According to findings from an NPR report, every year there are thousands of repairs performed on aircraft, with one in five planes operated by US airlines serviced at facilities in Asia and Central America. Many of these service repairs involve damaged exterior paint caused by exposure to harsh UV rays.
One of the downsides of investing in an aircraft is its substantial commitment to keep it in perfect condition when contending with the elements. Fortunately, through careful maintenance and an investment in a premium-quality, UV-resistant, aircraft paint protection coating, like Permagard,your aircraft will be protected from many environmental factors and harsh UV rays that can severely damage your aircraft’s painted surfaces.
In this article, we’ve detailed how Permagard, the best aircraft paint protection solution, was designed to combat the harsh effects of UV rays.
Why Is UV Radiation a Hazard For Aircraft?
Before we discuss how Permagard can protect your aircraft investment,let’s look at the real reasons why UV rays are a considerable hazard.
When exposed to sunlight, the paint, or the clear coat, undergoes a process called oxidation, which results in the degradation of the paint’s layers. More sun exposure means more UV damage can occur, which results in faster degradation of paint layers.
This degradation can also compromise the structural integrity of the underlying materials, leading to corrosion and severe structural damage. These types of damages can result in massive amounts of time and money spent on restoring the aircraft to normal.
UV rays cause paint colors to fade and age, diminishing the visual appearance of an asset. This is particularly important for aircraft owners who want to maintain a brand-new appearance of their painted surfaces.
The primary role of paint on your aircraft is to protect the substrate and structure from corrosion. Permagard is designed to protect your paint and clear coat, so that they can continue to protect your aircraft’s structure from corrosion for the long-term.
The secondary role of paint is to beautify your asset, to individualize it to showcase your success.
Permagard is designed to improve your paint’s appearance over the long-term.
How Can You Protect Your Aircraft Investment Against UV Rays?
Permagard is a high-quality, USA-made, aircraft paint protection coating that offers superior UV protection to protect your aircraft’s paint from oxidation and corrosion.
The key to Permagard’s effectiveness lies in our innovative formula, which regularly outperforms traditional waxes or sealants. Unlike other products, Permagard was designed protect and extend the lifespan of painted surfaces it’s applied to. It acts as a durable, sacrificial layer to protect 100% of the integrity of your aircraft’s original paint system. Aircraft paint jobs are very expensive and incredibly time-consuming. Permagard prevents you from spending unnecessary time or money, in the future, on repainting your aircraft due to UV damage.
Permagard – Durable Sacrificial Layer For Your Aircraft’s Paint
Permagard is ISO-9001 certified, which means we adhere to the strict standards set by the Quality Management System (QMS). This hard-won certification demonstrates our commitment that Permagard is a product of the highest quality with zero defects.
With our ISO-9001 certification and our superior formula, Permagard can back up its promises of providing clients with a durable and protective paint coating that protects against oxidation and loss of gloss, which always occurs with gradual exposure to UV rays.
When our product is applied properly, Permagard can protect all the layers of paint on an aircraft, while safeguarding the underlying materials.
Permagard is also protective indefinitely, without needing countless topcoats, as long as Service Treatments are completed every 12 to 18 months. Service Treatments were designed to clean the coating from runway grime and insect impacts, while also filling in micro-scratches that may occur over time.
Permagard Provides Prolonged Aesthetic Appeal
Anybody who owns an aircraft wants it to look good for as long as possible, which is why protective coatings are essential for an aircraft’s longevity.
Beyond its protective qualities, Permagard enhances the aesthetic longevity of your aircraft.
It has been proven repeatedly that Permagard’s coating prevents fading and discoloration, ensuring that an aircraft maintains its vibrant and polished appearance over time.
This is good news for owners who want to preserve the resale value of their aircraft or for operators who rely on a visually appealing fleet for their business.
Permagard Is Easy To Maintain
Permagard simplifies maintenance routines for aircraft owners worldwide. In fact, it’s one of the easiest UV-protective coatings to maintain in the aviation market.
