Hey, it’s Zack, back with another Pro Tip Tuesday from Carbon Method!
Let’s talk about film thickness and compression when using Nanofinish.
A common question we get is: How many layers should you apply? Our standard recommendation is two layers of Hard Coat and two layers of Top Coat – but that’s just a starting point.
You can adjust depending on the look and performance you’re after. Want a more matte finish? Add extra layers of Hard Coat and skip the Top Coat. Chasing a glossy sheen? Add another few layers of Top Coat.
That said, there is such a thing as too much. Nanofinish builds a high-performance film – but if that film gets too thick, it can compress under pressure. For example, if you coat a piece with 8 or more layers and then set something heavy on it for a few days, you might not feel it with your hand – but under the right light, you could see a subtle impression where the object was sitting.
Two layers is the baseline. Three, four, five – even six layers can all enhance protection and beauty. But once you cross that eight-layer threshold, you start flirting with compression risks.
So remember: get your Nanofinish thickness right, and your project will be a beautiful sight!