Ceramic Coating

[CON VERT]

OK, here we go , had the car done last year, sorry Elton, but your just too far away buddy , looks good and am happy with the results , but u still need to clean & polish etc, tree sap , etc, I have found that detailer mists etc, are not all that great, some even being a little streaky etc, I found this product on the net & was wonder if anyone has used it on Ceramic Coating etc and what were ur results, or does anyone know of a good products to use on CC cars ! of course I am extremely lazy, so easier on & off would be the best, Elton, please chime in if your have some stuff u know !

Thanks Everyone , G>
https://adamspolishes.com/shop/exterior/waxing-and-glazing/adam-s-new-ceramic-boost-2-0-16oz-kit.html

[55 HD]

I heard peanut butter works an a lot of things. But I would trust Elton would suggest something else.

Been a long day Glen.

[CON VERT]

So does Coconut Oil Larry, LOL,

U been choppin wood ?

[WTF]

OK, here we go , had the car done last year, sorry Elton, but your just too far away buddy , looks good and am happy with the results , but u still need to clean & polish etc, tree sap , etc, I have found that detailer mists etc, are not all that great, some even being a little streaky etc, I found this product on the net & was wonder if anyone has used it on Ceramic Coating etc and what were ur results, or does anyone know of a good products to use on CC cars ! of course I am extremely lazy, so easier on & off would be the best, Elton, please chime in if your have some stuff u know !

Thanks Everyone , G>
https://adamspolishes.com/shop/exterior/waxing-and-glazing/adam-s-new-ceramic-boost-2-0-16oz-kit.html

have you tried Poor Boys Spray and Wipe?

https://www.amazon.ca/Poorboys-World-Spray-Wipe-Waterless/dp/B0002UQAK2

I use the stuff on the paint, polished aluminum, chrome and glass.....and I even use it on the cook-top in the kitchen

[CON VERT]

Not yet Tim, been using a bunch of Chemical Guys stuff, they opened a store Pickering , their products are just not up to snuff ! but using any kind of detailer so far has been fruitless ! but for $14 bucks its worth a try, Thanks, G>

[WTF]

Not yet Tim, been using a bunch of Chemical Guys stuff, they opened a store Pickering , their products are just not up to snuff ! but using any kind of detailer so far has been fruitless ! but for $14 bucks its worth a try, Thanks, G>

I've been using the stuff for years....I usually do a 12 bottle order from eshine and it lasts a while

I kid you not....I use it on my cooktop in the kitchen....the stuff would get rid of bird shit on hot paint with ease.....and then one day I've got some baked-on crap on my cook-top and the kitchen stuff was doing squat so I went out to the garage and got the Poorboys....and whammo....done

the stuff works on all surfaces

[Mustang4]

I have ceramic coating on my 2018 and have been using AutoGlym Detailing spray and water. Bird crap and bugs and such just wipe off with a microfibre when I spay with water, perfectly clean. I use the AutoGlym (from Canadian Tire) infrequently but it always does a nice job. Works well on my 1991 which has conventional waxes and polishes on it.

[Styrofoam04]

Adams car shampoo is good one, so is CarPro Reset. its pH neutral and leave no residues or waxes so its great for ceramic coatings

Others are:
Optimum Car Wash
Meguiar's Hyper Wash

For a Rinsless wash Mckee's 914 doesn't have any gloss enhancers.

You want a wash that leaves nothing behind. You also don't need any toppers (waxes, sealants) it kinds defeats the purpose of the coating.

[CON VERT]

I just picked up some Adams Boost for Ceramic Coating, will give a test run when it warms up !
https://adamspolishes.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/d/adams_polishes_ceramic_boost_2.0_16oz.jpg

[Screw]

I just picked up some Adams Boost for Ceramic Coating, will give a test run when it warms up !
https://adamspolishes.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/a/d/adams_polishes_ceramic_boost_2.0_16oz.jpg

Local pick up or online ?

[CON VERT]

I picked it up at the car show ! there is a Supplier in Burlington ! I'll post his info !

[CON VERT]

https://showandshine.ca/product/adams-new-ceramic-boost/

Not Burlington, info above !

[FABMAN]

My Mustang and X5 are both ceramic coated. I generally use 3D products detailing sprays and waterless wash. No streaks and seems to work well.

May try some of that poor boys spray and wipe as it sounds impressive.

