General questions about nanodeck products: 

1. Is NANO equal to NANO?
2. „Lotus effect“, „easy to clean“, self-cleaning“– What are the differences?
3. Do nanodeck products harm my health?
4. Is the refinement skin-friendly?
5. How do I refine larger surfaces – by hand or with a spray gun?
6. How does the refined surface react to frost or heat?
7. Can I carry out the surface refinement outside?
8. Can the surface refinement be used as antifouling for hulks and pipes?
9. What influence do tensides (wetting agents) have on the impact of refined surfaces?

Questions about nanodeck car glass:

10. Can I also refine Plexiglas with nanodeck car glass?
11. The repellant effect does not really work, and the wiper smears – where does it come from?
12. The effect on the windshield has faded after ca. 6-8 weeks – why?
13. I could only refine half of the windshield, then the cloth was absolutely dry – what can I do?
14. When the windshield washer system is turned on, the smearing begins – why is that so?
15. What can I do when the refinement was not only applied to the car- and window-glass, but also to the window seal?

Questions about nanodeck textile, leather:

16. How do I pre-treat the textiles?
17. Do I have to refine the textiles always on both sides? (for example, not possible in the case of upholstery)
18. How can I prevent spotting on the surface?
19. Is the breathability or grip of the tissue affected?
20. Is nanodeck textile & leather self-cleaning?
21. Does nanodeck textile & leather protect the colors of textiles from ultraviolet radiation?
22. Up to which temperature can I wash the treated textiles?
23. Can I put refined textiles into the tumble dryer?
24. The repellant effect is gone or faded – what can I do?
25. What can I do when the refinement was really damaged?

Questions about nanodeck wood, stone, facade:

26. Does the surface have to be dry when applying nanodeck wood, stone, facade?
27. Can I also use nanodeck wood, stone, facade to seal cellars etc.?
28. Can I make items such as terracotta plant pots frost-resistant?
29. Is algal growth prevented?

Questions about nanodeck stainless steel:

30. Can I use nanodeck stainless steel also for the treatment of copper?

Questions about nanodeck ceramics, enamel:

31. What part of tiled walls do I treat first – the tiles or the joints?

 

Answers:


 
01. Not all that is called NANO is always “real” NANO-technology!

Often products based on silicone, oil, polymer, acryl or Teflon application systems are advertised as nano products, because, for a limited period of time, they produce a repellant effect similar to that of a nano-refined surface. These products and nanotechnology, however, do not have the same father.

Silicone-coatings, for example, have numerous disadvantages, such as an unpleasant smearing effect, because silicone gasifies after a short time. Contrary to the real NANO-technology by nanodeck, a surface treated with silicone must be "coated" much more often.

Note!
Unfortunately, there are also products offered that are "really" nano but are of minor quality as well as products that, as described above, are based on other application systems and are labeled as nanotechnology.
Short durability, limited effect and little resistance to mechanical abrasion are the consequences. This, however, can only be found out after some time, that is when the effect fades - but by then one has already bought the products.
The purchaser understandably feels discontented and deceived and then ignorantly and wrongfully demonizes the "real nanotechnology". Responsible are some network marketing and multi-level marketing companies that try to make easy money. And every business partner must pay for himself.
 

02. "LOTUS EFFECT"
… means that a surface is “coated” and dirt can be washed away by rain or hosed down with water.
In closed rooms, this only applies for sanitary facilities, where the rain is replaced by showering, by washing hands in the sink or by flushing the toilet. Cleaning by hand is therefore unnecessary.

"easy-to-clean"
… means that from this surface, dirt can be easily removed, without major effort or cleanser and with just a dry or water-dampened cloth.  This is because dirt cannot or can only poorly adhere to this surface. This term mainly applies to horizontal surfaces or surfaces that cannot be rinsed off, for example because they are in a closed room (e. g. glass tables, stainless steel fronts, …)

"self-cleaning"
… means that dirt on surfaces, so to speak, dissolves without manual support, for example due to a chemical process or photocatalysis.
The term "self-cleaning" is often mistakenly used in connection with nanotechnology - what is meant, however, is always "lotus effect" or "easy to clean".

03. When set, the products are absolutely innocuous. Proper use and setting provided, nano-refinements are absolutely innocuous to health. In liquid condition, the products are less harmful than ordinary (cleansing) products. However, always keep them away from children.

04. Yes, the refinement was tested by an independent institution for innocuousness regarding food and skin and received GRAS-status.

05. In principle, the quality of the refinement is independent of the method of application, whether it is sprayed, rubbed or applied by immersion. Also, the size of the surface has no immediate impact on the application technique. In private households, the application with a sprayer and re-polishing with the cloth included in the delivery stood the test.

06. The refinement is absolutely frost- and heat-resistant.

07. Yes, but only if a processing temperature of, depending on the product, at least 10 degrees Celisius (50 degrees Fahrenheit) and at most 25 degrees Celisius (80 degrees Fahrenheit) air- and object-temperature, as well as a maximum air humidity of 80%, is given.

08. No, because the enclosed air between the micro structures is essential. This air would, in the course of time, diffuse from the structures into the water, which ruins the effect. For boat hulks, special 2-component-systems are available.

09. These agents (e. g. cleansers) reduce the surface tension of the water. Since the lotus effect requires a high surface tension of the water, the self-cleaning effect cannot work when using these agents. The surface, however, is not destroyed, but the effect is reduced until the cleanser is washed out. 

