▶ Do I need to polish the car paint before coating?

 

Whether polishing is required depends on the paint surface of your car. After a long time in the sun and rain, long-term car washing, wiping and environmental pollution, the paint surface will oxidize and become damaged, large and small scratches, fine lines and sun marks are unavoidable. If your car paint has many fine lines or scratches, it is recommended to polish before ceramic coating. This action of polishing will effectively remove the oxide layer and eliminate the scratches and fine lines. This can greatly improve the coating quality, bringing out the best performance of the coating agent. (Please make sure that the surface is clean before coating, without any polishing agent or wax residue).

 

▶ There is wax on the paint surface of my car. Do I need to remove the wax before coating?

 

Yes, you must remove the wax before coating. Please use a degreasing agent or a wax remover. It is recommended to wipe with IPA at the end to ensure that no oil or wax remains on the surface of the substrate.

 

▶ Does a new car need to be polished or prepared in advance?

 

There are two types of new cars: 1. Short production to delivery time 2. Long production to delivery time:

 

1. The production to delivery time are relatively short. Basically, the quality of the paint surface should be very good. Generally, in such a situation, proper cleaning and IPA wiping of the paint surface are sufficient to clean the surface.

 

2. There is a long gap between production and delivery. It is recommended to polish the base car paint for such cases. After leaving the factory, most vehicles will be placed in a large outdoor depot while awaiting delivery. In this period, it will inevitably be exposed to the sun and rain. When exposed to the sun and rain, an oxide layer appears on the paint surface.

 

3. If you cannot judge for yourself whether you need polishing, you can find a professional workshop to help you evaluate whether you need polishing or if there are other matters to handle.

 

▶ Can I polish the car paint myself?

 

Polishing is not as simple as most people. It is not as simple as using a machine, placing some polishing cotton and then applying polishing agent. Polishing is a very delicate process that requires professional skill and extensive experience. Different defects on the paint surface require different polishing tools, abrasives, and polishing pads to address. DIY polishing is not unfeasible, but you have to ensure whether you have the appropriate skill and know-how. If not, when the paint surface has more mechanical lines or scratches, it may be better let a professional handle it. Besides, the thickness of the clear coat layer is limited, considering there is a risk of failing to polish, it is recommended to only attempt to handle on your own for minor tasks such as wax removal or degreasing.

 

▶ I want to increase the protective layer by applying two layers. How long should I wait between applications?

 

Basically there are two ways to do so:

 

1. Apply the second layer within 40~60 minutes of the first application

 

2. Apply the second layer after 12~24 hours.

 

1. In the first method, the film will form into a single-layer film with double the normal thickness after curing, as the surface of the first layer is still in the drying stage when the second layer is applied. When the second layer is applied, the agent on the film will soften the first layer, and the second layer will fuse together with the first layer.

 

2. In the second method, the film will form into a double-layered film with 1+1 thickness after curing, as the surface of the first layer of coating has reached the curing stage when the second layer is applied. At this stage, the film basically has a considerable degree of hardness and corrosion resistance. When the second layer is applied, the agent will not soften the first layer, and the coating agent will have good adhesion to the first layer, so the second layer will adhere firmly to the first layer.

 

▶ What should I do if I find a part that has not been sufficiently coated?

 

Don't worry, you can just re-apply the coating agent directly in a normal manner.

 

▶ Can I drive while waiting for the coating to dry? How long does it take to dry?

 

It is not recommended.

 

4 hours is needed after coating for it to dry, this is also the initial stage of curing process for the coating. If it comes into contact with water during the drying process, the surface of the film will be damaged due to moisture, and the performance of the coating film will be reduced and the coating agent cannot achieve the desired effect.

 

We recommend waiting at least 24 hours after coating before driving.

 

▶ How thick is the coating film after coating?

 

It is very difficult to determine the exact film thickness of the car coating after application. Generally, the film thickness data will be reviewed, and this thickness will be measured with mechanical assistance depending on the coating method, such as: spin coating, dipping coating, etc. With a consistent coating method, it may be possible to get a stable range of film thickness data. This is however impossible to determine in real-world applications where coating methods vary.

 

Additionally, the function of the film layer after coating, to be exact, does not depend on the film thickness of the film. Its effectiveness depends on the formulation of the agent itself. Coating agents with good formulation can still be very effective even in a very thin layer.

 

So what does the coating thickness have to do with? Basically, the film thickness is more related to the durability of the coating, but not entirely so, as it still depends on the hardness of the coating. Even with a thick coating, if it is not hard enough, it cannot resist erosion and scratches from external pressure. In the end, the formulation of the coating agent itself is the focus, not the film thickness.

 

▶ Is the film thickness difficult to achieve?

 

The paint surface adhesion performance, environmental weather resistance and basic application functions of the coating should be balanced, and the film thickness should be obtained by multi-layer coating instead of just a single film thickness while ignoring other important aspects.

 

▶ Can this coating agent be used on windshields and side windows?

 

It can be applied to coated glass surfaces, including windshields. It is best to remove all dirt and ink removal from the glass before application.

 

▶ Can this coating agent be used on plastic surfaces?

 

Our coating agents are non-corrosive and will not corrode plastics. It has high adhesion to any solid non-porous surface, glass, etc., and will not leave any obvious marks.