Ceramic Coating on single stage paint
Discussion
I have a classic, with all original single stage paint. It's looking flat and swirled right now so will need a good bit of correction. Knowing that there is a limit on how often this can be done, I'd like to preserve the originality as much as possible for as long as possible.
Has anyone any experience of using something like gtechniq crystal serum on single stage paint, and then what the consequences are when it gets toward end of life?
Has anyone any experience of using something like gtechniq crystal serum on single stage paint, and then what the consequences are when it gets toward end of life?
I’d be interested to first know the thickness of the paint before going ahead with a ceramic coating. Really the only way to remove such coatings at the end of their life is to machine polish them out. Therefore I’d be wary about the paint thickness - you’re having to remove paint twice during the process (once before application and once to remove the coating). I recently corrected the single stage paint on an early Honda NSX. It looked fantastic when complete but I decided against a ceramic coating as I decided that I didn’t want to get into a trap of constantly removing too much paint when the coating failed. Instead I used a wax I felt would have a decent lifespan, which could then be topped up from time to time. I also then added a layer of Gtechniq C2 Liquid Crystal spray for added protection. This too can be topped up after every maintenance wash to preserve the original wax layer.
Last contributor gave good advice the bucket and sponge brigade want to ceramic or now grahene coat everything
I would go for good old solid preparation followed by either a good wax say Fusso or a sealant
Sealants generally last 1 to 2 years and will remove with the mildest of abrasive polishes
You can then top this with a product called P&S Beadmaker this you spray after a wash to help dry the car but add a small amount of protection
Another suggestion would be use a 1 stage product this will remove a very small amount of paint whilst leaving protection behind current product of choice Rupes Uno still add beadmaker after washing
Remember less is more better to work slow rather than use aggressive product
If your car is metal you can buy an inexpensive paint gauge off A or the bay for under £40
If car is fibreglass not so lucky
I would go for good old solid preparation followed by either a good wax say Fusso or a sealant
Sealants generally last 1 to 2 years and will remove with the mildest of abrasive polishes
You can then top this with a product called P&S Beadmaker this you spray after a wash to help dry the car but add a small amount of protection
Another suggestion would be use a 1 stage product this will remove a very small amount of paint whilst leaving protection behind current product of choice Rupes Uno still add beadmaker after washing
Remember less is more better to work slow rather than use aggressive product
If your car is metal you can buy an inexpensive paint gauge off A or the bay for under £40
If car is fibreglass not so lucky
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