#1 - DIY Detail 8 Year T3
52.0 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 10 points |
| Visual Appeal | 10 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 10 |
| Pretty (Black) | 10 |
| Slickness | 10 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.08 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | 2 points |
| Gloss Meter | 90 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 10 points |
| Contact Angle | 105.9° |
| Durability | 10 points |
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Flagship offering from DIY Detail
#2 - Clean by Pan 8 Year Coating
49.6 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 10 points |
| Visual Appeal | 10 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 10 |
| Pretty (Black) | 10 |
| Slickness | 7.5 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.15 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | 2.1 points |
| Gloss Meter | 90.1 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 10 points |
| Contact Angle | 105.2° |
| Durability | 10 points |
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One of the best for DIY users in 2025, highly recommended!
#3 - Artdeshine NGC+ Pro
48.7 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 10 points |
| Visual Appeal | 10 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 10 |
| Pretty (Black) | 10 |
| Slickness | 10 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.09 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | 1.2 points |
| Gloss Meter | 89.2 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 7.5 points |
| Contact Angle | 103.4° |
| Durability | 10 points |
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Stunning pro-only coating delivers exceptional results!
#4 - Armour Pro Quartz Coating
48.6 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 10 points |
| Visual Appeal | 10 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 10 |
| Pretty (Black) | 10 |
| Slickness | 10 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.07 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | 1.1 points |
| Gloss Meter | 89.1 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 7.5 points |
| Contact Angle | 104.5° |
| Durability | 10 points |
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Strongest coating from Armour to date!
#5 - DIY Detail 5 Year T3
48.5 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 10 points |
| Visual Appeal | 10 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 10 |
| Pretty (Black) | 10 |
| Slickness | 7.5 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.14 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | 1 points |
| Gloss Meter | 89 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 10 points |
| Contact Angle | 105.6° |
| Durability | 10 points |
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Pretty, durable, and very hydrophobic.
#6 - Armour Quartz Coating V2
47.9 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 10 points |
| Visual Appeal | 10 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 10 |
| Pretty (Black) | 10 |
| Slickness | 10 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.08 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | -2.1 points |
| Gloss Meter | 85.9 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 10 points |
| Contact Angle | 106.5° |
| Durability | 10 points |
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Amazingly easy and strong formula!
#7 - DIY Detail 3 Year T3
45.4 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 10 points |
| Visual Appeal | 10 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 10 |
| Pretty (Black) | 10 |
| Slickness | 7.5 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.15 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | 0.4 points |
| Gloss Meter | 88.4 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 7.5 points |
| Contact Angle | 104.6° |
| Durability | 10 points |
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Very durable, pretty and hydrophobic.
#8 - Phoenix EOD Kronos
45.2 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 10 points |
| Visual Appeal | 7.5 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 5 |
| Pretty (Black) | 10 |
| Slickness | 7.5 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.13 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | 0.2 points |
| Gloss Meter | 88.2 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 10 points |
| Contact Angle | 107.2° |
| Durability | 10 points |
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Kronos looks crazy on black paint and is so easy to DIY!
#9 - Nasiol XR03 Coating
45.0 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 10 points |
| Visual Appeal | 5 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 5 |
| Pretty (Black) | 5 |
| Slickness | 10 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.09 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | 2.5 points |
| Gloss Meter | 90.5 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 7.5 points |
| Contact Angle | 102° |
| Durability | 10 points |
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This coating excels in durability, slickness and ease of use.
#10 - Armour Phobic Coating
44.3 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 10 points |
| Visual Appeal | 5 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 5 |
| Pretty (Black) | 5 |
| Slickness | 7.5 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.10 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | 1.8 points |
| Gloss Meter | 89.8 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 10 points |
| Contact Angle | 105.2° |
| Durability | 10 points |
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Amazing balance of ease, durability and hydrophobicity.
#11 - CarPro CQUARTZ SiC
43.9 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 10 points |
| Visual Appeal | 10 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 10 |
| Pretty (Black) | 10 |
| Slickness | 7.5 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.11 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | -1.1 points |
| Gloss Meter | 86.9 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 7.5 points |
| Contact Angle | 102.4° |
| Durability | 10 points |
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SiC delivers on ease of use, durability and visual appeal.
#12 - CarPro CQUK 3.0
43.7 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 10 points |
| Visual Appeal | 7.5 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 5 |
| Pretty (Black) | 10 |
| Slickness | 7.5 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.18 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | 1.2 points |
| Gloss Meter | 89.2 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 7.5 points |
| Contact Angle | 102.3° |
| Durability | 10 points |
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An old staple that still performs with the DIY big boys.
