Monthly Archives: April 2020

Water beads on ceramic coating after rain.
17
Apr
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings

Rain After Ceramic Coating

Posted on by Victor Espeland

If you’ve ever applied or considered applying a ceramic coating to a car, you may have heard that you should avoid exposing the new coating to rain or washing it immediately after application. Some coating manufacturers will recommend waiting an hour. Some recommend 24-48 hours. Others say 1-2 weeks.  Why do you need to avoid […]

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21
Apr
Behind the Detail, Paint Correction

Worried About Overpolishing? NSPs Can Help.

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Clear coats are thin — incredibly thin. Over the years, OEMs have figured out how to make clear coats just thick enough not to fail. This doesn’t leave a whole lot of room for polishing out defects, so if the paint’s getting buffed often, clear coat failure could be imminent. But there’s a new correction […]

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Why NSPs Make Coatings More Thick
03
Apr
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Featured, Paint Correction

Why Nano Surface Primers Make Coatings More Thick

Posted on by Victor Espeland

This article is part of a series on the new Dr. Beasley’s Nano Surface Primer system, available now. When it comes to protection against outside forces, thickness is the name of the game. Whether it’s a knight’s armor or a ceramic coating, the more girded the material, the harder it is to break through. It’s […]

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Primer or Polish: Defining NSPs
15
Apr
Behind the Detail, Paint Correction

Primer or Polish: Defining Nano Surface Primers

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Are Nano Surface Primers polishes? This is a question we’re asked often. The fact is, although they have some similarities, Nano Surface Primers are more primer than polish — hence the name. But what is the difference between primers and polishes? What makes NSPs more on the primer side of things? We’ll break it all […]

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23
Apr
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings

5 Ways To Maintain Ceramic Coatings & Make Ceramic Coatings Last Longer

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Wondering how to maintain ceramic coatings, and make ceramic coatings last longer? Good! Coatings require active maintenance to last as long as possible, so it’s important to know how to practice the right kind of upkeep. There are 5 factors in maintaining a coating and making it last as long as possible: Durable bonding Bi-weekly […]

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Correction Protection: How NSPs "Cut & Cover"
11
Apr
Behind the Detail, Paint Correction

Correction Protection: How NSPs “Cut & Cover”

Posted on by Dr. Beasley's

When it comes to automotive paint, the OEMs and high-end shops leave nothing up to chance. Entire “clean rooms” are devoted to applying paintwork systems, with advanced environmental controls keeping out contamination to ensure paint bonds perfectly with zero risk of disadhesion. Why don’t ceramic coatings get the same treatment? They adhere to paint in […]

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08
Apr
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Paint Correction

Why NSPs Make Any Coating Better

Posted on by Victor Espeland

With Nano Surface Primers now available, many are asking whether these new active primers are compatible with ceramic coatings from other manufacturers. Let’s just get that out of the way up top—Yes, Dr. Beasley’s Nano Surface Primers are compatible with other ceramic coatings. In fact, they aren’t just compatible—they actually make them better. Every benefit […]

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