5 Star Shine Paint Protection Explained

[chadster]

Hi, Some have expressed interest/skepticism in the 5 Star product and I completely understand the skepticism. There is alot of garbage out there when it comes to waxes and cleaners. I wanted to create a thread to explain how 5 STAR SHINE works and not be annoying to those on other threads who aren't interested. (I apologize for posting on old threads, I'm learning how to do this)

Here is the basis as to why 5 Star is different and better than other products out there:

Car waxes don't provide the long term protection necessary to guard against UV rays, industrial fallout, acid rain, insects, etc.

Most car waxes are made from carnauba waxes and when wax gets hot - it melts, becomes sticky and starts attracting and holding dirt and pollutants to your car's paint - exactly what you don't want. If not reapplied constantly, Car waxes lose their protective qualities in a matter of weeks and if not reapplied constantly, your paint is exposed to the elements again. Waxing is not the answer for long term protection for you car. You want something that will repel dirt and contaminants instead of attract them.

5 STAR SHINE is not a car wax. In fact, it contains no waxes of any kind. Our patented PPS formula protects your paint with PTFE. (the same substance that makes nonstick cookware so slippery) You might be thinking that this is "just another teflon product that doesn't work"... Other teflon products don't work because teflon won't stick to paint because teflon is made to not stick to anything. 5 Star is the remedy to that problem and why we have the patent for it.

Here is how the 2 step process works: (we first recommend cleaning the paint surface with a clay bar such as Meguire's makes)

The protective composition comprises negatively charged polytetrafluoroethylene (hereinafter "PTFE") polymer resin particles, preferably in an aqueous dispersion in the form of a hydrophobic colloid with resin particles of about 0.05 to about 0.5 microns or larger in size.

Step 1. Before application of the protective composition, the painted or metal surface is positively charged with a polarizing solution composition that removes any trapped sediments and insolvents from the pores in the paint or metal surface and leaves the surface positively charged by virtue of using a cationic surfactant containing electropositive ions.

Step 2 Applying the PTFE. The molecules of PTFE resin, which are negatively charged, i.e. containing negative ions, are pulled down into the pores in the surface of the paint or metal in view of the electrostatic attraction between the negatively charged molecules and the positively charged surface. As the treated surface is allowed to cure in a warm environment, (24-48 hours anywhere) the PTFE resin molecules elongate, causing them to physically interlock themselves to each other and cover to protect the paint or metal surface.

The PTFE is inert to most harmful elements except halogen fluorene. In particular the action of ultra-violet and infra-red rays, photolysis, acidic and alkaline chemicals are resisted by the PTFE protective coating. 5 STAR SHINE therefore provides durability and resistance to the damaging effect of environmental elements, in combination with a very simple method of application.

Hopefully this symopsis gives a better explanantion than someone generically telling you "it works so amazing you won't believe it"Thanks for reading this thread post.

If you want more info go to http://www.5starshine.com If you would like to buy it, type 'vipdiscounts" in the customer code box at checkout for a $20 discount.

-Chad

If you have any other ?'s or comments just reply to this message thread and we'll go from there.

[DAEDALUS]

Thanks for the info Chad. Is there any way to remove the film? Is it OK to reapply a coating of 5-star to an old coating, and will the results be the same? Thanks again.

[chadster]

Thanks for the info Chad. Is there any way to remove the film? Is it OK to reapply a coating of 5-star to an old coating, and will the results be the same? Thanks again.

I would just clean your paint with a good wax cleaner.. 3M makes a good one (it's in a grayish/black bottle) Then after that use a clay bar (get one at pep boys (Meguire's) or we sell one as well) and get your paint as smooth as you can.

The cleaner your paint is before applying, the better it will look. When you do the 1st step of the 2 step process it will get rid of any other residue from another coating.

Remember though, the first step (polarizing solution) doesn't take the place of a good wax cleaner/clay bar. It mainly gets rid of residue and prepares the surface for the 2nd step. Just make sure your paint is really nice and smooth before putting it on. If you have any more ?'s let me know.Take Care,Chad

[chadster]

Here are 2 pics of my car. One of the roof looking back and the other of the right side. It's a Volvo '94 850 Turbo Wagon (sorry I know it's a Volvo) white, original paint 155,000 miles.

I put 5 Star on it about 6 months ago. All I did before taking the pictures is wash it with plain water (dirt comes off like dry erase marker) and a wash mitt and then dryed it.

-Chad

[chadster]

other pic

[chadster]

U P D A T E !!!! !!!!

U P D A T E !!!!!! !!!!

Hey all, To continue to ease your skepticism and concern I wanted to post a link to a review someone wrote with pics. I hope that some who decide to try it here at Nico can post as well.

-I posted this on the 240sx general discussion as well as the Nico general discussion. Sorry for the redundancy if you already read it......

http://www.srtforums.com/forum....html

-Chadhttp://www.5starshine.comuse customer code 'vipdiscounts'at checkout for $20 discount

[chadster]

I posted this in the general chat as well, so I apologize if you have read it already........

I have gotten many comments on the use of teflon to protect paint etc. Most people's objection is that teflon doesn't stick to anything so our product would wear off really easily. 5 Star Shine is unique in that our system provides a way for teflon to 'stick' to the car.

We have a PATENT that remedies this issue. No other product claims what we claim because they can't. Here is a link to the US patent office that specifically explains our technology and reason for it being unique. Patents aren't easy to get because they must be very specific and unique to their field. Please look for yourself. It is technical but the basics can be understood with a quick read.

NOTE: Don't be confused, in the paragraph "BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION" it describes a DIFFERENT PATENT (4,284,668 ). 5 Star remedies and eliminates the "buffing" which can damage paint that the other patent needs in order to achieve effect. 5 Star Shine contains NO ABRASIVES.

http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi...81171

-Chadhttp://www.5starshine.comget a $20 discountuse the customer code 'vipdiscounts'at checkout