Carbon Method Carbon Coating Application Guide

**UPDATE** We are now shipping orders with our new Coating Applicator Block System. Please review the instructional video here before usage: • Introducing our Coatin...
Protecting your cast iron tools from rust shouldn't mean hours of waxing, over and over. Let Carbon Method save you hours of your life - so you can put them back into woodworking where you want them!
Carbon Coat is a graphene coating that fills pores in cast iron and adds a nanolayer of protection that completely seals the work surface. Boasting a hardness of 10h (really hard), Carbon Coat provides long-lasting protection against water, oil, and chemicals, reducing wear and eliminating rust when installed properly.
Carbon Coat replaces traditional waxes and sprays and minimizes maintenance. Carbon Coat can be used on virtually every tool in your shop. Stop waxing and get more done with Carbon Coat. Welcome to the future of nanoprotection!
Detailed written instructions can be found on our website:
carbonmethod.com/carbon-coati...
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:11 - Prep work
02:18 - Carbon Cleanse
04:00 - Carbon Coat
15:59 - Additional tips for Carbon Coat
17:40 - Carbon Glide
19:27 - Recap
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[@carbonmethodco]

***UPDATE*** We are now shipping orders with our new Coating Applicator Block System. Please review the instructional video here before usage: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rV6zZpaijJdgpdE

[@brianhmonks]

I used Adams surface prep and Graphene ceramic coating and it worked fine.

[@carbonmethodco]

Nice!

[@matthewl.459]

I purchased your quick kit for 1 to 2 tools. Worst part was cleaning the table saw and preparing it for the coating. Putting the carbon coat on was a breeze. My only issue is the 0.5 OZ didn't provide enough for my 52" SawStop PCS to get 4 layers. I was only able to apply 3.2 layers. Really 3 layers on the full saw and 4 layers on 1 wing. Now I am at the 24 hour wait before putting on the carbon glide and using my saw again tomorrow just wish I had that little bit more carbon coat for the full 4 layers.

[@carbonmethodco]

For the next time - and it'll be a while! - try Carbon Method Reconditioning Oil in conjunction with our Abrasive Pads to make the preparation easier. It's the fastest method we've found to remove rust from an active surface and get it ready for Carbon Coating.

[@FaradayResearch]

I have a quick question regarding your carbon product. Is it conductive? Can electricity flow on it? Thank you for your time

[@carbonmethodco]

We have not yet conducted - get it? 😉 - extensive testing on the resistance of Carbon Coating, but we definitely plan to! Given the high level of graphene solids in our formulation, and the extremely thin application layers, we're very interested to find out not just whether the protective Carbon Coating will pass amps, but also how well it will continue to protect after exposure to high voltage. Subscribe to our channel to stay up-to-date on our results!

[@wellswoodworks3394]

I was just in the process of reaching out to producers of ceramic coatings designed for both the avionics and automotive industry and asking them about woodshop applications. This seems like a great product that I would be interested in using on bigger tool surfaces and even hand planes. How does the slickness compare to a freshly waxed/buffed surface? How resistant is this product to scratches during use?

[@carbonmethodco]

Carbon Coat is very slick, and regular applications of Carbon Glide will keep an extremely slick surface.

[@capchenco]

Could this also be used on steel tools as well (chisels, blades, etc)? Does it cloud or change the appearance of metal beneath it?

[@carbonmethodco]

Yes, absolutely, it works wonderfully on an metal in the work shop. Sometimes it can slightly darken the metal, but has a very nice look and feel to it.

[@alpha1172]

Any info on how it would last on a lathe bed? lots of metal on metal sliding.

[@carbonmethodco]

Good question! It will provide better protection for the metal surfaces than any other product you've used before. For any high-wear, metal on metal contact points, you might need to reapply Carbon Coat more frequently.

[@MrSimonwilkerson]

Hey fellas I have a two part question. First question is is it safe to use the carbon cleaner on a finished epoxy surface? Second question is, if in the future the epoxy finish requires an additional coat will the ceramic coating interfere with that? I guess in other words would I be able to sand the epoxy and ceramic coating off to apply a fresh new coat of epoxy?

[@carbonmethodco]

You could use Carbon cleanse to clean the epoxy, but we would suggest a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water before Ceramic coating. You can and should sand off the Ceramic Coating making sure to get down into the epoxy. You will likely have bonding issues with the new layer of epoxy if you try to coat over the Ceramic.

[@GeometryBuild]

How do you suggest to clean the towels? Is laundry detergent fine?

[@carbonmethodco]

Good question! Please do not wash buffing towels after use. They make excellent rags in the shop, but should not be washed.

[@kennethchurch6651]

after 6 months do you have to strip everything or can you just use the carbon cleaner and proceed ?

[@carbonmethodco]

Just two rounds of Carbon Cleanse and then right into it! Recommend 2-3 layers of Carbon Coat on the reapplication.

