Anyone using ceramic paint treatments?
01-18-23, 08:54 AM
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Anyone using ceramic paint treatments?
I've never used one, on a car or otherwise, but I wonder if worthwhile on bikes; a bottle that would treat one car should probably treat every bike I own. Anyone doing this? Results? In particular, does it "play nice" with C&V paints and, especially, decals?
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01-18-23, 08:58 AM
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I use a ceramic wax. Is that what you mean?
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I can only say the results are impressive on cars so I too am interested if anyone has any experience on old bikes with gossamer thin decals.
01-19-23, 12:13 AM
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I applied Opti-coat 2.0 ceramic coating to my cars. It last longer than waxes and sealants. But it's not a miracle coating where dirt just falls off or scratches never appear.
It is probably not worth the money for bikes. There's just not enough surface area to make it worth while. It doesn't take that long to apply a sealant or wax to a bike. You can also use the stuff that is applied while the bike is still at wet.
It is probably not worth the money for bikes. There's just not enough surface area to make it worth while. It doesn't take that long to apply a sealant or wax to a bike. You can also use the stuff that is applied while the bike is still at wet.
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True, bikes are cheaper than cars so perhaps it is not a cost-effective solution, but as we're kinda attached to these bikes...
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been using this as it is amazing, but I don't think it's ceramic
https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/...-152-oz-liquid
https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/...-152-oz-liquid
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turtle wax/
been using this on bikes+car.no issues on velocal decals.super slick & water beads on the car much longer than mequires ultimate wax.not cheap however.
https://www.turtlewax.com/products/h...word=&device=c
https://www.turtlewax.com/products/h...word=&device=c
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^^ I use the spray version of that Hybrid Solutions stuff. It's more like an instant detailer. It works very well. Have not tried it on a bike yet. When my can of Finish Line Teflon Bicycle Detailer is used up I will.
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been using this as it is amazing, but I don't think it's ceramic https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/...-152-oz-liquid
been using this on bikes+car.no issues on velocal decals.super slick & water beads on the car much longer than mequires ultimate wax.not cheap however.
https://www.turtlewax.com/products/h...word=&device=c
https://www.turtlewax.com/products/h...word=&device=c
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01-19-23, 01:09 PM
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I have UK Quartz 3.0 on one of my cars, it does what it is supposed to do. I don't see what the advantage would be over good wax on a bicycle.
01-20-23, 06:45 PM
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Car products on a bike, may be of interest to some.
https://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-...s-4-01-20-2023
https://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-...s-4-01-20-2023
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I use Hydro Slick from Chemical Guys.
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been using this on bikes+car.no issues on velocal decals.super slick & water beads on the car much longer than mequires ultimate wax.not cheap however.
https://www.turtlewax.com/products/h...word=&device=c
https://www.turtlewax.com/products/h...word=&device=c
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I have used some of the spray on variety. It works really well initially, but, it seems to lose its luster quickly.
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The ceramics waxes, and even graphene, aren't really any better than the traditional waxes and sealants. On a car in rainy season will last a couple months before the beading effect fades.
A good sealant will last longer than waxes. Waxes offer a better wet look deep gloss. You can apply wax on top of sealants if you want a more glossy look, but not the other way around.
A good sealant will last longer than waxes. Waxes offer a better wet look deep gloss. You can apply wax on top of sealants if you want a more glossy look, but not the other way around.
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not in my experience.you haven't really tried any of the ceramic waxes now have you.
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The spray on wet car and hose off type doesn't work that well long term. Dry application does last longer. But they last about as long as Wolfgang deep gloss paint sealant, but Wolfgang's look glossier.
