Artdeshine Ayicon V4 earns top marks for ease of application and water beading (10/10 hydrophobicity), making it ideal for DIY enthusiasts. The 105.2 degree contact angle is definitely impressive. The durability is pretty great too with 300 washes survived!
However, the coating struggles with slickness (2.5/10) and visual appeal (5/10), offering minimal gloss enhancement. Best suited for detailers prioritizing hydrophobic protection over aesthetic enhancement, with moderate seven-year durability expectations.
| Ease of Use | 10 pts | |
| Visual Appeal (avg) | 5 pts | |
| Red panel | 5 | |
| Black panel | 5 | |
| Slickness | 2.5 pts | |
| Grip (μs) | 0.26 SCOF | |
| UV-A Protection | No | |
| Specular Gloss | 1.7 pts | |
| Gloss meter | 89.7 GU | |
| Hydrophobicity | 10 pts | |
| Contact angle | 105.2° | |
| Durability | 7 pts |