A REAL LOOK AT GRAPHENE vs CERAMIC COATINGS + ArtDeShine Graphene Coating Reviewed!

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Hey guy's, just wanted to add a note here that the ArtDeShine graphene coating used in this video is now about two formulations old and according to the brand's reps and other users/reviews the current formula is much improved which I think is great to hear. New technology always has a learning curve and I'm appreciative of brands that take that leap to help further the detailing community and all the amazing products at our disposal.

[@gabrielpauloignacio9170]

This is the only detailing channel I know that performs tests and comparisons comprehensively and factors in every possible case scenario. From the user experience up to the proper curing time, real life tests under Aussie conditions, chemical resistance tests, multiple test panels with different layers and configurations, logical explanations and unbiased opinions, etc. and many more that other channels don't do. We really appreciate your hardwork, Sandro. We love you man, I'm your number 1 fan here in the PH. Thank you for this video.

[@eareeyesee3290]

I agree. This channel is my favorite out of all the many others.

[@WaxMode]

Another masterpiece Sandro! Perfect visuals, concise conclusions based on observable factors, awesome editing to pull everything together for the viewers. Thanks for sharing your extensive testing and experience with these coatings, and packaging it all together so seamlessly so that we can observe exactly what you are. Your work is truly invaluable to the community.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thank you, it’s really kind of you say and much appreciated!

[@qrtrscale]

WaxMode and this channel are the top two when it comes to this content 👏🏽

[@Jeff_Seely]

Well knowing that it is three times the cost of a known, easy to use, durable, and beautiful ceramic coating, I strain to see the value. 3.0 is on my friend's car and he absolutely loves it. And his paint work is quite nice. Thank you for another great and thorough comparison.

[@simplecardetailing6238]

Before I watch I’m so happy , I really do respect you and for me you my role model in this business.

[@tomasaro4910]

Had to check my box with Artdeshine as you said any instruction wasn’t in yours? In my box from Artdeshine I also had the copper Artdeshine Nano Graphene card, some stickers BUT also a instruction book how to apply the coating. In it the instruction was application guide, curing, usage/storage. The instruction was easy to understand and follow.

[@functionaldoc5054]

Sandro great review the best level headed real world opinion on the internet. Thanks for your great review.

[@emanuelestrada8320]

It will be interesting to see how the technology develops, if it's as good as CQuartz UK 3.0 from the start, imagine when graphene matures as SIO2 did, the coatings will be awesome

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Me too, and time always tells!

[@barrycook8116]

I am actually very disappointed in how this Graphene coating performed since UK has been out for a while now. It kind of tells me they still have a very long ways to go since it’s not even out performing UK. Since technology has changed a lot expected no excuses from Graphene type coating and my guess is they really didn’t do much in depth testing before releasing it. They need car craft to do their testing for them.

[@gqneon]

This was the first real side by side review I came to and you did a fantastic job. Thanks for being so neutral and thorough!

[@DavidC1]

ease of application is something i really need....i live in a very very very humid and hot environment in south florida...and even easy to apply ceramics flash very fast....so theres no way im touching this graphine.....ill happily stick with car pro cquarks uk 3.0....love the results.....love the gloss and hydrophobics....plus a brand that stands behind their product.

[@sunmode3205]

Sandro, this is the best comparison video between graphene and ceramic based coatings with great background music.

[@ldtriton]

Background music was 💯

[@TheCarDetailingChannel]

I've been looking into Art Deshines line up of coatings for my Grand Cherokee. I'd get the whole meal deal with the Graphine, wheel coating, leather coating, and glass coating

[@nasdoc1]

Wow man! Your comparisons and tests are at another level. Amazing!

[@imdeplorable2241]

This is the best, most honest description of these graphene coatings that I have seen to date. For that reason, I have subscribed. So, my decision? First, I will not be buying Artedeshine due to its application difficulty. I also feel that it is overpriced. Second, until the graphene coatings industry improves their delivery medium, I will not be using any of their products. I'll just have to wait for the chemists to figure it all out. This honest detailer helped me make those decisions. Thank you, sir. Well done.👍

[@KevinBoutin]

I sincerely appreciate your commentary and thorough review here. I know graphene is not ready yet and I am happy that we can find your reliable and insightful take on it. People are just impatient in general and it's truly difficult to know, when the next graphene-oxide coating releases, if it's matured and actually superior.

