SiO2 Ceramic Spray Sealant comparison test

[acuRAS82]

I figured “why not?” after correcting the X5 M. Roof was coated, polished with WG Finishing Glaze, then wiped with Kleen-Strip Prep-All a few times for prep, then CarPro Essence with Gloss Pads..

The two coats of applications for each product occurred on 6/10/20 and 6/11/20.

Front Roof - The Easy Applicators:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200703/78fa0d540729feb2b2b6463faeb79e85.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200703/c64f51c80deff6a8654575d9e4134c6a.jpg




Middle Roof - The Coating Lite Wannabes
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200703/52b6d2f28c62b5e6900887b738fe773f.jpg

Near-Rear Roof - The Maintenance Sprays
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200703/abb9da8da049701dbc7200816dd95eea.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200703/d6f3ee270b1e3a3f8c6bd0f9920fdede.plist
NOTE: The far back roof/spoiler is wearing KK Infinite Wax like the rest of the vehicle... not part of this spray sealant test.


Fast forward 3 weeks to 7/1/20, after being a garage queen with occasional travel, the car had its first bath with CarPro Reset. The short videos after washing don’t show much to takeaway besides strong properties from all products. No rough weather yet.

Front:
https://youtu.be/G_-D4Aj-Cos

Middle-Back:
https://youtu.be/HE2b4lY8lKM


I plan to add my application experiences soon, despite being applied to very small areas.

I’ll add occasional updates. I may add a larger field onto another roof as part of a separate, parallel test since there were some I wasn’t able to fit on here (GG 3-in-1, DPC Armor, Overcoat, some Polish Angel).

Thanks for reading.

[tom p.]

Very nice! Looking forward to your updates.

[wannafbody]

Anyone know the durability of the Wolfgang Spray Coating?

[Sizzle Chest]

Look at you go! Nicely done.

In for updates!

Thanks for taking the time to do and post this!

[acuRAS82]

FYI, I forgot that I applied these on Essence, initial post is updated.

[Coatings=crack]

Nice test. Good variety of sealants


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[acuRAS82]

Nice test. Good variety of sealants

Ya know, I thought of you specifically when I knew I had a lack of space and omitted 3-in-1 due to it still had the seal on the top. I could have used the far back spoiler area but water acts so different on that angle.

[Accumulator]

Look at you go!...

Heh heh...+1, that`s what I was thinking too :D

[Coatings=crack]

Ya know, I thought of you specifically when I knew I had a lack of space and omitted 3-in-1 due to it still had the seal on the top. I could have used the far back spoiler area but water acts so different on that angle.

I haven’t used nowhere near the amount you’ve used but it’s a winner. It’s what i use and recommend for all my friends cars. Mine still see’s cosmic mainly but for price and performance considered it might be the best.


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[acuRAS82]

Update 7/9/20 (1 month):

Only about 1 week of not being a garage queen, but it was a week of low to mid-90s highs, so that counts for something. No further washes besides the one posted above.

Reference:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200710/92288f5f85c6bcb9de38437d8d2107f1.plist
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200710/781c2d7a3e914a1b13cbee6f3498c673.jpg


Below is video of the first rain the vehicle has endured, after a week+ of drought.
YouTube (https://youtu.be/QnVpv4yWmtQ)


Since videos don’t always come out great, below are some pictures all taken within a ~20 second time period:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200710/4391b1b7041a42208e992835162afddb.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200710/43979afad3c80d13b8bdd03f3f081c1e.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200710/fb3cbd14d3283dac81417c083a5d3950.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200710/34ad58bd8854b3d87470f92b2cefe868.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200710/0a7347523736d3125a1676933d24dbb4.jpg



And then one pic once the rain stopped:
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200710/29369d997225cde5769963f2bdf8abf1.jpg



Only a few takeaways for me:

1) Feynlab isn’t looking as good as the other 3 heavy hitters, particularly compared to IGL which some have wondered how they compare. I’m still rooting for Feynlab due to price, maybe it will age well.

2) Although the front roof can’t be assessed in these pics, WG CSC, as seen on the strip on the right side of the moonroof seems to still be a little better behavior than VS1. Nothing major, but a slight lead especially when viewed in person.

Everything else seems like good performing, fairly new spray sealant performance to me.

[William_Wallace]

Thx I was looking forward to fenylab test

[acuRAS82]

Thx I was looking forward to fenylab test
As for an informal update, Feynlab is still looking the least impressive of the heavy hitters in its row, and it’s not even doing as well as it’s adjacent counterpart (Remax).

Of this current test, Feynlab is the surprise and will probably warrant a good shake and a new test spot somewhere.

[wannafbody]

I`d like to see this type of test with some larger panels and a taped control strip for a reference.

[acuRAS82]

I`d like to see this type of test with some larger panels and a taped control strip for a reference.
I look forward to checking it out!

[lloydrm]

Nice thread, great comparisons.
Do you notice a significant difference between these coatings and the paste waxes, so far?
I recently read a thread of your comparing waxes (very nice, btw) and it does not seem like you get much more (longevity, self cleaning ability) from these coating. But maybe I am missing something. Or maybe I just like waxes.