I don't sell Armor Shield. But regardless, it seems that you are trying to say that people who make videos about it are not being honest about it. Am I correct on this?
@@InJasonsGarage No disrespect. I'm just weary on buying the product and hope the reviews aren't bias. You can see how for the audience it seems like your getting paid to promote Armor Shield or get the product for free or discount. Does Armor Shield offer brand deals with TH-camrs?
@@RyanRij I can understand the skepticism, but it is possible for someone to make review videos about products that they actually believe in. I am in that group. 😇 I have been using it for over 3 years. If it sucked, I wouldn't use it on my cars, and I wouldn't make videos about it. If I was paid to lie about it, I don't think they would want me to show that I need to do another application to my daily driver after 3 years like I did in this video. I mean...look at the title of the video! 😃 When it comes to my videos, any opinions expressed are 100% my own. I retain full editorial control over the content in my videos and will never make a false recommendation as a result of any form of compensation. I know some people do, but I don't and I won't.
@@fabianparvaiz4812 Thanks! I try to make honest vids because I know there's a lot that aren't out there. You know else loved it? Avalon King. They said they thought it was great. I think a lot of companies wouldn't be so appreciative if you were show their product in anything but a 100% positive, bulletproof manner even if exaggerated. The stuff works as promised. BTW, After I released this video, it rained on the vehicles and it was not as bad on the Jeep as I showed. I think I should have continued with the water hose test and not the squeeze bottle as the squeeze bottle changed the outcome. But, no biggie.
Armor Shield has a 2 year warranty. Did you reach out to them? Environment makes a difference and any coating company that says otherwise is either selling a very unique product or is not being honest. Great example...the coating my the garage queen Corvette s as good as the day I applied it, months before the Jeep. However, the Jeep got weak after 2 years as it has never been inside a garage. I know that Michigan winters can sometimes be rough...I lived through over 40 of them. 😁
@@parker.gibbons You're saying that it doesn't work, and that I am lying when I say that it does. Do you have any proof to support that accusation? Did you actually watch this video all the way through?
Thag seems extremely contrary to every available piece of user experience evidence. There are ways to out right murder ceramic coatings however, and I'm wondering what was actually done to these vehicles. The application process is also highly important, and if all proper prep wasnt done, it won't last as long.
As a professional detailer and detail shop owner , I can say this is probably the easiest real ceramic coating I’ve ever used and so far I’ve had several customers that I see monthly the product is still going strong after more than a year . If you’re a do it yourself non professional detailer this is probably the easiest and safest coating for beginners.
I am a professional detailer I generally use IGL or system x . What would be the cons if I want to use Avalon rather than other professional grade coatings . Is it just not as strong ?
also Gyeon CanCoat Evo. and Adams advanced graphene ceramic spray ...both last over a year and are spray on wait one minute. then wipe off. super easy and great bargain option if you're hesitant on glass bottle coatings.
That ceramic booster spray is great. Large 16 oz and quite viscous. Takes some elbow grease to remove but it is so smooth and lubricity is great. Thanks for your videos!
What do you think of my test results? Did Armor Shield keep its promise? EDIT: I was just informed that this is my 150th upload! I didn't even know until I got the automated email. 😃
@LS dog walker Nope, I don't even think that Avalon King knows that I made it yet as I haven't told them. Either way, when it comes to my videos, any opinions expressed are 100% my own. I retain full editorial control over the content in my videos and will never make a false recommendation as a result of any form of compensation. I know some people do, but I don't and I won't.
Mine didn’t last a year. I’m going with Adams graphene this time. Avalon King has some nice towels, and prep soap, maybe, but the coating really isn’t that durable, for the price?
That sucks to hear. It has a 2 year guarantee. Did you reach out to Avalon King? Otherwise, I know Adams makes some good stuff, no question. However, I haven't used graphene stuff yet...I should look into it. Seems expensive by comparison, though.
Gotta step up your microfiber game. For really dirty, non-paint sensitive items 80/20 is the bare minimum. Anything that touches paint has to be 70/30 Korean Microfiber. 75/25 is ok...in a pinch. But again, ideally, and especially for regular maintenance, coating, buffing, or drying - 70/30 Korean made microfiber is where it's at for me. Autofiber has a decent Korean line of Microfiber. As does The Clean Garage (my preferred choice). However there are plenty of other suppliers of Korean Microfiber, just shop around for it.
Thanks for the great advice! I saw someone mention Korean microfiber recently and it didn't really register, but thanks to your comment, I will check it out.
@@InJasonsGarageYep. Also really recommend something like Micro-Restore or P&S Rags to Riches (microfiber detergent/cleaner). I use the P&S and it's amazing.
I'd reach out to Avalon King on that one because it should last a lot longer than that. It has a 2- year warranty. Give them a shout and let me know what they say.
Here's what I noticed after using ceramic coatings on my car. The pros: - You do get a truly slick and shiny surface where the water will bead up and and mostly roll off on its own. - Almost no need to use windshield wipers during rain, more so at higher speeds as the water simply gets blown off the windshield with sheer wind speed. The cons: - If my car sits outside after a rainy day alongside other cars (for reference), as it dries out the water leaves noticeable dust spots on flatter areas where it gathered in beads, collected dust particles with it, and didn't roll off. Other cars which don't have ceramic coatings or waxes applied don't seem to have this issue after drying out in the sun.
@@M.E63 I've specifically applied Armor Shield to my headlights after restoration and polishing. It's definitely better than without but not for porous surfaces for sure. It works the best on brand new paint you want to protect or sleek glass surfaces. I wouldn't apply it to sun damaged paint though.
