09-27-2017, 04:56 PM | #1 |
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Best Ceramic Coating Product for Newbie
Anyone have recommendations for a ceramic coating that is easy to apply and has small probability of screwing up (if you follow the directions)? Thanks.
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09-27-2017, 05:51 PM | #2 |
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Just ordered some GTechniq Crystal Serum Light... watched this video:
Doesn't seem that bad...I'm pretty hand with a random-orbital polisher though so I'm not worried. Will be my first time applying. More worried about the time spent doing actual paint correction and decon |
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09-28-2017, 06:35 AM | #3 |
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10-02-2017, 10:42 PM | #4 |
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Based on some recommendations from other members, I’m giving adams ceramic coatings a whirl. A little pricier than some, but it’s a name I trust.
http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-cera...ating-kit.html |
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10-03-2017, 11:02 AM | #5 | |
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10-03-2017, 01:34 PM | #6 | |
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I haven't heard of any rebranding but a quick google search revealed this to be a myth. Your experience may vary, but I've always regarded their products as top tier. I'm not familiar with GTechniq but it looks like the $75 version is just the coating. The kit is around $115 (maybe cheaper elsewhere, didn't look too hard). Cheaper for sure but I can't speak to any direct comparisons. Let us know how you like it. |
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10-03-2017, 01:52 PM | #7 | |
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And sorry, Adam's just strikes me as a consumer product - something Prosumers and Pros do not use. I will check out the 2Addicts thread to learn more... |
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10-12-2017, 08:39 PM | #8 |
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Cquartz is pretty easy if you follow instructions. Some complain ceramic coated cars have problem with water spots but I haven't seen it. However both my cquartz rides are garage queens. I just put Ammo Reflex on daily subaru. So far I really like it. By far the easiest to apply.
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10-12-2017, 10:45 PM | #9 |
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My local detailer recommends Gtechniq crystal serum "black" as the top of the line best in class offering. I'll probably go with that when my m2 arrives. He also does ceramic pro.
On my e92 m3 I have OptiCoat. I've been happy with it also. Nice candy coat like gloss, and very easy to wash. Stuff doesn't stick and the car appears cleaner even when dirty. Another detailer in my area swears by the Kamikaze coatings. |
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10-14-2017, 06:20 PM | #11 |
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gtechniq black is crystal serum with exo over the top of it. it is what I will be having done to my BSM when it arrives in around 2 weeks. no smoke being blown. the results are some of the best out there for hydrophic properties and looks.
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10-15-2017, 07:20 AM | #12 |
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I would give the Nanolex SIShield a go as well into this group it's going to hold up well for 1-2 years.
On the "light"/diy version expects the compromise to be easy of use for less protection. |
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10-16-2017, 10:11 PM | #13 |
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Actually ended up trying Gyeon MOHS q2:
http://www.esotericcarcare.com/gyeon-mohs-pro-kit/ It was easy to apply 2 coats on a Sunday followed by a layer of Cure before work today. Once again time will tell, but the gloss was pretty striking. |
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10-18-2017, 10:10 AM | #14 |
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I have had both CQuartz Finest and Opti-Coat Pro done on numerous vehicles. Both are great, but the CQuartz had a bit more of a hydrophobic layer I feel like.
I will be doing GTechniq Crystal Serum Black probably this time around. I like to see/compare various products. My really good friend is my local go-to guy for detailing/coatings/PPF and he has graduated from Opti-coat->CQuartz->GTechniq over the years. Between him and his partner, some of the best looking paint I've ever seen on a car - hands down. |
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10-23-2017, 07:24 AM | #18 |
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my car is being picked up Thursday and having suntek ppf to the front with gtechniq crystal serum and eco v3 on top (cs black). I will report back how it turns out
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