Car paint protection - Which is most suited for your car?
19 Oct 2012|51,396 views
The Car Paint Solution
Cars are expensive. To protect our investment, we make sure our car is in good running order by regularly taking it to the workshop for tune-ups, oil changes and repairs. We also spend a lot of money and time to ensure that our cars are in 'showroom condition'. We wash and wax it - really wanting it to shine, to sparkle and to be noticed. Unfortunately, in taking care of both the paint and the shine, we often cause damage and deteriorate the sparkle.
The Elements and Car Wax
The quality of the shine will, naturally, affect the overall presentation of the car. Obviously, it is the paint that is most exposed to harsh environmental elements. The damages to paint from rain that is acidic, dust particles that stick to the car surface, and UV rays which speed up oxidation are real. These elements can ruin paint and shine quickly if one doesn't protect the paint. Most car owners' solution to maintaining the shine turns out to cause even more damage.
The non-solution: Wax
Considering that we all know the damage of acid rain, dust and sun, many will wax their car once every couple of months. A good wash or polish does make the car shine, but it can also speed up the damage to the paint.
Conventional waxing, as the name suggests, heavily utilises paraffin to give the shine. However, the mono-polymer substance is susceptible to heat and is dissolvable in water, hence, greatly reducing its durability, especially in our tropics.
Paraffin used in car wax not only contains abrasive particles, but also the oily-wax attracts dust particles. The wax on your car surface allows the dust to sit in and stay on the car. And when we wash our cars, we swirl the small, gritty, sharp dust particles into our clear coat causing micro-scratches to the paintwork.
Cars are expensive. To protect our investment, we make sure our car is in good running order by regularly taking it to the workshop for tune-ups, oil changes and repairs. We also spend a lot of money and time to ensure that our cars are in 'showroom condition'. We wash and wax it - really wanting it to shine, to sparkle and to be noticed. Unfortunately, in taking care of both the paint and the shine, we often cause damage and deteriorate the sparkle.
The Elements and Car Wax
The quality of the shine will, naturally, affect the overall presentation of the car. Obviously, it is the paint that is most exposed to harsh environmental elements. The damages to paint from rain that is acidic, dust particles that stick to the car surface, and UV rays which speed up oxidation are real. These elements can ruin paint and shine quickly if one doesn't protect the paint. Most car owners' solution to maintaining the shine turns out to cause even more damage.
The non-solution: Wax
Considering that we all know the damage of acid rain, dust and sun, many will wax their car once every couple of months. A good wash or polish does make the car shine, but it can also speed up the damage to the paint.
Conventional waxing, as the name suggests, heavily utilises paraffin to give the shine. However, the mono-polymer substance is susceptible to heat and is dissolvable in water, hence, greatly reducing its durability, especially in our tropics.
Paraffin used in car wax not only contains abrasive particles, but also the oily-wax attracts dust particles. The wax on your car surface allows the dust to sit in and stay on the car. And when we wash our cars, we swirl the small, gritty, sharp dust particles into our clear coat causing micro-scratches to the paintwork.
Many car polish companies apply the polish/wax with high-speed buffers leaving swirl marks. These slight cuts into the clear coat now become micro-ridges that the dust and acidic rain can settle onto the surface with the help of the oily- wax to hold them.
Then, when we polish again, we are rubbing the wax with microscopic dust particles back onto the paint. As a result, this causes more swirls, lines and cuts. After several waxes, your paint work will be damaged. Because of this damage, your car can only look good and shine if you have a thick coat of wax on the paint. As the wax wears off, your car will lose its shine and the paint will start to rapidly oxidise.
The Alternative: Glass coating
Using other alternatives such as glass coating can prove to be better than waxing. Glass coating paint protection is gaining popularity, as it is more efficient in protecting a car's paintwork and lasts much longer than wax.
The protection composite used in this type of product contains silica, a chemical compound that is known for its tough physical qualities. Found naturally in sand and quartz, the substance forms a thin, transparent layer on paint surfaces, which immunises the paint from oxidisation and provides protection from the environment's harsh elements.
However, the problem with these alternatives is that it is difficult to decide which product is the best because the glass coatings offered by various companies are not the same.
Then, when we polish again, we are rubbing the wax with microscopic dust particles back onto the paint. As a result, this causes more swirls, lines and cuts. After several waxes, your paint work will be damaged. Because of this damage, your car can only look good and shine if you have a thick coat of wax on the paint. As the wax wears off, your car will lose its shine and the paint will start to rapidly oxidise.
