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Hybrid Coating 2.0

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Best Value

$2.36/oz

A concentrated silicone-based spray coating designed for quick application to wet surfaces, offering ceramic-like protection for enthusiasts seeking efficient surface sealing.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

5.0

Active Mechanism

silicone film formation

Surfactants

1 (nonionic)

Expert Analysis

The disclosed formulation centers around polydimethylsiloxane (5-10%), a proven silicone polymer that forms hydrophobic surface films when properly activated. The slightly acidic pH (5.0) and nonionic surfactant system appear designed to optimize wet surface adhesion and rinsing activation, though the complete formulation strategy remains undisclosed.

Key Differentiators

  • Wet application system that activates through pressure washing rather than traditional buffing
  • High dilution ratio (1:10) providing significant volume per bottle while maintaining protection claims

Potential Concerns

  • Limited ingredient transparency with only hazardous components disclosed makes performance verification difficult
  • Wet application method requires precise timing and technique to prevent streaking or uneven coverage

Ingredients

8 disclosed
Polydimethylsiloxane5-10%
CAS: 75718-16-0Surface coating agent
Alcohol Ethoxylate1-5%
CAS: 85422-93-1Surfactant
1-methoxy-2-propanol1-5%
CAS: 107-98-2Solvent
2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol1-5%
CAS: 112-34-5Solvent
3-butoxypropan-2-ol1-5%
CAS: N/ASolvent
Tetrahydro-1,3,4,6-tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)imidazo[4,5-d]imidazole-2,5(1H,3H)-dione<1%
CAS: 5395-50-6Preservative
2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one<1%
CAS: 2682-20-4Preservative
reaction mass of: 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one [EC no. 247-500- 7]and 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one [EC no. 220-239-6] (3:1)<1%
CAS: 55965-84-9Preservative

Source: sds only

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
Causes serious eye irritation
Skin Hazard
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

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