@@InJasonsGarage thank you for the reply. I have a chrome plastic lip on the wheels on my car that's hard to clean and scratches easy I just wanted to find something that will protect and make it easy to clean without damaging the finish.
I just ordered a 2024 Chevy 2500 HD! Do I need to let the paint cure for a while before applying the coating? Also it's a double cab long bed how many bottles do you think I would need to do 2 coatings? I've never done this before. I've always used carnuba wax by hand! I want to give this a shot though! Thanks
These days, factories typically cure the paint before it leaves for the dealership, so you should be OK. For a big ol' truck that that for 2 coats, 2 _might_ do it, but I would suggest 3 bottles total if you want to cover everything (glass, headlights, taillights wheels, etc.). BTW, if you haven't, check out my application guide: th-cam.com/video/HzZADdU661M/w-d-xo.html
The issue I have with this video is, it's very clear that Avalon is a sponsor and sending you products for free. As far as I'm concerned any real review shouldn't come from a paid sponsor or paid review.
I don't accept any form payment of any kind for a positive review. Many will, I won't. I like the product and it is what I use and I give my honest thoughts on it and share my experiences with others. If they choose to try it, it helps me if they buy through my link. If they don't trust my opinion, they can buy something else. My problem with the accusations is that people go out of their way to be insulting without even watching the entire video. Don't like my video? Go watch another one.
How do this product works on older cars with not so perfect paint and or high mileage cars.The Armor Sheild 9 bottle looks very small...how many uses can you get out of a bottle on a C6 corvette.
it doesn't fix a paint surface, but it does protect the existing surface and make it look good. In fact, I used it on my 2009 C6 Corvette here: th-cam.com/video/5_hDpIAK7Ns/w-d-xo.html BUT...if your paint is less than perfect, it might need a little TLC and polish before applying. More details here: th-cam.com/video/HzZADdU661M/w-d-xo.html
You'd need 1 for all of the paint. If you want to do the glass, headlights, taillights, wheels, etc, you might need two and you'll probably have some left over for whatever else you want to use it for.
I’m very interested in using Avalon king my question is what happens in 2 or 3 years when you need to put another coat on what do you have to do,do you have to paint correction and everything all over again or do you just apply to coat?
Here's what a lot of companies don't tell you: It is not quite as easy as they make it seem. You must prep the surface every time before you apply the product. Every. Time. Otherwise, it just doesn't "stick". See this video: th-cam.com/video/mAtlDWj-6oY/w-d-xo.html In that case, I started the process all over again...but for 2+ years...it was worth the effort.
Good video, what's your thoughts on using armor shield IX for headlights and how to apply it. And multiple usage with one bottle , is there a problem after opening the bottle and closing multiple times.
Yes, you certainly can. You apply it the same way you do the paint, but obviously you don't do any "paint correction". Here's another video you night want to check out... th-cam.com/video/sfI6hNbc_4s/w-d-xo.html
Voy a instalar en mi vehiculo avalon King, pero para mi es muy difícil siempre estar pidiendo el shampoo porque vivo fuera de USA. entonces quisiera saber que otro shampoo puedo usar para mantener el recubrimiento de avalon King en perfecto estado? Le agradezco de manera adelantada sus respuestas.
Yes, you'd want to follow the full process outlined here: th-cam.com/video/HzZADdU661M/w-d-xo.html Also see help.avalonking.com/en-US/how-do-i-reapply-a-ceramic-coating-132559
For a small vehicle, I would suggest one bottle for two coats. Two bottles will allow you to do all of the glass and plastics as well and you will probably have some left over.
Not hating on the towels, they're nice, but generally speaking a 70/30 is considered higher grade than a 80/20. Not the other way around. A 70/30 is a softer and more absorbent material than a 80/20 blend. Again, not hating, just saying...
@@InJasonsGarage lol, no prob. I got the detailing bug last summer, since then I bought a bunch of Armor IX, and have yet to actually apply it. I want to do the perfect application, so I went balls to the wall with equipment and tool purchases (a belt driven pressure washer 4200psi, 4+ gpm, and an electric induction motor unit 2700psi, 1.5ish gpm), a 5-6" 20mm long throw polisher, and a 1-3" 8mm polisher, along with compounds and polishes, a ton of pads, towels, soaps, chemicals, etc. Then ran outta time, cause fall started, and I couldn't time enough consecutive days without rain in eastern PA. So plan is finishing my cars this summer...we'll see how it plays out. I wanna do it right, with proper paint correction, decon, etc...strip everything down, decon, clay, polish, decon, then coat.
So it sounds like the claimed 2yrs held up just about on a daily driver if maintained/washed properly. Makes that it would last a bit longer on a weekend cruiser or garage kept vehicle though too since it’s not exposed to the outdoor elements as much. Torn between choosing AvalonKing or CQUARTZ UK 3.0! Not completely sure on Crystal Serum light evening though all 3 are consumer friendly. I like that CQuartz can be applied in any temp, can be applied outdoors if need be in the shade & is from reputable company. AvalonKing just seems really simple either way & can be applied outdoors too in the sun or shade but don’t remember what temps? I’d like to hear what your thoughts on these opinions would be!
Yup, I think it sure did live up to the promise. When I made this video, It was over three and a half years since I applied it to my garage queen Corvette, and you can see how it held up at the 3.06 mark. I just love how affordable it is, how simple it is by comparison, the warranty, and the good customer service that I have experienced myself.