[@planetkendrickwoodworking]

I’d be more than happy to work with your company.

[@carbonmethodco]

Let us know if you have any questions, you can find more information on our website, www.carbonmethod.com.

[@dherrin79]

What is the maximum time in between coats? Sometimes I get pulled away and it might be two or three hours before I could get to it again.

[@carbonmethodco]

We chatted with you by email, but for everyone else's benefit: a few hours is no problem! There's really no limit on the time between coats, but particularly if you've used the saw between layers, and the latest coat is fully cured, use Carbon Cleanse to prepare the surface again before applying additional layers of Carbon Coat.

[@steven.woodward]

Can this product be shipped to Canada ? Or is there a sales outlet in Canada ?

[@carbonmethodco]

Hi Steven, we're working with our shipping department to see if we can send products your way. We'll keep you posted!

[@carbonmethodco]

Shipping to Canada is now available!

[@rongkaizhao7416]

Can I use WD-40 to clean the surface and rust before applying Carbon Coat?

[@carbonmethodco]

You can, though, we recommend using our Reconditioning Oil, which was specifically formulated to help with the rust removal process. Check out our video "THE NEW WAY to remove rust from cast iron tools!" for more information. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpi8nHqHaJtjg7s

[@attheworktable]

Roll the montage!

[@carbonmethodco]

16:45 🤣

[@briangivens5876]

Can more layers be added after it sets over night.

[@carbonmethodco]

Absolutely! In theory, you could add more layers days - or even weeks - later, depending on the condition of the surface. But overnight definitely isn't a problem - provided you make sure to remove any shop dust that's accumulated, of course!

[@sinsofvorador]

Can you apply the carbon coat to aluminum

[@carbonmethodco]

Absolutely!

[@tthams73]

So it’s just like 303 graphene. It’s an interlocking polymer with graphene in suspension.

[@carbonmethodco]

Yeah, Carbon Coat is definitely in the same general class as the various automotive products out there - the primary difference being the type of surface they adhere to, and then also differences in durability, friction, wear resistance, etc. Those products are designed to adhere to paint and other surface coatings, and aren't designed with a lot of wear resistance in mind, since you're not dragging boards across your car hood all day - right? 😅 Whereas Carbon Coat is designed to bond best directly to bare metal, from cast iron to steel to aluminum, and to provide superior wear resistance and lower friction. This is a wide and growing class of products, with new applications and formulations being developed constantly. Some formulations will work best on paint, some on metal, some on wood, and every application is different. For protecting bare metal from oxidation, and providing a slick, durable surface for constant-use tools, we haven't found a single product that's better than Carbon Coat - yet: you can bet we're working on the next generation!

[@pctatc66]

can you provide a discount code? Hesitant to try this since its so new and lacking reviews. Ive seen both Bents Woodworking and The Woodwhisperer use this product but they both say they cant give a review there hasn't been enough time to pass.

[@carbonmethodco]

Sorry, Dean, but we don't have any discount codes available at this time - but keep watching for reviews, as there are a lot of people out there trying Carbon Coat for the first time right now, and you're going to be hearing about their results soon.

[@James.......]

What's the best way you've found to remove rust from a tool before starting this process with your product?

[@carbonmethodco]

We have heard good things about the T-9 Rust Remover, but we typically use a grey abrasion pad.

[@bobwhelk2117]

I’ve got some reservation’s about this product if it has nano technology within its makeup. ??You guys call it nano protection. Some Nano particles are very toxic and carcinogenic and not something to be messed with ( especially if your handling items coated in it dangerous nano technology) Nano technology is amazing but not all of it good - I’ll stick with paste wax until I find out more.

[@carbonmethodco]

You'll be reassured to know that Carbon Method products contain no nanoparticles! We use 'nano' to refer to the extremely smooth, flat surfaces achieved by our coatings, not to specifically refer to nanometer-scale substances used to produce them.

[@pctatc66]

maybe you guys can work with Marc and offer a "guild discount" to the Woodwhisperer Guild members?

[@carbonmethodco]

That's a great idea! We'll talk with Marc and see what we can do.

[@tthams73]

😂😂 cast iron rusts because the alloy primarily IRON! Finished Cast Iron is not porous! The “porosity” of cast iron comes from the casting process. Once the cast iron is machined and milled there are no “pores” and nothing will penetrate the surface. All the surfaces you’re talking about are machined! Carbon coat is a coating that lays on top of the surface and blocks oxygen which interacts with iron to become rust. I’m sure your product works. You don’t need to bullshit to sell the product

[@timothywozniak6952]

Technically, you do not need to coat the black extension wing as it is coated metal. - not cast iron. To me, a waste of expensive product.

[@carbonmethodco]

Yeah, while it's not necessary for rust protection - but we recommend coating extensions to provide the same evenly slick surface across the whole top to provide the best and safest experience. The friction difference is that noticeable!