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Paint Failure?

Andrew@CCRC said:
Completely understand! Ceramic coatings are great to help provide UV protection and aid in the cleaning/maintenance of the paint, but to ultimately stop rock chipping, paint protection film (PPF) is the best solution on the market at this point. Ceramic coating is not thick enough to stop chipping.

One of the challenges in placing PPF or (even vinyl wrapping) on a Lucid is with the cameras, LiDAR, short range radar, and long-range radar sensors, any film material placed over areas of the vehicle where these sensors live, could result in diminished performance of those systems.
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I just encountered a "Lidar Blocked - Try Cleaning Sensor" warning during the first light rain encountered after a ceramic top coat was applied - I assume it was also applied over the sensor. Are there solvents that might remove the ceramic from that small area?
 
WCWIII said:
I just encountered a "Lidar Blocked - Try Cleaning Sensor" warning during the first light rain encountered after a ceramic top coat was applied - I assume it was also applied over the sensor. Are there solvents that might remove the ceramic from that small area?
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That happens even without ceramic coating...
Sensors are touchy in light rain
 
Sometimes a hydrophilic coating can work better than hydrophobic - any water landing on the surface forms a uniform thin film instead of lens-shaped droplets.
 
DeaneG said:
Sometimes a hydrophilic coating can work better than hydrophobic - any water landing on the surface forms a uniform thin film instead of lens-shaped droplets.
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I use a product called Gyeon Eraser. It's a spray that is basically like isopropyl alcohol mix that strips all oils from the surface. Instead of water beading, it just sheets off.
I find it way better for windshields, mirrors and lidar/radar sensors. Hope this helps.
 
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