Product Features

Long-lasting ceramic protection for automotive paint, up to 3 years
Creates a deep, high-gloss finish that enhances paint clarity and depth
Strong hydrophobic properties that repel water, dirt, and road grime
Helps protect against UV exposure, chemical stains, and environmental fallout
Reduces surface contamination buildup, making washing and maintenance easier
Professional-grade results with a streamlined, controlled application process

Formula 3 Ceramic Coating

Detailers Finest Formula 3 Ceramic Coating is a professional-grade paint protection coating designed to preserve and enhance your vehicle’s finish for years, not weeks. Once applied, Formula 3 forms a durable ceramic layer that bonds to the paint, creating a slick, high-gloss surface that resists water, contaminants, and environmental damage.

This ceramic coating helps shield paint from UV exposure, chemical etching, and everyday wear while delivering a noticeable increase in gloss and surface smoothness. The hydrophobic finish allows water and dirt to release more easily, reducing the effort required during regular washes and helping your vehicle stay cleaner for longer.

Formula 3 is engineered for controlled application and reliable results, making it suitable for experienced enthusiasts and professional detailers alike. For best results, proper surface preparation is essential to ensure optimal bonding and long-term performance.

Where and How to Use

Formula 3 is intended for use only on exterior automotive paint surfaces. It is intended for vehicles that have been thoroughly washed, decontaminated, and paint-corrected. Applying the coating to a properly prepared surface ensures maximum adhesion, durability, and visual clarity.

This coating is not intended for use on glass, plastic trim, rubber, or interior surfaces.

Directions for Use

Shake well before use. Apply Formula 3 to a clean, cool surface out of direct sunlight. After completing paint correction and surface preparation, apply a few drops of product to an applicator and spread evenly over a small section at a time.

Allow the coating to flash, then gently level and remove excess product using a clean microfiber towel. Work panel by panel to ensure even coverage. After application, allow the coating to cure according to recommended conditions before exposing the vehicle to moisture.

For best results and maximum durability, avoid washing the vehicle during the initial curing period. Always follow proper ceramic coating application practices and use only as directed.

Store at room temperature. Once opened, the product is effective for six months. Please recycle the empty container when possible.

Maintaining Your Formula 3 Ceramic Coating

Proper maintenance is essential to keep Formula 3 performing at its best and to preserve its gloss, hydrophobic behavior, and protective qualities over time.

For regular washing, we recommend using Detailers Finest RestoWash. This shampoo is designed to safely remove road grime, traffic film, and bonded contaminants without degrading the ceramic coating. Regular washing with RestoWash helps keep the surface clean while reinforcing and restoring the slick, protective characteristics of Formula 3.

After washing, nextzett Pearl Seal can be used as a drying aid and protection enhancer. Applied to a wet surface before drying, Pearl Seal boosts water repellency, adds gloss, and helps maintain the ceramic coating’s performance between washes.

For final touch-ups or light maintenance, wipe the paint down with nextzett Perfect Shine. This polymer detail spray safely removes light dust, fingerprints, and water spots while enhancing gloss and slickness—without interfering with the ceramic coating underneath.

Used together, this maintenance routine keeps Formula 3 looking fresh, glossy, and protected while extending the coating’s overall lifespan and performance.

30 ml (1 fl oz)