uv protection Timeline

Does PPF block UV? Is PPF self healing?

Paint Protection Film has been very popular with luxury car owners and is increasingly growing in popularity as the technology improves, becomes more affordable, and easier to install. You don't have to own a Lamborghini to get your baby the same kind of clear bra treatment.

 - 03/24/2023

Your wax isn't blocking UV!

Does wax block UV? Today we re-visit my UV testing methods and see if a new approach to testing tells us more about how waxes block UV light. In our new test I pit Chemical Guys Jet Seal against our new testing gear. I utilize a BPI Perfect Vision UV/Photometer III and a Linshang LS162 Transmission Meter to see how much protection our tested wax provides. I then tested all the products from my prior videos. The uv blocking results may shock you!

 - 01/15/2022

Do waxes have UV protection?

Waxing my car to protect paint from UV damage has been something I've done unquestioningly. I always believed coatings and sealants provided excellent UV protection and kept my paint from fading over the years from ultraviolet radiation. I have put together a test using a UVA and UVB light with cyanotype paper. I will perform this test as part of my future wax testing videos to determine just how much UV protection a particular wax provides. I also tested a spray on SPF 70 sunscreen and clear coat paint to see how they compared to waxes, ceramic coatings, and sealants. The results of my testing and purpose of paint protection products may surprise you!

 - 01/14/2021

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