Armour Quartz Coating | One of the prettiest ceramic coatings I've ever tested!

[@armourdetailsupply]

Thank you for testing our Quartz Coating, Dmitry!

[@DmitrysGarage]

Was a fun test, and I was very impressed with the looks it generated, can't wait to test more.

[@Dope.And.Pretty]

It is a literal crime that you don't have more subs. This is the best evidence based detailing channel I've seen.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thank you! Means a lot to me. Make sure to tell a detailing friend :)

[@gorillanismo]

Wow Dmitry, how it possible that you dont have 100k subs, your channel is top 3 and your testing #1!!!

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks =), make sure to tell a friend so I can one day get there.

[@chrish34]

Thank you Dmitry. After hours of study, you have convinced me to choose Armor Quartz Coating for my brand new 2024 Toyota Tacoma with candy red metallic paint. I enjoy your videos. This will be my first paint sealant project and i will research it fully prior to my install. Thank you for helping me decide which product that will seal the paint and enhance the red color.

[@johng753]

Your ceramic coating tests are the best! I always look forward to the release of a new DG video.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks, I really appreciate the very kind comment!

[@StevePierson123]

Awesome video Dmitry. I use Armour Detail Supply for all of my ceramic coatings. It can definitely feel tacky, but I’ve found that using less product can make life a lot easier while still providing performance. The color change is wild, my clients love it.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks for the tips and the field report. I think it's definitely possible to dial in applying this product. My rating mainly says this isn't an easy/beginner product, in my opinion. It's not a hard product, and I'm sure it can be easier to install in the right circumstance.

[@debtennis1301]

I have this on my Black MX-5 and it is gorgeous!! Over 6 months and still looks like I did it yesterday!! I use Amplify as my detail spray and it looks like it gives such depth and gloss! Love this brand!!

[@armourdetailsupply]

Thank you, Deb!

[@DmitrysGarage]

Appreciate the field report, glad to hear the looks last :)

[@rooboy99]

Thanks again for these reviews Dmitry. Great channel

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks for taking the time to comment and watch :)

[@derek3142]

Would love to see Cerakote V2 ceramic coating go thru your battery of tests.

[@DmitrysGarage]

It is definitely on my list :)

[@jasoncraig7096]

I have used the Pro coating several times and it definitely makes all colors pop!! My sweet spot is about 2 1/2-3 minutes. Great durability so far also!!! Thanks for the review!!!

[@DmitrysGarage]

Awesome to hear the Pro coating works well too. Really the durability on this one is quite good. At 300 washes the non-pro was still almost like new. I suspect it held out quite a bit longer than that, just not to the full 1,000 mark. I wonder if the Pro would hit 1K.

[@Showroomshinespecialists]

Loved the video and I am a big fan of the armour coatings ! Can you please make a video testing pans 3 year coating ?!!

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks! I'm going to try to get to the Pan coating sooner than later.

[@Showroomshinespecialists]

Thanks boss

[@chrisbradley3224]

I used their wheel coating and it was good. Really easy to apply, gives plenty of time and virtually idiot proof regarding high spots.

[@DmitrysGarage]

I'll have to make sure I test the wheel version out :).

[@DearSX]

Thank you Dmitry! Loving this channel! I hope you review popular spray coatings using the new method. Maybe the Adam's advanced graphene spray? Looking to see how it compares to more durable coatings :)

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks! I have and will continue to test some sprays as well, tested the Ethos recently and will have another video with a different spray in the next few weeks. I haven't tested the advanced version of Adam's graphene spray, just the normal, so it could be worth a shot.

[@DearSX]

Maybe restest something you tested with method 1 like TW seal n shine using method 2 to compare how the data matches up. ​@DmitrysGarage

[@larrysing]

The Pro version has the best hydrophobics of any coating I’ve ever personally seen. I’ve got a video on my channel demonstrating it on my GLC63 hood. Amazing.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Very cool, I'll have to try the Pro version. I want to say Armour may have sent it, I'll look through the pending products.

[@Bruces-Garage]

@@DmitrysGarageI’ve used both ADS coatings. Love both.

[@rooboy99]

Have you tried C6 Hydro?

[@Bruces-Garage]

@@rooboy99Not yet. I have it in my cabinet, but haven’t used it yet

[@klasseact6663]

I've applied 4 different ceramic coatings in about 10 years: -Duragloss -TAC system Power Plus -Gyeon Q2 Pure EVO -ADS Quartz I'm no pro installer but I had ZERO issues applying/removing ADS Quartz, not sure why your experience was so difficult, certainly not as difficult as understanding-10/-5/0/+5/+10 scoring system😋

[@DmitrysGarage]

I'm glad it worked well for you. Hard to say why my experience was different, but I apply many coatings a week on a busy week and I can tell you this bottle wasn't as easy to use as many others I try. As far as the scoring system, I do understand it's unconventional. The goal is to leave it a bit loose for subjective tests. It's hard to realistically call something a 3.7 out of 10 when I'm basing it on look and feel. Appreciate you taking the time to comment and watch!

[@klasseact6663]

@@DmitrysGarage your welcome

[@NoHandleAT]

Best current detail channel on YT, great data, no bs. Dmitry, please look into electrostatic fieldmeter for the eletrostatic coeficient of the surface, could be one way to test "dust magnet" products. Thank you.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks for the very kind words :). That has also been a test I've considered, but I still need to do more research to setup the experiment. Likely something I will add in the future once I get my glass testing going.

[@Topgearautodetail]

If possible trying C6 Diamond Gloss would be amazing to see Great videos man I love them!!

