You probably had seen many demonstration on paint protection coating on different Manufacturers or Detailers advertising their goodness of their product in Videos or pictures posted, particularly "Ceramic Coating" or "Glass Coating" products.    Almost every demonstration you seen looks amazing and convincing.    The question you should ask yourself is "Durability".  You can use wax or silicone spray to get the same results.  The most important research you need to make is real life Reviews and verification of reviews.    Too much Reviews are probably fake as company may pay and engage certain IT company to create those fake reviews from IT expert data collected or bots creation.  Even negative reviews may appear to be written by unscrupulous competitors to tarnish their competitors who are a threat to their business.  

The next most important verification to note is the reliability of the manufacturers or detailer using the products.    Many are from China made under OEM and has no technical data or proper Certification report.   Even if there are test reports available which are being paid for analysis, most do not have big industry customer to test and certify their product reliability in house before endorsing.    ToughGuard Nano Surface Coating technology has been truly and fully Certified and Endorsed by USSR Navy, MNCs Aviation Groups and the Marine Clubs and Yacht owners in different parts of the world since the past decades till now.    Moreover, the formulation had been improved in better adhesion and bonding though the negative ion charged and super nano technology with generous concentration inside the chemical substrates.

Ceramic or Glass Coating are nothing new in the market.   Since the day of Paint Protection Sealant and Coating decade ago,  these ingredients are the active ingredients inside the Sealants.    Even Teflon Coating for Automotive shine and gloss, the ceramic and glass substrates that contains silicone dioxide are the substrate that create the gloss and shine as Teflon will not coat shine but enhances the coating bonding thickness and toughness.  There are also many different forms of polymers that blended very well with the ceramic glass titanium and silicone dioxide liquid substrate as they crystallize after bonding unto the paint surfaces.   In nano technology, the particle of bonding, bond and built from the inside of paint micron pore from inside out, therefore creating a higher tensile strength compared to non nano types that only bond on the outer surfaces of the paint which may even peel off or crack.

The next myth and hype are those impressive shops with bright lighting with designer renovated ambience, nice brochure etc. to entice you that their product are unique and coating room are dust free.    I must admit that a dust free environment is very crucial and important for coating, because dust or dirt coated underneath the coating will not make good for your vehicle paint shine and cannot be remove once the coating crystallized unless with abrasive action by using compound and orbital buffering machine.   As such, your coating will also be removed and need to be recoated in a dust free area again.   In short, coating is not advisable to be coated outdoor or car park where dust and car carbon deposit flows in the air. 

Next is lighting.   While lighting are crucial for the technician to be able to see what they should be doing, too much light is never recommended during the process of coating.  A lesser amount of lights at certain angle is important to make sure that the coating substrates are spread out evenly that can be seen from the technician eyes.   Bright lights will deter such visibility.   

Having your car treated in a 5 Star Hotel look alike ambience does not make any different compare to coating it inside your own covered garage.    The only different is your feel good and your wallet.    Your need is to coat and protect your car that you can bring home to enjoy the coating benefits and not bringing back the workshops.

Please help to comment what you may think about the above myths and hypes, and do suggest any thought which you may have.  

With the many different types of options available in automobile paint protection, it may be difficult to determine which type of protection is best for your car. You may be considering paint protection film or a ceramic coating. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, the Pro and Con. Perhaps the best way to decide is to carefully compare the two and think about your typical driving conditions and the potential damage that you want to prevent. As you’ll see, you may even want to combine the two for additional protection.Paint Protection Film vs. Ceramic Coatings Paint protection film (PPF) is a clear film that was originally developed to protect military vehicles. Eventually, the high-end performance car industry began using PPF and now it’s used in the consumer market to protect cars from rock chips, scratches, and contaminants. The self-healing properties of some PPF products make them an attractive option since some scratches will dissipate over time or with heat. Surface defects should be removed prior to application of the film.
Ceramic coatings are the next step in the evolution of paint protection even though they are not new and existed decades ago. They bond to the surface of the paint, creating a permanent layer of protection. Ceramic coatings offer substantially more scratch resistance, chemical resistance, UV protection and heat tolerance than wax or polymer sealants.  On the other hand, there are polymer sealants from USA that contain the substracts in the forms of SIO2 or TIO2.    SIO2 is the term for Silica Dioxide while TIO2 are basically known as Ceramic.   They are similar but different in substracts metallic oxide polymers contain and the concentration of the amount of SIO2 or TIO2 added.    Dupont is the World mass producer for TIO2 known as Titanium Dioxide.    Environmental damage and scratches are unable to penetrate the coating, leaving the paint in pristine condition. A professional ceramic coating typically only needs to be installed once during the average lifetime of vehicle ownership, making it a cost-effective option that offers supreme protection.
To help you understand the differences between PPF and ceramic coatings, we’ve listed their pros and cons below.
Paint Protection Film PROS

