Ceramic / Paint
Protection Coating
SiO₂ · SiC · Graphene coatings · Sealants · PPF prep
Issued April 2026 · Next review April 2027
At a glance
- Task / activity
- Ceramic / Paint Protection Coating Application
- Location
- Workshop, dust-controlled, with good ventilation
- Personnel required
- 1–2 detailers (one applies, one levels)
- Estimated duration
- 2–6 hours plus cure time (12–24 h)
- Prerequisite training
- Manufacturer-specific certification (where required) · Chemical handling · Site induction
What is this?
Application of long-life paint protection coatings: Fireball Wizard (3-yr), FX88 graphene hybrid (5-yr) or Eternity flagship (10-yr) on bodywork; CarPRO DLUX on wheels, plastics and trim.
Performed by 1–2 detailers in a dust-controlled bay with good ventilation. 2–6 hours application + 12–24 h cure.
What could hurt you?
- • Eye splash from coating — silane chemistry can bond to the cornea; URGENT medical for any eye exposure.
- • Respiratory sensitisation from off-gassing solvents (possible isocyanate content pending SDS).
- • Coating cures on skin if gloves are breached — almost impossible to remove.
- • Flammable solvent carrier — fire risk if any ignition source within 3 m.
Mandatory PPE
Double nitrile gloves, sealed safety goggles, half-face respirator with organic vapour cartridges, long sleeves, and non-slip footwear. Mandatory P2+OV respirator throughout coating application.
See the Mandatory PPE section for detail.
STOP — Eye exposure response
If any coating contacts the eye: IMMEDIATE eyewash for ≥15 minutes and urgent medical attention. Silane chemistry can bond to the cornea. Do NOT delay. Confirm the eyewash station is functional and accessible BEFORE opening any coating bottle.
Mandatory PPE
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Nitrile gloves (double-glove recommended)
EN ISO 374 — solvent and silica resistant. Inspect for breach between panels; change if contaminated.
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Sealed safety goggles
AS/NZS 1337.1 — sealed goggles, NOT just safety glasses. Coating splash to the eye can bond to the cornea.
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Half-face respirator (P2 + organic vapour)
AS/NZS 1716 — coatings off-gas silanes (and possibly isocyanates pending SDS confirmation). Mandatory throughout indoor coating application.
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Long-sleeved work shirt
Prevents skin contact with coating runs and sling-off.
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Non-slip footwear
AS/NZS 2210.3 — workshop default.
Procedure
- 1
Confirm vehicle is fully decontaminated, polished, and IPA-wiped. Apply Fireball Reborn ceramic prep panel-by-panel; wipe clean before coating.
Hazards
- ⚠Solvent inhalation — IPA + Fireball Reborn likely solvent / IPA-based (confirm via SDS once filed)
- •Skin defatting from solvents
- •Slip on wet floor
- ⚠Flammable vapour — fire risk if ignition source within 3 m
Controls
- •Ventilate — bay door open or fume extraction running
- •P2+OV respirator on if humidity / heat is high or working indoors
- ✓NO ignition sources within 3 m — no smoking, soldering, hot tools, hot polishing pads
- •Apply Reborn to microfibre, never directly to panel; cap bottle immediately after each draw
- •Nitrile gloves; sealed eyewear; long sleeves
- •Dry walkway; mop slips immediately
- 2
Set up applicator: drop coating onto suede block over a tray (never over panel).
Hazards
- •Coating spillage onto skin / floor — almost impossible to remove once cured
- •Trip hazard from open bottles
Controls
- •Use a catch tray
- •Recap bottle immediately after each draw
- •Keep workspace clear; bottles upright
- 3
Apply coating in cross-hatch pattern, panel by panel. Workshop options: Fireball Wizard (3-yr), Fireball FX88 (5-yr graphene hybrid), Fireball Eternity (10-yr flagship). For wheels / plastics / trim use CarPRO DLUX.
Hazards
- ⚠Inhalation of off-gassing solvents (silane / alcohol carrier; possible isocyanate sensitisation pending SDS confirmation)
- ⚠Skin contact — sensitisation risk; coating cures on skin if gloves breached
- ⚠Eye splash — silane chemistry can bond to cornea; URGENT medical needed for any eye exposure
- ⚠Flammable solvent carrier — fire risk if ignition source within 3 m
Controls
- ✓P2+OV respirator MANDATORY for all coating application
- •Double nitrile gloves; change between panels if contaminated; inspect for breach
- ✓Sealed safety goggles MANDATORY (not just safety glasses) — sling-off and splash both possible
- ✓NO ignition sources within 3 m (no smoking, soldering, hot tools)
- •Apply small amounts to applicator over a tray — never direct on panel
- •Recap bottle immediately after each draw
- •Long sleeves; bay door open or fume extraction running
- 4
Level / wipe-off with clean microfibre at correct flash time per manufacturer.
Hazards
- •Repetitive wrist motion
- •Coating cure on skin if gloves breached
Controls
- •Inspect gloves between panels
- •Vary grip and posture; take micro-breaks
- 5
Inspect under LED light; touch-up high spots.
Hazards
- •Eye strain from inspection lights
Controls
- •Use indirect lighting; rest eyes between panels
- 6
Cure: keep vehicle dry and dust-free for manufacturer’s cure window (typically 12–24 h).
Hazards
- •Trip / contact hazard around taped vehicle
Controls
- •Cordon off vehicle; signage indicating cure status
- •Notify other staff before leaving the workshop
- 7
Dispose of contaminated applicators and towels.
Hazards
- •Cross-contamination of next polish job
- •Skin exposure when handling cured residue
Controls
- •Bin in a sealed bag immediately
- •Gloves on for clean-up