Ready to dive in? Here's what you need to know before jumping into the daunting world of DIY ceramic coatings. ( Spoiler alert: It's not that scary, as long as you know what you're getting yourself into.) What Is a Ceramic Coating?

A hype or a profitable investment? Field report on ceramic sealants for cars The internet is full of questions like, “What is the best ceramic coating?” or “Are nano-ceramic...The dilemma for ceramic coating producers is to balance durability with the demands of professional application. Clumsy DIY application can be expensive to put right, and this kit from Sonax is about as close as it gets to a pro kit. CRYSTAL CLEAR & PERFECT VISIBILITY: Prevent water moist on your car's windshield and mirrors. An invisible layer is created, which prevents moist from raining, so you don’t have to clean your glass anymore. Also usable on motorcycle helmet visors. Think about how seriously you take car cleaning. Don’t kid yourself and go for the serious stuff if you know you can’t be bothered applying it. For those of you who are willing to put in the effort, ceramic products are certainly worth trying out if you have only used wax so far. For those wanting performance and convenience, the Duel Autocare and 26JPN sprays offer plenty of the former and a lot of the latter.

A ceramic coating is a liquid polymer that is applied by hand to the exterior of a vehicle. The coating chemically bonds with the vehicle's factory paint, creating a layer of protection. What are the benefits of ceramic coating? Professional-grade ceramic coatings—the kind dealers apply before they deliver a car, or detail shops will apply for hundreds of dollars—are typically very concentrated (usually >80 percent SiO2) and come in very small bottles. There are other products on the market that have roughly the same chemicals but are far more diluted. These are also called ceramic coatings by their manufacturers. A diluted ceramic coating isn't necessarily inferior to more concentrated solutions, but it does, at least in theory, mean the coating won't last as long over time—an important detail that is at the heart of this very test. Our previous winner has to settle for the runner-up spot. It’s still a top performer, though, with a clear gap to the next best for beading. For this coating to work best it needs clean, decontaminated paintwork before spraying and buffing. Apply a second coat for 12 months of protection. Our single application was good for just under three months, which is par for the course for the spray-and-wipe options. Indeed, as you will see below there is quite a range. Ceramic products for cars vary from spot detailers to strong lacquers. It depends on what you want and how much you care about maintaining your car’s appearance. If you like tidy but aren’t fastidious about it, ceramic car shampoo or detailer will suit you. If you are scrupulous about your car’s appearance and want hardier paint protection, you should consider some of the more serious options.The application process is only the beginning of this long-term review, but we've already learned a few important details about each product we tested. First and foremost is the difference in how you apply the highly concentrated ceramic coatings as opposed to the hybrid ceramic coatings. It’s time to unravel the pros and cons of ceramic car products. They are shrouded in mystique, with big claims being made about the revolutionary protection of ceramic coating. What is ceramic coating and how does it work? A professional nano coating for car glass or bodywork lasts one to two years. This means it lasts much longer than conventional measures for paint protection, such as waxing or sealing in the car wash. The professional nano coating for motorhome and car is designed to last. How long the full protection is maintained also depends on the environmental variables, namely the weather conditions and the storage facilities for the motor home or car. If the car is well protected in a garage or carport, the nano coating will also last longer.