Pre-Ceramic Coat cleaner
 

So last winter I used a ceramic coat product instead of wax and was relatively happy with the results.

What's a good cleaner to use prior to applying? Obviously I have a little black streaking still on the gel in certain areas. Last year I used maguiars oxidation remover to get it clean, then applied the ceramic coating. That's not the best process, was hoping there is a better cleaner you guys can recommend.

Second - what ceramic coat product is everyone using? I bought one off eBay last year, and again, was pretty pleased, but would like to see if there is a better product this year....

Anyone used Glidecoat? Some decent feedback on forums. Looks like they will perform ceramic coating and also sell the product....

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I did mine with Xpel Marine coating.. its all I use at the shop too. most of the spray and wipe stuff will only last a season.

P&S Coatings and all products.

the true process is to do your polishing and then use a prep spray before laying the coating down. It is to remove all the raw chemicals in the polishes and you want the surface completely clean/fresh so the coating will adhere for maximum efficiency. After the coating you should use a topper for that final slickness, it is also the product that will mainly be the maintaining chemical for the coating.

We used isopropyl alcohol mixed with de-ionized water to prep after buffing and wet sanding.

‘Drilling, who did you say did your paint job after the guy in south fl frigged it up?

thats what most of the cleaners are, after you do the prep work you need to get rid of the polishes and left over contaminants, or they form a block for the ceramic.

Maryland offshore performance and Grafik efx, chris dilling did the design and paint work

The spray and wipe stuff may only last one season but it’s 100x easier to apply and 100x more forgiving.

we used car pro quartz on the bottom…it works good. It’s just a PITA.

I would recommend a good spray and wipe to anyone who is considering making the change before spending 4-6k to have there boat done.

even then I might still opt for the spray and wipe.

What ratio Moses?