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What is paint renovation? Paint renovation on cars and motorcycles deals with the surface area of the bodywork. From time to time, the surface becomes damaged from bumps, scrapes and chemical damage. Renovating means bringing the surface finish back to it s original showroom look. Light scratches and scuffs: These are often caused by hedgerows and tree branches scraping alongside the bodywork, bunches of keys bouncing against the car, buttons on jeans, supermarket and pushchair handles rubbing along the car. Here s a list of common types of damage to the paint surface: Swirl marks: These are spider web like circular fine lines that show up in bright sunlight. Often more visible on metallic and clearcoat lacquered surfaces. They are caused by automatic car wash brushes and general cleaning with unclean materials. G3 product guide_aw2.indd 2 21/12/10 10:03:48
Check first! If you have a scratch and are not sure if G3 will remove it, run your fingernail across it. If your fingernail is stopped by the scratch this means you can reduce its appearance but you can t remove it with G3 or any other product. It will have to be dealt with by a bodyshop. Holograms: These are like swirls but are finer and more regimented in form. They are caused by bad polishing using a machine polisher. Fading and Chalking: This is when UV rays from the sun breakdown the surface shine over time and combined with airborne city pollution, cause the surface to appear cloudy and pale. Bird lime and tree sap: These substances can be very damaging if left. The acids in them eat away at the surface leaving a small patch of discoloured paint or lacquer beneath. Treating quickly is essential. G3 professional formula products from Farécla can renovate all these defects. It is estimated that over 50% of the 32 million cars in the UK have some type of bodywork defect. Left untreated defects can lead to long term serious damage including rusting. G3 product guide_aw2.indd 3 21/12/10 10:03:50
Who are Farécla? World Class Surface Finishing Farécla are the number one choice for bodywork professionals. Their G3 compound is also the top selling trade product. For over 50 years Farécla have worked closely with paint manufacturers to develop their paint renovation products. Only now are these trade formulas being made available to the general public. What s clever about G3 Formulas? The Professional formulas in G3 have been engineered at a molecular level to make using them safe, effective and suitable for use on every single paint type. Stage Prepare 1 Stage Restore 2 Stage Enhance 3 Stage Protect 4 Applicator Waffle Pad G3 product guide_aw2.indd 4 21/12/10 10:03:57
2 pack acrylic Very Soft Medium Solids Soft Early High Solids Harder New High Solids Very Hard Scratch Resistant coatings Very Hard and Robust Ultra High Solids Extremely Hard and Latest Technology G3 Professional Formulas work on ALL these paint types. G3 product guide_aw2.indd 5 21/12/10 10:03:59
The Professional Range Understanding the technology in the G3 system Professional results are easy with the G3 Formula range, because it is based on an interlinked system of molecular level technologies uniquely developed by Farécla. Engineered Diminishing Abrasives (eda s) are unique to the G3 Professional formula and are present in the Scratch Remover and the Paint Renovator. The Engineered Diminishing Abrasive particles used in G3 break down consistently and reduce in size as you remove the scratch/scuff or restore fading, fi nally turning into a smooth polishing fl uid. This means it won t harm your bodywork. The unique interlinked protection system in Resin Superwax combines paraffi n wax for spreading, montanic wax to speed buffi ng time and hard canauba wax for a tough glaze protection. G3 product guide_aw2.indd 6 21/12/10 10:03:59
4 Step Interlinked Protection System Stage Prepare 1 Stage Restore 2 Stage Enhance 3 Stage Protect 4 Suitable for every paint type and every fi nish including clearcoats and metallics, used individually they work brilliantly, together they provide excellent renovation, protection and extend the life of your car bodywork. First, G3 Detox leaves the bodywork surface optimised for G3 Scratch Remover or Renovator, these in turn leave the bodywork surface optimised for G3 Resin Superwax to adhere effectively and seal-in a professional, mirror-like shine which gives protection for up to 4 months. G3 product guide_aw2.indd 7 21/12/10 10:04:02