[@mattbonnell7023]

Your reviews are second to none. Keep up the great work.

[@Dortch3]

Sandro, thank you for your time, effort and candor here...your industry conclusions are spot on.

[@sergeyrudnitskiy7579]

Great thanks for time, own products, samples and the great job! Nice to see the result Sandro and have the correct information about the product and comparison!

[@peterholmes2089]

Thanks for your efforts on testing these for us and honest opinions.

[@samster978]

how are you not more popular than some of the other detail channels!? Your comparisons are concise and on another level compared to more 'popular' channels such as Pan and Apex detailing

[@yowiesan]

Absolute beast of a video Sandro! That ending, Nv Pro doing its magic! Hurry up Melbourne and open your borders so I can come do a NV certified class with you Sandro!

[@doughope761]

Great test & review, thank you. I just did my first graphene, with Adam's Graphene Ceramic. It does flash very quickly like the ArtDeShine but it was not difficult to level out, even if it dried a bit. The gloss and slickness and hydrphobics are impressive, and if it's no better than a consumer-grade ceramic, that's ok by me as I picked it up for $69; not much of a premium over most ceramics. If it performs better, great.

[@Autofinezja]

Tricky application but outstanding results. Uncommonly slick - can confirm. Art De Shine looks like a performance coating to me but we will keep an eye on it .Love both products

[@brandonkoke5158]

Fantastic footage. Very solid review...very impressed.

[@qrtrscale]

Very good, glad you’ve exposed the water spot performance between these two. Thanks Sandro, another worthy vid! You and others are helping these manufacturers to recognize the consumer worth of their products, or better, to improve their products further to match the premium price.

[@qrtrscale]

Also ... great sound track!

[@jayandran2007]

I been detailing cars for the past 12 years now. False marketing is the main issue here. Over hyped product strength and false promises lead to customer’s disappointment and lost trust. I have tested almost 50 different brands of ceramic coating throughout the years but to be honest non of it come close to what they describe. End of the day whatsoever technology that you use it’s not permanent solutions! The car owner need to take some responsibility to maintain their vehicle. As a Detailer you have to be sincere to your customers whenever you presenting the solutions.

[@MikeGDetailing]

Thanks for the video. Your results chemically line up with my testing of SPS graphene over the course of a year against other ceramics I clouding Cquartz UK 3.0. The initial performance is great but just as you noted once that shield is pierced it degrades rather quickly. We shall share if graphene has the staging power or if it will just be a fad.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks Mike, I appreciate you sharing you’re own experience and results as well!

[@GBBangin]

I believe the biggest difference in expectations between the graphene ceramic coatings and the previous SiO2 coatings is that the graphene ceramic coatings are supposed to retain less dust due to its anti-static properties and to keep the car's paint / surfaces at a cooler temperature, which would obviously be better to protect cars in hotter climates. The hydrophobic qualities and gloss factor are essentially the same. I've used Adam's Graphene Spray coating and Adam's Ceramic Boost spray coating, and performance wise they are nearly identical. Just like with any other detailing job, it's more about the prep work with the wash, decontamination, clay bar, and paint correction prior to applying the coating.

[@falcon0351]

So in the end Sandro after a thorough going over with that chemical-the NV was unfazed and the ADS was totally gone!! I think it’s time you tried ADS ‘s V111 ..easier to apply with the same if not better slickness,and appearance.Nice work Sandro.Thankyou

[@jmirsp4z]

just got home from coating my 205 gti at workplace on a weekend... i guess it's time to watch more detailing videos :D

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Love the little Peugeot hot hatch, legendary car, can’t remember the last time I saw one!

[@jmirsp4z]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing mine is a '89 1,6... all original except for some weird 90's alarm system left by the previous owner.. wanted one since i was about 14 when i first saw some group b rally videos.. about 15 years later i finally got to buy one..definitely a keeper..

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Yes keep it, they are so rare and iconic!

[@jmirsp4z]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing very much planning to.. living in Finland i only drive it in summer... as a daily driver i use a honda beat all year round :D

[@coolwrld302]

I certainly agree that the graphene side did not really stop water spotting. If you freeze the video and look at the dry panel after the pre-soak at 10:18 and look where the top spot lights are on the panel on each side there is definitely still significant water spots. Then if you freeze the video and look at the dried panel again at 10:50 after the contact wash in the same 2 spot light areas there appears to be significantly less spots remaining on the graphene side than on the ceramic side.

