Riley Auto DIY Clear Coat
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Riley Auto™ DIY Ceramic Clear Coat
- No more dull, faded paint
- No more swirl marks and fine scratches
- No more $1,000+ detailer bills
- No more buffers, polishers, or pro tools
- No more water spots and weak protection
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A pro-grade ceramic formula built to bond, fill, and shine — in one bottle.
- SiO₂ Ceramic Complex — the hero. Bonds to your clear coat to form a hard, glossy, water-repelling shield rated up to 9H hardness.
- Gloss-Enhancing Polymers — fill in fine swirls and scratches, leaving a deep wet-look mirror finish.
- Hydrophobic Carrier — sheets water, dirt, and road grime straight off the panel.
- UV Stabilizers — help guard paint against sun fade and oxidation over time.
One 4 fl oz bottle coats a full car, or several smaller touch-ups.
A glass-smooth finish in three quick steps — no tools required.
- Start with a clean, dry, cool panel out of direct sunlight.
- Apply a few drops onto the included pad and spread in thin, even strokes, one section at a time.
- Let it haze for a minute, then buff to a deep gloss with a clean microfiber towel.
Let it cure 1–2 hours before exposing to water. Avoid washing for the first 24 hours for best bonding.
Wax sits on top of your paint and washes off in weeks. Pro ceramic coatings work — but shops charge $500–$1,500 to apply them.
Riley Auto puts that same ceramic chemistry in a bottle you control. The SiO₂ complex chemically bonds to your clear coat instead of just resting on it, so the gloss and protection last months, not days. Gloss polymers fill fine scratches as you go, so dull, swirled paint turns deep and reflective in one pass.
Pro-grade results, driveway-simple, at a fraction of the shop price.
No. Riley Auto is safe on all factory and aftermarket clear-coated paint, and bonds with it rather than stripping it.
It's also safe on glass, headlights, trim, chrome, and wheels. If you can wipe it, you can coat it. As with any coating, test a small spot first and avoid applying in direct sun or on a hot panel.
Every order is backed by our 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee.
If you're not happy with the shine, reach out and we'll refund you in full. No long forms, no hoops, no questions asked.
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Meet the Pro-Grade
Riley Auto™ Clear Coat
Made in the USA
Formulated and bottled domestically using premium-grade ceramic compounds. No white-label imports.
9H Ceramic Hardness
SiO₂ formula bonds directly to your clear coat — not just sitting on top like a wax. Tested to the highest hardness rating in the industry.
Detailer Formulated
Developed alongside professional detailers who use ceramic coatings daily. The same chemistry shops charge $500–$1,500 to apply — in a bottle you control.
Pour. Spread. Done.
No buffer. No polisher. No experience needed. One coat fills fine scratches, seals your paint, and locks in a mirror gloss that lasts up to 12 months.
Results vary by surface condition, prep, and environment. One 4 fl oz bottle covers a full-size vehicle.
Same Car. One Coat.
Before
After Riley Auto
Swirl Marks & Haze
Dull, cloudy finish from washing and daily wear
Deep mirror gloss — swirls filled and sealed
Fine Scratches
Spider-web marks visible in direct sunlight
Filled and invisible — smooth to the touch
Faded, Oxidized Paint
Color looks washed out, flat, and lifeless
Rich, wet-look color depth restored
Water Spots & Road Grime
Minerals and dirt bonded to unprotected paint
Hydrophobic barrier — water and dirt sheet off
Pro-Grade Results In Four Simple Steps
1
Wash & Dry
Start with a clean, dry, cool panel out of direct sunlight. Any dirt left behind gets sealed under the coat — so this step matters.
2
Apply
Pour a few drops onto the included applicator pad. A little goes a long way — one bottle covers an entire vehicle.
3
Spread
Work it across the panel in thin, even strokes — one section at a time. No pressure needed, just smooth passes. Let it haze for about a minute.
4
Buff & Walk Away
Buff to a deep gloss with a clean microfiber towel. Let it cure 1–2 hours before water, and avoid washing for 24 hours. That's it — you're done.