The Alternative: Glass coating
Using other alternatives such as glass coating can prove to be better than waxing. Glass coating paint protection is gaining popularity, as it is more efficient in protecting a car's paintwork and lasts much longer than wax.
The protection composite used in this type of product contains silica, a chemical compound that is known for its tough physical qualities. Found naturally in sand and quartz, the substance forms a thin, transparent layer on paint surfaces, which immunises the paint from oxidisation and provides protection from the environment's harsh elements.
However, the problem with these alternatives is that it is difficult to decide which product is the best because the glass coatings offered by various companies are not the same.
SierraGlow - Glass coating protection
One brand that utilises such paint protection technology is SierraGlow. As opposed to other products in the market, the company's offering - Glassglow - contains 95% Silica (one of the highest concentration in the market), which makes it comparatively more durable than those formed by other glass type coating materials. Besides providing extensive protection capabilities, the layer's high water and dirt repelling properties imply that owners will have an easier time cleaning up the car thereafter - a mild water bath will suffice for regular maintenance.
What is the difference?
SierraGlow is truly unique with its formula. Although the compound, Glassglow, is primarily silica, it is inert and inorganic. Why is this important? Organic materials, by definition, contain carbon, and carbon will react and interact with weather elements. So, acid rain, UV sunrays, bird dung or car shampoo will all interact with organic silica coatings. These compounds on the car paint will slowly deteriorate and dissipate. These organic compounds will need to be reapplied, and most companies selling these compounds will tell you to bring the car back every year or even 6 months for a "refinishing".
Unlike other companies, SierraGlow's Glassglow is 100% inorganic and has the highest concentration of 95% of silica in the market. Hence, it will not deteriorate as quick. Since its inorganic compound does not interact with the standard paint threats, GlassGlow stays on the car. Even after each wash, your car's shine will stay. It is, thus, vital to ask before you select: Is the compound organic or inorganic?
Advantages of using SierraGlow
One big advantage of using SierraGlow is not just their inorganic GlassGlow, but the compounds that they use to prepare your car for the GlassGlow application. They may spend 3 to 8 hours to complete the paint preparation, as any house owner knows, it is the foundation that is the most important and takes the longest to build. Before GlassGlow is applied, they thoroughly clean and buff the paint.
It is crucial to restore the surface to clean and smooth paint before applying GlassGlow. They use clay bars and the latest sponge or lamb's wool orbital buffers from Japan in preparing the paint. More notably, they use their own polishing/buffing compounds called TC Hard, TC Round, TC Combo, TC All or TC Finish. Each of these compounds is specially formulated for variety in paint hardness, the depth of surface scratches and general paint restoration.
One brand that utilises such paint protection technology is SierraGlow. As opposed to other products in the market, the company's offering - Glassglow - contains 95% Silica (one of the highest concentration in the market), which makes it comparatively more durable than those formed by other glass type coating materials. Besides providing extensive protection capabilities, the layer's high water and dirt repelling properties imply that owners will have an easier time cleaning up the car thereafter - a mild water bath will suffice for regular maintenance.
What is the difference?
SierraGlow is truly unique with its formula. Although the compound, Glassglow, is primarily silica, it is inert and inorganic. Why is this important? Organic materials, by definition, contain carbon, and carbon will react and interact with weather elements. So, acid rain, UV sunrays, bird dung or car shampoo will all interact with organic silica coatings. These compounds on the car paint will slowly deteriorate and dissipate. These organic compounds will need to be reapplied, and most companies selling these compounds will tell you to bring the car back every year or even 6 months for a "refinishing".
Unlike other companies, SierraGlow's Glassglow is 100% inorganic and has the highest concentration of 95% of silica in the market. Hence, it will not deteriorate as quick. Since its inorganic compound does not interact with the standard paint threats, GlassGlow stays on the car. Even after each wash, your car's shine will stay. It is, thus, vital to ask before you select: Is the compound organic or inorganic?
Advantages of using SierraGlow
One big advantage of using SierraGlow is not just their inorganic GlassGlow, but the compounds that they use to prepare your car for the GlassGlow application. They may spend 3 to 8 hours to complete the paint preparation, as any house owner knows, it is the foundation that is the most important and takes the longest to build. Before GlassGlow is applied, they thoroughly clean and buff the paint.
It is crucial to restore the surface to clean and smooth paint before applying GlassGlow. They use clay bars and the latest sponge or lamb's wool orbital buffers from Japan in preparing the paint. More notably, they use their own polishing/buffing compounds called TC Hard, TC Round, TC Combo, TC All or TC Finish. Each of these compounds is specially formulated for variety in paint hardness, the depth of surface scratches and general paint restoration.
