Ethos Ceramic Matrix Coating | Rinse Test
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
- This is a rinse test of the new Ceramic Matrix Coating from Ethos Car Care. Ceramic Matrix is rated as a 3+ year 9H coating certified by SGS and made in the USA. At $75 for 50ml, this is Ethos' lower priced option for users to net two coats on any car or truck, coming at a lower pricepoint than the Graphene Matrix Coating.
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Two coats of the Ceramic Matrix Coating were applied to the left half of the test panel, and two coats of the Ethos Graphene Matrix Coating were applied to the right half of the panel. The paint was prepped using 3D One Hybrid Compound and Finish Polish, followed up with Sonax Perfect Finish, then Ethos Detox to clean up any remaining polishing oils prior to applying the coatings.
1 hour was given in between coats before applying the second coat on top, then 14 days were given for both coatings to cure on the surface prior to this first rinse test.
Overall, the hydrophobics are top notch for both coatings, and the properties are quite similar between them yielding similar levels of gloss, slickness, ease of use, and water behavior. Many coatings on the market require separate durable topcoats to achieve similar levels of hydrophobicity, whereas these coatings can achieve this by themselves without a different topcoat. This combined with the ease of use and relative improved slickness makes these both a very attractive coating offering in my opinion.
It's likely going to take time to decipher if whether or not the graphene oxide as an additive to paint coatings will exhibit greater performance traits, but the reality is sio2 based coatings have yielded excellent durability for many years, and if this Ceramic Matrix Coating can offer competitive durability over the years, then it could prove to become one of my favorites.
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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Test Preparation
1:06 - First Rinse
2:00 - Air Blow Dry
2:39 - First Wash & Rinse
3:51 - Gilmour Flood Nozzle Test
5:21 - Final Thoughts
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Note: Although this is not a paid sponsorship from Ethos, Tim reached out to me and sent me their Ceramic Matrix Coating for testing and my personal review. The information and results showcase my honest feedback discovered during testing. 
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Great video WaxMode! Thanks for taking the time to showcase our Ceramic Matrix and Graphene Matrix coatings.
As you mentioned, both coatings illicit really incredible performance and durability especially for how easy they are to use and apply (Without the need for an additional top coating). The inherent benefits of adding Graphene into the structure of Graphene Matrix will begin to show through as time goes on, where its true advantages like chemical resistance, abrasion resistance etc. will start to pull ahead slightly (This is one reason why, as you mentioned, head to head coating testing on a test hood doesn't tell the full story or replace real world testing). That being said Ceramic Matrix is an incredibly high performing option and in our opinion the best value for performance on the market.
Thanks Tim! Loving both coatings so far, one of the best benefits is not requiring that top coat to achieve that top notch hydrophobic performance as you said. Definitely makes them attractive compared to Mohs and CSL. Really loving the formulas for these, nice work!
On most channels I never see hydrophobic water behavior like this, which means something went wrong during the prepping stage, I see how prepared the surface is to receive the coatings and how really really clean the paint is.
Great to hear "The Voice". :-)
SYLD good to see you again!
Hello Wax Mode. It's been a long time since you have posted a video, Hope you are doing well and hope to hear from you again one day soon. Best wishes. 👍
Happy News Years!
Happy to glad to see this product get on here.
This was another great and honest review and I hope your channel blows up in 2021, you deserve it!
Thanks Klasse Act, I appreciate it!
Its been a while.
Very nice on this man, I’ve seen a lot of users say they’re definitely enjoying it so far.
That paint prep is not to be underestimated, it makes all the difference!!!!!
Welcome back and a happy new year to you waxmode.
Hydrophobic properties are insane. Gloss is outstanding!! Great video 👍
Thanks 404!
Welcome back!
Great i was waiting for this!! 😎👍🏼
camera looking extra clear today, nice demo!
Welcome back or should I say welcome home hope you had a great Christmas and we all have a better 2021. 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks so much Ken! Happy New Year!
There isn't much more satisfying in our world than using the ol' Gilmour flood nozzle to dry a car using water lol
That never gets old for me!
Happy New Year and welcome back. I’m seeing the same results on my silver Infiniti M37X that was coated with the Ethos Graphene Matrix Coating. 3D One, Sonax Perfect Finish, and Detox were used as you did!! The washing, chemical, and clay bar was done prior to the paint correction.
Cheers Al! Thanks for the feedback!
Welcome back.....Happy New Year Kyle!
