UV absorbance testing on waxes and sealants

[FUNX650]

this is an easy test i dont see why people are making it so extreme, its like testing sunblock in a tanning bed, it will work and the rays go through the clear plastic. I give up on this thread haha

Oh come on now---you were doing so good.

Before you 'give up' on this thread: Would you be willing to do the UV absorbance testing for this forum's members, posting your results? It could relieve some folks anxiety. Thanks in advance.

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I personally think testing for waxes and sealants "reflectivity values" would better represent their validity for UV protection!

[jslym777]

haha if this really is a concern to people maybe after sealant/wax, they top it off with some spf 30, i personally am not concerned, just was giving a suggestion on testing

[FUNX650]

haha if this really is a concern to people maybe after sealant/wax, they top it off with some spf 30, i personally am not concerned, just was giving a suggestion on testing

LOL. IMO...Besides the 'built-in' UV protection the clear-coat paint itself has, applying a sealant/coating that has the shiniest, glossiest, most mirror-like finish would be an enhancement for the paint in this battle against UV rays.

BTW, I know of people who actually apply 303 Aerospace Protectant (SPFi 40?) as a "topper" to their LSPs...oh well.

Nice talking with ya. You and yours have a wonderful 'rest of the day'.

[jbgrant]

Oh come on now---you were doing so good.

I personally think testing for waxes and sealants "reflectivity values" would better represent their validity for UV protection!

The great thing about using a setup similar to an eye-glass UV tester/analyzer is that whether the UV was being blocked by absorbance or reflectivity, the results would be exactly the same to the machine (it's only concerned with the % in versus % out of the lens).

BTW, I know of people who actually apply 303 Aerospace Protectant (SPFi 40?) as a "topper" to their LSPs...oh well.
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Really? I will have to search for that. Any pictures or info available? That would be a great product to throw into the test pool for curiosity.

For consideration purposes only:

How about contacting IU's research depts. and see if the've run any Xenon Arc Light Exposure Testing under the auspices of ASTM D 4587, ASTM G 155, or similar ISO/OEM appropiate and approved standards. Therein could lie some of the answers you are seeking.

Very good idea. I don't know anybody involved in the use of that type of equipment, but you gave me another idea; don't we have an optometry school here?

[FUNX650]

Very good idea. I don't know anybody involved in the use of that type of equipment, but you gave me another idea; don't we have an optometry school here?

IU has an excellent School of Optometry...maybe this could also be another source for your attempts at garnering your intended information.

[john b]

i am worried you guys have lost control and will be testing sunglasses with sun tan lotion in a room where the walls are paded

[jslym777]

i am worried you guys have lost control and will be testing sunglasses with sun tan lotion in a room where the walls are paded

agreed, keep it simple

[FUNX650]

i am worried you guys have lost control and will be testing sunglasses with sun tan lotion in a room where the walls are paded

LOL. Some of our quests do become errant in nature.

I caught my "better half" checking out this site..New Page 1...she said it was because of my condition

[jbgrant]

i am worried you guys have lost control and will be testing sunglasses with sun tan lotion in a room where the walls are paded

Haha. Thanks for the encouragement. We're all on our way there in some way; I was just hoping I could find some support from enablers on this crazy forum for people overly concerned with shiny objects like myself. Perhaps we need a forum for people trying to drop the addiction?

[detailbyfemale]

in my opinion----that UV crud is what makes it flake and peel......