SONAX PROFILINE CeramicCoating "CC" Glass ceramic glass coating (12 months) 50ml

Clear view in the rain — seal your glass for the long run with SONAX CeramicCoating CC Glass

What does a ceramic glass coating actually do for you? SONAX CeramicCoating CC Glass builds an extremely hydrophobic glass surface where rain beads off at driving speed — for up to 12 months, with a single layer and no wiper judder.

If you drive a lot in the rain, you know the drill: the windscreen smears, the wipers judder, and after dark the streaks make the view even worse. A good glass coating fixes exactly those problems — and SONAX CeramicCoating CC Glass goes a step further than the old-school nano sealants. The ceramic formula lays down a fine-crystalline protective layer on the glass that doesn't just shrug off water and dirt, but smooths the surface so much that raindrops get carried away by the airflow at higher speeds. The result feels like an invisible second wiper — only with no moving parts, no wear, and a lifespan of up to 12 months from a single application.

• Hydrophobic beading for a safe view in the wet. The ceramic coating creates a contact angle where water droplets barely get a grip on the glass anymore. From about 60–80 km/h the airflow blows the drops off the windscreen without you touching the wipers. In heavy motorway rain you notice the difference straight away — the view stays clearer and the drive gets a lot more relaxed.
• Dirt-repellent surface all year round. Bug splatter, bird droppings, tree sap and road grime cling far worse to coated glass. What normally only comes off with glass cleaner and some elbow grease often lifts off a CC Glass coating on the very next drive in the rain or during the pre-wash. In winter there's a bonus: frost and ice come off the coated surface noticeably easier.
• No wiper judder — smooth wiper run guaranteed. One issue plenty of glass coatings have: the wipers judder and skip across the hydrophobic surface. With CC Glass, SONAX tuned the formula so the wipers glide evenly and quietly over the glass. So you can run the coating on the windscreen too, without writing off the wipers as a compromise.

Detailing1's tip from the shop: Apply CC Glass at room temperature (20–25 °C) and plan for at least four hours of curing before the car gets wet. For the first 24 hours don't run the wipers over the coated glass — that's how the ceramic layer reaches its full toughness. The ideal slot is a dry Saturday in the garage or unit.

Ceramic glass coating — how CC Glass works on the glass

Conventional glass coatings often rely on silicone oils or fluorine compounds that form a water-repellent film on the surface. SONAX CeramicCoating CC Glass, on the other hand, uses a ceramic coating technology from the PROFILINE range — the same product family the CeramicCoating CC Evo for paint belongs to. The idea: the coating builds an inorganic, fine-crystalline layer that bonds chemically with the glass surface instead of just sitting on top. That bond makes the coating far more resistant to car washes, alkaline pre-cleaners and washer fluid than purely organic coatings.

A common misconception with glass coatings: a lot of people expect the beading to work instantly and in every situation. The physics behind it are simpler than you'd think — the hydrophobic layer stops water spreading as a film across the glass and makes it form droplets instead. Those droplets only get moving in the airflow, which is why the "invisible wiper" effect only really kicks in from around 60 km/h. In town at 30 km/h you'll still need the wipers — but there the coating makes them work cleaner and leave fewer streaks.

The pH resistance of CC Glass sits in the pH 2 to 11 range. What that means day-to-day: normal car shampoos, washer fluid additives and mild pre-cleaners are no problem. Be careful with strongly alkaline cleaners above pH 11 — products like that can strip the coating faster. If you regularly work with snow foams or bug removers, keep an eye on their pH to get the most out of the coating's lifespan.

Another technical edge of the ceramic formula over classic silicone coatings: it doesn't age under UV. Silicone-based glass coatings turn brittle in sunlight and lose their beading faster — especially on panoramic roofs and rear windows that catch a lot of sun. The inorganic ceramic layer of CC Glass is UV-stable and holds its performance evenly across all glass, whether it's a windscreen shaded by the roof or a rear window baking in full sun.

Applying a glass coating the right way — prep and application step by step

The best coating does little if the prep isn't right. With CC Glass the glass prep is the deciding factor for durability. Old coating residue, oil films from washer additives and fine limescale form a barrier layer that stops the ceramic coating bonding properly with the glass. That's why SONAX recommends machine prep with PROFILINE GlassPolish and a felt pad on the polisher. The cerium oxide in the glass polish removes the finest layers and creates a perfectly clean, microscopically even surface.

After polishing comes a thorough clean with a glass cleaner to remove every bit of polish residue. Only on this completely grease- and residue-free surface does CC Glass go on. Lay down plenty of product on a PROFILINE CoatingApplicator and spread it in a cross pattern — horizontal first, then vertical — over an area of about 40 × 40 cm. Work the product in properly rather than just wiping it on thin. This step improves the bond with the glass massively. Repeat the process for each section of the glass.

Once it's on, the coating needs 45–60 minutes of dwell time at 20–25 °C. After that you buff off the residue with a fresh, clean microfibre cloth. Full curing takes 24 hours, though the car can carefully be exposed to rain after 4 hours. For the first 24 hours, though, you shouldn't run the wipers.

