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Post by Juan on Mar 14, 2020 16:21:20 GMT -6
I've read where some people have paid hundreds to have ceramic coatings put on their boats and vehicles. Way too expensive for me but I found an 8 oz bottle in WalMart yesterday for $20. so picked it up. The label claims after applying you'll never have to wax your car again. I'll post a report after I have time to apply it. Anyone had a ceramic job done on their boat?
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Post by freezerfiller on Mar 14, 2020 18:30:55 GMT -6
I'll try to read up on it. If it truly is a ceramic coating (which I doubt), I'd be concerned about staining.
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Post by freezerfiller on Mar 14, 2020 21:16:04 GMT -6
I was able to read a little tonight and they are considered nano coatings. They aren't a true ceramic and staining wouldn't be an issue. I've done a good bit of research on these on glass. I think they are better than wax as far as durability, but to say you'll never wax again, you might not as long as you re-ceramic you boat again. I wouldn't expect more than 18 months down here in UV-ville. maybe 3 years up on the great lakes. They do bead very well, but abrasion is not their friend. I hope they have improved them in the 3 years since my research, because noone hates waxing a boat more than I do.
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Post by Juan on Mar 15, 2020 4:38:15 GMT -6
I was able to read a little tonight and they are considered nano coatings. They aren't a true ceramic and staining wouldn't be an issue. I've done a good bit of research on these on glass. I think they are better than wax as far as durability, but to say you'll never wax again, you might not as long as you re-ceramic you boat again. I wouldn't expect more than 18 months down here in UV-ville. maybe 3 years up on the great lakes. They do bead very well, but abrasion is not their friend. I hope they have improved them in the 3 years since my research, because noone hates waxing a boat more than I do. Like they say" If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. I wish the "never wax again" was true but I'd be happy if it looks good and holds up a year. I haven't found anything that will stay on the boat hull longer than 3 or 4 fishing trips. Thanks for the report freezer. I think I remember you reporting on this or something like it a while back.
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Post by Juan on Mar 15, 2020 14:47:53 GMT -6
Well I got a chance to put the ceramic stuff on my truck this afternoon. I don't know if it will last as long as they claim it will but I will say it goes on super easy and the shine on a black truck is the best I've ever seen. I've tried a million different waxes and none of them shined it like this stuff did. It took about half of an 8 oz bottle so I'll try the other half on one of the boats and report back later.
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Post by freezerfiller on Mar 15, 2020 15:52:09 GMT -6
A good test would be to put it on the port side, and your last favorite on the starboard side so that you have a true side by side comparison.
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Post by Juan on Mar 16, 2020 9:15:50 GMT -6
A good test would be to put it on the port side, and your last favorite on the starboard side so that you have a true side by side comparison. Didn't think of that. Too late, I just finished putting it on both sides. Time will tell.
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Post by mosquito13 on Mar 17, 2020 3:09:37 GMT -6
Did it a while ago. Professional stuff. Key is the clean before application. No it is not for ever, bleach and other cleaners will really deuterate. I did my engine cover about 1.5 months after painting . Rinse off clean like glass. Had my wifes outback completely done when purchased. Like a good wax makes cleaning way ez. I think I did a write up on it maybe a year ago.
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Post by 985crabs on Mar 17, 2020 6:55:20 GMT -6
I saw a ceramic coating option at the local car wash Sunday morning. If I'd read this thread maybe it would have meant something to me and I'd have paid the extra $4 for the upgrade. Oh well, there's always next time.
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Post by freezerfiller on Mar 17, 2020 15:45:31 GMT -6
I saw a ceramic coating option at the local car wash Sunday morning. If I'd read this thread maybe it would have meant something to me and I'd have paid the extra $4 for the upgrade. Oh well, there's always next time. I spent the $3 and was pretty disappointed. Of course it was $3..
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Post by Juan on Mar 18, 2020 4:47:35 GMT -6
I do know it doesn't do anything for keeping a scum line off the sides of the boat.
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Post by catchersrock on Mar 24, 2020 13:59:10 GMT -6
I paid a local shop $500.00 to fully detail and ceramic coat my truck, a 4 door, 3/4 ton 4x4 GMC. I am happy with the coating. Road grime and similar stuff rinse right off. They said they would do my boat for a similar price. Im going to take it by there and let them look at it and give me a hard quote. They guarantee their coating for 1 year. I gotta say, if I get my boat fully detailed and coated with a 1 year guaranteed wax job for $500, thats not a bad deal. Thats several days work on my end, not counting supplies and materials. What do yall think?
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Post by freezerfiller on Mar 24, 2020 17:13:28 GMT -6
damn that's a pretty boat. I would say wait and see what the economy does. You might get it for $250 in a month.
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Post by Juan on Mar 24, 2020 17:13:49 GMT -6
You can buy 25 bottles of the ceramic stuff I bought at WalMart for $500. Buy a bottle and try it. Can't say it will last a year but it goes on easy and puts a great shine on the gelcoat. If it lasts a couple of months, I'll be happy.
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Post by mosquito13 on Mar 24, 2020 20:17:17 GMT -6
$500 is a fair price. It is a pita to do a good job and that includes the trailer, with a one year . Take a bunch of pictures like your selling it after its done.
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Post by Juan on Mar 25, 2020 4:18:50 GMT -6
Assuming for $500. they would apply the stuff to the entre boat.... how do they wax the areas on the bottom where the boat sits on the bunks?
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Post by mosquito13 on Mar 25, 2020 12:07:12 GMT -6
Maybe hit the bunks with product at the ramp...They don't but you never see those areas. Out of site out of mind .
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Post by Juan on Mar 25, 2020 12:27:07 GMT -6
Maybe hit the bunks with product at the ramp...They don't but you never see those areas. Out of site out of mind . Very true. You won't see it but if possible, I'd want it done so the boat slices through the water better.
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Post by Juan on Mar 30, 2020 14:02:50 GMT -6
I'm in no way promoting or endorsing the ceramic stuff I bought at Wally World but just reporting how it performed on my boat after the first saltwater dunking.. It didn't "repel" the scum line but it wiped off easier than it ever has before and the hull is still beading up like it should after a good wax is applied. I don't know how long it will last but so far it's the best stuff I've tried and I've tired a lot of them. I'm impressed and that's not easy to do.
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Post by Juan on Apr 22, 2020 13:11:22 GMT -6
Still not promoting this stuff but wanted to post an update... I think I've had the Sea Pro in saltwater four times since applying the ceramic coating and I'm still impressed. I've never had any wax last more than one or two trips. When I wash the boat down after a day's fishing, it beads up like it was just applied and if there's a scum line, it wipes off easily with a towel. One bottle was enough to do two boats and my truck. I'm so impressed, I bought another bottle and did the car, golf cart and my tractor. www.walmart.com/ip/Shine-Armor-3-IN-1-Ceramic-Coating-Car-Wax-Wash-and-Shine-As-Seen-on-TV/895493915
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