Ceramic Coating Longevity Test - 41 WAY - ULTIMATE comparison test - UPDATE 18 -FINAL UPDATE + Decon

Well, as this test comes to a close, we have our winners, and several other great options out there - lets do a decon wash too using several methods to see if we can bring any of these back to life! What a fantastic test this was. I know you'll all miss the silver hood and the flamethrower pressure washer! (If you know, you know!)
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TOP 5:
- NGNT Pro 3K (now DiamondProTech 120): diamondprotech.com/
- Nanobond 9H/NanoAge 9H: amzn.to/3umDBQ1
- DPC T9: dpcdetailing.com/dpc-t9-pro-c...
- Gtechniq Ultra (Pro Only): bit.ly/3d6n2C9
- NGNT Pro2K diamondprotech.com/
Honorable Mentions (decent life, pretty cheap):
- Meguiars Hybrid Paint Coating: amzn.to/3cPglo3
- Griots 3-in-1 SiO2: amzn.to/3dEkHh0
- Weiruxin 10H: amzn.to/3wmThEA
Several other strong performers in this test, but as they aged, the Texas summer heat just did a lot of them in!
Used for the DECON:
- Carpro Reset: amzn.to/3BhIoYg
- Carpro Descale: bit.ly/3DpJEuP
- DuraGloss Aluminum Brightener: amzn.to/3eI4LOG
- Meguiars D1801: amzn.to/3RIVrJ4
CERAMIC COATING/SEALANTS:
1) TEC 580 Ceramic Coating amzn.to/3woN0IG
2) Owners Pride Ceramic Coating (PROFESSIONAL ONLY) ownerspride.com/
3) Speedcoat Speedwipe Ceramic Coating www.speedwipeinc.com/
4) Gyeon Can Coat Q2 amzn.to/3wzJA6b
5) Sea Foam Fast Finish Spray bit.ly/2Rne5Mq
6) Nano Age 9H/Nano Bond 9H amzn.to/3umDBQ1
7) Avalon King Armor Shield IX bit.ly/3s0dwEQ
8) GTechniq Ultra (PROFESSIONAL ONLY) bit.ly/3d6n2C9
9) AMMO NYC Reflex Pro Enamel Coat bit.ly/3tasxp8
10) NuFinish Ceramic Coating Spray amzn.to/31NpIyc
11) Meguiars 3 IN 1 WAX amzn.to/39FI8VM
12) Meguiars Hybrid Paint Coating amzn.to/3cPglo3
13) Griots Garage Ceramic 3 in 1 WAX amzn.to/3dEkHh0
14) IGL Premier Synthetic Sealant amzn.to/3mjtYPb
15) Xtreme Solutions Poly Seal bit.ly/3fV34MB
16) Undrdog “The Sauce Pro” getundrdog.com/products/the-s...
17) Gloss It Pro 10H Quartz ceramic coating (PROFESSIONAL ONLY) bit.ly/3mBPgYM
18) Gloss It 5H Quartz Coating amzn.to/3cP933C
19) Lone Star Ceramic Coating lonestarcoatingtech.com/
20) NGNT DS Gel www.ngnt.ch/
21) NGNT Pro 1K Coating www.ngnt.ch/
22) NGNT Pro 1K+ Coating www.ngnt.ch/
23) NGNT Pro 2K Coating www.ngnt.ch/
24) NGNT Pro 3K Coating www.ngnt.ch/
25) Chemical Guys HydroSlick Wax amzn.to/2OiWjIS
26) Chemical Guys Carbon Force Ceramic Coating bit.ly/2RobCkR
27) Chemical Guys HydroCharge Ceramic Spray Coating amzn.to/3wkim34
28) Nanoskin Ceramic Sealant amzn.to/3dwo6OJ
29) Nanoskin Top KOTE T3 ULTRA Ceramic Coating amzn.to/31NUhUu
30) Nanoskin Ultra TOP KOTE Ceramic Serum amzn.to/31NUhUu
31) Fortador Kevlar Coating www.fortador-usa.com/fortador...
32) Carpro CQuartz Finest Reserve (PROFESSIONAL ONLY) cqfinest.com/
33) Carpro CQuartz Professional (PROFESSIONAL ONLY) cqfinest.com/home/cquartz-pro...
34) Drive Auto Nano Coating driveinhidefinition.com/colle...
35) Weiruixin 10H Ceramic Coating amzn.to/3wmThEA
36) IGL “EZ” Graphene Coating amzn.to/3d3Ke3M
37) EELHOE 12H Graphene EELHOE 12H/10H+ V2 Pro Graphene Hydrocoat rb.gy/rdzfav
38) DPC T9 Pro 9H Coating dpcdetailing.com/dpc-t9-pro-c...
39) DPC T3 Coating dpcdetailing.com/t3-sio2-tio2...
40) APEX Metal Oxide Coating bit.ly/3da7yxb
41) APEX Rehydra-Bead Spray Sealant bit.ly/3d2xSJp
Equipment:
INFRATECH IR Curing Lamp: amzn.to/3aMj5Rv
FLIR Thermal Camera: amzn.to/2Ps1oPE
Laser Temp Gun: amzn.to/32SiLfR
Sure MV7 Mic: amzn.to/3eztv8d
FLIR/Extech UV-A/B Meter: amzn.to/3dIDIyw
Transparency Sheets: amzn.to/3e5hA1R
Carbon Fiber Tripod: amzn.to/30ZTIas
Sony AX53 4K Camera: amzn.to/3fPZ4uQ
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[@fscottgray9784]

