NOTE: My mistake. Armour Pro is available to those who sign up with already ceramic coating experience. Once approved through Armour you’ll have access to purchase Pro Quartz! Labocosmetica STC is the only one for certified installers. Will the Non-Certified out perform the Certified?
In my opinon the way to differentiate "real" brands with "marketing brands" is if they have a polishing system. ADS? NO. ADS might offer good coatings but you don't need to look past Carpro and many others which are cheaper and have been proven for over a decade.
Keep in mind Armour PRO Quartz is not a "certified only" coating. It is readily available to consumers who express knowledge on ceramic coatings and previous experience.
@@armourdetailsupply I have very high hopes for your coating as well. I hear nothing but great things about it how stout the pro version is. 💪🔥. I installed the Regular Quartz and that’s beads water even through dirt
Thanks for getting back and appreciate everything. I just did a 2024 Chevy Colorado on Saturday with the DIY Detail 5 year ceramic and it was amazing ! Easy to apply and easy wipeoff..... Look forward to your next video.
Glad you’re enjoying the content. Yes the DIY coatings are great as well! 5 year gives the a great gloss and slickness!!! I use countless coatings and DIY is one of them I enjoy using for ease of use and wipe off. 💪
Thank you bro 💪. Yes the Labo was definitely more involved but can see the difference for sure and worth it. But in turn this sequel I will speak on ease of use, ease of access, looks(which is subjective), Durability which have variable) , gloss and slickness again both subjective but yes coatings are slicker than others. In the long run was the more involved coating worth it or was the ease of use one better? This is going to be a great test as it's to very strong coatings. Of course I will not put Blindo and HPC the best Labo offer as it's rated for 7 years and would not be fair. So I chose something with the same durability
Nice to see these two compared. I did want to mention that STC + HPC combo is at 6 years durability. STC as a standalone is 4yrs and with HPC as a topper gives it the 6 years total. Good stuff man. Can’t wait to see the water behavior side by side.
Appreciate you Stew. Yes. When I saw the pamphlets it said 6 years when topped with HPC. Appreciate the information. I messed up on the voice over. But I will clear things up on the first wash. Yes I’m excited for it as well!
6 years with hpc - stc is a sio2 , tio2 blend with higher solids , hpc gives it a more hydrophobic / slick / chemical . Blindo plus Is the that has “self healing” Ads is just Bde out of the box it’s thick but after flash and initial wipe gets slick . This is gonna be a great test
Appreciate you bro! Yes I read the pamphlet after words it is 6 years when topped with HPC definitely I need to clear up some info on my first wash with both brands for sure. I was trying to look for a dedicated video on STC and was nothing there really. That's facts too. One layer 5 years it's thick and slick too. The ease of use I give to ADS BDE. Just cause it doesn't need to be topped for max performance. I'll clear things up and speak on my initial impressions as I wrote them down for my next intro on the next wash.
Thank you Becca 🙏. Thank you I tried to explain everything. But thanks to other subscribers, content creators and even the brands for commenting down below I did miss some slight info that I want to clear up in the next video for sure. But we have two very strong coatings going head to head.
I am interested in this show down and chemical challenge after say month of curing especially in winter. Would been nice to see ADS pro topped with ADS Quartz as a topper for most slickness and hydrophobicity. I have heard that Blindo from Labocosmetica is a more challenging coating to apply. How much was left of ADS after 2 coats ? Did you also coati the wheels on both sides. Soc great real world test in the harshest time of the yea for exposure.
Thanks Doc. Yes will be great to see makes sense maybe after 3 more weeks. Or maybe on a nice day rare day of winter to do the chemical challenge. Well I definitely had half left on the ADS pro as it was two coats on half the vehicle. Especially changing applicators once getting solid and having to reprime the new pad made it seemed like I used more. No wheels were coated on this test. That's the reason for the test. It's going to be snowing in the next couple of days and salt on the roads. I left my vehicle in the garage 3 days straight in 60-65 degrees in my garage. So it's definitely cured up enough to get hit by the elements as Labo is 24 hours and ADS is 12 hours recommended but can be driven 2 hours later.
