OT: Ceramic paint protection system coatings, First hand experience… Options

[draganc]

Hi folks!

What’s the community’s point of view on ceramic coatings vs
old school traditional wax-on-wax-off?

I used a ceramic product from a Florida based company years
ago, with great results but forgot the name, and are looking
for today’s miracle product.

Let the discussion games begin!

[mgarrison]

I tried some stuff called The Last Coat. Was recommended by Car & Driver/Road & Track I think. Super easy to apply compared to wax! I try and recoat about every six months. Water beads up great, but that's a double-edged sword as they seem to water spot easily/quickly - Keep in mind I'm in PHX, AZ area so HOT & DRY!

The TLC stuff really seems to work great on the black plastic fenders on my wife's Jeep Wrangler. And on the black fiberglass top. They look deep black, and bead water great. Black mirrors and door handles on my Ford Raptor too - that's where the stuff really works!

I believe I'll stick with the TLC because of how quick & easy it is to apply. I'm more likely to do it every six months than wax because of that ease. From what I've read it's not really "ceramic" because it comes in a plastic bottle. The solvents for real "ceramic" coatings would dissolve plastic (based on what I read).