Ceramic vs Wax Paint Coating July 16, 2019, 05:44:51 pm I’m preparing to “wax” our Lazy Daze for the first time. I’ve been using Polymer type waxes on my auto the past few years. Recently, I’ve been exploring use of “Ceramic” coatings. I’m told and have read that, properly applied, ceramic coatings eliminate the need for wax (at least for 5 years or so), and greatly reduce washing effort. Apparently silica (in form of SiO2 I believe), fills the microscopic pores in paint and forms a very hard, hydrophobic (water repellant), barrier on its surface. The main downside seems to be cost, driven by extensive preparation and application labor (I’m receiving quotes in the $3000 range). My thinking is that the initial cost when amortized over time compares favorably to the cost of waxing and the reduction in washing time/effort sounds pretty good too. Has anyone on the forum considered this option and either taken or rejected it? Any insight would be appreciated. Warren
Re: Ceramic vs Wax Paint Coating Reply #1 – July 17, 2019, 05:59:43 pm Hi Warren,I don't know what kind of "ceramic coating" you are considering for $3000. I have looked at several videos of Mequiars, Mother's, and Turtle "ceramic" polishes. One of the things being touted was the ease of application once the surface was clean. And those products are fairly inexpensive too. I have been using a polymer kind of polish on our rig since new and have been very pleased with the durability and ease of application. I am a do it yourself kind of guy. I don't think I could pay $3000 to have it done and sleep at night. But hey, that's just me.Steve K.
Re: Ceramic vs Wax Paint Coating Reply #2 – July 18, 2019, 02:11:26 am I have bridge in Brooklyn I'd like to show you..... really great price.
Re: Ceramic vs Wax Paint Coating Reply #3 – July 18, 2019, 10:49:50 am Here is an interesting and seemingly unbiased look at ceramic coatings. I should add that I had never heard of ceramic coatings until this thread came up. Is Ceramic Coating Worth It? Here's The Truth:Jim 3 Likes
Re: Ceramic vs Wax Paint Coating Reply #4 – July 18, 2019, 01:37:03 pm Excellent article, Jim--thanks for posting that link!
Re: Ceramic vs Wax Paint Coating Reply #5 – July 18, 2019, 08:12:11 pm Jim my thanks too - good article. JaneSent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
Re: Ceramic vs Wax Paint Coating Reply #6 – July 19, 2019, 12:28:24 pm Thank you Jim. Very helpful article indeed!
Re: Ceramic vs Wax Paint Coating Reply #7 – August 02, 2019, 04:37:04 pm I would link a quality carnuba wax would work ok right? Do you guys wax the entire rig or are you just talking the chassis area? That seems like a daunting task...
Re: Ceramic vs Wax Paint Coating Reply #8 – August 02, 2019, 05:19:00 pm "Do you guys wax the entire rig or are you just talking the chassis area?"---What do you mean by "chassis area"? To me, it's all "chassis" except the roof, and that shouldn't be waxed. And, yes, it's a lot of work! 1 Likes
Re: Ceramic vs Wax Paint Coating Reply #9 – August 02, 2019, 05:46:44 pm Quote from: brewersarcade - August 02, 2019, 04:37:04 pmI would link a quality carnuba wax would work ok right? Do you guys wax the entire rig or are you just talking the chassis area? We hand wash the entire Rig to include the roof before every trip (at least monthly). We wax the 27’ MB twice a year with synthetic wax. It takes about 6 hours or so depending how my body is working and 2 Aleve. This LD is a 2009. 1 Likes
Re: Ceramic vs Wax Paint Coating Reply #10 – August 02, 2019, 06:53:27 pm I wash the entire rig with the car wax in solution/bucket approach starting on the roof back towards the ladder. I've never noticed the roof being slick, but I don't really go up there much. Then I do the sides from below. The next day I start waxing, with a step stool, with Meguiar 'gold' carnauba. It can take several days to finish. The hardest parts are the cab area and underneath the cabover. Hood, fenders and doors aren' too bad. Fiberglas under skirts need it the worst. The paint seems to be degrading there first, and the painted sides are holding up the best. I've noticed some warping of the tire cover from the heat just recently. Going on twenty years now. The black details get the Meguiar's restorative. https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/meguiars-ultimate-black-plastic-restorer-12-oz-g15812/7570011-p?c3ch=PLA&c3nid=7570011-P&adtype=pla&product_channel=online&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqLS41KLl4wIVh6_sCh0kRQlhEAQYAyABEgK9IPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds This only happens about twice a year in it's entirety. Spot touchups as needed. RonB
Re: Ceramic vs Wax Paint Coating Reply #11 – August 02, 2019, 07:54:12 pm I hate waxing. I do it twice a year with Nu Finish; once for the entire rig (not the roof) and a second time one month later. LD stays shiny all year. NuFinish is pretty easy to apply and buff off. Waxing still sucks.Harold
Re: Ceramic vs Wax Paint Coating Reply #12 – August 02, 2019, 07:57:24 pm "We hand wash the entire Rig to include the roof before every trip (at least monthly). We wax the 27’ MB twice a year with synthetic wax. It takes about 6 hours or so depending how my body is working and 2 Aleve. This LD is a 2009." So Mister Ed, when you say "We", are you one of those fortunate men that has a wife willing to help polish the LD? So is that 12 hours of human effort and 4 Aleve? Your rig looks spectacular! I hate you even more for your covered storage and ultra clean roof! Steve K 2 Likes
Re: Ceramic vs Wax Paint Coating Reply #13 – August 02, 2019, 10:12:07 pm Ed,Your roof is clean enough to eat off of. Mmmm...🍱Just started waxing (Nu-Funish) our LD for our (my daughter and me) trip to Yellowstone at the end of the month. I should have it all waxed by then. 😏Kent 1 Likes
Re: Ceramic vs Wax Paint Coating Reply #14 – August 03, 2019, 12:50:40 am Simple Green to the roof. Sides get the current wash/wax gallon from Costco/Auto Store after lengthy travel, every beach trip, or before the tarp goes on. Aero Cosmetics Wash/Wax All after the bath.
Re: Ceramic vs Wax Paint Coating Reply #15 – August 03, 2019, 12:44:49 pm Kent please come practice your waxing technique on my LD...#WashOffWaxOn...I will award you different color belts for your progress.While your here show me how my roof antenna is supposed to work lol We are enjoying Silver Strand Beach near San Diego. 2 Likes
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