They are good. Idk it feels just as durable as the Dilutable bottles from Carpro. The measurements are a lot better to see on these Mafra ones. But I enjoy the triggers more on these very nice
@@wescat2 yes the tolco proportioners are great to get the exact ounce of product needed. But looks much nicer in a clear bottle with the product name than dilution lines in my opinion
Appreciate my bro!! Bro I went to my house cause I keep the coatings in my house during winter. I was like mhmmmm which one. 😂. I said let me use the two out of the 3 I haven't used yet . It's crazy how much it slightly thickened the paint and whitened it
That's facts bro. We can only see due time. I can't wait until it rains. It rained the next day here but that bad boy did not leave my garage at all!!. This is day 3 and after today it'll be on the road.
Thanks especially for making a STC coating video. Labo like you said is making waves. But when I look for coating videos on blindo or stc it’s just either a 1 minute montage or barely any info. STC is the long lost brother in the family. In my opinion they should get rid of it even Labo barely talks about it or showcases it. I like the brand I have 3 of their stuff. But that’s just my observation with the coating. Thank you for bringing this coating to light I can’t wait for the updates
Hey my brother. Yes I definitely know how you feel about the lack of info on STC. 😅 I was trying to look for info and videos on RUclips. I came to the similar result of just 1 minute or 2 minute montages. The brand is an amazing brand non the less as well. Looks like I’m the first to go in depth with STC.
Love these comparisons of professional grade coatings. The Labocosmetica does look amazing. It looks like it whitened the paint. It will be interesting to track the durability of these coatings. Hope you can test how they react to hard water.
Appreciate it John. I don't have much hard water where I live at in the city I still get water spots but not crazy hard water like sprinkler water or water from Long Island. Maybe I'll ask for a cup of it down there 😂. Yes two professional grade coatings going head to head 🔥🔥. Definitely looks like it whitened the paint on both sides. One thing I noticed it sitting in the garage is that quickly dust was attracted and build up quick on the non coated and looks slightly dirty.
Appreciate you Tim 💪💪. I messed up but now it’s a better test since I filled out the form I figured it was certified only. Latinos and forms don’t get along 😂😂😭. We always think it’s official after signing
Brother I understand you wanting to showcase different and new companies products. I also know and appreciate how hard it is to do these videos. Now…the coatings…there’s no reason to ever use a two part system or put 2 coats on any car because there are so many one coating brands out there that will give you 3 to 5 years(supposedly) of durability. So Labo is totally out for me. Armour seems good but it won’t be better than Apex BC1, DIYDetail 3 or 5 year coatings…probably not even any better than an older Cquatz 3.0 UK. Again appreciate your efforts always.
Thanks for the feedback. Of course makes sense what you’re stating in terms of one layer claimed 4,5 and 7 year coatings. Here I am showcasing is a certified coating vs a non certified coating worth it? Everyone has their own opinions and favorite brands. I am glad you appreciate effort I’m putting in. My channel is to showcase brands and products let ya decide based on my experience. These 2 coatings I have not tried so my vehicle was the perfect canvas.
@@DetailingMadeSimple 😂😂especially after that $30 coating disaster! Of course every coating maker would love you to put on more than one coat…means you run out faster and re-order more often. That second coat of Armour you put on could’ve coated another customers car instead. Makes no sense to me. Thanks again and I’ll keep watching!
@@armourdetailsupply well I can claim it because of who makes, or at the very least endorses the blenders making it. Yvan LeCroix at DIY and Brian Spitler at Apex. None of us, including you, know 100% how long a coating will last. Too many variables and the one thing you can’t test for is the sun! UV rays are the #1 killer of all coatings. Plus I applied DIYDetail 3 year Graphene to both my cars 9 months ago, 1 layer, the water behavior has not diminished at all, none, zip, zero. I have not applied any toppers, I don’t believe in them if m testing how long a coating will last. Cars are beading water today exactly the way they did when I applied them 9 months ago. So to answer your question your coating might could match those results, but not be better.
