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Toughguard launches operations

By General Aviation News Staff · April 28, 2014 ·

PORTLAND, Ore. — After extensive testing, ToughguardAero’s nano-technology polymer exterior protectant is now being made available to all business, military, commercial and general aviation communities.

TGA’s exterior protectant is a special formulation of HR Toughguard’s paint protection system. TGA’s surface protectant has been specially formulated to resist the effects of UV exposure, high-speeds and rain erosion encountered in day-to-day aircraft operations, according to company officials.

TGA is a joint venture between HR Toughguard of Portland, Ore., and Valor First Insurance Services of Oceanside, Calif.

Extensive operational testing and laboratory analysis of TGA’s exterior paint protectant — by a major aircraft OEM and an international airline —not only highlights the product’s UV protection qualities, but earned the highest possible rating during arduous rain-erosion testing, according to company officials.

Martin Boom, CEO of Boom Aviation, a TGA authorized distributor, stated “I was initially skeptical about ToughguardAero’s exterior coating system, but once we applied it on our first aircraft, it performed beyond everyone’s expectations. It is easy to work with, environmentally friendly, and keeps the aircraft’s appearance in top shape. Interest in ToughguardAero has substantially grown after the dazzling results have been showcased, now having been applied to multiple aircraft.”

TGA products are available from TGA directly, or with a full warranty when applied by trained and authorized distributors.

For more information: Toughguard.aero

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