10. No, for the refinement of plastics, a special product is available, applicable for the refinement of acryl glass doors, e. g. shower screens.

11. This may have the following causes:

• The wipers are too old and worn-out and should be replaced.
• You drove through a car wash or washed the car by hand, and remainders of cleanser (tensides) or wax on the wind screen must be removed.
• The wind screen is highly polluted by external influences and needs cleaning.
• Too much refinement was applied, and the refinement’s upper layer is repelled.

Carefully wipe the screen with a wet cloth. This is usually sufficient.
Tried and tested cleaning methods:

If the wished-for effect still does not appear, clean the screen with ordinary “methylated spiritus”, this does not contain tensides.
Application: Put the spiritus on a cloth, and wipe the screen with it. Important: Carefully wipe it dry afterwards. This procedure does not damage the refinement and can, if necessary, be repeated.

12. In the course of time, tiny particles from tire abrasion, diesel soot, exhaust fumes, etc. collect on the nano refinement. They form a layer and, so to say, strangle the refinement.
The solution:
Take a paper towel, wet it with ordinary methylated spiritus and wash the screen with it and carefully wipe it dry afterwards. Now you have the effect of the very first day. This procedure can, if necessary, be repeated.

13. The cloths contain enough nanoparticles for a surface of more than 2 m². Most likely the solvent evaporated too fast, for example due to a too high outdoor temperature at the time of application. Wet the dry cloth with a little methylated spiritus, and refine the rest of the surface - it works!
 

14. There is too much cleaning concentrate in your screen wash water.
Do not use screen wash additives from March to November - pure water suffices.
For the winter months from November to February, add some antifreeze, but avoid overdosing (up to -20 degrees Celsius (-4 degrees Fahrenheit) is totally sufficient).
Over-dosage leads to striation!

15. Nothing, because the nano fluid is absolutely neutral.

16. The textiles must be free from washing agent residues. This as a rule is the case after a wash with clear water (without washing agent).

17. Not necessarily. It is important to completely refine the fiber. This may also be achieved by refining just one side.

18. Stains arising immediately after the refinement and subsequent drying indicate a ponding during refinement. Excessive nanoparticles remain and are repelled by the refined surface. These stains can be removed by washing with clear water. This procedure can, if necessary, be repeated.

 

19. If properly applied, the refinement impairs neither the breathability, nor the grip of the cloth in any way.

20. No, because there are no self-cleaning surfaces. nanodeck textile & leather has a refinement feature, which means liquids drip off the cloth and do not penetrate into the fiber. Cleaning is easier and more effective. The amount of washing agent can be considerably reduced. 

21. Although nanodeck textile & leather is UV-stable, it does not protect colors from fading, since the wave length of the UV-radiation cannot interact with the refinement.

 

22. Up to the temperatures recommended by the manufacturer, but not exceeding 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit). Optimally refined textiles washed with modern washing agents do not require more than 60 degrees Celsius. Usually 30 or 40 degrees Celsius (80 or 100 degrees Fahrenheit) is enough to hygienically clean the refined textiles. Further, you only need small amounts of washing agents, since, due to the refinement features, the fibers do not get dirty anymore - only the "gaps" must be "washed out".

 

23. Refined clothes can be dried in a tumble dryer without worries, provided that the clothes are dryer-proof according to the manufacturer’s data.

24. Frequent washing of textiles may impair the repellant effect. If necessary the textiles can be refined again. In most cases, however, the impairment is caused by residuals of washing agents sticking to the textiles since the last wash. These residuals (tensides) prevent the repellant effect. The repellant effect also disappears, if the cloth is treated with starch after the refinement. The fiber protection, however, remains. The repellant effect is restored by washing the textile with clear water and subsequent drying.
Please note: Textiles that are still stuck with residuals from the last wash should only be refined after the removal of these residuals by washing the textile with clear water.
The repellant effect on all textiles may fade due to pollution. In this case, just clean the surface with a mild cleanser, than carefully wash it with clear water, and rub it dry, and the repellant effect is back. Should the repellant effect not come back, this may be caused by a damaged surface.
 

 

25. Damaged areas can easily be repaired by treating (refining) these areas again.

 

26. No, but the surface should not be totally wet either. Dry, highly absorbent surfaces should be humidified with water beforehand, so that the refinement can form a layer on the surface. If the applied humidity (humidified surface) is visibly absorbed / evaporated, the refinement can also be applied, so to speak, wet-in-wet.

 

27. No, nanodeck wood, stone, façade is a surface hydrophobicity and does not protect against pressing water.

28. Items can be protected against frost by completely coating them with nanodeck wood, stone, façade. Frost damages caused by pressing water cannot be prevented.

 

29. Algal growth, depending on the kind of stone and location, can be drastically reduced or even completely prevented.

 

30. Yes, nanodeck stainless steel is also perfectly suitable for copper, silver and other precious materials.

 

31. First treat the joints with nanodeck wood, stone, façade and then the tiles with nanodeck ceramics. If excessive product gets on the tiles when treating the joints, it should immediately be removed with an absorbent and clean cloth in order to prevent spots after drying.
However, you do not have to treat the joints separately, but rather can refine them together with the tiles using nanodeck ceramics. In this case, however, the refinement in the joints will not last as long.