CERAMIC SEALANTS

THERE’S no doubt ceramics are the hot topic in car care, with the technology being applied to everything from trim protectants to shampoo.

But the biggest news is ceramic paintwork sealants, with firms claiming protection for years rather than the months achieved by waxes. Once the preserve of professional detailers and used only after meticulous preparation plus often cured with infrared heaters, the tech has spread to the DIY sector.

Ceramic sealants for home application are roughly split between those that go on like a spray wax, and those that are more like professional products, which require more effort and preparation.

So are the claims of protection lasting years justified? We tried 15 to find out.

How we tested them

DURABILITY is key here, so we put together our longest ever test, running for just under six months.

Every sealant was applied following the maker’s instructions to a bonnet that was then left outside, while beading was regularly assessed. We also looked at ease