What is the Graphene Coating?
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As the advances in paint protection technology excels from year to year, there always seems to be a new contender to claim the best car coating title. Recently, if you have been paying attention to the car detailing industry, there is now the new “Graphene Coating” specifically engineered for maximal gloss and hardness for your car. Although this seems to be a relatively new concept, and this may be the first time this has been introduced to you, the technology behind graphene has been an extensive one.
It is no surprise that the Graphene Coating is taking the car world by storm as the best protection out there and soon to be offered as the norm for many professional car detailers and installers. So, what is the hype all about? Let us dive into it right now!
Where Graphene Meets the Automotive Industry
Graphene is the world’s toughest material, popular for strengthening the designs of composite compounds. Graphene has showcased extensive use to boost tensile strength across many industries, whether it would be aviation, steel or so on – the benefits, and utility is obvious. Being a carbon-based material amalgamated with the presence of oxygen capabilities, means that graphene oxide can be seamlessly disperse into organic solvents, water, and polymer matrixes. This allows it to perform as a flexible filler, like that of a polymer sealant to masks blemishes and give off that exuberant flawless finish.
Ceramic Vs Graphene Coatings
Your typical Ceramic coating is comprised of Silica Oxide (SiO2) as the primary ingredient. One disadvantage for ceramic coatings, silica oxide and quartz coatings are their susceptibility to developing water spots, which is a likely cause due to neglection. Graphene claims to reduce heat on the surface of your paint so that water spotting is much less likely when compared to ceramic coatings. The reason behind this is because heat is arguably the most common culprit for contaminants to aggressively etch through the clear coat. Once you eliminate heat, you improve your odds off improved longevity.
Due to Graphene’s chemical honeycomb structure and chemical properties, it is able to offer excellent hydrophobicity in the form of high-water contact angles when it makes contact with water, let alone rain. This means any moisture in any amount will slide off much easier, leaving a lower risk of any water calcifying and leaving deposits to bake on the surface, leading to etching and stubborn water spot staining.
Although not a huge selling factor, Graphene does boast both electrical and thermal conductivity, claiming to a degree of “anti-static’ potential, which in summary, allows it repel dust effectively. This is a huge bonus for those who park their car outdoor and exposed to the environmental elements all-year round.
Benefits
* Anti-static properties for repelling dust particles
* Water-spot prevention and reduction enhanced.
* Super Durable with Around 5 Years
* Excellent Chemical Resistance
* Advanced Hardness for Great Protection
So, there you have it, Graphene Coatings in a nutshell as one of the most reputable forms of car paint protection out there. If we had a recommendation, using a Professional such as Schmicko, to install is crucial to achieving the best results possible as much can go wrong if not properly applied.
