Ceramic Coating Selection Help...

**Casebrius** · 03-23-2019, 08:55 AM

I’ll be applying my first attempt at a ceramic coating Tuesday. Can the masses suggest one that is user friendly and quality? I know there are a ton of them out there right now. It will be put on a properly corrected Alpine White BMW 5 series. Cost is lowest concern. Thanks

**wannafbody** · 03-23-2019, 09:22 AM

Ease of use...Mothers or Adams. McKees is more of a standard application coating.

**atgonzales** · 03-23-2019, 10:16 AM

Think I`m done messing around with coatings, final thoughts...

Great read from a great forum member

**Mike lambert** · 03-23-2019, 10:18 AM

Kamikaze Miyabi, nice long working time.

**Dan** · 03-23-2019, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by wannafbody

Ease of use...Mothers or Adams. McKees is more of a standard application coating.

Haven’t tried Adams but agree with mother’s for spray wax like application or McKee’s for a traditional coating that is super easy to apply.

**Casebrius** · 03-23-2019, 10:42 AM

Are the high end price ones like Migliore or GTechniq any better than cheaper options?

**The Guz** · 03-23-2019, 02:06 PM

You have quite a few options.

For starters if you have a product like CanCoat. Not a full blown coating more like a lite version of a coating. It will give coating like performance but it won`t have the longevity. User friendly product and overall a great product.

From using quite a few coatings here are some of my thoughts.

Optimum Gloss Coat - probably the easiest coating to apply. For me it`s overall performance was a bit lacking.

Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light - Like Gloss Coat it is easy to apply and user friendly for a first timer. It does not have the hydrophobic performance (tight water beading) like other coatings but it sheets really well. Topping it with Exo takes it to another level adding that nicer water behavior. Exo is just as easy but it takes a little more due diligence to level it out.

Cquartz UK 3.0 - This latest version is much more user friendly that the previous formula. It performs well and I would consider giving it a shot for a first timer. Cquartz TiO2 is similar but I would say a tad more user friendly. Either of these topped with Gliss is also a nice option.

22ple VX Pro2 - This one is user friendly with a nice forgiving flash time. Seems like a nice performer although I have only had it for a few months. For a maintenance product I would stick with their VS1 and skip Finitura.

Gyeon Syncro - Although easy to apply it just doesn`t have the lasting power for long term protection from my experience.

If you were asking for recommendations, I would say give CQUK 3.0 (optinal topped with Gliss), 22PLE VX Pro2 (HPC looks like a winner as well) or the Gtechniq twins a go for a first timer.

Originally Posted by Casebrius

Are the high end price ones like Migliore or GTechniq any better than cheaper options?

In some cases yes. There are too many factors to consider when it comes to overall performance. Sometimes taking a leap of faith is a good thing.

**tom p.** · 03-23-2019, 03:20 PM

Yeah, the 22ple HPC is e-z in terms of applicaiton. I think it`s going to be a winner in terms of longevity, certainly is so when it comes to a BIG gloss.

**Casebrius** · 03-23-2019, 07:17 PM

Thanks all! I think I`ve decided on the Kamikaze line. Are there any discount codes or Autopian discounts? Thanks!

**The Guz** · 03-23-2019, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by Casebrius

Thanks all! I think I`ve decided on the Kamikaze line. Are there any discount codes or Autopian discounts? Thanks!

You are going to have to order elsewhere as this product line is not sold through Autopia. Esoteric carries it but I have no idea if there are any discount codes.

FYI detailed image has 25% off until tonight if you are interested in 22ple HPC.

**T-man143** · 03-23-2019, 10:21 PM

Sale does not apply to 22PLE products

**The Guz** · 03-23-2019, 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by T-man143

Sale does not apply to 22PLE products

They were included. From the email they sent out. Sale is now over.

**T-man143** · 03-23-2019, 11:39 PM

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**T-man143** · 03-23-2019, 11:47 PM

The Guz but if I buy them separately it does give the discount.Wierd

**The Guz** · 03-23-2019, 11:51 PM

Ah now I see. You are right the kits are generally not available with any discount codes. Individually they are. DI figures the price is somewhat good with what is included in the kit.