[Mustang4]

3D products group ( Burlington site) sells Feynlab products as well and they have an excellent detailer spray just for ceramic coatings.

Another good detail spray for ceramics is Gtechniq, which is the ceramic brand on my car. It is available at Bad Dog and E-Shine. I just ordered some.

[Toxix]

Hey Mootang!
Long time man, what is your vehicle Ceramic Coated with currently? And which car are we talking about?

[CON VERT]

ELTON ! LOL, been a while bro, C-S 11 , & it's on this 17277https://scontent.fyyz1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10155423_892270020839179_783093639249581877_n.jpg? _nc_cat=100&_nc_ht=scontent.fyyz1-1.fna&oh=fb7c112d921c6db4e3c692474f1e9b59&oe=5D8C676A

[Toxix]

ELTON ! LOL, been a while bro, C-S 11 , & it's on this 17277

Sure has man, been keeping busy doing the detailing thing now. I see you changed rides up a bit too.
Glad you went with a Ceramic Coating. This is pretty much all I do now in terms of work.

The Adams stuff is alright. Fairly newly released BeadMaker is good too, seems to attract a bit of dust though.

Check with your installer and see if there's a TopCoat option or something. Nothing should really be sticking to the coating and if it does stick, should just come right off.
Hell, I've had wet, heavy concrete bake-dry on the side of my Explorer for about a week (I left it there for kicks) and it washed right off.

On all of my vehicles I don't use any detailers, top ups or anything.
Wash > Leaf Blower > Wipe down remaining water and go for a drive.

This is the result of a 20 minute wash and a 2 hour drive. Don't mind the wheels, still rocking my track pads that absolutely cake the wheels

https://i.imgur.com/wuV5AXi.jpg

[CON VERT]

Thanks Elton, I haven't washed the black car since I owned it, over a year now, but I really don't know when it was washed, I know Tim used to just detail it, & I have done the same , while nothing sticks to it,I still get bird shit , tree sap etc , and while getting it off it smears ! hence a need for some kind of detailer etc, the Adams Boost seems to be working ! & Thanks for the info, see u at one off the shows , G>

[Oliver47]

IMO a ceramic coating is worth it! Do I use it on my ride....NO. I use a great quality wax. Additionally, my ride is a garage queen. I COAT my friends car and a couple of others. The reason why is a coating can handle the environment and exterior elements better than any other product. That is of course, my opinion. My friend converted his garage into a storage/work area space and he really doesn't maintaining his ride. SAD but there are people like that. The coating will last longer and will handle the elements better. Additionally, if you prepped the ride correctly it will look ALMOST as good as a great carnauba wax (my opinion again).

[5.4MarkVIII]

was thinking about getting the new truck done. keep that black beauty looking show room pretty. my local guy that does all my work stuff told me don't do it.

he said it look great but tree sap and break dust will effect it and the only way to fix that would be to remove the coating and re apply. he also said its hard on the paint as it dosnt allow it to breath.

opinions? is it something best used for part time drivers?

[shadow]

Hey FABMAN, How's it going?

My car is ceramic coated, and sometimes it sits in the garage for a few days, and it picks up dust, and sometime it might have some spots, or smudges or fingerprints, etc... But I don't have the energy, or the motivation to give it a full, complete wash. So I'm wondering what the best way or products are best to clean the dust and smudges without washing. In the post you posted you mentioned a waterless wash?

[Toxix]

Replied to your PM Shadow!

[shadow]

Hey guys; I've been thinking. I just had my car CC'd and I thought that CC was hard enough to protect against light scratching and swirls.
That was the main reason I got it!
However; people are telling me that I still shouldn't dust my car, even with a soft duster because it will scratch. Also that I have to be careful when washing, always use a two-bucket system, and only use a high-quality microfiber wash mitt, and high-quality microfiber
towels to dry.
I feel like I wasted my money with the CC.

[xeninworx]

Hey guys; I've been thinking. I just had my car CC'd and I thought that CC was hard enough to protect against light scratching and swirls.
That was the main reason I got it!
However; people are telling me that I still shouldn't dust my car, even with a soft duster because it will scratch. Also that I have to be careful when washing, always use a two-bucket system, and only use a high-quality microfiber wash mitt, and high-quality microfiber
towels to dry.
I feel like I wasted my money with the CC.

