Adam’s Graphene Ceramic Coating™ was introduced late July 2020 and quickly became one of our most popular products ever, due to its excellent performance, ease of application, and amazing hydrophobic behavior at repelling water. Some may have felt the inclusion of reduced graphene oxide into the ceramic coating backbone was hype or simply just marketing, but once people began using it, they realized it really does live up to the hype, and has proven itself to be one of the best DIY ceramic coating offerings available.

Independent tests have verified Graphene Ceramic Coating™ at greater than a 10H hardness rating on the pencil hardness scale, meaning it is one of the most durable coating options available as well. Positive reviews from detailers all over the country began to come in, noting the straight-forward application with the patented UV Glow Tracing Technology for first-time ceramic coating installers. Users found that it goes on multiple surfaces like paint, glass, and wheels without issue, levels easily, removes without too much effort with a nice flash-time in low-humidity environments, and provides amazing color and gloss. For proper application and curing, we strongly recommend applying it indoors, preferably in a room-temperature environment for best results. Very cold or very hot temperatures, as well as high humidity levels can make it more difficult to work with.

Graphene Ceramic Coating™ is a perfect choice for your new car that you may have recently purchased, as well as your daily driver that has seen a few years of wear-and-tear. This is because it protects the paint multiple years, usually in excess of 3, 5, or even 7 years when prepared properly with a wash, full decontamination using clay and/or Iron Remover, followed by machine compounding and polishing to remove imperfections, scratches, and swirl marks, and then following the directions and instructional videos for application of the coating. All of these preparation steps are not 100% necessary in all cases, but you do want a bare paint surface for the coating to bond correctly and last its longest. Plus you will want to fix those annoying swirl marks first; otherwise they will be locked in underneath the coating for the next several years!   For a much more in-depth look at reduced graphene oxide and how it is incorporated into the ceramic coating formula, check out this previous write-up here: Graphene Ceramic Coating™ Explained.

Pros:

• Excellent all-around coating balances fairly easy application with high durability
• Multiple years of protection when properly maintained
• Easier washing and less chance of water spotting due to lower slide angles
• Outstanding gloss, depth, color, and clarity
• Better stain resistance against bird droppings, bugs, etc
• Multi-surface exterior product - paint, glass, chrome, wheels, and trim

Cons:

• Strongly recommend applying indoors for proper application and curing - 24-hour recommended cure time before being exposed to any water or moisture
• Requires more time investment than Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating™ - recommend clay and iron decontamination, along with machine compounding and polishing, then Surface Prep for best overall look and proper bonding to the clear coat
• Cannot be shipped overnight

Adam’s Graphene Ceramic Coating™ Advanced launched in July 2021, one year after our original graphene ceramic products, as a result of chemistry advancements that further improve upon the 7-year Graphene Ceramic Coating™. Our chemists went back to the drawing board with the “Advanced” formula, increasing the active ingredient percentage to 45% up from 30% in the original version, while using a different resin that is no longer flammable - meaning that Graphene Ceramic Coating™ Advanced can be shipped as overnight delivery for customers that may have very tight time constraints.

This higher percentage of graphene ceramic resin loading means that the formula applies much thicker onto the surface, so it does require a little more effort and experience to work with, hence the “Advanced” name. Graphene Ceramic Coating™ Advanced is our most durable, thickest, and longest-lasting coating option. With proper maintenance, it can last upwards of 9 years, so this is the best choice for someone that plans on keeping their vehicle for many years or for those that may not like to do full details as often. Just like the original version, we strongly recommend that you apply it indoors, free of dust and in a more temperature-controlled environment.

This advanced version does typically flash on the surface more quickly, so you do need to work faster with it, but the flashed residue does still wipe away fairly easily without too much effort. On darker color paints, you may see some overlap lines and/or high-spots if you do not thoroughly wipe away the residue enough. No matter what color the vehicle is, it’s always a good practice to double-check your work by temporarily moving the vehicle outside to inspect it in natural sunlight and correct any mistakes as quickly as you can after application - the longer you wait to fix high-spots or streaks, the more difficult they will be to fix. Then move the vehicle back inside to cure for the full 24 hours. Reference this video on how to fix any application-related issues: Oh No! I Screwed Up My Ceramic Coating.

Pros:

• Our best and most durable coating option
• Updated resin, no longer flammable, so it can be shipped overnight
• Thickest layer of protection we offer provides more scratch resistance during washing
• Highest levels of gloss, depth, color, and clarity
• Extreme levels of hydrophobic, water-repelling behavior
• Multi-surface exterior product - paint, glass, chrome, wheels, and trim

Cons:

• Strongly recommend applying indoors for proper application and curing - 24-hour recommended cure time before being exposed to any water or moisture
• As the “Advanced” name implies, may have more high-spots and streaks on darker colors if you don’t have much experience working with coatings

Thicker formula usually has a shorter working time, so it must be wiped away more quickly than the regular Graphene Ceramic Coating™

Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating™ was released alongside the original Graphene Ceramic Coating™, as a companion product to it for those that were looking for the easiest ceramic coating process, with the same incredible performance benefits, at a fraction of the cost of the full 7-year kit. There has to be a catch, right? Yes, in a sense. In order to make it an easy, sprayable formula, it is a much thinner liquid at 7% active content compared to the 30% or 45% levels that we discussed above. The thinner consistency and lower amount of active ingredient drop the longevity down to around 1 year of protection per application, compared to multiple years available from the two graphene coating options mentioned earlier.

Though it sacrifices overall longevity, the performance and behavior of Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating™ is nearly identical to the more durable Graphene Ceramic Coating™. You will see the same excellent improved contact angles of water droplets, meaning that water beads form a more rounded sphere-like shape rather than a wide oval on the surface. This increases slickness, causing water droplets and other contamination to have less surface tension, which in turn creates improved hydrophobic characteristics, where the coating tries to push water from the surface. This is also why vehicles that are ceramic coated sometimes appear to be more clean than others after driving through a rainstorm. The graphene ceramic coating has self-cleaning properties to a degree, and a coated vehicle can still have dirt and mud build-up, but you will find they are easier to clean up afterward.

Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating™ has a longer working time than our multi-year graphene coatings, so in most cases, you can apply it to two or three panels at a time (e.g. the hood and front fenders) before wiping away the residue. It will typically show a very strong rainbow or oily effect on most colors, as it flashes on the surface and begins to interact with oxygen, and you will be amazed at how it is nearly effortless to wipe away with two plush towels when compared to Graphene Ceramic Coating™ or Graphene Ceramic Coating™ Advanced. After wiping away the residue, our spray coatings only require a 4-hour cure time free from water or moisture, so you can apply this option outdoors if that is your only option, just be sure to check the weather forecast for a nice day before you begin to apply the coating.

Pros:

• Easiest coating option we offer, with up to 1 year of protection
• Excellent coating option for someone new to ceramic coating,
• Can be applied outdoors if necessary due to shorter cure time (4 hours)
• Best cost-per-use value, able to coat 6 or more vehicles per bottle
• Long flash time + easy to wipe away = less chance of streaks and high-spots
• Multi-surface exterior product - paint, glass, chrome, wheels, and trim

Cons:

• Spray formula sacrifices durability for a much easier application process when compared to our 7 and 9 year coatings
• Cannot be shipped overnight