How much is to much coatings?

[bryanviper]

Could that be the brand or maybe not cleaning the surface properly?

I'd be more leery of multiple coats after seeing all of the solvent "pitting" issues posted in a private FB coating group lately...

[Audios S6]

Could that be the brand or maybe not cleaning the surface properly?

I believe it has been seen across multiple brands and installers, at least based on the account that was given by one reputable individual.

[TTQ B4U]

IMO and based on experience, 2 coats is all you need. Anything more is pretty much wasted as you're gloss is not necessarily going to amp up any more and the surface should be completely sealed up already.

[SonOfOC]

The wipe on paint coatings are great on paint, but suck on brake calipers. I rather us a 2K High Temp Clear Coat on brake calipers.

[RippyD]

I haven't seen any data or even informal testing on layering coatings. It's in the best interest of coating makers and sellers to have us use multiple layers. So... skeptical.

I believe it has been seen across multiple brands and installers, at least based on the account that was given by one reputable individual.

I think we'd all like to hear more about this if possible.

[Klasse Act]

Not the same car part but I applied 3x's Pinnacle BL paint coating on my brand new wheels, while they sat mounted on brand new tires, over last winter and I can tell you this, the water still beads and clean up is always super easy!

FWIW I would apply 2 coats and leave a lot of time inbetween

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[Audios S6]

I haven't seen any data or even informal testing on layering coatings. It's in the best interest of coating makers and sellers to have us use multiple layers. So... skeptical.


I think we'd all like to hear more about this if possible.

Not much else to tell at this point. The condition has been observed in multi-layer coatings; both at the surface and, in other cases, it has revealed itself after a light polish. In some cases the pitting has affected the clearcoat.

There are theories, but the mechanism hasn't been isolated. I doubt it will be unless someone reaches out people that understand our specific application methods.

[BudgetPlan1]

After 2 coats imo it's the law of diminishing returns.

Have seen some pros offering 8+ layers of Ceramic Pro. Is that a different approach for a pro-only offering or simply excessive?

[MikeC78]

Have seen some pros offering 8+ layers of Ceramic Pro. Is that a different approach for a pro-only offering or simply excessive?

Anyone can offer layering with an additional price increase, but that doesn’t mean it comes with any beneficial means, besides reducing the dollar in your bank account.

[Ronin47]

Have seen some pros offering 8+ layers of Ceramic Pro. Is that a different approach for a pro-only offering or simply excessive?

Aston Martin 1 with 11 coats of Ceramic Pro
Aston Martin 2 1 coat of another brand.

Both cars same colour, year model.

Car two looked better,beaded better and had the better durability. Don’t ask why 11 coats on the other.