• Better resistance to rock chip damage.
• Some have limited self-healing properties but cannot prevent tear by deep scratch like penknife cut. Once teared, cannot be cured and need replacement (since it is essentially  TPU ((thermoplastic polyurethane)), or similar film).
• Prevents most scratches from reaching the paint (though the film will get scratched).

CONS

• Slightly minimizes shine.
• Is not very hydrophobic, so little water beading and sheeting.
• Get dirty and no self cleaning unless coated on top with ceramic coating
• Can discolor over time and turn a yellowish hue that caused by inferior film materials or glue.  After peeling off to change, the paintwork will turn yellowish between 1 to 3 years. Can crack and brittle like fish scale skin.  In such situation, the paintwork need to be respray costing additional unnecessary cost.
• Will caused penknife scratch on the paint surfaces due to cutting on edges.
• Major damage cannot be repaired, so the film would need to be removed and replaced.
• Will need to be replaced eventually.
• Can damage paint underneath if removed
• Difficult to install properly.  Also difficult to remove
• More expensive than ceramic coatings.
• Expensive to install and remove in future.
• No hardness.

Ceramic Coatings PROS

• 9H hardness, so better resistance to minor scratches.
• Greatly enhanced chemical resistance (professional coatings).
• Super hydrophobic, excellent water beading/sheeting.
• Easier cleaning.
• Increased shine/luster.
• Greater repairability (can be polished and rectify to fix minor damage).
• Permanent, no need to remove and reinstall (pro coatings only).

CONS

• Will not stop rock chips.
• Can look bad if installed improperly.
• Expensive, though less expensive than PPF.

PPF and Ceramic Coatings Work Together
PPF and ceramic coatings work together for optimal protection. Ideally, you will install PPF on the areas prone to rock chip damage and then install a ceramic coating over the top of the PPF and on the rest of the vehicle. This may seem extreme, but if your average daily drive includes navigating terrain that is going to assault your car with rocks, you will be glad you have the added protection.
We also recommend that if you install PPF on the entire vehicle it would be advantageous to install a ceramic coating over top for the slickness, hydrophobicity, and ease of cleaning.   For best results, coat the paint with ceramic, after cured, wrap with PPF and coat the top of PPF with ceramic for hardness and hydrophobicity.

You’d think leaving you’re your car out when it’s pouring is clever because you’re giving it a good wash without you spending a dime. However, what you do not realize is how detrimental this could actually be for your car’s paint.
Too cold or too hot temperature can make your car paint expand and contract and then result to cracking. When this happens, it’d be easier for water or moist to seep through the cracks and create rust.
Aside from that, rainwater forms by collecting several elements from the atmosphere. This means water isn’t the only things hitting your car when it’s pouring. You have other impurities that causes acid rain and deliberately exposing your car to that is bound to cause trouble for you sooner or later.
So generally, there’s constant exposure of your car to rainwater that can lead to cracking, chipping and peeling off the paintwork. Aside from that, you can also end up with buildup of tough stains from the rainwater that can often be very hard to clean and premature rusting and corrosion.
How To Protect Your Car From The Negative Effects Of Rainwater
Park In A Garage When Possible
This might be obvious but people seem to think you only need it during sunny days.
Use A Car Cover
If you can’t find any covered parking space, at least use a car cover so that your paintwork isn’t directly soaked in rainwater.
Wash It Thoroughly
So you forgot your car cover? That can’t be helped sometimes but remember to wash your car after being left in the rain. Your car had just been exposed to a lot of different impurities and when left like that for extended period of time, that can cause serious paint damage on your car. So give it a good car wash.
Do Not Skip Drying
Letting your vehicle air dry will leave unsightly watermarks and will render your hard work useless. . Use a microfiber towel or preferably a weave drying towel to absorb the water and dry the car.
Wax Your Car
Remember that a good wax will easily last 8 – 10 months on a car that will protect the paint of the car from external elements like scratches, dust, contaminants from the rainwater, and UV rays. To be on a safer side, apply a coat of wax every six months on your car to keep it clean and smooth.
Get Car Paint Protection Treatment
We can’t really help the kind of weather you’ll have in the place you live. Whether you have four seasons or two extreme weathers, all you can do is take extra step to protect your car from these. Paint protection in Singapore’s tropical weather will prevent your paint job from fading fast, it also keeps it from expanding and contracting which results to cracking where water or moist can seep through the cracks and create rust.