These compounds are unique and not sold on the open market as they were specifically designed for SierraGlow and its GlassGlow application.
In SierraGlow's inventory are additional great car care products which also boast extraordinary cutting edge technology, namely the SierraWash and SierraBead. For instance, SierraWash is a car washing agent with a neutral pH value to ensure that there is no 'chemical attack' on the paintwork.
SierraBead on the other hand, maintains a high water paint surface runoff, hence, reducing the occurrence of water spots, and renewing the glow and water repellence of Glassglow. In addition, SierraBead works well with all colours, and is suitable for use on different materials such as glass, aluminium and galvanised steel.
While setting its emphasis strongly on product development to ensure maximum efficiency, SierraGlow's products are also environmentally friendly. They do not contain any volatile organic compound (VOC) and do not disrupt any environmental hormones.
Under the SierraGlow program, all cars will be warranted against disintegration of the Glassglow layer for three years. You only require one application for a shine that will last for years. Every application will come with a serial number and proof of warranty for authentication purpose.
For a limited time only, all sgCarMart users will enjoy 20 percent discount when you "LIKE" SierraGlow on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sierra-Glow-Singapore/263732093727437). For more information on their services and products, please visit http://www.sierraglow.sg/.
In SierraGlow's inventory are additional great car care products which also boast extraordinary cutting edge technology, namely the SierraWash and SierraBead. For instance, SierraWash is a car washing agent with a neutral pH value to ensure that there is no 'chemical attack' on the paintwork.
SierraBead on the other hand, maintains a high water paint surface runoff, hence, reducing the occurrence of water spots, and renewing the glow and water repellence of Glassglow. In addition, SierraBead works well with all colours, and is suitable for use on different materials such as glass, aluminium and galvanised steel.
While setting its emphasis strongly on product development to ensure maximum efficiency, SierraGlow's products are also environmentally friendly. They do not contain any volatile organic compound (VOC) and do not disrupt any environmental hormones.
Under the SierraGlow program, all cars will be warranted against disintegration of the Glassglow layer for three years. You only require one application for a shine that will last for years. Every application will come with a serial number and proof of warranty for authentication purpose.
For a limited time only, all sgCarMart users will enjoy 20 percent discount when you "LIKE" SierraGlow on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sierra-Glow-Singapore/263732093727437). For more information on their services and products, please visit http://www.sierraglow.sg/.
The Car Paint Solution
Cars are expensive. To protect our investment, we make sure our car is in good running order by regularly taking it to the workshop for tune-ups, oil changes and repairs. We also spend a lot of money and time to ensure that our cars are in 'showroom condition'. We wash and wax it - really wanting it to shine, to sparkle and to be noticed. Unfortunately, in taking care of both the paint and the shine, we often cause damage and deteriorate the sparkle.
The Elements and Car Wax
The quality of the shine will, naturally, affect the overall presentation of the car. Obviously, it is the paint that is most exposed to harsh environmental elements. The damages to paint from rain that is acidic, dust particles that stick to the car surface, and UV rays which speed up oxidation are real. These elements can ruin paint and shine quickly if one doesn't protect the paint. Most car owners' solution to maintaining the shine turns out to cause even more damage.
The non-solution: Wax
Considering that we all know the damage of acid rain, dust and sun, many will wax their car once every couple of months. A good wash or polish does make the car shine, but it can also speed up the damage to the paint.
Conventional waxing, as the name suggests, heavily utilises paraffin to give the shine. However, the mono-polymer substance is susceptible to heat and is dissolvable in water, hence, greatly reducing its durability, especially in our tropics.
Paraffin used in car wax not only contains abrasive particles, but also the oily-wax attracts dust particles. The wax on your car surface allows the dust to sit in and stay on the car. And when we wash our cars, we swirl the small, gritty, sharp dust particles into our clear coat causing micro-scratches to the paintwork.
Cars are expensive. To protect our investment, we make sure our car is in good running order by regularly taking it to the workshop for tune-ups, oil changes and repairs. We also spend a lot of money and time to ensure that our cars are in 'showroom condition'. We wash and wax it - really wanting it to shine, to sparkle and to be noticed. Unfortunately, in taking care of both the paint and the shine, we often cause damage and deteriorate the sparkle.
The Elements and Car Wax
The quality of the shine will, naturally, affect the overall presentation of the car. Obviously, it is the paint that is most exposed to harsh environmental elements. The damages to paint from rain that is acidic, dust particles that stick to the car surface, and UV rays which speed up oxidation are real. These elements can ruin paint and shine quickly if one doesn't protect the paint. Most car owners' solution to maintaining the shine turns out to cause even more damage.
