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Old 05-20-2020, 12:53 AM   #12
DaveC113

 
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Originally Posted by SSport16 View Post
No to ceramic....they are overhyped and not worth it! Reload or a similiar Silica sealant is what you need. Ceramic coatings are just a Silica based product with a hardner like quartz in it. Sealants can leave water spots as well, but are much easier to remove and address the water spots. Ceramics do not protect against scratching, which is common misinformation out there.
I agree with this.

Silica sealants seem to work really well and are very easy to apply. I use Carpro Hydro2Foam diluted 10:1 right after a conventional wash then hose it off and ECH20 + Reload for detailer spray. This is also inexpensive as the products are diluted quite a bit.

I also agree conventional products are fine for folks who like to do more work, but generally won't get a result that looks as good, beads water as well or keeps the dust off vs using 10:1 Hydro2Foam that adds ~15 minutes to a regular car wash.
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