We've been applying Feynlab coatings at Alpha Details for over ten years. In fact, we're the team that organised and enabled Feynlab as the preferred coating for Porsche Australia — so when we recommend this range, it comes from a decade of real-world application on some of the most demanding vehicles in the country.
Not all ceramic coatings are created equal. The chemistry behind how a coating bonds to your clear coat, how hard it cures, and what protection it actually delivers makes a real difference in long-term results. Here's a breakdown of the Feynlab range we stock — what each product does, how the chemistry works, and where it fits in a proper protection system.
The Chemistry Foundation: SiO₂ Ceramic Coatings
Most ceramic coatings on the market are SiO₂-based. When applied to paint and left to cure, silicon dioxide molecules cross-link to form a glass-like lattice that bonds covalently to the clear coat. This layer is extremely hard (typically rated 9H on the pencil hardness scale), hydrophobic due to its low surface energy, and highly resistant to UV radiation, chemical contamination, and minor abrasion.
What separates the Feynlab range is the depth of that chemistry across different applications — from entry-level DIY coatings through to professional-grade formulations, specialist products for matte finishes, PPF and vinyl, glass, and wheels. Each product is engineered for its specific surface and use case, not just reformulated from a single base.
Feynlab® The Original Ceramic Coating
The Original is Feynlab's entry-level ceramic coating, designed for DIY application. It delivers 9H hardness, solid hydrophobic repellency, and UV protection with approximately 1 year of protection under normal driving and maintenance conditions. It's a straightforward, no-fuss ceramic for enthusiasts who want a genuine SiO₂ coating they can apply at home without specialist training or equipment.
If you want a proper ceramic starting point at a DIY-accessible price point, The Original is where you begin. For extended protection and more advanced chemistry, step up to the professional options below.
Feynlab® Ultra V3 — Professional Grade
Ultra V3 is Feynlab's top-tier professional coating and the one we use in-house at Alpha Details for our full ceramic packages. It is sold for certified installer use only — the application window is tighter and getting the best result requires experience and controlled conditions.
The chemistry difference is a higher SiO₂ concentration and a more robust polymer network. In practical terms: longer protection (5+ years properly maintained), stronger resistance to chemical attack, deeper gloss, and greater resilience against industrial fallout, bird dropping acid, hard water minerals, and iron deposits — the real-world enemies of a painted surface. For a Porsche, a prestige vehicle, or anything where the finish matters long-term, this is the coating.
Feynlab® Overcoat V3 — The Maintenance Top Coat
Overcoat V3 is designed to go over an existing Feynlab ceramic base coat. It's a silica-enriched wipe-on product that refreshes surface hydrophobics, adds slickness, and lays down a fresh sacrificial layer over your hardened ceramic foundation. Think of it as what takes the ongoing wear from washing, UV exposure, and environmental contamination — while the base coat below stays intact.
Applied every 6–12 months by the car owner, Overcoat V3 keeps the system performing at peak. If you've had a Feynlab ceramic applied professionally, this is the product that protects your investment over time.
Feynlab® Hybrid Ceramic Detailer — Post-Wash Maintenance
The Hybrid Ceramic Detailer is a spray-on SiO₂ maintenance product — not a permanent coating, but an effective way to top up hydrophobic properties and deposit a layer of ceramic-infused protection after every wash. SiO₂ particles are suspended in a carrier solution that, when sprayed on and buffed off, temporarily reinforce the contact angle of water and add a layer of chemical resistance.
It works across all surfaces: paint, glass, trim, and wheels. For anyone wanting to actively maintain their ceramic system between professional services, this goes on after every wash.
Feynlab® Matte Ceramic Coating — For Matte & Satin Finishes
This is a critical distinction. Standard ceramic coatings increase gloss — it's a direct byproduct of the SiO₂ matrix filling the micro-texture of the paint surface and raising reflectivity. On matte or satin finishes, this ruins the factory aesthetic completely.
Feynlab's Matte Ceramic uses a different binder chemistry that deliberately avoids increasing gloss. It provides the same core protection — hardness, hydrophobics, UV resistance, chemical protection — while maintaining the flat, non-reflective surface texture. If your car is matte or satin, this is the only ceramic coating you should be applying to the painted panels. No exceptions.
Feynlab® PPF & Vinyl V3 Ceramic — For Film & Wrap Surfaces
PPF is a sacrificial protection layer, but it benefits significantly from a ceramic coating applied on top. The challenge is that standard ceramic formulations are designed to bond with the polar surface chemistry of automotive clear coat — not the urethane surface of PPF or the PVC surface of vinyl wrap.
The PPF & Vinyl V3 uses a flexible polymer binder that bonds correctly to these substrates. It reduces surface friction, meaning debris passes across the film rather than scratching in, and keeps the surface hydrophobic and easier to maintain. As a PPF installer, this is the final step on every film job before the car leaves our workshop.
Building the Complete System
The Feynlab range works as a layered system. A base coat (The Original for DIY, Ultra V3 for professional application) provides the foundational hardness and bond to your clear coat. Overcoat V3 and the Hybrid Ceramic Detailer maintain that system over time. Specialty coatings extend proper protection to every surface: Matte Ceramic for flat finishes, PPF & Vinyl V3 for film and wrap, Window Coating for glass (using a silane-based chemistry specific to glass surfaces), and Wheel & Caliper Ceramic for wheels that need to withstand brake dust heat and aggressive chemical exposure.
We've spent ten years refining how this range gets applied and what combinations deliver the best results on different vehicles. Whether you're after a DIY solution with The Original, a professional-grade application with Ultra V3, or a full-system build after a PPF install, we stock everything you need.
Browse the full Feynlab range at alphadetails.com.au, or contact us to discuss the right coating system for your car.
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