Nano-graphene coatings? Experience? Artdeshine or others?

[hanyoung]

We had the Q7 undergo a Ceramic Pro "Gold" coating (exterior/interior/wheels/glass) 5 years ago. I was underwhelmed by the product - although touchless washes were easier there were some scratches that developed.

Looking to see what the latest and greatest is. I have been reading about Artdeshine (www.artdeshine.com) in the USA. They are new but tout their Nano Graphene technology and word of mouth has been great.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/artdeshine-launches-nano-graphene-coating-united-states-inc-/
https://www.instagram.com/artdeshine_usa/

Anyone have any personal experience?

Thanks,
Eugene

[pdqgp]

Don't fall for the 5-7yr coating hype. Let's be real, if it's a daily driver you're going to best be served by having it polished every 2-3yrs regardless as road grime and general oxidation and fall out build up is going to occur. Coatings aren't scratch inhibitors or magic teflon. Graphene is just another wave of new products but again, not any better (yet) that I've seen or tested than the current better Silicon Dioxide/fluorine based products.

Are you going to tackle this project yourself or have it done again?

[hanyoung]

Excellent points! One advantage might be a single coat rather than the multiple coats needed for the Ceramic Pro coatings. And was going to outsource it - my detailer in the past (now out of business due to COVID) was a great guy who did a mobile service. I remember cooking him dinner due to the 6+ hours it took him! I know my limits :)

[Spinmaster7]

I did Glassparency Graphene myself this summer. Was pretty easy, very glossy, feels slick. Time will tell if its any better than a regular protection paste/cream/wax. Its much easier than ceramic (from what they say, never used it). Look for pan the organizer video on YouTube, he has a link to buy a kit for $100 and explains how to apply.

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[AHuber55]

There is nothing exponentially better about graphene coatings compared to other coatings. What is most important is finding a reputable detailer that will do the steps correctly. As long as the coating isn't total garbage it should hold up just fine with proper maintenance. Which, I'm sorry to say, is not touchless washes.