IGSA has just developed the first super-abrasive plastic powder/product for non-routine window cleaning and coated glass restoration. It is based on polymeric particles which are measured in microns, softer than glass, and have an angular shape. These particles also have a different chemical functionality. This means simply that their surfaces have a different chemical identity than cerium oxide, feldspar, or silica. Which will react differently when in contact with glass, titanium dioxide, or another metallic alloy. These differences will result in different effects.
For one thing it should be possible to use particles that are larger than those used to polish glass. This will allow for the quicker removal of contaminants like cured silicone caulk. It can be mixed with various solvent blends too for quick removal of paint from defective glass or coated glass. Recently Nick Evans of New Zealand, the chief founder of IGSA, proved that our first product Poly-Skrub is very effective at removing greasy residue from etched glass. Also Peter Thomas of Australia has demonstrated that Poly-Skrub is capable of removing car key scratches from a low e coated glass surface. We will be testing this product on many other coated glass surfaces and defective glass too. Really we are just beginning to learn about all of the different applications and benefits of this product. Here is the video I made showing Peter Thomas discovery with car keys.
Written by Henry Grover Jr.
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