Home Ceramic Coating

[crx]

Probably going to get shot down for this post but here goes! Between work and running about after the wee lad and his football I don't get the chance to keep the car as clean as I would like and was thinking of attempting a ceramic coating myself for ease of cleaning etc, overall the paintwork is in decent condition for 10 year car.

How hard is it to apply and any recommendations for a novice, I've been using various so called ceramic sprays but find they don't last any longer than a few weeks even when topped up. The colour in question is Moonson Grey if that makes any difference!

 

[Boydie]

The ceramic coating won't necessarily make it easier to clean, its main objective is to protect corrected paintwork

By applying a decent sealant/wax barrier to your paint will have as good as an affect as a car with a ceramic coat bar it having as flawless as possible paint underneath

Eg after 6 years, my ceramic coating had some minor swirls/marrs just from regular safe washing and use which got corrected last year again and now its back to its previous glory

But to answer your question, if you have a garage or enclosed shelter, work away. Not something I would like to do in the driveway (and I don't)

 

[brocks]

CarPro CQuartz coatings are fairly forgiving for home application.

Only issue that I can see is that the paint has to be fairly flawless before “locking it in” with a ceramic coating. Any swirls etc would be just as evident with a ceramic overlay

 

[Rigger]

Some need 24hrs to cure properly, so no rain on the forecast otherwise it spoils the ceramic coating.

 

[gary1365]

I’ve looked into it before and basically it’s a no go. Needs a clean indoor area really to do it right you could probably do it in a garage.

As already said the paint needs to be well prepared too.

 

[CharlySkunkWeed]

How often do you get time to wash the car ?
I'd spend one weekend giving it a good de-tar, clay, polish and wax. Then use a good quick detailer as a drying aid every time you wash it thereafter (of if you don't dry your, car use a spray on/rinse off gloss product)
I've used Autofinesse Caramics a good few times now but it's on wheels so can't comment on the bodywork kit. I find it dead on, though I'd describe it as a really good sealant spray (which I think is really all the ceramic sprays are). Lasts pretty well in my opinion.

 

[Enda]

Gyeon cancoat is certified for outdoor application and lasts roughly 12 months

 

[crx]

The car has been well maintained with very little swirls and weather permitting I would try to wash it most weekends, winter months it didn't get much other than a good pressure wash.....

I'll look at the carpro and Gyeon, found of the carpro stuff as I use the carpro essence and find it excellent.

 

[Petem86]

Gteqnic CSL and some evo over the top, 12hours inside and no washing for a week, can't go too far wrong.

Plenty of videos from the brand on how to do it, just small areas at a time.

 

[bora-gav]

Infinity wax synergy 2 is very very easy to use. I have it on the A4 and it works great and their maintenance products are very good also