Very interesting point of view... again, doesn't answer my question of how can you claim it "can't" be better without trying it? @@BetterThanNewDetailing
@@SDEsthetiqueAutomobile copy. Until then we will have to use this one that's available. Great to know they have a new formula coming that was shown at SEMA! Hopefully it gets released soon
NOTE: My mistake. Armour Pro is available to those who sign up with already ceramic coating experience. Once approved through Armour you’ll have access to purchase Pro Quartz! Labocosmetica STC is the only one for certified installers. Will the Non-Certified out perform the Certified?
In my opinon the way to differentiate "real" brands with "marketing brands" is if they have a polishing system. ADS? NO. ADS might offer good coatings but you don't need to look past Carpro and many others which are cheaper and have been proven for over a decade.
Keep in mind Armour PRO Quartz is not a "certified only" coating. It is readily available to consumers who express knowledge on ceramic coatings and previous experience.
Copy. I'll correct myself next video on the wash update. Thanks for the clarification.
Certainly! Will be an awesome test@@DetailingMadeSimple
@@armourdetailsupply I have very high hopes for your coating as well. I hear nothing but great things about it how stout the pro version is. 💪🔥. I installed the Regular Quartz and that’s beads water even through dirt
Say what! I think I know a little something about something about Coating Something 👀
@@IamDetailedAF get on it👀
Thanks for getting back and appreciate everything. I just did a 2024 Chevy Colorado on Saturday with the DIY Detail 5 year ceramic and it was amazing ! Easy to apply and easy wipeoff..... Look forward to your next video.
Glad you’re enjoying the content. Yes the DIY coatings are great as well! 5 year gives the a great gloss and slickness!!! I use countless coatings and DIY is one of them I enjoy using for ease of use and wipe off. 💪
Great video Soc ! The Labo coating seemed alot more involved but from what you showed it was worth it. Thank you !
Thank you bro 💪. Yes the Labo was definitely more involved but can see the difference for sure and worth it. But in turn this sequel I will speak on ease of use, ease of access, looks(which is subjective), Durability which have variable) , gloss and slickness again both subjective but yes coatings are slicker than others.
In the long run was the more involved coating worth it or was the ease of use one better? This is going to be a great test as it's to very strong coatings. Of course I will not put Blindo and HPC the best Labo offer as it's rated for 7 years and would not be fair. So I chose something with the same durability
Nice to see these two compared.
I did want to mention that STC + HPC combo is at 6 years durability.
STC as a standalone is 4yrs and with HPC as a topper gives it the 6 years total. Good stuff man. Can’t wait to see the water behavior side by side.
Appreciate you Stew. Yes. When I saw the pamphlets it said 6 years when topped with HPC. Appreciate the information. I messed up on the voice over. But I will clear things up on the first wash. Yes I’m excited for it as well!
Good stuff man!!
This is gonna be a fun one to follow!! Cant wait for the next update!!
Appreciate it bro 💪💪. Definitely. I'm waiting here for rain in the next couple of days I want to see some beading. Car hasn't went out in 3 days.
6 years with hpc - stc is a sio2 , tio2 blend with higher solids , hpc gives it a more hydrophobic / slick / chemical . Blindo plus Is the that has “self healing”
Ads is just Bde out of the box it’s thick but after flash and initial wipe gets slick . This is gonna be a great test
BDE😂😅
@@armourdetailsupplyEddie’s not wrong though! Damn good stuff.
Appreciate you bro! Yes I read the pamphlet after words it is 6 years when topped with HPC definitely I need to clear up some info on my first wash with both brands for sure. I was trying to look for a dedicated video on STC and was nothing there really.
