If it's not a ceramic coating, then what is it? Is all this talk about diamonds in a paint sealant just hype, or is there really something to it?
How does it differ from a traditional coating, and most importantly - What's in it for me?
We'll dive into that in this article!
Let's start with a little background on NGNT, the parent company behind Diamond Pro Tech.
NGNT was founded in 2014 and worked in the space industry. More precisely, they had an industrial coating that contained raw nanodiamonds.
And now you're probably asking yourself: What are nanodiamonds?
Nanodiamonds are particles invisible to the eye, as they are under 100 nanometers in size, and they occur naturally in and around meteorite craters.
Nanodiamonds have the challenge that they are usually hydrophilic (i.e., water-loving).
Through a patented process, NGNT can instead make them hydrophobic (i.e., water-repellent).
Then they add a substance called PHPS, which is a type of Polysilazane (polymers), which makes it a strong resin. Resin is a synthetic agent used in this case as a type of coating for materials that need to be cured AGAINST water. This refers to the water-repellent effect typically seen when water beads up on a surface.
So, the nanodiamonds are in that mixture to create the hard coating on the surface.
But how is this product used in the space industry?
Simply because of the extreme durability that nanodiamonds have against heat and cold in, for example, space, where temperatures are much more extreme than in little Denmark ;)
The coating was also able to help with problems such as ice formation on aircraft engines, circuit boards in satellites, etc., while also being flexible!
So, the 5 friends who started the NGNT company decided to create a product line for cars because they knew they had a coating that was so wild in performance and different from other products on the market.
Due to the composition of their chemistry, they could avoid making yet another Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) product, which is the traditional "ceramic coating," but instead use real raw nanodiamonds, which makes it incredibly durable, adds shine, plus a host of other properties.
Well, now to the products. What do you get from a nanodiamond coating?
First and foremost, you get the traditional benefits of a ceramic coating, but also some completely unique ones.
First of all, you get a flexible coating that will remain in top condition regardless of any extreme temperature fluctuations you encounter.
You also get UV protection, which protects your paint from oxidation when the sun bombards your paint with UV rays.
You get protection against scratches to the highest degree. Of course, it cannot withstand if someone scratches the paint with a key or similar, but it protects against wash scratches when you wash and dry the car.
You also get an absolutely insane gloss on the paint. What we call a candy gloss / wet look / caramel gloss appearance where the colors of the car truly shine through.
You also get self-cleaning properties. Not that the car cleans itself, but that it is easier to keep clean and to clean. It will repel water, dirt, and grime, and mosquitoes are easier to wash off, etc.
You get the absolute most water-repellent surface on the market. The best ceramic coatings have what is called a contact angle of approximately 105-120 degrees. These products have a contact angle of 142 degrees, which will result in much larger and denser water beads that encapsulate dirt and grime and fly off the car while you drive.
You also get some of the fastest curing times on the market. Normally with ceramic coatings, the car must be kept indoors for at least 24 hours where it must not be exposed to outdoor elements such as rain, etc. Diamond Body has 0 minutes curing time and Body 36 has only 1 hour! This is a total game changer in the industry.
I could go on writing about Diamond Pro Tech, so if you want to know more about the individual products below, please write in the comment section which product you would like to hear more about :)
