tiggerfink
06-26-2005, 12:59 PM
Last week the CEO of Optimun did a presentation on paint.
I learned that Mercedes has the best paint and is made by PPG. It is called Ceramic paint or Nano Paint. BMW will start using Ceramic paint on some of its models in 2006.
Because the clear coat is less in thicknes than a glad trash bag, we need to reevaluate how we wax our cars now. We should be using the synthetics waxes, like Optimum, Mequairs NXT, and Zanio. Only use a buffer/polisher when it is absolutely necessary. If not necessary use a micro-fiber cloth to put on the wax. Dr. Ghodoussi mention to us that the synthetics waxes should not be use on any non-clear coat paint jobs.
However, the auto industry switched to the new Basecoat/Clearcoat paint technology in the 80’s and 90’s. The traditional waxes/polishes are much more damaging to the surface of the clearcoat. These abrasive containing products create swirl marks that become highly visible after the waxes and oils wear off. Also, extensive polishing can remove significant thickness of the clearcoat, thus removing the UV protectants and causing loss of gloss and clarity. Finally, after several applications, enough paint can be removed to cause premature failure of the clearcoat. These are some of the reasons most car manufacturers recommend against applying abrasive containing waxes/polishes on Clearcoat finishes.
I learned that Mercedes has the best paint and is made by PPG. It is called Ceramic paint or Nano Paint. BMW will start using Ceramic paint on some of its models in 2006.
Because the clear coat is less in thicknes than a glad trash bag, we need to reevaluate how we wax our cars now. We should be using the synthetics waxes, like Optimum, Mequairs NXT, and Zanio. Only use a buffer/polisher when it is absolutely necessary. If not necessary use a micro-fiber cloth to put on the wax. Dr. Ghodoussi mention to us that the synthetics waxes should not be use on any non-clear coat paint jobs.
However, the auto industry switched to the new Basecoat/Clearcoat paint technology in the 80’s and 90’s. The traditional waxes/polishes are much more damaging to the surface of the clearcoat. These abrasive containing products create swirl marks that become highly visible after the waxes and oils wear off. Also, extensive polishing can remove significant thickness of the clearcoat, thus removing the UV protectants and causing loss of gloss and clarity. Finally, after several applications, enough paint can be removed to cause premature failure of the clearcoat. These are some of the reasons most car manufacturers recommend against applying abrasive containing waxes/polishes on Clearcoat finishes.