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Based on positive online reviews (should realise that some of them are probably fake), I engaged ceramic works to coat my front windshield and bonnet. They claimed to use a brand called kubebond. Alas, it was a huge mistake! In less than a year, the windshield coating lost its effectiveness. Even at 80km/h, the water droplets still cling to the windshield. Also, ugly water spots start to appear on the windshield. The paint coating also sucks! Mud stains which were cleaned off within an hour still left marks on the bonnet. Their pricing is on the high side compared to other detailers, but their products are so shitty! A word of advice - choose your detailer carefully. Don’t just look at online reviews because a lot of them are fake anyway.

We are a group of students who are currently carrying out a research project on how we can improve car coatings. We would like find out from car owners, what they feel can be improved and what the general market is like. That being said we really will appreciated if you could help us fill in this short 5 minute survey as it will really help us out. Thank You. https://forms.gle/9Pa4XN1FkwJzrSW38

Hi Guys, Im getting my new ride with free ceramic coating done by Zertona from the AD. Still deciding whether to go for it as i had tested 2 different company for my previous rides before. Not very impressed and very disappointed in the previous experiences from some "famous" brand. Any guys have tried Zertona services before or gotten the same coating fro m their AD? Appreciate inputs and feedbacks TYVM!

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/self-disinfecting-coating-that-lasts-for-3-months-applied-to-all-hdb-lift-buttons?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=STFB&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1585822526 SINGAPORE - Residents in Housing Board flats who have been using their keys or other objects to prod lift buttons during the coronavirus outbreak can now set their minds at ease, as a self-disinfecting coating that lasts for three months has been applied to buttons in all HDB lifts as well as lift lobbies in Singapore. The coating, called sdst, kills bacteria, viruses and fungi upon contact and remains in place even with repeated scrubbing and cleaning, as chemical bonding agents help it to adhere tightly to surfaces at a molecular level. It is sprayed on surfaces in liquid form like regular disinfectants, and is safe on human skin. Teams from Singapore's 16 town councils applied the coating in lifts over the past two weeks following a donation of 650 litres of sdst by the Changi Airport Group's (CAG) philanthropic arm Changi Foundation. This amount was found to be sufficient to coat all 1.5 million lift buttons in Singapore's 26,000 HDB lifts. Dr Teo Ho Pin, coordinating chairman of the 15 People's Action Party town councils, noted on Thursday (April 2) that a large proportion of Singapore's population - around 3.2 million - lives in HDB flats, and that lift buttons are one of the most frequently touched components in housing estates. Asked if there are plans to roll out the coating to other public areas, Dr Teo said: "We know that residents have been very concerned and we are focusing on high-risk surfaces such as lift buttons for a start. So let's see how effective this solution is." Now that the coating is in place, he added, residents should avoid continuing to press lift buttons with hard objects like keys, as this could scrape the coating off. Sdst is manufactured in the United States and has been approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency. CAG has been using the coating for frequently touched surfaces in Changi Airport such as lift buttons, touch screens and trolley handles since February. "One of the challenges that our cleaning partners and staff face is that you can step up training and increase the frequency (of cleaning), but there's always an exposure time between cleaning when someone can come in and contaminate the surface," said CAG airport operations management managing director Jayson Goh. "So the good thing about this coating is that it creates a protective shield over the surface, and this was something that we wanted to extend nationwide with the help of the town councils."

Russian Guys Coat A Car With Liquid Styrofoam And It Actually Looks Pretty Good Any Russian spraypainting workshop bosses or paint protection boss here in Singapore? 😂

Come over and join us at our #STEK Paint Protection Film booth at The Cars at Expo 2019. Find out and understand more about our Paint Protection films and stand a chance to walk away with awesome prizes & promotion packages. See you on the 27 & 28 April 2019 (Saturday & Sunday) 10AM - 8PM, Singapore Expo Hall 4 & 5 FREE Admission

Hi guys searching to do coating to protect my car paint as well as make it look more glossy. Looking at ceramic coating but there are so many and so many prices I also don't know which one to go for! Please advise

Hi all, I am cross shopping between these 2 products. Sensha is about $840 (8 years warranty) and Ceramic Pro Gold package is $1660 (7 years warranty) What are your thought? Specifically, is there any difference in the coating technology? Should I go for the cheaper version? Thank you.

