[TheForge] Found another new metal product

[Rob Fertner]

I like watching the car shows on cable and they promote different products.
This one caught my eye. It's a clear protective coating for metal.

The website is http://sharkhide.com/ 

>From the Website:

SHARKHIDE Metal Protectant was originally formulated forty plus years ago by
a group of chemical engineers, whose mission was to create a product that
would protect aluminum structural and decorative trim pieces (in the
building industry) from the damaging effects of masonry mortar as well as
the elements. SHARKHIDE was an instant success! But with the advent of new
building styles and materials, the SHARKHIDE formula was no longer needed,
and set back on a shelf. And that's where it remained until the mid
eighties. 

 Since then, we here at Flatwater Inc. have introduced the remarkable
features of this product into such industries as Marine, Automotive, Cycle,
Aircraft, Trucking, RV, Architectural, Building Maintenance and many others.
Actually the working principals behind SHARKHIDE are very simple. The
materials that make up SHARKHIDE Metal Protectant are a proprietary blend of
many types of resins. These resins are then suspended in a blend of two
different solvents. When applied to a surface, the solvents rapidly
evaporate leaving the actual SHARKHIDE Metal Protectant behind. This forms
an air tight film over any metal surface, and will protect against just
about anything Mother Nature can throw at it.

SHARKHIDE METAL PROTECTANT FAQ

Q: What type of metal will SHARKHIDE work on?
 A: SHARKHIDE can be applied to Aluminum, Polished Aluminum, Diamond Plate,
Copper, Brass, Steel, 
 Stainless Steel, or any other metal you want to prevent from staining and
discoloring.

Q: Can you see SHARKHIDE once it's applied?
 A: SHARKHIDE is virtually invisible on any metal surface other than a high
polished surface. On a high polish finish, 
 SHARKHIDE when wiped on, can sometimes leave a slight rainbow sheen, like
on a soap bubble. This will some what 
 lessen with a second coat and it also tends to diminish with time. 

Q: Will SHARKHIDE work on painted surfaces?
 A: Yes, SHARKHIDE can be applied to dull painted surfaces that are
beginning to get chalky and oxidized. SHARKHIDE will prevent the chalky
finish from 
 returning as well as bring back a rich shiny finish.

Q: Can SHARKHIDE be used on Fiberglass?
 A: Yes, SHARKHIDE restores the appearance of old faded Gel Coat as well as
sealing it off so it won't take on a permanent water line.

Q: Will Sunlight cause SHARKHIDE to yellow?
 A: NO! SHARKHIDE will not EVER yellow or discolor.

Q: What will SHARKHIDE protect against?
 A: SHARKHIDE will protect your surfaces from water (fresh, salt, brackish),
acid rain, salt spray, humidity, alkaline, soot, and all road deicers (known
at this time).

Q: Will SHARKHIDE keep Moss and Algae from growing on my boat hull?
 A: NO!!! SHARKHIDE is a metal protectant, NOT an "Anti Fouling" bottom
paint. 

Q: How long will the average application last?
 A: On things like Motorcycles, Street Rods, Aircraft and other things that
see limited fair weather use, it's not uncommon to get 6 or more years of
protection 
 between coats. On heavily used things like Big rigs, Dump trailers, Fire
and Rescue equipment, you may need to re coat every 1 to 4 years. On boats
that are kept 
 on the trailer, or on a lift, it's not uncommon to get 3 to 5 years of
protection. If you leave your boat in the slip all season long, from the
water line down, it may last 
 a month, or it may last a couple of years. There are just too many
variables such as water conditions and content, as well as severity of
marine growth etc. 
 But from the water line up, you can expect the same protection as any other
boat.

Q: How do I apply SHARKHIDE?
 A: SHARKHIDE can be applied by wipe, spray, brush, or dip, depending on the
surface texture and desired finish. Generally speaking, for a smooth finish,

 the preferred method is to wipe it on.