[@allandekoning4734]

As always, best in the business Sandro! True honest results 👍🏼

[@stephenbissett3280]

Really good video. I have been looking at the NV EVO hybrid coating and it also uses graphene but it gets so many good reviews.

[@thomasemerson7257]

nice... and I like the tune at the 16:40 mark...

[@HansLotap]

Very detailed review. Thank you so much

[@Spirited282]

Just caught this video on my feed and very good and interesting video. There are a few Graphene coating now like Adam's and the ones on this video. There is also one i seen Pan post which is Roar Coatings and they seem to do things different which has me interested. Graphene has not really taken off too much yet will be interesting to see 5 or 10 years from now if that changes

[@peterjurenovskis5933]

I really enjoyed the information and comparison you provided. It seems that everyone is testing their coatings, whether it be graphene or ceramic, based on gloss enhancement, chemical resistance and of course ease of use. Part of the benefits touted by these products is the resistance to swirls and light scratches. Has anyone devised a test for this? It would be great to add to the testing process when comparing products, but I’ve never seen anyone do this. Keep up the top notch work!

[@nicksdragon6929]

Sandro this was an incredibly well thought out, researched, and superbly produced video, which I believe has become your signature trademark. You constantly and unswervingly share the basic and blunt truths of every product. You accomplish this with a very thorough explanation, that is well laid out courtesy of your systematic presentation. In the two years, I have been watching KZbin channels, few, if any produce a more comprehensive testing scenario to match real-world conditions than you Sandro; period, end of the story. My search to find the best coating to prevent or reduce the effect of water spots on non-garaged daily drivers over the last few months had finally convinced me to switch from Sio2 coatings to Graphene was from faulty conclusions I gained from believing the hype from all the manufactures and the youtube channels. But Brian at Apex and Brian at Chicago Auto Pros gave me pause when I watched their conclusions and now after watching yours, I feel that Sio2 coatings are still equal and in some ways still superior to Graphene and am sticking with Sio2. Granted graphene coatings have for the most part relied on KZbin host's comments that showed graphene had better slickness, sheeted more than beaded, ease of application, and a better finish for the most part and only lately have some of the more credible hosts like yourself brought up the fact that a lot of the Sio2 coatings, after years of testing, have maturated to a point where they also have ease of application, high levels of slickness and some are even seeing sheeting. The conclusion that has been sold to us, is that Graphene is much better in reducing or preventing water spots and even if water spots appear, they can be more easily removed from a graphene product whereas we all know it can't be removed from a Sio2 coating. Your video has really helped me to stick with the Sio2 ceramic coatings and yes, CarPro CQuartz UK 3.0 is one of my favorites especially with Gliss on top of the UK 3.0. Thank you.

[@afrobryan]

Bro I'm soo thankful that I found your channel, im going to learn everything I can from you because I want to start a side hustle on the weekends and free time and your advise and experience will start my business at a high level. Thank you for taking the time to test the products you use and make these videos.

[@emanuelestrada8320]

I was really looking forward for this video since I saw the existence of graphene coatings. You are the man, greeting from Mexico.

[@thephantomarse8525]

Wow great level of detail in your tests and its so nice to get an unbiased review Just subscribed 👍

[@paultyler2826]

I heard Carpro is going to release a bunch of new products soon,like lift the brand new prewash snow foam and the other exting new products,I can't wait to see your new videos about those new products!

[@bosoares]

Nice job, Sandro. Definitely made me happy I chose UK 3.0 to coat my car with a few months ago. I find that UK 3.0 topped with Gliss V2 is plenty slick and works great.

[@kenlawton1531]

Hooray, the truth be told! Well done Sandro, I never doubted the results from the start. Excellent vid mate👌👌

[@nickstarz9316]

I agree you cant go wrong with the ck . Bang for buck is just where it will be at for some people unless your a pro.

