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Old May 3, 2024 | 11:20 AM
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I’ve seen a few legitimate looking ceramic coating tests. This one seems pretty legitimate. Watch, and comment. I’ll add some of the other evaluations as well,

 
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Another one that's interesting, thorough, and has a surprising winner.
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Originally Posted by foxtrapper
Another one that's interesting, thorough, and has a surprising winner.
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Lemon Pledge? Asking for a friend.................
 
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There are lots of good and bad coatings out there. Some do some things better then others. "Usually" with a bike, longevity is not an issue.
If you have not applied a coating before, ease of application should be the most important part. A coating is only as good as the prep. Screw the prep up and no coating will last as long as its supposed to
 
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I have been using Cerakote spray sealer. It is like more a wax to me but easier to use and gives a better shine and protection..
 
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Originally Posted by CoolBreeze3646
Lemon Pledge? Asking for a friend.................
Actually after having my boat in salt water, and I power wash it down, I do a quick wipe down of the chrome and stainless steel with lemon pledge. It quickly removes the salt stains.

I hadn’t thought about it before, but that would be a good test for a ceramic coating. I’m gonna give that a try.
 
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