Will a ceramic coating hold up to Midwest winter?

[Rsurfer]

Really ? I have both and to be honest Hydro2 lasts way longer and I don't have to do it every week. Are you thinking of ECHo2? That's the one used for waterless wash.

My bad, yes was thinking about Ech2o.

[BudgetPlan1]

Optimum wa smy 1st choice but I read good reviews on the Uber so it was a possability.

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[SYMAWD]

I had Cquartz on my Civic and never washed it in the winter. After 2 winters, it was still holding up fine.

[Klasse Act]

Well its been said by people who do this for a living but its all about how you maintain your car as far as washing it, plain and simple. Proper wash techniques are the MOST IMPORTANT thing you can do to keep the swirls away.

BTW, why did you top KSG? I ask because I used KSG for a long time and loved the gloss I got from it, then I came here and topped everything, LOL! Applying that 2nd coat of KSG, 12 hours later, really made the paint GLEEEEEM!

[Payton34]

Well its been said by people who do this for a living but its all about how you maintain your car as far as washing it, plain and simple. Proper wash techniques are the MOST IMPORTANT thing you can do to keep the swirls away.

BTW, why did you top KSG? I ask because I used KSG for a long time and loved the gloss I got from it, then I came here and topped everything, LOL! Applying that 2nd coat of KSG, 12 hours later, really made the paint GLEEEEEM!

The carnuba wax give a deeper wet look

[Klasse Act]

The carnuba wax give a deeper wet look

But wears away pretty quick compared to KSG. This said, DO NOT TOP A COATING with a nuba.

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[chet31]

My coating is about to enter it's 4th Wisconsin winter. 10K miles/year garaged. It's not smooth to the touch, but it's still shiny. I actually think cold temps help preserve coatings and sealants, chemical reactions are much slower at cold temperatures.

[WillSports3]

Well road salt doesn't react if there's no water in terms of corrosive properties. Just like limestone. Technically, a car covered with with salt and frozen outside for the winter will have the least amount of damage from the salt.

[evo77]

I've had several coatings on my vehicles and I'm pretty much done with them. You're still getting traffic film on the car that eventually needs to be buffed off. And by doing that, you're also removing the coating. Shows up especially on white paint.

Interesting observation.

I was going to apply CQUK on the hatch door of our mini van to see if cleaning is easier during winter. It's the one panel that gets plastered with the most contamination and road film. Even after claying and a fresh coat of sealant, cleaning becomes more difficult after a few weeks.

[kevincwelch]

I've been using coatings on our cars since 2013, and I am convinced that they hold up better through the winter months than sealants or waxes. Obviously some sealants and waxes are better than others, but the coatings -- at least in my experience -- have made maintenance of the vehicles easier. The one issue I've had with coatings (and this is mitigated by some toppers) is water spotting. Depending on your level of motivation, it can be a challenge to get out there in the freezing weather and clean your car after every rainstorm or snow storm.

Waxing is definitely fun and rewarding, but I don't think I'll ever go back to something less than a coating.