What is it?

[jamesbikeshine]

Hey guys how r you? Gotta question what is a polymer? and how does it work?

[dternst]

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[brwill2005]

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]

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

[jamesbikeshine]

thanks guys