#13 - C6 Hydro Lite
42.6 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 5 points |
| Visual Appeal | 10 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 10 |
| Pretty (Black) | 10 |
| Slickness | 10 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.07 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | 0.1 points |
| Gloss Meter | 94.1 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 7.5 points |
| Contact Angle | 103.7° |
| Durability | 10 points |
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*Gloss was measured on older 94GU panel.
#14 - Feynlab Original Ceramic
40.9 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 10 points |
| Visual Appeal | 7.5 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 5 |
| Pretty (Black) | 10 |
| Slickness | 10 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.09 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | -1.6 points |
| Gloss Meter | 86.4 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 5 points |
| Contact Angle | 94.3° |
| Durability | 10 points |
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A great option with strong durability and slickness.
#15 - Detail Co. Ceramic Slim
40.3 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 5 points |
| Visual Appeal | 7.5 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 5 |
| Pretty (Black) | 10 |
| Slickness | 7.5 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.14 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | 2.8 points |
| Gloss Meter | 90.8 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 7.5 points |
| Contact Angle | 101.2° |
| Durability | 10 points |
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Stunning on black with great durability!
#16 - Wolfgang Profi Coating
39.8 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 10 points |
| Visual Appeal | 7.5 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 5 |
| Pretty (Black) | 10 |
| Slickness | 5 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.23 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | -0.2 points |
| Gloss Meter | 93.8 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 7.5 points |
| Contact Angle | 101.3° |
| Durability | 10 points |
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*Gloss was measured on older 94GU panel.
#17 - Ethos MAX Graphene
39.6 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 5 points |
| Visual Appeal | 10 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 10 |
| Pretty (Black) | 10 |
| Slickness | 7.5 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.13 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | -2.9 points |
| Gloss Meter | 91.1 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 10 points |
| Contact Angle | 106.2° |
| Durability | 10 points |
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*Gloss was measured on older 94GU panel.
#18 - Ethos Graphene Matrix V2
38.8 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 5 points |
| Visual Appeal | 7.5 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 5 |
| Pretty (Black) | 10 |
| Slickness | 7.5 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.18 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | -1.2 points |
| Gloss Meter | 86.8 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 10 points |
| Contact Angle | 108.2° |
| Durability | 10 points |
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Intense hydrophobicity with reasonable ease of use.
#19 - DIY Detail 1 Year Spray T3
37.8 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 10 points |
| Visual Appeal | 5 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 5 |
| Pretty (Black) | 5 |
| Slickness | 5 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.24 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | 0.3 points |
| Gloss Meter | 88.3 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 7.5 points |
| Contact Angle | 104.6° |
| Durability | 10 points |
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Abrasion resistant, very hydrophobic.
#20 - Feynlab Ceramic V3
37.3 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 5 points |
| Visual Appeal | 7.5 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 5 |
| Pretty (Black) | 10 |
| Slickness | 7.5 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.10 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | -2.7 points |
| Gloss Meter | 85.3 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 10 points |
| Contact Angle | 106.1° |
| Durability | 10 points |
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Incredible on black, pro-only formula.
#21 - C6 Hydro
37.2 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 5 points |
| Visual Appeal | 7.5 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 5 |
| Pretty (Black) | 10 |
| Slickness | 7.5 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.10 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | -2.8 points |
| Gloss Meter | 85.2 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 10 points |
| Contact Angle | 106.4° |
| Durability | 10 points |
#22 - Feynlab Self Heal Plus
37.0 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | -5 points |
| Visual Appeal | 10 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 10 |
| Pretty (Black) | 10 |
| Slickness | 10 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.09 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | 2 points |
| Gloss Meter | 90 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 10 points |
| Contact Angle | 106° |
| Durability | 10 points |
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I can't prove it self heals, but crazy pretty!
#23 - Artdeshine Ayicon V4
36.2 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 10 points |
| Visual Appeal | 5 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 5 |
| Pretty (Black) | 5 |
| Slickness | 2.5 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.26 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | 1.7 points |
| Gloss Meter | 89.7 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 10 points |
| Contact Angle | 105.2° |
| Durability | 7 points |
#24 - Ethos EZPZ Coating
34.7 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 10 points |
| Visual Appeal | 2.5 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 0 |
| Pretty (Black) | 5 |
| Slickness | 5 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.21 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | 2.7 points |
| Gloss Meter | 90.7 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 7.5 points |
| Contact Angle | 104.4° |
| Durability | 7 points |
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EZPZ is incredibly easy, but has its limits, great for DIY!