Hi all, last year my new car was coated (i paid over $1k for it) by one of the more reputable coating companies. Car was only 2 days old when it was coated. 6 months later, there were scratches on the boot surface, and water marks on boot, roof and bonnet. The applied hydrophobic effects on the windscreen is also gone. I sent the car back to touch up. Another 8 months later, I had to respray certain panels because I cannot take the scratches. Yup, some ppl scratched my car. But besides that, I have many lines near the door handle, and lines on the bonnet and boot. I've never put anything on them. The guy who repainted my car told me the water marks on my car very bad. I told him cos I park outdoor daily, thats why I know. I did coating to prevent, also cannot. I have to send it back to be re-coated. So after 1 year 2 months of ownership, I don't think I get what I paid for. Maybe coating is not suitable for people who park outdoors. Am I the only one who feels that coating was over-rated? Or it has limited capabilities when it comes to handling the harsh weather, especially for people who park outdoors. What could be a better solution? (besides clean the car everyday! haha)

A colleague of mine raved about this after he applied on his new car. Despite the good things, he did complained that he needed to use his polishing tool to remove the hardened layer on a small segment of the car body after he took too long to buff it away, which he shared was only about 1 minute. But other than that, if follow the instruction to the T and be very kiasu to buff it straight away after applying, it will be alright. So I read online on this product for awhile to know what I am getting myself into. Actually I have just paid $550 for a coating but I was not very satisfied with the finishing as its hydrophobic quality was not really great. And the more I read, the more I am impressed, especially with the many positive reviews posted. I knew that they can't be all false as my colleague's testimonial is real one. So subsequently I took the plunge to get it on Amazon, paying about $100 with delivery. But applying it took some effort as need to cater for curing time of 2 full days meaning must have good weather and able to do without car for at least a day. So when all the stars aligned, I manage to do it but met with a few hiccups. The day I applied leave it was cloudy and threatening to pour, and I manage to start only at about 2pm after the sky started clearing. As a result I worked till 830pm under insufficient light condition, and missed a few small spots as a result. Applying was straight forward enough. Just dab the small bottle of liquid onto 1 of the 10 cotton pads provided and wipe on the car body. Divide the car into about 10 panels and use a pad for each panel. After apply the coating on a panel, use a clean cloth to buff it off straight away. Sound easy and indeed quite easy to do. But as the liquid dry up very fast, the wiping off (buffing) must be done within 20sec else it will harden and will need to use polishing tools to remove it. Sound scary haha. The process started quite promisingly. I worked on the bonnet first. As the Vellfire bonnet is very small, doing it in 2 parts worked very well. But when it come to the 4 doors, that was when got headache. As Vellfire doors are huge, I should have divided into 3 panels but I was abit impatient and tried to do it under 2 panels. So when I finish applying the coating and got to doing buffing straight away, the time taken for the coating to dry was too long as started to harden causing hazy look to happen. I quickly hasten the buffing process and manage to reduce the damage. But can see a small fist-size hazy spot already. A bit sian, but I pressed on to do the rest of the car as no turning back already. As the instruction was not to apply on glass surface, I applied on all the plastic parts including bumpers also the wheels. The morning after, the car body felt smooth, unlike the $550 coating job I just did which is the norm. The smoothness is akin to doing waxing. I was quite relieve that it went well after checking the car, could see a few hazy spots but I have learnt to take it easy. Next time will do it better haha. It had been about 2 months since I applied the coating, and the hydrophobic effect still very strong as expected. And the car definitely feel more slick and washing is much more easy. Once you spray water, it will just rush down. The leaf blower will definitely be able to dry the car very quickly. On hindsight, I should have divided the bigger panels into more sub panels to do the coating, and get someone to help if possible. If one person apply the coating, and another do the buffing will be perfect. In the market under DIY category, I would think only Opti-gloss come close. I have applied it before. Comparatively easier to apply, but seems the effect not as strong as this ZR53 coating. But as this ZR53 is not so forgiving when it comes to application, Opti-gloss would be suitable for those doing it the first time. I will definitely buy this ZR53 again in few years time to redo the coating if I am still holding on to this ride haha.. Read up the reviews to understand more about the product if you keen to do. Bear in mind that if your car is not new, you will need to polish it first, else all the imperfections will be locked up for the next few years. But nonetheless there is still merit, as your car will be much easier to wash and will not get worse haha. Bottom line is that this Naisol ZR53 is definitely worth the effort if you want to protect the paint of your car but not willing to spend more than $100. You will agree that this is the best way to spend the $100 after doing it up haha. https://www.amazon.com/NASIOL-LOVE-PROTECT-ORIGINAL-Protection/dp/B0722MCBBT/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1532656848&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=zr53 https://www.nasiol.com/nasiol-zr53-nano-ceramic-coating

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Anyone have any good recommendations? Seems like i seldom use the wipers but yet have to apply the windscreen coating every 3-4 months.