Great job Scott. Thanks for your hard work.

[@j.k.7807]

Thanks Scott. Much appreciated 👍

[@Breese147]

Awesome followed this one forever haha! Thanks once again!

[@notsodelusional]

We appreciate the dedication, Scott. I'm surprised the max temp was only 109. Arizona residents are jealous.

[@ScottHD]

We get that 127% humidity 😆. Well, 90% humidity. Haha

[@dahensta1]

Appreciate your videos!

[@keeper1855]

Thanks!

[@AnalogueKid2112]

Great test!

[@ScottHD]

Thank you!

[@chiragghuman]

You're the master of real world tests! Amazing videos and the only reason I trust you is because of NO sponsors. So many channels start as non sponsored and then fall prey to the monetary greed. Pure Quality here Scott! Respect for you. All my buying decisions are solely based on your tests and I'm not regretting a single one till date - Thanks to you! As a suggestion, shall request if you can include the NASIOL ZR53 ceramic coating in the next test. They make really tall claims and for the price, seems too good to be true.

[@ScottHD]

Already a step ahead of you! Check out my "consumer requested" costings test. I don't have this months update up yet.

[@ScottHD]

It does seem like it's a strong performer!

[@Darkcruzer23]

great work and thank you for everything! i still dont think you get enough views and i cant understand why, other than people dont want to see their favorite products not be as good as they think. if you need ideas, best soap, best soap+coat

[@luckypaco1148]

Maybe dedicating one square to a wheel coating would be a good reference point for the impact of heat since they're formulated to withstand the extreme heat in the braking system.

[@ScottHD]

Good idea!

[@reflectonauto]

Thank you so much for all the tremendous effort you put into making these super informative videos. Please review Maxprotect UNCR if you get a chance.

[@h62628]

Great job, only thing i think wasnt fair is for fantastic xml which is very popular you used spray on as oppose to the other bottle they have

[@matthewdinslage8120]

Found out this week that Meguiars is discontinuing their Hybrid Paint Coating. That sucks because that was a great product that was dead simple to apply.