[@kd8227]

as always simple & straight to the point, you just make detailing simple/easy & fun to do even for an enthusiastic like my self

[@autoinfinitydetailing8382]

Great video... Keep up the good work sir 👍

[@stitaniumrumble7171]

Graphene will definitely be the next hype marketing product. Adams is advertising their’s heavily. 303 also came out with a spray on, wipe off, graphene coating and it’s already sold out. Thanks for the hard work Sandro! Guess we should really pay attention when CarPro, Gyeon and Gtechniq start pumping graphene products. A Gtechniq higher up is part of a detailing Facebook group I’m in and he claims they’ve tried messing with graphene but unable to produce anything better than what they offer.

[@stitaniumrumble7171]

@El Stormbringer honestly Sandro is the only detailer I’ve watched on KZbin that I trust to review products. I watched that Apex detail video and when I saw him apply the spray to a car that was already fully corrected and coated I shut that shit off.

[@lonefgc4508]

@El Stormbringer to be fair, that was the Zymol graphene spray that failed after the first wash test. Brian’s review of the 303 graphene spray received a passing grade though.

[@TheAverageJoeX]

@El Stormbringer that wasn't the 303 brand graphene spray coating, it was the zymol brand.

[@ntartaris]

Well done, yet again, Sandro. You're the only detail reviewer that I can trust, that doesn't bow to promo code providing commission getting, nor afraid of telling people the way a product is and fuck the manufacturer's feelings. Having said that, I don't know your background or affiliation to Waxit, but I notice there seem to be a bit of Nv product promo here and in many other of your videos, and some footage I've seen of you seems to be done at the Waxit premises (correct me if I'm completely wrong here). So I feel there is a little bit of vested interest there. Having said that, I do see the Nv range as bloody brilliant and haven't been able to fault their products. Thanks again, for an informative video, mate.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks, and discuss my detailing journey and relationship with waxit in the tour of the shop video below if you’re interested kzbin.info/www/bejne/g33daZWFj7CSd6c

[@ntartaris]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing Thank you mate, and that was an awesome and humbling video where you open up to your followers. I wish you nothing but success, Sandro. Like you, I've used Waxit for many years and can't wait until Melbourne is opened up so I can drive there and pick stuff up, instead of getting it delivered! In fact I just got 4L of Snow+ delivered today. Looking forward to your next videos mate.

[@rajivkishore]

Thank you for the video Sandro and yes I too emailed you asking your opinion on the graphene coating trend couple months back. I guess they are still not upto the mark from the results in this video. Also I really appreciate you compared it with Cquartz as it's my favorite coating for its value and performance.

[@FRoZeN_ACiD]

Great review at the perfect time... Thanks for this.

[@1myfriendjohn]

Really in depth video, thanks for the info.

[@douggreen980]

Sandra, great video! I recently applied Art de Shine BX graphene coating and Maintenance coat. Both were very easy to apply and remove. It was a good experience. Apply, wait about 20 seconds, and wipe off with two microfiber, no wetting or leveling agent needed. The BX left a very slick surface. I applied a second coat 24 hrs later, then the Maintenance coat another 24 hours later. The Maintenance coat seems to have reduced the slickness slightly. The applicator cloth dried similar to your Nano cloth. I am looking forward to seeing how it holds up. Thank you for all of your great material!

[@brentthedetailman2228]

you should try the v3 nano graphene from artdeshine.. I love it

[@BelLavoroAutoSpa]

Sandro, your videos are not only very informative, but works of art.

[@duncanyu5677]

Great video Sandro!

[@sappucinoo]

this is why i love your videos so much, your are not full of **** as others youtubers are about graphene just for the views. Thank you.

[@HorsepowerAddiction]

Great video. Nice tests. I have Mayvinci C16 ceramic coating on the side panels of my car AMG E55K for 2 years now. I had Carpro Quarts UK 3 on the bonnet, roof and boot. The Quarts lasted 8 months. The Mayvinci is still performing like day 1. I now have Ethos Graphene Matrix Coating on the bonnet, roof and boot. Like your test the Graphene seems to be behaving better with the water than the Quarts as it's early days. The graphene appears to be performing similar to my Mayvinci coat but seems a little better than than the Mayvinci in the beading and I had no water spots after rain. The rain was mixed with ash as we had back burning. The Mayvinci cost me 500 aud dollars. The Graphene 160 AUD. I did it this way to see which product outlasts each other as the Graphene is supposed to last for five years and the Mayvinci 3 years. Time consuming test but it will tell the truth.

[@gambietti]

Fantastic review Sandro. I have had a lot of clients request Adams graphene for their cars. At about $80 it is a good price point and results in gloss, hydrophobic abilities and slickness, it is hard to beat. I would love you to test it. Thanks!

