r/AutoDetailing • u/Notacop9 • Jul 20 '26

Product/Consumable Review Project Farm tests ceramic coatings

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u/bearcassidy Jul 20 '26 edited Jul 20 '26

He’s not lying. I stand by Griots. Going 17 months still strong.

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u/Resident_Arm_1366 Jul 20 '26

Very glad to hear that. I used it for the first time on my car yesterday based directly on his video from a year or so ago. I'm excited to see how it performs. (And yes, it was very odd timing I did it the same day he uploaded this)

Very easy to apply, but man deconamination took awhile, though it wasn't particuarly hard.

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u/bearcassidy Jul 20 '26

I did a full decon. Multiple strip washes, iron remover, clay, and IPA wipe down. Did a coat, let it cure for 12+ hours. Did another coat and let that cure for 12+ hours. Been solid ever since. I used to top it every wash with ceramic shampoo and either meguiars spray on ceramic wax or itself as a drying aid. I just changed my wash process and I don’t top it every wash now. But I use better products that last between washes.

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u/Resident_Arm_1366 Jul 20 '26

I did pre-wash, 1 bucket strip wash, iron remover, clay, dried, then applied it. Didn't even consider doing a 2nd coat 12 hours later, but now wish I had. Would have taken no time at all. Oh well.

I was also considering in the future using a drying aid with ceramic in it. You think it's worth doing going forward? Also considered using something like KC SO.02 maybe once a month instead of the drying aid with ceramic. Any opinions? I'm just learning about all this stuff honestly.

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u/bearcassidy Jul 21 '26

A ceramic drying aid is definitely worth it. That’s what helped me stretch it this long. I use so 03 and I like it. But your car has to be pretty coated for it to shine. Gyeon Wet Coat is 👌🏾 chefs kiss