I personally am not to impressed with avalon king. I did a paint restoration to my truck after i bought it then coated it with armor shield. It failed with in 9 months after applying it. To be fair i did live in an apartment at the time so i couldnt wash my truck very often. It also sat outside during the winter where it never moved. But wouldnt you think snow would preservethe coating? I followed all the instructions and allowed to to cure properly. Imo shouldnt fail with in a year after application
I don't know about snow preserving ceramic coating, I believe that technically anything that touches a car service can wear a portion of it away, even on a microscopic level. Sometimes it is not the fault of the product, it is a result of the environment and the prep and application. I'm not putting any blame on you, or questioning your abilities, but sometimes it is a factor. They do have a warranty, as I mentioned. Did you reach out to them to see if they can help?
Sure beats waxing every 6 months. I applied avalon coating on my garage queen 300zx 3 yrs ago and water still beads. But on a daily parked outside beading starts going away after 18 months. But on a tesla that's parked in garage every night it's been 2 yrs and warlter still beads. Never going back to waxing
I've been super happy with it over the years and haven't used anything else since. There's a LOT of factors that are just below the surface, no pun intended. Prep, driving habits, environment, etc. I also wonder if overall factory paint quality has a hand in it as well. 18 months seems about right for something exposed 100% of the time. My garage queen Z06 still has the original coat on it from 5 years ago that is still slick. No real reason for it to not do well under those circumstances, IMO. I haven't tested their new products yet as I haven't really needed to, but I just got a new vehicle and I want to try them out on it. As soon as it warms up a bit, I will give them a try and take you guys along for that ride.😎
Not a bad idea, but I do think it was pretty weak. After 3 years, I can't complain. I'll probably try the new booster spray they came out with and see if that helps.
Armor Shield: we want you to fake review our Fake/Chinese ceramic coating. Jason: How long term review you want it to be. Armor Shield: 1-1.5 year like our usual you-tubers fake reviews Jason: I can do 3 year. Armor Shield: welcome aboard. This video is born.
@@monstershayneYup, I was playing along. The joke's on him though. If he had actually _watched_ the video, he would have found out that if I were the type of person to fake a review, I would have made the outcome a bit more positive that what I did. Some people never pass up an opportunity to be a dick to someone else.
Discount code doesn’t work if you buy 2 kits or more. Also doesn’t work on any other products they sell. Same thing with the code they offer if email is provided. Kinda lame but product looks good.
I do too! I know some are (like the prep and maintenance shampoo and made in the USA) but I know the ceramic coating is made to their specs in China. I just checked and the wash mitt and towel, etc, are made in Korea.
You are very welcome, and...thanks for the Thanks! 😎 You are the first to throw me a few bucks using that feature. I really appreciate it! Please email me your mailing address, I want to send you some In Jason's Garage goodies. jason@injasonsgarage.com
"Kinda sorta dropped the ball" or merely ran out of hair-style changes to highlight in the montage? By spending "90%" of it's life in the garage, what does that mean to the garage queen? Does she get out once a week? Once a month? Once a year? Or is Rapunzel locked in the tower perpetually & still a virgin? My Corvette isn't quite a daily driver, but I'm one of them dudes that believes if you have a nice car you should enjoy it thoroughly and frequently. Dings and entropy are fact of life, and I have no museums or relatives I plan on bequeathing my car to. I had a neighbor that had an old Ferrari. It was beautiful. Made sometime in the 1950's or 1960's, he started it up a few times a year, but he never drove it. It was probably worth $1.5M & it was too precious. And then he died. So for him that car was all potential enjoyment and no real enjoyment. I don't know what whatever relative inherited did with it, but I'm betting they sold it and similarly didn't enjoy it. Not my style. I bought some of those same Chemical Guys' towels because they were rated so highly on Amazon. They're okay. I don't think they're great. My biggest complaint is that edge finishing. That black fabric the edging is made from is not resistant to chemicals of nearly any kind. I used some to shiny up my exterior black plastic bits with some restorer goo (Back To Black or similar) and that black fabric bled black ink everywhere. Not a big deal, since my car's trim is black, except that they also bled black on everything else once they were primed to with restoration chemical. NOT GOOD. I'll try out those Avalon King towels. I've been using Rag Company towels, but I don't think they market their products properly and so was open to a competitor. When it comes to business practices, I'm petty that way. Thanks for the video. Excellent job as always. I'm not sure why you tested hydrophobic properties with water instead of peanut butter, though.
"Hair style changes!" LOLOL Sometimes, I don't get to the barber and it gets a little crazy, or sometimes I just shave it off in the summer.😎 I take the car out on weekends and nice days. I was using 90% as a slight exaggeration, but everyone's definition of vehicle enjoyment is different. Some enjoy beating the living daylights out of their car. Some enjoy theirs as a daily driver. Some never drive theirs and their definition of enjoyment is having it perfect. I am a bit of a combination of all three.😁 Thanks for the info on the Chemical Guys towels. I didn't have that issue, maybe you got a bad batch? The Rag Company makes some GOOD stuff, I met them at SEMA a couple of years ago when they just had a tiny booth. Earlier this month, they had a large display and a lot of great product offerings. Oh...and I used up all of the peanut butter in the house on my toast.🤣
Even the cheap spray and wipe junk typically lasts more than 2 washes. Did you reach out to Avalon King and see what they said? They have a 2 year warranty.
Has anyone ever found that any ceramic coatings can help to prevent some stone chips? I know a PPF wrap is the best option but do ceramic coatings offer anything?
To a degree. It might protect against very small pebbles at a low rate of speed, but a paint protection film (PPF) does an MUCH better job of protecting a vehicle’s paintwork from rock chips. You can put a layer or two of Armor Shield IX on top of PPF, though.