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Dang. I just happened upon this test. In middle of doing a full paint correction on my 16 year old Guards Red 911. Using Sonax ultimate cut, followed by Perfect Finish, then a quick coat of CarPro essence (to mostly just prep for the C quartz ceramic, just the consumer stuff, nothing super special). I’m several hours in and getting ready to do the Essence stage (then let dry for 24 hrs prior to ceramic). After spending all this time, perhaps I should reconsider using one of the top products reviewed in this video. Doesn’t look like my version of C quartz is reviewed here, but these are newer and more pro line offerings, so I expect that these would be better than mine).

[@ramirocosta1]

great vid brah. liked

[@ScottHD]

Thank you!

[@dynamicforged]

Thanks for the video. It looks like these coatings are put through the harshest conditions. Some of the cars might not go through these conditions. Will the life expectancy be greater if they are properly taken care of? 3-4 washes per month and yearly maintenance?

[@boskosdoghouse]

nice long test.....I'll miss the flame thrower....;)

[@aiksengneah280]

Yes IGL premier coating seems very hydrophobic to water. But at my own experience, if the reason is raining season and even wash every 4 days with pH neutral shampoo, the black water spots and stain is terribly much. Those black stains no longer can be washed with contact wash. So i assume the dirt repellency is very very bad, hydrophobicity is fine, and the slickness is none for me. No slickness even by touching it.

[@MrBluesyoucanuse]

Why did the Technicians Choice 580 last 300 days in one test then 1 year 4months in another such as the 38 way test? 1 coat vs 2 coats? Thanks.

[@thehomez]

I'd love to see if cquartz uk 3.0 would have lasted. Can't decide between that vs nano bond 9H....

[@BasketBowlers]

For the weekend warrior who has no more than 2-3 cars, it's hard to argue against Meguiar's HPC in its aerosol form. Traditional ceramic coatings start to harden as soon as you open them. You can keep HPC on standby when panels start to weaken.

[@Arsing116]

I'm going to try this HPC out.

[@jaggedimpulse3653]

Have you ever tested P&S ceramic coatings?

[@biofractal78]

Hi Scott. I come here after using the Nano Coat based solely on this review... I am finding that the nano coat is not slick like I was expecting. Does it need a topper? Can you give me some light? Thx

[@thecamarogarage]

Did you happen to try REVIVIFY CERAMIC PRO ("Self-healing) ?

[@robertb9838]

Maybe decon wash and hit the panel with Meguiars Ceramic Detail spray to see if Hydrophobic properties can be revived

[@toosweetdetailing8970]

Nice testing. Have you had a chance to try DinoWax Ceramic Serum? It’s pretty inexpensive $25 for 2oz maybe we can see that in a test. The owner said he formulated his own coating. So hopefully it could take a beating.

[@ScottHD]

Interesting! I'll check it out!

[@RobFarnham]

Let's see some fireball

[@LilRick96]

Some Silla, Butterfly and Butterfly Graphene would be 🔥🔥

[@ScottHD]

Working on it!

[@BlackHawkPSU]

I would like to see 3D Eraser Gel water spot remover tested for revival. Great video as always.

[@bruceneedles2204]

I've tried it...didn't do anything !

[@tier1detailing]

This is a perfect example of why you'll have 0 issues doing paid reviews Scott. You stated that you clearly don't like Scott from DPC, but you had no issues highlighting the fact that he has a high performing product here. If you were biased or untrustworthy, you would have gone out of your way to alter his products performance, but you didn't

[@ScottHD]

Absolutely! And thank you!

[@davidsmith6308]

I’m kind of curious what does the aluminum brightener do to paint coatings I have not seen this before is it a old detailer trick any information would be appreciated thanks again Scott for these amazing videos

[@ScottHD]

It's basically slightly more intense "wheel acid" - It was suggested to me as another option to bring some back (and it has proven that it does work in some instances)

[@lukoitautodetailingllc3124]

@@ScottHD did you have direct sun on the panel during the process?

[@glumdogtrillionaire]

Fascinating the effect the acid had on one of the best performing coatings in the test; NGNT. Goes to show that it’s not a one-size-fits-all case of decontamination for coatings. Also strange that NGNT claims high resistance to the entire pH range but got knocked off.

