GlideCoat

About GlideCoat: Nano-Ceramic Protection Built for the Harshest Conditions

When traditional wax simply isn't enough, GlideCoat steps in with a science-backed alternative engineered for people who demand the best from their surfaces. GlideCoat is a USA-made brand specializing in protective, preventative, and restoration ceramic coatings for the marine, automotive, RV, and aviation industries. Born from a passion for the marine world, the brand's formulas have been field-tested in some of the most punishing environments on the planet — and the results speak for themselves.

A Family-Run Brand with Decades of Expertise

GlideCoat operates as a small, family-run business with deep roots in the marine market. All products have been tested in marine conditions for over a decade, giving the brand an edge that mass-market detailing companies can't easily replicate. That real-world experience translates directly into coatings that hold up against salt spray, UV rays, road grime, bird droppings, fish blood, insects, and chemical stains — the full gauntlet of daily exposure that degrades conventional wax in a matter of weeks.

The brand is a division of Onan Technologies Inc., established in 2012, and leverages what it calls Smart Surface Technology — a nano-composite approach that fills in microscopic pores and scratches on a surface, creating a super-smooth, highly hydrophobic barrier that bonds directly to the substrate. The result is a surface that sheds water, resists contamination, and maintains a deep, glass-like gloss with minimal ongoing maintenance.

Ceramic Coatings Across Every Industry

One of GlideCoat's greatest strengths is the breadth of surfaces its coatings address. For boat owners, the Marine Ceramic Coating line protects gel coat and painted hulls against UV oxidation, saltwater corrosion, and marine growth — with protection lasting up to 18 months per application. Purpose-built formulas also exist for boat props, pontoons, transoms, inflatables, and vinyl surfaces, making it possible to protect virtually every part of a vessel with a single brand.

On the road, GlideCoat's automotive lineup covers everything from daily drivers to motorcycles and RVs. The flagship ALPHA graphene ceramic coating delivers next-generation results, with independent testing showing up to five years of protection in automotive applications. The Pro Auto formula was developed hand-in-hand with the brand's certified detailer network, offering increased active ingredient concentration, improved hydrophobics, and a single-coat application that can be completed in a single day.

For aviation enthusiasts and operators, GlideCoat's aircraft coatings address a gap that has long existed in aerospace maintenance. By filling microscopic surface pores on an aircraft's exterior, the coating creates a smoother aerodynamic profile — with independent testing suggesting meaningful improvements in aerodynamic efficiency and boundary layer drag reduction. The Pro Aviation formula offers 18+ months of protection when applied and maintained by a GlideCoat Certified Professional.

Why GlideCoat Outperforms Traditional Wax

• Durability: Ceramic coatings outlast traditional waxes by months or years, not weeks.
• Hydrophobics: The ALPHA formula achieves a water contact angle greater than 100°, causing water to bead and roll off effortlessly.
• Multi-surface versatility: One coating can be applied to gel coat, clear coat, glass, bare metals, powder-coated metals, plexiglass, vinyl, and more.
• Ease of maintenance: A ceramic-coated surface stays cleaner longer, reducing time spent washing and detailing.
• USA-made quality: All GlideCoat products are manufactured in the United States, with rigorous independent laboratory testing before market release.

Whether you're a weekend boater looking to protect your investment, a professional detailer seeking a certified product line, or an aircraft owner who wants cutting-edge surface protection, GlideCoat offers a purpose-built solution backed by years of real-world testing across the toughest environments imaginable.