Age Stop from Color Glo

Loss of colour and fading are a phenomenon we are all used to on our possessions. From walls, decking, furniture, carpets we all see the fading of the original colour precipitating over time. With walls, decking and other timbers we re-paint or re-stain them. But with other finishes this is not so simple. So slowing down or stopping this fading process will keep these items looking “like new” for longer.

Color Glo has been working hard in our R&D centre in Minneapolis to provide a solution.

Finishes Fade Because of Ultraviolet Light

• It is all about the chemical makeup of an object. The technical term for colour fading is photodegradation. There are light absorbing colour bodies called chromophores that are present in dyes. The colour(s) we see are based upon these chemical bonds and the amount of light that is absorbed in a particular wavelength.

• Ultraviolet rays can break down the chemical bonds and thus fade the colour(s) in an object - it is a bleaching effect. Some objects may be more prone to fading, such as dyed textiles and watercolours. Other objects may reflect the light more, which makes them less prone to fade

So why does ultraviolet light cause colour to fade?

The answer is because of photodegradation.

Where Can Color Glo Help?

Using our 40 years’ experience in coatings, Color Glo has developed a water based, environmentally friendly coating that will keep your finishes looking “Like New” for much much longer.

The Age Stop solution from Color Glo does more than stop fading. In developing our solution we have looked at and developed a solution that provides UV protection, stain resistance (including ink & colour run) and additional wear, tear, scuff resistance. When applied Age Stop from Color Glo will help retain that “Like New” look for much longer on your finishes.

So what does Age Stop work on?

• Furniture

• Leather – Vinyl

• Fabrics - Carpets

• Cars

• Seats – Dash – Steering Wheel – Door Cards – Trim – Soft Tops

• Fabrics - Carpets

• Boats

• Seats – Trim – Canopies – Covers

• Commercial Furniture

• Leather - Vinyl

• Aircraft

• Leather – Vinyl

• Apparel

• Bags – Jackets – Boots – Shoes

What Does Color Glo Age Stop Do?

• Protects against UV photodegradation (Fading)

• Provides protective barrier against wear and tear aging

• Increasing the longevity of the material

• Protects against Ink Stains

• Protects against Colour Run from clothing and other material on leather

• Dirt Barrier

• Makes your finishes easier cleaned

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