OVERCOAT CERAMIC

OVER COAT CERAMIC
Solvent-based hardening ceramic spray coating

Concept

The OVER COAT series has long been our core line of sacrificial-layer, water-based emulsion ceramic coatings. For this product, we took a different approach: a "hardening" solvent-based ceramic coating. It was developed over one to two years, with sample feedback from customers and repeated comparison testing.

Built with reset in mind

Many hardening coatings bond strongly because of solvents, and that same strength can make them hard to remove. We aimed to keep that level of performance while making it easy to reset. We kept solvents and adhesion primers to a minimum, so the coating can be maintained and reset with KMKZ PAINT CLEANSING and KMKZ AMAZING GLAZE, which is our basic approach to anti-aging maintenance.

It also pairs well with KMKZ ACID SHAMPOO 1.1. Depending on how dirty the car is and where it is driven, dirt can often be broken down with very little contact.

This product contains nonane and some other solvent, but not in amounts meant to dissolve the paint surface. A small amount acts as a binder for the modified fluorinated polysilazane.

Modified fluorinated polysilazane

Many users will notice the slickness first. It comes from a generous amount of the same modified fluorinated polysilazane used in STANCE RIM COAT 4.0. This material resists alkaline and acidic chemicals, and it took more than six months of development and testing to bring out its strengths.

Carbon nanotubes

It also contains carbon nanotubes, which help reduce static charge and support adhesion to the paint. Our impression is that dirt is less likely to stick and is easier to wash off.

120 ml volume

Many hardening spray coatings can harden or gel inside the bottle when the volume is large. So we used a concentrated formula with carefully selected materials and a smaller volume. Estimated use is 30 ml to 40 ml per car. It can also be used on black plastic trim, plastic and wheels.

Recommended for

• Those who want something harder to apply than a simple coating but easier than a full hardening coating
• Those who can't wash often and want durable protection
• Those who prefer simple washing with an acidic shampoo
• Those who want a texture different from past KAMIKAZE products
• Those who want to experience the dirt resistance of carbon nanotubes

A different kind of KAMIKAZE

This is a spray-type hardening solvent coating, made after studying other products. Past OVER COAT products were made with subtle nuances for experienced users. This one has more easily noticeable performance, which is not typical of us. Our CEO expects opinions to be divided. We released it because we want to keep two things at the core of our products: easy reset (stripping) and easy maintenance (stain management).

Notes on the finish

• Gloss: Closer to ISM COAT 3.0 than to the MIYABI COAT series, with a rich, glossy look. The hard luster typical of KAMIKAZE is weaker, and it does not show polished bare paint as is. Opinions among our users differ.
• Water repellency: Comes from the modified fluorinated polysilazane film, with fine density and small water beads. It differs from ISM COAT 3.0.
• Slickness: Try it on paint prepared by polishing or with a base treatment such as KMKZ AMAZING GLAZE. It has a slickness that feels unusual for KAMIKAZE, and it comes from the material itself, not from an added slip agent.
• Application and curing: Application is easy, but the film starts hardening right away. After 3 to 6 hours, you can see or feel a thick film. Initial cure is 12 hours, though in summer it can be shorter.

Prep tip

When applying after KMKZ AMAZING GLAZE, a light degrease often helps bonding, especially on soft, low-density paint, and depending on paint type. The hard resin on the surface of AMAZING GLAZE may be close in molecular size to this product, which can make bonding harder. As a guide, use a prep product, or a mix of 70% water and 30% alcohol with less than one drop of dish soap. This is a recommendation and a guide only.

Cautions

• Keep it dry for the first 12 hours: no rain or moisture. It fully cures in 72 hours.
• After full cure, waxes and sealants may bead off and bond poorly.
• After full cure, removal with KMKZ PAINT CLEANSING or KMKZ AMAZING GLAZE may be harder than usual. Adding steps can remove it.
• Contains solvents. Always wear a mask and gloves.
• After use, store with the cap on, not the spray head.
• Used spray heads may harden and become unusable.

PRODUCT INFO
Ingredients: Special silicone resin, modified fluorinated polysilazane, siloxane, fluorine additive, inorganic solvent, dibutyl ether, carbon nanotubes, special additives
Volume: 120 ml (about 3 to 4 standard-sized cars)
Included: 2 spray heads
Country of Origin: Japan