Meguiar's M788 Deep Crystal Ceramic Paint Coating Kit

[Nick Winn]

Meguiar's M788 Deep Crystal Ceramic Paint Coating Kit



Update on M788 10/15/2020:

As many of your know we have been working to launch Meguiar's M78802 Deep Crystal Ceramic Paint Coating Kit since November 2019. Unfortunately the COVID situation and other challenges such as component constraints/sourcing has compounded delays. As a result, Meguiar's has decided to not move forward with launching M78802 Deep Crystal Ceramic Paint Coating Kit in the US.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

• True Ceramic Sio2 Coating
• Tuned for incredible ease of application that eliminates chances for high spots
• Easy to perform future spot repairs - can be easily serviced and re-coated
• Provides extreme water beading & self cleaning properties
• Available online from detail supply sites & Meguiar's Professional Distributors (No Certification Required) for US
• Will be available globally, same formula
• 50 State VOC/OSHA Federal, State, & Local Government Compliant Formula, REACH Compliant
• Recommended 2 Coats

Meguiar's M788 Deep Crystal Ceramic Coating Kit
Product Number: M78802 (kit)
Includes:

• 1 EA 50mL of M788 Deep Crystal Ceramic Coating
• 1 EA Meguiar's Tri-Layer No Scratch Applicator Pad
• 1 EA M122 Surface Prep 6oz Spray Bottle
• 1 Pair Branded Meguiar's Gloves

MSRP US: $79.99

[smack]

Re: Meguiar's M788 Deep Crystal Ceramic Coating Kit

Great to see this product made it stateside. Even better no Certification required to purchase.

Nice work Meguiar's

[Nick Winn]

Re: Meguiar's M788 Deep Crystal Ceramic Coating Kit

Great to see this product made it stateside. Even better no Certification required to purchase.

Nice work Meguiar's

Completely different product than our coating available internationally, just similar branding.

[The Guz]

Re: Meguiar's M788 Deep Crystal Ceramic Coating Kit

It took awhile but it is good to have another coating option. A good price as well for a 50ml bottle of coating.

[dadams2169]

Re: Meguiar's M788 Deep Crystal Ceramic Coating Kit

How does the coating compare to the pro sealant? Durability? What best to maintain with booster or new ceramic detailer or liquid ceramic wax. Fortunately I've still got time outgassing paint and not sure how soon these will become available. But maintaining 6 vehicle with different needs got to start asking now and planning ahead.

[OhioCarBuff]

Re: Meguiar's M788 Deep Crystal Ceramic Coating Kit

What's different about this sealant then the new M27 sealant?

[davey g-force]

Re: Meguiar's M788 Deep Crystal Ceramic Coating Kit

Yess! We've been waiting a while for this!

[Nick Winn]

Re: Meguiar's M788 Deep Crystal Ceramic Coating Kit

How does the coating compare to the pro sealant? Durability? What best to maintain with booster or new ceramic detailer or liquid ceramic wax. Fortunately I've still got time outgassing paint and not sure how soon these will become available. But maintaining 6 vehicle with different needs got to start asking now and planning ahead.

Durability for Meguiar's M788 Deep Crystal Ceramic Paint Coating is around 1 year. We wanted to offer a coating in the US which offered the benefits associated with true Ceramic Coatings like great durability, self cleaning, extreme water beading, gloss, slickness, but we wanted it to be able to be used by a wide variety of our pro customers like pro enthusiasts, pro detailers, detail centers at car washes, dealerships, etc. M788 has extremely ease of use while still delivering true ceramic coating qualities.

M27 PRO Hybrid Ceramic Sealant is now our most premium liquid sealant in our professional line, offering in general 6 month durability, along with Ceramic/SiO2 benefits, so M27 does not reach the longevity of M788. M788 is a true coating.

The new Pro products (excluding the RTU Detailer products) will be available sometime in Q1 2020.

Best maintenance for M788 is weekly washing & the new M799 PRO Hybrid Ceramic Bead Booster.

What's different about this sealant then the new M27 sealant?

M27 PRO Hybrid Ceramic Sealant is now our most premium liquid sealant in our professional line, offering in general 6 month durability, along with Ceramic/SiO2 benefits, so M27 does not reach the longevity of M788. M788 is a true coating.

[dadams2169]

Re: Meguiar's M788 Deep Crystal Ceramic Coating Kit

thanks exactly info i was looking for, m788 kit i assume thats gonna do one vehicle with 2 coats or will it do more than one? heck probably gonna end up with both anyways and one vehicle the liquid wax too. so many new products and updated products santa needs to bring cash or gift certificates hahahaha.

[Brian Hann]

Re: Meguiar's M788 Deep Crystal Ceramic Coating Kit

The kit should include enough product to do the recommend 2 coats twice (4 coats). Typically that would mean 2 coats on two separate occasions with a good amount of time in between.

[OhioCarBuff]

Re: Meguiar's M788 Deep Crystal Ceramic Coating Kit

Being this is a true coating, are there any special procedures to remove it before putting new coating on? Say, we apply a fresh coating, then a year or more goes by and ready to put all new coat on, what needs to be done to remove what is left of the existing coat so a fresh coating will bond properly?

[The Guz]

Re: Meguiar's M788 Deep Crystal Ceramic Coating Kit

Being this is a true coating, are there any special procedures to remove it before putting new coating on? Say, we apply a fresh coating, then a year or more goes by and ready to put all new coat on, what needs to be done to remove what is left of the existing coat so a fresh coating will bond properly?

Like most coatings a decontamination (chemical & mechanical), polish, prep wipe and recoat.

[OhioCarBuff]

Re: Meguiar's M788 Deep Crystal Ceramic Coating Kit

Like most coatings a decontamination (chemical & mechanical), polish, prep wipe and recoat.

Yeah I figured after a year or more, when re coating at least going over the paint with a clay bar and either polish or compound or both depending on the swirls and overall condition, but curious if you need to go to a higher level then this to remove the remaining coating, like is it tough enough that even a product like M105 isn't strong enough to remove it?

[mobiledetail1]

Re: Meguiar's M788 Deep Crystal Ceramic Coating Kit

When and where will this be available? Thx

[The Guz]

Re: Meguiar's M788 Deep Crystal Ceramic Coating Kit

Yeah I figured after a year or more, when re coating at least going over the paint with a clay bar and either polish or compound or both depending on the swirls and overall condition, but curious if you need to go to a higher level then this to remove the remaining coating, like is it tough enough that even a product like M105 isn't strong enough to remove it?

Most coatings form a thin layer than a polish is often enough to remove them. Coatings are not as thick as one thinks. I have played around with many coatings and all are easily removed with a medium cut polish. It is even easier as the coating ages.