I've a new to me car and considering paint protection.

I've done a Gyeon product five years ago and was somewhat underwhelmed. The prep, even on a brand new vehicle, was very time consuming to be done well. Initially I was very impressed with the product and I still have no questions around the initial result following the application. It's great, easier to clean, stayed clean longer...no doubt. I wasn't that impressed with the appearance, more of a shine than depth.

That application lasted 2-3 years despite a few maintenance coats of 'sealant booster' or something named similar that was matched with the Gyeon package.

My question is, how has your ceramic durability been? If you're in the 3-5 year range, would you do it again? If not, what route would you take? Car is black.

I’ve used ceramic coatings and found that while they provide great protection and ease of cleaning, the durability tends to drop off after 2 or 3 years. If you’re looking for more depth and longer-lasting protection, graphene coatings might be a better option. They offer improved hydrophobic properties, resist water spots, and generally last longer. If you don’t mind reapplying every few years, ceramic is still a solid choice, but for more durability and better appearance, graphene could be worth trying, especially on a black car.

Do you have one you like? I see that everyone is putting graphene in the name for obvious reasons...not sure which are solely marketing and which are really using graphene to benefit.