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Great video again! Such a comprehensive review! I’ve been using Cquartz UK 3.0 for years now and it never fails to amaze me.

[@HyperSlayer72]

Hello Sandro, super glad to see you got your comment replies back. That was thousands of comments. Got a few questions if you don't mind. 1 - From my research NV Snow is the only wash I know of that is ph neutral with no gloss enhancers or wax. Its currently out of stock in the usa. Do know of any alternatives? 2 - My car is now ceramic coated (cquartz) and i'm considering using a ceramic infused wash. The main thing going through my mind is whether using a ceramic wash on my glass (coated with nv glass ceramic) could mask the effectiveness of my glass coating. What do you opt for currently with maintaining ceramic coatings ( ph neutral washes, carpro reload, carpro reset, ect) 3 - After loosing my mind until 11pm cleaning interior glass, I generally feel that compared to nv clarity and a few other streak free cleaners nothing removes residue better than pure IPA. Have you had the same experience?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks and my older comments are gone for good but I can still make new comments moving forward. CarPro Reset has no enhancement additives and it’s also great maintenance wash for coated cars. Ideally it’s really best to stick to pure car wash soaps as hydrophobic additive ones can mask the superior behaviour of your various coatings. I tend to use Nv Boost a lot and it really seems to play well with the paint and glass coatings with no issue but Elixir could also be another good option. Cloths are also extremely important when cleaning glass, to make sure they are super clean and only used for glass but I personally have great success with Clarity and Eraser, but it you feel a straight IPA solution works best for you I’d just stick with it!

[@bignoise6702]

Wouldn’t expect any less form Sandro to tell it how it is, great review as expected. Too many KZbin detail channels surprisingly never have anything negative to say about these products, including unsubstantiated durability claims, simply to suck their subscribers in to use coupon codes for commission.

[@simplecardetailing6238]

Nice work as always, great video, so much information, I really appreciate every single moment from your time, and to be fair you one of a few in the detailing world very honest and you not an advertising scam like some on KZbin, you are a real teacher and professional detailer .

[@stardoll11mega]

Regarding graphine vs ceramic you have chosen for test the most expencive graphine please use glassparency or adams graphine bouth maching ceramic coat price at list in USA.

[@timkudryavtsev4133]

Amazing video mate. So much useful information. Thank you so much for this!

[@laddtryck]

Would love to see you try Tershine products. If you can get them.

[@CornettoGospel]

Great video as always Sandro. I don’t know how an RRP of $280 can be justified based on your results, but I guess that’s what “boutique” brands do - nice packaging, slick marketing, large price tag!

[@HoosierDaddyDetailing]

Excellent information on testing as always. Thanks for sharing your insights.

[@stephencarbonaro5462]

Always spot on, Sandro. No difference here. I will say that most of our customers have been requesting adams graphene, and it is a pleasant coating to work with.

[@Stealth23Q]

oh wow! I asked you if you would do a review like this and i completely forgot about it! Thanks heaps sandro!!

[@naelmeri3727]

Hello there Sandro, first I want to tell you how much I love your videos. Second, can I get a recommendation on a good water spot remover? Can you please make a video? Thanks and I hope you and the family stay safe and healthy.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

I appreciate it mate and hope you and your family are also doing well! I’ll try and do a video on it in the future, but the one I used in the video is great, and CarPro also updated the formula of Spotless recently and it also seems to work so much better.

[@odavila03]

Sandro I’ve been watching your videos for a few years and maybe I’ve missed it but have you done an “ultimate” video? if you had the time what you would do to a car to make it have the highest level of correction and shine possible? I mean your prized detail that would stand out well above any other job you’ve ever done. I think that would be an amazing video series using as many techniques and tips and tricks as possible. 😁 thank you for everything you do. People in my area think I do amazing work but if they saw what you do, they would laugh at me...lol

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks mate, I guess the four part series I did on the Nissan Skyline GTR would be close to the ultimate detail, but every car has its limitations depending on the existing paint and overall condition so it’s always a case by case scenario!

[@odavila03]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing I do love that series. I guess I’ll watch that again. Lol. I just finished a battered corvette where the lady cried when she saw the results. It’s all thanks to you! It wasn’t perfect but I guess most detailers are never satisfied with their results. There is always something else that can be done..

