Ceramic Polish
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Oswego IL
It is total garbage. Just another snake oil marketed to the uneducated car owners on social media platforms. There is a reason why no professional detailers use such crap. If you only buy consumer-grade car care products sold on retail shelves, stick with well-known established brands.
Here is what a popular pro detailer discovered when he tested it. It easily washed right off his car. LMFAO
Here is what a popular pro detailer discovered when he tested it. It easily washed right off his car. LMFAO
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 245
Likes: 14
From: Doral Fl
Ceramic coats
It is total garbage. Just another snake oil marketed to the uneducated car owners on social media platforms. There is a reason why no professional detailers use such crap. If you only buy consumer-grade car care products sold on retail shelves, stick with well-known established brands.
Here is what a popular pro detailer discovered when he tested it. It easily washed right off his car. LMFAO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlRtPti_8W0
Here is what a popular pro detailer discovered when he tested it. It easily washed right off his car. LMFAO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlRtPti_8W0
Racer
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 484
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From: Bridgewater NJ
Shine armor is junk. Use a real dual action polisher with 2 step correction with pads. The corvette had a very hard clear coat and thus has minimal improvement with these bogus products. Look up AmmoNYC or PanTheOrganizer on youtube. They are true experts. Junkman2000 is also great, I believe he may be on these forums, he is definitely on the Autogeek detailing forums.
1/4 mile/AutoX
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Buffalo Texas
this is a 02 original paint, with Chadwick's Extreme !! (120K)
Last edited by Pounder; May 31, 2020 at 03:16 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Oswego IL
I have never used it. However, $40 for a bottle of what is just an SiO2-infused spray sealant is pretty expensive. If it works well for you, keep using it. There are more durable spray products available for less money, and there are products that provide more gloss improvement for less money. What you buy depends on what you are looking to achieve in a spray product.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 6,094
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From: Oswego IL
Shine armor is junk. Use a real dual action polisher with 2 step correction with pads. The corvette had a very hard clear coat and thus has minimal improvement with these bogus products. Look up AmmoNYC or PanTheOrganizer on youtube. They are true experts. Junkman2000 is also great, I believe he may be on these forums, he is definitely on the Autogeek detailing forums.
The pros I follow regularly are Jimbo's Detailing (Auto Detail Podcast), Apex Detail, Forensic Detailing, and Esoteric.
1/4 mile/AutoX
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 11,441
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From: Buffalo Texas
I have never used it. However, $40 for a bottle of what is just an SiO2-infused spray sealant is pretty expensive. If it works well for you, keep using it. There are more durable spray products available for less money, and there are products that provide more gloss improvement for less money. What you buy depends on what you are looking to achieve in a spray product.
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1/4 mile/AutoX
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Buffalo Texas
a car wash with protectant !!!!! love all the experts on something they never used or know little about !!!! My source is Neil himself !!!!
Le Mans Master
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From: Oswego IL
What do you think a "spray sealant" is? That is a "protectant". *derp* I didn't knock Chadwick's Xtreme in any way. I just called it what it is---a spray sealant. Yes, you can use many spray sealants as waterless wash sprays. Or, as you prefer to call them: a "car wash with protectant". Many are also SiO2-infused. Companies like Meguiar's, Griot's Garage, Adam's Polishes, etc. all offer what they call "ceramic detailer" sprays, or "3-in-1" sprays. Products that clean the surface, enhance gloss, and provide protection. Sound familiar? Yep. Same category. Not to burst your bubble, but the Chadwick's Xtreme isn't some miracle wonder spray. It very well could be a good product that provides a lot of protection! And, that's great! Just remember that you won't find many pro detailers who use it. That almost always means that the product performance per dollar isn't the best value. If it works well for your needs, keep using it, as I said in my above post! 
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Doral Fl
Ceramic coats
Pounder that is a very nice shine , I didn’t mean to start an argument over the product , I have not bought it , I was just asking because I saw the product on a YouTube video. I use the polish and wax method ( old school) , I was just looking for something easier , I see all these new products : Chadwicks, Turtlewax Seal and Shine and Meguiars Hybrid ceramic wax... very nice shine and sweet ride
Le Mans Master
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From: Oswego IL
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There may very well be cheaper and better alternatives but, I swear by Chadwick's. Ridiculously easy to use, and the end results are fantastic. YMMV.
