jamesbikeshine
04-28-2005, 12:19 PM
Hey guys how r you? Gotta question what is a polymer? and how does it work?
dternst
04-28-2005, 12:36 PM
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Polymer&btnG=Google+Search
Mods may want to move this post to Autopia University...
brwill2005
04-28-2005, 05:09 PM
This is quote from an online dictionary.
"Any of numerous compounds of usually high molecular weight and consisting of up to millions of repeated linked units, each a relatively light and simple molecule."
In a polymer sealant, the polymers bond to the paint at the molecular level, creating longer lasting and better paint protection.
togwt
04-28-2005, 09:05 PM
Polymer:
Polymers [: a chemical compound with many repeating structural units]
Quality products contain polymers and /or co-polymers, amino functional resins, they are usually a blend of resins and a small percentage of wax that initially adheres by surface tension and then after a cross-linking period (the solvents in the carrier system vaporize (outgas) after which the polymers form a molecular bond to the paint. Fracture/evaporation temperatures (Melting point) - Polymers 350oF+,
A molecular bond is formed when polymers cross-link to each other, resulting in a solid, durable protective layer. Polymer sealant comprises an open linked molecule, unlike Carnauba wax molecules, which are closed- linked, which means that they only butt up together to protect the surface. The open linked polymer molecules join together to create a mesh like effect. Polymer sealants also have greater life expectancy and a much higher fracture/evaporation point than Carnauba wax, dependant upon the percentage of polymer in the formula
The presence of oil or water inhibits the cross-linking process of a polymer or linking together of the chains (monomers or building blocks) to form a â€Ëœstructureâ€â„¢ by acting as a barrier and will compromise its strength, durability, cross-linking and adherence.
~Hope this helps~
JonM