A Coating That
Adds Back
What Was Removed.
Every paint correction removes material from your clear coat. It has to. That's how defects get eliminated. The result is cleaner, clearer paint. But with slightly less clear coat than you started with.
Most protection products are applied in extremely small volumes. Ceramics, sealants, waxes. The majority gets wiped off during leveling. What stays behind is a very thin layer that helps with appearance but offers minimal material protection.
Avant-Guard Formula 1051 is different. It's a self-leveling resin-based coating engineered to deposit a measurable film layer directly onto the paint surface. Approximately 8 to 13 microns thick. That layer doesn't just protect. It replaces material.
Self-Leveling Resin
The formula levels across the surface as it cures, producing a uniform film layer without visible edges, seams, or high spots.
Measurable Thickness
8 to 13 microns of deposited film. This is a number you can verify. Not a marketing claim. Paint thickness gauges confirm it's there.
Sacrificial Layer
The coating takes the wear instead of your factory clear. Fine scratches, UV degradation, environmental contamination. It happens in the resin layer. Not in your paint.
Correctable Over Time
When the coating shows wear, it can be machine-polished and refreshed. The factory clear coat remains untouched underneath throughout the vehicle's life.
Formula 1051 is installed exclusively by certified applicators. We are a certified Avant-Guard installer, trained and held to strict compliance standards. Every install is done correctly or it doesn't leave the shop.
Every Formula 1051 install starts with a free consultation. We assess your paint, walk you through the process, and give you a straight quote before anything gets scheduled.
The Numbers
Behind the Product.
Independent laboratory testing. Real results. Here's exactly what Formula 1051 is certified to do — and what your warranty covers.
Filling the Gap
Between Ceramic & PPF.
The protection landscape has always had a gap. Formula 1051 fills it.
| Feature | Ceramic Coating | Paint Protection Film | Formula 1051 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adds material to paint system | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Visible edges or seams | ✕ | Yes | None |
| Correctable when worn | Limited | ✕ (replaced) | ✓ |
| Hydrophobic properties | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| UV protection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gloss enhancement | ✓ | Some | ✓ |
| Rock chip protection | Minimal | ✓ | Limited |
| Factory clear preserved | Indirect | Indirect | Direct |
Real Results.
Real Expectations.
Formula 1051 pairs seamlessly to the paint substrate and is nearly unnoticeable once cured. No edges. No cut lines. Just paint that looks better and stays protected longer.
- —Increased depth and clarity in the finish
- —A more uniform, refined appearance
- —Results that last rather than fade quickly
- —Micro marring visually reduced or eliminated
- —~80% reduction in abrasion vs. unprotected OEM clear coat
- —Larger defects can and will remain visible
- —Failed or compromised paint will not be restored
- —Not scratch-proof or rock chip-proof
- —Not self-healing
- —Not a restoration product for damaged paint
When damage does occur, it happens in the coating. Not your factory clear coat. Wear is correctable. Your original paint stays untouched for the life of the vehicle.
Low Maintenance.
Not Zero Care.
Once fully cured, Formula 1051 requires no scheduled maintenance, no toppers, and no reapplication cycles. That's a real differentiator compared to ceramic coatings. But it's not an invitation to neglect the car.
No annual reapplication. No booster products required. The coating works on its own.
The coating absorbs daily wear instead of your clear coat. When correction is eventually needed, it addresses the coating. Not your factory paint.
Low maintenance is not the same as no maintenance. Regular washes and avoiding unnecessary abuse will extend the life of the coating significantly.
When Formula
1051 Is the
Wrong Call.
We won't install Formula 1051 on every vehicle that comes in. There are situations where it's not the right fit. We'll tell you that upfront rather than take the job and deliver a result that doesn't hold up.
Formula 1051 is not the right call when:
Why It's Shop
Only. Always.
Formula 1051 has specific installation requirements that can't be met in a driveway or a mobile setting. This isn't about convenience. It's about whether the product performs the way it's supposed to.
Temperature Controlled
Excessive heat reduces working time. Cold temperatures extend cure time. The shop environment is managed throughout the entire install.
Humidity Controlled
Humidity affects how the resin levels and cures. Outdoor or garage installs introduce too many variables to ensure consistent results.
Dust-Free Environment
Contamination during the cure window ruins the finish. Our three-bay shop keeps the install environment clean from decontamination through final cure.
Ready to Protect
Your Paint?
Every quote is specific to your vehicle, its paint condition, and the scope of correction needed. We'll assess and give you a straight number.
Quotes are free. No obligation.