Customer Testimonial

Superior Shield Proves Durability On Space Station

05/03/2010

Petersburg, MI; SYS-TEC Corporation and NASA have completed a testing program where 2D Datamatrix marked samples, coated with Shield Products Superior Shield, were flown into space and affixed to the International Space Station. The test program was called MISSE 6.
The marks were made using various marking processes on small, round aluminum discs. Two of each mark was made, one for flight, and one for a test standard. All marks were graded using an electronic verification system so comparisons could be made post flight. The discs were then placed in a Passive Experiment Container (PEC) that was flown into space on space shuttle orbiter Endeavour on March 11, 2008. These cases were attached to the outside of the International Space Station. These marks were left exposed to the harsh environments of space for 18 months. Atomic oxygen, solar UV radiation, and spatial impact are just some of the conditions that these marks were exposed to. The marked samples were retrieved by space shuttle Discovery and brought back to Earth on September 11, 2009. They were then inspected for damage or deterioration and graded using the same verification equipment. Upon inspection, all marks that were coated with Superior Shield looked just as they had pre-flight. They received the same grades as they had initially. Comparable marks that were not coated were unreadable or faded to a point where you couldn’t see the mark anymore. “Superior Shield exceeded our expectations. It is now our standard product for all government and commercial clear coat applications”, says Richard Perron, President of SYS-TEC.
For more information on Superior Shield please contact:
Brett Van Huysen
SYS-TEC Corporation
6911 Summerfield Rd.
Petersburg, MI 49270
734-854-3000

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Mr. Diefendorf,
Just wanted to take a few moments to thank you for your product "Super Shield" and to give you an update on its application within our plant. As you know, we have had a continuous problem with rust accumulation on our chain lines in our evisceration department. The USDA has also taken note of this problem and has requested we correct the situation as soon as possible. After trying numerous methods to remove the rust, (all without success), we heard about your product "Super Shield" and felt we should give it a try. We applied "Super Shield" to our chains with point brushes and set up occurred within 6 hours. The "Super Shield" completely enclosed the rust within a clear, hard as nails top coat. The preparation and application of your product was uncomplicated and time efficient. The USDA approved our application of "Super Shield" and was quite pleased with its results. Your product allowed us to save both time and money by not having to replace our chains due to the rust. Thanks again for the "Super Shield" and know we plan to continue using your product in other problem areas of our plant in the future.

Sincerely,
Philip L. Stuart
Plant Superintendent of ConAgra Poultry Company

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11/22/2011
Susan Weflen
Hess Oil

Bob

We still are amazed every day we use your products. Using the Superior Shield over the Fluoroblend as a primer gives it that seal and gloss they like. Not to mention the durability. The man responsible for allowing us to try it has said he only has one regret about it---not listening and trying it sooner.

Thanks for all you're doing

Susan Weflen

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Mr. Robert E. Diefendorf
Teak Shield Corporation
8286 Western Way Circle C-7
Jacksonville, Florida 32256

Mr. Diefendorf;
Just wanted to take a few moments to thank you for your product "Super Shield" and to give you an update on its application within our plant. As you know, we have had a continuous problem with rust accumulation on our chain lines in our evisceration department. The USDA has also taken note of this problem and has requested we correct the situation as soon as possible. After trying numerous methods to remove the rust, all without any success, we heard about your product "Super Shield" and felt we should give it a try. We applied "Super Shield" to our chains with point brushes and set up occurred within 6 hours. The "Super Shield" completely enclosed the rust within a clear, hard as nails top coat. The preparation and application of your product was uncomplicated and time efficient. The USDA approved our application of "Super Shield" and was quite pleased with its results, Your product allowed us to save both time and money by not having to replace our chains due to the rust. Thanks again for the "Super Shield" and know we plan to continue using your product in other problem areas of our plant in the future.

Sincerely,
W//fr/'r/
Philip L. Stuart
Plant Superintendent
ConAgra Poultry Company
Hurlock, Maryland

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Lucent Technology (AT&T) Building, Orlando, Florida
Gayle Lyautey - Building Manager

Tested patterns applied in 1987

• No prepping was done - just wiped off test area
• Used clear Super Shield right on paint and rusted area
• No weepage from rust - no seepage
• Medium gloss was used
• No chalking - no fading
• Never washed the Super Shield during testing period

July 1994 applied Super Shield on whole building, roughly 2 million square feet

• Has not cleaned the building since application
• No chalking or fading
• Gayle demands Super Shield in any new construction they do
• Used Blue Super Shield

Did not test any competing products, was convinced Super Shield would work

Talked to a couple of suppliers of competing fluoropolymer products but the cost were prohibitive. $3-400 per gallon. Super Shield was 1/2 the cost or more to the competitors.