Bodywork Detox This is step 1 in the 4 step interlinked system that is G3 Professional. Surface preparation is crucial when renovating bodywork. Bodywork Detox is mixed with warm water and clears away ingrained grime and pollutants to leave bodywork in prime preparation for scratch removal or renovation treatment. It can also be used as a general wash followed by Resin Superwax. G3 product guide_aw2.indd 8 21/12/10 10:04:03
Scratch Remover This is step 2 in the 4 step interlinked system that is G3 Professional. Scratch Remover uses engineered diminishing abrasives (eda s) created by Farécla to effectively and safely remove scratches from ALL paint types including clearcoats and metallics. Some people prefer paste as opposed to liquids. If only a couple of scratches are being tackled, the paste would be better. For more extensive work, the liquid should be your choice. Using Scratch Remover is simple. Apply a small amount of product to a slightly dampened waffl e applicator pad. Using medium pressure, rub across the scratch in straight back and forth movements. Repeat until the scratch has gone. Buff with a lint free cloth to a brilliant shine. G3 product guide_aw2.indd 9 21/12/10 10:04:04
Paint Renovator This is step 3 in the 4 step interlinked system that is G3 Professional. Paint Renovator also uses eda s but in a reduced strength formula for use on larger surface areas. It can be used straight after Bodywork Detox or after tackling deeper scratches and marks with Scratch Remover. Paint Renovator is the best choice for fading, swirl and hologram marks. Apply in exactly the same way as Scratch Remover. G3 product guide_aw2.indd 10 21/12/10 10:04:05
Resin Superwax This is step 4 in the 4 step interlinked system that is G3 Professional. Resin Superwax contains an interlinked molecular blend of three waxes. It is specially formulated to bond with the bodywork surface that s been treated with Scratch Remover, Paint Renovator or Bodywork Detox. Resin Superwax contains paraffi n wax for spreading, montanic wax to speed buffi ng time and hard canauba wax for a tough glaze protection that will last for up to 4 months. G3 product guide_aw2.indd 11 21/12/10 10:04:05
Applicator Waffle Pads Applying paint renovation products by hand is so much easier with a G3 Applicator Waffl e Pad. Each pack contains two pads. One white, one black. The white one for using with the abrasive compounds in Scratch Remover and Renovator, the black one for using with the Resin Superwax. Using waffl e material from the bodyshop market, the shape is designed to create perfectly even pressure across bodywork contours. They wash out in warm soapy water. G3 product guide_aw2.indd 12 21/12/10 10:04:06
What G3 can do Light Scratches or Scuffs: Using 1 pack of Applicator Waffle Pads The system approach to a great fi nish. The G3 products from Farécla work brilliantly when used individually, but when used in a system they provide excellent renovation, protection and extend the life of your car bodywork. Take the challenge! & extend your bodywork life Tackling scratches, blemishes and marks on your car bodywork can seem daunting, but with the new G3 Professional range from Farécla, that s all changed. Prepare Restore Protect + + + Bodywork Detox Scratch Remover Resin Superwax Note: If you have larger areas of fading, swirls or light scratches to remove as well, you can use Paint Renovator after using Scratch Remover. G3 product guide_aw2.indd 13 21/12/10 10:04:09
Swirl Marks, Holograms, Fading and Chalking: Using 1 pack of Applicator Waffle Pads Prepare Enhance Protect Bodywork Detox Paint Renovator Resin Superwax Bird Lime and Tree Sap: Using 1 pack of Applicator Waffle Pads Prepare Restore Enhance Protect Bodywork Detox Scratch Remover for severe damage Paint Renovator for lighter damage Resin Superwax + + + + + + + Note: If you have scratches or scuffs to remove as well, you can use Scratch Remover before using the Renovator. G3 product guide_aw2.indd 14 21/12/10 10:04:16
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World Class Surface Finishing Farécla Products Limited, Broadmeads, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9HS Tel: +44 (0) 1920 465041 Fax: +44 (0) 1920 466557 E-mail: enquiries@farecla.com www.g3pro.com G3 product guide_aw2.indd 16 21/12/10 10:04:16