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 | VOLCANIC ASH (22 April 2010) VOLCANIC ASH -ALERT
With meteorologists predicting that the volcanic ash that has disrupted travel for the past week will now fall to earth, it could now present a further problem - for our cars.
If rubbed against the surface of paintwork or glass, it is known to be abrasive, and the acidity could cause corrosion to exposed metals and painted surfaces.
Once the ash/rain mixture has fallen and settled on the vehicles’ paint surface, a fine film of hard, abrasive and mildly corrosive dust will be left over. It’s important NOT to simply wipe off the ash, as this may cause micro scratching, resulting in dulled paintwork and scratched windows.
A-Glaze will provide some protection, as long as frequent washes are carried out. Twice a week is advisable.
How to safely wash volcano dust from your car
1. Before washing, make sure the vehicle is cool to the touch.
2. Thoroughly rinse the car bodywork with water to loosen surface deposits, preferably with a hose or pressure washer.
3. .Use a pH-neutral car shampoo/A-Glaze wash n Shine solution to neutralize acidic fallout.
4. Use two buckets rather than a single bucket, one bucket with shampoo to wash the vehicle bodywork. The second to rinse the sponge into, before you dip back in the shampoo bucket, to minimise the risk of putting ash particles back onto the car. Change the water frequently.
5. Keep the car wet with clean water while washing with a sponge - this keeps the surface of the paint lubricated to reduce the risk of scratching from any dust that remains on the bodywork.
6. Clean wiper blades and side window seals - which may harbor dust that scratches windows.
7. Rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove all shampoo from the car.
8. Dry the car using a high quality microfibre or synthetic chamois such as an A-Glaze Flunkie
9. Extra protection can be added by appling A-Glaze Active 3 or A-Glaze Reflections polish, this will help prevent further contaminants adhering to paintwork, and form a barrier against acidic deposits.
10. Wash frequently to minimize the risk of damage. |
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| A Glaze Trade News (16 June 2008) A-GLAZE HEADS TO HONG KONG...
A presentation will be made to local businesses in Hong Kong in July. Major companies including Cathay Pacific, Penninsular Hotel, Fairline, Sunseeker and BMW will be introduced to the benefits of the A-Glaze sealant and many of our other products. We are pleased to have the support of the British Consulate in arranging the day along with our agent Synergy Asia investments managed by Robin Whittaker.
Anyone wishing to attend the seminar should contact Robin on 00 852 2813 7421 |
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| Show News (16 January 2008)  
GREAT SUCCESS AT THE LONDON BOAT SHOW 2008.......
67 Boats were presented using A-Glaze at this years Boatshow, among these boats were Fairline's Targa, Phantom and Squadron Fleet.
The A-Glaze stand, was as usual, a bustle of activity. Product Demonstrations were going on throughout the show and we were visited by many customers, existing and new. We would like to thank everyone for their continued support of A-Glaze and we look forward to an even better show in 2009. |
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| Customer Satisfaction (01 January 2008) BOB GECO'S AUTO APPEARNCE CARE - L.A. CALIFORNIA....... Trade Customer Thank you so much for the care and handling of the products I purchased from your company. I truly believe after testing your alloy wheel cleaner and Protector that you have the best product for maintenance of expensive alloy wheels. I am no end sold by the performance your wheel cleaner delivers......
P.M - SUSSEX SAYS....... I had my car A-Glazed from new, last year, and I can't believe that it still looks as good as the day I got it. My car washes up beautifully and takes the absolute minimum of effort, the dirt just falls off. I use your U-Glaze shampoo, fantastic stuff.....
JRB - KENT WRITES...........Far to often, In today's litigious climate we are urged via the media etc to complain about the smallest problems, unfortunately this is done far to often and we generally are not passionate about praising good work or products etc. So I thought a short positive note would be welcome...