PLEASE SHARE TO MAKE AWARENESS AND HELP NEW CAR OWNER FROM DESTROYING THEIR CAR.
This is our customer 1 week old New Volkswagen Arteon high end car. Customer came to us for help because he had damaged the whole car body including all Windows and paintwork surfaces from the Ceramic coating he brought Online to DIY.
The full respray and windows change will probably cost $20k from agent. He went around for help and nobody dare to take the risky and hard job to remove the blurred dried bonded Ceramic. We took the challenge with sympathy and is completing soon to deliver the car to him.
It took us one week just to remove the bonded hard blurred ceramic. To all who think buying Ceramic cheap Online and think it's easy to apply after watching YouTube, you are going to face this disaster.
I have many enquiry recently about such case and had seen their vehicle's. We rejected to do the job as it will be very labour intensive, time consuming and space taken unless a premium job price to cover our expertise ROI and loss of use of space slot and manpower.
So please be careful not to DIY Ceramic or Glass Paint Protection Coating. Share this to help New car owners. We really felt sad for them that the supplier just want to sell and make money without informing customer about the risk.
Paint Protection can only be done by trained Specialist from correct surfaces prep procedures, special polish if needed, special chemicals prep and correct application precision by measuring temperatures, humility, climate, wiping off at the right timing etc. Including different types of Infra Red Curing Lamp technology etc.
Please click through the photos and see pictures and read the short text to see how dangerous to DIY.
We should have taken the photos before even started work as I was not there till the 3rd days after my partner already started the repair. It was all blurred totally. We purposefully took the photos with the hard chemical compounds with water and sealant coat for you to see. Our usual practice is never to put anything on customer vehicle except cleaning cloth.

Ceramic Coating of Nano size molecular net particles provide a permanent bond film acting as a sacrificial barrier of protection for your car paint.  This coating provides a barrier or shield that resist environment attacks and let your car stay very glossy and shine for years to come without any needs to wax or shampoo wash. The coating formed will be permanent and will have superior hydrophobic effects on water beading. Your vehicle will have a self cleaning effects and easy water spray or cloth cleaning with water only and saving you vast amount of money and time polishing or shampooing your car.   The initial investment for this coating ultimately saved you lots of unprecedented benefits for many years to come.
ToughGuard Nano Surface Ceramic when fully cured and crystallized in 48 hours or less will become scratch resistance of up to 9H thickness. The glassy clear crystallized quart coat will ensures that your paint work has the toughest paint protection against watermarks, bird-dropping and oxidation.
We assure you that our products technology will provide the following benefits:
♡ 24 months warranty (3 years durability )
♡ Graffiti resistance
♡ Permanent bonding
♡ Scratch resistance
♡ Permanent bond protection
♡ Easy to clean and maintain
♡ Save time and money
♡ Extreme glassy gloss effects
♡ Barrier of protection against acid rains, bird dropping and oxidation.
♡ Super hydrophobic water beading
♡ Only water wash to look like showroom car

Beside having all those benefits, there are limitations to the coating tensile strength of ceramic coating.    A Ceramic Coating creates a permanent or semi-permanent bond with a vehicle’s paint, meaning that it does not wash away or break down and does not require repeated application every few months. 
For the reasons listed above, a Ceramic Coating does preserve your vehicle’s exterior and reduce ongoing maintenance needs. Therefore, if you choose to have a Ceramic Coating applied, you will be adding value to your vehicle.
However, despite the claims of some manufacturers and detailers, a Ceramic Coating is not a miracle, super-cure product that will solve any and every problem for your car. Thus, it is important for you to know what a Ceramic Coating does not do.
Eliminate the Danger of Scratches, Swirl Marks, or Rock ChipsThe scratch-resistance of a Ceramic Coating is often exaggerated. Though some small scratches can be repelled by a Ceramic Coating (as we described above), a coated vehicle will not be completely resistant to the risk of rock chips or parking lot scratches.  No coating in this world can make your car an armour vehicle. Furthermore, improper car washing techniques or automated car washes will still create swirl marks on your vehicle’s surface. It is important to know that a Ceramic Coating is not a substitute for more serious scratch or chip protection, nor does it eliminate the need to wash your car in a proper manner in order to avoid swirl marks.  With the coating, the reduction of fine scratches will be reduce approximately 80%.   Ceramic coating only act as a sacrificial layers or barriers of protection for your paint clearcote surfaces.
Please do not misunderstand that Ceramic Coating eliminate the Need to Wash your car.

