We keep hearing the word silicon, silica, silane, quartz and ceramic. So today I hope to create a better understanding of these terminologies and if you like to dwell deeper in, into the world of polysiloxanes. Silicon (Si) Silicon is a chemical element, one of the 97 natural building blocks from which our minerals are …
Recently a detailer in Ukraine who frequently performs harsh tests on coatings did an interesting test. 8 coatings from different companies were collected and it was subjected to the alkaline wash and water spot resistance: Brand GYN Mhs (2 layers) Brand CP UK (2 layers) IGL Ecocoat Quartz (2 layers) *in this test, it is only effectively 1 layer* …
This page has been revised Nov 5, 2018 to better reflect current information. IGL Coatings launched our flagship 10H hardness coating, Kenzo, during SEMA Show 2015. Result above was after 6 months with zero refresher or topper. KENZO is the first of its kind to contain 100% solid silica coating that feels as smooth as …
Iron and steel rust when they come into contact with water and oxygen. They rust faster in salty water or acid rain. We call this process oxidation and aluminium oxidises also. Now here comes the confusing part. Aluminium corrodes but it does not rust. Rust refers only to iron and steel corrosion. When iron oxidise the color …
It’s a cold winter, so cold, it would turn Frosty the snowman’s nose blue. As you wake up from your warm sheets, you look out the window at the pile of white fresh snow that’s covering your car. You can barely see the windows. All bundled up and your hands now three times the size …