[@ScottHD]

Agreed. Went for performing best to dead.

[@orthodox1717]

@@ScottHD ahhh, the flavor of the month hype.

[@orthodox1717]

Just ordered NanoBond! Thanks for your hard work, Scott!

[@damiansutube]

Yeah if it wasn’t for Scott I’d have never considered or even heard of Nano age/bond. It’s definitely a surprise beast performer. I’d like to see more about its depth of color and gloss.

[@ScottHD]

@@damiansutube I can definitely go over that!

[@damiansutube]

@@ScottHD that would be awesome. I thought about asking you and even suggesting it for a future video but didn’t want to ask for too much. You already provide a lot for us.

[@orthodox1717]

How is the application? Rainbow flash?

[@zachcovington2252]

Think doing reset from the beginning and all the way through (honeydew replacement) would change any results? Great test sir

[@ScottHD]

That I'm not sure, but out of the interest of consistency, I'm sticking with Honeydew snow foam for future tests.

[@zachcovington2252]

@@ScottHD i dont blame ya!

[@glumdogtrillionaire]

What’s the age of this update, Scott? By the way, hoping to see more long term tests of NGNT in the future to gauge consistency of performance.

[@ScottHD]

Oh absolutely. Already acquired the "Diamond protech" for upcoming test this fall. 1 year, 4 months for this update.

[@PeteyMcSavage]

Love it big dog 🐶!!! Make those detailing companies product better products not better marketing

[@dknights6414]

I wonder if hood color plays any part in consistency aspects for things like nano bond. Awesome thanks for long term results.

[@ScottHD]

Other than maybe the radiant heat absorbed/reflected vs a black hood. I see about 20°F lower surface temperatures on this hood compared to the black hoods. The aluminum ones (all are steel except the 38 way test that ended last month) tend to absorb the heat for longer, but don't get any hotter.

[@luckypaco1148]

@@ScottHD I think the age of the clear coat has some impact, in my experience products tend to last longer and perform better on newer cars vs one which are 7+ years old.

[@ScottHD]

@@luckypaco1148 fair point. Clear coat thickness.

[@caseman03]

I put nanobond on my red and white vans based on these videos. I am very pleased with the results.

[@ScottHD]

@@caseman03 never thought about throwing it on shoes. Good to hear!

[@gregmroczek4204]

What's NGNT+ in Diamond Protech?

[@ScottHD]

Look a video or two back on the one I did about NGNT and how they relate to the product released for the market.

[@paulgyro]

Scott, with the life being so short do you feel ceramic coatings are really worth it?

[@ScottHD]

If the vehicle is garaged, it'll last longer - stored outside? The spray sealants/coatings are far cheaper and easier to just reapply every 6-12 months instead.

[@paulr5027]

Does anyone have a KISHO coating on their vehicles? I just applied it to my car. Seems exceptional so far, wondering about longevity. Also if anyone used it, did it darken your paint? (3 layer, 701,811,901)

[@PeteyMcSavage]

901 is a beast it’s every bit as good as Cquartz uk the 711 and 811 are not good

[@ScottHD]

I've tested some of their original stuff and it all did quite well. I bought another one (I think 811?) on Amazon and I think it was a fake one... didn't perform well at all.

[@paulr5027]

@@ScottHD I got kit from KISHO direct. 701 and 811 goes on easy, looks good, but 901, lot quicker flashing, even spraying with distilled water, and I think 901 made paint darker, still experimenting on other panels

[@piovo5222]

@@paulr5027did it last?

[@paulr5027]

@@piovo5222 still on yes, you can tell still darker on hood where I put it, only did 7 and 8 on fenders to see difference. Also some spots on windshield where I rested wiping rags, right in wiper path too.

[@stevenmott6668]

@Scott, any way you know an installer that could “lend” you some Icon Rocklear and do a comparison to your best performing ceramics? Have you had any experience with Icon? Anyone…?