Yeah, I get that once in a while. That's the trouble with trying to make good videos, they get lumped in with dishonest ones if they are similar. I can understand the skepticism, but it is possible for someone to make review videos about products that they actually believe in. I am in that group. 😇 I have been using it for over 3 years. If it sucked, I wouldn't use it on my cars, and I wouldn't make videos about it. If I was paid to lie about it, I don't think they would want me to show that I need to do another application to my daily driver after 3 years like I did in this video. You did watch the whole video, right?😃 When it comes to my videos, any opinions expressed are 100% my own. I retain full editorial control over the content in my videos and will never make a false recommendation as a result of any form of compensation. I know some people do, but I don't and I won't.
Look for a link in your cart that says "Have a promo code? Click here.". Enter JASONSGARAGE25 and you should be good to go! I just checked...let me know if you still have issues.
@@dtrain2829 I would say get 2 for that size vehicle, and you should have enough to do a second coat on the paint, which I recommend just to make sure you didn't miss any spots with the first coat.
@@dtrain2829 Oh yeah you should. Plus you might have some left over to throw another coat on a smaller car, bike, lawnmower (yes, I put some on my lawnmower), whatever!
Buy a reputable brand stay away from this cheap Chinese crap. Vary inconsistent results which means it might last one wash a maybe a year. For all the labor involved to prep and apply a coating spend 80 bucks and but something better.
If you know of a ceramic coating that is made in the USA, I'd love to check it out. AFAIK, they are all made overseas. When you had inconstant results with Armor Shield, did you contact them about it? They have a warranty.
You’ve gone way too far here promoting everything Avalon King sell. If you’re reviewing the ceramic coating then fine, but pitching is everything they sell, makes us all question your integrity. You just come across as a salesman. Keep it impartial man, you’ve sold out and lost your integrity and impartiality. Not cool at all!
Thanks for the input, I didn't mean to come off that way. As mentioned, I have been using their stuff for over 3 years and I was excited to see the new stuff that they released. I can understand the skepticism, but it is possible for someone to make review videos about products that they actually believe in. I am in that group. 😇 I do try to keep it impartial, if I wasn't I wouldn't mention that I need to do another application to my daily driver after 3 years like I did in this video. 😃 And just a reminder...when it comes to my videos, any opinions expressed are 100% my own. I retain full editorial control over the content in my videos and will never make a false recommendation as a result of any form of compensation. I know some people do, but I don't and I won't.
Kinda agree here. Do a separate video on their other products and do this one on the coating. You got around to it but have to say I just skipped all the other product promotion stuff. Also what did you do for ceramic coating maintenance like the spay or shampoo in those three years. Giving us other variables other than no garage vs garage queen would be helpful.
@@retiredairforce5111 Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it. I did nothing for maintenance other than wash it once in a while, and sometimes that is through the forbidden drive-through car wash.
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It's hard to find a review of Armor Shield without the same youtuber also selling it
I don't sell Armor Shield. But regardless, it seems that you are trying to say that people who make videos about it are not being honest about it. Am I correct on this?
@@InJasonsGarage No disrespect. I'm just weary on buying the product and hope the reviews aren't bias. You can see how for the audience it seems like your getting paid to promote Armor Shield or get the product for free or discount. Does Armor Shield offer brand deals with TH-camrs?
@@RyanRij I can understand the skepticism, but it is possible for someone to make review videos about products that they actually believe in. I am in that group. 😇 I have been using it for over 3 years. If it sucked, I wouldn't use it on my cars, and I wouldn't make videos about it. If I was paid to lie about it, I don't think they would want me to show that I need to do another application to my daily driver after 3 years like I did in this video. I mean...look at the title of the video! 😃
When it comes to my videos, any opinions expressed are 100% my own. I retain full editorial control over the content in my videos and will never make a false recommendation as a result of any form of compensation. I know some people do, but I don't and I won't.
@@InJasonsGarage I love that you posted this video to show that it didn't last for 3 years. Makes me respect you, and the other videos so much more.
@@fabianparvaiz4812 Thanks! I try to make honest vids because I know there's a lot that aren't out there. You know else loved it? Avalon King. They said they thought it was great. I think a lot of companies wouldn't be so appreciative if you were show their product in anything but a 100% positive, bulletproof manner even if exaggerated. The stuff works as promised.
BTW, After I released this video, it rained on the vehicles and it was not as bad on the Jeep as I showed. I think I should have continued with the water hose test and not the squeeze bottle as the squeeze bottle changed the outcome. But, no biggie.
Our shop applied this to several cars last year. One year later we’re having to re-do them all. None of them made it through a Michigan winter
Armor Shield has a 2 year warranty. Did you reach out to them? Environment makes a difference and any coating company that says otherwise is either selling a very unique product or is not being honest. Great example...the coating my the garage queen Corvette s as good as the day I applied it, months before the Jeep. However, the Jeep got weak after 2 years as it has never been inside a garage. I know that Michigan winters can sometimes be rough...I lived through over 40 of them. 😁
@@parker.gibbons You're saying that it doesn't work, and that I am lying when I say that it does. Do you have any proof to support that accusation? Did you actually watch this video all the way through?
Thag seems extremely contrary to every available piece of user experience evidence. There are ways to out right murder ceramic coatings however, and I'm wondering what was actually done to these vehicles. The application process is also highly important, and if all proper prep wasnt done, it won't last as long.
As a professional detailer and detail shop owner , I can say this is probably the easiest real ceramic coating I’ve ever used and so far I’ve had several customers that I see monthly the product is still going strong after more than a year . If you’re a do it yourself non professional detailer this is probably the easiest and safest coating for beginners.
Thanks for the comment! And I like Armor Shield for the exact reasons you mentioned. I got pretty lucky when I tried it.
