NEW DP CERAMIC Collection launch.

**PA DETAILER** · 04-23-2021, 11:29 AM

https://www.autopia-carcare.com/specials1.html

**Setec Astronomy** · 04-23-2021, 04:41 PM

That looks pretty interesting at first glance, particularly that graphene coating that last 4 years...taking it at face value, anyway.

**William_Wallace** · 04-23-2021, 04:58 PM

Good job palm beach/ago

**Pats300zx** · 04-24-2021, 06:25 AM

Pretty excited for this. I have been using DP products since they were released back in 1998. Very happy to see that they are jumping into the ceramic game.

**Setec Astronomy** · 04-24-2021, 07:50 AM

I was browsing a little at AGO this morning, I haven`t been there in ages, I see Mike Phillips did a test car with the graphene coating, he advised the owner not to go to touchless washes because they are too harsh...not sure how much of an endorsement that is for the chemical resistance of the coating.

**TonesGTO** · 04-24-2021, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy

I was browsing a little at AGO this morning, I haven`t been there in ages, I see Mike Phillips did a test car with the graphene coating, he advised the owner not to go to touchless washes because they are too harsh...not sure how much of an endorsement that is for the chemical resistance of the coating.

I believe he was advising that because of the aluminum trim. I also had issues with both my Audi and VW with touchless washes clouding the anodized trim.

**Setec Astronomy** · 04-24-2021, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by TonesGTO

I believe he was advising that because of the aluminum trim. I also had issues with both my Audi and VW with touchless washes clouding the anodized trim.

Yes, he did specifically talk about the trim but he also said "...if the data about this coating is factual and accurate - this coating will do a great job of protecting the paint and my guess is this car will still glisten and look amazing as long as the coating/car is hand washed and dried." (emphasis mine)

**wannafbody** · 04-24-2021, 03:03 PM

I`m still not sure that graphene isn`t more hype than substance.

**acuRAS82** · 04-25-2021, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy

Yes, he did specifically talk about the trim but he also said "...if the data about this coating is factual and accurate - this coating will do a great job of protecting the paint and my guess is this car will still glisten and look amazing as long as the coating/car is hand washed and dried." (emphasis mine)

Maybe Mike meant that the car will begin to look less nice once automatic washes (particularly brush) are used?

Either way, would be great to get clarification over on AG. I’ll try to ask on his review page if someone hasn’t already.

**Older** · 04-25-2021, 12:01 PM

Being the Devil`s advocate here.

Has there ever been a product reviewed on AG that wasn`t the best thing since sliced bread?

**wannafbody** · 04-25-2021, 12:09 PM

Mike`s reviews are pretty much user reviews to sell a product or demonstrate technique. That`s fine, everyone understands that. He rarely gives any type of long term feedback.

**PA DETAILER** · 04-25-2021, 01:32 PM

Nice product line, but nothing i really want to try at this time.

**Coatings=crack** · 04-26-2021, 03:35 AM

Originally Posted by wannafbody

Mike`s reviews are pretty much user reviews to sell a product or demonstrate technique. That`s fine, everyone understands that. He rarely gives any type of long term feedback.

I hope he got 16k for doing it

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**Setec Astronomy** · 04-26-2021, 05:43 AM

Originally Posted by acuRAS82

Maybe Mike meant that the car will begin to look less nice once automatic washes (particularly brush) are used?

The way I read it he was specifically talking about touchless washes.

**dgage** · 04-26-2021, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by Coatings=crack

I hope he got 16k for doing it

That was in the back of my mind when seeing ALL of the Mike P. DP “reviews” after they released DP. At least we know about that situation clearly and Mike P adds value to AGO.