The formula creates a smooth surface on the aircraft, which then repels dirt, industrial fallout, salt-laden air, among many other contaminants found within the air. This makes cleaning and maintenance more manageable, saving both time and resources in the long run.
For example, all you will need to clean an aircraft is water and a mild cleaner for simple aircraft wipe-downs.
How Is Permagard Applied?
The application of Permagard is a straightforward process that only trained professionals can perform. The coating is carefully applied to the aircraft’s exterior surfaces, ensuring complete coverage.
The result is a seamless and effective coating that provides continuous protection against UV radiation. Let’s look at how it is applied below:
The Surface Is Prepared
Before applying Permagard, an aircraft’s surfaces are thoroughly cleaned and prepped. This step is crucial to ensure that the coating bonds effectively to the paint, maximizing its protective capabilities.
Permagard Is Applied
Even though Permagard is easy to install, it has to be installed by a professional, who has been trained and certified by Permagard. A professional installation ensures the product is applied properly, that the quality of application is exceptional, and that no painted surfaces are missed.
What you should note is that Permagard requires only simple detailing tools to apply because it has been specially formulated to be easily applied to any painted surface. This means it can also be applied quickly and efficiently. Learning how to apply Permagard can be done in as little as two hours, and once applied correctly, it becomes a formidable barrier against UV rays and other contaminants.
In contrast to other paint protection products on the market, Permagard can be applied in any environment, whether hot or cold. You also don’t need to worry about having a short window of time, within which it can be applied.
Permagard Is Cured
After application, the coating undergoes a curing process, forming a strong and durable bond with the aircraft’s painted surfaces. This curing process is called “cross-linking”, and it is essential for the longevity of the protection. It anchors the coating to the pores of the paint, ensuring that it withstands flights and exposure to varying weather conditions.
Unlike other products, Permagard doesn’t require a lengthy curing process or multiple coatings, so an aircraft will be ready to fly as soon as the application is completed.
What Are The Long-Term Benefits For Aircraft Owners?
Investing in Permagard’s UV-protective coating translates into long-term benefits for aircraft owners.
Here are some of the best advantages you can expect:
Cost Savings
While the initial investment in a UV-protective coating may seem like an additional unneeded expense, it is a wise long-term financial decision. This is because the protection Permagard provides reduces the need for frequent repainting and repairs, caused by UV damage.
This results in significant cost savings over the lifetime of your aircraft.
Better Resale Value
A well-maintained aircraft with a pristine exterior is more attractive to potential buyers the day you ever decide that you want to sell your aircraft.
So, by preserving the aircraft’s aesthetics and structural integrity through a UV-protective coating, Permagard contributes to maintaining or even increasing your aircraft’s resale value.
This means you’ll be able to sell your aircraft for far more than you might have been able to, if you didn’t use a protective coating, like Permagard.
In fact, many customers have stated that the added resale value easily covers the costs of the Permagard program over the lifespan of the paint.
Reduced Downtime
UV damage can lead to downtime for an aircraft. Luckily, the protective barrier created by Permagard minimizes the need for extensive repairs, allowing an aircraft to stay operational for longer periods.
In addition, the required services needed for routine maintenance are only necessary every 12 to 18 months, as mentioned earlier, and they don’t take very long to complete. Thus, you won’t wait weeks or months for your aircraft to be flight-ready.
Permagard is approved by more aircraft OEM than any other protective coating manufacturer.
Speak With a UV-Protective Coating Specialist At Permagard Today
Your aircraft needs a UV-protective coating, and Permagard is one of the best, with more than 25 years of proven results. This high gloss-solution is a game-changer for aircraft owners and operators who understand the importance of preserving their investment.
So, if you’re ready to make the smart choice, invest in Permagard to ensure that your aircraft continues to soar across the sky with both style and durability. Contact us here, and we will be happy to help you get your aircraft the UV protection it deserves.