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Originally Posted by afadeev

There are dozens of Ceramic coatings (avoid spray!) that claim 1+ years of durability. And there are dozens more entering the market every year.
Frankly, I haven't see any 3rd party tests to validate ANY of those cliaims.

This YouTuber is runnig a Ceramic coastings real-world test on 35 coatings, and is 6-months into the trial:

Longevity claims are highly questionable since they don't take into account your climate (AZ or AK - big difference) and how well you maintain your car (automatic car washes, or wash by hand?).

Personally, I've had 1+ years of durability with the following (in order of application, not peference):

• Adams Ceramic (was a PITA to level)
• Adams Graphene (easier)
• Gyeon's Mohs Evo (easiest)
• Mckees 37 Graphene Max (easy, and it sheets water off more than it beads -> fewer water spots!)

So far, all four are holding up perfectly fine.
Water spotting is an annoyance, unless you run out to blow the water off the surfaces with a leaf blower after the rain.

Glass coatings, on the other hand, are still an ongoing challenge.
I haven't found anything that lasts more than 6 months in real life before chattering kicks in!

HTH,
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Thanks! I have been watching a lot of comparison videos, discarding those that may be paid commercials masquerading as reviews . Your bolded statement made me research some more and while initially I was drawn towards beading since that's what I am used to with waxes I currently use, sheeting makes more sense since that appears to be a sign of lower surface tension and attraction. I am still researching since I do have a couple of months until spring but I appreciate your pointer above. From one of the reviews that I linked in one of my post, I was ready to move past CSL because it was a sheeting coating - I think I will take a second look at it now. Will also try to find comparative reviews if I can, between different sheeting ceramics.

Apart from above, I have 2 additional questions for anyone who can help.

1. What's the real world difference between Graphene and Ceramic coatings?

2. Can these coatings be applied to glass and plastic (such as exposed plastic bumper or other black plastic parts). If yes, will it wear off faster from glass due to wiper use?

Thanks again all - please keep sharing your knowledge!!