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Originally Posted by J.F. Sebastian
The new "spray-on-wipe-off ceramic coatings" coming-out these days are amazing. Hydrosilex's Recharge is another.
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Amen from a "now old" detailer.
Started in highschool, used stuff like Meg 16 and Poorboy Natty Wax.
Quickly accumulated a hole bunch of stuff and never used them because I found Collinite 845.
Shortly after, found Zaino Clear seal (wipe on, walk away).
Then ZCS expired and no longer worked well, bought Optimum Opti coat.
Before I even get through half the bottle, I stumbled upon the spray and rinse coatings.
NEVER
GOING
BACK
Winter prep on 2x 4Runners, 2x sedans, and a hatchback used to take several weekends.
With the advent of clay sponges/mitts and the spray on, rinse off coatings, I can do all 5 vehicles over a single back breaking weekend. Love sealing all surfaces without taping stuff off or "avoiding" trim.
I have to "LOL" at $1000 ceramic coatings as it simply isn't worth it on a daily driver. Sure it may "harden" the paint marginally, but even if you have PPF film, if a large enough rock bounces off your bumper, it isn't going to be unscathed. You still have to handwash your car, and you inherit the hassle of dealing with water spots and additional upkeep. For an exotic car, it makes sense. On a 4R that MIGHT even see a pin-stripping trail?-no way.
Funny thing, on most days, both the '99 and '03 4runner look nicer than 90% of the 4runners on the road that are 15 years newer... even moreso after a rain shower (at least from 20' away)