[DeTomaso] NPC-Anybody on the list ever use 5 Star Shine

[Richard Barkley]

According to this post from the Prius Forum the base coat contains 
siloxanes (that's the Rain-X connection) which have bad effects on 
repaint. Also, here's a link to a definition of Siloxane 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siloxane


http://priuschat.com/forums/archive/o_t/t_10924/5-star-shine-is-it-any-good.html




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Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 4:08 pm    Post subject: 	 
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 From the patent description, it sounds like someone basically added 
teflon particles to a can of Rain-X..

The siloxanes will coat and penetrate any pores in the paint and will 
definitely result in a slick feel and water beading action.. The teflon 
on the other hand I can't see lasting long- it's basically held on by 
static cling and would rinse or wipe off quite easily..

The problem with the siloxanes is the same as for other silicon-bearing 
compounds- it can cause problems if the car ever needs to be touched-up 
or repainted as the silicone can be a pain to remove once it's in the 
paint and new paint will not adhere where there is silicone present 
(fisheyes).

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> Subject:
> Re: [DeTomaso] NPC-Anybody on the list ever use 5 Star Shine
> From:
> charles buthala <charlesbuthala at yahoo.com>
> Date:
> Fri, 16 Jun 2006 08:10:53 -0700 (PDT)
>
> To:
> detomaso at realbig.com
>
>Read the ingredients, if it has silicone don't use it.  Silicone will embed itself through the paint and is vary hard to get rid of.  If you  ever want to repaint, it will cause fish eyes everywhere.  
>
>JpgStangs at aol.com wrote:   All:
>
>It is some kind of wax-like protectant for a car's finish that is supposed 
>to last 5 years. I'm skeptical but try to remain open-minded. Anybody using 
>it?
>
>Info about 5 Star Shine is in this link: 
>_http://www.5starshine.com/cgi-bin/at.cgi?a=418949_ (http://www.5starshine.com/cgi-bin/at.cgi?a=418949) 
>
>John G. Lurker from PA

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