OptiCoat/SiC vs SiO2 coatings

[saad]

Hi Guys

 

Hoping Dr G can chime in here.

 

I understand that OCP chemically bonds to the paints clearcoat. Is the SiC itself bonding, or the resins?

 

How does this compare to SiO2 coating ,do they chemically bond, or are they are mechanical bond, or does it vary depending on the specific coating?

 

Cheers

[Ron@Optimum]

Hope this answers your questions:

 

Unlike SiO2 based coatings the SiC based coating actually bonds to the paint and the SiC is formed as a chemical reaction in that process, not by having Nano particles of the ceramic floating in a resin. SiC is superior to SiO2 coatings chemically. Opti-Coat–Pro becomes one with the paint instead of suspending nano particles of a harder substance in a resin. This gives Opti-Coat Pro far superior chemical resistance, as the chemical must break down the SiC, and not break down a resin holding SiO2 nano particles.

[saad]

Great thanks for that

 

Do you know the chemical reaction that causes the SiC to form?

 

I assume the SiC forms a continuous matrix, thus providing continuous protection - Si02 coatings have random bits of silica floating around and the SiO2 isn't a continuous membrane?

 

Cheers

[Ron@Optimum]

Saad, to answer your question completely would get into Optimum's proprietary formula, but our technology forms a continuous cross linked polymer that bonds to urethane or other surfaces vs. the silica systems which dry to form particles that are loosely attached to the surfaces. It is easier to layer silica based since you just adding layers on top of each other, however, they wear off which is why they need layering while with our system the polymer is bonded therefore it does not wear off.