BOND·9 Ceramic Coating
ONE COAT. TWO YEARS.
BOND·9 is a platinum-cured ceramic coating that chemically crosslinks into a hard, glass-like layer and bonds to your paint. One application holds for two full years — winters, summers, washes, weather. Done.
PRO-GRADE CHEMISTRY, BOTTLED.
This is the caliber of coating detail shops install for $1,000 to $2,000 in a controlled bay. We bottled it — and included the applicator block, suede cloths, and first-timer instructions so you can lay it down yourself. Spend one afternoon. Live with the result for two years. Want spray-on convenience instead? Reach for MIST.
WHY IT'S CALLED BOND·9.
The pencil hardness scale tops out at 9H — the hardest pencil made for the test every ceramic coating cites. We named it BOND·9 because 9H is the highest honest rating a coating can earn, and that's what it delivers. The real ceiling, right in the name.
110° TO 120°.
Water contact angle is the hard test for a hydrophobic coating — the higher the angle, the less anything sticks. BOND·9 cures to 110–120°: pro-grade territory. That's the difference between water that beads and water that rolls, and between a coating you redo constantly and one that holds for two years.
IT SHRUGS OFF THE REST.
The cured siloxane network is inherently UV-stable — silicone-oxygen bonds don't break down in sun, so it keeps blocking the radiation that fades and chalks paint. It resists fuel, solvents, alkaline wheel cleaners, and bird-dropping etching: the coating takes the hit so the clear coat doesn't. Water sheets on the move and beads at rest; dirt sits on top instead of digging in, so the next wash takes half the effort. And it adds real optical depth — blacks go darker, reds richer, metallics dimensional.
INSURANCE WITH A GLOSS FINISH.
Most paint damage happens slowly — hard water drying on the panel, sprinkler overspray, sap, bird droppings baking in the sun. None of it looks bad on day one. By year two it's etched into the clear coat permanently, and you're no longer washing the car, you're correcting it. A single-stage polish runs $400–$600; two-step correction, $1,200–$2,500. BOND·9 takes the etch so the clear coat doesn't. An afternoon up front, no four-figure repair on the back end.
BOND·9 AND MIST: THE SYSTEM.
Long-term protection depends on maintenance — regular washing, pH-neutral soap, periodic top-coats. BOND·9 lays the foundation: two years of pro-grade protection out of the box. MIST rebuilds and extends it with every five-minute wipe-down. Together they're how real coating longevity works.
REAL CHEMISTRY. REAL RESPECT.
BOND·9 is true industrial-grade chemistry, and it comes with real handling requirements. Apply outdoors or in a well-ventilated garage. No smoking or open flames during application or cure. Wear nitrile gloves and safety glasses, and keep the bottle sealed when not in use.
Frequently asked questions
How long does BOND·9 last?
A single application is rated at a flat 24 months. Keep it topped up with MIST between washes and it comfortably reaches into multi-year protection.
Can I apply it myself?
Yes — it's built for DIY and includes the applicator block, cloths, and instructions. The key to a great result is prepping the paint first: wash, decontaminate, and correct any swirls before you coat.
Is 9H the real hardness?
Yes. 9H is the top of the ASTM D3363 pencil-hardness scale — there's no legitimate "10H" or "12H." It strongly resists swirls and marring, but no coating is fully scratch-proof.