Detailing category. What is the use of Ceramic Coating on cars? Customers often come to us and straight-up ask us whether Ceramic Coating is even worth it, especially considering the cost. Sometimes we just plainly get tasked if Ceramic Coating is a scam. Who can blame them, there are all kinds of information out there, and the worst thing is that there are all kinds of people out there trying to make a quick profit on the backs of others. All those things leave us with mixed knowledge about things, and we are all but left to wonder what to do next and how to do it. A short but simple answer would be: Ceramic Coating will give your can a glossier and shinier appearance, and it will give it hydrophobic properties ( it will repel water ). It will also enhance its resistance to UV radiation ( from the Sun ). By creating a slick surface, dirt will not stick to the car's surface as much, and most dirt will fall off the car during regular driving. The best part is that all of the above will be provided for a very long time ( at least a year, all the way up to 5 years depending on the product used and your maintenance ). If you would like to learn more about Ceramic Coatings in general, we have a dedicated article on that topic. Is Ceramic Coating on cars advantageous? Following the previous question, this one we also get often, so let us take a look into this one as well. A Ceramic Coating does the following for your car: High Gloss Water Beading / Sheeting Increased UV protection Dirt will not stick to the car surface that much anymore Ceramic Coating compared to Automotive Waxes, or Polymer Sealants will last much, much longer, and more importantly, it will be resistant to chemicals whereas the other two will structurally fall apart when a stronger chemical is introduced. Is there any real graphene in car detailing coatings that have graphene in their name? This question became popular with the emergence of graphene coatings. People saw ads and educational videos about graphene, what it can do for humanity, and how strong it is, and naturally would come to the conclusion that graphene coatings would somehow make their cars bullet-proof, basically. That their cars would be protected somehow using science. But in reality, not many would stop and do the research needed to see how graphene coatings really work compared to how graphene works on its own. This has set some companies the perfect opportunity to cash in on that misconception and lack of knowledge. Shame on them. There is real graphene in Graphene Coatings. It is however not simply poured into a Ceramic Coating to create a Graphene Coating. It is instead infused into the Coating during production preventing it from precipitating. Even though Graphene Coatings are usually black in color, once cured, the coating will be transparent. It is also important to note that a graphene coating installed on a car will not give it the same properties that graphene has. Read our article if you want to learn more about Graphene Coatings. Would adding graphene to a clear ceramic coating increase the durability of the coating? Again, similar question. But there are all kinds of information circulating around the internet, plus if you are a creative mind, all kinds of ideas might pop into your mind. But, to make it simple: No, it would not. It might even make the Ceramic Coating in question unusable. While Graphene Coatings exist, and they are nothing more than Ceramic Coatings infused with graphene to make it arguably stronger, the infusion process is done through a chemical process when the ceramic acting is made, instead of just adding raw graphene to an existing product. So, just buying some graphene and adding it to an existing ceramic coating might actually be a bad idea because if you add too much, you might get an unfavorable finish or the graphene might degrade the quality of the ceramic coating you are using for the experiment. After polishing and paint protecting my car, what is the best way to continue cleaning it? A lot of people will straight up say that it doesn't matter. That you can wash the car with dish soap should you choose to do so, etc. While Ceramic Coatings will not degrade as quickly as Car Wax or a Car Sealant, they will still get damaged over time depending on the pH level of the chemical that is being used in the cleaning process. The best way to maintain a car with its paint protected via Wax, Polymer Sealant, or Ceramic Coating is pH-neutral Car Shampoo to avoid dissolving the protective material. While out of the three Ceramic Coating will resist wearing the most by far, it will, as well, eventually thin out to the point it loses its effectiveness. We have a detailed guide on how to maintain Ceramic Coating, so you get the most out of the product you are using. Your car will thank you for it! Why use ceramic coating instead of a paint protection film? We hear a lot that PPF ( aka Paint Protection Film ) is just better than Ceramic Coating in every possible way and that you should just use that instead. And honestly, if you are loaded with cash, just go for PPF. But there is a caveat to the situation, though. Paint Protection Film is a stronger and better method of paint protection for a vehicle. Even with that, Ceramic Coatings still come on top because they are much cheaper, ceramic coatings are more DIY friendly, and are easier to maintain, and ceramic coatings can end up lasting longer compared to paint protection films. You can learn more about paint protection film, their advantages and their disadvantages. How