Review: 303 Graphene Nano Spray Coating


303 Graphene Nano Spray Coating





303 Graphene Nano Spray Coating





What is it?
Spray-on paint coating that uses grahene as the primary protection ingredient.


What does it do?

Protects and shines smooth, hard exterior surfaces like paint and plastic for up to one year.


When do I use it?

After first prepping the exterior of a car just like you would normally prep a vehicle for application of a car wax, synthetic sealant or ceramic paint coating. Basically wash and dry, clay the paint if needed and do any paint correction if needed or desired. You don't have to do paint correction, that's a personal preference decision. 303 Graphene can be used on any clean paint surface regardless of whether there are swirls and scratches or if the swirls and scratches have been removed.


Why should I use it?

To provide superior protection for up to one year from the normal exposure to the environment, inclement weather, any air borne contaminants, water spots, oxidation, industrial pollution, etc.. The graphene component also creates excellent gloss and shine.



From the manufacturer

  • Enhances gloss and paint clarity.
  • 1+ Year of Premium Protection.
  • Superior paint protection and durability.
  • Evacuates water quickly from surface.
  • Anti-static repels dust.
  • Lowers surface temperature, reducing water-spotting.
  • High water contact angle, sheds water quickly.
  • Easy to use! Black paint? Direct sunlight? No problem!
  • Great for use on chrome, wheels, trim, and glass!





My comments...

Lots of controversy surrounding graphene when this product first launched. There's a wide spectrum of opinions all over the Internet as to whether graphene is the real-deal or just another flavor-of-the-month product and flash in pan buzz word.

What do I think? I know the head chemist for this product over at 303 Products. He attended one of my Roadshow Classes. After working with him and talking with him about all things related to detailing for 2 days - I say he's the real-deal. And I trust he knows what he's doing and as such - I trust this new product and the claims 303 makes about it and I don't really care what all the so-called experts in the blogosphere and their conjecture and opinions because - they didn't make this product.




Real-World Review - No mock-up

IN the video above, I was only able to use the product on the roof and hood to share my initial experience with the product. Fast forward 1 month and I used this product on an entire car in the exact way I would use this product for a real-world, detailing project and thus how you will use this product when you step out into your garage to work on your own vehicle.


Test Car - Old 2-door Ford

As I type this review, Monday December 7th, 2020, last week Yancy and I were in the garage filming new segments showcasing products for My Classic Car with Dennis Gage on MotorTrend channel. The theme for My Classic Car is cool cars like classics, muscle cars, unique cars, etc. So when filming these segments we try to use cars that work to showcase the products but also fit the theme of My Classic Car.

As such, I asked my friend David, (a different David than the chemist in the video above), if we could borrow his 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe. David of course said "yes" and dropped the old Ford off at Autogeek for our filming project.

I originally had a 2019 Toyota RAV4 lined up to detail and then use and review this product but due to scheduling conflicts and short time frames and communication issues, I washed and dried and then applied the new 303 Graphene Nano Spray Coating on this streetrod. The Toyota RAV4 WILL be here this Thursday for a LIVE Detailing Class where we'll be showcasing this new product for this weekly class we broadcast live at 3:00pm.



Blast from the past!

If you recognize this car, that's because I had this car here for one of my big 3-day detailing classes back in 2016. You can see pictures of this car and this class here.

It's been over 4 years since my classes did a full show car detailing process to this 1940 Ford and the good news is the owner has done a great job of taking care of the car and also the paint. BUT - while it still looks great, it's due for a refreshing to really showcase the beautiful color, body lines and style of this classic and iconic Detroit Iron.



Prep Process

Before you can apply the 303 Graphene Nano Spray Coating you need to start with a clean car. To clean this car I did a waterless wash using SONAX Glass Cleaner and a 6-pack of Miracle Towels. After washing and drying, I inspected the paint using the baggie test and the paint was smooth to the touch. There were some very light swirls here and there but overall, this car and the paint were in very good condition.



You and your car?

Just like any wax, sealant or paint coating, the end-results are first determined by the condition of the paint. Now follow me, you do NOT have to do any paint correction before using this product. If your car's paint has swirls and scratches you can still use this product. It's your choice. The key thing is to wash and dry the paint and of course, if the paint needs to be clayed, then just like you would for any other paint protection product - clay the paint if needed.



Here's the BEST NEWS! Easy to use!

If you're new to paint coatings, like Ceramic Paint Coatings, in order to correctly install a coating, you should first wash, dry, clay and do some form of paint correction to perfect the paint followed by using a Panel Wipe to chemically strip the paint to ensure it is 100% clean and free from any polishing oils or other substances.

No so with 303 Graphene Nano Spray Coating - this is a super user-friendly product for the first time application of a Nano Coating. Simply spray it on, spread it around, allow it to dry to a haze and then wipe it off. Yes, it's that simple.



Here's the old Ford after a thorough waterless wash and dry

Also on the cart is a microfiber applicator pad and 2 fresh, clean Miracle Towels.






KEY Technique Tip

To correctly apply this product, make it as easy as possible without wasting any product or fighting yourself during the application step - you DAMPEN ONE SIDE of the applicator and ONLY use this one side to apply the product to the entire car.

Why?

Because once one side is dampened, because the microfiber is WET with product, the microfiber simply spreads the product. Simple. Easy.

If you try to apply using a microfiber towel, at the same time you're trying to spread the product - the towel will be trying to wipe it off. In essence - you'll be fighting yourself. So use the dampened applicator technique. If you don't have an microfiber applicator pad you can use this technique with a folded microfiber towel. Fold the towel 4-ways and then DAMPEN one side of the towel and then ONLY use this side of the towel.


Here's a clean, dry microfiber applicator pad.






Here I'm misting one side - I'm dampening this side with product.






Ready to use - notice the black color? Graphene is black.







Use a crosshatch pattern

Next spray a spray a light mist of product to a section of a panel and then spread the product over the section using a crosshatch pattern.

Here's side-to-side...






Then front to back...






Here you can see the two different directions you want to apply and work this product over the surface.






Repeat this crosshatch pattern 4 times - 2 times in each direction for UNIFORM COVERAGE.








Repeat this process to each panel.






Start at the top of the car and work you way down...










Sweating - Black Beads of product coagulating on the surface

After you apply and spread the product over the surface, within a few seconds the product forms tiny beads called sweating. These beads have a grey/blackish appearance because the Graphene is a grey/blackish color. This is NORMAL.










Drying to a haze

As the product dries to haze - the paint has a more opaque appearance.








Here's me continuing to apply the product to the car - misting a little onto the pad...

I always like to get a picture of myself doing the work because Lord knows - the work doesn't do itself.






Mist a little product onto a panel or section of a panel...





Then use a crosshatch pattern to spread the product over the surface.







What I like about this product - it dries to a visible haze

I took a few pictures to show what the car looks like as I worked my way around the car applying the product to all the various body panels. What I like about this type of coating is it leaves a very visible, opaque looking film on the paint surface.


























One benefit - using a hand-held light to inspect my work - it was easy to see any spots I missed.







When I discovered a spot that I missed it was simple enough to use the still dampened microfiber applicator pad to apply the nano coating for 100% uniform coverage.


Keep scrolling down to see the final results...