Nano Quartz Coating

bmachine · Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:50 pm Post subject: Nano Quartz Coating

Quick question for any C-Brats that have or looked into a Nano Quartz Coating (Si02 + Ti02) for fiberglass vs. a normal wax. The company I use for my yearly detail mentioned that this should last around 2-3 years in our area vs. a typical wax that needs to be reapplied every 8-10 months. The charge for the Nano vs. the wax is about 50% additional.

thataway · Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2021 10:11 pm Post subject:

When I was doing experiments on the black stripe protection--I coated part of it with the mckee 37 spray on and wash off with water. I was not impressed. Other products did better. If I was doing it now, I would use a different product: I would cut/buff/polish, then apply one of the liquid coats of ceramic coating which is much more expensive.

On the other hand, there are a lot of folks on "The Hull Truth" who have had professional ceramic coatings who have had good experiences apparently lasting several years.

My understanding is that there is a lot of work doing a good ceramic coating job. Also it may be difficult to paint the boat if that is ever contemplated. I might be a little suspicious of the only 50% more than the regular detail job. Try and find out exactly how they apply the ceramic and how much is used. The gel coat. has to be prepped to perfection before the ceramic is applied. It would be normal prep at least two or 3 passes with the buffer/cutting wheel over the entire boat. The better the prep, the better the end result. Then a skillful application of the ceramic coating. 18 to 24 months is what is usually touted as being the length of protection. If. you re-coat before it becomes degraded, then you can get away with a less prep on the subsequent jobs.

localboy · Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2021 11:52 pm Post subject:

https://youtu.be/SzKoP5tLke0

hardee · Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2021 12:33 am Post subject:

And this shows some good comparisons.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYxKQwZah1s

the "Project Farm" guy does some very good comparisons on many products. You will have to listen on FAST cause he is.

ssobol · Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2021 10:39 am Post subject:

thataway · Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2021 11:10 am Post subject:

One needs to be a bit cautious when comparing automotive finish: which had the color coat and then is clear coated-and the wax/coating is being applied to the clear coat.

Gel coat, has no clear coat over it--and it rather porous. The 'ceramic" coating fills those voids in the gelcoat.

hardee · Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2021 10:52 pm Post subject:

localboy · Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:55 am Post subject:

thataway · Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2021 2:30 pm Post subject:

I have used an acrylic floor product on the eyebrow. I believe that was what was being used before I bought the boat.

hardee · Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2021 1:05 am Post subject:

thataway · Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2021 12:08 pm Post subject:

hardee · Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 8:49 am Post subject:

Bob Said:

thataway · Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 1:25 pm Post subject:

So far, I have only applied it once a year. The last time I applied on the hull stripe, I used a micro fiber applicator, instead of torn up T shirt. It applied the material too thick and caused streaks. I will remove that when the boat comes back, and then discuss with the new owner what he wants to do: Continue this or use one of the waxes. Waxes at least twice a year;