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STEK’s Paint Protection Film combines best-in-class durability and clarity not previously available in the market. The only Company in the world to produce paint protection film with Hydrophobic, Self-healing, Anti-contamination, Anti-yellowing. No other conventional films will have such abilities or are limited to only having one functionality. In addition, the clear coat employs special elastomeric polymers that "self-heal" eliminating swirl marks and other fine scratches without having to do anything. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRj9zkUQ630 Our Product in Line: DYNOSHIELD, DYNOPRISM, DYNOMATT & DYNOCARBON DYNO-SERIES provides you with unparalleled top-coated paint protection film technology for those seeking the best-performing film on the market. Our nano-glass top coat is bonded to the film at a molecular level during manufacturing virtually eliminating the need for waxes or after-market top coatings. DYNOSERIES is unique in the market because of STEK's combination of an extremely hydrophobic top coating plus self-healing properties for correction of light surface scratches. Our top coat combined with UV-resistant anti-yellowing adhesives results in unmatched clarity and gloss plus improved puncture resistance. STEK- The best automotive paint protection available from one of the world's leading paint protection film manufacturers DYNO Advantages & Benefits: -Glossy Finish -Hydrophobic (Advanced water repelling properties) -Anti-Contamination (Easy to remove contaminants) -Fast Recovery (by heat or hot water) -Stain Resistant Warranty: DYNOseries paint protection film is warrantied against delamination, yellowing, bubbling and cracking. ****************************************************************************************************** Talk to our Paint Protection Specialist Today! Authorised #STEK Dealer - For Singapore Mobile: +65 8161 0131 Email: [email protected] Website: www.newagepolish.sg

Hi all, I tried to search but could not find any thread on this. May I ask if anyone of the members here have tried this Pika Pika rain glass coating on their cars before? Saw this on their website and looks quite good. I heard from my colleague tried on his car and it can last quite some time. https://pikarain.asia

Hello, my house be hitting 5 years mark next year, thinking of redoing some simple works to make it look as new and cosy. Epoxy flake coating, anyone did this for their toilet or kitchen? was told the price range from 4k to 5k . Momento painting, thinking of add this on the living room, making it more featured. please share your reviews.

Hey Guys, Are you all fans of glass coating? I love the rain drops flying away effect with one! I'm currently using Glaco because its roll on applicator is easier to use than the Rain-X in a bottle. I feel they both have similar results. Please share what you are using? Also, any more permanent solutions? I currently have to re-apply every month. So many PPS services here but I don't see much talk about having hydrophobic glass!

Paint correction is also known as swirl mark removal, machine polishing or buffing. The definition of paint correction is the removal of all imperfections in paintwork, such as scratches, water marks, dried bug remains and fading to reproduce an as new condition or better. The process is undertaken by a professional detailer or someone with quite a few years experience in understanding how the structure of paint is applied on a vehicle. It involves the use of a machine polisher, a selection of abrasive compounds and an assortment of buffing pads, together with regular checks with a paint depth gauge whilst polishing, to keep record of exactly how much paint is being abraded away. Why Consider Paint Correction? A car’s paint has to endure a lot of challenges thrown up by the environment ·Traffic grime and grit · Tree sap, industrial fallout, bird muck, dead bugs · Road Tar ·Water spots (Rain-waterspots) ·People brushing against the car with their clothing or bags ·Poor machine or hand polishing techniques ·Cheap and nasty car washes Sadly all of these things can leave the finish of a car looking less than perfect and at worst, dull, faded and covered in light scratches, swirls and other marring. Those things detract from your car’s appearance and ultimately reduce its value. Will Removed Marks Reappear? NO. Any marring is permanently removed by our paint correction techniques, so the marks cannot reappear. New marks may appear over time (we can’t stop future scratches), but we’ll provide you with free simple advice to help limit future damage caused by wrong technique of washing and making sure you keep the paintwork in top condition all year round. At NEW AGE POLISH our services are designed around you. We provide car care packages to suit your needs, so that we are able to polish your car whenever you feel it is needed. To book your car paint correction service or to find out more, contact us at +65 81610131 today.

Paint Protection (PPS) coating such as ceramic coating/glass coating comes with 3-5 years warranty protection. Is maintenance needed annually or after 3 year? Or if it a apply and forget coating? Anyone send his car back to recoat annually and etc? I use to do that for car wash. What are your views, thoughts and advise? Necessary or waste of money?

