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If you're speaking of Jay Leno's Radiant Spray Ceramic Coating, it's not a 'true' coating but rather a ceramic-infused sealant...not that there is anything wrong with that if you're looking for something of that nature. Cquartz is a 'true' coating that will give greater longevity, long-term good...

You don't really need a film-specific coating, many quality ceramics will do just fine if you want to go with a true ceramic. While at SEMA last year I asked a mfg rep what the difference was between their PPF-specific coating and their 'regular' coatings; hus response was primarily ease of use...

Measuring a coatings durability by the mere passage of time is a fool's errand; mileage with a consideration of climate, maintenance routines and driving environment are a far better measure of coating quality. Given the same coating, a car that drives 3000 miles a year on local roads in a...

A little bit of info about both: PPF or Ceramic Coating

Nope, not at all. What it all boils down to is what you consider an acceptable level of appearance and protection and how much effort (and expense) you want to put into it. 95% of people will look at a just washed car and say "Wow, that's shiny!" while I'd look at it and notice the...

FWIW, McKees recently cut ties w Autogeek & Autopia...they will no longer carry the McKees products. Both Autogeek & Autopia been running sales on McKees stuff to clear the shelves the past few days.

I suspect it has polymers of some sort, give it a try...it won't harm anything. If you notice any diminished performance from your coating after, it'll then you'll know and it'll wear off quickly. Lotsa folks with coatings like McKees N-914 as a multi-use waterless/rinseless wash...supposed to...

This. You can use any auto shampoo you desire, any drying aid you like, any quick detailer or spray wax you like and it will not HURT your coating, nor will it strip it. What it will do is cover up/mask your coating until it wears off which will be rather quickly given the coatings inherent...

While you can use non-coating compatible products like polymer sealants/drying aids/quick detailers, "Wash and Wax" products or spray waxes and not 'hurt' the coating, they generally won't help in any way and may be a step backwards given a coatings inherent beneficial properties. What you're...

Thanks...as long as my wife keeps buying shoes, I'll keep messing around with coatings. Figure I'm good for a couple of years...

Generally you dont wanna put anything ‘lesser’ on top of the coating. It won’t hurt it but the surface will take on the characteristics of what’s on top as opposed to those of the coating. With hydrophobics/self cleaning being one of the greatest benefits of the coating, covering them up is...