What is Oxidation?
Oxidation is a natural process that occurs around us all the time. One example of oxidation is rusting. For instance, you can think of a metal bridge that is rusting. Rusting is oxidation. What happens when metal rusts? It becomes weak and flaky. It doesn’t serve its function anymore. It can’t support the weight of the bridge. It doesn’t do what it’s supposed to do, because it is damaged be becoming old or weathered. THIS EXACT SAME PROCESS HAPPENS IN YOUR BODY! Just like a rusting bridge, the cells, organs, and other parts of your body can be made weak by oxidation. This can lead to diseases, like cancer and heart disease.
The process of combining oxygen with some other substance or a chemical change in which and atom loses electrons. The most powerful advanced oxidation systems are based on the generation of hydroxyl radicals. They act as very powerful disinfecting agents by oxidizing cells of micro-organisms, causing rapture of the cell and leakage of vital composition.
Oxidation is the “damaging” and “drying out” of your vehicles paint caused by atmospheric conditions. You probably have noticed it more on red cars. When the pigment in the paint dries out, it starts to fade or have a dull look. For the most part, oxidation can only take place when the surface of your car’s finish has deteriorated from abuse or neglect to the point where the once impermeable surface has become permeable and then left unprotected. Deterioration is caused by, neglect, washing with detergent washes (dish soap), the leaching and drying-out effect due to repeated exposure to inclement weather, baking in hot sun, natural wear and tear, and through the natural process of breaking down.The best way to prevent oxidation is to,• Always wash your vehicles at a professional car wash. • Add a protective coating of wax or clear coat protectant to your finish a minimum of 3-4 times a year. The most important thing you can do to prevent oxidation besides washing, is to protect the pai