A note on sequence in a full detail: the glass coating always goes on as the last step after the paint coating. If you've got overspray from a paint coating on the glass beforehand, your best bet is to remove it with the glass polish in the same step. That way you avoid sealing in residue from the paint coating underneath the glass coating. On side windows and the rear window a hand polish with a microfibre cloth and GlassPolish is often enough — you mainly need the polisher for the windscreen, which takes the most wiper wear.

Beading and long-term performance — when CC Glass shows its full strength

The glass coating plays its strengths above all on A-roads and motorways. From 60–80 km/h the airflow gets strong enough to carry raindrops off the coated windscreen. On longer motorway runs in moderate rain you can often skip the wipers entirely — a comfort gain you won't want to give up after the first wet drive.

In heavier rain or in town the wipers work noticeably better on the coated glass: fewer streaks, a cleaner result and no juddering. The coating also makes itself felt on night drives, because glare from a water film on the glass drops off sharply.

The 12-month lifespan is realistic if the prep was thorough and you skip strongly alkaline cleaners when you wash the car. On cars kept outside that go through car washes regularly, the lifespan can drop to 6–9 months — still a very good figure for a glass coating. Usage runs about 10–15 ml per car (all glass), so the 50 ml bottle is good for 3–4 full applications.

What CC Glass can't do, mind you: remove scratches from the glass or repair damaged windows. Deep wiper marks that leave the glass looking dull have to be tackled with a glass polish before coating — otherwise you seal in the state it's in, scratches and all. You shouldn't use CC Glass on plastic sunroof panels or Plexiglas covers either — the product is formulated purely for real glass (mineral glass). For plastic surfaces SONAX has its own product in the range with CeramicCoating CC Plastic+Rubber.

For cars that often cover longer distances in the rain — say field-service cars, commuter cars or motorhomes — the safety gain from the better view is especially high. The mix of less glare at night, faster water run-off and reduced dirt cling cuts fatigue on long wet drives noticeably. Drivers who spend a lot of time on unlit A-roads in particular benefit from the way glare from oncoming traffic drops off thanks to the missing water film on the glass.

If you want to renew the coating once the lifespan is up, there's no need for a complete re-prep. A thorough clean with glass cleaner and a fresh application is enough — the machine polish with GlassPolish is only a must on the first application or on heavily soiled glass with old coating residue.

Glass coating compared — CC Glass vs. GYEON Quick View vs. Gtechniq G1

In the field of professional ceramic glass coatings there are several established products, each with its own strengths. SONAX CC Glass positions itself as a single-layer ceramic coating with a 12-month lifespan — a strong figure by comparison, since plenty of rivals land at 6 months.

GYEON Q² Quick View is a popular alternative that stands out for its fuss-free application without a polisher. The lifespan is around 6 months, which is plenty for many users. If you want to re-coat your glass regularly and don't own a polisher, this is a good way in.

Gtechniq G1 ClearVision goes for a two-layer application and gets lifespans of up to 2 years that way — but the application is more involved and the product noticeably pricier. For professional detailers who want to offer maximum durability, it's an interesting option.

SONAX CC Glass hits the sweet spot in between: single-layer application like Quick View, but with ceramic long-term durability close to the G1 — and that as part of a closed care system with a matched glass polish, glass cleaner and applicators from the PROFILINE range.

One angle that often gets lost in the comparison: wiper compatibility. Some very hydrophobic glass coatings give an impressive beading effect, but at the same time make the wipers judder, skip or leave streaks. SONAX formulated CC Glass explicitly so the wiper run stays smooth — an advantage that shows up in everyday use more than a marginally stronger contact angle. After all, a coating you can only use on side windows because the wipers don't work on the front screen solves only half the problem.

There are interesting overlaps with the spray coatings too — like SONAX PROFILINE Ceramic SprayCoating or CarPRO Clarify PH2OBIC. These spray products go on a lot faster and are ideal for regular top-ups between ceramic applications. As a standalone glass coating, though, they reach neither the lifespan nor the layer thickness of a true ceramic coating like CC Glass.

Buying a glass coating — who CC Glass is worth it for

SONAX CeramicCoating CC Glass is aimed at detailers and keen drivers who want a professional glass coating with maximum durability. If you already own a polisher and take your car care seriously, CC Glass is the logical add-on to your paint coating — because a coated screen lifts the overall result of a detail considerably.

The combination works especially well as a full package: coat the paint first with CeramicCoating CC Evo or CC One, then treat the plastics with CC Plastic+Rubber, protect the headlights with CC HeadlightCoating, and finish by coating all the glass with CC Glass. That way the whole car is sealed in one system — with matched chemistry from a single source. For the customer of a professional detail it's a convincing complete package, and for the detailer it cuts complexity, because prep, curing times and pH compatibility are all matched within the PROFILINE system.

On price, CC Glass with 50 ml good for 3–4 applications per bottle sits in the mid segment of professional glass coatings. Per car you reckon on 10–15 ml, which keeps the cost per application manageable. For detailers who offer glass coating as an add-on service, that's an attractive bit of maths with a high perceived value for the customer.

If you're trying CC Glass for the first time, start with the windscreen — that's where the effect is most clearly noticeable and you get an immediate feel for the right application and the right amount of product. Then come the side windows, and the rear window last. That way you work systematically from the most important to the least critical surface, and by the rear window you've already built the routine to get an even, streak-free result on all the car's glass.