Ceramic Coating Performance Comparison
10 products — 7 dimensions — scores 1–10. Click any product to see full details.
Fireball Dok Do Dual Titanium Coating
Two coats, two jobs. The base layer is the hard one -- it bonds to the paint and gives Dok Do its 9H+ scratch resistance. The top coat is the shiny, hydrophobic one -- it delivers the depth and the beading. No single-layer coating does both at once. Our 10-year transferable warranty.
Performance scores (out of 10)
Specular Gloss
10
Clarity
9
Chroma
9
Glitz
10
Chemical Resist.
9
Hardness
10
Durability
10
10
Year
Warranty
Warranty
Best for
The customer who wants the best, full stop
Surface
Gloss paint
Fireball Butterfly Graphene Coating
Ceramic with graphene and 2%+ titanium -- the titanium is the key addition. It reacts with UV light to break down organic contaminants before they can etch the surface; bird muck, pollen and tree sap start degrading before you reach for a cloth. Gary rates the finish as one of the best he has seen. 8-year warranty.
Performance scores (out of 10)
Specular Gloss
9
Clarity
9
Chroma
9
Glitz
7
Chemical Resist.
8
Hardness
9
Durability
8
8
Year
Warranty
Warranty
Best for
Performance/sports cars; dark colours where slickness shows
Surface
Gloss paint
SiRamik LGS Graphene Coating
SiRamik LGS uses bonded graphene sheets rather than particles -- and the difference shows. Harder in practice than a standard ceramic, and the colour depth on dark metallics is in a different class; there's an almost smoky quality to it, like light is being filtered rather than just reflected. Gary's coating of choice for dark metallic finishes. 8-year warranty.
Performance scores (out of 10)
Specular Gloss
10
Clarity
9
Chroma
8
Glitz
8
Chemical Resist.
7
Hardness
9
Durability
8
8
Year
Warranty
Warranty
Best for
Hard-water areas; cars left outside; owners who hate water marks
Surface
Gloss paint
Diamas Professionali - Diamond Coating
Reinforced with aggregated diamond nano-rods -- a harder structure than SiO2 alone, and optically different on metallic paint. The diamond particles scatter light from inside the coating, intensifying metallic flake and pearl shimmer in a way standard ceramics don't. Built for show-quality finishes and complex metallics. 5-year warranty.
Performance scores (out of 10)
Specular Gloss
8
Clarity
7
Chroma
9
Glitz
9
Chemical Resist.
7
Hardness
9
Durability
5
5
Year
Warranty
Warranty
Best for
Metallic and pearl finishes; show cars
Surface
Gloss paint
Matrix Black Ceramic Coating
AutoSmart's flagship ceramic -- built for colour enrichment as much as protection. On black, dark blue and dark grey cars the difference is visible straight away: richer, deeper, with a hydrophobic layer that keeps the colour looking fresh between washes. If your car's colour is the point, Matrix Black is the coating for it. 8-year transferable warranty.
Performance scores (out of 10)
Specular Gloss
9
Clarity
8
Chroma
9
Glitz
8
Chemical Resist.
7
Hardness
8
Durability
8
8
Year
Warranty
Warranty
Best for
Black, dark blue, dark grey — colours that reward enrichment
Surface
Gloss paint, wheels, glass
SiRamik SC MATTE Ceramic Coating
The only ceramic coating we apply that won't add a sheen to a matte or satin finish. The siloxane chemistry preserves your factory look exactly, and the resin fillers can reduce minor surface marks on matte panels -- something no standard ceramic does. If you've invested in a matte, satin or wrapped finish, this protects it properly. 5-year warranty.
Performance scores (out of 10)
Specular Gloss
—
Clarity
—
Chroma
6
Glitz
—
Chemical Resist.
7
Hardness
7
Durability
5
5
Year
Warranty
Warranty
Best for
Matte / satin / stealth-wrapped finishes — there is no other choice
Surface
Matte / satin paint only
Fireball Silla+ Ceramic Coating
The Fireball coating with the highest titanium content in the range -- 2.5%+ TiO2, which does something most coatings don't: it reacts with UV light to break down organic contaminants before they can bond to the surface. Bird muck, pollen, tree sap -- the chemistry starts working on them before you do. Built for coastal drivers, high-mileage commuters, and anywhere the air throws a lot at your car. 5-year warranty.
Performance scores (out of 10)
Specular Gloss
8
Clarity
8
Chroma
8
Glitz
8
Chemical Resist.
10
Hardness
8
Durability
5
5
Year
Warranty
Warranty
Best for
Coastal cars; high-mileage daily drivers
Surface
Gloss paint
Gtechniq Ceramic Coating
Gtechniq is one of the most recognised names in ceramic coating. A proven 9H ceramic with a well-established accreditation programme and a 5-year accredited warranty. For customers who want a name they already know.
Performance scores (out of 10)
Specular Gloss
7
Clarity
7
Chroma
7
Glitz
6
Chemical Resist.
6
Hardness
8
Durability
5
5
Year
Warranty
Warranty
Best for
Customers who want a recognised brand name and the classic warm-amber gloss
Surface
Gloss paint
Matrix Blue Ceramic Coating
The entry tier in the Matrix Ceramics range -- proven 9H ceramic with the same hydrophobic technology as Matrix Black, applied in a single coat. Suited to newer cars where preparation time is shorter and a 3-year commitment makes more financial sense than an 8-year one. 3-year warranty.
Performance scores (out of 10)
Specular Gloss
8
Clarity
8
Chroma
8
Glitz
7
Chemical Resist.
6
Hardness
7
Durability
3
3
Year
Warranty
Warranty
Best for
Newer cars where prep is minimal; sensible cost/value choice
Surface
Gloss paint, wheels, glass
Cartec SiCarbon+
Cartec's SiCarbon+ substitutes carbon for oxygen in the siloxane chain -- a distinct chemistry to most ceramics, with a claimed thicker final film after cure. Manufacturer-certified specialists only, with a structured aftercare and warranty path for customers who want more than a verbal guarantee. 3-year warranty.
Performance scores (out of 10)
Specular Gloss
7
Clarity
7
Chroma
7
Glitz
6
Chemical Resist.
9
Hardness
8
Durability
3
3
Year
Warranty
Warranty
Best for
Customers who want the chemistry story and a manufacturer-supported warranty path
Surface
Gloss paint
Dimensions: Specular Gloss = wet-look mirror reflectivity — Clarity = sharpness of reflections — Chroma = colour saturation and depth — Glitz = metallic pop, pearlescent differentiation — Chemical Resist. = resistance to bird lime, tree sap and wash chemicals — Hardness = scratch/mar resistance — Durability = warranty-backed longevity. — = not applicable (SC MATTE).
Score summary
| Product | Gloss | Clarity | Chroma | Glitz | Chem. | Hard. | Dur. | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fireball Dok Do Dual Titanium Coating | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 yr |
| Fireball Butterfly Graphene Coating | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 yr |
| SiRamik LGS Graphene Coating | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 yr |
| Diamas Professionali - Diamond Coating | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 5 yr |
| Matrix Black Ceramic Coating | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 yr |
| SiRamik SC MATTE Ceramic Coating | — | — | 6 | — | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 yr |
| Fireball Silla+ Ceramic Coating | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 5 yr |
| Gtechniq Ceramic Coating | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 yr |
| Matrix Blue Ceramic Coating | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 yr |
| Cartec SiCarbon+ | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 yr |
— = not applicable (SC MATTE)