A new product

[JSFM35X]

You know, I was thinking about it and I think I need a new product to coat my car with.

I hope that's something I can get excited about detailing my car.

So I'm looking for suggestions. Looking to try something that has the possibility of being better than everything else I have tried.

Better as defined by me:

1. Not hard to apply
2. Super hydrophobic (self cleaning)
3. Looks great
4. Topper not required
5. Not too expensive (Using the EXO as a baseline of normal price for coating)
6. Has to be something that has a thumbs up from someone I trust.

Open to suggestions. If nothing gets me going, I may just run the Viking coat and the white alabaster through the winter. My lease is up 3/16 and I will only consider buying it if they give me a cant walk away from it kind of deal. They never do

My cars look great, and I take good care of them, but they are driven.

 

[Ronkh]

Viking coat looks good to me.

 

[SYMAWD]

It sounds like you described Cquartz. Reload is not needed.

 

[RaysWay]

I say you try and find a pro coating on the black market. That should make things exciting. I believe GTechniq has one that has to be sanded off if you ever want to remove it.

 

[The Guz]

I say you try and find a pro coating on the black market. That should make things exciting. I believe GTechniq has one that has to be sanded off if you ever want to remove it.

Sounds like a good idea. I see one guy using sapphire v1 ceramic coating on a facebook detailing group.

 

[JSFM35X]

Looks great but for me the topper is necessary to get the look and in the bitter cold winter I cannot use it as a drying aid as the wax in it will get funky in the sub zero.

I love the look and hate the extra work. Plus it does not release dirt like the other coatings. But, if I lived in Florida, I would use it all the time. Or Cosmic.

Viking coat looks good to me.

 

[JSFM35X]

Sounds like a great idea, and since its a lease it wont be my problem for too long!

maybe just try some bowling alley urethane? I mean as long as were sanding.

I say you try and find a pro coating on the black market. That should make things exciting. I believe GTechniq has one that has to be sanded off if you ever want to remove it.

 

[JSFM35X]

Perhaps, I used the original cquartz and was unimpressed with the beading. It also made my white paint darker with I did not love on white.

I know they have UK now, so perhaps.

It sounds like you described Cquartz. Reload is not needed.

 

[silverfox]

Sonax PNS sealant looks great and actually releases dirt and stays clean better than any coating I've tried. Just a thought. So does FK 1000p.

 

[Medicscott]

PBL is beyond awesome. Hydrophobic, easy to install, looks beyond mint. Search this site and AutoGeek and you'll see tons and tons of pictures.

 

[tropicsteve]

it's a lease that you'll probably not purchase, so I wouldn't lose any sleep over it. i'll have to go with ron Polish Angel Viking Coat 50 ml.:

 

[JSFM35X]

I have used that. It's great. Looking for a new product or experience. Something better that what ice used before.

Sonax PNS sealant looks great and actually releases dirt and stays clean better than any coating I've tried. Just a thought. So does FK 1000p.

 

[JSFM35X]

I have that already. In fact it's on the car now.

it's a lease that you'll probably not purchase, so I wouldn't lose any sleep over it. i'll have to go with ron Polish Angel Viking Coat 50 ml.:

 

[XxBoostinxX]

Sonus ION Paint Coating. Super easy to use, goes on and wipes off just like Viking Coat, super slick, and lasts up to a year. I honestly think this is one everyone should try. Not really sure if it's really a coating or not.

I do love PBL V1 and will be trying V2 eventually. V1 was very easy to use and would buy it again.

I liked the Wolf's Chemicals coatings and wish they were still offered at ACC. Hard body is super slick, but it can be finicky if you put it on to thick.

I like 22ple also, but it is a little bit harder to apply.

 

[4u2nvinmtl]

FK1000P!

I'm on my fourth layer and its blinding. People say it looks "white" (pure gloss) lol. I love the look.

...beat Accumulator to it!

P.S. Haven't tried my Sonus Ion so I can't recommend it, but it seems to meet the criteria if it has to be a "coating"...

 

[jrock645]

Sonus ION Paint Coating. Super easy to use, goes on and wipes off just like Viking Coat, super slick, and lasts up to a year. I honestly think this is one everyone should try. Not really sure if it's really a coating or not.

I do love PBL V1 and will be trying V2 eventually. V1 was very easy to use and would buy it again.

I liked the Wolf's Chemicals coatings and wish they were still offered at ACC. Hard body is super slick, but it can be finicky if you put it on to thick.

I like 22ple also, but it is a little bit harder to apply.

For $30 to do 6 cars, there's no way it's an actual coating...

 

[RDKC]

For $30 to do 6 cars, there's no way it's an actual coating...

From Autopia's page for Sonus ION Paint Coating.

This amazing product isn't quite a traditional paint sealant, nor is it a true quartz-based coating. It blends the best protective attributes of a coating, with the ease-of-use you demand from a synthetic sealant.

Been eye-balling it and PBL. Still have a while before I have to pick though.