Thanks so much Keith, Happy New Year to you as well!
Good to hear your back at. Will be interested so se the durability of these 2 coatings over time to see if that aren't pretty much the same. Time will tell on the showdown. Missed you on Papa Smurf's and Fab's Livestreams.
Thanks Doc! Chaotic times right now, hopefully in the future I can get back into the groove of testing and hanging out in some of the livestreams. Glad to be able to get this video out, looking forward to seeing how well these coatings can hold up.
Great video man!!! I have the ceramic Matrix coating here with me and can't wait to try it!! So far almost 6 months on the Graphene Matrix Coating and its holding up great!
Awesome stuff Smurf! The Ceramic Coating is definitely a treat, especially if you've run out of the Graphene Matrix Coating, it should feel really similar to it. Water behavior is absolutely mesmerizing and that's all I need to get a good experience out of the coating, hopefully it holds up as well as CQUK!
@@WaxMode that's awesome man. I'm sooo interested to see how it holds up to CQUARTZ👍 Hydrophobics that good are addictive to the fullest!
Happy New Year 2021 and GTSY again!👋👍🇵🇷
Wow, not seen anyone doing this comparison 👍👍👍👍
Thanks Humberto, Happy New Year to you as well!
He's BACK!!!! will watch here on my lunch break! Good to see an upload brother!
say it with me Smurf: HY DRO PHO BICITY 👌🏻
@@catguy64 Yaaassssss all of it!!!
Right! It’s been far too long!! 😄
Thanks Smurf! Feels good to be able to get a video out. Couldn't let this older footage go to waste.
@@WaxMode oh I bet man! Hope all is well brother! You gotta check out our latest live! Rick from RAD garage!!👌👌
Nice review, time to get you on the livestream
Happy New Years bud. Glad to see you back. Looking forward to your reviews in 2021. You know, I still haven't made the jump to a ceramic coating. As little as I drive my sports car, a good sealant works fine for me. Topping it up with a good Si02 infused spray sealant and I am getting longevity and great hydrophobics. I finally figured out Polish Angel Rapidwaxx. I wasn't using it right. I had been waiting too long to remove it and it was drying slightly so it was difficult to remove. Once I figured out to spray it on and wipe it back off immediately, getting great results and very easy to use. Love that stuff. My next jump will be to Polish Angel High Gloss. Hearing great things about that one. Really liking all my Polish Angel stuff. It's pricey but I don't mind paying for it because of how good it really is.
Happy New Years Joe! The ceramic coating as the base protectant is definitely the end game for me, you would notice that it really fights the tendency to want to slow down in terms of its water behavior compared to what Polish Angel can achieve by itself. But it's not entirely necessary so long as you're up on your washes and maintaining the paint regularly, especially with Polish Angel after your washes.
Great to hear you're enjoying Polish Angel as well! Yeah I should have noted that about Rapidwaxx, it's definitely an immediate wipe on/wipe off product, Cosmic Spritz and High Gloss are the same in that regard. Haven't used them in a few months, I'm definitely having withdrawals being away from my supply for so long now, can't wait to get them back in my hands. Good to hear from you Joe!
@@WaxMode Yeah, I think I will probably make the jump over to a base layer coating in the spring, unless I go for Polish Angel Cosmic V2 and High Gloss as a topper OR Viking Shield and Viking Spritz as a combo. I've heard really good things about the Viking Series from Polish Angel and their longevity, durability, and gloss as well. I think Viking Shield & Spritz are similar to High Gloss and Cosmic V2/Cosmic Spritz just maybe a little more of the Si02 or whatever they put in those products to give the durability.
And he’s back!! Good to see you again or “hear” you again. I have used both of these coatings and both are very user friendly with fantastic results. I think Ceramic Matrix was surprise to me also. It’s what I put on my personal truck and love it. Nice video I always like watching water test videos.
Thanks FAB, glad to hear you're seeing good results on your end as well! I'm glad Ethos decided to offer the Ceramic Matrix at the lower pricepoint, if I was in the market for a coating to use on a personal car it's definitely one I would consider highly. You'll have to keep us posted on durability results for your truck!
Happy New year.
Water behavior, Wow 😮 👍 👍 👍
Ceramic 👍👍👍
Graphene 👍👍👍👍
To see, the resistance now ?!
