Originally Posted by
lonewolf41
I am just a simple vehicle owner, not a pro like most probably are here. When you say coating, what kind of product is that. Are we talking a wax? Sorry for the basic question, but it is hard to discern what is what and what to use with the thousands/tens of thousands of different product types and brands I see.
TIA
I`m no pro, I started off just like you a few years ago. A coating is an SiO2 (Silicon dioxide) based product that adds years of protection to the surface of your clear coat.
A lot of people think these coatings are not user-friendly as they require the paint to be free of silicon, wax, and sealant. The paint should also be fully corrected (no scratches, swirls, or marring). I personally found the coatings very easy to work with (protection is a must e.g. gloves at a minimum).
It all depends where you want to draw the line (cost, time, appearance, durability).
The most cost effective would likely be a sealant/wax like Finish Kare 1000P or Collinite 476s, but these should be applied every 3-6 months.
The most time effective would be CarPro Hydro-Foam or CarPro Hydro 2 has it is simply sprayed on the surface and pressure washed off, but these need to be applied every 3-6 months
The best appearance is really up to the eye of the beholder, but I`d say products like Pinnacle Souveran and Wolfgang Fuzion or even P21S, but these should be applied as often as desired.
The best durability will always be a ceramic coating, I`ve only personally tried a few out but really like Wolfgang Uber Ceramic Coating, but your paint needs to be pristine.
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