While the Chemical Guys HydroSlick SiO2 Ceramic Coating doesn’t quite deliver the same level of shine and scratch-resistance as a traditional ceramic coating, it’s a great option for beginner detailers. It comes with a spray bottle and microfiber cloth and is easily the most watery of the bunch—a hint that it likely doesn't have nearly as much SiO2 as the other coatings we tested.

While you can have a professional apply ceramic coating, these are also reasonably simple to apply yourself. We’re not entirely sure if this counts as a ceramic coating, because there’s no mention of it on the limited English instructions on the primarily Japanese packaging. This includes any paint corrections you want to make, a thorough hand wash, a clay bar session, a buff job as you see fit, and a final wipe of a microfiber cloth to remove every bit of dirt and debris from the clear-coat.To test not just the efficacy but the long-term durability of these ceramic coatings, we'll be updating this article regularly.

It gives them hydrophobic properties, meaning they repel water and take any moisture bead or sheet easily away from a car’s surface. Our single application was good for just under three months, which is par for the course for the spray-and-wipe options. This ceramic coating features SiO2 polymers – silica nanoparticles – which give your car a glass-like look and shine. Generally, we found that spray-on ceramic coatings do not last as long as those that must be carefully applied. Diamond-like Cover: Adopting advanced nano engineering formulations, your car's surface will form a protective coating that lasts for months and provides a long-lasting shine.

The car care world has its fair share of must-have tech that goes as quickly as it arrives, but the latest hot ticket, ceramic coatings, looks like it’s here to stay. Ceramic car coatings protect your car’s clear coat from environmental damage and UV rays, so, yes, they are good for your car.