to remove Ceramic Coating? There are times when we are asked such a question, and we often get all kinds of different suggestions from our clients. Perhaps not that often, but still important nonetheless. We get questions such as 'Can I use bug remover to remove Ceramic Coating?' or 'Can I use Isopropyl Alcohol for the job?' and many similar questions as these two. The best way to learn is through trial and error and believe us we have tested all kinds of chemicals from heavy alkaline to heavy acidic ourselves, so you do not have to! There could be numerous reasons that Ceramic Coatings need to be removed. You might be correcting some paint and want to ensure the adhesion of old and new paint, where a Ceramic Coating will definitely get in the way of a successful job. You might want to remove a Ceramic Coating in favor of Paint Protection Film ( even though that is not necessary ). Or you simply want to remove old Ceramic Coating, which is nearing the end of its lifecycle in favor of a new one. Whatever the reason may be, people sometimes go to strong chemicals when wanting Ceramic Coating removal. This is not suggested as it might not guarantee complete removal while it may damage the paint underneath it and could also be dangerous if not properly handled. We suggest machine polishing for the job. Now, you will need a compound liquid - that is the more aggressive one compared to a polishing liquid. It is much finer and is typically used to bring out the shine in paint by leveling all the micro scratches that exist in the clear coat. It will be time-consuming, but it is the only sure way that the ceramic coating has been completely removed. And there you have it, guys! These are the most common misconceptions that we get in our shop. Let us know if there are more questions that need to be answered. Things that you are not sure of or things that you are interested in regarding Ceramic Coatings. You can reach us on our Facebook group or via email. Have fun detailing, and have fun protecting that nice paint on your car! Cheers!

Getting a new car was a milestone for me. I was ecstatic and excited and wanted my car to look new always. Obviously, that wasn't possible because, after some time, every vehicle has to go through some wear and tear. But did you know that you can slow this process, or even half it? In search of ways to protect my car, I came across ceramic coating techniques. So, the techniques seemed promising, and I decided to give them a try. After years of having my car ceramic coated, I now know how essential it is. So, here I am compiling the benefits of ceramic coating to help you understand its importance. An extra layer of protection One of the most significant benefits of a ceramic coating is that it offers an extra layer of protection to your vehicle from various causes that can damage the car. For instance, sun rays can be harmful to your car's exterior and will steal its look after some time. The ceramic coating protects your vehicle from damaging sun rays which can cause fading of your car paint. You can also use ceramic coating for the interior of your vehicle. More specifically, you can ceramic coating for leather on your leather seats, leather steering wheel, etc. Increases durability With an extra layer of protection, your car's paint job and overall exterior will become durable enough to withstand any damage. Also, the paint will look glossy even after years of use. Moreover, the ceramic coating will protect your vehicle from many physical hazards. Repels dirt and mud Ceramic coating is hydrophobic and therefore repels water from your car's exterior. Similarly, this hydrophobic coating also protects the vehicle from mud and dirt. So, after ceramic coating, you don't have to worry about your car moving on roads that have large amounts of dirt and gravel. With the hydrophobicity of this cost, watermarks on your car are no longer going to annoy you. Your car will be easier to clean I'm not saying your car will look great without cleaning. You still have to wash it to make it look as good as new. But with the top cost, cleaning will be easier than before. No dirt or mud will settle on your car, thanks to the ceramic coat's repelling quality. So no hard scrubbing while cleaning your vehicle. Find out the top 5 Ceramic Coatings we recommend by clicking here! This is the story of one of our customers and how they came to us for Ceramic Coating advice and how they started their journey in Car Paint Protection. Ultimately the question most people ask themselves after stumbling across Ceramic Coating is, "Is it worth it?". And we say - yes, just go for it! That way, you will see with your own eyes how much of a benefit it is to have on your car. And at the end of the day - you have made a conscious decision to protect your investment. Doesn't matter whether you have a 5000$ car or a 100,000$ one. Ceramic Coating is never a futile investment. On the contrary - it just might be the most important investment you can make for your car. Because the first thing that people notice about a car is what it looks like. Before they sit in it, before they drive it, before anything else, we notice what we see in front of ourselves. And with Ceramic Coating installed, you will see a beautiful, shiny, clean, and protected vehicle that looks like it has a date with a showroom. If you cannot find yourself deciding on a particular ceramic coating among the many, you are welcome to check out our article for Best Ceramic Coatings 2023, and find one that suits your needs the best! Cheers!

