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  • Hydrophilic Substancesby Tash Hughes ofย Word Constructions

    Hydrophilic Substancesby Tash Hughes ofย Word Constructions

    โ€‹   Hydrophilic Substances by Tash Hughes of Word Constructions  Barite, hematite, minerals in drilling fluids, some membranes, glucose/sugar and many other substances are known as hydrophilic. In comparison, oils, proteins, colloids, greases and clays are hydrophobic. What does this mean? Does it really matter to non-scientists? Definitions Hydrophilic ~ water loving. Such compounds have an

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  • โ€‹How to win a Car Show

    โ€‹How to win a Car Show

    โ€‹How to win a car club show and shine like John owner of this classic 5 Series. Yes there’s  is the obvious checks,  repairs and replacement of mechanical, panel and paint and interior but it isn’t enough to win if it isn’t really clean, detailed or well polished. If you have done everything else right,

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  • Final EVO – PPF & OPTIXย 

    Final EVO – PPF & OPTIXย 

    FINAL EVO  with Paint Protection Film and OPTIX glass Coating   PPF protects the roof from chipping and scratching. The Carbon Fibre is also is protected from oxidation with PPF and adds another 140microns of depth. All exterior including PPF, paint,carbon fibre and the wheels are coated for a self cleaning effect that offers protection

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  • OPTIX OP888 cures hard and fast

    OPTIX OP888 cures hard and fast

    OPTIX OP888 Multiple hard layers can be achieved with OP888 with a high level of self cleaning. OP888 flashes off fast without any need for infrared lamps and suited for applying in many Australian climates. OP888 hardens fast without infrared, #OP888 cures fast too making it suitable for most mobile applications with some training required

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  • AMG GT S – OPTIX OP888

    AMG GT S – OPTIX OP888

    The AMG GT S featured in one of my You Tube videos for paint protection by AutoFX WA. I’m more than proud to showcase my work in the perfect multiple layered SiO2 glass coating brand OPTIX, product code OP888.  I must thank a couple people, Kim, Alistair and Anton. www.optix.net.au  To see the hydrophobic properties

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  • OPTIX Paint Conditioning Agentย 

    OPTIX Paint Conditioning Agentย 

    โ€‹Hate hand waxing?  Good condition surfaces can be easily maintained these days effortlessly using a spray. My OPTIX Paint Conditioning Agent, insreases the hydrophobic properties of water sheeting whilst producing a new car shine with additional protection and leaves pristine paint work with a buttery smooth feel all in a simple spray. OPTIX Paint Conditioning

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  • Glass coatingsย SiO2

    Glass coatingsย SiO2

    โ€‹OPTIX NANO TECHNOLOGIES SiO2 Glass coating vehicle protection. Up to 5 years protection. AutoFX WA has been playing around with solidifying chemicals for the application of paint protection for over 14 years, specifically for a semi permanent solution that provides the primary function to be hydrohobic and to do away with having to regularly wax

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  • Relocation Of AutoFX WA & Chemical Guys WA

    Relocation Of AutoFX WA & Chemical Guys WA

    Weย have moved to a new location in Canning Vale. You can find them AutoFX WA & Chemical Guys by appointment at unit 5 / 14 Vulcan Road Canning Vale WA 6155. Right next door to Vulcan Panel & Paint.

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  • Guard Rolling Perth – Ferrari

    Guard Rolling Perth – Ferrari

    Guard Rolling by Des Wong The Modena 360 required the front Guards to be rolled. Guard Rolling can effectively stop unwanted damage to both the body and the tyres. Heating the paint reduces the paint damage but does not stop it by itself, the handling of the metal greatly impacts to the stress of the

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  • Guard Rolling – BMW 335i

    Guard Rolling – BMW 335i

    Guard Rolling Perth – BMW 335i to accommodate the larger wheels and tyres. To roll the rear guards of the BMW E92 I started off by rolling back the fabric liner exposing the seam sealer that is inside the “V” shaped rear guard or lip area. Very carefully making about 50 slices with a very

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