The non-solution: Wax
Considering that we all know the damage of acid rain, dust and sun, many will wax their car once every couple of months. A good wash or polish does make the car shine, but it can also speed up the damage to the paint.
Conventional waxing, as the name suggests, heavily utilises paraffin to give the shine. However, the mono-polymer substance is susceptible to heat and is dissolvable in water, hence, greatly reducing its durability, especially in our tropics.
Paraffin used in car wax not only contains abrasive particles, but also the oily-wax attracts dust particles. The wax on your car surface allows the dust to sit in and stay on the car. And when we wash our cars, we swirl the small, gritty, sharp dust particles into our clear coat causing micro-scratches to the paintwork.
Many car polish companies apply the polish/wax with high-speed buffers leaving swirl marks. These slight cuts into the clear coat now become micro-ridges that the dust and acidic rain can settle onto the surface with the help of the oily- wax to hold them.
Then, when we polish again, we are rubbing the wax with microscopic dust particles back onto the paint. As a result, this causes more swirls, lines and cuts. After several waxes, your paint work will be damaged. Because of this damage, your car can only look good and shine if you have a thick coat of wax on the paint. As the wax wears off, your car will lose its shine and the paint will start to rapidly oxidise.
The Alternative: Glass coating
Using other alternatives such as glass coating can prove to be better than waxing. Glass coating paint protection is gaining popularity, as it is more efficient in protecting a car's paintwork and lasts much longer than wax.
The protection composite used in this type of product contains silica, a chemical compound that is known for its tough physical qualities. Found naturally in sand and quartz, the substance forms a thin, transparent layer on paint surfaces, which immunises the paint from oxidisation and provides protection from the environment's harsh elements.
However, the problem with these alternatives is that it is difficult to decide which product is the best because the glass coatings offered by various companies are not the same.
Then, when we polish again, we are rubbing the wax with microscopic dust particles back onto the paint. As a result, this causes more swirls, lines and cuts. After several waxes, your paint work will be damaged. Because of this damage, your car can only look good and shine if you have a thick coat of wax on the paint. As the wax wears off, your car will lose its shine and the paint will start to rapidly oxidise.
The Alternative: Glass coating
Using other alternatives such as glass coating can prove to be better than waxing. Glass coating paint protection is gaining popularity, as it is more efficient in protecting a car's paintwork and lasts much longer than wax.
The protection composite used in this type of product contains silica, a chemical compound that is known for its tough physical qualities. Found naturally in sand and quartz, the substance forms a thin, transparent layer on paint surfaces, which immunises the paint from oxidisation and provides protection from the environment's harsh elements.
However, the problem with these alternatives is that it is difficult to decide which product is the best because the glass coatings offered by various companies are not the same.
SierraGlow - Glass coating protection
One brand that utilises such paint protection technology is SierraGlow. As opposed to other products in the market, the company's offering - Glassglow - contains 95% Silica (one of the highest concentration in the market), which makes it comparatively more durable than those formed by other glass type coating materials. Besides providing extensive protection capabilities, the layer's high water and dirt repelling properties imply that owners will have an easier time cleaning up the car thereafter - a mild water bath will suffice for regular maintenance.
What is the difference?
SierraGlow is truly unique with its formula. Although the compound, Glassglow, is primarily silica, it is inert and inorganic. Why is this important? Organic materials, by definition, contain carbon, and carbon will react and interact with weather elements. So, acid rain, UV sunrays, bird dung or car shampoo will all interact with organic silica coatings. These compounds on the car paint will slowly deteriorate and dissipate. These organic compounds will need to be reapplied, and most companies selling these compounds will tell you to bring the car back every year or even 6 months for a "refinishing".
Unlike other companies, SierraGlow's Glassglow is 100% inorganic and has the highest concentration of 95% of silica in the market. Hence, it will not deteriorate as quick. Since its inorganic compound does not interact with the standard paint threats, GlassGlow stays on the car. Even after each wash, your car's shine will stay. It is, thus, vital to ask before you select: Is the compound organic or inorganic?
Advantages of using SierraGlow
One big advantage of using SierraGlow is not just their inorganic GlassGlow, but the compounds that they use to prepare your car for the GlassGlow application. They may spend 3 to 8 hours to complete the paint preparation, as any house owner knows, it is the foundation that is the most important and takes the longest to build. Before GlassGlow is applied, they thoroughly clean and buff the paint.