Waxmode Kash logging in and I subbed brother
What’s up Kash! I’ve got a lot of catching up to do on your videos, I subscribed when PapaSmurf had you on the previous livestream, love what I’ve seen so far so keep up the great work!
@@WaxMode thanks bro I'll definitely do my catching up myself need something while editing and I'm editing now
It's relaxing watching the watch fly off.
Hey Steve, I left a comment on your Pearl Nano Tire Gel video (the one from about a year and a half ago) asking you a couple of questions...did you get any notification about that?
@@UKSportsFan I'll check now buddy
Hope all is well bradah, we miss you!
Hello Kyle!! Happy New Year!!! Just watched your new video! I need to get myself a blower to dry my cars - what do you advise-Leaf blower or something like a Big Boi/MetroVac? It seems the leaf blower is somewhat cumbersome! The Bigaboi I would hang on the wall! Thanks for sharing!!! Will you do a test on the new Griots Wash & Coat???
Hey Aimone! I actually haven't worked with a Metrovac or Big Boi blowers, I've seen a lot of people like them though in the reviews. My next blower that I would get is the EGO blower, I already have the EGO trimmer that I really like a lot so it would make sense to go that route.
My thoughts on blowers is I really want full portability, zero cords because they always get in the way and are a scratch hazard. Next is I want both high CFM and high MPH, that's how you're going to get a wide range of usable air flowing across the paint that can blast the beads off. The only issue (aside from high price) I see with the EGO is the longer nose attachment, but once Matt at Obsessed Garage finds a long term solution then that should be the best blower option for me.
My guy, where have you been? Miss your content.
Great to see your posting great videos again. Is the graphene going to be difficult to remove when it’s time has come to an end? I am leaning towards the ceramic coating from Ethos.
Hey Neil, I don't think there's too much difficulty in removing the coating, I've been using 3D One as a medium cut and following up with a finishing polish for the tests and it seems to be knocking the coatings down pretty well. Hard to guarantee full removal but it looks knocked down after a rinse to check.
Thank you as I have been hesistant of graphene because of not knowing the difficulty in removing the coating.
Just found your channel. Really enjoying your videos. Hope there are more in the near future. 2 quick questions if I may. What is your 1-2 favorites for a topper over a ceramic coating? What is your 1-2 favorites for value based snow foams that are appropriate for a coated vehicle? Thank you for your time!
Thanks Mike, unfortunately the move to a new location made it unpractical for regular testing and filming, but I would say that both Bead Maker and Ethos Defy have been great on top of the Ceramic Matrix coating. I like both of these better than Ethos Resist by a long shot for regular maintenance. I also enjoy Meguiar’s Hybrid Ceramic Detailer and the Polish Angel trio (High Gloss, Rapidwaxx, Cosmic Spritz), but for light maintenance Bead Maker and Defy are great.
@@WaxMode thank you for the reply! Do you have 1-2 value based snow foams you recommend? My car is currently coated in cquartz lite.
@@Owen_Charles.11 I had no issues with Meguiar's Hyper-Wash as a foaming soap, I would say this is more value-based due to the better dilution ratios. I enjoy Chemical Guys Honey Dew for foaming and it's relatively cheaper, but I don't have any experience with it on top of CQuartz Lite. Ethos Foam Party and Sonax Actifoam Energy are very good foaming soaps as well, Foam Party being one of the best foamers I've used.
Thanks for the video! Enjoyed the review a lot.
I’m eyeing on that Gilmore nozzle however. I think it will save me a lot of time in drying the vehicle after wash. The reviews online for the nozzle are very poor though. How do you like yours?
Thanks!
Thanks Dan, a number of mine have held up for years without issues. The sprayer itself can definitely be better quality, it's not the most comfy sprayer to use either, but the utility of the center flood during the rinse outweighs the negatives.
Gilmour recently did a redesign of this nozzle, I don't see it available on Amazon yet but I purchased mine at Meijer. Definitely better quality compared to the one in this video, smoother swivel, more comfortable, and MUCH easier to switch between spray settings compared to the last as well. If you have a Meijer in your area check the garden section and see if the new nozzles are on the shelf.
Hi waxmode I'd love to see a review of fusso coat F7 thanks
Are you still doing videos? If so, we have a coating we think you'll love even more than the Ethos. We'd be happy to send you a bottle to try out.
Have you review the last coat black ice yet?