That's facts too. One layer 5 years it's thick and slick too. The ease of use I give to ADS BDE. Just cause it doesn't need to be topped for max performance. I'll clear things up and speak on my initial impressions as I wrote them down for my next intro on the next wash.
Got the Eggplant going 😂😂😂
Exactly from what I've been seeing a lot. ADS have been doing great with their pro version this is what will make it an awesome test
Great video! U explained everything nicely. Looking forward to the updates!
Thank you Becca 🙏. Thank you I tried to explain everything. But thanks to other subscribers, content creators and even the brands for commenting down below I did miss some slight info that I want to clear up in the next video for sure. But we have two very strong coatings going head to head.
Really nice work, man. Can’t wait to see how these perform over time.
Thank you my brother. I'm very excited myself 💪.
I am interested in this show down and chemical challenge after say month of curing especially in winter. Would been nice to see ADS pro topped with ADS Quartz as a topper for most slickness and hydrophobicity. I have heard that Blindo from Labocosmetica is a more challenging coating to apply. How much was left of ADS after 2 coats ? Did you also coati the wheels on both sides. Soc great real world test in the harshest time of the yea for exposure.
Going to be an awesome test!
Facts. 💪🫡
Thanks Doc. Yes will be great to see makes sense maybe after 3 more weeks. Or maybe on a nice day rare day of winter to do the chemical challenge. Well I definitely had half left on the ADS pro as it was two coats on half the vehicle. Especially changing applicators once getting solid and having to reprime the new pad made it seemed like I used more.
No wheels were coated on this test. That's the reason for the test. It's going to be snowing in the next couple of days and salt on the roads. I left my vehicle in the garage 3 days straight in 60-65 degrees in my garage. So it's definitely cured up enough to get hit by the elements as Labo is 24 hours and ADS is 12 hours recommended but can be driven 2 hours later.
Great video. Look forward to the torture test
Appreciate my brother 💪💪. I'm excited as well can't wait to
Soc how do you like the dilute-able bottles? @ 1:29
They are good. Idk it feels just as durable as the Dilutable bottles from Carpro. The measurements are a lot better to see on these Mafra ones. But I enjoy the triggers more on these very nice
@@DetailingMadeSimpleThanks. I've been using the Tolco proportioners then a separate spray bottle.
@@wescat2 yes the tolco proportioners are great to get the exact ounce of product needed. But looks much nicer in a clear bottle with the product name than dilution lines in my opinion
🔥 Two professional coatings head to head. I love the idea. I want to see a chemical resistance test on the coatings
Yessir 💪. Two professional coatings going head to head. Definitely great to see
Good video bro💪🏼💪🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 looks good on the car it’s crazy how there are so many coating to choose from 😂🤣🤣 which one to pick
Appreciate my bro!! Bro I went to my house cause I keep the coatings in my house during winter. I was like mhmmmm which one. 😂. I said let me use the two out of the 3 I haven't used yet . It's crazy how much it slightly thickened the paint and whitened it
Always question the "Certified" versions... Because there are a couple off the shelf that have truly made me look like this 🤯
That's facts bro. We can only see due time. I can't wait until it rains. It rained the next day here but that bad boy did not leave my garage at all!!. This is day 3 and after today it'll be on the road.
This going to be a showdown for sure. Popcorn 🍿 is ready! 👏
Definitely 💪🔥🔥🔥
Thanks especially for making a STC coating video. Labo like you said is making waves. But when I look for coating videos on blindo or stc it’s just either a 1 minute montage or barely any info. STC is the long lost brother in the family. In my opinion they should get rid of it even Labo barely talks about it or showcases it. I like the brand I have 3 of their stuff. But that’s just my observation with the coating. Thank you for bringing this coating to light I can’t wait for the updates
Hey my brother. Yes I definitely know how you feel about the lack of info on STC. 😅 I was trying to look for info and videos on RUclips. I came to the similar result of just 1 minute or 2 minute montages. The brand is an amazing brand non the less as well. Looks like I’m the first to go in depth with STC.
