is rainwater supposed to bead like this on my hood after ceramic coating?

[SpaceSilver.X1]

is rainwater supposed to bead like this on my hood after ceramic coating? it was a heavy rain. I just kind of assumed that the rainwater or the beads would mostly roll off. but it seems no different than regular wax/polish. or did I apply the ceramic coating wrong?

thanks!

[Frank_Zuccarini]

Looks terrific to me!! ........................... Frank

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by SpaceSilver.X1

is rainwater supposed to bead like this on my hood after ceramic coating? it was a heavy rain. I just kind of assumed that the rainwater or the beads would mostly roll off. but it seems no different than regular wax/polish. or did I apply the ceramic coating wrong?

thanks!

Try driving at a fairly fast speed and it will roll off. 😉

[SpaceSilver.X1]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

Try driving at a fairly fast speed and it will roll off. 😉

will try harder next time. Thanks! (don't be deceived by the "slowest BMW driver ever" under my user name)

[SpaceSilver.X1]

Originally Posted by Frank_Zuccarini

Looks terrific to me!! ........................... Frank

Thanks! I thought about having a "professional" do it... but after watching several YouTube videos and staying at a Holiday Inn Express, I thought to myself "what's the worst that can happen?".... so I did it myself. But since it was my first time, I really wasn't sure how it was supposed to come out.

[chris719]

That's normal. Some coatings have a lower sliding angle than others and self-evacuate better, but yes it's just going to behave like a durable wax. Actually, it's worse in one way because waxes are very good at preventing water spotting, while ceramic coatings are prone to water spots. Rain generally will not spot on you, but groundwater or road spray.

[p0p]

what ceramic did you use?
It looks good

[SpaceSilver.X1]

Originally Posted by p0p

what ceramic did you use?
It looks good

NOVA! Yay! I grew up there. Really miss the area. (well, maybe I don't miss the traffic so much)

I used the Adam's Graphene ceramic coating. It was my very first time so I did it slowly, one panel at a time(in case I messed up)

[SpaceSilver.X1]

Originally Posted by chris719

That's normal. Some coatings have a lower sliding angle than others and self-evacuate better, but yes it's just going to behave like a durable wax. Actually, it's worse in one way because waxes are very good at preventing water spotting, while ceramic coatings are prone to water spots. Rain generally will not spot on you, but groundwater or road spray.

come to think of it... a couple of car washes after I applied the coating, I also used a spray-on ceramic coating which was supposed to boost or protect the coating.... although I wasn't sure if that was such a good idea. although the surface now remains quite slippery even if I haven't washed it for a few weeks.

[Hornet-01]

Originally Posted by SpaceSilver.X1

come to think of it... a couple of car washes after I applied the coating, I also used a spray-on ceramic coating which was supposed to boost or protect the coating.... although I wasn't sure if that was such a good idea. although the surface now remains quite slippery even if I haven't washed it for a few weeks.

after applying ceramics, it is better to wash the car after 10-14 days... everything depends on the weather and the temperature outside. It is also important to apply ceramics from top to bottom, then water will be better repelled.

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by Hornet-01

after applying ceramics, it is better to wash the car after 10-14 days...

People don't normally follow instructions too well, especially with ceramic coatings. But yes, absolutely, wait 2 weeks before any water touches it and it'll last 2+ years.

[Hornet-01]

Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

People don't normally follow instructions too well, especially with ceramic coatings. But yes, absolutely, wait 2 weeks before any water touches it and it'll last 2+ years.

that's right) follow the simple instructions and everything will last a long time)

[p0p]

Originally Posted by SpaceSilver.X1

NOVA! Yay! I grew up there. Really miss the area. (well, maybe I don't miss the traffic so much)

I used the Adam's Graphene ceramic coating. It was my very first time so I did it slowly, one panel at a time(in case I messed up)

Traffic is not soo bad for me since I work from home and only go out off peak hrs. But when I do have to go out I use the new express tolls (Most of the time Free +3 or more). Yes ill pay the $5-20$ just so I don't have to sit in traffic.

I used Avalon king on my 2 black cars, but the 3 series almost never sees rain and only comes out on sunny days.

[SpaceSilver.X1]

Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

People don't normally follow instructions too well, especially with ceramic coatings. But yes, absolutely, wait 2 weeks before any water touches it and it'll last 2+ years.

when I got the ceramic coating, they offered the optional no-rain package, which was supposed to alter the weather pattern over my entire state for the next 3 weeks. I was a cheapskate so I didn't go for that option. Then rain started coming down a few days later while I was driving.

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by SpaceSilver.X1

when I got the ceramic coating, they offered the optional no-rain package, which was supposed to alter the weather pattern over my entire state for the next 3 weeks. I was a cheapskate so I didn't go for that option. Then rain started coming down a few days later while I was driving.

Ah, that's too bad, it was worth the coin.

[SpaceSilver.X1]

Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

Ah, that's too bad, it was worth the coin.

I used to live near a full service car detailer. They offered an optional $5 rain insurance. I bought it once in a while. Over the years, I came out on top because it always seemed to rain several days after I got the car detailed. (and even if it didn't rain, I just treated the $5 as a tip for them for doing a good job!)