[JBinSD]

OK, so I've been following this forum for years, and have greatly appreciated the advice of Kirk, Glen, Gunkk, et al. Just bought another new car (don't hate, its a Tesla) and want to do it right. Picking it up tonight, and want to do some correction and sealant over the next couple days. Will be sitting in the garage for a week later this week, so good curing opportunity.

I still have some Reload and Spray and Shine, but they are running low, and wanted to consider the ceramic sprays, but the new car is almost 1/2 glass, between windshield windows and roof, so a rec for glass prep/sealant is also appreciated.

Hope everyone has an excellent holiday season and new year (and that I'm still welcome with a different type of "american muscle"
Cheers,

[KirkH]

All these new "ceramic" sprays are the same basic ingredient: SiO2 (glass fibers).

<5% SiO2 sealant is spray on/spray off: Gyeon WetCoat, McKees HydroBlue, any other "ceramic" spray that is spray off
>5% SiO2 sealant is spray on/wipe off: CarPro Reload, any other "ceramic" spray that is wipe off
>20% SiO2 sealant is called a "coating"and is wipe on/wipe off: CarPro CQuartz, Gliss, etc

I haven't tried many of the new ones but I know the ones I named above are good.

SiO2 is great on glass.

[DaveC113]

I've been having great results with Carpro Hydro2Foam diluted 10:1, used right after a conventional wash, remove most rinse water then wipe on, hose-off. Very similar to rainX on glass.

Diluted ECH20 + Reload for QD spray.

It's much easier to apply vs polymer sealers and conventional waxes, it's smoother/slicker/glossier and less dirt and brake dust sticks.

[JBinSD]

OK, so is Essence/Reload still the preferred combo for a new car? I was even open to the TW line of products at Walmart, was intending on doing a Dawn nano-sponge was, some light correction and then sealant, but not sure I have enough left of any one product to get the whole car done, so thought I start again with the latest-greatest, but if nothing has changed, I'll use Essence/Reload.

[DaveC113]

I'd pay a pro to get a new car polished, etc. unless you have the gear... night and day difference... then apply PPF if you're going to, then sealer.

I have not tried a bunch of the new ceramic products but would guess they are all very similar. There are some YT vids and whatnot... I like the high dilution ratios of the carpro products though.

[Gunkk]

Not sure about late 2019 production, but earlier Teslas had a reputation for thin/weak paint (not unlike Chevy). So I will +1 the recommendation for PPF in front, rockers, etc.

[Bluecyclone]

I use ResistAll Enviro/Guard with your choice of wax then PPF if you wish.

[JBinSD]

I think I will do the correction and seal myself, but will get some quotes on PPF as well. I did my Camaro originally with Seal and Shine, and kept it up every 6 mos, and after 3 years I think it looked great, even w/o PPF. A clean, slick car helps avoid impact, moves faster and gets better mileage ;-)

[DaveC113]

Originally Posted by JBinSD

I think I will do the correction and seal myself, but will get some quotes on PPF as well. I did my Camaro originally with Seal and Shine, and kept it up every 6 mos, and after 3 years I think it looked great, even w/o PPF. A clean, slick car helps avoid impact, moves faster and gets better mileage ;-)

PPF needs to go on without sealer/wax underneath.

I'd recommend in front of the rear wheels as a bare minimum, and would go with thicker 14 mil PPF there.