Ceramic Coating does not totally Eliminate the Risk of Water Spotting

A normal drop of water contains a certain amount of dirt or minerals. When water evaporates on your vehicle’s surface, the minerals are left behind, creating visible spots. Detailers and consumers may assume that the hydrophobic quality of a Ceramic Coating will eliminate water spotting, since water slides of the coated surface. While it is true that some water will be repelled from the hydrophobic surface, other water droplets will bead and remain on the vehicle, creating the opportunity for water-spotting or water marks so to speak.

With regard to Protection from Chemical Stains, Bird droppings and Etching, we have this to educate you.

Another danger for your car is chemical staining from naturally acidic contaminants. By creating a chemically resistant surface, a Ceramic Coating can keep some contaminants from bonding to your vehicle’s paint. The result is that your vehicle will be more resistant to staining and etching, provided the contaminant is removed in a timely manner.  The Ceramic Coating allows 5 to 7 times the duration before the contaiminant etched into the paint surface.   So watch out any such hash stains and remove as soon as you see it and not leave it there for weeks or months.

Notice above we said a Ceramic Coating keeps your car looking like-new with comparatively minimal maintenance, not no maintenance. Let’s be realistic about it, the road is a dirty place. If you are driving your car, it will get dirty not only outside, but inside too. You will still need to clean and vacuum your interior etc.  Even with a Ceramic Coating, you will still need to wash your car regularly in order to maintain its look.  Instead of washing everyday, you could be washing once a week or once in 2 week depending on your usage of your car.  The benefit of a Ceramic Coating is that the cleaning process will be much faster and easier. Moreover, having a Ceramic Coating means that you will no longer have to polish your vehicle every few months, eliminating a significant part of maintaining your car’s exterior with time and cost. Thus, a Ceramic Coating does not make your vehicle maintenance-free, but it does mean that with less work you will be able to maintain better results.

To sum it up, Will Ceramic Coatings benefit your vehicle and add value? Certainly!  Are Ceramic Coatings a miracle, one-stop-shop solution for all of your vehicle’s exterior problems? Certainly not!

You know, the perfect shine is one the highest standards of the automotive appearance industry.
For over a century, professionals have looked for the Holy Grail product that could keep vehicles shinier than diamonds…
…while being able to repel dirt, environmental contaminants, and rain to provide the best protection possible to all vehicles in the market.
Yes, car wax became available eventually…
…but Automotive professionals knew that it wasn’t enough to reach their diamond shine standard; wax builds up on your car’s paint, makes it cloudy and threatens car’s clear coat over time.
Lucky enough for all of us car lovers out there…
The auto detailing industry has made great advances over the years…
…the newest innovation in the field?
Ceramic Paint Coating that provides the best protection for car exteriors and interiors that make vehicles maintain their showroom shine!
And, while most people are content treating their car like a moving dumpster…
I know YOU take care of your baby.
That’s why I want to share with you 5 benefits of ToughGuard ceramic paint coating for your car so you consider this amazing option next time you’re about to grab some over wax from your local the body shop.

Ready? Here we go:
Ceramic Paint Coating Provides the Best Car Paint Protection in the Market
Ceramic paint coating provides a protective surface to the car’s body that blocks most droppings and particles, which prevents them from damaging your car’s exterior.
From accidental scratches to mud, dirt and other contaminants that are almost unavoidable, ceramic paint coatings have you covered!
Ceramic Paint Coating Last Longer Than Most Surface Protecting Products
Do you use wax coating on your car?
Sorry to spoil it for you, but traditional vehicle coatings (such as wax) wear off over time when exposed to the weather.
On the other hand, Ceramic paint coatings go heavier and deeper than ordinary paint jobs and even fuses with the paint to provide greater protection on the surface of your car.
Ceramic Paint Coating Makes Your Car Stays Cleaner
Ceramic paint coatings work at the molecular level to ensure that the coating provided is extremely smooth and even, giving your car a protective hydrophobic layer.
Which means that even when the dirt comes in contact with the coating…
…it will NOT find no uneven place to stick towards it, and simply rolls off the surface without having to clean it!
Ceramic Coatings can Increase Performance
Ceramic coatings can help improve the performance of several of your car parts, for example your headers, turbo parts, and exhaust pipes.
A good quality ceramic coating job has effectively demonstrated that it can increase the horsepower in your vehicle and improve other engine and exhaust system functions.
Ceramic Paint Coating Cost Effective By Eliminating The Need for Car Wax
Because of the wide range of benefits that Ceramic Paint Coating provide for your car’s surface…
…it may seem that having a ceramic coating applied on your car might be expensive.
Since wax lasts only 1 to 3 months, it needs to be reapplied at least quarterly…
… but a single coating of ToughGuard Nano Surface Ceramic Paint Coating ensures that you’ll never need another wax job – EVER!