Love these comparisons of professional grade coatings. The Labocosmetica does look amazing. It looks like it whitened the paint. It will be interesting to track the durability of these coatings. Hope you can test how they react to hard water.
Appreciate it John. I don't have much hard water where I live at in the city I still get water spots but not crazy hard water like sprinkler water or water from Long Island. Maybe I'll ask for a cup of it down there 😂. Yes two professional grade coatings going head to head 🔥🔥. Definitely looks like it whitened the paint on both sides. One thing I noticed it sitting in the garage is that quickly dust was attracted and build up quick on the non coated and looks slightly dirty.
Let get this started! No worries Soc! We still ❤ you brother
Appreciate you Tim 💪💪. I messed up but now it’s a better test since I filled out the form I figured it was certified only. Latinos and forms don’t get along 😂😂😭. We always think it’s official after signing
It’s about to go down
Yes 💪💪. Two stout coatings
Brother I understand you wanting to showcase different and new companies products. I also know and appreciate how hard it is to do these videos. Now…the coatings…there’s no reason to ever use a two part system or put 2 coats on any car because there are so many one coating brands out there that will give you 3 to 5 years(supposedly) of durability. So Labo is totally out for me. Armour seems good but it won’t be better than Apex BC1, DIYDetail 3 or 5 year coatings…probably not even any better than an older Cquatz 3.0 UK. Again appreciate your efforts always.
Thanks for the feedback. Of course makes sense what you’re stating in terms of one layer claimed 4,5 and 7 year coatings. Here I am showcasing is a certified coating vs a non certified coating worth it? Everyone has their own opinions and favorite brands. I am glad you appreciate effort I’m putting in. My channel is to showcase brands and products let ya decide based on my experience. These 2 coatings I have not tried so my vehicle was the perfect canvas.
@@DetailingMadeSimple 😂😂especially after that $30 coating disaster! Of course every coating maker would love you to put on more than one coat…means you run out faster and re-order more often. That second coat of Armour you put on could’ve coated another customers car instead. Makes no sense to me. Thanks again and I’ll keep watching!
How can you claim it "can't" be better without trying it? You're comparing coatings that are more similar to our standard consumer coating..
@@armourdetailsupply well I can claim it because of who makes, or at the very least endorses the blenders making it. Yvan LeCroix at DIY and Brian Spitler at Apex. None of us, including you, know 100% how long a coating will last. Too many variables and the one thing you can’t test for is the sun! UV rays are the #1 killer of all coatings. Plus I applied DIYDetail 3 year Graphene to both my cars 9 months ago, 1 layer, the water behavior has not diminished at all, none, zip, zero. I have not applied any toppers, I don’t believe in them if m testing how long a coating will last. Cars are beading water today exactly the way they did when I applied them 9 months ago. So to answer your question your coating might could match those results, but not be better.
Very interesting point of view... again, doesn't answer my question of how can you claim it "can't" be better without trying it? @@BetterThanNewDetailing
My vote goes to labocosmetica !
Great picks. I’m excited to find out myself in due time. But we can do a torture test on the hood. Stay tuned for the video to find out 💪
I’d love to see a torture test :) are you testing the new formula of labo or the old one ?
@@SDEsthetiqueAutomobile I don't know what new formula. I purchased the STC and HPC 3 weeks ago. So I'm hoping it's the up to date. 💪
@@DetailingMadeSimple I believe it’s not released yet ! I’ve seen the new formula at sema show
@@SDEsthetiqueAutomobile copy. Until then we will have to use this one that's available. Great to know they have a new formula coming that was shown at SEMA! Hopefully it gets released soon
Let's do this
Let’s get it Humberto 💪🙏. I’m excited for this!!!