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Waynicks Marine Service
Boynton Beach, FL

6-15-99

Dear Bob,
I service boats from Jupiter to Ft. Lauderdale FL. I have used your products for many various tasks. Each time I use a new product of yours I am extremely satisfied. The products I have used in the course of my jobs include: Super Cleaner, Teak Shield (Gloss), Shield Metal Cleaner, and the Super Shield. The products are not only easy to use but the results are always fantastic.

I have been in the marine industry for 10 years and have used several different types of products. Your products not only make my work easier, but they give me a great pride knowing that my customers are always extremely satisfied with the way their boats look upon completion.

Your technical support has been invaluable. You and your staff have been very helpful and informative with advice whichever day I called, including weekends. They are always pleasant and happy to take the time to talk to me. Please use my letter to let people know about your wonderful products and how happy they will be once they have used them.

Sincerely,

Robert A. Waynick

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Grillers' World

September 24, 1997

Dear Bob,

Just a note to let you know how very pleased we are with the products you have been supplying to us. The combination of the all purpose metal polish and Super Shield clear coat is fantastic for silver plated items. It allows us to polish the items and then seal them directly over the polished surface. Because of the durability of the Super Shield, the item then does not require any further polishing. This presents a tremendous cost savings to people that use silver items on a regular basis, as it virtually eliminates all of their maintenance.

Thank you for all your technical support in getting us started with these excellent products.

Best Regards,

Wayne C. Snyder
President
Grillers' World, Inc.

WCS/mls

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4/20/11

By the way, the ceramic tile turned out stunning. I have a full stone fireplace and chimney on my log home and have always wanted something to seal the stone with that will also bring out the colors in the stone. I can tell I am going to have a LOT of fun with this material both for personal
use and in my business.

Regards
Mike French

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State: Louisiana
Zip Code: 70460-3519
Message: Years ago I purchased a product I believe called Super Shield which was a 2 part clear coating that I used on the brass and bronze parts of my 1965 wooden sailboat. Is this product no longer available? Do you have a successor product that works? It was a great product.

Thanks ~ russ

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City: Wilmington
State: Delaware
Zip Code: 19803
Phone: (302) 984-xxxx

Message: In 2002 I purchased a quart of Superior Shield top coat and used it to protect the bronze port frames on my sailboat. I have been completely thrilled with the protection that the product has provided. I plan to replace the windows this winter and would like to recoat the ports. Is the Super Shield top coat still available?

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Your products, especially Super Shield, is more than what it’s labeled to be. I now can see the color of roof tiles that mold was slowly covering. The color was from gray to black. You were so right in proving to me my roof could look as good as the day it was installed. That was l932! It was also the best idea to use Super Shield on all the bricks on the side of the house . The mortar was beginning to absorb the moisture whenever it rained penetrating through the walls creating unwanted humidity. I am just totally pleased with your products and highly recommend it to everyone. And, I thank you, Bob Diefendorf, you not only saved my roof, but the whole house.
Respectfully,
David Collari

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Bob- just a quick note to let you know that the Painting of the Circus McGurkus is coming out really well. I’ll send pictures when the project is complete.
Thank you,
George "Smitty"
Coordinator - Show Quality
Universal Studios

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This is what I know we did with the Superior Shield. We tested it on the outer skin of the HU-25 Falcon Jet. It was applied directly over a Tesa 6973 PV6 label. The aircraft flew 190 some hours and the labels were not wind worn or damaged in any way, where as the labels that were not protected with the Superior Shield were worn away, (some completely). We had tested many off shelf brands of clear coat, some provided protection to the label but showed visible erosion on its surface from wind and sand particles, causing the visibility of the protected label to become unreadable. We have conducted some UV test and so far they are all showing zero effect from UV. Don Roxby has a sample up in space right now and has done some testing on the last NASA mission doing further testing for exposure and UV degradation for the Superior Shield product.
We have also taken the product under water. We are using the Superior Shield on the Tesa Label that has been applied on the lower unit and gear boxes for our outboard engines for the small boats. Our original test was done in the Baltimore Harbor. The labels stayed in the water for almost a year with the boats doing regular training and real world missions. On the periodic checks all we had to do was to wipe the surfaces clean of algae and the labels were still reading an "A" grade, So we have tested the product in Minus 48 degrees at MACH .7 and taking into consideration the dirt particles, salt water spray, and UV exposure and under water in the Baltimore Harbor with brackish to salt water and with the boats being underway at fairly high speeds with no sign of erosion or wear. I believe the water temps ranged from 38 to 69 degrees (F) during these test.

Thanks

Brett Van Huysen
SYS-TEC Corporation
bvanhuysen@sys-tec.com
734-854-3000 x 314

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