I am a professional detailer I generally use IGL or system x . What would be the cons if I want to use Avalon rather than other professional grade coatings . Is it just not as strong ?
@@theyoungactivist4015 the cons would be durability and slickness
also Gyeon CanCoat Evo. and Adams advanced graphene ceramic spray ...both last over a year and are spray on wait one minute. then wipe off. super easy and great bargain option if you're hesitant on glass bottle coatings.
That ceramic booster spray is great. Large 16 oz and quite viscous. Takes some elbow grease to remove but it is so smooth and lubricity is great. Thanks for your videos!
Yeah, so far I really like it!
I used Armor Shield on my Cayman. It's been 3 years and going strong, but I regularly use Meguiar's Ceramic Detailer as a topper.
I have this coating going on 2 years now on my vehicle and it's still doing pretty well!
I think that speaks volumes coming from an auto detailing company.👊🏼
What do you think of my test results? Did Armor Shield keep its promise?
EDIT: I was just informed that this is my 150th upload! I didn't even know until I got the automated email. 😃
@LS dog walker Nope, I don't even think that Avalon King knows that I made it yet as I haven't told them. Either way, when it comes to my videos, any opinions expressed are 100% my own. I retain full editorial control over the content in my videos and will never make a false recommendation as a result of any form of compensation. I know some people do, but I don't and I won't.
Mine didn’t last a year. I’m going with Adams graphene this time. Avalon King has some nice towels, and prep soap, maybe, but the coating really isn’t that durable, for the price?
That sucks to hear. It has a 2 year guarantee. Did you reach out to Avalon King? Otherwise, I know Adams makes some good stuff, no question. However, I haven't used graphene stuff yet...I should look into it. Seems expensive by comparison, though.
Just fyi, as coatings degrade over time, they generally go from beading to sheeting, well before actual coating failure.
Gotta step up your microfiber game. For really dirty, non-paint sensitive items 80/20 is the bare minimum. Anything that touches paint has to be 70/30 Korean Microfiber. 75/25 is ok...in a pinch. But again, ideally, and especially for regular maintenance, coating, buffing, or drying - 70/30 Korean made microfiber is where it's at for me.
Autofiber has a decent Korean line of Microfiber. As does The Clean Garage (my preferred choice). However there are plenty of other suppliers of Korean Microfiber, just shop around for it.
Thanks for the great advice! I saw someone mention Korean microfiber recently and it didn't really register, but thanks to your comment, I will check it out.
@@InJasonsGarageYep. Also really recommend something like Micro-Restore or P&S Rags to Riches (microfiber detergent/cleaner). I use the P&S and it's amazing.
4 months and its gailing on my Audi TT with good glossy red paint. Prep was proper. This coating cannot take the S Fl sun even in winter
I'd reach out to Avalon King on that one because it should last a lot longer than that. It has a 2- year warranty. Give them a shout and let me know what they say.
Here's what I noticed after using ceramic coatings on my car.
The pros:
- You do get a truly slick and shiny surface where the water will bead up and and mostly roll off on its own.
- Almost no need to use windshield wipers during rain, more so at higher speeds as the water simply gets blown off the windshield with sheer wind speed.
The cons:
- If my car sits outside after a rainy day alongside other cars (for reference), as it dries out the water leaves noticeable dust spots on flatter areas where it gathered in beads, collected dust particles with it, and didn't roll off. Other cars which don't have ceramic coatings or waxes applied don't seem to have this issue after drying out in the sun.
I have heard if that before, but I am unsure why it happens. I am sure there is a reason. I'll see if I can ask around.
Is it easy to clean off after having this issue?
@@orion9807 Yeah, comes off ok with a decent wash. Just really annoying as it acts like a dust magnet.
@@contagiousingenuityagency5273 how’s it holding up ?
Thinking about getting it or gyeons new coatings
@@M.E63 I've specifically applied Armor Shield to my headlights after restoration and polishing. It's definitely better than without but not for porous surfaces for sure.
It works the best on brand new paint you want to protect or sleek glass surfaces.
I wouldn't apply it to sun damaged paint though.
Theses tests convinced me to apply Avalon King to my truck prior to colder weather ….. Great video Jason 🤠
Glad it helped. Let me know if you have questions!
Just ordered my self 2 bottles of the coating and a bottle of the prep soap so excited
Cool! Let me know what you think of it when you get it!
Is it safe for plastic chrome
Yup. I use it on mine on my truck in this video...even though I am not a fan of chrome. 😜Just don't use it on fabric, leather, convertible tops, etc.
@@InJasonsGarage thank you for the reply. I have a chrome plastic lip on the wheels on my car that's hard to clean and scratches easy I just wanted to find something that will protect and make it easy to clean without damaging the finish.
Have been looking to add this service for some time but have looked high and low for dependable products that’s user friendly
I love the stuff. For the ease of application, cost, and results...it is tough to beat.
I just ordered a 2024 Chevy 2500 HD! Do I need to let the paint cure for a while before applying the coating? Also it's a double cab long bed how many bottles do you think I would need to do 2 coatings? I've never done this before. I've always used carnuba wax by hand! I want to give this a shot though!
Thanks
These days, factories typically cure the paint before it leaves for the dealership, so you should be OK. For a big ol' truck that that for 2 coats, 2 _might_ do it, but I would suggest 3 bottles total if you want to cover everything (glass, headlights, taillights wheels, etc.). BTW, if you haven't, check out my application guide: th-cam.com/video/HzZADdU661M/w-d-xo.html
@@InJasonsGarage thanks so much!
The issue I have with this video is, it's very clear that Avalon is a sponsor and sending you products for free. As far as I'm concerned any real review shouldn't come from a paid sponsor or paid review.
