Need recommendation for first-time ceramic coating, and a couple application questions

[joebruin77]

Hey, everyone,
I would love a recommendation for a ceramic coating that is user-friendly and relatively easy to apply. I have never applied a ceramic coating before, so I am looking for a coating that is appropriate for a newbie to coatings. I was thinking of Adams Graphene Ceramic Coating or Technician's Choice Graphene Ceramic Coating. But I am definitely open to other suggestions.

Also, I don't have a garage to apply the coating in. My plan is to wash and polish the paint the day before. Early the next morning, I will give the car a quick wash and final paint prep wipe down. I figure I will have about 3 hours in the shade before the sun starts to hit the car in my driveway.

1) Is 3 hours enough time to apply a ceramic coating to the entire car?
2) Assuming rain is not in the forecast, will the coating cure without any problems if parked outside after application and if the sun hits it after application?

Thank you,
joebruin77

[The Guz]

Get yourself a bottle of the new Gyeon CanCoat Evo. Here is my review of it. You will have to order it elsewhere as it is not available at AGO yet. But the new Gyeon coatings are outdoor friendly. Gyeon does recommend using Cure if the car will stay outside. Depends on the weather in your area.

Review - Gyeon CanCoat Evo (https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/130524-review-gyeon-cancoat-evo.html)

[dlc95]

Optimum Gloss Coat. My favorite for many reasons.

[Coatingsarecrack]

Yeah as Guz said i’d look into the Gyeon coatings Mohs, Pure or CanCoat if applying outside.

Heard good things about the Adams but would stay away from Technicians choice. Did not fare well in Chicago Auto Pros testing.


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[Paul A.]

Gyeon Can Coat!

[Desertnate]

Good coating recommendations so far, so I won't bother with others. I use CQuartz UK most of the time, but don't think it would be a good option for an outdoor application.

As for weather conditions. While you might not see rain, what happens overnight? If you get a lot of dew, I'd still be nervous even with an application of Cure.

Also with the Cure, I'd recommend mixing it 1:1 with water to make it easier to apply.

[joebruin77]

Get yourself a bottle of the new Gyeon CanCoat Evo. Here is my review of it. You will have to order it elsewhere as it is not available at AGO yet. But the new Gyeon coatings are outdoor friendly. Gyeon does recommend using Cure if the car will stay outside. Depends on the weather in your area.

Review - Gyeon CanCoat Evo (https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/130524-review-gyeon-cancoat-evo.html)

Thank you for the suggestion. I saw your videos on Cancoat and also Cquartz Lite. They were super helpful and informative.

The Cancoat application reminds me of my experience with applying Meguiars Fast Finish. It seems to flash so fast that you can barely see the product. My only concern is if this would make it hard to make sure you have complete and even coverage, since you can't really see where the product is on the paint. Then again, it is so easy and fast to apply that I could easily apply a second coat, which would cover any small areas I accidentally missed.

[The Guz]

Watch this one as well. Gyeon recommends and applicator is using it outside.

The Adams Graphene Spray Coating is easy to use but it won’t be as durable as CanCoat.

Q² CanCoat EVO - YouTube (https://youtu.be/miOM_y30aHw)

[dgage]

The Cancoat application reminds me of my experience with applying Meguiars Fast Finish. It seems to flash so fast that you can barely see the product. My only concern is if this would make it hard to make sure you have complete and even coverage, since you can't really see where the product is on the paint. Then again, it is so easy and fast to apply that I could easily apply a second coat, which would cover any small areas I accidentally missed.
This was my thinking as well. CanCoat is a good product and should be even better with the new Evo version based on what I’ve read and The Gus’s videos on the Gyeon coatings. My CanCoat is too old now so I’ll be picking up CanCoat Evo in the spring to always have in hand.

[Coatingsarecrack]

Shine Supply just release their Relock product which also can be used outside. Supposed 1year durabilty…. Looks to be a CanCoat competitor.


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[PaulMys]

I asked Mike (The Guz) this same question about 3-4 months ago for my friend and co-worker that wanted to coat his new Bronco, and he gave me a handful of suggestions.

My friend looked at Mike's list, and chose Poorboy's coating. Neither of us had ever applied a coating, and I can tell you with all certainty that it was EASY to use. And the slickness was insane. (Just like Mike told me it would be).

:)

[The Guz]

I asked Mike (The Guz) this same question about 3-4 months ago for my friend and co-worker that wanted to coat his new Bronco, and he gave me a handful of suggestions.

My friend looked at Mike's list, and chose Poorboy's coating. Neither of us had ever applied a coating, and I can tell you with all certainty that it was EASY to use. And the slickness was insane. (Just like Mike told me it would be).

:)

Good choice. How’s it holding up?

Only downside is it needs to cure indoors.

[joebruin77]

Get yourself a bottle of the new Gyeon CanCoat Evo. Here is my review of it. You will have to order it elsewhere as it is not available at AGO yet. But the new Gyeon coatings are outdoor friendly. Gyeon does recommend using Cure if the car will stay outside. Depends on the weather in your area.

Review - Gyeon CanCoat Evo (https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/130524-review-gyeon-cancoat-evo.html)

One last question, Mike. Your suggestion of the new Gyeon Evo coatings looks perfect, since they can be applied outside. I am thinking of trying either One Evo or Pure Evo and then topping with Cancoat Evo. Since I have never done a coating before, do you suggest I start with One Evo and then once I get the hang of it, try Pure Evo in the future? Or is Pure Evo user-friendly enough that I could start with Pure Evo?

Thanks!

[The Guz]

One last question, Mike. Your suggestion of the new Gyeon Evo coatings looks perfect, since they can be applied outside. I am thinking of trying either One Evo or Pure Evo and then topping with Cancoat Evo. Since I have never done a coating before, do you suggest I start with One Evo and then once I get the hang of it, try Pure Evo in the future? Or is Pure Evo user-friendly enough that I could start with Pure Evo?

Thanks!

Any of the new Gyeon Evo coatings are user friendly. I have not used the new One Evo but the video seems fraught forward for application on Gyeon’s YouTube channel.

Be sure to get a kit that includes Cure as Gyeon recommends it for their coating when applied outside.

[PaulMys]

Good choice. How’s it holding up?

Only downside is it needs to cure indoors.

Really well.

Yeah. We coated on a Saturday morning, and then it sat in the shop until Monday morning. [emoji1303]


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