Werkstat Prime Carnauba

Werkstat Prime Carnauba blurs the line between polishes and sealants and waxes too, since it has excellent cleaning and light polishing properties but also lays down a basecoat of sealant protection that is fortified with Brazilian No.1 carnauba wax. It is one of our all time favourite paint preparation products, and is used frequently in our studio to prepare painted surfaces thoroughly for receiving wax protection.

In a single application, Werkstat Prime Carnauba draws out deep-seated dirt and grime from painted surfaces and simultaneously lays down very tough acrylic polymers and Brazilian No.1 carnauba wax to form an elastic sealing layer that is perfectly primed to receive additional coats of wax protection. We are always amazed at just how much additional dirt and grime Werkstat Prime Carnauba draws out of painted surfaces; brand new pure white microfibre applicator pads turn grey every single time we use it, even after extremely thorough claying.

A further benefit of the intensely smooth and level coating laid down by Werkstat Prime Carnauba is the finish it gives, which is best described as being characterised by a liquid-like level of glossiness and, on solid mid-tone colours, the most intense degree of colour pop imaginable. In summary, Werkstat Prime Carnauba is a truly exceptional chemical paint cleaner that also lays down a fantastic looking basecoat of wax-impregnated acrylic polymer protection, which is perfectly primed to receive additional coats of wax protection.

Werkstat Prime Carnauba is neither a polish nor a polymer sealant nor a wax, but a combination of cleaning and conserving agents that work together systematically to clean painted surfaces and prime them ready for subsequent coats of wax protection. The exclusive German-made formula represents over four decades of research and development in paint protection chemistry, and all of the experience that entails.

The unique formula builds on the exceptional protective qualities of polyethylene-acrylic nano-scale polymers by incorporating Brazilian No.1 carnauba wax molecules for aesthetic benefits and intensive surface cleaners that serve to create an exceptionally smooth surface to which the protective polymers can strongly bond. By using nano-scale polymers, an unparalleled surface coating density is achieved that greatly improves resistance to environmental factors, such as heat, acid and ultraviolet radiation, and mechanical damage, such as wash-induced marring and scratching.

As a further benefit, the ultra-smooth surface coating ensures that low-angle incident light is brilliantly reflected to produce mirror-like images, while the high refractive index of the wax molecules present allows high-angle light to refract into the finish and improve colour depth. In fact, the light transmittance of the coating laid down by Werkstat Prime Carnauba actually exceeds that of optical glass, thus ensuring that the beauty of your paint will stand out with unobstructed clarity.

Werkstat Prime Carnauba can be applied equally well by hand or dual action machine. For best results by hand, it should be applied to freshly clayed paint using a Meguiar’s Microfibre Applicator Pad. Only 3-4 pea-sized drops of product are required per panel, and these should be wiped in as firmly and evenly as possible to produce a film that should then be allowed to dry for up to 10 minutes. Once hazed over, this film should then be buffed off carefully using a PB Super Buffing Towel (if the film proves difficult to remove at first, lightly mist it with Werkstat Carnauba Glos and continue buffing).

For best results using a dual action polisher, Werkstat Prime Carnauba should be applied to freshly clayed paint using a Lake Country 140 mm Constant Pressure Glazing Pad. Only 3-4 pea-sized drops of product are required per panel, and these should be worked in thoroughly at around 3000-4000 orbits per minute (speed 3-4 on most dual action machine polishers) until only a thin film remains. After being allowed to haze over for up to 10 minutes, this film should then be buffed off carefully using a PB Super Buffing Towel (if the film proves difficult to remove at first, lightly mist it with Werkstat Carnauba Glos and continue buffing).