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re: Spraying on a coating...
A comment on technique. With Spray-n-wipe Si02 sealants: spray the sealant directly onto the towel to moisten/lubricate, then wipe the product onto the car. Buff off with a clean dry towel.
You can spray the car if you really want to, but I get much less mess/overspray and don't have to go back and clean off areas I've already done, finishing much faster when I don't spray the car.
There are tons of opinions and youtube vids out there on technique. Try it one way, try it another. Do what works for you.