Which performs better? this or blackfire pro ceramic coating? Nice video, glad to see your vids again
I would say Ethos Ceramic Matrix is definitely more hydrophobic, maybe a little bit easier to apply but they are pretty close in ease of use. Blackfire Pro when maintained was a durable tank, easy 2 years plus durability. We will have to see how well the Ethos holds up.
@@WaxMode Thank you for your input. With almost price point, I am thinking which one is best to buy. One of the few advantages I can see for BF is AG always having a discount for BF products. If ever, what is the best maintenance / booster for BF pro?
Hello - I'm curious of your video upload frequency. I subscribe to a few of the "main" detailing channels that are out there. You know them. I do enjoy your videos but it seems they are very far and few in between....or am I just missing something? Please let me know what the case is. Thank you!
Would love to get your take on Nu Finish Ceramic Spray Coating. Having never used a proper ceramic coating, I was thinking that using this stuff must be what some of the earlier coatings applications must have been like. Waited a few minutes after applying, as instructed, no rainbow noticed, but strange wipe off experience compared to the ceramic hybrid products. Not an easy wipe off, did not feel slick, but not streaky, either. The next day I thought maybe it was feeling a bit slicker. Anyhoo... that's my 5 cents.
Thanks for the feedback Sten! Definitely sounds very interesting, I might have to try it out!
Ayyyy
What pressure washer do you use? Great video!
Thanks! I just have the standard 1700psi 1.2GPM Ryobi pressure washer. I'm using the MTM Hydro SGS-28 gun, the Kobrajet 3/8" hose, and the nozzle is a 40° nozzle, all that I picked up at Obsessed Garage.
Great test! Ethos ceramic more hydrophobic than UK 3.0?
Thanks Mark! I think Ethos Ceramic might edge out CQUK 3.0 after a full cure, should be very close though between the two.
@@WaxMode thanks, bud!
Have you tried 3D ceramic coating? I don’t see many videos about that coating I wonder if it’s any good, they do make great polish and compound products.
Performance, cost, gloss and easy to work with which one do you like, cquartz UK, CSL, or Ethos?
I have not tried the 3D Coating out. It's still early to tell with the Ethos coatings since we don't have a lot of time to confirm durability, but I'm really liking them a lot compared to CSL and CQUK. CSL you need a durable topcoat like EXO to really bump the hydrophobics up which will make things more expensive. CQUK is just much tackier on wipeoff and requires a heavy hand to level out, but otherwise is a fantastic proven option in terms of durability in my tests. So far this Ethos formula is balancing a lot of good features for a decent price with the 50ml bottle.
I think CQUK is probably the coating that will offer the best darkening effect compared to both Ethos and CSL + EXO. But in terms of outright gloss I think they're all pretty similar.
@@WaxMode thanks for the info! Maybe next time you can make a video about 3D ceramic coating.
Keep up the good work!
Dude, I’m missing your videos. Whens the next update due.
👍👍👍👍👍
Hey where did you go, everything ok, haven't heard from you for a while.
Cheers Roy, thanks for checking in! Everything is good on my end, I moved up north due to work which has complicated things. I expect to continue doing reviews and test videos at some point in the future. There's definitely a large number of coatings and new products that I still want to get my hands on.
@@WaxMode just glad to here things are good, I'm subscribe do I'll get your next video. Hope all goes well with your new location.
Interesting 2 step with 3D one and Sonax PF. I believe you mentioned it before. I have both polishes. Personally, i've been cutting with 3D one and following it up with a light finishing polish rather sonax PF on my test panels. In this case gyeon primer. Whats your thought process? I kinda feel 3D1 and PF are comparable. 3D1 cuts better but perfect finish does finish out nicer for a one step. Never tried using 3D1 on a finishing pad after the cut, which i think would match PF finish, but that's speculation.
Hey Brad! I've been throwing 3D One into the mix as a knockdown abrasive for the coatings as a medium cut, and following up with Sonax Perfect Finish as insurance afterwards to tag team with it. I had the Graphene Matrix Coating on the test panel prior to using these abrasives so usually I run a two step abrasive team like this before running a new test.
I still think Sonax Perfect Finish is one of the finest abrasives I've worked with, the gloss numbers are fantastic when reading with the gloss meters, usually 3D One wasn't able to match PF's peak gloss readings, but still pretty close looking at the full picture. I'm liking both of them!
@@WaxMode Thanks man for the reply. I really like both too. Maybe i will start your approach. :) I've done maybe 10-15 amateurish tests now comparing 3D one and PF. Its usually noticeable that PF finishing out better using the same pad with 3D. Less defect removal.