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Tested, Approved, Verified, Certified by SGS Car detailing products from the common market always claim their product has film thickness, but the coating is barely visible by naked eye, therefore, everyone can do their own ultra-marketing. To assure our quality to our customer, we brought KubeBond Diamond 9H to SGS to do the thickness measurement, they also informed us that, normal film thickness measurement tools are not capable to measure any film below 10µm, by contrast, you must measure it with Optical Microscope and magnify the specimen 1000 times. This information blows a lot of bluff on the market. Optical Microscope test reports from SGS indicated that, 5 layers of Diamond 9H average thickness on the panel is 3µm, which is anti-graffiti ready; specimen of 10 layers Diamond 9H reached 6µm is already scratch resist. Achieve with KubeBond-Nano Ceramic Coating OFFICIAL COATING TESTING ☑ Pencil Hardness JISK5400 (1990) - Above 9H ☑ Alkali Resistance Test ☑ Acid Resistance Test ☑ Salt- Water Resistance Test KubeBond Products has been tested by "SGS" - A world's leading Inspection, Verification, Testing and Certification Company. Recognized as the global benchmark for Quality and Integrity ISO 9001 Certified -An International standard that specifies requirements for a quality management System (QMS). REACH Compliance - European Union address the production and use of chemical substances, and potential impacts on both human health and the environment. Industries' regulations like REACH are constantly changing and add new items into compliance's every years, to assure our quality and safety to our customer, choose nanotech laboratory maintain high quality initiative; every year we bring our product to a global trusted SGS, renew all certifications. For official reports, please visit New Age Polish Wind Drag Certification (Latest) The nature is full of examples of structures, materials and surfaces whose traits can be exploited for commercial application. Back in the 1990 Inspired by slippery sharkskin, the Airbus tested aircraft coating, in order to improve aerodynamic, despite many difficulties, the end result is promising but not yet sophisticated CHOOSE NanoTech has developed a specialized motorsport coating, when it cured, its molecular density and nanostructure could reduce the drag by lower the surface energy. As a low-drag coating system, our coating system could increase the aerodynamic performance in motorsport with the drag reduction up to 5 percent. Tested by NCKU ASTRC Wind Tunnel Lab, the national research facility which is coordinated and responsible for the wind factor of Taipei 101.

