SIO2 Spray Coating Help

[bfenne]

Sorry for the re post. I was not sure how to move the post to the more appropriate area. Again my apologies.

For the love of God my heads gonna explode!...lol I have been searching and researching with an effort not to become a product chemist or expert. I am just an old school average Joe who bought a new vehicle with prepped naked paint, trim and glass. I would love to enter into the world of coating technology for my daily driver. That said I am not looking to stock my garage with a ton of products designed for multiple surfaces. I would like find a very versatile product that can be used on many different exterior surfaces and I realize durability may not be the same on all surfaces from said product. It would still be better than wax in my mind.


I want a sio2 coating product that can be sprayed on any vehicle exterior dry surface / applicator pad and applied like by hand to paint, glass, plastic, wheels, moldings/trim . Is that asking to much?...lol I have been looking at Gyeon Can Coat but there has to other products in this category that are true SIO2 spray coatings.


These manufacturers do not make it easy to compare ingredients, ingredient percentage, product capabilities and application. Whats to hide??? Sure would eliminate the frustration and confusion. Maybe some one should come up with a cross reference chart for these coating products to show product grade, surface material compatibility, type application...etc, etc. Any way I want to say THANK YOU for everyone who responds and contributes there knowledge, experience and wisdom for all in all the posts on the forum daily.

[kevincwelch]

If you want a no brainer SiO2 coating that can be used on multiple surfaces that is easy to apply, takes no skill, will give your vehicle a great look, then look no further than Gyeon Wet Coat, CarPro HydrO2 or McKees Hydro Blue. It doesn't get any easier than that.

Durability is poor - 1m for a DD, 3m for a car that isn't used much.

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[Boudin]

Blackfire spray SiO2 coating coming soon, can be used as booster or standalone. Also, Carpro Reaload.

BLACKFIRE SiO2 Spray Sealant (https://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-sio2-spray-sealant.html)

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[bfenne]

Thank you "Kevincwelch & Boudin"!

I appreciate the feedback.

[kevincwelch]

If you're looking for more durability and a little bit more detailing effort, Can Coat is a great "gateway drug" into the coating world. AFAIK, it isn't designed for multiple surfaces (at least not on label), but it is very easy to apply with a microfiber and very easy to buff away. It requires more prep of the paint and more attention to detail (lighting, angles of view -- all to avoid high spots), but it is fairly user friendly and will last 6-9m.

[Eldorado2k]

@kevincwelch. Have you tried Meguiars Ultimate Fast Finish? If so, do you think it’s worth a mention with these products?

I have a can of it, but I’m interested to hear your thoughts since you seem to have more experience with these.

[kevincwelch]

Gulp. Haven't tried it yet! But it looks like it's as easy to apply as Cancoat. Durability and hydrophobicity are the benchmarks.

Anyone want to test it out with me?

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[The Guz]

I've used Meguiar's Ultimate Fast Finish and Gyeon CanCoat. As easy as UFF is to apply, CanCoat is just as easy but in the long run CanCoat outperforms it. Longer and more durable protection. Not to mention more aggressive water behavior that stays around longer.

[Eldorado2k]

I've used Meguiar's Ultimate Fast Finish and Gyeon CanCoat. As easy as UFF is to apply, CanCoat is just as easy but in the long run CanCoat outperforms it. Longer and more durable protection. Not to mention more aggressive water behavior that stays around longer.

How long did you test Ultimate Fast Finish before it failed?

[Eldorado2k]

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[Eldorado2k]

...So much for that comparison. Maybe someone who has both Cancoat and Ultimate Fast Finish can test them both out and let us know how they compare in a real life head to head test.

I’d be more than happy to do it, but I only have 1 of the 2 products on hand.

[bfenne]

Thank you all,

Under solid advice from trusted forum members I am waiting for Can Coat to arrive. I see that McKees 37 has a teaser posted to which some feel it may be Can Coat's first competitor. Kind of like electronics, always something new coming out. Do you pros find that new products provide enough advancement to switch or typically small changes to provide the ability to market something new and remaining relevant?

[KBsToy]

Thank you all,

Under solid advice from trusted forum members I am waiting for Can Coat to arrive. I see that McKees 37 has a teaser posted to which some feel it may be Can Coat's first competitor. Kind of like electronics, always something new coming out. Do you pros find that new products provide enough advancement to switch or typically small changes to provide the ability to market something new and remaining relevant?

From a hobbyist there is always something new coming out. Find out what works good for you and use...

I have McKees paint coating on our cars and it works for me.... NOW Nick comes out with something else :)