Interesting 2 step and a great way to use product to justified trying another polish! :D
Whats your machine, speed, and pads combos?
Sometimes i look at the 1000ml Bottle Perfect Finish - especially the new bottle with green graphics! - and be done with all the polishes. Its worked, very well on my car so far, blue toyota. :D I've taken heavy scratches out of my toyota with the super coarse BOSS white pad using perfect finish.
Can you test the new ethos RESIST spray coating?
I definitely want to try and get my hands on the new Resist and maybe do some videos with it.
@@WaxMode yeah that would be awesome 👌🏽
Which would you chose if you could only have one on your car? Is one higher in gloss than the other?
I was seeing similar gloss readings between both coatings, and no significant visual difference on the test panel or Honda test car. That being said, since I've been away from the Honda test car for months, I do not have long-term durability results for its performance. But given that Ceramic Matrix coating is less expensive while still producing top notch hydrophobic behavior, I am definitely leaning toward it for the better value. The Ceramic Matrix is also available now in 30ml size which should be able get you two coats on compact to midsize vehicles if used appropriately in my experience.
It would be great to see Turtle Wax's Graphene paste compared to Fusso Coat original!
Absolutely, curious to see how Turtle Wax Graphene Paste compares to Ice Paste Wax. Ice Paste was another hydrophobic heavy hitter when fresh, that yielded 5+ months of durability on the test car at diminished performance.
I've used the Ceramic+Graphene Paste Wax on a few cars now, but still waiting for a good test car that I can fully polish and prep in order to get long term results with it. First wash after a week showed great hydrophobic behavior that looks to out bead Ice Paste.
Also itching to get my hands on Gyeon's new Wax, Fusso was always a drag because the smell was toxic death, Gyeon Wax is fluorine based like Fusso, but based on early reviews it appears to be much more manageable and at least matching (if not besting) Fusso's short term hydrophobics.
@@WaxMode thanks ! That’s awesome to hear
Heeey where have you been bro? Hope everything’s alright. Haven’t seen any uploads from you in over a year :( Come back to YT!!! Please haha. Since you haven’t uploaded for so long, you’re gonna have to make it up to us by rinsing the hood for an extended period and getting close ups etc. Basically beading ASMR. I uploaded a video I had to my channel a while ago straight from my phone but Idk why the video quality just doesn’t look as good as it should, even though I recorded it in 1080p 60fps and uploaded it straight from my iPhone 8, so the only compression should be RUclips’s. Is that the issue? Do you first transfer the video to some editing software on your PC and then upload from there?
where you at man.¿
Wax Mode, are still making videos? I hope all is well!👍🏽
Cheers John! I will eventually come out with new videos in the future, I've got the new Gyeon coatings on order that should be in by the beginning of February that I can start testing and release some videos of. Gyeon Wax I've been doing tests of, I also have the latest CQuartz SiC coating that I need to test as well.
@WaxMode Great! I was worried about you and was just hoping all was well! Looking forward to your new videos. Just know that, I, before buying or using any wax, sealant or polish, I refer to YOUR videos. Thanks and Happy New Year!✌🏾
@@johntolbert6901 Thanks John, I appreciate it! Happy New Year to you as well, hopefully I can get some good footage for the next reviews and tests and get them posted.
He lives... I was worried about you dude
Hey waxmode. When is your next video coming out? I’m starting to get withdrawal symptoms 😳
Haha! I’ve been away from my main gear for quite a while now since moving, I’ve got some products on the way once it heats up here up north and will resume testing and more regular videos then. Also planning on moving the majority of my detailing equipment and products up to me soon.
@@WaxMode Hopefully not too far north. Where I am in Canada there is only about 6 months without frost🥶
6 month durability update coming soon?
lol it's not even been 3 months yet
@@GainingDespair ruclips.net/video/hqQNGVhmums/видео.html
Next month I will be down in Florida and I'll get a chance to wash that test car, so I'll be able to provide a durability update video for the Graphene Matrix Coating. The hood has been sitting outside the entire time with both of these coatings side by side so I'll also get a chance to see how those have held up. That hood I left out after bombarding it with hard water so it should be an interesting result.
The Ceramic Matrix coating I recently did a two coat application up north, I can potentially have access to this for long-term review but access is limited and uncontrolled.
@@WaxMode Sweet! Looking forward to it.
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