I don't accept any form payment of any kind for a positive review. Many will, I won't. I like the product and it is what I use and I give my honest thoughts on it and share my experiences with others. If they choose to try it, it helps me if they buy through my link. If they don't trust my opinion, they can buy something else.
My problem with the accusations is that people go out of their way to be insulting without even watching the entire video. Don't like my video? Go watch another one.
How do this product works on older cars with not so perfect paint and or high mileage cars.The Armor Sheild 9 bottle looks very small...how many uses can you get out of a bottle on a C6 corvette.
it doesn't fix a paint surface, but it does protect the existing surface and make it look good. In fact, I used it on my 2009 C6 Corvette here: th-cam.com/video/5_hDpIAK7Ns/w-d-xo.html
BUT...if your paint is less than perfect, it might need a little TLC and polish before applying. More details here: th-cam.com/video/HzZADdU661M/w-d-xo.html
So where is the F/U test on the Clones on that Painted panel you mention in an old video?
Excellent video man!!
Question…what hose sprayer gun were u using?….i see you adjusting the water flow also
I think it is just a standard garden sprayer I picked up at Home Depot or Lowes. Nothing special.
For the 60$ canadian I paid for a bottle 2-3 years is pretty good.
I agree, I am pretty dang happy I followed the recommendation I received. Can't beat it.
Great video! I was wondering if you applied any of the ceramic coating to any of the glass like windows?
You absolutely can. See this video: th-cam.com/video/sfI6hNbc_4s/w-d-xo.html
Hey Jason,
I have a C6 and was wondering how many bottles did it take to do your vette?
Thanks
You'd need 1 for all of the paint. If you want to do the glass, headlights, taillights, wheels, etc, you might need two and you'll probably have some left over for whatever else you want to use it for.
I’m very interested in using Avalon king my question is what happens in 2 or 3 years when you need to put another coat on what do you have to do,do you have to paint correction and everything all over again or do you just apply to coat?
Here's what a lot of companies don't tell you: It is not quite as easy as they make it seem. You must prep the surface every time before you apply the product. Every. Time. Otherwise, it just doesn't "stick". See this video: th-cam.com/video/mAtlDWj-6oY/w-d-xo.html
In that case, I started the process all over again...but for 2+ years...it was worth the effort.
A Chinese coating cleverly marketed at a premium price.
Do you know of one that is made in the US?
Good video, what's your thoughts on using armor shield IX for headlights and how to apply it. And multiple usage with one bottle , is there a problem after opening the bottle and closing multiple times.
Yes, you certainly can. You apply it the same way you do the paint, but obviously you don't do any "paint correction".
Here's another video you night want to check out... th-cam.com/video/sfI6hNbc_4s/w-d-xo.html
If you had applied toppers, I think it would have been much better. Love the vid.
Very likely! But I wanted to see how long it would last without any additional product or work. Thanks for the nice words and for watching!
What are toppers?
@@christopherbassit2757 like a booster think spray wax.
How much are each of these items please?
Sometimes there are specials so the prices vary. Just use the links in the video!
Voy a instalar en mi vehiculo avalon King, pero para mi es muy difícil siempre estar pidiendo el shampoo porque vivo fuera de USA. entonces quisiera saber que otro shampoo puedo usar para mantener el recubrimiento de avalon King en perfecto estado?
Le agradezco de manera adelantada sus respuestas.
Mira este video: th-cam.com/video/HzZADdU661M/w-d-xo.html
Hey Jason. Once again, a great review!! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it
Good review Jason. Appreciate all of info you provide.
Glad it was helpful!
You need to read the directions on the soap bottle...pretty funny.
Yup! They have a sense of humor over there. I read the label out loud here, th-cam.com/video/HzZADdU661M/w-d-xo.html at around the 3 minute mark.
Can you re apply it again same process?
Yes, you'd want to follow the full process outlined here: th-cam.com/video/HzZADdU661M/w-d-xo.html
Also see help.avalonking.com/en-US/how-do-i-reapply-a-ceramic-coating-132559
How many bottles is needed for 1 small VuS?
For a small vehicle, I would suggest one bottle for two coats. Two bottles will allow you to do all of the glass and plastics as well and you will probably have some left over.
Not hating on the towels, they're nice, but generally speaking a 70/30 is considered higher grade than a 80/20. Not the other way around.
A 70/30 is a softer and more absorbent material than a 80/20 blend. Again, not hating, just saying...
Thanks for the clarification!
@@InJasonsGarage lol, no prob. I got the detailing bug last summer, since then I bought a bunch of Armor IX, and have yet to actually apply it. I want to do the perfect application, so I went balls to the wall with equipment and tool purchases (a belt driven pressure washer 4200psi, 4+ gpm, and an electric induction motor unit 2700psi, 1.5ish gpm), a 5-6" 20mm long throw polisher, and a 1-3" 8mm polisher, along with compounds and polishes, a ton of pads, towels, soaps, chemicals, etc. Then ran outta time, cause fall started, and I couldn't time enough consecutive days without rain in eastern PA. So plan is finishing my cars this summer...we'll see how it plays out. I wanna do it right, with proper paint correction, decon, etc...strip everything down, decon, clay, polish, decon, then coat.
So it sounds like the claimed 2yrs held up just about on a daily driver if maintained/washed properly. Makes that it would last a bit longer on a weekend cruiser or garage kept vehicle though too since it’s not exposed to the outdoor elements as much. Torn between choosing AvalonKing or CQUARTZ UK 3.0! Not completely sure on Crystal Serum light evening though all 3 are consumer friendly. I like that CQuartz can be applied in any temp, can be applied outdoors if need be in the shade & is from reputable company. AvalonKing just seems really simple either way & can be applied outdoors too in the sun or shade but don’t remember what temps? I’d like to hear what your thoughts on these opinions would be!