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

I’d say if you brought someone to tears you did a pretty awesome job, and that’s all you!

[@groundcontrol6876]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: “graphene” coatings are just high end ceramic coatings with an RGO additive just so they can slap graphene on the label and milk the hell out of the hype it’s been on for quite some time. If tech giants like Panasonic have been having trouble with the technology in its solid form even with their advanced facilities and manufacturing processes, what makes you think the detailing industry could just put it in a bottle in liquid form and have it be stable and apt for such a niche automotive use? It just doesn’t add up. It’s funny, if you’re objective/skeptical about this people get mad at you and/or call you a hater. MARKETING 101 Edit: small spelling error

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

There’s always a lot of strong opinions around anything new, but I appreciate you sharing you’re thoughts which everyone should be able to do!

[@groundcontrol6876]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing Yeah, regardless I’m gonna try out the new graphene coating from Adams. I’m already bored and wanna polish my car again as it’s been 1 yr since I polished and put UK3.0 on it and it’s still performing like day 1. I believe the Ethos and Adams coatings are the same as I think they’re both blended by B&B but only the manufacturers know that. The adams coating seems to be SLIGHTLY more hydrophobic than CQUARTZ and I just like trying new products.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Let me know how you go!

[@artdeshine7067]

You are right that reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO) is used as an additive in a silicone polymer or composite just as SiO2 or TiO2 is used the same way. These products are widely misunderstood as graphene, TiO2 or SiO2 based when really they are used as additives for enhancement of certain properties. Even more widely assumed is the coating is a "1 atom thick layer of graphene" which really isn't what Artdeshine is trying to make or market as that will not give us any beneficial function we need. That is what many electrical companies are doing as it gives them electrical conductivity and sensitivity. We need not that refinement of rGO or even pure graphene. And Artdeshine do know how to disperse rGO into polymeric matrixes. Artdeshine's Nano Graphene Coating is not termed ceramic because the percentages of SiO2 which the term "ceramic" came about is very low. Most of the components are silicone polymers that are cured to be softer and more flexible as compared to hard like you noticed in the applicator cloth. Hardness does not determine how durable or abrasion resistant the product can be (Artdeshine does make hard ceramic coatings too). Abrasion resistance mostly comes from how much friction is produced by the surface, more sleek less friction less chances of marring. More about why rGO is used in the product. It is a fact that rGO helps with anti-corrosion and in the polymeric matrix it has shown capabilities in IR transmission tests to lower IR absorbance. This is an indicator of lower thermal absorption which we know heat is a very strong catalyst in chemical reactions with contaminants that causes etching.

[@groundcontrol6876]

@@artdeshine7067 Thank you for your useful post :)

[@jimmyjankipersadsing3319]

Thank you for taking out all bs and marketing Sandro. To me this is the best channel for detailing and true user experience and level of skills. As a non professional i learn the most from you💎keep the shine going on💎

[@mitchellpaterson7062]

@ car craft auto detailing Have you considered re-visiting this coating as this was the v1 artdeshine and they have improved A lot now with V2 and The newly released V3 also now there is an Australian distributor with a lot more reasonable price 50 ml bottle for only $220 aud

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Yes I’d be happy to revisit it, there’s a lot of new ceramic/graphene coatings I’ve got on my list to try and I’m happy to add them to the list and give the newer versions a go in due time.

[@mitchellpaterson7062]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing i’m going to test out the new V3 on a brand-new Kia this weekend hopefully it is good and lives up to its expectations

[@mitchellpaterson7062]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing Just thought I would update you on the ART DESHINE V3 nano graphene coating . Wow is it a breeze to apply I don’t know how they did it as it is like baby oil in the bottle it is basically nearly temperature and humidity independent and very forgiving in terms of leaving high spots will wipe down a long time after if you miss one and it feels smoother than a baby‘s bottom looks amazing as well now just to wait to see the long-term testing cheers Mitch

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Fantastic to hear mate, I’m glad it all went well!

[@mitchellpaterson7062]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing thanks I was thinking you will have to make a new slickless test for this coating catch a gecko and see if it can run across the bonnet lol 😂

[@riteshkotiyal8543]

Good job in explaining, thank you

[@stvcrgy55]

Another great video.

