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Abrasives
Used in polishes to mechanically remove oxidation
and smooth the edges of fine scratches and swirl
marks thereby reducing or removing their
appearance. Abrasives used are made of
aluminum silicate or kaolin clay. Polishes
vary in polishing strength based on the percentage
of abrasive (by weight) is contained in the
product.
Bitumen A tar-like substance used to
repave roads. Typically referred to as tar.
Brake
Pitting Term
given to balls of brake dust that etch into the
surface of wheels. Remove with a specialized
wheel cleaner that is non-acidic such as WHEEL
WAX GUARD
Carnauba
Obtained from the leaves of the carnauba palm
found in the forests of South America and used
primarily in waxes as the main source of
protection. Carnauba in its purest
form is very hard and brittle. Carnauba goes
through a process of being mixed with petroleum
solvents to soften it so that it can be easily
applied. .
Clay A natural earth element which was
utilized beginning in the early part of the
1900’s to remove overspray contaminants such as
paint overspray, rail dust and encrusted sap from
the paintwork of cars. Contrary to popular
belief, clay not remove oxidation or enhance depth
and gloss which is the purpose of paintwork
polish. Use once or twice a year in conjunction
with your polishing and wax regimen to remove
contaminants in the paintwork that polishes can
not remove.
Cleaner
A term used to describe a very mild polish which
doesn’t rely on abrasives to reduce oxidation
and swirl marks. Instead, it relies
primarily on chemical cleaners (solvents) to clean
paintwork surface.
Cleaner-wax A very mild polish which
contains wax. Cleaner-waxes are a one-step
solution to cleaning and protecting the paintwork
surface. They specialize in cleaning new and
well-maintained paintwork finishes that do not
have a lot of surface defects or blemishes such as
swirl marks and heavy oxidation.
Clear
Coat Clear non-pigmented paint usually made of
polyurethane (PU). Clear Coat is applied as
a second coat over a base coat of pigmented paint
in two-stage paint finishes—commonly referred as
‘base coat/clear coat’ finishes. Clear
coat contains UV inhibitors. Contrary to
popular belief, clear coat is not maintenance-free
and does degrade like pigmented paint due to UV
rays and acid rain. Therefore it needs to be
polished on a regular basis to maintain depth,
gloss, and longevity to keep the original
‘wet-look’ finish.
Compound
A highly abrasive form of polish. Also known
as cutting polishes, compounds can come in the
form of liquid or paste depending on manufacturer.
Used primarily for heavily oxidized paintwork.
Cosmoline
A grease applied to vehicles prior to transport to
inhibit rust formation on exterior metal parts.
While vehicles are cleaned at points of
distribution before delivery to dealers, traces of
cosmoline may seep out of exterior trim crevices.
Cured Paint Refers to paint that is
applied at either the factory (original finish) or
a refinishing paint/body shop and is 30 days or
older.
Finished
Leather
The process of applying a clear coat finish on
natural leather to offer the long life durability.
Leather is dyed, coated and embossed with a
leather grain pattern for a natural looking
finish. The majority of leather goods in the
automotive and non-automotive industry are
finished. Use tt Leather
Care which is specifically
formulated for the treatment of finished leather.
Fresh
Paint
A term referring to new paint applied in the
factory or paint and body shop and is 30 days old
or less. It is not recommended to apply a
wax or polymer acrylic finish on fresh paint until
after the 30 day period when it has become dry
(cured paint).
Gel
Coat A
fiber applied to marine vehicles that comprise of
glass-fiber reinforced plastic. Gel coats
can be polished safely polished and waxed with
5 polish.
Glaze
A polish that is safe for use on fresh paint
surfaces (paint that is less than 30 days old).
Glazes do not contain additives such as silicone
that can alter the finish of a freshly painted
surface. Glazes
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Lacquer
Usually refers to older paints prior to
water-based paints used today. Lacquer
paints, which are high in petroleum solvents, was
used prior to environmental regulations limited
the use of lacquer finishes.
Layering
A term recently given to the practice of applying
multiple layers of semi-permanent acrylic polymer
sealants. While this may be possible for
acrylic sealants, .
Lubricant
a substance such as a grease which reduces
friction, heat, and wear when introduced as a film
between solid surfaces.
Microfiber
A fiber consisting of polyester fibers that are
finer than hair or silk. The most common
application of microfiber is in the vehicle care
industry where microfiber towels are used
extensively for the refinishing of paintwork and
general cleaning/maintenance. Microfiber
towels are a blend of microfiber and polyamide
(Nylon). Polyamide is a fiber that has a
high capacity of absorption.
Microfiber towels, will not scratch paintwork
surfaces (not considering the influence of scratch
inducing elements that might become trapped in the
microfibers), resistant to oils and chemicals,
wash very easily, have extreme longevity and are
mildew resistant.
Due to the latest craze in discovery of microfiber
towels, a wave of microfiber manufacturers have
entered the market. Unfortunately, not all
microfiber products are made to high standards due
to massive consumer demand and countless
manufacturers wishing to take advantage of this
opportunity. To avoid purchasing inferior
microfiber products, choose a quality microfiber
towel from a reputable source. Shiny Ride
offers only the finest quality microfiber
towels with a thick, plush nap surface for
scratch prevention and maximum performance.
Oxidation
A process which takes place in nature where
oxygen breaks down the composition of both organic
and synthetic compounds thereby causing it to age.
Oxidation is the reason why paintwork dulls and
loses its gloss. Componds
remove the oxidation and as a result restore gloss
and depth.
Polish:
a liquid cleaner that contains abrasives to smooth
paint and remove oxidation, conditioners and oils
to enhance gloss and depth.
Polymer:
literally means two small molecules attached to
form a large molecule. In broader terms, it
means ‘synthetic’. Polymers cover a wide
variety of products. In the case of car care
products it can refer to polymer acrylics,
polymers In each case, the polymer means
‘man-made’.
Silicone:
A natural Earth element which comes in a variety
of forms for varying purposes. As an
ingredient in automotive application, it is used
in polishes and waxes to make application and
removal easy. Also enhances gloss,
water-resistance, and durability.
Single-stage
Paint:
consists of two coats of colored paint and does
not have a clear-coat applied. Used primarily on
older vehicles and still used on occasion on newer
vehicles.
Sulfur
an acidic compound found in egg and bird
droppings. If left on paintwork, sulfur can
permanently etch into the paintwork surface
causing permanent damage. Proper application
of wax can reduce the effects of sulfur etching
and extend the longevity of paint.
Surfactants
A detergent used in cleaning products such as
car shampoos and interior cleaners.
Surfactants come in a variety of qualities with
varying degrees of cleaning abilities.
Swirl
Mark
A circular scratch in the paintwork caused by a
variety of factors such as carwashes, abrasive
towels and washing applicators, and improper use
of machine applicators. Swirl marks can be
reduced in appearance or removed with our Compounds
Two-stage
Paint Also
referred as “base coat/clear coat”.
Consists of two coats of colored paint topped with
two coats of clear (non-pigmented) paint –
referred to as ‘clear coat’. Shiny Ride
polishes and waxes are designed to be used on
clear-coated paintwork finishes.
Unfinished Leather Leather
which is left in its natural state without the
application of a clear coat. Rarely found
today, unfinished leather must be maintained on a
regular basis with products utilizing natural oils
and organic feed.
Wax
comes in a variety of forms including organic such
as carnauba and paraffin and synthetic.
Waxes may contain silicone for easier application
and removal and enhanced shine. If applied
on a regular basis, waxes make washing and
cleaning of the paintwork easier as well as offer
protection from UV rays, acid rain and other
environmental influences.
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