#25 - Gyeon Q² Mohs Evo
34.3 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 10 points |
| Visual Appeal | 5 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 5 |
| Pretty (Black) | 5 |
| Slickness | 7.5 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.15 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | -1.7 points |
| Gloss Meter | 86.3 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 7.5 points |
| Contact Angle | 104.3° |
| Durability | 6 points |
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Super easy to use, great on black!
#26 - Diamond ProTech Body
33.4 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 0 points |
| Visual Appeal | 7.5 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 10 |
| Pretty (Black) | 5 |
| Slickness | 7.5 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.10 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | 0.9 points |
| Gloss Meter | 88.9 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 7.5 points |
| Contact Angle | 104.9° |
| Durability | 10 points |
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Excellent hydrophobics and amazing on red paint.
#27 - ExoForma Graphene
32.7 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 10 points |
| Visual Appeal | 7.5 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 10 |
| Pretty (Black) | 5 |
| Slickness | 7.5 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.13 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | -4.3 points |
| Gloss Meter | 89.7 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 5 points |
| Contact Angle | 97.5° |
| Durability | 7 points |
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*Gloss was measured on older 94GU panel.
#28 - Gyeon Pure EVO Coating
32.5 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 10 points |
| Visual Appeal | 7.5 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 5 |
| Pretty (Black) | 10 |
| Slickness | 2.5 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.29 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | 0.5 points |
| Gloss Meter | 94.5 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 5 points |
| Contact Angle | 97.7° |
| Durability | 7 points |
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*Gloss was measured on older 94GU panel.
#29 - Adam's Advanced Graphene
32.3 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 5 points |
| Visual Appeal | 10 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 10 |
| Pretty (Black) | 10 |
| Slickness | 7.5 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.11 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | -6.2 points |
| Gloss Meter | 87.8 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 10 points |
| Contact Angle | 105.5° |
| Durability | 6 points |
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*Gloss was measured on older 94GU panel.
#30 - DP CR2 Ceramic Coating
31.3 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 10 points |
| Visual Appeal | 5 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 5 |
| Pretty (Black) | 5 |
| Slickness | 7.5 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.17 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | -0.7 points |
| Gloss Meter | 93.3 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 2.5 points |
| Contact Angle | 89.3° |
| Durability | 7 points |
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*Gloss was measured on older 94GU panel.
#31 - Diamond ProTech Body 36
29.5 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 10 points |
| Visual Appeal | 5 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 5 |
| Pretty (Black) | 5 |
| Slickness | 0 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.37 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | 2.5 points |
| Gloss Meter | 90.5 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 5 points |
| Contact Angle | 94.1° |
| Durability | 7 points |
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This coating excels in gloss above all else.
#32 - Armour Quartz Coating
29.2 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 0 points |
| Visual Appeal | 10 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 10 |
| Pretty (Black) | 10 |
| Slickness | 7.5 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.10 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | -0.3 points |
| Gloss Meter | 87.7 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 5 points |
| Contact Angle | 97.1° |
| Durability | 7 points |
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So pretty if you're willing to put in a little effort!
#33 - Nexgen Carbon Flex
27.7 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 5 points |
| Visual Appeal | 10 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 10 |
| Pretty (Black) | 10 |
| Slickness | 7.5 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.14 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | -7.3 points |
| Gloss Meter | 86.7 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 2.5 points |
| Contact Angle | 89.9° |
| Durability | 10 points |
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*Gloss was measured on older 94GU panel.
#34 - Phoenix EOD Immortal
24.3 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 10 points |
| Visual Appeal | 7.5 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 10 |
| Pretty (Black) | 5 |
| Slickness | 5 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.22 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | -3.2 points |
| Gloss Meter | 90.8 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 0 points |
| Contact Angle | 67.9° |
| Durability | 5 points |
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*Gloss was measured on older 94GU panel.
#35 - AvalonKing MAX Coating
21.2 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 10 points |
| Visual Appeal | 7.5 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 5 |
| Pretty (Black) | 10 |
| Slickness | 0 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.46 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | -2.3 points |
| Gloss Meter | 91.7 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 0 points |
| Contact Angle | 81.7° |
| Durability | 6 points |
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*Gloss was measured on older 94GU panel.
#36 - MRFIX 9H Coating
14.9 pts
| Product Type | Coating |
| Ease of Use | 5 points |
| Visual Appeal | 2.5 points (avg) |
| Pretty (Red) | 5 |
| Pretty (Black) | 0 |
| Slickness | 0 points |
| Grip (μs) | 0.38 |
| UV Protection | No |
| Spec. Gloss | 0.4 points |
| Gloss Meter | 88.4 GU |
| Hydrophobicity | 0 points |
| Contact Angle | 78.3° |
| Durability | 7 points |
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The cheapest coating on Amazon when we tested it.
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