[latetobolt]

After a good cleaning I tried one of the newest ceramic hybrid coating finishes. I may have applied too much because it took a lot of buffing by hand and with a cordless drill pad to get this shine. Not bad for a paint job that's been on the road since late 2016.

 

[Inteliquest]

After a good cleaning I tried one of the newest ceramic hybrid coating finishes. I may have applied too much because it took a lot of buffing by hand and with a cordless drill pad to get this shine. Not bad for a paint job that's been on the road since late 2016. View attachment 42541 View attachment 42540

I think you did a great job!!! nice look!!

 

[jefro]

I considered that liquid stuff that you have to carefully apply but ended up with the turtle ceramic spray stuff.

 

[latetobolt]

What I used was "Turtle Wax Pro Hybrid Solutions Graphene Infused Flex Wax". A long product name and somehow, they left out the ceramic word, but it's supposed to contain ceramic elements as well. Graphene is the latest buzz word that the car care world like Meguires & Turtle Wax is promoting. I'm not saying it's all just promotion because you can see and feel the results. The surface feels really slick and clean, and I suspect it will be easier to wash over the next few months. When it comes time to freshen that coating up, I'm going to see how little I can use and still get that effect with less buffing work. In the meantime, my apartment living provides no outside hose, so I'll be using one of those double bucket rinse free carwash chemicals.

 

[jefro]

The turtle stuff I used so far seems to have produced the best long lasting results that I've ever had. Last rain cleaned off car enough that wife asked why I washed it.

 

[Rmay635703]

I have read that some of the ceramic coats come dyed in various colors, is this true?

I would like to try it on a clean but faded older car, was always curious what the best brand was

 

[latetobolt]

The only reference to a color formula I've seen is something for black that Turtle Wax makes. Check their site.

 

[M1A4ME]

All I've used, so far, is the Turtle Wax stuff in the green pump/spray bottles.

Wash the car, leave it wet from rinsing, spray the Turtle Wax stuff on and dry it off.

The car's shine jumps out at you. The next time you wash it you'll be amazed at how easy it is to wash the dried bugs/stuff off the paint/surface.