A field guide · shop coating or spray

Skip the $700 shop appointment. Spray it on at home for $34.95.

A shop price covers prep, polishing and install labor. If your paint is already clean and swirl-free, RESIST puts the protective layer on with a spray and two towels. In Project Farm's 8-coating chemical test it finished with the least sponge drag of all eight: 2.3 lb, against 3.3 lb on bare paint.

2.3 lb drag: least of 8 after 5 chemicals
12+ months: Ethos rating, applied and maintained as directed
No appointment: spray, spread, buff one panel at a time
4.84★: from 430 store reviews

$34.95/16oz bottle

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4.84★430 store
reviews

2.3 lbLeast drag
of 8 coatings

12+ moEthos
rating

$700+Typical shop
coating price

Shop price: SoFlo Suds ceramic coating cost guide, March 25, 2026 (professional coating on most passenger cars usually $700 to $1,850). Drag figures: Project Farm 8-coating test, published July 19, 2026, results table at 16:04. 12+ months is the Ethos rating when applied and maintained as directed.

RESIST applied to a dark vehicle, water beading

"I've seen it last a full year on a daily driven vehicle." Pete M., store review, Nov 2022

Know What the Two Purchases Include

A professional quote may include decontamination, paint correction, controlled application, and installer labor. RESIST gives you the coating product and the application routine.

If the paint already looks the way you want, a DIY spray can avoid paid application labor. If it needs correction, complete that work first.

Where RESIST Fits

Use RESIST as standalone spray protection or to maintain an existing coating. Ethos publishes a 12+ month standalone-protection claim.

Preparation, application, washing, storage, and exposure affect the result, so plan for periodic inspection and reapplication.

The Four-Step Routine

Start on cool, clean paint out of direct sunlight. Shake the bottle, apply a small amount, spread evenly with microfiber, and buff residue with a second fresh towel.

Work one area at a time and inspect the finish before moving on.

What You Can See and Feel

A careful application can add visible gloss, a slick finish, and tighter water beading. Those are useful benefits on a daily driver you already maintain.

Keep washing with coating-safe products and inspect the finish during normal care.

Choose the Amount You Will Use

The base listing includes a 16oz bottle, a three-bottle option, and a gallon. Start with one bottle for one vehicle or choose more volume for repeat use.

Compare the current size, included contents, and checkout total before ordering.

When a Professional Service Makes Sense

Choose an installer when the paint needs correction, you want controlled installation, or a longer-service bottle coating is the goal.

Choose RESIST when the finish is ready and a simple spray, spread, and buff routine fits your schedule.

Your Quick Fit Check

Is the paint clean and ready? Do you have fresh microfiber? Can you work out of direct sunlight and inspect each area?

If yes, RESIST gives you a straightforward DIY protection step.

See the Current RESIST Options

The current 16oz option is $34.95 against a $49.95 compare-at price. Larger options are available for repeat use.

Eligible returns require unused, unopened product in original packaging within 30 days; sale and clearance items are excluded.

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