Nanotechnology and UltraGlaze
The chemistry behind UltraGlaze is based on state of the art surfactants.
Fluorosurfactants (fluorocarbon-based surfactants) have been around for 60 years or more. PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) was developed in the 1940's and has been used as a non-stick coating on cookware and in other applications for over 50 years under the brand name of Teflon. It is still widely used in many boat wax formulations.
Development has not stood still, and since then, there have been tremendous advances in the ability to create precise chemical structures on the nanometer (one billionth of a metre) scale, including metallic oxide nanoparticles. The term nanotechnology is widely abused in marketing to create the impression of some kind of wonder product, but nanotech research has contributed to the development of advanced fluorosurfactants that have specific surface to surface characteristics. These advances fluorosurfactants are now available for use in a wide variety of applications, including waxes and polishes.
Optimised for boats and easy application
This chemistry has been used to develop BoatSheen UltraGlaze. It is specifically optimised for surface protection on boats and the marine environment. The fluorosurfactant is blended with high-grade polymer resins into a water-based emulsion, together with further compounds that provide salt and UV protection.
Particular care has been taken to ensure that the product is reliable to use on a variety of surfaces and is easy to apply. Unlike some other surface protection products, BoatSheen UltraGlaze does not have to be applied by a trained specialist, but can be applied and buffed to a shine just like a conventional wax.
Long-lasting
We have been reluctant to make specific guarantees about longevity of the surface protection, because conditions of use can vary greatly. . We can however make the following claims
- UltraGlaze will outlast even the best treatment with conventional wax by a substantial margin
- The chemistry is great, meaning that surface protection can be expected to last up to five years. In practice this depends upon the level of exposure and after-care
- We know of no other commercially available product that will last longer
The UV protection itself gradually declines, so as a practical plan, we suggest a top-up application each year or every other year.