Coating your car with ceramic coating is probably one of the best decisions you can make for your car's paint protection. Contents: How Long Does Ceramic Coating Last? How Durable Is The Ceramic Coating? Before getting it done, one question comes to everyone's mind - How long does ceramic coating last? The answer depends largely upon the type of car owner you are. Obviously, the more you take care of your car, the more its coating will last. If you are looking for one straight answer, a ceramic coating can easily last up to two to three years. Most ceramic coatings last 2-5 years, but that number is greatly affected by the way you maintain that coating. You can read our detailed comparison of some of the top ceramic coating products. There we compare how long each ceramic coating will last, and you have a clear view of the difference in performance. A ceramic coating basically protects your car's paint against many damaging elements such as corrosion, oxidation, and erosion. Furthermore, it decreases expensive car paint correction costs. The paintwork of the car is positioned on top of sheet metal, and it consists of three layers. The first layer of the paintwork, the layer that sits directly on the metal, is primer. The second layer is the base color, the layer that gives the car its color. The third and final layer of the car's paintwork is the clear coat. This layer is the thickest of the three, and it is the layer that gives the paintwork its gloss and protects the second layer from oxidation. Even though clearcoat has UV-protecting properties, it still wears down over time due to damage of all sorts. To assist the clearcoat and help protect the whole paintwork, it is essential to place the fourth layer on top - paint protection. And our choice and recommendation of paint protection is ceramic coating. Many car owners experience their car's paint fading after a few years of vehicle purchase. Once the color starts fading, your car value starts to go down. If you do not take care of that issue right away, the oxidation in the clearcoat will become so bad that the whole clear coat layer will start to disintegrate, and even the color layer of the paint will start to crack. Once that happens, there is usually almost nothing you can do except repaint the panel in question. The best way to halt your car's paint from fading is to get a ceramic coating on it. How Durable Is The Ceramic Coating? Various factors decide how long a ceramic coating will last: The quality of the coat and preparation before application on a vehicle How often is your car used The road condition on which you usually drive your vehicle. Tar from the road, gravel amount, and potholes significantly affect ceramic coat's longevity The weather condition of your area How often do you get your vehicle cleaned or washed, and what chemicals do you use for it How protected is your vehicle when parked; is it in a garage or out in the open Involvement of vehicle in an accident or you changed the color Here you can learn more about how we test ceramic coatings and which categories we score. This way, you will get a clear understanding of how a ceramic coating works and all the ways that it can be damaged. Based on these factors, we can easily say that a ceramic coat will be good enough to protect your car for three years on average from the day of application. This time can be greatly extended if you take into consideration the things noted above. It can also be decreased if you simply do not care for your car. That is one common misconception that people have when it comes to ceramic coatings. Customers tend to believe that once a car has been ceramic coated, especially if it was a top-quality product, they do not have to wash their car anymore or that the paint cannot be damaged at all. Learn more about various myths that surround ceramic coatings by clicking here. Also, by using cheap car shampoos or by visiting a car wash often ( since they tend to use the cheapest car shampoo to decrease expenses ), you will be hitting the ceramic coating with strong acidic or alkaline products that can damage the coating depending on the quality of the coating, of course. You can read more about why it is important to pick the right car shampoo for your car by clicking here. Keeping all those factors in mind, once you've coated your car with a ceramic coating, you can be free of the stress of car damage due to most of the environmental factors for a very long time. Cheers!

