Is Graphene the next big thing for coatings?

SPS is PDMS which is silicone. PDMS when compared to many other base components like SiO2, has a lower thermal conductivity, thus lowering the absorption of heat. This reduces the chances of substances reacting on treated surfaces. The slickness/smoothness of PDMS reduces the ability of ice/snow from sticking onto surfaces. This was on there site or Art de shine.


Adams is a normal ceramic with graphene added Guz post good stuff above.

Two different takes to using the latest and greatest I’m sure there are pros and cons of each. Don’t think you would go wrong either way.

I have always used Cquartz UK prior. For some reason IT had a better darkening effect on paint it looked very good and it had good water behavior at a great price point every year I would lightly polish and recoat and I was pretty happy all the way around with UK.

The Adams Graphene product just came at a lower price point $75 for 60ml on sale and it was easier to apply. Adams has more glossy look and less darkening effect but just a breeze to put on. SPS is a little out of my range. The hardest part is try to use up the 60 mls. If Adams crosses the $100 mark I don’t know if I would have purchased I think they were smart coming it at a good price point.

I would still recommend UK to anyone it’s a proven product. Above 85 degree it increase in difficulty a wee bit but nothing to bad.

who’s doing the test panel ethos vs Adams vs SPS vs Mr Fix graphene.
 
I’m on east coast here is some beading shots during this tropical storm
 

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That beading looks nice but then again Zaino beaded like that 15 years ago. I`d be more concerned about durability and self cleaning ability. So far, IMO, the self cleaning ability of ceramics is overstated. I`m not saying that ceramics or graphene are bad, just overhyped.

Based on one youtube video, the Adams graphene is quite resistant to washes.
 
wannafbody said:
That beading looks nice but then again Zaino beaded like that 15 years ago. I`d be more concerned about durability and self cleaning ability. So far, IMO, the self cleaning ability of ceramics is overstated. I`m not saying that ceramics or graphene are bad, just overhyped.
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skin was good stuff I would have thought they would have had a new version with a little extra durability by now it just took so long to apply mohs then skin. Skin is based from PDMS so maybe it has to in be involved in the formula to get above the 110 degrees.

are u guys topping SPS or just letting it fend for itself I prob gonna try not to touch it until October or November if I can keep my hands off it
 
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My findings so far, applied it roughly 2-3 weeks ago and has been 600 miles.

SPS graphene had the most darkening/gloss effect. CQUK was pretty close. SPS graphene has stayed pretty slick so far. SPS graphene did water spot just like the rest of the coatings. SPS actually does pretty well at darkening trim and making it bead.
 

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wannafbody said:
Be interesting to see how 845 fairs against the coatings.
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not looking good for 845. its still beading quite nicely but i can tell the contact angle isnt as aggressive and i can see it falling off early. also the first day i applied it, 845 had the "sweats" and looked really bad.
 
The Guz said:
Doesn’t look as tight as SPS or even Skin from gyeon.
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I always looked at Skin as the nuttiest beading and water behavior I`ve seen. Remarkably entertaining to play with beads. Too bad it didn`t go the distance.


William_Wallace said:
are u guys topping SPS or just letting it fend for itself I prob gonna try not to touch it until October or November if I can keep my hands off it
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From May 2019 thru December 2019 my SPS was fending for itself; started adding the Graphene Detailer after infrequent washes from December 2019 up until I polished it off a few weeks ago.
 
I’m interested in graphene so I appreciate all the sharing going on here. Here’s a less popular coating Nanolex SiShield, alone vs topped with SiSplash. Its spray topper can applied on wet or dry panels and brings slickness and gloss. No advertised contact angle or hardness rating but it darkened my paint and the suede applicator cured stiff.

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Very cool saw nanolex max was released was considering. I think the best thing about my recent experience applying graphene coatings was how much easier it was than normal coating
 
William_Wallace said:
Very cool saw nanolex max was released was considering. I think the best thing about my recent experience applying graphene coatings was how much easier it was than normal coating
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Yeah that does sound good. SiShield had to be removed within a minute and optional second coat needs to be applied right after. So realistically it’s working in small 2’x2’ sections around the car.

Max is a pro product, you’ll need help to get a bottle to play with unless you’re a pro
 
Unless you are a pro, the most important aspect to a coating for me is the application process. It needs to be user friendly.
 
46 mins in on GTechniq on graphene. Was asked a couple times skimming through.


I am not a fan of these torture test but here are a couple of Adams.

Bug remover killing the Adams graphene spray coating.


This guy compared both Adams spray coating. Kudos to him for the amount of washes he did.



One other thing to mention is that there have been some complaints of the Adams graphene ceramic paint coating causing streaking on the trim. Adams has since changed their mind and has now asked to wipe down plastic trim to avoid streaking and blotchy spots. Their video and included instructions are incorrect. Their site is correct.
 
Good info Guz. I just checked out DG video guy made a few good video liked the setup. My coating is staying very clean it could be placebo effect or low miles or the fact that my last ceramic coat was topped so many times it lost self clean with toppers
 
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