oh. actually i not quite sure the difference between these 2. i thought coating last longer than waxing.

Waxing is much cheaper and easier to apply..
For starters, why not try spray wax?
Just spray and wipe, done.. coating is harder for beginners..
I started with soft99 products like speed & barrier, then later tried moved to turtlewax and meguiars.. u can look for reviews of the products on youtube. Spray wax u can apply once a month or whenevefmr u wash ur car.
Also, i highly recommend soft99 glaco for your windscreen and windows to prevent watermarks

i saw Meguair too. alright. will check for that. Thank you so much.
Also another thing, may I know what cloth you use for waxing? or you use those sponge as those tutorial video?
I am wondering where to get decent quality and not too expensive one.

I started off with mr.diy, then slowly buying on shopee/lazada..
Do get different color microfibre cloths, so u dont mix them up for different purposes..

Alright. thank you for recommendation. Will look into that.

Make sure at least 600gsm quality for better easier water absorption

oh... i didnt know this but seems like most of the cloth didnt stating this.
Will check out for this. Thank you so much

Wax: Commonly in paste or liquid form. Usually contains organic compounds like carnauba, beeswax, montan, etc. High-end concourse grade paste waxes usually contain high-grade T1 carnauba. Ease of application varies but are usually easy. Durability is usually low-mid because organic compounds don't tend to last long.

Sealant: Commonly in paste, liquid and spray form. Usually contains inorganic polymers that will cross-link with the paint, thus creating a barrier e.g Silica (SiO2), Graphene, Fluoro polymers, etc. Ease of application varies and usually require a bit more elbow grease e.g Fusso Coat. There is also a "flash time" i.e the time for solvent to evaporate before wiping off. Durability varies depending on form. Paste products tend to last longer than spray products.

Coatings: Full blown paint protection solution. Contains various ingredients, but usual suspect is Silica as the base material. Coatings can be further reinforced with Graphene, nano-diamonds, Titanium, Silicon Carbide, Fluorine, etc. Ease of application varies depending on the percentage of active ingredients. The more the active ingredients, the lesser the solvent/transfer solution. Lesser solvents means more forgiving flash times or leveling time. Durability also depends on the active ingredients. Professional only (not available to consumers or prosumers) coatings will last the longest. Finally, coatings require full prep before application, so polishing is recommended.

If you have the time and money. Go for a coating. If you don't mind or actually enjoy applying something more often, then a wax or sealant is more than enough.

Hope this helps.

This post has been edited by m_man: Nov 21 2024, 12:43 AM

Alcantara is just some branded synthetic suede. Just clean and maintain using any fabric cleaning products.

This post has been edited by m_man: Nov 21 2024, 12:53 AM

can we use Fusso Coat Speed & Barrier on car's windscreen or windows or headlamps?

No, for windows and windscreen use soft99 glaco.
For headlamps i used meguiars

Hi sifus... Currently im using soft99 ultra glaco for glass coating ... Any other better options to intro? Thanks

Please recommend some budget car wash shampoo.

I plan to wash outdoor and to use a lot of shampoo on each wash to make washing easier and faster.

Thank you.

Try igl wash or osren wash. Buy the larger size, will be cheaper.

Good sunny day after cleaning with clay cloth followed by rhino water spot remover and protected with Adam’s graphene spray. Prep for the new year. iGL graphene coating seems to be holding going into 3rd year

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Wouldnt the clay cloth and water spot remover remove the coating?

Well from observation, wash with clay cloth, dry, spot remover, rinse and water still beading. Then topped up with graphene spray.

This post has been edited by Scissorshand: Dec 16 2024, 07:48 AM

I am also using soft99 ultra glaco on windscreen, so far only complaint is wiper judder when used with windscreen wash concentrate like Bosch for example. Maybe next up is try their own glaco windscreen wash liquid, which manufacturer recommends.

I’ve used proper glass coating in the past, Gyeon View. Only lasted 8 months with semi-shaded condo parking. When it failed, the wiper started to smear and streak as if there’s heavy oil film. The price, preparation work and longevity, I am not sure if it’s worth the effort. At least for this specific coating.

Also used PIAA Si-tech for about 2 years, car under the sun 90% of the time. Had hard water spots issues with rain water baked on dry by hot sun, etched right into the “silicone coating” that the wiper lay down. It affected hydrophobicity and vision in heavy rain (Rainy night, brake lights and oncoming traffic will highlight all the watermarks). At 2 years mark, it also slightly hardened, and started streaking. Also not worth the price imho, could’ve gotten 4 sets of Bosch rubbers, a set of Ultra glaco and glass refresh with extra change.

Currently I am back to using simple Bosch rubber wipers and ultra glaco, apply 2 - 3 times a year if necessary. Affordable, quick, effective.

anyone using Meguairs Hybrid Ceramic Wax?

I guess many of us here, do use it. Are you planning to get one or having any issues?