So now that you know the unparalleled benefits that Ceramic Paint Coating offer you for protecting your vehicles and your investment in them…
Do you think Ceramic Paint Coatings are worth it?
Heck YES!
In the end, Ceramic Paint Coatings are well worth the cost.
You will see performance gains, reduce costly damage, and get a look that will last a long time…
…benefits that can NOT be possible when using similar products in the automotive market!
Ceramic Paint Coatings are worth the cost and will provide you with years of protection and have become quite popular between automotive professionals and car aficionados over the past several years.
Unfortunately, when these coatings were first introduced, only authorized professionals could get their hands on them.
But we’ve come a long way from that…
…did you know you can grab the Ceramic Car Coating for less online? But before you DIY, as easy as it may seem from many YouTube videos on the applications, many had Damaged their New Car paintwork and had to go for respray job to rectify the uneven coats and dried blurred ceramic that cannot be even removed.
Yes, you can add a strong, long-lasting protective layer above your car’s paintwork that creates a beautiful shine on your car exterior for under cost of a dinner for two! But only Certified experienced applicators skills are what you requires to coat and protect your car.
Not only that, but it allows you to form an extremely hard shell on the car's surface that makes it easy for you to clean your car without worrying about scratches and self application permanent damage.
Call Ceramic Nano for a full range of ceramic 9H coating packages that suit your budget and requirements. We provide comprehensive products and services at our Ceramic treatment workshop in Singapore.

You know, the perfect shine is one the highest standards of the automotive appearance industry.
For over a century, professionals have looked for the Holy Grail product that could keep vehicles shinier than diamonds…
…while being able to repel dirt, environmental contaminants, and rain to provide the best protection possible to all vehicles in the market.
Yes, car wax became available eventually…
…but Automotive professionals knew that it wasn’t enough to reach their diamond shine standard; wax builds up on your car’s paint, makes it cloudy and threatens car’s clear coat over time.
Lucky enough for all of us car lovers out there…
The auto detailing industry has made great advances over the years…
…the newest innovation in the field?
Ceramic Paint Coating that provides the best protection for car exteriors and interiors that make vehicles maintain their showroom shine!
And, while most people are content treating their car like a moving dumpster…
I know YOU take care of your baby.
That’s why I want to share with you 5 benefits of ceramic paint coating for your car so you consider this amazing option next time you’re about to grab some over wax from your local the body shop.
Ready? Here we go:
Ceramic Paint Coating Provides the Best Car Paint Protection in the Market
Ceramic paint coating provides a protective surface to the car’s body that blocks most droppings and particles, which prevents them from damaging your car’s exterior.
From accidental scratches to mud, dirt and other contaminants that are almost unavoidable, ceramic paint coatings have you covered!
Ceramic Paint Coating Last Longer Than Most Surface Protecting Products
Do you use wax coating on your car?
Sorry to spoil it for you, but traditional vehicle coatings (such as wax) wear off over time when exposed to the weather.
On the other hand, Ceramic paint coatings go heavier and deeper than ordinary paint jobs and even fuses with the paint to provide greater protection on the surface of your car.
Ceramic Paint Coating Makes Your Car Stays Cleaner
Ceramic paint coatings work at the molecular level to ensure that the coating provided is extremely smooth and even, giving your car a protective hydrophobic layer.
Which means that even when the dirt comes in contact with the coating…
…it will NOT find no uneven place to stick towards it, and simply rolls off the surface without having to clean it!
Ceramic Coatings can Increase Performance
Ceramic coatings can help improve the performance of several of your car parts, for example your headers, turbo parts, and exhaust pipes.
A good quality ceramic coating job has effectively demonstrated that it can increase the horsepower in your vehicle and improve other engine and exhaust system functions.
Ceramic Paint Coating Cost Effective By Eliminating The Need for Car Wax
Because of the wide range of benefits that Ceramic Paint Coating provide for your car’s surface…
…it may seem that having a ceramic coating applied on your car might be expensive.
Since wax lasts only 1 to 3 months, it needs to be reapplied at least quarterly…
… but a single coating of Ceramic Paint Coating ensures that you’ll never need another wax job – EVER!
So now that you know the unparalleled benefits that Ceramic Paint Coating offer you for protecting your vehicles and your investment in them…
Do you think Ceramic Paint Coatings are worth it?
Heck YES!
In the end, Ceramic Paint Coatings are well worth the cost.
You will see performance gains, reduce costly damage, and get a look that will last a long time…
…benefits that can NOT be possible when using similar products in the automotive market!
Ceramic Paint Coatings are worth the cost and will provide you with years of protection and have become quite popular between automotive professionals and car aficionados over the past several years.
Unfortunately, when these coatings were first introduced, only authorized professionals could get their hands on them.
But we’ve come a long way from that…
…did you know you can grab the Ceramic Car Coating for less online? But before you DIY, as easy as it may seem from many YouTube videos on the applications, many had Damaged their New Car paintwork and had to go for respray job to rectify the uneven coats and dried blurred ceramic that cannot be even removed.
Yes, you can add a strong, long-lasting protective layer above your car’s paintwork that creates a beautiful shine on your car exterior for under cost of a dinner for two! But only Certified experienced applicators skills are what you requires to coat and protect your car.
Not only that, but it allows you to form an extremely hard shell on the car's surface that makes it easy for you to clean your car without worrying about scratches and self application permanent damage.
Call us for a full range of ceramic 9H coating packages that suit your budget and requirements. We provide comprehensive products and services at our Ceramic treatment workshop in Singapore.

