hydrophobic coatings<\/strong> that use state-of-the-art water-repellent technology to keep these issues at bay. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIt would be an understatement to say that there are dozens of coatings with hydrophobic properties. What\u2019s more, deciding which product to choose can be a serious pain in the neck for someone looking for a solution fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s why we decided to create a list of the best hydrophobic coating solutions <\/strong>for consumer and\/or professional application for 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTop 10 Hydrophobic Coating For 2020 Reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\nExplaining the Ranking System<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat are the factors of our ranking system equation? There are four things we paid attention to from both consumer and detailing professional standpoints. Those are product quality, customer reviews, price, <\/strong>and online presence<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Product quality<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
First, we paid attention to the quality of the formulation of the hydrophobic coating, or in other words, the chemical composition of the coating. The percentage of certain elements has a huge impact on product quality, such as the amount of silicon dioxide or SiO2<\/sub>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Customer reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Positive or negative customer experiences with the product have a serious impact on our decision whether to purchase the product or not. They speak volumes about the product itself, as well as contain important info about the company\u2019s customer service, shipping, return policies, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Price<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Price also plays an important role when we\u2019re deciding to buy a specialized product such as a superhydrophobic coating. The most expensive products are not necessarily the best ones but don\u2019t fall into the trap of thinking that the $5 ceramic coating you just bought is going to do miracles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The prices in our 2020 Buyer\u2019s Guide are the ones we found at the time of writing the review<\/strong>. To be absolutely sure about the product\u2019s latest price and company offers, please check<\/strong> individual product pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n4. Online presence<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Serious brands are always on the pulse of their customers\u2019 demands and being present online is a must. This also gives out a message about brand identity and how the company engages with its community and prospective customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Are the Benefits of a Hydrophobic Coating? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe formulation of hydrophobic coatings is a prime example of protective product technology<\/strong>. Hydrophobic means that it repels water and doesn\u2019t allow it to stay on the surface of your car or motorcycle. Depending on the coating, it can have water beading or water sheeting properties<\/strong>. Water beading means that the coating makes the water form into beads and stay on top of the surface, while water sheeting means that the water practically sheets off or runs off the car surface. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIn addition to protecting your vehicle against the harmful effects of water, there are additional benefits<\/strong> of applying a hydrophobic coating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Exceptional Protection<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
When the coating chemically bonds to the clear coat, it creates a protective layer. It then blocks harmful UV sun rays which can cause oxidation and ultimately rust. Moreover, coatings are typically engineered to be used on any porous surface which means that they provide the same level of protection to metal, plastic, and other porous surfaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although these products are exceptionally effective, they don\u2019t provide nor guarantee protection from serious mechanical damage or scratches. So when you see descriptions like protected from scratches<\/em>, this doesn\u2019t mean that ceramic coatings will act as surefire safeguards against flying rocks and pebbles for instance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Longer Lasting and Cost-Effective<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Hydrophobic coatings offer lasting protection from six months to several years if the coating is maintained properly, of course. So, when you look at the coating price, the price of the coating maintenance products, and the amount of money and time you would typically spend on maintaining the car, these coatings are definitely worth your while and money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. An Exceptional Finish<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
One special characteristic of these coatings is that they make the car paint pop. Their formulation adds that special glow and finish and makes your car look like you\u2019ve just picked it up from a car showroom. Who doesn\u2019t love it when they\u2019re rolling down the street or countryside in their shiny and clean car? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Self-cleaning<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
An insanely amazing feature of superhydrophobic coatings is that they don\u2019t allow either water or dirt to cling around. When the water hits the surface and starts to glide down the vehicle, it gathers all the surrounding dirt which runs off together with it. This so-called self-cleaning effect prevents damaging chemicals from accumulating and affecting the paintwork and other surfaces of your car or motorcycle. Plus, they make maintenance and cleaning way, way easier and faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n