Academy topic
Paint prep & wash protocols
Decontamination, proper washing, and final panel prep before protection — practical steps without marketing noise.
How-to guide
HVAC decontamination — evaporator biofilm and where odour really comes from
When you smell “stale socks” or mild duct odour after turning on A/C, you are not starting the day with a clean cabin — you are circulating bacterial biofilm on the evaporator. The problem grows slowly, invisibly, and sp
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Ozone vs chlorine dioxide — what belongs in cabin decontamination
Among professional detailers these two oxidants are the main “curative” choice for cabin biofilm, mold, viruses, and persistent odor. They are not interchangeable: one suits open spaces, the other sensitive interiors. Wr
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Acid vs neutral wheel cleaners — chemistry, substrates, and real risk
The internet is full of “fast” acid cleaners promising new wheels in 60 seconds. On anything but painted clearcoat you often get permanent haze. Here is a science-backed decision tree that saves money.
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Technology
IR ceramic curing — heat from the inside out
An IR lamp is not a “faster hair dryer”. It can turn 24 h ambient cure into 15 minutes without sacrificing adhesion or life. Infrared passes through a thin ceramic film and heats from the substrate outward — opposite of
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Application protocol
Why preparation is critical
Clear coat is not glass-smooth — it contains micropores. FEYNLAB® protection systems are designed to work with the paint chemically, not merely sit passively on top. If waxes, silicones, fillers from ordinary shampoos, o
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How-to guide
Why micro-defects form
- When active foam and pressure washing (touchless) are enough — and when they are not.
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How-to guide
Enhanced one-bucket (one bucket + towel supply)
Prepare a larger set of clean microfibre towels in the bucket with shampoo solution. Rule: one towel = one panel (or a smaller section). After use, the towel goes to the dirty bin and never back into the bucket.
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Technology
Surfactants are amphiphilic
- What a surfactant is, how micelles form, and why that drives pre-wash performance.
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Technology
Alkaline environment (pH above 8)
Targets grease, traffic film, insects, resins, oils, and soot. Key mechanism is saponification — splitting fats into soap-like components soluble in water.
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Products
Principle
Conventional cleaners often rely on extreme surfactant load. The FEYNLAB® approach emphasises targeted encapsulation and release of soil with high lubrication — so the contact step minimises micro-marring.
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Application protocol
Why chemistry comes first
- Why the chemical phase must precede mechanical decontamination.
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Expert guide
What the mechanical phase addresses
After chemistry, some contamination remains mechanically bonded (oxidised particles, baked-on film). Clay media with lubrication shear off a thin layer of contaminant, not paint.
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Products
FEYNLAB® Prime
Serves as a lubricating layer for clay / synthetic media. Lowers friction coefficient, spreads contamination evenly in the lubricant, and reduces marring risk versus “dry” or water alone.
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Technology
What hard water is
It is elevated Ca²⁺ and Mg²⁺ (and other ions). After water evaporates on the body, crystalline rings remain — water spots. In sun, droplets dry faster and locally a more aggressive chemical environment can form than with
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How-to guide
Drying
The greatest spot risk is the interval between last rinse and dry paint. Use quality drying media (twist towel, drying towel) and work systematically top to bottom.
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Application protocol
Shared process framework
- Six-step full decontamination framework valid for DIY and studio.
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Expert guide
Adhesion mechanics — what happens at the interface
- Why even the best ceramic fails without a clean, activated substrate.
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