Once again, I am showing to everyone who is concern and serious about visual road safety during rainy downpour. I was inside my vehicle and took this video to prove and illustrate to everyone that coating the windscreen definitely have a hydrophobic water repellency effects as can be seen here on another vehicle that do not have windscreen coating. I used our QMI ToughGuard Coating 1 and half years ago on all the Windscreen and windows, yet it is still having a great water beading properties. QMI ToughGuard Paint Protection Coating will also provide the same for your car paintwork.
To know more, kindly contact 94790355

QMI ToughGuard - Uniquely-engineered paint protection system for cars 

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03 Aug 2016 | Text by Desmond Chan, Photos by Low Fai Ming


QMI ToughGuard Car Grooming Centre offers a PTFE-based paint protection system that creates a smooth protective layer and a long-lasting shine.


These days, more drivers are wisening up to the value and importance of paint protection systems. These systems, in all of its various forms and incarnations, help improve protection for a car's paintwork, preserve the original shine of the car, and offer a degree of protection against contaminants and damage.

The water-beading effect prevents water spots from forming
The increased proliferation of paint protection systems also stand to benefit us as consumers, in terms of purchasing cars. With more people using paint protection systems, it helps to improve the overall quality and condition of new and used cars in the market.

In this atmosphere of increased awareness and adoption of paint protection systems, it is no surprise that the market is becoming increasingly competitive, with different companies offering a combination of different products aimed at meeting the breadth of consumers' needs.

QMI ToughGuard Car Grooming Centre aims to offer a unique proposition that you wont find elsewhere - a Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-based paint protection system, aviation-grade Polymer Glass coating, and genuine 9H Ceramic Coating.

Who is QMI Toughguard and what products are on offer?

First started in 1998 as QMI Singapore, the company was the sole agent for the U.S.A. QMI products, an ISO as well as DuPont certified products. The QMI product range features a wide range of products, and utilises PTFE coating technology for coating engine and mechanical parts, especially used in industrial and marine application.

In 2011, the company brought in another product - an aviation-grade paint protection system known as ToughGuard Nano Surface Coating. It is a patented paint protection system that has found success in multiple sectors, including being used and endorsed by the U.S.A Air Force and Navy assets. 

Having been trained by professionals from the QMI team in the U.S.A., the Owner is skilled in paint protection coating and paint restoration, and consistently trains his staff to impart the necessary skills. QMI ToughGuard's car grooming and paint protection service combines two signature products - QMI Teflon paint sealant and ToughGuard Nano Surface Paint Protection System. Together, they form a durable and effective layer of protection to help preserve your car's paintwork for many years to come.

