Best ceramic coating product?

[geckoRuss]

Hi All,

As the title reads, I am looking to find the best possible ceramic coating product money can buy. I have tried looking through the search, but all that’s getting pulled up are detail shops and not the product itself. Thanks in andvace!

[335i54n]

pretty sure those are dealer only (ie, serum light vs ultra). otc ones are consumer grade and crystal serum light is a pretty reputable one with some of the gyeon products as well

[TboneS54]

I hate this question. No, you don't need the "best ever" coating. Quality, enthusiast or "pro-sumer" type peoduct like Gyeon range or carpro et al will more than suffice. The final look will be more determined by your paint correction/prep.

[omasou]

I use Gyeon. Easy to apply, works and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

The crazy expensive stuff is just that. I also don't buy into the "warranties" and longevity claims (5-7 years).

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1809358

[Mrproper86]

Honestly, the adam graphene ceramic coating is 50$ and is at easy as to put as regular wax if not better. It beads amazingly and last a long time.

[tracer bullet]

Originally Posted by Mrproper86

Honestly, the adam graphene ceramic coating is 50$ and is at easy as to put as regular wax if not better. It beads amazingly and last a long time.

I don't disagree. As a note though their "graphene ceramic coating advanced" in the little bottle would have the highest % of the magic chemicals in it and last the longest. It's I think a little over $100 but they always have things on sale. It's probably the most work to put on though.

Odd post / question. The "best" is probably the longest lasting, but also the hardest. Maybe start with some of the sprays that last a year and work your way up. Or just do a spray 1-2 times a year and call it good.

[eforty6_m3]

I've had excellent experience with GTechnic CSL and EXO. Both in application and protection. But, yes, this is a fairly subjective topic.

[MADBMWX5MC]

I have used Armor Shield IX Ceramic Coating and had no issues. Actually, all my wheel barrels, external CF parts and some internal CF parts are currently coated with this product.

[eliphil]

Car pro reload silica spray is cost effective and shines like a ceramic coating. Easy to apply and probably only needs a few times per year

[sharkymcpeterson]

I’m using ethos ezpz ceramic coating, anyone have experience with that product?

[lens]

I had a friend do a stage 1 paint correction etc and apply a spray on ceramic coating that lasted quite a bit (about 8 months before it started to wear off) that was through winter too.

Afterwards during the spring, he just popped by and applied another top coat to maintain it for another year.

[Smooth6]

I've got a diamond in the rough for you. It's called niasol I've used it on my last two cars. It's good stuff.

[Dochere2]

Unfortunately I don't have a vehicle to vehicle comparison but in the two photos, the SUV is Gyeon Mohs Evo and the boat is Adam's. Between the two I'd go Mohs Evo. That said, I've been using CQuartz for years. While it is a "thicker" application, the Mohs Evo is so damn easy to apply and works so well I was like f'it on this latest SUV. That X5 pic was taken after a few days in the rain, on a campsite, with all kinds of shit falling on the car. Hard to beat. Adding a layer of Can Coat makes it pop even more, though I have not done that on this one (yet).

[Nettles]

Gtechniq but I also love Gyeon

[syfotoz]

I used Gtechnic CSL, Gyeon Mohs Evo, and just recently tried DIY detail 3 year. They all had good results. The gyeon mohs is easy but you should use another type of applicators cause I think the one it comes with soaks up a lot for some reason.

[Dochere2]

Originally Posted by syfotoz

... The gyeon mohs is easy but you should use another type of applicators cause I think the one it comes with soaks up a lot for some reason.

Thought I was the only one! Indeed, the applicator leaves a lot to be desired.

[DanG]

I use Groit’s 3 in 1 Ceramic wax. Lasts one year. Easy application.

https://www.griotsgarage.com/polish-...SACEgK7zfD_BwE

[JB34]

Over the last 10 years I have had Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra or Crystal Serum Ultra Black applied to my cars. The latter leaves a better finish.

As for durability, I kept my 540i Touring for 4 years and that had Ultra applied and there was no noticeable degradation in protection.

Having said that, I had Kamikaze applied to my M3 Touring and although expensive, I think it has a noticeably better finish than the Gtechniq coatings.

Jas

[Nettles]

Originally Posted by JB34

Over the last 10 years I have had Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra or Crystal Serum Ultra Black applied to my cars. The latter leaves a better finish.

As for durability, I kept my 540i Touring for 4 years and that had Ultra applied and there was no noticeable degradation in protection.

Having said that, I had Kamikaze applied to my M3 Touring and although expensive, I think it has a noticeably better finish than the Gtechniq coatings.

Jas

Please post pics of the touring. To prove it has a better finish obviously

[JB34]

Originally Posted by Nettles

Please post pics of the touring. To prove it has a better finish obviously

Not the best photos but hope it helps.

[Baap540]

Project Farm on YouTube did a video on it recently.

[arsunic]

Disclaimer: cars are garaged

I've had ceramic coat on my cars and won't go without it, ever. Opticoat was done on my 2019 Q5. Helps prevent scratches while washing and makes washing a breeze. Twice a year I put hyper seal maintenance spray on it. Still beads up like when it was first done. Glass and wheels were also don't and still beads and make cleaning a breeze.

These next cars, since they're black, the shop I go to recommended a graphene coating that's amazing for black... Super wet/gloss look. Artdeshine.

Wife had a black kia Sorento and current car, black Audi Q8 etron also coated all around.

My weekend car, Z4 m40i, just picked it up yesterday.

I can do contactless washes with the setup I did at home for the majority of washes. Have spotfree rinse as well. I think that's a must for any at home wash setup. Rinse it and forget it.