Clearshield® Pro ACTIV™ by Solar Gard is a revolutionary advancement in paint protection film (PPF) technology. This innovative film product is designed to provide the ultimate balance between instant self-healing and robust scratch resistance. Unlike other protective film on the market, the ACTIV™ technology is immediately triggered once the film is scratched or damaged. This removes the need for heat or water to trigger, making this protective film a truly self-healing paint protection film.
Key Features:
- Active Self-Healing Technology: Advanced polymer technology is instantly activated upon scratching or damage, eliminating the need for heat or water to initiate the healing process.
- Hydrophobic, Stain-Resistant Topcoat: Effortlessly repels water, mud, and grime, while protecting against stains from bug splatter and bird droppings.
- Luxury Appearance: Maintains a glossy, just-waxed look, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your vehicle.
- Comprehensive Warranty Coverage: Enjoy peace of mind with a 12-year warranty against yellowing, hazing, cracking, peeling, and molding.
- Increased Resale Value: Preserve your car's pristine condition, potentially boosting its resale value.
- SPF 285+ Protection: Prevent UV damage and fading of your vehicle's factory paint.
Shelf Life:
- Solar Gard recommends using Clearshield® Pro ACTIV™ within one year from date of purchase.
| TEST ITEM | TEST METHOD | NOMINAL VALUE | |
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | Cap sheet | Micrometer | 1.5 mil (40 micron) |
| TPU thickness | Micrometer | 6 mil (150 micron) | |
| Product thickness (TC+TPU+PSA) | Micrometer | 8 mil (200 micron) | |
| Tensile stress at break | ASTM D882 | > 2,200 lbs/in2 (> 15 MPa) | |
| Elongation at break (%) | ASTM D882 | > 250% | |
| Break strength | ASTM D882 | > 45 lbs/in (83 N/cm) | |
| GLOSS | Gloss | Adhered to paint panel, 60° gloss per ASTM D523 | 92 GU |
| ADHESION | Initial dry peel adhesion | Film applied dry, cured for 20 min at 72°F (22°C) | 1,290 g/in (5 N/cm) |
| Initial wet peel adhesion | Film applied wet, cured for 20 min at 72°F (22°C) | 1,340 g/in (5 N/cm) | |
| After heat age peel adhesion | Adhered to paint panel, 3 min at 248°F (120°C) | 2,700 g/in (10 N/cm) | |
| Adhered state shrinkage | Adhered to paint panel, 48 hrs at 176°F (80°C) | No shrinkage | |
| AGING TEST | Heat aging | Adhered to paint panel, 16 days at 176°F (80°C) | Pass, NDE |
| Accelerated weathering | ASTM G155 Cycle 7- 3,000 hrs | Pass, NDE | |
| IMPACT RESISTANCE | Chip resistance | SAE J400 (Gravelometer) | Pass, NDE |
| CHEMICAL RESISTANCE | Soap & water | Samples submerged in chemical for 24 hrs followed by visual inspection. | Pass, NDE |
| Isopropyl alcohol | Pass, NDE | ||
| Mild acid (pH 9+) | Pass, NDE | ||
| Windshield washer fluid | Pass, NDE | ||
| Unleaded gasoline | Samples submerged in chemical for 30 minutes followed by visual inspection in 24 hrs. | Pass, NDE | |
| Motor oil | Pass, NDE | ||
| STAIN RESISTANCE | Sharpie marker | Lines were drawn on the film with a permanent Sharpie marker. Each line was wiped with a dry towel at 5- and 15-min and 24-hr intervals. | No visual residue |
| SELF-HEALING | Brass brush (Lincoln Electric KH582) | Samples were scratched in a circular motion with a brass brush, then visually inspected @15-second intervals until scratches were no longer visible. | < 1 minute, no visible scratches |
| Samples were scratched in a circular motion | No visible scratches | ||
| with a brass brush, then exposed to mild heat | |||
| and visually inspected. |