Besides offering QMI and ToughGuard products, the company has recently added Titanium 9H Ceramic coating and Ceramic molecular leather coating to its product range, catering to the increasing market trend with drivers requesting only the best genuine products.

Understanding PTFE coating and its application to car paint protection

Most people will be familiar with the Teflon™ brand, which is a registered trademark for a range of non-stick products used in kitchenware. However, what many people may not know is that while we often colloquially refer to the chemical composition as 'Teflon', that is not strictly accurate. The chemical compound that forms the basis of products that we call 'Teflon' is PTFE.

The resulting protective layer is highly durable, preserving the gleaming shine of your car's paintwork
PTFE is a highly hydrophobic chemical, and creates a surface that is extremely smooth to the touch. Run your fingers over any Teflon™ frying pan and you will experience the smoothness associated with the PTFE chemical compound.

During the application process, a cationic (positively charged) surfactant is applied to the car's metal surfaces, which purges pores in the layers and creates a positive magnetic charge. When the anionic (negatively charged) QMI formulated PTFE resins are applied, the opposing polarity binds the two surfaces together. When bonded and cured, it creates a protective layer that is a highly durable, anti-static, transparent, non-stick and chemically inert.

The hydrophobic quality of PTFE means that the coated layer repels water, and will cause water droplets to bead and flow off the surface. The benefit of such a paint protection system is easy and fuss-free maintenance - all you need to do is to wash your car with water, at least once a month. It is also easy to clean - dirt can be simply wiped away with a dry cloth.

After the QMI products are applied, ToughGuard Nano Surface Protection is applied as a final protective layer. The ToughGuard treatment uses high-quality, durable acrylic elements to create a protective layer that forms a hard, transparent, and anti-static glass barrier. ToughGuard's revolutionary nano-technology creates an impenetrable 'Crystal Diamond Shine' that beads up water and sheds dust and dirt. 

It utilises the same concept of having opposing-charged layers to allow the formula to bond and crosslink, resulting in a durable layer of protection that offers shine enhancement, corrosion protection, spot resistance and detergent resistance. It creates a smooth surface that retains shine and resists environmental contaminants longer than traditional waxes, polymers and silicones. It also combines very effectively with the QMI Teflon product for a hard and smooth protective layer that last for years.

The company is also the only one to offer PTFE-based paint protection in Singapore, as it is a very hard material to get. In most cases, PTFE is sold in bulk quality for industrial use, and the company is able to acquire it as it is the sole agent for QMI products in Singapore. The QMI ToughGuard Car Grooming Centre is located at 2 Jurong East St 21 3rd Level Car Park IMM Building Singapore (609601). To find out more and to make an appointment, you can call 6563 2545 or 9479 0355.

TIPS ON WASHING & TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAR PAINT 
 
What is the best product to use as a car wash?   The correct answer is use what you like the best.   There are some drawbacks to certain products and advantages to others.   Dish detergents (Ivory Liquid, etc.) may be used, but realize that these products are designed to remove animal or vegetable fat from fired ceramic.   They look at your nice coat of wax with the same hungry eyes.   If you enjoy washing and rewaxing weekly, then dish detergent is for you.   Wax retailers love people who use Ivory Liquid (they send the Ivory Company Christmas Cards every year).
 
If you prefer to have your wax last a lot longer, you may consider using a product that is specifically designed for automotive use.   The quality products are based upon detergents instead of soaps.   Most soap is manufactured from rendered animal by products (stuff the dog food people rejects).   They contain trace elements that can actually damage your paint.   These trace elements are the same goodies that leave a ring in your bathtub.   The exception is soaps manufactured from plant fats.
 
Quality car washes/shampoos are usually pH controlled, contain gloss enhancers and some even have small amounts of water-soluble wax for good measure.   Use only enough car wash to break the electrostatic/ionic bond between the dirt and your car.   Start with a clean large bucket, add a small amount of the car wash and fill with cool water.   Avoid hot water, as it will soften the wax.   Read the directions on the car wash bottle and try reducing the recommended amount by half.   Use less than a cap full in 5 gallons.   The more car wash, the more wax and sealant you remove.   If you are worried, use only clean water but wax regularly once a month.   By doing so, you do not even need to use car wash/shampoo, just clean water!   Try to avoid powder car washes as the undissolved granules can lodge under your sponge or wash mitt and scratch the paint surface.   Make sure that your car is in the shade and the paint surface is relatively cool.  
 