Who else doesn't want a car that looks great for a long time? However, maintaining your car is a tedious task. But if you opt for a ceramic coating on your car, keeping your car looking fresh will be much easier. A ceramic coating is a solution that protects the exterior of your car from external paint damage. This solution can bond with your car's paint and give it an extra layer of hydrophobic protection. Sounds interesting, doesn't it? Now you're ready to protect your vehicle with the ceramic coating, but you may be wondering about the average cost of ceramic coating. Stop worrying anymore because here is the answer. Several factors influence the price of ceramic coating. These factors are as follows: The condition of the paintwork: When applying a ceramic coating, a protective layer is added over the current paint, putting the paint in perfect condition. So if you have recently painted your car or if your car is brand new, the process will be easier. Therefore, you will benefit from comparatively lower labor rates. The size of your car: Obviously, the size of your car matters a lot. The bigger your vehicle is, the higher the charges will be. Depending on the size of the car, one bottle ( typically 50ml ) will not be enough to cover the whole vehicle. You will expend a significantly larger amount of other material in the preparation process. And, there is time. To some time is the most expensive currency and that is usually the one factor that can be a deal-breaker depending on the size of the vehicle. The type of ceramic coating you choose: There are two different types of ceramic coatings available in the market: commercial-grade and professional-grade ceramic coating. Depending on these factors, the average cost of a ceramic coating can be anywhere between $15 and $3,000. That may seem like quite the range but it really isn't that simple. If you would like to learn more about why that pricing can vary so greatly we suggest you read this article, where we explain what determines the price of ceramic coating in detail. But we still need to give at least a short explanation. The reason is that the commercial-grade Ceramic Coatings that anyone can buy cure differently than most professional-grade coatings. Namely, most professional-grade coatings require special UV lamps that activate the coating and enable it to cure properly. Those coatings tend to be thicker and harder than commercial ones. That is the main reason that makes them very expensive. If you would like to get your car ceramic coated by a professional, then we suggest typing"ceramic coating near me" into Google and checking your local area for a certified shop with a good reputation. Now the other reason that determines the pricepoint is the equipment needed to coat a car properly. Again, if you want a clear view of what the whole ceramic coating process looks like from start to finish and all the different tools you need to perform it, you can read this article. But, for a shorter explanation, the main equipment is the UV lamps ( if we are talking about the professional-grade coatings ), and they are huge and expensive. And in some cases, you would need several to speed up the process. The other equipment you would need is all the microfiber towels, great quality cleaning equipment to prepare the car for the coating, degreasers, a dual-action polishing machine, or an orbital buffer ( depending on your preference, because they do the same job in a slightly different way ), all the polishing and compounding liquids that are used to detail the car to a gloss finish. All the attachments that are used in the polishing process cost a lot of money. You could say, "Well, I will just get a pack of microfiber applicators off Amazon and I'll do it by hand!". Well if you have tried polishing a car by hand only once, you would never say something like that because you'd know that even on a small-sized vehicle it would take several hours and your hand would fall off. To be honest, if you did the polishing process by hand, it would most likely be a two-day job, at least. Not everyone can afford to work 24/7. And the most expensive thing that you need is - shelter. A garage or anything of that sort would ensure the car is not affected by the elements. The sun, rain, heck, even a slight breeze could ruin a Ceramic Coating job. And you need a steady supply of water. Again, some people suggest that you could take your car to a friend's house, or one of those automatic car washes. But... This whole process, even with all the tools and even when you know what you are doing, will take you several hours. If the paintwork prior to the coating is in bad condition, you are looking for days. Preparation is key, and every detail is important. Every detailer knows that. It is not called car detailing for no reason. If you want to go for the cheaper solution, you can buy one of the do-it-yourself ceramic coating kits. Before using these kits, however, keep in mind that they will not be as effective as a professional coating. Not only that, but you will likely never be able to do a job as a professional would. Since with those you'd be the one doing all the work the cost is less, of course. You can get great quality DIY ceramic coatings for around 75$ up to 100$. There are even more expensive ones than that, of course. If you want to learn which do-it-yourself ceramic coatings we suggest, you can read this article here. Just keep in mind that if you opt to do it yourself, you will also need all the tools and conditions we've mentioned above. Even though we do recommend DIY ceramic coating products and we encourage our readers to use them - you simply will need some practical experience before you can do a perfect job as will all things in life, we suppose! So, stop wasting your money and time and leave your car to the ceramic coat experts. You can blindly trust us for exceptional results because we are professionals and exceed your expectations. Cheers!