The secret of 5 Star Shine's durability is its patented PTFE formulation. PTFE, stands for Polytetrafluorethylene. From a chemical point of view PTFE consists of one long carbon chain, surrounded by fluor atoms that form a protective housing. This stable chemical structure determines the outstanding protective properties of 5 Star Shine's PTFE application. Here are some of the beneficial properties of using 5 Star Shine's PTFE formula on your vehicle in scientific terms. You'll just love how shiny and clean it keeps your car!
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PTFE shows superb stability even under high temperatures and in the presence of solvents, oils, oxidants, ultra violet rays and other influences of the operating environment.
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PTFE remains stable from 536 °F to -328 °F.
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PTFE has excellent anti-adhesive properties.
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PTFE is extremely resistant to the influence of the most corrosive organic and inorganic chemical compounds.
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PTFE is Noncombustible and has a low heat conduction capacity.
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PTFE has an extremely low friction coefficient.
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PTFE has absolute resistance during a long stay in water.
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PTFE does not change its optical properties under the influence of various corrosive operating mediums.
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PTFE is chemically pure and inert.
5 Star Shine's PTFE Versus The Other Waxes
The following comparison chart shows how 5 Star Shine's PTFE formula compares with other car waxes when it comes to withstanding different substances that attack your vehicle's paint.
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| Silicones | Polyethylene | Resins | Waxes |
| Sunlight | Excellent | Excellent | Fair to Poor | Excellent | Poor |
| Ultraviolet | Excellent | Excellent | Fair to Poor | Good | Poor |
| Hot Water | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Fair to Poor | Poor |
| Cold Water | Excellent | Good | Good | Fair to Poor | Slight |
| Acids - Strong | Excellent | Very Good | Very Good | Poor | Good |
| Acids - Weak | Excellent | Very Good | Very Good | Good | Fair to Poor |
| Alkalis - Strong | Excellent | Very Good | Very Good | Poor | Fair to Poor |
| Alkalis - Weak | Excellent | Very Good | Very Good | Good | Poor |
| Ketones | Excellent | Very Good | Very Good | Fair to Poor | Poor |
| Esters | Excellent | Very Good | Very Good | Fair to Poor | Poor |
Hydrocarbons | Excellent | Fair to Poor | Fair to Poor | Fair to Poor | Poor |
| Oils - Minerals | Excellent | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Fair to Poor |
| Oils - Animal | Excellent | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Fair to Poor |
| Oils - Vegetable | Excellent | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Poor |
| Alcohols | Excellent | Very Good | Very Good | Fair to Poor | Fair to Poor |
Rating | Best | Second | Third | Fourth | Worst |
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Excellent | Very Good
to Good | Fair to Poor | Poor |
