I used this website..

https://avalonking.com/blog/how-to-m...-coating-prep/

Hence why it's for professional use only.:picard1: To quote the late great Tom Callahan "I can get a good look at a T-bone steak by sticking my head up a bulls rear, but I'll take the butchers word for it".. So the fact that you "wont spend the money" has no bearing on the durability of the products or the ability to get the type of shine that a professional detailer will. We fix the DIY'ers cars and boats every week, and that 4-6k figure doesn't touch it. much less after they have loaded it with a hardening product that wont self level.

great. Still stand by my comment. I get a great finish with the spray on stuff. Holds up well and costs little. If it works and I’m satisfied with the result why change.

the griots 3:1 ceramic spray is a great product and lasts an entire season. Easy to put on and it’s cheap.

plan to use it again this season. Boat has never looked so good.

you should probably lay off the professional ceramic kool aid. Go to Scott hd YouTube channel. He has tested more ceramics than you know about…I base my decision on emperical data not a sales pitch

oh the great scott on youtube.. lmao:picard1:... Really, Dude I have been doing this for 30 years, Ive tested and been on the test programs for all the major companies since they started back in 09. im quite sure I've forgotten more about ceramic than you know.. if you think that youtube is "empirical data" you have another thing coming... oh and just so you know, Griot doesn't manufacture anything, all of his products are relabeled, private label through other manufacturers. so you go boy!

Never claimed to be an expert. Nor did I imply it.

keep peddling your stuff…go for it. :party-smiley-004:

Nuff said... you go boy

yes you know me so well based off one post.

suggest checking out Scott hd on YouTube. He has the most comprehensive tests that I could find. All of the results are objective and paid for by viewers not products or companies. Check out his excel spreadsheets too. I’m sure products you have shopped are on his list. He has tested over 70-80 different ceramics.

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My experience with spray on wipe off products has been good. Currently using Adams Graphene Ceramic spray.
True ceramic is great but, nothing seems to hold up long below the waterline or where water is constantly blasting it. In fact most pro shops will recommend topping occasionally with a spray on anyway so I have a hard time justifying its use vs expense.
I just did my 32 Dominator on Saturday and takes almost no time. I also like the spray for getting in all the little areas around the drives and tabs, I probably used more around there than the rest of the boat.

Imo the best product for ME is the one that I get the desired results with ease of use.

BTW nobody asked paint vs gel.

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