[@ScottHD]

If you can point me in the general direction I can look into it. Haven't heard of them but I'll start checking in to it.

[@jonathangranados9022]

I, too, am curious. Those guys have some insane claims.

[@jonathangranados9022]

Coating Kings in Santa Clara CA installs it. Maybe they can provide you some.

[@roninbushito]

I will stick with cquartz pro

[@engineflight101]

You need to test sam's spray wax from cleetus McFarland

[@ScottHD]

I'm good friends with Garrett (Cleetus). I can definitely get to working on that!

[@smashedhulk8492]

Other car detail channels dress up as you for Halloween.

[@kevinkinsler]

C'mon Scotty,Get some Gyeon Restart for a Decon Wash....

[@lukoitautodetailingllc3124]

I don't think i've seen any youtuber do this many coatings on their own personal car that is driven and taken care of like it's supposed to be. Maybe this could be something you try on your own car and wash it once a month. also, I hope you aren't using iron remover and wheel brightener in direct sun as wheel brightener would eat and damage clear coat on hot panels....aka strip off anything due to heat accelerating the product.

[@mattheviewer]

Surprising that the copper / aluminum brightner knocked out NGNT, the predecessor of Diamond Protech. Might Diamond Protech (currently heavilly hyped by some other detailing channels) have the same vulnerabilities? At right time in test, perhaps that cleaner could be used on some of the pro coatings to see what happens?

[@glumdogtrillionaire]

Diamond Protech is the same product as NGNT. As far as distributors have been told, it’s the same product.

[@402car_kid4]

I bet if you hit that panel with some water spot remover some of those panel spots would come back. They’re probably clogged to hell.

[@mofosoto]

I wouldn't mind seeing you just keeping this test going but just leave it alone for 6 months to a year and do a normal wash test and then clay mitt. That way you don't have to keep washing it every month.

[@ScottHD]

I can maybe do that. It is currently leaning up against a shed behind the shop right now.

[@mofosoto]

@@ScottHD Perfect. Get to it when you can and if you don't, no biggie. You're not going to use that silver hood in another test anyway haha

[@MarylandDevin]

@@ScottHD If you do, can you give a closeup inspection of the surface to see if any look different than the control as far as spotting, swirls/marring, and gloss if you're feeling frisky. I know it may be hard to tell on this color.

[@marambula]

Nano bond is resilient to time, and chemical decon washing. NGNT looked best until the aluminum brightener chem knocked it off the hood. +1 to the “clogging” hypothesis based on how some can bounce back after a decon wash. There will be different best decon methods depending on what is clogging the coating (road salt/brine vs water spots, vs traffic film, etc) and will be coating dependent. It’s pretty obvious there’s no one right way to decontaminate these coatings and certain coatings can respond well (or poorly) depending on the chem decon product.

[@orthodox1717]

NanoBond wasn’t phased by the alkaline or acidic product.

[@yftinthyn007]

Unclogging is pretty temporary and the coating will like be completely failed soon after.

[@Mr.Kerokerokero]

CQuartz professional line performs worse than CQUK. Interesting.

[@jeremyogburn5888]

You should take some unrelated sponsorships like mobile games, nobody would care! The youtubers who do that always put a progress bar so they can be easily skipped. Get that bag bro

[@ScottHD]

Thought about it! They definitely make it tempting with the amount of zeroes in the number they throw at you.

[@jeremyogburn5888]

@@ScottHD I can't speak for anyone else but I'd be glad to skip right past them and keep watching the good content. nobody should be upset at you for getting paid for your work, especially an unrelated sponsor that adds no bias

[@spiritfinedetailingsouthba1047]

Why do these videos always seem nebulous? Is it just boring?? No sure.

[@gregmroczek4204]

What do you want him to do, dance on camera? These are supposed to be informative.

[@GanNing221]

I think it has to do with the jittery of his camera. The Optical Image Stabilization needs to be improved with these videos.

[@vasquezgvsqz]

Thanks!

[@ScottHD]

Much appreciated!