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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Crystilium Clear Coats
What’s the difference between Crystilium Clear Coat Lite, Lite Plus and Pro? How do they work?
They can be thought of as a coating of impermeable “liquid glass” that cures and seals surfaces protecting them from the exterior environment. They are in the family of ceramic coatings and provide a highly transparent, glossy, tough layer that ensure long lasting gloss, excellent stain protection and an easy clean.
Our lightest protective layer which is ideal for surfaces above the waterline such as superstructures. This high performance, marine grade coating ensures easy to clean, stain free surfaces for 1-2 years. Simply wipe on and wipe off.
Crystilium Clear Coat Lite Plus
Formulated especially for areas of high UV exposure such as horizontal superstructure surfaces such as roofs. Same application as Lite with the
same benefits, ensures stain free surfaces for 1-2 years.
Highly transparent, thin protective layer which protects marine topcoat paints and gelcoat. It has been developed to be a professional use only, cost effective alternative for repainting that ensures long-lasting gloss and excellent protection against stains on high wear areas such as hulls.
What surfaces can you apply Crystilium Clear Coat on?
All Crystilium Clear Coats can be applied on most surfaces:
- Marine topside paint
- Polyurethanes
- Gelcoat
- Acrylics
- Epoxies
- Powder coatings
- All marine metals
- Nylon
- Polycarbonate
- Perspex
- Vinyl
Not suitable for use on untreated, unsealed porous surfaces.
How long does Crystilium Clear Coat last?
Clear Coat Pro: 2+ Years
Clear Coat Lite Plus: 1 – 2 Years
Clear Coat Lite: 1 – 2 Years
How can Crystilium Clear Coat be removed?
Typically there is no need to chemically remove our Clear Coats that are applied using the Wipe on Wipe Off method. They can be removed once they reach the end of their life by polishing.
For the Clear Coat Pro when applied using the Roller (or brush) on Tip off method it is typically removed by wet sanding or allowing to age and then polishing off. However, we do also have our Crystilium Clear Coat Dissolver, that can be used to remove the coating, with instructions in the technical data sheet .
What is the shelf life the Crystilium Clear Coats?
For best results and performance:
Unopened bottles, 1 year if stored at or below 20°C (68°F).
Opened bottles, 2 months if immediately resealed after use and stored at 20°C (68°F). Or 4 months if immediately resealed after use and stored in a refrigerator at 4°C (39°F).
Do not pour used material back into bottle. Leave unused product to cure overnight in a dry, well-ventilated area.
Do the Crystilium Clear Coats contain silicone?
No they do not contain any silicone. They are Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) free. No PDMS is used or added in the manufacture of Crystilium Pro or Crystilium Lite & Lite Plus.
Will Crystilium Boat Wash damage ceramic coatings such as Crystilium Clear Coat?
Crystilium Boat wash is totally safe to use on surfaces protected with Crystillium Clear Coat, as it’s pH neutral and non-aggressive.
Crystilium Marine Growth Remover
Will Crystilium Marine Growth Remover (MGR) damage Zinc And Aluminum Anodes?
Crystilium Marine Growth Remover (MGR) can dissolve small amounts of zinc or other sacrificial anodes. For best results, we recommend temporarily removing your sacrificial anodes while flushing with MGR or replacing them afterwards.