Spray the car with a gentle spray to thoroughly wet the surface.   Don’t use a 200 P.S.I. fire hydrant spray, it isn’t needed and may grind the surface grime into the paint and cause scratches.   Some of the concurs purists will not use a nozzle on the hose at all.   Start at the top of the car and work down.   Rewet the top; gently wash the top and then rinse.   Move onto another section, such as the trunk or hood.   Rewet this area, wash and rinse.   Continue on down the car, completing a section at a time.   This way, the car wash/shampoo does not dry on the paint.
 
You may use a wash mitt, wash pad or sponge to wash your car.   Preferably a wash mitt, as the grit tends to work up into the long fibers and not scratch the paint.   Redip the mitt into the wash bucket; give it a swirl to release the grit and every so often hold the top open, allowing it to fill with water.   Then lift straight up and as the water runs out, it “back flushes” the trapped dirt out of the mitt.   The flat surface of a sponge can sometimes catch dirt and act like sandpaper.   The purist will use two wash mitts, one for the top half of the car (the cleanest) and one for below the trim line and wheels (the dirtiest).
You should dry the car as soon as possible.   There are several methods to accomplish this.   Lots of towels are a great drying medium.   They should be 100% cotton.   Check any towels carefully as most towels contain polymer fibers that scratch like hundreds of hypodermic needles.   Do not assume that the 100% cotton label on the towel is telling the truth.   The only way to check is to actually set fire to a rolled up corner of the towel.   If you get a clean flame like a candlewick then it is 100% cotton.   If you see black smoke and melted fibers, then you got one of the non-100%%, anxiously waiting to scratch your paint type of towels.   One unnamed person checked 130 towels all marked 100% cotton and discovered that 12 actually were.
 
Start at the top, lay the towel on the top and then GENTLY blot up the water from the surface.   Change to a dry towel and blot any remaining water.   Move to the hood or trunk and repeat.   Dry the sides last, as the water will usually take care of itself on these surfaces when bleat away.   Another method is to use a chamois.   There are two types, natural and synthetic.   The natural leather chamois contain acids, primarily tannic, that strip wax and sealant.   Most synthetic towels don’t seem to do a satisfactory job.   Driving the car to dry it may be fun, but you are re-depositing dirt on the wet surface and allowing the resulting “mud” to dry on the paint.
 
Bird presents are one of the most damaging “natural” disasters that attack the paint.   We may not know what we are feeding the birds, but what comes out of the south end of a northbound bird is highly acidic. (especially crows).   The longer we leave these psychedelic bird presents on our paint, the more damage they will cause.   The acids tend to etch a microscopic pond shaped depression in the paint.   Removal as soon as possible will help minimize the damage.   Instead of carrying a hose and bucket in your car, carry a bottle of no salt seltzer water.   No salt seltzer water is nothing more than water and carbon dioxide which will not harm your paint.   When needed, take off the cap, place your thumb over the top, shake well and you have a fire hydrant that will wash the worst of the bird’s thoughtful gift from your paint.    Allow the water to dissolved the bird’s dropping for 2 to 3 minutes and try to rub this area as little as possible.   Birds use gravel to digest their food and grit is one of the major components of their presents.   If you try and rub off the solids, you may scratch the paint.   Once you have gotten home and had a chance to wash the area with car wash, rinsed thoroughly and dried, use a little wax to help remove any leftover acids.   When you have the time, give the area a coat of sealant.   If the acids have left a slight mark in the paint, consult the professional who does auto detailing.
 
Note: This is only a guide and the author or advertiser is indemnified against any claims from all readers.
 
 
 
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EASY TIPS
 
3 STEPS CAR WASH TECHNIQUE WITHOUT USING HOSE SPRAY!
 
STEP 1#     Apply light car wash detergents base onto a clean large bucket or just                                    plain clean water if you prefer.
 
STEP 2#     Wet the surface of the car from the top and work down with a wash mitt, wash pad or sponge with lots of water soak in it.   Rewet the top and GENTLY wide the surface.   Do not add too much pressure on the wash mitt, wash pad or sponge as such action can cause hairline scratch marks on the car paint.
 
STEP 3#     Try to use 100% soft cotton towel (use 2 pcs) to gently blot up the water from the surface starting from the top.   Always remember to gently wipe to blot up the water to avoid scratching the surface.  Most car paintwork is damaged through abrasive action during washing.    Other factors are; too much car wash detergents being applied, weather and environmental conditions, and not maintaining it properly with a proper clearcote or sealant coating treatment regularly.
 
 
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