Cheaper Ceramic Coatings That Work As Well As Expensive Ones?

SquirrelMadness

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After doing some research on these things I have found the go-to product:

https://avalonking.com/shop/ceramic-coating/armor-shield-ix-diy-kit/

Problem is it costs £65 for a tub which barely covers 1 car (if doing windows etc they recommend 2 tubs).

Anyone know of a cheaper brand that works just as good? The ones I looked up have quite a few bad reviews so don't trust them... the good reviews seem like they're usually from first time users who can't tell quality.
 
SquirrelMadness said:
After doing some research on these things I have found the go-to product:

https://avalonking.com/shop/ceramic-coating/armor-shield-ix-diy-kit/

Problem is it costs £65 for a tub which barely covers 1 car (if doing windows etc they recommend 2 tubs).

Anyone know of a cheaper brand that works just as good? The ones I looked up have quite a few bad reviews so don't trust them... the good reviews seem like they're usually from first time users who can't tell quality.
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It depends upon what you are seeking with a coating. If you're just worried about cost then just get yourself a hydroponic coating...
 
Gyeon Can coat probably the cheapest, really easy to apply, I did it quite recently. Though if you also need the other bits, prep etc then it can add up.
 
Can Coat is pretty easy to apply. It's about £30 a can but as @chroniclard said, you need to do the prep work before hand and that is where the cost can add up. Not a lot of point putting a coating if you've not ensured the paint is in good condition. Personally I'd clay, then polish, then clean with IPA before coating to get the best results. Good few hours work there and that's before coating.

If you are just after something that'll repel water etc than go get something like gyeon wet coat which is an sio2 spray sealant which can last up to about 3 months between applications. Wash your car, then before drying, spray with wet coat and then jet wash it off before wiping down with a drying towel. job done. £18 for the wet coat and there isn't any prep work to do.
 
On my old car, and my mums car, I used CarPro’s ceramic coating kit which came with their reload spray (a hydrophobic silica based coating). It was great and lasted up until I sold my car, and still going strong on my mum’s car too.

Prep is key though - you need to remove contaminants to ensure it bonds to the paint properly.

That means tar removal, clay bar and a good wash. Then degreaser.
 
Do these work and last as well if they haven't been 'baked' on? I've had one of mine ceramic coated properly but wouldn't mind doing the others myself if it's a DIY job..
 
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