It is crucial to restore the surface to clean and smooth paint before applying GlassGlow. They use clay bars and the latest sponge or lamb's wool orbital buffers from Japan in preparing the paint. More notably, they use their own polishing/buffing compounds called TC Hard, TC Round, TC Combo, TC All or TC Finish. Each of these compounds is specially formulated for variety in paint hardness, the depth of surface scratches and general paint restoration.
One brand that utilises such paint protection technology is SierraGlow. As opposed to other products in the market, the company's offering - Glassglow - contains 95% Silica (one of the highest concentration in the market), which makes it comparatively more durable than those formed by other glass type coating materials. Besides providing extensive protection capabilities, the layer's high water and dirt repelling properties imply that owners will have an easier time cleaning up the car thereafter - a mild water bath will suffice for regular maintenance.
What is the difference?
SierraGlow is truly unique with its formula. Although the compound, Glassglow, is primarily silica, it is inert and inorganic. Why is this important? Organic materials, by definition, contain carbon, and carbon will react and interact with weather elements. So, acid rain, UV sunrays, bird dung or car shampoo will all interact with organic silica coatings. These compounds on the car paint will slowly deteriorate and dissipate. These organic compounds will need to be reapplied, and most companies selling these compounds will tell you to bring the car back every year or even 6 months for a "refinishing".
Unlike other companies, SierraGlow's Glassglow is 100% inorganic and has the highest concentration of 95% of silica in the market. Hence, it will not deteriorate as quick. Since its inorganic compound does not interact with the standard paint threats, GlassGlow stays on the car. Even after each wash, your car's shine will stay. It is, thus, vital to ask before you select: Is the compound organic or inorganic?
Advantages of using SierraGlow
One big advantage of using SierraGlow is not just their inorganic GlassGlow, but the compounds that they use to prepare your car for the GlassGlow application. They may spend 3 to 8 hours to complete the paint preparation, as any house owner knows, it is the foundation that is the most important and takes the longest to build. Before GlassGlow is applied, they thoroughly clean and buff the paint.
It is crucial to restore the surface to clean and smooth paint before applying GlassGlow. They use clay bars and the latest sponge or lamb's wool orbital buffers from Japan in preparing the paint. More notably, they use their own polishing/buffing compounds called TC Hard, TC Round, TC Combo, TC All or TC Finish. Each of these compounds is specially formulated for variety in paint hardness, the depth of surface scratches and general paint restoration.
These compounds are unique and not sold on the open market as they were specifically designed for SierraGlow and its GlassGlow application.
In SierraGlow's inventory are additional great car care products which also boast extraordinary cutting edge technology, namely the SierraWash and SierraBead. For instance, SierraWash is a car washing agent with a neutral pH value to ensure that there is no 'chemical attack' on the paintwork.
SierraBead on the other hand, maintains a high water paint surface runoff, hence, reducing the occurrence of water spots, and renewing the glow and water repellence of Glassglow. In addition, SierraBead works well with all colours, and is suitable for use on different materials such as glass, aluminium and galvanised steel.
While setting its emphasis strongly on product development to ensure maximum efficiency, SierraGlow's products are also environmentally friendly. They do not contain any volatile organic compound (VOC) and do not disrupt any environmental hormones.
Under the SierraGlow program, all cars will be warranted against disintegration of the Glassglow layer for three years. You only require one application for a shine that will last for years. Every application will come with a serial number and proof of warranty for authentication purpose.
For a limited time only, all sgCarMart users will enjoy 20 percent discount when you "LIKE" SierraGlow on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sierra-Glow-Singapore/263732093727437). For more information on their services and products, please visit here.
In SierraGlow's inventory are additional great car care products which also boast extraordinary cutting edge technology, namely the SierraWash and SierraBead. For instance, SierraWash is a car washing agent with a neutral pH value to ensure that there is no 'chemical attack' on the paintwork.
SierraBead on the other hand, maintains a high water paint surface runoff, hence, reducing the occurrence of water spots, and renewing the glow and water repellence of Glassglow. In addition, SierraBead works well with all colours, and is suitable for use on different materials such as glass, aluminium and galvanised steel.
While setting its emphasis strongly on product development to ensure maximum efficiency, SierraGlow's products are also environmentally friendly. They do not contain any volatile organic compound (VOC) and do not disrupt any environmental hormones.
Under the SierraGlow program, all cars will be warranted against disintegration of the Glassglow layer for three years. You only require one application for a shine that will last for years. Every application will come with a serial number and proof of warranty for authentication purpose.
For a limited time only, all sgCarMart users will enjoy 20 percent discount when you "LIKE" SierraGlow on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sierra-Glow-Singapore/263732093727437). For more information on their services and products, please visit here.