Yup, I think it sure did live up to the promise. When I made this video, It was over three and a half years since I applied it to my garage queen Corvette, and you can see how it held up at the 3.06 mark. I just love how affordable it is, how simple it is by comparison, the warranty, and the good customer service that I have experienced myself.
I personally am not to impressed with avalon king. I did a paint restoration to my truck after i bought it then coated it with armor shield. It failed with in 9 months after applying it. To be fair i did live in an apartment at the time so i couldnt wash my truck very often. It also sat outside during the winter where it never moved. But wouldnt you think snow would preservethe coating? I followed all the instructions and allowed to to cure properly. Imo shouldnt fail with in a year after application
I don't know about snow preserving ceramic coating, I believe that technically anything that touches a car service can wear a portion of it away, even on a microscopic level. Sometimes it is not the fault of the product, it is a result of the environment and the prep and application. I'm not putting any blame on you, or questioning your abilities, but sometimes it is a factor.
They do have a warranty, as I mentioned. Did you reach out to them to see if they can help?
7:23 Oh you got joke's too eh 🤣
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Dows it have an expiration date?
I was told at one time there is 2 year shelf life if kept factory sealed and in a cool dry environment. Use within 2 months after it has been opened.
@@InJasonsGarage Thank youu.
Dónde puedo conseguir esa manguera ? La que dispara arto agua
No usé una manguera en este video. 😕
They claim 2-5 years? I thought it was more like 2-3 years.
They say hydrophobic for at least 2 years, with 5 years being its maximum life expectancy.
Sure beats waxing every 6 months. I applied avalon coating on my garage queen 300zx 3 yrs ago and water still beads. But on a daily parked outside beading starts going away after 18 months. But on a tesla that's parked in garage every night it's been 2 yrs and warlter still beads. Never going back to waxing
I've been super happy with it over the years and haven't used anything else since. There's a LOT of factors that are just below the surface, no pun intended. Prep, driving habits, environment, etc. I also wonder if overall factory paint quality has a hand in it as well. 18 months seems about right for something exposed 100% of the time. My garage queen Z06 still has the original coat on it from 5 years ago that is still slick. No real reason for it to not do well under those circumstances, IMO.
I haven't tested their new products yet as I haven't really needed to, but I just got a new vehicle and I want to try them out on it. As soon as it warms up a bit, I will give them a try and take you guys along for that ride.😎
Maybe do a decontamination of your Jeep before ruling it dead? Could just be clogged
Not a bad idea, but I do think it was pretty weak. After 3 years, I can't complain. I'll probably try the new booster spray they came out with and see if that helps.
Armor Shield: we want you to fake review our Fake/Chinese ceramic coating.
Jason: How long term review you want it to be.
Armor Shield: 1-1.5 year like our usual you-tubers fake reviews
Jason: I can do 3 year.
Armor Shield: welcome aboard.
This video is born.
Thanks....I think. Can't tell if that is a compliment or not, but I'll take it as one! 🤗
@@InJasonsGaragedefinitely not a compliment 😂 he's saying you faked the review, making it look like a good product
@@monstershayneYup, I was playing along. The joke's on him though. If he had actually _watched_ the video, he would have found out that if I were the type of person to fake a review, I would have made the outcome a bit more positive that what I did. Some people never pass up an opportunity to be a dick to someone else.
Discount code doesn’t work if you buy 2 kits or more. Also doesn’t work on any other products they sell. Same thing with the code they offer if email is provided. Kinda lame but product looks good.
Are these products made in the USA? When possible, I like to buy American Made!
I do too! I know some are (like the prep and maintenance shampoo and made in the USA) but I know the ceramic coating is made to their specs in China. I just checked and the wash mitt and towel, etc, are made in Korea.
Thanks!
You are very welcome, and...thanks for the Thanks! 😎 You are the first to throw me a few bucks using that feature. I really appreciate it! Please email me your mailing address, I want to send you some In Jason's Garage goodies. jason@injasonsgarage.com
Keep doing your thang! New sub!
Thanks for the sub and glad you liked my video!
"Kinda sorta dropped the ball" or merely ran out of hair-style changes to highlight in the montage? By spending "90%" of it's life in the garage, what does that mean to the garage queen? Does she get out once a week? Once a month? Once a year? Or is Rapunzel locked in the tower perpetually & still a virgin? My Corvette isn't quite a daily driver, but I'm one of them dudes that believes if you have a nice car you should enjoy it thoroughly and frequently. Dings and entropy are fact of life, and I have no museums or relatives I plan on bequeathing my car to. I had a neighbor that had an old Ferrari. It was beautiful. Made sometime in the 1950's or 1960's, he started it up a few times a year, but he never drove it. It was probably worth $1.5M & it was too precious. And then he died. So for him that car was all potential enjoyment and no real enjoyment. I don't know what whatever relative inherited did with it, but I'm betting they sold it and similarly didn't enjoy it. Not my style. I bought some of those same Chemical Guys' towels because they were rated so highly on Amazon. They're okay. I don't think they're great. My biggest complaint is that edge finishing. That black fabric the edging is made from is not resistant to chemicals of nearly any kind. I used some to shiny up my exterior black plastic bits with some restorer goo (Back To Black or similar) and that black fabric bled black ink everywhere. Not a big deal, since my car's trim is black, except that they also bled black on everything else once they were primed to with restoration chemical. NOT GOOD. I'll try out those Avalon King towels. I've been using Rag Company towels, but I don't think they market their products properly and so was open to a competitor. When it comes to business practices, I'm petty that way. Thanks for the video. Excellent job as always. I'm not sure why you tested hydrophobic properties with water instead of peanut butter, though.
