Frequently Asked Questions

Permagard is a handmade, advanced, aviation-grade, paint protection coating that bonds to the pores of paintwork to seal and durably protect the painted surface. As the treated surface cures, the plasticized molecules elongate and interlock with each other. The result is a highly durable, sacrificial layer that protects your painted surfaces, while simultaneously vivifying its color contrasts and bringing rich, exquisite gloss. Permagard is not a wax and does not create repaint issues.

The Permagard concept is based upon the idea that “prevention is better than a cure”. Permagard is much more cost-effective, quicker, and easier to repair and maintain than the bare painted surfaces of the highly-valued asset that it protects. When you choose the Permagard protection system, you remove the need for continued compounding of your asset, therefore, prolonging the lifespan of its painted surfaces.

Permagard can be applied with a variety of detailing polishers. A dual-action polisher, such as a Rupes Bigfoot, a gear driven polisher, such as a Flex, or an orbital polisher, such as a Ryobi One+, are all correct tools you can use to apply Permagard. Permagard CANNOT be applied with a rotary polisher or high-speed polisher. This application method is far superior to spray on/wipe off applications as it creates a more effective bond with the pores of the painted surfaces.

Permagard is applied once. This is called the “initial application”. Permagard certified applicators are also authorized to offer our Permagard Maintenance Program of annual “Service Treatments”. The Service Treatments consist of a deep cleaning and conditioning of the Permagard coating to keep it in good standing and performing optimally, as well as an initial application on any newly painted areas. Customers that opt in for the Permagard Maintenance Program are eligible for a 5-year warranty on the Permagard coating. Permagard currently has assets in our Permagard Maintenance Program that have been serviced for over 20 years.

Permagard is water-resistant and extremely slick. This makes cleaning the coated surfaces much easier and removes the need for harsh cleaning chemicals and waxing, leading to reduced maintenance costs and overall downtime. The majority of washes on a Permagard-treated asset can be completed with a clean water source, with the occasional use of a mild soap or shampoo. Permagard also offers our Multipurpose Cleaner, an alkaline-based dry-wash cleaner that is fully compatible with the Permagard coating.

Permagard was designed to work hand-in-hand with repainting procedures and no special protocols are required when repainting a Permagard-treated surface. Permagard does not interfere with paints’ curing processes and can be re-applied onto the painted surface as soon as the paint is dry to touch. Permagard causes no repaint issues and has been successfully used by painters, OEMs, and MRO facilities around the world for over 25 years.