Cerakote Platinum Rapid Ceramic Paint Sealant Kit vs Armor Shield IX Ceramic Coating Kit

Buy the Cerakote Platinum Rapid if you want a fast spray-and-wipe sealant you can reapply in minutes and use on any finish. Buy the Armor Shield IX if you want a true ceramic coating with 9H hardness and up to two years of protection, and you are willing to prep and cure the car properly. Reviewers rate Armor Shield IX higher (4.8 from 4,727 ratings versus 4.5 from 1,068), and the two are not the same class of product: one is a spray topper, the other is a coating kit with prep chemicals and applicators.

• Choose the Cerakote Platinum Rapid if you want quick spray-on gloss and water beading with no prep, no cure window and no risk of high spots.
• Choose the Armor Shield IX if you want a hard, long-lasting coating and will do the wash, clay and prep steps before applying it.