"Hair style changes!" LOLOL Sometimes, I don't get to the barber and it gets a little crazy, or sometimes I just shave it off in the summer.😎
I take the car out on weekends and nice days. I was using 90% as a slight exaggeration, but everyone's definition of vehicle enjoyment is different. Some enjoy beating the living daylights out of their car. Some enjoy theirs as a daily driver. Some never drive theirs and their definition of enjoyment is having it perfect. I am a bit of a combination of all three.😁
Thanks for the info on the Chemical Guys towels. I didn't have that issue, maybe you got a bad batch?
The Rag Company makes some GOOD stuff, I met them at SEMA a couple of years ago when they just had a tiny booth. Earlier this month, they had a large display and a lot of great product offerings.
Oh...and I used up all of the peanut butter in the house on my toast.🤣
had mine on a daily driver---lasted maybe a year. Not great.
It has a 2-year warranty. Did you contact them about it?
@@InJasonsGarage - no- I’m not interested in re applying an inferior coating
@@realjsh It’s not very difficult. Perhaps you should give them a chance to make it right. After all, that’s why they offer a warranty.
At $100 a pop it should last longer
$100 a pop? it starts at $59.99...and that is not including my coupon code JASONSGARAGE25 for $25 off when hitting bit.ly/armorshield.
Nah! Two clients after 2 months, Armor Shield has gone! A $35 bottle can do magic. It won’t last more than couple of washes.
Even the cheap spray and wipe junk typically lasts more than 2 washes. Did you reach out to Avalon King and see what they said? They have a 2 year warranty.
No really...what did they say?
Has anyone ever found that any ceramic coatings can help to prevent some stone chips? I know a PPF wrap is the best option but do ceramic coatings offer anything?
To a degree. It might protect against very small pebbles at a low rate of speed, but a paint protection film (PPF) does an MUCH better job of protecting a vehicle’s paintwork from rock chips. You can put a layer or two of Armor Shield IX on top of PPF, though.
sounds like a paid review.....
Yeah, I get that once in a while. That's the trouble with trying to make good videos, they get lumped in with dishonest ones if they are similar. I can understand the skepticism, but it is possible for someone to make review videos about products that they actually believe in. I am in that group. 😇 I have been using it for over 3 years. If it sucked, I wouldn't use it on my cars, and I wouldn't make videos about it. If I was paid to lie about it, I don't think they would want me to show that I need to do another application to my daily driver after 3 years like I did in this video. You did watch the whole video, right?😃
When it comes to my videos, any opinions expressed are 100% my own. I retain full editorial control over the content in my videos and will never make a false recommendation as a result of any form of compensation. I know some people do, but I don't and I won't.
Lol it looks great but the car sits in the garage 90% wtf
Hello Jason the 25% is not working
Look for a link in your cart that says "Have a promo code? Click here.". Enter JASONSGARAGE25 and you should be good to go! I just checked...let me know if you still have issues.
@@InJasonsGarage ok thanks got it. For a Dodge Durango rims and window how many bottles you think I may need for say 1 coat.
@@dtrain2829 I would say get 2 for that size vehicle, and you should have enough to do a second coat on the paint, which I recommend just to make sure you didn't miss any spots with the first coat.
@@InJasonsGarage ok thanks I got 3 I didn’t want to much or to little so I should be able to to do everything
@@dtrain2829 Oh yeah you should. Plus you might have some left over to throw another coat on a smaller car, bike, lawnmower (yes, I put some on my lawnmower), whatever!
Really sir?
Yup, really!
3:05 😂😂😂😂
Glad someone caught that! 😃
@@InJasonsGarage yep. I agree lol
This guy is obviously avalon supporter and just promoting avalon product, people like this will never give a honest opinion
Did you watch the entire video?
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Buy a reputable brand stay away from this cheap Chinese crap. Vary inconsistent results which means it might last one wash a maybe a year. For all the labor involved to prep and apply a coating spend 80 bucks and but something better.
If you know of a ceramic coating that is made in the USA, I'd love to check it out. AFAIK, they are all made overseas. When you had inconstant results with Armor Shield, did you contact them about it? They have a warranty.
You’ve gone way too far here promoting everything Avalon King sell. If you’re reviewing the ceramic coating then fine, but pitching is everything they sell, makes us all question your integrity. You just come across as a salesman. Keep it impartial man, you’ve sold out and lost your integrity and impartiality. Not cool at all!
Thanks for the input, I didn't mean to come off that way. As mentioned, I have been using their stuff for over 3 years and I was excited to see the new stuff that they released. I can understand the skepticism, but it is possible for someone to make review videos about products that they actually believe in. I am in that group. 😇 I do try to keep it impartial, if I wasn't I wouldn't mention that I need to do another application to my daily driver after 3 years like I did in this video. 😃
And just a reminder...when it comes to my videos, any opinions expressed are 100% my own. I retain full editorial control over the content in my videos and will never make a false recommendation as a result of any form of compensation. I know some people do, but I don't and I won't.
Kinda agree here. Do a separate video on their other products and do this one on the coating. You got around to it but have to say I just skipped all the other product promotion stuff. Also what did you do for ceramic coating maintenance like the spay or shampoo in those three years. Giving us other variables other than no garage vs garage queen would be helpful.
@@retiredairforce5111 Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it. I did nothing for maintenance other than wash it once in a while, and sometimes that is through the forbidden drive-through car wash.