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AQUASiC MAX 3 Year Ceramic Coating

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$89.99
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Professional SiC ceramic coating

Up to 3 years of protection with proper prep and maintenance.

AQUASiC MAX is a bottled, professional-grade silicon carbide (SiC) ceramic coating for detailers and experienced enthusiasts. This is the base AQUASiC MAX formula. It is a high-solids coating that lays down about 1 to 2 microns when applied as directed.

It is a full install, not a spray: decontaminate, correct the paint, apply in small sections, let it flash, and buff it off. No leveling is needed. If that sounds like more than you want to take on, VITRIFY MAX gives you SiC protection in one spray-and-wipe step.

Application instructions

Letting the coating flash is the most important part of the install. This is a buff-off coating. There is no leveling step. Apply it, give it time to flash, then buff it off.

  1. Start with clean, decontaminated, corrected paint and wipe the panel so the surface is ready to accept the coating.
  2. Work in a 20 inch by 20 inch area, and no larger. Apply an even layer with a suede or microsuede applicator.
  3. Let the coating flash for 5 to 10 minutes. Do not rush this step. The coating needs that time to set up before you touch it.
  4. Buff it off with a clean microfiber towel. If it smears, it has not flashed long enough. Stop, let that section set up longer, then buff again.

For full-size vehicles, SUVs, and trucks, we highly recommend using two bottles so you have enough product to coat the vehicle properly.

The vehicle can be washed on day 7. We highly recommend waiting until day 14 for the first wash.

Specifications

ChemistryHigh-solids SiC ceramic coating
DurabilityUp to 3 years with proper prep and maintenance
Film thicknessAbout 1 to 2 microns
ApplicationSingle layer, buff-off (no leveling)
Flash time5 to 10 minutes
Section size20 inch by 20 inch, and no larger
First washOkay on day 7; waiting until day 14 is recommended
InstallDecontamination, paint correction, flash and buff-off
CoverageTwo bottles recommended for full-size vehicles, SUVs, and trucks

Results depend on surface prep, giving the coating enough time to flash, climate and maintenance washing. The up-to-3-year figure assumes a full install on properly prepped paint, a complete cure and regular maintenance washing. Test in an inconspicuous area first and follow the application and cure instructions.

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  • 5
    Better than the ceramic coatings at AutoZone

    Posted by Gloria N. on 31st Jan 2026

    I tried one of those $30 ceramic coating kits from AutoZone and it lasted maybe 3 weeks. This is a completely different product. Real ceramic technology, real protection, real durability. You get what you pay for.

  • 5
    Easy DIY application

    Posted by Eva S. on 28th Jan 2026

    Watched the tutorial video, prepped my paint, and had the coating applied in about 3 hours including cure time. The instructions were clear and the product was easy to work with. My Mazda looks like it just left a professional coating shop.

  • 5
    Applied it to all my family's cars

    Posted by Cindy W. on 13th Nov 2025

    At $80, I could afford to coat my car, my husband's truck, and my daughter's sedan. All three look amazing and the protection has been consistent across all vehicles. Great value for families who want to protect multiple cars.

  • 5
    Great starter coating

    Posted by Benjamin H. on 7th Nov 2025

    This was my first ceramic coating and it was the perfect entry point. Easy to apply, forgiving cure time, and the results are impressive for the price. My car has been protected for 3 months now and still beading strong. Will upgrade to the 10-year next time.

  • 5
    Absolutely Amazing

    Posted by Phillip Busby on 4th Nov 2025

    I have been professionally detailing for 15 years and this is by far the absolute best coating I have ever used

  • 5
    Affordable and effective

    Posted by Noah R. on 18th Oct 2025

    At $23, this competes with polishes that cost $35-45. The cut rate is good, the finish is clean, and it works on both soft and hard clear coats. I've used it on everything from Honda to Porsche with great results across the board.

  • 5
    Holds up to daily driving

    Posted by Terrence J. on 10th Oct 2025

    This is on my daily driver that sees highway miles, parking lots, and the occasional dirt road. Five months in and the coating is still performing. Bugs wash off easy, water beads perfectly, and the paint looks great. Real protection for real driving.

  • 5
    Impressive for the price point

    Posted by Marshall T. on 3rd Oct 2025

    I've used coatings that cost $150+ and this $80 coating performs just as well for the first couple years. The SiC technology gives it a hardness that cheaper coatings lack. Smart buy if you don't need a decade of protection.

  • 5
    Best coating in market

    Posted by Christian Garcia on 4th Nov 2024

    When I first started Detailing , I relied on Coding. It’s a Perfect beginner, and Pro level coding for all vehicles can be used very easily, and that’s great beading power.