The biggest problem with this method is that most reactions are so fast that good mixing is not possible, which tends to prevent large-scale construction. However, small-scale systems can be made by deposition techniques, where the various materials are introduced above a substrate, and react and form the ceramic on the substrate. This borrows techniques from the semiconductor industry, such as chemical vapour deposition, and is very useful for coatings. Our preferred method of application is to take your finger and dot a few spots of the ceramic paste either directly onto the paintwork or onto the included finger applicator. Use the included applicator to spread the product thinly over a section of the paintwork and use a plush microfibre cloth to remove. When removing, only very light strokes are needed, it will remove with ease, you dont need to rub. We recommend working panel by panel.

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