[@DmitrysGarage]

I have the Hydro version of that to test still. I'm sure Yvan would hook me up with the Gloss too when I'm ready :).

[@clints8888]

would be great to see the pro coating

[@DmitrysGarage]

I think they may have sent it as well, I'll check :)

[@sphirit]

You deserve more subscribers.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thank you, tell a friend ;-)!

[@whitegoodman7465]

This was my first paint coating i ever applied, to my surprise when i pulled it out of the garage into the sun i only had one small high spot on non metallic black paint that easily removed, a few on the rear glass as i must of hit the glass with the applicator when doing the trunk. Application is tricky and probably wouldn't rebuy because of that, here's some mistakes i made, some annoyances with the coating itself and overall general thoughts after application. -Flashed a little too quick, soon as I was done one panel I had to buff off immediately. -Buff off was pretty tacky, maybe used too much in some areas. -Tough to see the sweating effect at most angles even on my black car, shouldn't have crosshatched because it almost disappears if you try going over it in a different direction. -Very tough to see the wetness and where you last applied. -Great second buff, very slick under the towel and to the touch -The best part of this coating isnt the application, its everything afterwards.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Wow what a fantastic write up, appreciate you taking the time to put this together. I especially agree with your last statement, it's a great coating, but the application can be a bit tricky in some circumstances. I think someone who does coatings often enough won't find it too tricky and would love the results, especially if doing it for a customer, but as you found it could be a bit of a toughie for a first timer.

[@shubhankarsse]

Can you compare glass coatings like Glaco Dx, Angelwax H2go, C6 Hydro Glass and ADS glass along with others known ones? Your tests are the most reliable and informative.

[@BryanRushing]

Awesome video! Definitely considering this for my next costing application as a DIY guy. Question for you… would you recommend a specific costing for white paint and someone who will be doing their 2nd coating ever? I did my first a couple of months ago…CLEAN 8 year… it was very easy and forgiving…

[@DmitrysGarage]

I don't really test much on white paint, red and black usually. I suspect you'd want one of the ones that does well on red, because it's a lighter color. I really liked this particular coating. I also really like the Ethos Max, which is a great option for durability if you feel confident with something that could be just a bit more prone to high spots. Essentially how good is your lighting and are you confident you will wipe it all off in time?

[@DarylSpano]

Are you updating the Wax Testing Results V2.0? I see the spreadsheet @11:22 looks different than the V2.0 sheet. (I use V1.0 and V2.0 all the time!) :>

[@DmitrysGarage]

I decided to start archiving results including the 1.0 and 2.0 in favor of starting annual leader boards. Products are discontinued, testing methodologies change over time, and one big list doesn't let you look back if it gets purged of products. My thought now is to archive each year as a snapshot of what the standings were. If you check out the detailing submenu on my site (or link in the description) you will see "BEST CERAMIC COATINGS OF 2024" which is going to be this years top list for coatings. There are lists for other product types as well. In January when I copy the list over to 2025 I will purge products that are discontinued or otherwise can't or won't be retested to conform to new methodologies for the 2025 list. This way we always have a concise fresh list and a year by year history of results. Maybe we will say "wow company X has massively improved since 2024" one day :-).

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

Nice!!!

[@gorillanismo]

Please please please, try Carpro Dlight next, they are claiming superior UV protection on the market and you are king testing this

[@DmitrysGarage]

It won't be next, but it's absolutely on my list. A few other videos have already been filmed, but I promise that one being so requested is on the "soon" list.

[@gorillanismo]

@@DmitrysGaragesweet!!! I was thinking on buying it but prefer to wait your take on it before breaking my heart

[@Bruces-Garage]

Have you tested any stacked coatings? I’m just wondering how performance “stacks” up against single layer. I’ve found CSL & EXOv5 to be nice and slick. I’ve also done DIY 5 + 3 year.

[@DmitrysGarage]

There are sooo many combinations. I have stacked products in a few tests before. Stacking can definitely work, but it takes some trial and error. I'm personally more excited about the amazing performance we're getting from single layer coatings these days. It's crazy the performance you can get out of one application now.

[@bwrick21]

Hey! Do you have a 2024 best of “award” for product? If not that would be great top 3 from each category? Keep hp the great work! Awesome job

[@DmitrysGarage]

There was a video near the end of the year where I went through my favorite products. Definitely give it a watch!

[@Ts_Picks]

Have you tested Nasiol NL272? I went back through videos but did not see it. Also the DiY 5 & 8 year. But definitely want to see the nasiol nl272 and their zl53 before I buy one or none

[@aldaley3537]

Awesome videos. Does any of your equipment test for oleophobic properties?

[@DmitrysGarage]

I've not done any testing for oleophobic properties yet, though it could be interesting since everyone hates smudges and some of the road film likely would be affected. It's definitely an interesting idea.

[@Danmandingo]

*With all the hype surrounding CLEAN by Pan's products, hopefully we'll get a DIMITRY review of some soon...* 🤔

[@dtail4u]

Just curious how would this coating do taking it thru car washes 100x. Tkz!

[@DmitrysGarage]

That's sort of what the elcometer tests tries to emulate, but of course it's using a mild shampoo (Adam's most simple Blue formulation) while some of the car washes (especially tunnels) may use harsher chemicals.

[@joevanseeters2873]

Dmitry! The Albert Einstein of Detailing Product Testing! DOCTOR DETAIL.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Haha maybe I should rename the channel Dr. Detail :). Thanks for such kind words, really made my day reading them!

[@BrillianceAutoSpa]

Sexy in red 😍

[@DmitrysGarage]

Really is