L.S - WESTON SUPER MARE WRITES......Thank you for my order which arrived yesterday at 10am, it was almost as quick as coming to pick it up. I was most impressed with the synthetic chamois, I have tried a few in my time, but this one is excellent, and does not go mushy when full of water. The Eradicator cleaning block is incredible, I cleaned my back doors and it has come up like new. I had my VW Golf A-Glazed, Fantastic finish on it.
'This is just to say that since using your products, how pleased we are with the finish. Unbelievable! We have used other leading products previously, but they did not produce the same finish. One of our cars is a new black BMW which has been treated with your paint protection and I am over the moon with the finish. |
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| MAGAZINE ARTICLES (18 January 2007) VOLKSWAGON DRIVER - COMPETITION WINNER Volkswagon Driver Magazine ran a competition to win an A-Glaze treatment in their October'06 issue. This was won by reader Garfay Liu of Cambridge. The treatment was carried out on his Mk 3 GTi 16V on 27th November 2006. In the magazines February 2007 issue. Garfay has reported back on the success of the treatment: 'After not washing the 16V for a month, to get it as dirty as possible with the winter driving, then going through my two-bucket method for washing and drying, the paintwork is still looking pretty much as it did the day we did the A-Glaze treatment......................Words don't do justice to the finish.' (The full article can be found in Volkswagon Driver February 2007 Issue.) A-Glaze would like to thank Volkswagon Driver and Congratulate Mr Garfay Liu on his Win.
LAND ROVER WORLD-NOVEMBER 2006 Article - Dirty Deeds 'Want your paint to last longer? Check this out'........Chris Lorigan Writes.. 'Our yellow Ninety takes a bit of punishment, and its recent bright paint job takes a hammering from the elements..........If you've got a Land Rover and you want it to look good all the time... this surface protection product might be the answer. AGlaze spent 2 hours preparing the surface and applying the sealant......I thought the Ninety was looking OK in it's yellow skin applied only a few months back, but once the Glaze was on it, it looked fantastic. All that was needed now was to head out and find some mud........After washing it by hand with water only, it came up looking like new, the mud and grit virtually slipping off. After cleaning it I threw a bit more mud at it and left it for a week, just to see if it would dull the paint underneath. It didn't the mud wiped easily off to reveal a perfect yellow glow. Great Stuff.' (To Read the full article see Land Rover World Magazine - Nov '06)
MERCEDES ENTHUSIAST - NOVEMBER 2006 Article - Shining Star - Dan Trent |
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| SHOW NEWS (18 December 2006) A GLAZE MARINE DIVISION WORKING WITH FAIRLINE BOATS
FAIRLINE SHINES AT THE LONDON BOAT SHOW 2007
(Fairline Press Release)
by Nicola Holder ( nicola.holder@saltwatercoms.com )
14/12/2006
[International]
Leading luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Fairline Boats has selected the brand new A-Glaze Plus Active Marine products to be used to protect its entire range of boats at the Collins Stewart London Boat Show (5th-14th January, 2007).
Fairline has selected the new A-Glaze Plus Active GRP/paint sealant, which is making its debut at the London Boat Show (stand N231) |
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| SHOW NEWS (14 December 2006) LONDON INTERNATIONAL BOATSHOW - EXCEL 5 - 14 January 2007
Around 30 boats at the show will be A-Glazed, including all the craft on the Fairline stand, so you will be able to see for yourself the difference A-Glaze makes to the GRP of a vessel.
Marine A-Glaze have been exhibiting at the London International Boatshow for the last 3 years, and following the success of previous shows, for our fourth appearance we have taken a new larger stand.
Come and visit us on Stand N231.
