What is the best ceramic/nano glass coating for a first timer?

[ArnoldLayne]

They literally make it when someone orders like chipotle burrito bowl.

According to PA, it has 4 years of shelf life and 2 years when opened.

I assume that is just educated guess, but yeah, PA says expect 2-3 days delay before shipment goes out due to it has to be made fresh when they receive an order from germany.

Hmm that would be interesting that they make it as someone orders it. I wonder how they manage that.

So I take it you order the burrito bowl instead of the burrito because you are afraid of carbs from the tortilla :-)

[ronkh57]

Since you ordered 4 boxes I have to ask..what is the difference between the Viking and Cosmic coating? Which one should one pick?

I am trying to figure out the difference between the two.

Honestly don't know. I have both. I think the cosmic is "harder.

[choijw2]

So I take it you order the burrito bowl instead of the burrito because you are afraid of carbs from the tortilla :-)

Hahaha what if I get burrito bowl with tortilla on the side?

Nah but I have celiac and shouldn't eat anything with gluten

[ArnoldLayne]

Honestly don't know. I have both. I think the cosmic is "harder.

Harder? How do you determine that? Or is there available data for the hardness of the coating?

So what would make one pick Cosmic over Viking or vice versa? I haven't seen any tangible difference in terms of the specifications so wondering how one would go about making that decision.

[LaFawnduh]

Harder? How do you determine that? Or is there available data for the hardness of the coating?

So what would make one pick Cosmic over Viking or vice versa? I haven't seen any tangible difference in terms of the specifications so wondering how one would go about making that decision.

They actually quote a hardness level for cosmic, not Viking. Could be different but seems like Viking is more targeted at colder climates whereas I am in SoCal. Viking seems to have more silica/titanium which probably will shine more but cosmic is also a bit cheaper.

[ronkh57]

Harder? How do you determine that? Or is there available data for the hardness of the coating?

So what would make one pick Cosmic over Viking or vice versa? I haven't seen any tangible difference in terms of the specifications so wondering how one would go about making that decision.

Faith?

[custmsprty]

I am leaning towards the PA coating myself after seeing the ease of application and the finished work on spray's Nissan Rogue.

I probably would be doing this in late Sept/early Oct when the outside weather is humane (its 113 outside now and you could bake a pizza in it)

So here are my questions for customsprty regarding PA coating.(or anyone else for that matter who has done this already)

Viking or Cosmic?

1 coat or 2 coats(like PA recommends)?

I am assuming I have to buy the spritz that goes along with it.

Does the PA Viking/Cosmic come with the necessary applicators or suede mf cloths for application or do I have to buy them separately? If so what kind of applicator?

Anything else I need to complete this job?

Your answers and previous knowledge is much appreciated.

You don't need all that extra stuff.

I did my GC in the garage in June in Fla. with the high heat and humidity and it applied like a dream, we're talikng 100+ degrees and 90% humidity, it can't get any worse any where else LOL and no issues. That was with Cosmic 2 step. I did my Rogue outside in December when the sun is low in the sky and it was not on my vehicle so all was good. I machine applied all step with my Rupes da's.

[ArnoldLayne]

You don't need all that extra stuff.

I did my GC in the garage in June in Fla. with the high heat and humidity and it applied like a dream, we're talikng 100+ degrees and 90% humidity, it can't get any worse any where else LOL and no issues. That was with Cosmic 2 step. I did my Rogue outside in December when the sun is low in the sky and it was not on my vehicle so all was good. I machine applied all step with my Rupes da's.

Thanks. So how do you maintain or refresh your coating? Also is that coating safe for a rinse less wash like ONR W&S or ONR W&W?

You sure about the highlighted part? :-) I'll give you the humidity part but it is pushing 113-115 past few days here and humidity which is normally 10-15% is now at 40-45% because of monsoon season.

Don't have a garage and just covered parking space so I won't even attempt it atlas after Labor day and mostly early Oct when its nice outside.

You do a quick detail outside for 20-30 min at 7 pm and you want to take a 2 hr nap afterwards. Its that ridiculously hot.

So Cosmic is the one to use then over Viking? What is a 2 step thing?

[Blackalak]

So back to the original posting are we able to make a poll out of this??

[ArnoldLayne]

So back to the original posting are we able to make a poll out of this??

Not sure if it will be a poll. And even if it is a poll, it will be a poll of 'Best ceramic/nano glass coating for a first timer sold by PBMG' would be the most appropriate title for the poll.

Couple of people have product suggestions they cannot discuss here for that reason.

I found at least one other product that fits the description but alas...can't discuss or mention its name.

At least to me, the poll would be a spurious one because everything available in the market to the consumer will not be in the poll.

I found two products so far that fits the bill and perfect for first timer for ease of application. One is being carried by AG's sister site and the other one is outside the purview of discussion because of aforementioned reasons.

Just my two cents on the poll idea.