FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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How is TOUGHGUARD® different from the other special paint protectants the dealers sell on new cars?
We absolutely guarantee 5 years of paint protection on a new car with no further application required. Car dealers prepare every car to make them look their absolute best in the showroom. To do this they will use either standard waxes or various types of paint sealants to give the car a high gloss shine. Dealers also sell a "premium" paint sealant at the time of closing at anywhere from $299 to $999. Even with these other "premium" paint protectants, the car only looks great for about a month and then the waxes and sealants wear off. The fine print in most paint protectant warranties require maintenance or encourage the use of products designed to "rejuvenate" finish that has lost its luster since the original application. The Toughguard warranty expressly states not to do anything other than wash your car; waxes and polishes should not and need not be used after the initial application of Toughguard.
Will TOUGHGUARD® remove pre-existing oxidation or paint defects or should these be removed prior to the application of TOUGHGUARD®?
TOUGHGUARD® will remove minor surface scratches and swirls but does not remove oxidation. The paint should be clean and any oxidation should be removed prior to using TOUGHGUARD®.
Can I use TOUGHGUARD® on my plastic, chrome, and glass surfaces of my vehicle?
TOUGHGUARD® is safe to use on most painted plastic parts. However, we don't recommend you use it on any black plastic, open cell matte finished plastic, or trim work. TOUGHGUARD® does work very well on chrome surfaces, making brake dust removal on wheels easier than on untreated surfaces. TOUGHGUARD® can be used on glass surfaces upon which windshield wipers are not used.
How long will TOUGHGUARD® protect my used car?
There's not a definitive answer for this question. The variables are too great (new paint vs. old paint, environmental factors, oxidation level, etc.). TOUGHGUARD® can last a very long time on a used car when the paint is in good condition, if any oxidation is first removed and the vehicle is washed on a regular basis. Once the TOUGHGUARD® system is applied, further damage by UV rays and other factors will be dramatically reduced and the car will be preserved in it's current state much longer than with any other product available.
How long will TOUGHGUARD® protect my new car?
TOUGHGUARD® is guaranteed to last at least 5 years on new cars. TOUGHGUARD® will keep the UV rays and other environmental factors from destroying your paint. You need to just wash your car on a regular basis to remove any dirt and pollution from the surface.The best known waxes (carnuba) widely used over beeswax are no match for the degradation of the natural elements and man-made pollutants. These waxes must be constantly applied to maintain a good protection.
Why don't waxes and polishes work as well as TOUGHGUARD®?
The heat from the sun (solar convection) melts the wax that lays on painted surfaces. Because waxes are hard and viscous, they plate over the surface and do not penetrate into the pores. Waxes have very little resistance to detergents and are easily washed off with each wash. When left out in the sun, the exposed surfaces quickly heat up. The wax melts and, while in a molten state, dust, industrial fallout, exhaust fumes and any other pollutants floating in the air and water are absorbed into the molten wax. Consequently the surface looks dirtier, is washed more frequently, and as a result of the deterioration of the wax, the surface is exposed to the destructive elements that degrade the appearance of the finish.
Why don't silicone based products work as well as TOUGHGUARD®?
Silicones were first introduced in a liquid polish for autos, planes and boats in the mid-1950's. They were easy to apply, had a greater depth of shine and endured many times longer than waxes. However, silicone based products have significant drawbacks as well. Silicones penetrate into the pores of paint and eventually into the metal of the vehicle's body. As the silicones penetrate or drift further into the painted surfaces, they leave the surface exposed to elements just as waxes do when they melt or are washed off with a detergent. Depending upon the season, waxes will endure in the summer months for about 5 to 8 weeks whereas silicone will hold the protection for approximately 6 to 12 months, depending upon the quality of the silicone based product.