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| A-GLAZE NEWS (14 December 2006) NEW FORMULATION OF MARINE A-GLAZE DEBUTS AT LONDON BOATSHOW 2007 Marine A-Glaze Plus Active is being launched at the London International Boatshow, 5th-14th January 2007. This newly formulated multi-polymer Glaze has taken A-Glaze Chemists in England and Germany nearly two years to develop. Marine A-Glaze Plus Active, has all the benefits and proporties of its predecessor A-Glaze Plus, still incorporating the original four polymers that has made it so successful. But now, A-Glaze Plus Active has the added benefit of a fifth polymer designed to work independantly as a water repellent. This in turn, will help in keeping the craft clean, preventing air pollutants and impurities from damaging the Glazed surface and thus enhancing the overall finish. Frequent washing, is therefore unnecessary as the new Marine A-Glaze Plus Active gives a cleaner, more powerful, long lasting protection to all treated surfaces. Come and find out more at the London Boatshow, Stand N231. Our experienced staff will be on hand to give more information, technical advice about the appearance of your boat. |
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| TRADE NEWS (10 December 2006) A-GLAZE NEW DEALERSHIPS A-Glaze are always introducing new dealerships to the benefits of the A-Glaze System. Our prescense across Britain is increasing and has recently been strengthened in the West-Country with the introduction of many new Land Rover dealerships. If you are a dealership and would like to offer your customers the best protection on the market, Please contact our National Sales Manager: Paul Beck: 07717 433828. |
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| TRADE NEWS (12 November 2006) A-GLAZE INTRODUCES NEW CUTTING COMPOUND. A-Glaze has introduced a heavy-duty cutting compound into its valeting/bodyshop product range. Called 'Pre-Cut', it is avaliable in Litres and is ideal for use on older vehicles prior to the application of the A-Glaze Sealant. Avaliable Now...For Professional Use Only. For further details please call our technical department. |
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| A-GLAZE NEWS (10 October 2006) A-GLAZE LAUNCHES INTO BELGIUM.. A-Glaze secures a new distributor in Belgium and the Netherlands. A-Glaze Benelux has successfully launched A-Glaze into the Belgium market. For all enquiries in and around Belgium & the Netherlands please e-mail: info@aglazebenelux.com. |
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| Product News (31 July 2006) ERADICATOR SPONGE PUT ON TEST.....
Sailing Today Magazine - Gear on Test - June 2005
' These sponges are wonderful. They work like magic...... I was astonished how easily marks and stains removed. The diesel exhaust discolouration around the outlet simply wiped away without any detergents or scrubbing. A single sponge coped with everything I asked it to do.'
Sailing Today Verdict.....Astonishingly effective......Highly Recommended
Motor Boats Monthly - Tried & Tested - July 2006
'This sponge seems to remove marks and stains that would normally require some quite harsh chemicals. In fact we managed to remove some marks that all previos attempts, using a variety of vinyl cleaners, failed to shift. The sponge made light work of black streaks on fibreglass and even bought the ingrained dirt from a neglected bathing platform.'
MBM's Verdict.... 5/5. The Eradicator really works.
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| A-GLAZE NEWS (07 June 2006) A-GLAZE PLUS PROVES TO BE THE BEST....... The introduction of the new formula of A-GLAZE PLUS in 2005 has proved to be our best yet. Tests in France and the UK have shown that the A-GLAZE PLUS formulation, that contains 4 polymers (Original A-Glaze only contained 3) has shown an increase in protection of 30% and an improved gloss of 36%. Giving us further confidence in our product to increase our Automotive Guarantee on New cars to FIVE YEARS. |
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| A-GLAZE NEWS (10 May 2006) SPONSORSHIP NEWS A-Glaze are proud to be the sponsors this year of: The Plymouth Raiders Basketball Team and the Jaguar Saloon Racing Team. |
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| A-GLAZE NEWS (23 May 2005)
AIRBUS & BOEING APPROVE A-GLAZE PLUS As we are continually updating and improving A-Glaze Paint Sealants we are pleased to announce that A-Glaze PLUS Paint Sealant has today been passed and certificated by Boeing and Airbus as an approved product for continued use in protecting the paintwork on all aircraft.
PRACTICAL BOAT OWNER - PUTS A-GLAZE HULL CLEANER TO THE TEST....... (April 2005) A-Glaze Action+ Hull Cleaner was put to test in the April edition of Practical Boat Owner Magazine, alongside other Hull Cleaners and it was awarded a 10/10. For more information on marine products visit: www.marineaglaze.com
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