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    SiO2 Ceramic Spray Sealant comparison test

    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:







    Middle Roof - The Coating Lite Wannabes


    Near-Rear Roof - The Maintenance Sprays



    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.
    Last edited by acuRAS82; 07-03-2020 at 11:31 PM. Reason: Added CarPro Essence prior to Spray Sealants

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    Re: SiO2 Ceramic Spray Sealant comparison test

    Very nice! Looking forward to your updates.
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    Re: SiO2 Ceramic Spray Sealant comparison test

    Anyone know the durability of the Wolfgang Spray Coating?

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    Re: SiO2 Ceramic Spray Sealant comparison test

    Look at you go! Nicely done.

    In for updates!

    Thanks for taking the time to do and post this!
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    Re: SiO2 Ceramic Spray Sealant comparison test

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

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    Re: SiO2 Ceramic Spray Sealant comparison test

    Nice test. Good variety of sealants


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    Re: SiO2 Ceramic Spray Sealant comparison test

    Quote Originally Posted by Coatings=crack View Post
    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.

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    Re: SiO2 Ceramic Spray Sealant comparison test

    Quote Originally Posted by Sizzle Chest View Post
    Look at you go!...
    Heh heh...+1, that`s what I was thinking too

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    Re: SiO2 Ceramic Spray Sealant comparison test

    Quote Originally Posted by acuRAS82 View Post
    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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    Re: SiO2 Ceramic Spray Sealant comparison test

    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:




    Below is video of the first rain the vehicle has endured, after a week+ of drought.
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    Since videos don’t always come out great, below are some pictures all taken within a ~20 second time period:








    And then one pic once the rain stopped:




    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.
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    Re: SiO2 Ceramic Spray Sealant comparison test

    Thx I was looking forward to fenylab test

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    Re: SiO2 Ceramic Spray Sealant comparison test

    Quote Originally Posted by William_Wallace View Post
    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.

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    Re: SiO2 Ceramic Spray Sealant comparison test

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

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    Re: SiO2 Ceramic Spray Sealant comparison test

    Quote Originally Posted by wannafbody View Post
    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!

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    Re: SiO2 Ceramic Spray Sealant comparison test

    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.

 

 
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