[@marcusbarnes5929]

Have you tried NXTZEN professional graphene ceramic coating? It's made in Australia..

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

No I haven’t and I didn’t know it was made here!

[@1kontrabida]

Was looking for more info on Artdeshine and thanks for doing some side by side comparison...Im a skeptic on the graphene tech and ceramic coating ive also been doing some testing for a couple of years now mainly for cars being daily driven and never see a garage, ive used low to high priced ceramic coating along side graphene coating, ceramic spray coating and NV Jet + Boost on the other panel and so far the ceramic coating although still there but barely and adams graphene coating and ceramic spray coating are good about 70% intact and not surprisingly NV Jet +boost were keeping up with the ceramic coatings after 10 months of application. And the main culprit of the degradation is the early am morning dew + morning sun why? because ceramic does not like water and the sun this is where Graphene and other ceramics that have titanium dioxide really shines out. Hence Im as slowly transitioning to the NV care care flat form and graphene tech.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks for sharing you personal experience here, appreciate it mate!

[@1kontrabida]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing No bradah thank you for sharing and comparing different products, The versatility of NV care and resiliency is what makes it unique besides the ease of use and i agree a little product on the pad will not only work well and streak free. I also applied for the pro level coating and cant wait for the announcement on when it will be out here in the US.

[@roscopervis]

Fantastic and absolutely spot on. I hope the hype train stops at CCAD Station so that everyone can get off and get educated!

[@CandyflossCottonCandy]

27:53 sheeting so good.

[@chadrandolph9874]

Hey Sandro! Graphene someday may be the King of the hill....but not today! 😎 Like you said, some manufacturers are rushing to get a product out there that has the buzz word Graphene on it. That’s a label and level that has to be backed up with ‘High End’ results to withstand the scrutiny that YOU will put it through. 😂 If they would have came out and said this product was a ‘top of the line’ si02 coating it still wouldn’t have took top shelf. 🤔 1) Anything NV 2) Anything CarPro 3) Does it matter...😁 Great video Sandro! Appreciate you and your thorough knowledge of all things detailed 💯💯 Good day mate!

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks Chad!

[@asalouros]

Sandro, great video. Excellent comparison. If you haven't seen it yet check out Chicago Auto Pro's in depth review on the technology and chemistry of graphene coatings. Confirms everything you have said. Interesting stuff.

[@chadj8349]

I agree with you the technology is just not there yet. True graphene is very expensive and is only one atom thick. These new products are (in my opinion)are graphene oxide mixed with a carrier or transfer solution. So basically a ceramic coating with some graphene oxide mixed in.

[@williambrewer855]

You probably watched Chicago auto pros

[@chadj8349]

@@williambrewer855 I watched that one as well as several others including ethos, adams and ammo nyc. Also the typical google search. What’s your opinion on graphene?

[@artdeshine7067]

You are right that reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO) is used as an additive in a silicone polymer or composite just as SiO2 or TiO2 is used the same way. These products are widely misunderstood as graphene, TiO2 or SiO2 based when really they are used as additives for enhancement of certain properties. Even more widely assumed is the coating is a "1 atom thick layer of graphene" which really isn't what Artdeshine is trying to make or market as that will not give us any beneficial function we need. That is what many electrical companies are doing as it gives them electrical conductivity and sensitivity. We need not that refinement of rGO or even pure graphene. And Artdeshine do know how to disperse rGO into polymeric matrixes. Artdeshine's Nano Graphene Coating is not termed ceramic because the percentages of SiO2 which the term "ceramic" came about is very low. Most of the components are silicone polymers that are cured to be softer and more flexible as compared to hard like you noticed in the applicator cloth. Hardness does not determine how durable or abrasion resistant the product can be (Artdeshine does make hard ceramic coatings too). Abrasion resistance mostly comes from how much friction is produced by the surface, more sleek less friction less chances of marring. More about why rGO is used in the product. It is a fact that rGO helps with anti-corrosion and in the polymeric matrix it has shown capabilities in IR transmission tests to lower IR absorbance. This is an indicator of lower thermal absorption which we know heat is a very strong catalyst in chemical reactions with contaminants that causes etching.

[@arnenuggat]

Is this version of the ArtDeshine V3 ? Or is it an earlier version, so the V3 is better ?

[@djsthemetereman]

I'm getting the silver package done right now, & wondering should I have asked about this graphine?

