[SSEssence]

Adams graphene coating works great and is very easy to apply, just watch their youtube tutorial video.

[BluinSC]

Big fan of Turtle Wax. Easily get anywhere and excellent bang for buck. About to use their 1 and done Compound on fiancés Malibu if I can stop being lazy.

[USAFS197]

I've had professional ceramic coating done before with CQuartz Finest Reserve and GTechniq on multiple cars. I was quite pleased with the CQuartz and it seems to hold that deep/wet shine in a way that the GTechniq didn't.

However, I will caveat that I was quite pleasantly surprised at how well Adam's Graphene worked. I am a huge proponent of having the car professionally paint corrected and ceramic coated but, I will say that if you don't want to spend that money and have the capability to at least do a one-stage paint correction, you may also be pleasantly surprised at how good the Adam's Graphene is. I was admittedly a naysayer with regards to over-the-counter ceramic coating products but, this has really impressed me.

[Gen6cyl]

Originally Posted by DamonZ28

Ooo, I never thought of that. I received a gas Stihl leaf blower last summer, or would that be too much wind? I don't think my Black & Decker 20v battery powered leaf blower would be enough.

My Stihl blower is about a 95 model, has been in storage.It is a 120v plug in( drop cord). Fairly light and strong. I have been using it on my vehicles for about a month , I really like it.

[DamonZ28]

Originally Posted by Gen6cyl

My Stihl blower is about a 95 model, has been in storage.It is a 120v plug in( drop cord). Fairly light and strong. I have been using it on my vehicles for about a month , I really like it.

Awesome, I'll be using that in the spring. Or even on daily drivers after I go through a car wash in the winter.

[cvp33]

TurtleWax for me. Beat Adams, Meguiars, Mothers and more in H2H test. Buy direct from TurtleWax and save. Way lower than Amazon, WalMart, AutoZone, etc.

https://youtu.be/uYxKQwZah1s

[ZPirate]

I use Zaino car care products on my car. I like the finish the polish provides and you can layer it.

[LeonardS]

Originally Posted by ZPirate

I use Zaino car care products on my car. I like the finish the polish provides and you can layer it.

I’ve used Zaino products for 30 years, but when I started on my ZLE, I had some water spots on the roof to deal with before starting the process. I contacted Sal by email for some ideas, but he acted like I was bothering him and he was uninterested in offering assistance. No more Zaino for me. I’m going to strip the Zaino off and try the Turtle Wax product mentioned above.

[22SS1LE]

If it’s your first time coating. I would recommend Optimum gloss-coat. It’s probably the most user friendly and easiest coating to apply. Also zero VOC so no harmful vapors like all the others. Adams graphene is by far the worst I have ever used when it comes to vapors. I couldn’t use it for 30sec before I needed to put on the respirator to finish the job.
Others I have used and would recommend
Gyeon MOHS
Gyeon Can coat. Be careful as it seems GM paint is sticky and makes application a little more difficult for removal.
Gtechniq CSL
Gtechniq evo
Diamond protech body
I’d still recommend gloss coat

[jim622]

I used carbon force on My Mustang with good luck.
For buffing and paint correction I really like 3m products.
I am working on the Camaro paint correction now using 3M perfect it. It is easy to work with.

I have never used adams. I might try it for comparison.
I am not of fan of Chemical guys. Their final step dries to fast while your still buffing.

[ZPirate]

Originally Posted by LeonardS

I’ve used Zaino products for 30 years, but when I started on my ZLE, I had some water spots on the roof to deal with before starting the process. I contacted Sal by email for some ideas, but he acted like I was bothering him and he was uninterested in offering assistance. No more Zaino for me. I’m going to strip the Zaino off and try the Turtle Wax product mentioned above.

That's interesting. I've always found Sal to be very helpful. Maybe you caught him on a bad day, but I understand your frustration. I've been using Zaino products for 20 years myself. Customer service isn't what it used to be.

[Chevelle vs Camaro]

Originally Posted by FRANK121

Getting ready to try and ceramic coat mine this spring but all I have is a carport so I don't know how I'm gonna keep the wind blowing dust off the car while the coat sits?

Gyeon’s new Evo offerings can be applied outside.


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[Chevelle vs Camaro]

Originally Posted by cvp33

TurtleWax for me. Beat Adams, Meguiars, Mothers and more in H2H test. Buy direct from TurtleWax and save. Way lower than Amazon, WalMart, AutoZone, etc.

https://youtu.be/uYxKQwZah1s

The call then coatings but those are sealants with a low amount of Ceramics in them… 5% at best. True coatings will have 30-90% high solids (sio2).


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[cvp33]

Originally Posted by Chevelle vs Camaro

The call then coatings but those are sealants with a low amount of Ceramics in them… 5% at best. True coatings will have 30-90% high solids (sio2).


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TurtleWax had better staying power than Adams, Meguiars or Mothers. Adams claims 30% Si02 and used to have a strong following and high quality? Makes you wonder.

You probably won’t like this video either. 90% SiO2 content is impossible by the way. I’ve seen most not claim a % and the ones who do range from 5-30%. Who have you seen with over 50%?

‘Why SiO2 % content doesn’t matter’. https://youtu.be/krCbwWm2I8M