As an intro I do believe the issues people have with user experience and durability are attributed to a lack of interest in following directions, a lack of appreciation for detailing, and a false narrative that more product is always better.  These are common complaints with ceramic infused products.  I do believe this is because (maybe you the reader) it attracts a crowd that wants the most instant (cheap and fast) gratification for car care.  Also, for those in that category that want to say they have some ceramic on their paint.

First a history lesson.  For those that have had mixed results with this product and some other newer ceramic infused products, I want to offer you a perspective on how technology has evolved.

Collinite is a company that has been known for decades by car enthusiasts as a company that produces unique waxes.  A cult favorite by detailing connoisseurs before ceramic coatings became very popular and moved more towards the mainstream.  The waxes (if you could call it as such) had two unusual features.  They were unusually challenging to use for products that had a popular following among enthusiasts who also enjoyed boutique waxes and sealants.  But their other attribute is what set the brand apart, a wax with the durability that outperformed most sealants.  Waxes that lasted for several months to nearly a year on occasion.

A common albeit controversial combination made two companies even more popular.  Collinite Insulator Wax was often used as a topper with the original (non SI02 formula) Jescar Paint Sealant.  The results reported were of greater durability as well as an enhanced and unique look, versus either product alone.  The controversy came from some reports of the products rejecting each other and not fully setting.  It was often deemed a worthy risk for enthusiasts who like to play around with their cars, but not necessarily a viable option for professionals who do not want to explain potentially why there is a weird looking haze on their client’s car.

Fast forward to a new SI02 spray formulation.  Collinite 100 Beadcoat Ceramic Paint Protection among others has received rave reviews from some enthusiasts who are used to detailing and used to using a lot of boutique products.  I have used this and some of the newer spray on products on not so ideal settings with success.

In addition to praise, there have been many complaints and frustrations uttered.  Some of the complaints are often more generalized at SI02 sealants.  Ease of use.  And on a side note, I hope in 2025 you know the difference between a sealant that has the word ceramic (SI02) and an actual glass coating that is in a bottle (not made of plastic).  Some outliers have mentioned the durability not being as long as many others have lauded.  More on that in a second.  From my experience with this product and another that received criticism, I found it to be a much easier and user friendly product.  I preferred these and other recent ceramic infused sprayed products to those popular waxes in addition to other popular ceramic infused spray sealants.

I am going to give an honest critique to the average consumer who is having a poor user experience.  When I read the instructions, it was quite self explanatory to me.  Wash the surface.  Make sure you clay the car.  Detailing!  In other words, not just regularly washing and spraying this on the surface.  Spray a certain amount, not excessive amount on the surface.  Let it set in dry conditions.  I question whether all or any of this is being done by the critiques.  Often the superior products need more (a detailing prep) process to work effectively.

One suggestion when in doubt, spray onto towel.  When in doubt, use one less spray.  Discourage yourself even more from spraying on towel as you work your way around the car, as product will naturally build up.

I even intentionally tested this product under non ideal circumstances, to assist those in trouble.  I tried to leave streaks, by using a thin towel (use a plush towel) and applying this product in the Florida heat.

If you get streaks.  Take another dry towel and wipe.  If it continues to be a problem, take a separate towel and with one spray on the microfiber towel and wipe the streak away.  The carrier solvents in the sealant will reactivate the excess product on the car which is the streaking you see.