[@xenomorph800]

Does the graphene coating protect against scratches etc aswell?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

It can certainly help in mitigating scratches like almost all paint protection products but it won’t eliminate them.

[@Tony_Seed]

Graphene coating is ceramic coating with a little bit of graphene powder mixed in to turn it dark in color but physically does nothing, your just getting the results of the ceramic coating, maybe they will get better over time, but the platelets don’t line up or do what their supposed to do at a nano level...yet

[@뿌에에에엑]

Thank you for your high quality reviews. One question regarding art de shine nano graphene. If buffing is performed after applying the coating, stains and residues will not be removed from the entire application surface. Buffing with very high force will remove the stain One thing I noticed in your video was to buff it right away with a slightly damp towel. Will this help remove stains and debris? I am wondering if there is any adverse effect on the coating layer.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Ideally you shouldn’t have to use water or a damp cloth to level down or wipe a coating as it may reduce it longevity, but without a damp cloths it’s just too difficult and potentially more aggressive on the paint to level this coating down, but water should help remove any streaks.

[@뿌에에에엑]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing thanks a lot, have a nice day

[@paulgyro]

Say, what type of test panel are you using in the video?

[@saulmtz7309]

Theres a popular ceramic coating called avalonking, have you considered looking into that product?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

It’s not sold here locally

[@earleyreecemitchell]

Hello good sir, loving your vids. I have 1 question. What coating would you recommend for high dust anti-adhesion with the best saturation and gloss. Thankyou!

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Nv Evo does have quite amazing gloss and saturation levels and also tends to look quite clean for long periods so it may be a good choice, but there’s certainly may coatings I haven’t tried as of yet that could potentially also do a great job.

[@earleyreecemitchell]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing thankyou for the reply. I was thinking of something easier to apply like nova jet, or nxt sealer. What do you think? All these products are so expensive whers i live i just want to try and make the best option first time round. Thankyou!

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Maybe try Nova Lustre I think you’ll really like it!

[@AndreasSchwarzinger]

Very good video, especially your personal opinion and observations in the end! Much needed real talk!

[@markiw12280]

Could you please try the artdeshine metal oxide coating next?

[@rideinstyl]

Thanks for the detailed information. Why do I know graphene has much more flash time and easy spreading as compared to ceramic coatings?

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

I think it’s just a newer ingredient that still needs more development to get those things right.

[@audriulis]

Great review/comparison 👍🏻

[@Steathl]

Hey mate, me again! I suggest you try ethos graphene coating. Big hype around! And it's like $100 usd. I have seen videos but I have not tried it. Same with 303 graphene

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Ethos isn’t available to me in Australia, they actually reached out to me months ago and said they would send me a sample but never did, 303 graphene also isn’t in Australia yet.

[@HorsepowerAddiction]

I have the Ethos Graphene Matrix Coating. Currently I have Mayvinci C16 ceramic coating on the side panels of my car AMG E55K for 2 years now. I had Carpro Quarts UK 3 on the bonnet, roof and boot. The Quarts lasted 8 months. The Mayvinci is still performing like day 1. I now have Ethos Graphene Matrix Coating on the bonnet, roof and boot. Like the test in this video the Graphene seems to be behaving better with the water than the Quarts as it's early days. The graphene appears to be performing similar to my Mayvinci coat but seems a little better than than the Mayvinci in the beading and I had no water spots after rain. The rain was mixed with ash as we had back burning. The Mayvinci cost me 500 aud dollars. The Graphene 160 AUD. I bought it from the US. Application of the Ethos was easy. I did it this way to see which product outlasts each other as the Graphene is supposed to last for five years and the Mayvinci 3 years. Time consuming test but it will tell the truth. The Graphene is great so far but time is the factor.

[@spartan7686]

Chicago Auto Pros reviewed Ethos.... tldr: very underwhelming

[@tkx86]

Anyone know what pen is used the yellow one for writing on the panel?

[@markradovic4493]

Lovely work Sandro. Very impressed with how extensive the testing was. Still looking forward to a comparison between EVO and UK3. Took my first step towards a ceramic coating on my vehicle with NV Glass. Was so impressed with the ease of application. Now need to decide on which coating for the paint 🤔. Keep up the excellent work, love this channel.

[@ldtriton]

Outstanding comparison!