Why NSPs Make Any Coating Better

Last Updated April 29, 2022

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 the NSP system provides carries over to other coatings. So what benefits are we talking about, and how is this possible? We’ll break it all down here.

NSPs Make Other Coatings Thicker

In past blogs we’ve talked about how Nano Surface Primers add film build, creating a thick foundation that increases coating durability. This foundation works in the exact same way for any kind of coating. This is very important for coatings with high solvent content.

With coatings like these, the solvent evaporates after application in a process called “flashing”. This leaves the paint with only a thin layer of coating remaining. With an NSP foundation laid, this thin layer will be reinforced with extra durability.

NSPs Make Other Coatings Last Longer

“Coating failure” is another topic we’ve tackled recently, and it refers to the premature failure of a coating’s bond with the clear coat. This is the unfortunate consequence of paint surfaces that are not adequately clean, either contaminated with silicone oils or waxes from polishing or environmental contaminants from the elements.

To prevent this, the NSPs were formulated without oils and organic ingredients. They were also formulated with a nanogel that instantly shields corrected paint from the elements with nanocoating protection. This makes it so paintwork is perfectly cleaned before applying any ceramic coating, ensuring a clean room environment that maximizes bond durability.

NSPs Make Coatings Look Better

There’s another important factor in how NSPs enhance other coatings, and it’s all about the optics of the paint. For one, Nano Surface Primers produce an extremely smooth paint surface thanks to their advanced microsphere abrasives. As we’ve discussed in past blogs, the smoothness of paint is what makes it glossy, so the more level, the more shiny. With most of a coating’s shine lying with the gloss of the surface underneath, that extra smoothness can make a big difference for other coatings.

The other aspect of optics that improves relates back to the thickness we discussed earlier. That added material below the coating will increase the depth of the gloss perceived, creating a clearer, more mirror-like reflection with a “candy coating” appearance. It’s a beautiful sight to see.

How Coating Compatibility Works

You may be wondering how NSPs are able to work with other coatings when they were designed with Dr. Beasley’s in mind. The answer comes down to basic surface science. Almost any kind of inorganic coating, from clear coat to ceramic coatings, are made from a kind of molecule called a “polymer”. This doesn’t mean they’re made of the same material, just that their molecules have a similar structure. This is why ceramic coatings can bond with any kind of automotive clear coat—they’re all based on the same type of molecular structure.

This is also why any ceramic coating can bond with a paint surface corrected with Nano Surface Primers. Whether the coating is made from silicon, titanium or graphene, they’re still polymer based. Because the crosslink bond mechanism is universal to polymer-based coatings, the NSP foundation serves as a perfect base regardless of coating brand.

What About Waxes and Sealants?

So if other coatings are compatible, what about waxes and sealants? The answer is yes! Because the foundation provided by the NSPs is a coating in nature, waxes and sealants will adhere in much the same way they will adhere to a coating. They won’t last as long as a coating would, but some prefer them for various reasons.

Wrapping Things Up

So, just to re-cap, NSPs are not just compatible with other coatings, they actively make them better. They’re compatible with sealants and waxes as well, so there’s no shortage of protective products you can pair Nano Surface Primers with.