Best Ceramic Spray Coating? Mothers vs Meguiars vs Ethos Pro

Summary

In this video, the host conducts a comprehensive test of various car care products, comparing the effectiveness of a traditional Brazilian carnauba wax against newer ceramic spray coatings. The products are evaluated based on their ability to reduce friction, enhance paint protection, and exhibit hydrophobic properties. After a series of rigorous tests involving washing, chemical exposure, and friction measurement, the Turtle Wax Hybrid Ceramic Spray Coating emerges as the top performer, outshining both the carnauba wax and other ceramic coatings in terms of durability and water-beading effects, proving that it doesn't always take a high price to get superior results.

Takeaways

• 😀 The script begins with a humorous anecdote about a past motorcycle experience, setting a light tone for the product tests.
• 🛠️ The video involves testing various car wax and ceramic spray products to determine which one offers the best protection and shine.
• 🚗 The car is meticulously prepared for testing by washing, using a clay bar, and applying an iron remover to ensure a clean surface.
• 📏 The friction test on unprotected paint revealed a baseline measurement of 4.06 pounds, indicating the paint's roughness without any coating.
• 🌟 The first product tested, Mother's Carnauba Wax, significantly reduced friction to 2.24 pounds, demonstrating its protective qualities.
• 💧 Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions performed exceptionally well, reducing friction to 1.76 pounds and showing strong water-beading properties.
• 🧪 All products showed good initial hydrophobic properties, but Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions, Epic Elements, and Adam's Ceramic Spray stood out as top performers.
• 🔍 The durability tests with strip wash, iron remover, and bug tar remover revealed that Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions maintained its performance better than others.
• 🏆 The final friction test crowned Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions as the top performer, followed by Epic Elements and Adam's Ceramic Spray.
• 💰 The video concludes with an emphasis on Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions as an affordable yet highly effective option, outperforming more expensive competitors.

Q & A

What was the prank played on the narrator as a teenager involving their motorcycle?

Someone put wax on the motorcycle seat as a joke, causing the narrator to almost fall off when they tried to pop a wheelie.

What is the purpose of washing the car before applying the products in the script?

The purpose is to remove any existing wax and sealant, as well as to clean the paint surface thoroughly, ensuring that the new products can be applied to a completely unprotected and clean surface.

What is the significance of using a clay bar on the car in the video?

Using a clay bar helps to remove contaminants such as brake dust from the paint surface, which could interfere with the application and effectiveness of the protective coatings being tested.

Why does the narrator use an iron remover after washing and claying the car?

The iron remover is used to eliminate contaminants below the surface that the clay bar couldn't reach, ensuring the paint is completely clean and ready for the application of the protective products.

What is the baseline friction measurement before any products are applied, as mentioned in the script?

The baseline friction measurement is 4.06 pounds, which is the amount of force required to move the sponge across the paint without any protective coating.

What is the main difference between the application process of Mother's California Gold Ultimate Wax and the ceramic spray coatings?

Mother's California Gold Ultimate Wax requires manual application using a cloth and buffing off the haze, while the ceramic spray coatings are applied by spraying onto a surface or cloth and then wiping or buffing off.

How does the narrator test the hydrophobic properties of the applied products?

The narrator tests the hydrophobic properties by observing how water beads up and runs off the surface after the products have been applied and allowed to cure.

What is the purpose of the strip wash test conducted on the products?

The strip wash test is conducted to simulate the effect of a powerful car wash on the products, to see how well they maintain their protective qualities and hydrophobic properties after being exposed to such conditions.

Which product initially took the lead in reducing friction on the paint surface?

The Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions ceramic spray coating initially took the lead with a very impressive 1.76-pound friction measurement.

What is the final outcome of the friction test after all the chemical exposures?

After all the chemical exposures, the final friction test results had Hybrid Solutions in first place, Epic Elements Protect in second, and Adam's UV Ceramic Spray in third.

What does the narrator conclude about the Turtle Wax Hybrid Ceramic Spray Coating at the end of the script?

The narrator concludes that the Turtle Wax Hybrid Ceramic Spray Coating outperforms more expensive competition and is a product that doesn't cost a lot but performs very well.