GYEON Q2 MOHS+ is a state of the art quartz coating system that simultaneously protects and enhances the appearance of automotive paint. It achieves this through the use of two distinct products that are supplied as a set; GYEON Q2 MOHS and GYEON Q2 PHOBIC. The former uses the latest in low volatile content silicon (Si) technology to lay down a hybrid film of perhydropolysilazane (PHPS), hydroxyl-rich organic copolymers and poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) that condenses rapidly to form an amorphous organic-silica nano-composite that chemically bonds to painted surfaces at the molecular level. Unlike rival products, GYEON Q2 MOHS actually gains molecular weight as it cures (as skeletal Si-N bonds are replaced with Si-O bonds), which improves its structural integrity and restricts its shrinkage to 5% during the curing process (the average figure for SiO2 coatings is 30%). As a result, each coat of GYEON Q2 MOHS imparts a measurable 0.2 micron increase in total paint thickness, and significantly improves the scratch resistance of the underlying finish - on average, each coat adds two grades of hardness (2H) on the Mohs scale.
The second product in the system, GYEON Q2 PHOBIC, uses similar silicon (Si) technology to lay down a hybrid film of perhydropolysilazane (PHPS) and organopolysilazane (OPSZ) that condenses rapidly to form an organic-silica coating that chemically bonds to the GYEON Q2 MOHS basecoat. As a result of comprising a greater proportion of organic components (hydrocarbons), this sacrificial topcoat subtly alters the look of the GYEON Q2 MOHS finish (by adding extra richness and gloss) and also modifies its behaviour with respect to water and oil-based liquids. Whereas surfaces treated with GYEON Q2MOHS become naturally water hating (hydrophobic), the addition of GYEON Q2 PHOBIC also enhances their slickness, which causes rainfall and rinse water to bead up and roll off even more quickly. This not only enhances the self-cleaning effect for which GYEON Q2 MOHS is famed, but also serves to reduce the risk of water spots forming during the first few weeks following application. Moreover, surfaces treated with GYEON Q2 PHOBIC also become naturally oil-repellent (lipophobic), meaning that it effectively seals them against vandalism by graffiti and most other forms of paint. This technology has recently been adopted by many rail operators and facilities management companies, and has already proven itself to be highly effective.
In addition to the strong self-cleaning and anti-vandalism properties outlined above, the GYEON Q2 MOHS+ coating system also provides excellent protection against bird droppings, bug splatter, road salt and harmful UV radiation for upwards of twenty four months at a time, even on daily drivers (it is impervious to cleaning chemicals and pressure washing, and once fully cured can only be removed by machine polishing). Indeed, every GYEON Q2MOHS+ set comes supplied with a two year limited mileage warranty, which reflects the faith that GYEON place in their flagship product. However, in order to ensure that GYEON Q2 MOHS+ performs properly, it must be applied by a certified GYEON detailer. In order to become certified you have to prove to GYEON that their quality control criteria will be fully met, by fulfilling strict craftsmanship and studio requirements. For example, it is critical that GYEON Q2 MOHS+ is applied indoors in an environment where temperature, humidity and lighting are all able to be controlled; it is simply not appropriate for it to be applied in any other setting. As a result, each GYEON Q2 MOHS+ set is only available to purchase by a certified GYEON detailer. If you wish to have GYEON Q2 MOHS+ applied to your vehicle and you are not sure who your closest certified GYEON detailer is, please contact us for assistance.
