Vapor Blue GT
Well-Known Member
I know what I said and I said 99% of people don’t need it. Comprehension goes a long way. Bonding to the paint vs not bonding doesn’t make a huge difference to many people. I can apply a wax with ceramic or graphene and get similar protection if I do it regularly. Any coating acts as a sacrificial layer, one just stays on longer and offers a little better protection but it’s not a huge difference and most people don’t care. Ceramic coatings take more time up front to a certain degree and less time throughout the year. What you get for $900 someone can get similar protection for $100, they just have to do it more often and be more careful with what comes in contact with their paint and how long they let it stay.Wax vs ceramic coating: There is a difference. Even you admitted it a few posts ago "You are correct on waxes not equivalent to ceramics." Wax does not bond molecularly, while ceramic does. That's like the difference between laying a piece of paper over something versus gluing it to the surface - far less chance something compromises or comes between the two if using the latter process.
Ceramic != graphene. If ceramic did nothing, they would not use it.
Graphene in a thin automotive application does nothing. It's all marketing. I've provided my citation from a developer and manufacturer of coatings. I don't know what else to say.
Your car, your money, your choice. Or not.
Best of luck! I'm done.
You cited a source, I’ve seen multiple sources say the opposite. I couldn’t care less but I do know some graphene infused products last longer and perform better than non graphene infused products from personal experience. I don’t advocate them because I’m happy with ceramic but they have their place in the market. Waxes do as well. Plenty of 20 year old cars and trucks still look great with only using wax.
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