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    Will a nano ceramic or glass based paint coating create a better shine then wax?

    I understand a paint coating will last much longer, but if the surface preparation is done properly, will a paint coating produce superior shine, gloss and depth over a high quality wax or sealant?

    Please share your thoughts!

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    Re: Will a nano ceramic or glass based paint coating create a better shine then wax?

    Hmmm, this is a big question. As you have stated, if the prep work is the same, the look of a high quality glass coating will be different from a premium wax. Waxes tend to give the paint a deep wet look, the coatings have an extreme level of gloss, think candy apple. They both have their place.

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    Re: Will a nano ceramic or glass based paint coating create a better shine then wax?

    So generally speaking, a coating will provide a high gloss appearance versus a wax which will be more of a wet look with maybe more depth. I realize this is an individual preference, but I prefer the high gloss personally.

    What about sealants?

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    Re: Will a nano ceramic or glass based paint coating create a better shine then wax?

    Yes

    Some ceramic coatings contain ingredients that are more reflective than the paint they are applied to

    One example is CQuartz UK

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    Re: Will a nano ceramic or glass based paint coating create a better shine then wax?

    Color and type of paint may change how a coating will look. I recently applied the Blackfire coating to a metallic grey Mazda3. On that paint, I didn't notice the coating looking much different from other waxes and sealants I've applied. It looks good, just not noticeably different.

    If I was to apply the same product to my black metallic car or my wife's maroon metallic vehicle, I may see a great deal of difference.
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