You don’t have to use a two bucket method. Foam cannon the car and rinse off the mitt in a bucket of soapy water or spray with a pressure washer before you go back to wipe another area of the car. Use a leaf blower instead a drying cloth or wash the car in the evening with less sunlight. Also using water that passes through a filter helps. My pressure washer has a filter so the water comes out cleaner. The hydrophobic properties of the CC will repel the dirt and dust easier when washing.

[FABMAN]

Hey FABMAN, How's it going?

My car is ceramic coated, and sometimes it sits in the garage for a few days, and it picks up dust, and sometime it might have some spots, or smudges or fingerprints, etc... But I don't have the energy, or the motivation to give it a full, complete wash. So I'm wondering what the best way or products are best to clean the dust and smudges without washing. In the post you posted you mentioned a waterless wash?

I generally use 3D products waterless wash with a thicker pile microfiber and then follow up with 3D products final touch (spray detailer) with a lower pile micro fiber towel.

Here are the links to the 3D products below:
Waterless wash (https://3dproductscanada.com/3d-waterless-car-wash/)
Final touch spray detailer (https://3dproductscanada.com/final-touch-quick-detailer/)

[1986stangfan]

Looking to ceramic coat a set of new wheels. What does everyone recommend?

[Toxix]

Gyeon Q2 Rim and GTechniq C5 Wheel Armour are great Ceramic Coatings designed specifically for wheels.

[MAT]

@Con Vert ..... I have used Meguiars carnuba wax on my mustangs (2014 and 2024 convertibles) and really like the finish. I wash them first with a "neutral" car wash "soap" it may be Meguairs too. As everyone on this forum surely knows - dish detergent soap is deadly to car finishes. I use Auto Glym products too and particularly the Auto Glym Kit to waterproof my convertible tops. Crappy Tire used to sell the Auto Glym 'vert top waterproofing kit but stopped (in my area) so I can get it on Amazon.

[92redragtop]

How is CC for a daily driver that parked outside all the time? Is it more trouble than it's worth?

[FABMAN]

How is CC for a daily driver that parked outside all the time? Is it more trouble than it's worth?

It’s worth it IMO.

It provides additional protection and easy of cleaning. Even makes the car come out cleaner after a touchless wash. Just can’t ever visit a touch wash again (which I wouldn’t do with any car I own anyway)

[92redragtop]

It’s worth it IMO.

It provides additional protection and easy of cleaning. Even makes the car come out cleaner after a touchless wash. Just can’t ever visit a touch wash again (which I wouldn’t do with any car I own anyway)

Thanks - I don't do the touch washes so that works.

[RedSN]

Can someone explain to me exactly what a “ceramic coating” is? Because the engineer in me can’t get the classic definition out of my head and figure out how it applies to a car finish.


Ceramics are generally made by taking mixtures of clay, earthen elements, powders, and water and shaping them into desired forms. Once the ceramic has been shaped, it is fired in a high temperature oven known as a kiln.

I’m guessing there’s no dirt in these car finishes, and it’s certainly not fired in a kiln. So what makes it “ceramic”?

[Laffs]

They are mostly Silicon Dioxide which is commonly used in enamels, so somewhere in the marketing process someone decided ceramic and enamel were interchangeable and ceramic coating sounded better than enamel coating.

[RedSN]

So sand, not clay. :spitcoffee:

Thanks for the info. SiO2 was the google key I needed to find the real deal about CC, instead of just the hype literature.
So there’s NOTHING “ceramic” about it. Which is fine, just misleading.

[Scrape]

Sorry, I never saw this post but to answer your question as far as I know it is called “ceramic” coating simply because when the SiO2 cures it has a similar hardness to that of ceramic which is anywhere from 5 to 8 on the Mohs scale. Some products claim a “9h” hardness but that is BS IMO.
So sand, not clay. :spitcoffee:

Thanks for the info. SiO2 was the google key I needed to find the real deal about CC, instead of just the hype literature.
So there’s NOTHING “ceramic” about it. Which is fine, just misleading.

[RedSN]

…it is called “ceramic” coating simply because when the SiO2 cures it has a similar hardness to that of ceramic which is anywhere from 5 to 8 on the Mohs scale.
Similar hardness (a little higher) to glass. But I guess they didn’t want to call it “glass” coating? Like that I could have understood. It’s not glass either, but it has similar components to glass, so glass coating would make sense. Anyway, enough of my rant, I just wanted to know what was “ceramic” about it.

Thanks L :)