Car coating with liquid glass

Recently, this method of protection, such as coating a car with liquid glass, has become very popular not only abroad, but also in our home country. Experts argue that after treatment of PCC with such a means the machine acquires a glossy shade, and also becomes less vulnerable to the influence of external aggressive factors. But is it really so? Further we learn, how much reliably the covering of a body of the car liquid glass and as this substance to put on the machine the hands.

Characteristic

At first glance, the liquid glass seems to be very fragile. But in reality it is just an illusion. Practice has shown that the coating of the body of the car with liquid glass, thanks to the dense composition of the latter, allows to protect the paint and varnish from rust, water, dust and sunlight. What is most interesting, there are no glasses in the composition of this remedy. This coating is a solid solid film consisting of their silicon dioxide. And it is called so because it has excellent protective properties. In its production, special resins are used, which ensure high hardness values, which are close to their values for glass.

As a result of the impact of this component on the body paint becomes more brilliant and almost not vulnerable to the negative effects of external factors. How long does the car cover with liquid glass? The owners' comments indicate that this protection is not washed off the surface of the body for 1-2 years.

Benefits

Liquid glass, which is applied to the plastic and metal elements of the machine, has a number of advantages. First, as we said earlier, such a surface acquires a brilliant, glossy appearance. And this means that you do not need to polish your car often, and it will have an excellent appearance at any time. Secondly, liquid glass perfectly protects the parts from the effects of chemicals and other irritants. It also protects against the appearance of various scratches and microcracks. The latter often appear when the road dust comes in. Particularly vulnerable is the front of the body. At high speed microscopic particles of dust are so deeply ingested inside the LCS that they can cause premature corrosion of the metal. Thirdly, liquid glass has high water-repellent qualities. Precisely the same property has a polish, but after 1-2 months it disappears. At the same time, liquid glass does not lose its aesthetic properties for a whole year (and in case of tarnishing of the paint, the driver can easily update the coating). Fourth, this service is much cheaper than other methods of protecting metal and plastic parts.

In the summer, coating the car with liquid glass is also useful because it protects the paint from premature fading. And even with strong heating it does not spread over the surface. Even during the whole year on the body of your car there will be almost no dirt (at least not as intensively as before).

Surely you at least once noticed how, when you touched your fingers to the metal surface of the body, you were "tweaked" by an electric current. So, liquid glass also provides an anti-static effect. Due to this, the surface of the car will not accumulate static electricity.

And, of course, transparency. After applying the liquid glass, the body of your car will not change its color. It will not be darker, pale or too light. On the contrary, it will return to its former, factory, glossy luster.

Can I use it on old cars?

One of the most frequently asked questions concerns the use of this tool on second-hand machines. After all, such a procedure as coating the car with liquid glass, is carried out, basically, on new machines. But experts say that if the paint coating of a second-hand vehicle does not have significant deformations, then it is suitable for applying this protective agent. However, with numerous chips and scratches, coating the car with liquid glass is contraindicated. The exit from this situation will be full or partial painting of the body or other restoration work.

Price for SRT

How much does the car cover with liquid glass? Reviews of motorists say that at service stations this service is provided for 10-15 thousand rubles. However, you can protect yourself with your own hands, having spent on all 2-2.5 thousand rubles. The only thing you can not do yourself is to polish the car with special equipment. Below we will consider how to make a car cover with liquid glass by hand.

How to make a cover by yourself?

To begin with, we need to acquire the tool itself. The most popular manufacturer of liquid glass is the Wilson trademark. This tool can be bought for only 2 thousand rubles. In addition, you need to purchase a cleaner for the body of the car. Drivers in their reviews advise to choose the Willson Base Cleaner.

The volume of polish in the jar is about 300 milliliters. At the same time, the expense for covering one car (passenger car) is up to 50 ml. That is, this amount is enough to cover even the whole bus.

We also note that the agent should only be applied to a clean machine. If any spots on the PCB are found, remove them with a piece of cloth and degreaser. Apply liquid glass with a soft sponge (it is included). It is important to protect your hands with gloves, which are also attached to the product.

Vehicle coating technology with liquid glass

Apply the product very carefully, with slow circular motions rubbing it into the body. Try to maximize it around the perimeter of the machine. The composition is applied evenly to all sections of the body without exception (hood, wings, trunk, doors and at the request of the mirror). Wait until the agent dries fully (often it takes 30-60 minutes). Next, you need to grind the composition over the surface with special towels. The latter are also included in the kit. Try to work so that the body does not leave a divorce. After this, wait another 1-2 hours until the composition is completely turned into a solid protective film. This completes all the actions.

Nuances after application

In the course of 2-3 weeks after processing the machine with liquid glass is not recommended to use automatic and manual washing. Since it can damage it.

The protective coating of the car with a liquid glass will give the body a brilliant appearance, and you - the certainty that in the coming year no scratches and microcracks will form on the LCP. This substance prevents the appearance of new stains on the machine. Due to its excellent water-repellent properties, the metal will not be exposed to rust.

Conclusion

So, we found out what is characterized by the protective coating of the car with liquid glass, what it has advantages and how it is applied by hand. As you can see, the application technology is very simple and in some ways similar to the usual polishing machine.