AvalonKing Armor Shield IX Ceramic Coating Kit: Specifications and Safety Notes
At a glance
- What it is: A DIY ceramic coating kit from AvalonKing. Our earlier page called it “Armor Shield XI”. AvalonKing’s store lists the Armor Shield IX, so we have updated the name.
- Key facts: 2 years of protection claimed, with a 2-year warranty on its ceramic coatings; fully cured in 24 to 48 hours; keep dry for 48 hours; $69.99 per kit on AvalonKing’s US store (AvalonKing).
- Suits: Careful DIYers who will do full paint prep.
- Skip if: You want to put it over wax or sealant; the maker says to strip the paint first.
We haven’t tested this product ourselves. This page summarises AvalonKing’s US product page for the Armor Shield IX DIY kit, checked 19 October 2026. We could not find UK pricing or UK warranty terms.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Product | AvalonKing Armor Shield IX DIY Ceramic Coating Kit | [1] |
| Durability claim | 2 years, backed by a 2-year warranty on all its ceramic coatings | [1] |
| Cure | Fully cured in 24 to 48 hours; keep the car dry for at least 48 hours; no soap or chemicals for the first 7 days | [1] |
| Prep needed | Wash, decontaminate, clay, optionally polish, then wipe with prep spray | [1] |
| Application | Cloth wrapped round the supplied sponge; thin layer horizontally then vertically; let flash; buff with the supplied towel; one panel at a time | [1] |
| Warnings | Apply in shade to a cool surface; not over wax or sealants; work about 2 x 2 ft at a time; do not let residue dry | [1] |
| Uses | Approved for paint, rims, glass and trim | [1] |
| Price | $69.99 for 1 kit (sedan); $119.99 for 2 (SUV); $169.99 for 3; $249.99 for 5 | [1] |
| Bottle size, full contents list | Not given on the page; not verified | [1] |
What owners report
We have not reviewed owner feedback for this product.
Known issues and safety
Recall check: we searched GOV.UK product safety alerts, reports and recalls (Office for Product Safety and Standards) for “avalonking” on 19 October 2026 and found no results [2]. Check the list again for the exact product.
Ceramic coatings cure hard and are difficult to remove if misapplied. Ventilate, wear gloves and eye protection, and follow the instructions supplied.
Questions people ask
Is it called Armor Shield XI?
We could not find an XI on AvalonKing’s store, only the IX [1]. If you have a different kit, check its label.
How long does the coating last?
AvalonKing claims 2 years [1]. We have no test data.
Can I apply it over wax?
No. The maker says to strip the paint first [1].
Alternatives
- Other paint protection: See our paint protection hub.
Our verdict
Based on the evidence, this suits careful DIYers wanting a ceramic coating, with strict prep. We could not confirm UK terms or find an XI model. This is a research summary, not a test result.
Sources
- Armor Shield IX DIY Kit, AvalonKing (US store), avalonking.com. The page shows no date. Checked 19 October 2026.
- GOV.UK search of product safety alerts, reports and recalls, Office for Product Safety and Standards, gov.uk. Searched 19 October 2026.