Ceramic Paint Coatings & Sprays

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Ceramic coating for cars: the buying guide A ceramic coating is a SiO2-based liquid polymer that chemically bonds to your car's clear coat rather than sitting on top like a wax or sealant. Once cured, it forms a smooth, glass-like surface layer that makes dirt and water bead off, keeps the paint cleaner between washes, and is only removed by machine polishing, not by road grime or rain. SiO2 vs graphene: the difference in plain English Most ceramic coatings use silicon dioxide (SiO2) as their active compound. Graphene coatings replace some or all of that SiO2 with graphene oxide, which is marketed as running cooler on the panel in direct sunlight (which can reduce water spotting on hot paint) and tends to spread more easily on application. Neither is automatically better. The formulation, prep work, and application technique matter far more than the headline ingredient. Durability tiers: what you're choosing between Entry-level spray ceramics , from around £10. Wipe on, buff off, no flash-point window to manage. Expect several months of hydrophobic protection. A good starting point for first-time users, or as a maintenance topper over a base coating. Prosumer bottled coatings from brands like Gyeon and CarPro, typically £30 to £90. These need proper prep (iron remover, clay, panel wipe) and a controlled indoor environment to cure. Manufacturer-rated at roughly 2 to 4 years, depending on the brand and whether you lay down one coat or two. Professional-grade systems , two-coat base-plus-topcoat kits like Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light with EXO, from around £95. The base coat is built for hardness and scratch resistance, the topcoat for water beading and easy cleaning. More demanding to apply. Gtechniq rate Crystal Serum Light at 3 to 5 years. DIY or professional application? You can apply a ceramic coating yourself. Most of the products here are designed for home use, and the result comes down to prep, not the coating itself. Decontaminate the paint (iron remover, clay)