Sealants/Graphene/Coatings?

[vaca22]

Someone please remind me (it's been a good long while since I've had a chance to do anything, including cleaning the car ) but I was wanting to try a new coating and thought I remembered some very high praise about a wipe-on wipe-off coating that performed superbly.

One of the Gyeon offerings, maybe? I've only worked with CQUK 3.0 and I wanted to try my hand at something else.

EDIT - looks like I might have been thinking of Q2 One EVO...I think...

 

[BlakeC]

Could be CanCoat Evo. It is a simple coating and very easy if you follow the directions. Did my son-in-laws SUV with it. Looks awesome.


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[Eldorado2k]

I go through your city on the way to my band rehearsals.

If you ever see an old 04 GMC Canyon with stripes of clear coat missing it's me!

Love that color too!

“with stripes of clearcoat missing it’s me”

Are you saying what I think you’re saying? That your daily driver isn’t picture perfect?
Or are you just joking and saying something completely different?

If it’s the 1st thing, then you’ve just gone up another notch in my book. And if so you might want to try messaging those Meguiars dudes from Asia because I bet they’d be able to transform your paint by just talking to them.
You know, those same dudes who perform miracles with UC on speed 4.

 

[DFB]

Someone please remind me (it's been a good long while since I've had a chance to do anything, including cleaning the car ) but I was wanting to try a new coating and thought I remembered some very high praise about a wipe-on wipe-off coating that performed superbly.

One of the Gyeon offerings, maybe? I've only worked with CQUK 3.0 and I wanted to try my hand at something else.

EDIT - looks like I might have been thinking of Q2 One EVO...I think...

Gyeon Can Coat EVO, the latest EVO version takes longevity from 6 to 12 months.

 

[jvanseeters]

I continue to use Wolfgang DGPS as my sealant.

Are there or what are the befits to moving to a Grahame or sio2 coatings.

I have a daily driver that I just want to keep a long lasting protection.

Should I just stick with what I’m using or step it up.


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For the money, DURAGLOSS makes some great products. You don't need any fancy Si02 based sealants or Graphene coatings or infused sealants. While I certainly have and use Si02 and graphene infused waxes and sealants, I personally prefer the #105 along with their #601 Bonding Agent put on the paint first using a DA polisher, leaving the #601 on the paint and then a polish over the top of it with the #105 Total Performance Polish also using the DA polisher. You can mix the two first 4 parts Total Performance Polish to 1 part of their #601 Bonding Agent if you prefer that method. Duragloss #105 provides a long lasting polymer sealant. It was very popular back in the day before all the newfound ceramic coatings and millions of detailing products available now days. It was one of the most durable ways to seal your paint before coatings. Coatings are great, but to have them installed on your vehicle (if you are not a DIY'er) is very expensive. For about $25 you can get both the Total Performance Polish and their Bonding Agent. While it takes a little elbow grease (not that hard to remove at all if you work indoors out of the sun and apply it with a DA polisher (although the DA isn't required, it makes it easier in my opinion as it lays down a really thin layer of the product). As with all waxes and sealants, THIN is better! The thinner the coat, the easier it will be to remove, as with any wax/sealant/coating product. I think that Duragloss goes under the radar so to speak for a lot of detailers and enthusiasts, but they are some of the best values in detailing, even to this day. I always topped it off weekly with their Aquawax as the drying aid although I switched to Griot's Garage Ceramic Speed Shine as my drying aid now which just adds durability everytime I do a wash. If you are looking for a great brand, with a lot of choices in products, you can't go wrong with Duragloss. They know what they are doing and have been making reasonably priced detailing products that really work for a LONG TIME! I've been using their products with great success for well over 35+ years. A lot of people get sucked into the current detailing "hype" and following influencers on YouTube WAY TOO MUCH! Sometimes sticking with old school products are the best option. Another example would be the original Menzerna Powerlock+ Polymer Sealant which has been around for a long long time (40+ years) It's still one of the most durable and effective polymer sealants on the market today. Yet another example is Collinite Super Double Coat Wax topped with their #845 Insulator Wax. A classic combo that has high durability resistance to chemicals and would last me through the entire winter before I needed to re-wax it. Super Double Coat was my go to wax/sealant for years. It has such a high resistance to chemicals, it is still a great performing wax/polymer sealant blend.

 

[Flash Gordon]

I continue to use Wolfgang DGPS as my sealant.

Are there or what are the befits to moving to a Grahame or sio2 coatings.

I have a daily driver that I just want to keep a long lasting protection.

Should I just stick with what I’m using or step it up.


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As long as you are physically able (and enjoy it) I would "stick to what I'm using".

Do you ever machine polish the vehicle?

 

[Desertnate]

As long as you are physically able (and enjoy it) I would "stick to what I'm using".

Do you ever machine polish the vehicle?

Good philosophy.

At this point, the only time I change my routine is when I run out of a product and I look to see if there is anything better or if I'm not happy with doing something a certain way (i.e. I want to polish and apply an LSP less frequently) and want to see if there is a process I'd like better. In most things, my routine is pretty static.

That said, I do struggle occasionally with balancing being totally happy with what I'm doing against exploring the new and unknown. Not often...but occasionally.

 

[ezeyhomero]

I am using Wolfgang too, but wondering to lear about ceramic, is there any thread or videos to start reading?

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