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Which is the best ceramic coating?

Quick answer: There isn’t a single ‘best’ brand. Most coatings perform similarly; the real differences are application, availability, customer service and warranty. Pricier coatings usually last longer and can be tougher.

The main differences between brands of ceramic coating tend to be in ease of application, supply, customer service, warranty etc. The difference between actual products is minimal, which is understandable as the product is a microscopic layer of ceramic. Either the product can do this, or it can't.

The more expensive products generally last longer because they are more durable, this also means they are tougher and may be more scratch resistant. Most brands offer a range of products, and they tend to be roughly equivalent to other brands.

We currently sell three brands, our criteria are:

  1. Reliability of supply - We want to be able to order and get the product in the next few days. We certainly don't want it to arrive on a slow boat from China. We don't want to be a franchise and don't want a minimum order of £10k. Sometimes, reapplication to repaired panels is necessary, we want to be sure we can still buy the product 5-years from now. Manufacturers that have unrealistic expectations from the UK market don't tend to stay around for long. 

  2. Access to expert advice - We don't expect the salesmen to know exactly how the product works, which is why we like to be able to phone the company's chemist. If they don't have a chemist, then they are probably relabelling.

  3. Non-nonsense products - We avoid products where the warranty comes with conditions or tries to lock the customer in with annual inspections. We also avoid the, "Our product is the best because it's exclusive and expensive" type of marketing flimflam. We want to give our customers good value for money.

  4. Ease of use - These products are for professional application only so the baseline is they require some skill. But truth be told, some products are horrible to work with, with no tangible benefit. Why make life harder than it needs to be?

Written by . Last updated 26/09/2025 15:19