Heavy-duty graphene and SiO2 protection NEW GRAPHENE TECH OFFERS NEXT-GENERATION PAINT PROTECTION FOR ENTHUSIAST CARS AND HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS yatt Machine Tools, proudly New Zealandowned, is now offering the Renegade Graphene + Ceramic line, the first graphene detailing kit designed with car enthusiasts, truck enthusiasts, and heavy-duty vehicles in mind. While many spray coatings and waxes wear off after only one wash and a few weeks, this product can last up to one year. “These products will make it easier to clean your vehicle with routine washes, and add gloss and depth that will leave your paint looking like new,” says Wyatt’s operations manager, Mark Wyatt. So what’s the deal with graphene? Graphene is a single layer of carbon molecules that can be easily dispersed in organic solvents, water, and polymer matrixes, an ideal property that adds its legendary strength to polish formulations. It surpasses ‘ceramic’ coatings, which use silicon dioxide (SiO2), better known as quartz. While silicon dioxide also adds a tough coating that forces water to bead effectively, it doesn’t shed the water as well on horizontal surfaces. That can leave water spots — the residue of the water beads’ mineral content — when surfaces dry out. The tight honeycomb structure in the graphene bond makes the coating significantly more water repellent, as
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well as tougher. Graphene + Ceramic Spray Coating — one-year protection Renegade’s Graphene + Ceramic Spray coating is a one-year sprayable coating engineered with SiO2, carnauba, plus graphene dispersion. This spray combines extreme hydrophobic properties with enhanced gloss, UV, and water spot protection as well as minor scratch resistance. It was formulated with both professional detailers and car enthusiasts in mind. Renegade Wash lasts up to one year Renegade’s Ceramic Wash + Graphene was engineered to provide the best protection of any soap on the market. It contains a proprietary blend of SiO2 emulsions, graphene, and other premium surfactants that provide cleaning ability, protection, and shine to your vehicle’s surface. Results may vary depending on climate and mileage, but protection can last from six months to a year.
improved gloss, scratch and UV resistance, as well as reduction in water spotting. Where to start — Alcohol Prep Spray To get the best result from the new coatings, it’s vital to start with a clean substrate. Renegade’s Alcohol Prep Spray was engineered to remove residue, oils, surface contaminants, waxes, and fillers making it ideal for prepping paint in preparation for a wax, polish, or ceramic coating. For more than 40 years Wyatt Machine Tools has imported and distributed power tools, collision repair equipment, and surface finishing products to trade professionals throughout New Zealand. Wyatt Machine Tools understands that maximising productivity is crucial to maintaining workshop profits and it is committed to selling only top-performing and competitively priced equipment and consumable products. Wyatt stocks and represents Rupes, Car-O-Liner, Farécla, ProForm, Smirdex, Eco Touch, EN Chemicals, OMCN, and many more quality brands. For more information see www.wyatt.co.nz, or call 09 525 1000 for expert advice.
Graphene + Ceramic Wax This product combines the new school with the old school method of applying protection by hand or machine. This wax will seal and protect your paint with improved contact angle beading,
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