{"product_id":"armour-quartz-diy-ceramic-coating-3-years-kit","title":"Armour Quartz DIY Ceramic Coating 3+ Years Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew to ceramic coating? This is the kit. The ARMOUR Quartz DIY Ceramic Coating 3+ Years Kit pairs ARMOUR's most user-friendly coating with the exact prep chemicals and levelling cloths it needs to bond, flash and cure properly. Choose your coating size, 30ml or 50ml, and you are set for 3+ years of real world, single layer protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x ARMOUR Detail Supply Quartz Coating (3+ years) V2 (User-Friendly), in your choice of 30ml or 50ml, with dropper top, microfibre coating applicator pad and How To direction card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x ARMOUR Detail Supply IRON Remover 473ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x ARMOUR Detail Supply Panel Prep 473ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 x Maxshine Premium Ceramic Coating and Wax Removal Cloth 350GSM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Kit Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eARMOUR Quartz Coating V2 (User-Friendly):\u003c\/strong\u003e The revised formula runs an updated polysilazane and optical grade resin system for a warmer, richer look, improved slickness and crisp hydrophobics. Single layer application, a forgiving 1 to 5 minute flash window, and a 108 to 110° water contact angle. Safe on paint, PPF, vinyl wrap, chrome, plastic trim, wheels and glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eARMOUR IRON Remover:\u003c\/strong\u003e A low odour, pH neutral fallout remover with colour changing technology that dissolves brake dust, rail dust and embedded ferrous contamination before you coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eARMOUR Panel Prep:\u003c\/strong\u003e An isopropyl alcohol based prep spray with specialised degreasers and surfactants that strips polishing oils and residue so the coating bonds to a truly clean surface. Proper prep is what makes the coating last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaxshine 350GSM Coating Cloths:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edgeless, tag free 40cm x 40cm cloths (80% polyester, 20% polyamide) purpose made for levelling ceramic coatings without scratching. Six cloths keep a fresh towel ready for every panel and both wipe stages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuartz Coating Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurability:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3+ years real world, single layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolids content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 66% (SiO2) at 99.9% purity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greater than 9H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e High (2 to 13 pH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilm thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2 to 3 microns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater contact angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 108 to 110°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlash time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 5 minutes (2 to 3 minutes on average)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4°C to 38°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplicable surfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paint, PPF, vinyl wrap, chrome, plastic, wheels, glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months sealed, use within 30 days of opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoverage Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15ml coats one small car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30ml coats one large truck or SUV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50ml suits bigger jobs or multiple vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use This Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1. Wash and decontaminate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash the vehicle first. Working on a clean, cool panel out of direct sunlight, spray ARMOUR IRON Remover onto the surface and let it react for 3 to 5 minutes as it changes colour. Keep it wet with mists of water so it never dries, then rinse thoroughly with a strong stream of water. Follow with a clay bar or clay mitt (not included) if embedded contamination remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2. Panel wipe.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spray ARMOUR Panel Prep evenly over the surface and let it dwell for 15 to 30 seconds to dissolve oils. Wipe with a Maxshine cloth until clear, then do a final wipe with a fresh cloth. Repeat until all oils and residue are removed. If you did not polish the paint, panel prep twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 3. Apply the coating.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prime the applicator with 3 lines of ARMOUR Quartz; each later application needs only a small amount. Coat 1 to 2 panels at a time: create an X pattern, box in the edges, then follow through with small overlapping circles for even, level coverage. Allow 1 to 5 minutes for the coating to set up (generally 2 to 3), watching for uniform small sweat beads to appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 4. Level in two stages.\u003c\/strong\u003e With a first Maxshine cloth, level the coating 95% or more using smooth circular motions. A slight grab is normal, but if the coating smears it needs more time, and if it is very hard to remove it needs less. Switch to a fresh cloth for final levelling, check each panel for streaks or high spots, and rotate to a fresh cloth side every second panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 5. Cure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow a minimum of 12 hours for the initial cure, after which the vehicle can be driven and get wet. Do not wash or expose to chemicals for 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e ARMOUR Quartz is designed as a single layer coating, but if you want extra depth you can add another layer after 1 to 2 hours. 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