New 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.

What's Included

1 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
1 x ARMOUR Detail Supply IRON Remover 473ml
1 x ARMOUR Detail Supply Panel Prep 473ml
6 x Maxshine Premium Ceramic Coating and Wax Removal Cloth 350GSM

Why This Kit Works

ARMOUR Quartz Coating V2 (User-Friendly): 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.
ARMOUR IRON Remover: A low odour, pH neutral fallout remover with colour changing technology that dissolves brake dust, rail dust and embedded ferrous contamination before you coat.
ARMOUR Panel Prep: 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.
Maxshine 350GSM Coating Cloths: 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.

Quartz Coating Specifications

Durability: 3+ years real world, single layer
Solids content: 66% (SiO2) at 99.9% purity
Hardness: Greater than 9H
Chemical resistance: High (2 to 13 pH)
Film thickness: Approximately 2 to 3 microns
Water contact angle: 108 to 110°
Flash time: 1 to 5 minutes (2 to 3 minutes on average)
Working temperature: 4°C to 38°C
Applicable surfaces: Paint, PPF, vinyl wrap, chrome, plastic, wheels, glass
Shelf life: 12 months sealed, use within 30 days of opening

Coverage Guide

15ml coats one small car
30ml coats one large truck or SUV
50ml suits bigger jobs or multiple vehicles

How to Use This Kit

Step 1. Wash and decontaminate. 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.

Step 2. Panel wipe. 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.

Step 3. Apply the coating. 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.

Step 4. Level in two stages. 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.

Step 5. Cure. 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.

Pro tip: 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. ARMOUR AMPLIFY or Ceramic Spray Sealant can be applied after 4 hours to protect the coating during its initial cure.

Precautions

Shake all chemicals well before use
Avoid applying in direct sunlight, and never let IRON Remover or Panel Prep dry on the surface
Wear skin, eye and respiratory protection
Always test a small area first to determine flash time
Colder conditions lengthen wipe off time (closer to 3 to 5 minutes); hotter conditions shorten it (closer to 1 to 2 minutes)

Armour Quartz DIY Ceramic Coating 3+ Years Kit