Factory painted surface. New cars.
Factory painted surface. Old cars.
2-Stage painted surface.
Base coat and clearcoat.
Single-Stage painted surface. Base coat only, no clearcoat.
Multi-Layered custom clearcoat finishes.
Powder-Coated surfaces.
Laquer finishes.
Oxidized single-stage painted surfaces. No compounding needed.
How will you recognize this?
When you see color on your applicator. If you see a surface that is blistering or peeling that is a clearcoat coming off, you will need to sand and repaint.
Fiberglass surfaces.
Oxidized fiberglass surfaces. No compounding needed.
How will you recognize this?
When the surface has even fading. If you see a surface that is blistering or peeling that is a clearcoat coming off, you will need to sand and repaint.
Carbon-Fiber hoods and accessories. | Gel-Coats
Plastic surfaces.
Oxidized plastic surfaces. Refer to oxidized fiberglass rules. Example: Rear plastic windows on convertible tops, Jeep canvas tops, bubble windows on camper shells or black plastic trim.
Plexiglass surfaces.
Oxidized plexiglass surfaces. Example: Bug shields. There should be no clearcoat and fading will look cloudy.
Glass
Tinted windows.
Decals
Rubber seals.
Decorative rubber seals. Example: Ford Ranger and Explorer seals at the window base on the door exteriors.
Chrome
Aluminum
Steel
Factory Rims
Custom Rims
Clear vinyl zipper covers for boats.
Vinyl surfaces. |
