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Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax

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Best Value

$0.66/oz

A spray-on ceramic sealant featuring silicone polymers and SiO2 chemistry designed for enthusiasts seeking easy application with enhanced durability over traditional waxes.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

5.6

Active Mechanism

silicone film formation

Surfactants

3 (nonionic, cationic)

Expert Analysis

This water-based formula combines dimethyl siloxane film formers with ceramic particles and carnauba wax to create a hybrid protection system. The silicone backbone provides immediate hydrophobic properties and ease of application, while the SiO2 components are intended to enhance durability and chemical bonding to painted surfaces.

Key Differentiators

  • Multi-surface compatibility for paint, wheels, trim, and chrome in a single product
  • Hybrid approach combining traditional silicone sealant chemistry with ceramic particle technology

Potential Concerns

  • Silicone-based formulations may interfere with future paint correction or coating applications
  • The 3-in-1 approach may compromise optimization for specific surface types compared to dedicated products

Ingredients

21 disclosed
Dimethyl siloxane1-5%
CAS: N/AFilm Former
Fragrance<1%
CAS: N/AFragrance
Additive<1%
CAS: N/ASurface Modifier
WaterN/D
CAS: 7732-18-5Carrier
SiloxaneN/D
CAS: WithheldFilm Former
Modified Carnauba WaxN/D
CAS: WithheldFilm Former
DimethiconeN/D
CAS: 63148-62-9Gloss Enhancer
DimethiconeN/D
CAS: 9016-00-6Gloss Enhancer
Amorphous SilicaN/D
CAS: WithheldSurface Modifier
Benzotriazole PolymerN/D
CAS: Not AvailableUV Absorber
GlycolN/D
CAS: Not AvailableCarrier
Propylene Glycol Butyl EtherN/D
CAS: 5131-66-8Solvent
C9-11 Alcohols Ethoxylated 4- 6EON/D
CAS: 68439-46-3Surfactant
Organo-modified SiliconeN/D
CAS: Not AvailableRepellant
Non-ionic SurfactantN/D
CAS: WithheldSurfactant
Quaternary Ammonium CompoundN/D
CAS: Not AvailableSurfactant
Green DyeN/D
CAS: Not AvailableColorant
Yellow DyeN/D
CAS: Not AvailableColorant
Magnesium nitrateN/D
CAS: 10377-60-3Preservative
MethylchloroisothiazolinoneN/D
CAS: 26172-55-4Preservative
MethylisothiazolinoneN/D
CAS: 2682-20-4Preservative

Source: both

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
Skin Hazard
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No