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Meguiar's Beyond Ceramic Paint Coating M888 is a professional-grade ceramic coating sold to anyone, no certification required. It uses a 100% actives formula with no flashing-off carriers, so a single coat delivers multi-year protection, strong water beading and chemical resistance. Reviewers and Meguiar's both stress that results depend on proper prep and maintenance washing. It suits experienced DIY detailers who want pro-level durability without a trained installer, while beginners should expect a learning curve on high spots and panel prep.
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Lowest price we've seen: $43.98 on Nov 11 at Walmart. Tracked across 9 stores since Nov 11.
Owners and detailers describe M888 as a forgiving coating for a professional product, with easy wipe-off and strong beading. Most praise the gloss and slickness, while some note that prep and high-spot timing still matter.
Meguiar's Professional Beyond Ceramic Paint Coating (M888) is a multi-year paint protection coating for cars. It uses a 100% actives formula, so there are no carriers to flash off. This sets it apart from Meguiar's traditional SiO2 ceramic-based products. It is meant to deliver durability, chemical resistance, water beading, slickness and gloss, and it fills minor defects.
The coating goes on in a single coat and wipes off easily. The formula has a low risk of high spotting and is forgiving if high spots occur during application. Anyone can apply it, and no certified or trained installer is needed. Before application, the paint needs washing, decontamination, paint correction and surface prep. Multi-year durability is based on water contact angle measurements and depends on this prep and on maintenance.
For maintenance, wash often with a pH-balanced car wash using the two-bucket method and premium accessories. Use a ceramic-based boosting spray from time to time, such as Meguiar's Pro Hybrid Ceramic Bead Booster M799 or Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Detailer. It is not recommended for matte or satin finishes, as it may add unwanted gloss.