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DIY Ceramic Clear Coat
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Marcus T.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
VehicleHonda Civic
Year2019
ConcernSwirl Marks / Scratches
2 days ago
The detailer wanted $600 — this did the same thing
Got a quote from a local shop to fix my swirls and they wanted $600. Figured I'd try this first since it was way cheaper. Poured it on, spread it around, buffed it off. The paint looked wet after, like brand new. No buffer, didn't hurt my paint at all. For the price there's really no reason not to try it. Wish I'd found this sooner.
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Jason R.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
VehicleFord F-150
Year2021
ConcernFaded Paint / Oxidation
5 days ago
Truck looks better than the day I bought it
My F-150 sits outside year-round and the black paint was looking rough — faded, oxidized, tons of water spots. I've tried every spray wax at the auto store and nothing lasted more than a week. One coat of this and the paint is deep and glossy again. Rain beads right off now. It's been three weeks and still looks the same.
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Kevin L.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
VehicleBMW 3 Series
Year2020
ConcernPaint Protection
1 week ago
Was nervous to use on my BMW — glad I did
I almost didn't buy this because I didn't want to risk messing up the paint on my 3 Series. Read through the FAQ and figured worst case I'd use the guarantee. Applied it on the hood first as a test. Looked incredible. Did the whole car the next day. Zero issues, zero damage, and the gloss is deeper than when I picked it up from the dealer.
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Derek M.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
VehicleToyota Camry
Year2016
ConcernWater Spots / Dull Paint
1 week ago
Solid product — just takes a little patience
Applied it on a Saturday morning. The process is simple but you do need to work one panel at a time and not rush it. I tried to do too much at once on the first door and it hazed unevenly. Wiped it off and redid it properly — came out perfect. The gloss is great and water beads like crazy now. Just follow the directions and take your time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Riley Auto fills fine scratches and swirl marks by bonding a ceramic layer into the surface of your clear coat. It's not a temporary cover-up — the SiO₂ complex chemically bonds to the paint and levels out minor imperfections, leaving a smooth, glossy finish. Deep scratches that go through the clear coat and into the base paint are beyond what any coating can fix, but for everyday swirls, wash marks, and light surface scratches, the difference is dramatic and visible immediately.
Wax sits on top of your paint like a layer of butter — it looks good for a week or two, then washes off in the rain. Riley Auto is a ceramic coating. It chemically bonds to your clear coat and becomes part of the surface, which is why it lasts months instead of days. It also provides hydrophobic protection (water beads and sheets off), UV defense, and scratch-filling properties that wax simply can't match. You'll apply wax 20+ times in the span of one Riley Auto application.
No. Riley Auto is safe on all factory and aftermarket clear-coated paint. It bonds with your clear coat rather than stripping or etching it. It's also safe on glass, headlights, plastic trim, chrome, and wheels. As with any coating, we recommend testing a small inconspicuous spot first and avoiding application in direct sunlight or on a hot panel. If you can wipe it, you can coat it.
No tools required. You apply Riley Auto by hand — pour a few drops onto the included applicator pad, spread it in even strokes, let it haze for about a minute, then buff it off with a clean microfiber towel. That's the entire process. No buffer, no polisher, no prior experience. If you can wash your car, you can coat it.
One 4 fl oz bottle is enough to coat an entire full-size vehicle — sedan, truck, or SUV. A little goes a long way. If you're doing a smaller car or just targeting problem areas like the hood and fenders, you'll have product left over for touch-ups or a second application down the line.
Riley Auto's ceramic coating lasts up to 12 months depending on your climate, driving conditions, and how often the vehicle is washed. Most customers reapply every 6 to 12 months to maintain peak gloss and hydrophobic performance. Compared to wax that lasts 1 to 2 weeks, you're looking at roughly 25x the longevity per application.
Every order is backed by our 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. If you're not happy with the results, reach out to us and we'll refund you in full — no forms, no hoops, no questions asked. We're confident enough in the product to let you try it risk-free.