porshanut

Can someone explain the difference between a "ceramic sealant" and a "ceramic coating"? Any information on these would be helpful. I am planning on doing something to my 992.
Thanks

Esoteric_Detail

​​​​​​In general if it's coming out of a spray bottle, it's a ceramic-infused sealant and not a genuine ceramic/quartz/glass coating. Not that the ceramic-infused sealants are a bad thing per se, there are some great ceramic-infused sealants out there that perfectly fit the needs of many users but marketing them as true coatings with extended longevity claims is a bit disingenuous. There is kind of a 'in-between' group of more hearty products that come out of a spray bottle and far outperform the majority of spray sealants, and example of which is Gyeon CanCoat, a 'coating-lite' product for lack of a better term.

That said, like many things there is no single best protection strategy that meets all needs and vehicle usage scenarios. For some folks wax is best, sealants address some other specific situations well and coatings excel in in a variety of areas...assess your needs, wants, budgets and how you plan to use your vehicle and proceed accordingly!

What are the differences between ceramic and spray coatings? FAQ by ESOTERIC!


Some quick vid links w/ more information on coatings:

Will I be disappointed with a ceramic coating


* While true coatings definitely excel in a variety of areas, there is a lot of exaggerated marketing out there as well. *

What coating manufacturers don't want you to know


5 Common myths about ceramic coatings


Making the right decision! Wax vs ceramic coating


Do I need to remove old ceramic coating before applying more?


Should one be so inclined, DIY'g a ceramic coating application is well within the capabilities of an interested DIY'er. Like many things, the preparation is the key to the best outcome. A quick outline for the best prep is:

Chemical and Physical Decontamination


Paint Polishing

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL...rog0VQzKhef0ZW

Wipedown with Panel Prep


Apply Ceramic Coating:

Kamikaze Miyabi - The EASIEST glass coating in the world!


ISM Coat v1.0 by KAMIKAZE-Collection!


Aftercare

Ceramic Coating Aftercare Guide

There are some fantastic and easy to use 'true' coatings available to the DIY hobbyist and we prefer the Kamikaze line for ease of use and overall performance. ISM 1.0 is notable for its tendency to produce a deeper, wax-like glow as opposed the the more sharp/candy gloss of many coatings while Miyabi is more of a sharp, reflective gloss.

If one wants to stay in the less durable but easier to apply ceramic environment, there are some great products for those needs as well. A few that we really like:

POLISHANGEL Primer + Cosmic Spritz Kit: POLISHANGEL's revolutionary NEW coating system!


POLISHANGEL Glasscoat Cosmic V2 Coating maintained with Cosmic Spritz: POLISHANGEL Glasscoat Cosmic V2 Review - ESOTERIC Car Care


The aforementioned Gyeon CanCoat: 20 minutes to coat your ENTIRE car?! | The BEST way to use Gyeon Can Coat


DIY or professionally installed, ceramic coatings (and quality ceramic sealants as well) can be very beneficial if your particular situation and personal preferences align with their strengths. Find what you like and enjoy, no definitive right or wrong about it!

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions or would like to discuss the topic in greater detail!