Ceramic Coatings

[backinblue]

Ceramic coatings are becoming more popular to protect your car's paint vs. traditional wax. I have just purchased some and will try it soon. I also see that some of these are also marketed for marine use. Curious if anyone has tried this on a painted hull. So far I have only used Awlwash and Awlcare and I am sure that Awlgrip will claim that nothing else should ever be used. With the apparent ease of application and claimed durability of ceramics, I'm tempted to try it. Anyone have any real-world experience?

 

[mvweebles]

This guy does all sorts of compare videos. Recently did this one on ceramic coatings. I forget the winner.

https://youtu.be/uYxKQwZah1s

 

[tiltrider1]

I was given a spray on bottle of a new ceramic coating. I used it on my shower. I see no difference. I used it on 1/3 of my car. I see no difference. I plan to try it on the boat but I am not very hopeful.

 

[RonR]

I am a fan of the Flitz products. I use the ceramic coating on the painted topside/hull and even the windows. In the PNW it helps shed the rain, and last longer than Rain-x on the glass. I do notice that after 5-6 washings its gone.

https://www.flitz.com/flitz-sealant/

 

[PM]

Not as good as the advertising.

pete

 

[Xsbank]

The ceramic guys say that the paint must be "corrected" and there must be zero contaminants including waxes or other surface stuff before its applied. The fancy car guys swear by it. They are trying to get me to coat my old Porsche but this plague is getting in the way so I can't report yet.

 

[BruceK]

Some locally manufactured exhaust risers have a ceramic coating.

 

[backinblue]

Not as good as the advertising.

pete

Is anything? lol

 

[RonR]

I would like to try one of the higher end products one of these days.
Prob do just the transom and see how it holds up.

https://ceramicboatcoatings.com/

 

[READY]

The link to the video features pretty girls, action footage and numerous unsupported statements/claims about the benefits. But no explanation or evidence. Is there a reason for that?
I will stick to tried and proven polishes that are reasonably priced and easily applied.

 

[RonR]

The link to the video features pretty girls, action footage and numerous unsupported statements/claims about the benefits. But no explanation or evidence. Is there a reason for that?
I will stick to tried and proven polishes that are reasonably priced and easily applied.

Fair enough.
But the car turned out incredible. Almost a year now, just wash it and go. Its no garage queen, parked outside and daily driven.

 

[backinblue]

Fair enough.
But the car turned out incredible. Almost a year now, just wash it and go. Its no garage queen, parked outside and daily driven.

Did you use that same Ceramic Pro product advertised for boating? Any prep to the car first, like stripping wax or anything?

 

[RonR]

Did you use that same Ceramic Pro product advertised for boating? Any prep to the car first, like stripping wax or anything?

Local shop did it for me when the car was new, light buff and used the Ceramic Pro for Cars. If the car lived inside I probably would not have done it.

https://ceramicpro.com/ceramic-coating-for-cars-ceramic-pro/

For what it cost I am very happy with the results. Its lasted a full year so far with no waxing. Dirt, Tar, Pollen do not stick to it. Its easy to wash. I know its not going to last forever and its no match for the 3M clear film.

 

[backinblue]

I just did a DIY ceramic spray coating on my SUV. Product is NexGen. Time will tell, but so far I'm a fan. Easy to apply and nice slick finish.

 

[rhack]

Poly Glow

A friend had a guy sell him on doing Poly Glow. The guy washed the 54 ft boat for two days, let it dry and applied 3 coats. Boat looks new after 72 hours of cure. I plan to get mine done. It is a lot of work, but looks great and they say last two years

 

[Comodave]

A friend had a guy sell him on doing Poly Glow. The guy washed the 54 ft boat for two days, let it dry and applied 3 coats. Boat looks new after 72 hours of cure. I plan to get mine done. It is a lot of work, but looks great and they say last two years

Just be aware when it dies you have a bit of work stripping it off.

 

[BruceK]

A friend had a guy sell him on doing Poly Glow. The guy washed the 54 ft boat for two days, let it dry and applied 3 coats. Boat looks new after 72 hours of cure. I plan to get mine done. It is a lot of work, but looks great and they say last two years

One TF member reported huge difficulties getting it off when it oxidized,and I think had to repaint the boat. Of course it may have been applied because the boat needed painting to start with but be careful. Hopefully Tom chimes in with his experience.