Ceramic glass coating

tompip · Jan 20th, 2018, 16:59

Hi
Anyone heard of this? Is it for sale in the uk and is it something that can be done DIY?

wimorrison · Jan 20th, 2018, 17:55

Assuming it is the same as the water clearance products around it is a pain in the backside to get off afterwards when you decide it doesn’t work for you.

benr7310 · Jan 20th, 2018, 18:48

It is ineed a rain repellent, just one that lasts about a year or 2.

Look in to Gtechniq G5, youll likely need to apply g4 first.

Ceramic coatings are very good, especially for paint protection. But rain repellents do seem to be a love/hate thing.

If you want to try a really good rain repellent without the hassle of ceramic go woth H2go ( angelwax). Also worth joining the detailingworld forum and/or detailing central facebook group.

mfresh · Jan 20th, 2018, 19:12

I had Kenolon Ceramic Shield put on my other car a month or so back and it's great. Definitely keeps the car looking cleaner and shinier and generally fantastic, even in this rubbish weather we are having.

Supposedly it protects from minor scratches and bird lime attacks etc but I don't know how you would verify that.

http://www.cidlines.com/en-UK/kenolon-ceramic-shield-v1

Would recommend it but its pricey to have it applied professionally...

NigelDay · Jan 20th, 2018, 20:31

Essential with any of these treatments is to ensure the bodywork is REALLY clean before application, otherwise the 'protection' will be applied to the smears and marks you are trying to prevent.

molsal · Jan 20th, 2018, 23:55

I have a 2 year ceramic coating on my car , and it does aid cleaning, I can remove far more dirt with a quick pass of my jet washer ,than when doing our pther car which has Bilt Hamber double speed wax applied.But they don't protect against scratches or poor washing teqnique, which is responsible for most minor scratches on bodywork. it just saves the hassle of constantly applying products to keep a high gloss look.Extensive paint preparation is the key with these coatings, that's why you should never pay a dealer to apply such coatings as they won't do the required prep work.

mfresh · Jan 21st, 2018, 18:06

Yup, that's why I had a complete paint correction and detailing done before the ceramic was applied.

Jan 20th, 2018, 16:59	#1
tompip Senior Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2022 19:00 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: northumberland	Ceramic glass coating Hi Anyone heard of this? Is it for sale in the uk and is it something that can be done DIY? __________________ 2011 XC60 Sapphire Black R Design D5 AWD, manual, winter pack, NAV, privacy glass, 18" Ixion wheels.

Jan 20th, 2018, 17:55	#2
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	Assuming it is the same as the water clearance products around it is a pain in the backside to get off afterwards when you decide it doesn’t work for you. __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

Jan 20th, 2018, 18:48	#3
benr7310 Master Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2023 17:48 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thurrock	It is ineed a rain repellent, just one that lasts about a year or 2. Look in to Gtechniq G5, youll likely need to apply g4 first. Ceramic coatings are very good, especially for paint protection. But rain repellents do seem to be a love/hate thing. If you want to try a really good rain repellent without the hassle of ceramic go woth H2go ( angelwax). Also worth joining the detailingworld forum and/or detailing central facebook group. __________________ V60 D5 215 (pre-facelift) Ex-S40 Sport 2.0d with 180bhp & 300lbft

Jan 20th, 2018, 19:12	#4
mfresh Nice person Last Online: Yesterday 18:03 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Henley on Thames	I had Kenolon Ceramic Shield put on my other car a month or so back and it's great. Definitely keeps the car looking cleaner and shinier and generally fantastic, even in this rubbish weather we are having. Supposedly it protects from minor scratches and bird lime attacks etc but I don't know how you would verify that. http://www.cidlines.com/en-UK/kenolon-ceramic-shield-v1 Would recommend it but its pricey to have it applied professionally... __________________ Red MY20 XC60 T5 Inscription

Jan 20th, 2018, 20:31	#5
NigelDay Premier Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:46 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barnard Castle	Essential with any of these treatments is to ensure the bodywork is REALLY clean before application, otherwise the 'protection' will be applied to the smears and marks you are trying to prevent. __________________ 2015: XC60 D4 FWD SE Lux Nav 190hp manual, Osmium Grey, 17" Segin, Tempa, Winter Illumination, Security, Family, DSP, 4C, HK Sound, Subwoofer, Front Parking, Rear Camera, Dark Tinted, Power Passenger Seat, Speed and Heated Steering.

Jan 20th, 2018, 23:55	#6
molsal Member Last Online: Sep 18th, 2021 00:43 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Leyburn	I have a 2 year ceramic coating on my car , and it does aid cleaning, I can remove far more dirt with a quick pass of my jet washer ,than when doing our pther car which has Bilt Hamber double speed wax applied.But they don't protect against scratches or poor washing teqnique, which is responsible for most minor scratches on bodywork. it just saves the hassle of constantly applying products to keep a high gloss look.Extensive paint preparation is the key with these coatings, that's why you should never pay a dealer to apply such coatings as they won't do the required prep work. __________________ My 2019 XC60, D4 Inscription Denim Blue, Dark Tinted, Reversing Camera, VOC etc.

Jan 21st, 2018, 18:06	#7
mfresh Nice person Last Online: Yesterday 18:03 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Henley on Thames	Yup, that's why I had a complete paint correction and detailing done before the ceramic was applied. __________________ Red MY20 XC60 T5 Inscription

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