Clearshield PRO ACTIV™
Self-Healing Paint Protection Film
WELCOME TO THE ACTIV DRIVING EXPERIENCE
ÁñÁ«¿¿±ÈÍøÕ¾ is proud to bring you the latest innovation in paint protection film (PPF) technology. Clearshield? Pro ACTIV™ is expertly engineered to deliver a balance of instantly activated self-healing with the outstanding scratch resistance the Clearshield Pro name represents.
And unlike other options on the market that require heat and/or water to start the self-healing process, ACTIV technology is immediately triggered once scratched or damaged. Its topcoat also features a hydrophobic, crosslinked design that beads up and repels water, mud and grime.
Continuously protect your vehicle¡¯s factory paint while enhancing its finish with Clearshield Pro ACTIV. We¡¯re taking ¡°the best protection you¡¯ll never see¡± to its most activated state.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
- Active self-healing technology ¨C advanced polymer technology is immediately triggered once scratched or damaged (no heat required)
- Hydrophobic, stain-resistant topcoat ? invisibly guard your vehicle¡¯s finish from damage caused by water, bug splatter, bird droppings and other elements
- Luxury appearance ? maintain a glossy, just-waxed look
- Warranty coverage ? 12-year protection from yellowing, hazing, cracking, peeling and molding
- Higher vehicle resale value ? keep your car looking as good as the day you purchased it
- SPF 285+ ? prevent UV damage to and fading of factory paint
- Expert installation ? count on ÁñÁ«¿¿±ÈÍøÕ¾¡¯s professional dealer network
TEST ITEM | TEST METHOD | NOMINAL VALUE | |
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | Cap sheet | Micrometer | 1.5 mil (40 micron) |
TPU thickness | Micrometer | 6 mil (150 micron) | |
Product thickness (TC+TPU+PSA) | Micrometer | 8 mil (200 micron) | |
Tensile stress at break | ASTM D882 | > 2,200 lbs/in2 (> 15 MPa) | |
Elongation at break (%) | ASTM D882 | > 250% | |
Break strength | ASTM D882 | > 45 lbs/in (83 N/cm) | |
GLOSS | Gloss | Adhered to paint panel, 60° gloss per ASTM D523 | 92 GU |
ADHESION | Initial dry peel adhesion | Film applied dry, cured for 20 min at 72°F (22°C) | 1,290 g/in (5 N/cm) |
Initial wet peel adhesion | Film applied wet, cured for 20 min at 72°F (22°C) | 1,340 g/in (5 N/cm) | |
After heat age peel adhesion | Adhered to paint panel, 3 min at 248°F (120°C) | 2,700 g/in (10 N/cm) | |
Adhered state shrinkage | Adhered to paint panel, 48 hrs at 176°F (80°C) | No shrinkage | |
AGING TEST | Heat aging | Adhered to paint panel, 16 days at 176°F (80°C) | Pass, NDE |
Accelerated weathering | ASTM G155 Cycle 7- 3,000 hrs | Pass, NDE | |
IMPACT RESISTANCE | Chip resistance | SAE J400 (Gravelometer) | Pass, NDE |
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE | Soap & water | Samples submerged in chemical for 24 hrs followed by visual inspection. | Pass, NDE |
Isopropyl alcohol | Pass, NDE | ||
Mild acid (pH 9+) | Pass, NDE | ||
Windshield washer fluid | Pass, NDE | ||
Unleaded gasoline | Samples submerged in chemical for 30 minutes followed by visual inspection in 24 hrs. | Pass, NDE | |
Motor oil | Pass, NDE | ||
STAIN RESISTANCE | Sharpie marker | Lines were drawn on the film with a permanent Sharpie marker. Each line was wiped with a dry towel at 5- and 15-min and 24-hr intervals. | No visual residue |
SELF-HEALING | Brass brush (Lincoln Electric KH582) | Samples were scratched in a circular motion with a brass brush, then visually inspected @15-second intervals until scratches were no longer visible. | < 1 minute, no visible scratches |
Samples were scratched in a circular motion | No visible scratches | ||
with a brass brush, then exposed to mild heat | |||
and visually inspected. |
HC = Hard Coat, TPU = Thermal Plastic Polyurethane, PSA = Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive
Adhesion: 180¡ã peel on Instron tensile tester
NDE: no detrimental effect
Note: all values are nominal values and should not be used for specification purposes.
Shelf life:
ÁñÁ«¿¿±ÈÍøÕ¾ recommends using Clearshield Pro ACTIV within one year from date of purchase.
Optimum storage conditions for Clearshield Pro ACTIV are 40¡ãF (4¡ãC) to 90¡ãF (32¡ãC), and 40% to 60% relative humidity