Is a ceramic spray coating the same as a spray sealant?

No. Both are sprays. VITRIFY MAX is our SiC-advanced ceramic spray coating for paint, glass, plastic trim and wheels. Katch 22 is our SiC spray sealant for paint and a topper over existing coatings.

Do I need to level or cure a spray coating?

No. VITRIFY MAX and Katch 22 are spray-and-wipe. There is no multi-hour install, no leveling and no cure window.

What should a beginner buy?

Katch 22 if you want SiC protection that is easy to reapply. VITRIFY MAX if you want one SiC spray for paint, glass, plastic trim and wheels.

Spray Sealant vs Ceramic Spray Coating

Posted by Aqualux Detail Supply on 20th Oct 2026

A traditional ceramic coating is wiped into the paint, leveled and left to cure. That is a big commitment and the wrong first purchase if you have not protected paint before. A spray goes on with a bottle and a towel in a few minutes per panel. Our sprays use silicon carbide (SiC) chemistry rather than a standard SiO₂ formula.

Two sprays, two jobs

VITRIFY MAX is an SiC-advanced ceramic spray coating. Paint, glass, plastic trim and wheels in one spray-and-wipe step, with no flash time.
Katch 22 is an SiC spray sealant for paint. It works as standalone protection or as a topper over a coating you already have.

Buy a spray if

You want protection this weekend without a cure window.
You are maintaining a coating you already have.
You do not want to risk high spots from leveling a coating.

Wash either one the same way

Use AQUA-SUDS, a pH-neutral (7.0) soap, at 1 to 2 ounces per 3 to 4 gallon bucket. A harsh degreaser is what strips protection, not a proper maintenance wash.

We do not put a time figure on protection. Results depend on surface prep, climate, driving and wash habits. Reapply when the beading drops off.