Looking for recommendation on ceramic coating and some maintenance questions

[BrianJ]

Looking at switching to ceramic coating over the winter. This will be my first go around with ceramic coating. Application will be done @ ~70 - 80 degrees.

Place: Phoenix, AZ. Temp ranges from 30 - 120
Cars: Daily; One parked in garage and one kept outside. Both have paint film protection.

Was looking at:


CarPro UK w/Gliss
CarPro CQuartz w/Gliss
CarPro UK w/another layer of CarPro CQuartz
CSL/EXO combo


For my location, what would be the best of the rest? When do I need to apply ceramic coating again? Do I need to buff out or can I wipe down with IPA or eraser and apply another layer?

Also, from 'wash' perspective, I use Optimum no rinse w/wax or Ultima WW+. Can I continue to use these to wash after the ceramic coating is applied? What do I need to do for 'up-keeping' of the coating and how often? I see CarPro has reload. Is Gtechniq liquid crystal the right one if going the CSL/EXO combo?

Thanks.

[The Guz]

Looking at switching to ceramic coating over the winter. This will be my first go around with ceramic coating. Application will be done @ ~70 - 80 degrees.

Place: Phoenix, AZ. Temp ranges from 30 - 120
Cars: Daily; One parked in garage and one kept outside. Both have paint film protection.

Was looking at:


CarPro UK w/Gliss
CarPro CQuartz w/Gliss
CarPro UK w/another layer of CarPro CQuartz
CSL/EXO combo


For my location, what would be the best of the rest? When do I need to apply ceramic coating again? Do I need to buff out or can I wipe down with IPA or eraser and apply another layer?

Also, from 'wash' perspective, I use Optimum no rinse w/wax or Ultima WW+. Can I continue to use these to wash after the ceramic coating is applied? What do I need to do for 'up-keeping' of the coating and how often? I see CarPro has reload. Is Gtechniq liquid crystal the right one if going the CSL/EXO combo?

Thanks.

Can’t go wrong with either of these. Pick either and you will be fine.

A coating needs to be polished off prior to another coating. In most cases one will need to polish at the 1-2 year mark.

Each line offers a “maintenance” spray sealant. CarPro has Reload and GTechniq has C2V3. You can use them every now and then if you wish.

You should decon wash it at least once a year.

Plenty of more information on the forum about coatings.

[Jon TDS]

On your last question, no. As these products leave wax or gloss enhancers, it will disrupt the coating's properties. Use McKee's n914 or wolfgang rinseless for your rinseless washes.

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[acuRAS82]

On your last question, no. As these products leave wax or gloss enhancers, it will disrupt the coating's properties. Use McKee's n914 or wolfgang rinseless for your rinseless washes.

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Wolfgang also has gloss enhancers, but probably not that much. I would think N-914 is recommended.

[BrianJ]

Thanks. Out of the combos listed, which would last the longest?

[The Guz]

I would not get to hung up on which will last the longest. Durability will vary on how the vehicle is maintained and the environment it is exposed to.

As I mentioned in most cases one will need to polish within 1-2 years.

[BrianJ]

Sorry... more more question. Re: Towels to wipe off the coating

Are the suede towels recommended or can I use any short nap microfiber (ie. Costco) towels? Throw away after all sides are used to wipe off?

[The Guz]

Edgeless 300 from the rag company. Save the costco towels for coating wheels but not paint.