KubeBond Full Range Coating Solutions Products CHOOSE NanoTech has developed a line of KubeBond coating solutions for the professional auto detailing. The key factor of the KubeBond is the Revolution Bonding Technology, which has excellent bonding strength with the coated surface forming a hard cubic ceramic layer. It protects surfaces from damaging contaminants and harsh chemicals, the hydrophobic effect makes it easy-to-clean. and keep dust and dirt harder adhesion to, without affecting the look or feel of it. KubeBond can be applied on various surfaces in a car , such as metal, glass, leather, textile, wood, plastic, rubber, which allows our customers to improve the performance of their products drastically. KubeBond Products: KUBEBOND DIAMOND 9H (PERMANENT BOND) KUBEBOND DIAMOND PLUS (FOR DIAMOND 9H MAINTENANCE) KUBEBOND NANO X (DURABILITY UP TO 12 MONTHS) KUBEBOND GLASSSHIELD (FOR EXTERIOR GLASS PROTECTION) KUBEBOND LEATHERSHIELD (FOR LEATHER PROTECTION) KUBEBOND NU INTERIOR (FOR INTERIOR RUBBER / PLASTIC PROTECTION) KUBEBOND FABRICSHIELD (FOR FABRIC / TEXTILE PROTECTION) KUBEBOND GERMSHIELD (BACTERIA DISINFECTANT) ✴Hardness scale of 9H & above ✴Revolution Bonding Technology ✴Super-Hydrophobic ✴ Anti-Graffiti ✴ Advanced Chemical Resistance ✴Oxidation & Corrosion Resistant ✴Temperature resistance ✴ UV protection ✴High Glossy Shine; retains colour ✴Self Cleaning Effect ✦Tested & Certified by SGS ✦ISO Certified ✦REACH Compliance ✦Wind Drag Reduction Tested NEW AGE POLISH PTE LTD AUTHORIZED APPROVED APPLICATOR Our advantages: RBT - Revolution Bonding Technology There are some solutions providing hydrophobic effect and surface protection, but soon they will be wear off due to lack of bonding strength, once they worn off from the surface, as the result, the substrate lost the protect that it should have, like a tree without tree bark. Revolution Bonding Technology provides superior coating bonding strength, this bonding strength is not simply physical viscosity, but through chemical bonding between moisture in the air, liquid glass and the material of substrate, forming up cubic matrix structure during the curing process, it will tied up with surface permanently and the bonding strength is so high that even the smooth, glossy glass surface can be banded together. This bonding strength will not decay and wear off in time, like the Tatoo, with this technology, CHOOSE NanoTech coating solution provide the substrate ultimate protection permanently. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dkrzZamQxk KUBEBOND DIAMOND 9H (PERMANENT BOND) KubeBond Diamond 9H Ceramic glass coating is the revolutionary product that create a superior layer to keep car surfaces strong and shiny, just like a diamond. Also known as " Liquid Diamond", this 9H ceramic coating simply transforms from a transparent liquid to a transparent 9H pencil-hardness glass film when applied on surfaces. All it takes is just one application and proper maintenance. A permanent nano-ceramic coating that gives the best protection and excellent resistance against water, weather & temperature. KubeBond Diamond 9H is a Permanent nano-ceramic coating, Hard Cubic layer gives the best protection, Excellent resistance against water, weather & temperature, High glossy shine; retains colour , Protect against scratches, damaging substances & harsh chemicals, Hardness scale of 9H and above. ✔ Permanent Protection ✔ Anti-Scratch by 9H Hardness ✔ Enable Easy-to-clean Surface ✔ Super Hydrophobic effect ✔ Anti - Graffiti ✔ Excellent weather Resistance ✔ UV & Thermal Resistance ✔ High Gloss & Color Renew KubeBond Products has been tested by "SGS" - A world's leading Inspection, Verification, Testing and Certification Company. Recognized as the global benchmark for Quality and Integrity. ISO 9001 Certified -An International standard that specifies requirements for a quality management System (QMS). REACH Compliance - European Union address the production and use of chemical substances, and potential impacts on both human health and the environment. KUBEBOND NANO X (DURABILITY UP TO 12 MONTHS) KubeBond NanoX a high gloss finishing with a strong protection layer that lasts up to 12 months and excellent resistance against water, weather & temperature. Just one application transforms all the paintwork into a shiny surface that is resistance to all weather conditions. This is a result of the ceramic molecular net of the coating that enables a strong protection and creates a surface that stays clean for a longer period. ✔ Strong protection as a result of its ceramic molecular net ✔ Up to 12 months protection ✔ Repels water - hydrophobic effect ✔ Surface become easy to clean ✔ Excellent resistance to weather, UV & Temperature ✔ Giving a High Gloss finishing KubeBond Products has been tested by "SGS" - A world's leading Inspection, Verification, Testing and Certification Company. Recognized as the global benchmark for Quality and Integrity. ISO 9001 Certified -An International standard that specifies requirements for a quality management System (QMS). REACH Compliance - European Union address the production and use of chemical substances, and potential impacts on both human health and the environment. KUBEBOND GLASSSHIELD (FOR EXTERIOR GLASS PROTECTION) KubeBond GlassShield a Strong, transparent finishing that repels water to keep your windows & windshields clear, even in thunderstorms. GlassShield Keeps the glass surfaces sparkling and easy to maintain. With no visible finishing after application, it's like a protective layer. It increase the visibility during raining day as when the rain contacts to the glass surfaces it become beads and roll down off the glasses, hence it increases your visibility when you are driving. Activation of the front wiper will also be reduce. ✔ Strong Protection as a result of its ceramic molecular net ✔ Excellent hydrophobic effect ✔ Surface becomes easy to clean ✔ Excelllent resistance to weather, UV & temperature ✔ Transparent Finishing KubeBond Products has been tested by "SGS" - A world's leading Inspection, Verification, Testing and Certification Company. Recognized as the global benchmark for Quality and Integrity. ISO 9001 Certified -An International standard that specifies requirements for a quality management System (QMS). REACH Compliance - European Union address the production and use of chemical substances, and potential impacts on both human health and the environment. KUBEBOND LEATHERSHIELD (FOR LEATHER PROTECTION) KubeBond LeatherShield protects your leather surface for a longer period of time with a strong protective layer that helps keep it soft, repels water and lets you maintain it effortlessly. Having with a clean, soft-touch leather seats. ✔ Strong protection as a result of its ceramic molecular net ✔ leather become easy to clean ✔ Repels water - super hydrophobic effect ✔ Contain No Wax ✔ Keeps leather Soft KubeBond Products has been tested by "SGS" - A world's leading Inspection, Verification, Testing and Certification Company. Recognized as the global benchmark for Quality and Integrity. ISO 9001 Certified -An International standard that specifies requirements for a quality management System (QMS). REACH Compliance - European Union address the production and use of chemical substances, and potential impacts on both human health and the environment.