Graphene Coatings with Long-Lasting Effect – Next Generation Paint Protection

Graphene, a special two-dimensional modification of carbon, is considered one of the strongest known materials and has gained increasing importance in automotive care in recent years. Due to its extraordinary physical properties – such as high chemical resistance, electrical conductivity, and mechanical stability – graphene is used as an innovative additive in modern paint protection products.

Manufacturers like ArtDeShine with their established products NGCv3 and NGC Plus, as well as the Australian company NXTZEN, have launched powerful coatings that set new standards not only in terms of durability but also regarding hydrophobicity and deep gloss. We rely on graphene coatings from Nordic Pro Coatings from Denmark and Luminus from South Korea – both suppliers impress with high-performance single-coat systems that have proven their durability and longevity in months of practical testing.

Whether graphene in these products serves as a functional agent or mainly as a marketing element remains uncertain – what matters to us is solely the overall performance. And it has convinced us: all graphene coatings in our range meet the highest quality standards and are offered with German-language, REACH-compliant safety data sheets and legally secure labeling to ensure maximum product safety and transparency.

Why Are There Graphene Coatings at Chemical-Shark.de Despite Doubts?

As a manufacturer-independent supplier of vehicle care and detailing products, we consistently focus on the needs and wishes of our customers – and have done so for many years with great trust on both sides.

A clear trend in recent years: The demand for high-performance single-coat systems that provide reliable paint protection with just one application has clearly increased. While we are aware that two-coat systems like Gtechniq Crystal Serum in combination with EXOv5 still deliver absolute top values, not every user wants to engage in this extra effort – especially in the semi-professional or private sector.

In our intensive search for high-performance coatings with easy application, two new brands caught our attention: a young company from Scandinavia and a manufacturer from Asia convinced us in months of practical testing with a consistently strong performance – even under difficult conditions.

Additionally, all legal and safety-related requirements could be met in close collaboration with the manufacturers, leaving nothing in the way of listing in our range.

Our Impression of Graphene in Coatings – Realistic Advantages and Scientific Context

The most plausible and understandable advantage of graphene in coatings appears to be its role as a structure-stabilizing solid. Due to its atomic thickness and simultaneous mechanical strength, graphene can act as a particle additive, helping the coating to embed finer and more evenly into the microstructure of the painted surface. This can foster optimized wetting, leading to a more homogeneous finish – an effect also reported for other solids like nano-diamonds or silicon carbide.

Graphene acts on a molecular level as a reinforcer of the surface structure by stabilizing the formulation with its high planar structure and potentially improving the anchorage to the substrate surface. This could lead to higher mechanical load-bearing capacity of the cured layer, particularly under mechanical stress or temperature fluctuations.

Theoretically conceivable advantages such as self-healing effects, reduced heat absorption to avoid water spots, or significantly increased hydrophobicity seem to us – at least based on currently available data – rather intangible. These properties are generally more dependent on the formulation of the binder, the carrier system, and the surface energy behavior of the finished layer than on the additive itself. Moreover, many of these effects are already present in modern ceramic coatings – even without graphene.

Another realistic advantage we observed in our tests involves the easier processing with certain graphene formulations. The improved viscosity and controlled drying behavior could contribute to making the product easier to apply and polish – a real added value for professional and private users alike.

Overall, graphene remains a fascinating component of modern coating technologies – with potential benefits but also a certain degree of marketing projection. In the end, we value the combined effect of all components – and that has convinced us in the products we offer overall.