{"product_id":"soft99-glaco-blave","title":"Soft99 Glaco Blave","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced water-repellent protection for polycarbonate and glass surfaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e SOFT99 Glaco Blave is a specialised coating designed to provide strong water repellency on automotive polycarbonate and glass surfaces where conventional glass treatments may not be suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by SOFT99 in Japan, Glaco Blave is formulated for a wide range of transparent and smooth surfaces including \u003cstrong\u003eheadlight covers, side visors, tail-lamp covers, helmet shields and goggles\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its hydrophobic coating helps water bead and move away from the treated surface, helping to maintain clearer surfaces in wet conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolycarbonate-safe coating\u003c\/strong\u003e – Specifically formulated for polycarbonate plastic as well as glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrophobic protection\u003c\/strong\u003e – Creates a water-repellent surface that encourages water to bead and move away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for headlights\u003c\/strong\u003e – Suitable for polycarbonate headlight covers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for tail lamps\u003c\/strong\u003e – Can be applied to suitable polycarbonate tail-lamp covers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent for motorcycle applications\u003c\/strong\u003e – Suitable for helmet shields and goggles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for side visors\u003c\/strong\u003e – Designed for transparent polycarbonate automotive and motorcycle accessories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecially shaped applicator\u003c\/strong\u003e – Includes a curved felt applicator designed to make application easier on contoured surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrofibre towel included\u003c\/strong\u003e – Supplied with a dedicated towel for removing excess product after application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast application\u003c\/strong\u003e – Apply, spread evenly and immediately wipe off before the product dries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater repellency under airflow\u003c\/strong\u003e – Helps repel water from treated surfaces when exposed to airflow while driving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Glaco Blave?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlaco Blave is a specialised \u003cstrong\u003epolycarbonate and glass coating\u003c\/strong\u003e from SOFT99's Glaco range. Unlike conventional rain-repellent products intended primarily for automotive windscreens, Glaco Blave is designed to extend hydrophobic protection to a wider range of transparent surfaces, including plastic surfaces that require a product specifically formulated for polycarbonate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes it particularly useful for modern vehicles and motorcycles where headlights, tail lamps, wind deflectors, side visors and helmet shields are commonly manufactured from polycarbonate or similar transparent plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Use a Polycarbonate-Specific Coating?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany automotive transparent components are manufactured from \u003cstrong\u003epolycarbonate rather than conventional glass\u003c\/strong\u003e. While these surfaces may look similar, they require appropriate surface-care products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlaco Blave has been formulated specifically to coat polycarbonate surfaces while also being suitable for glass. This makes it a versatile choice for protecting transparent exterior components without needing separate products for each application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Applications\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolycarbonate Headlight Covers\u003cbr\u003eTail-Lamp Covers\u003cbr\u003eSide Visors\u003cbr\u003eGlass\u003cbr\u003eHelmet Shields\u003cbr\u003eMotorcycle Goggles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Glaco Blave Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce properly applied, Glaco Blave forms a water-repellent layer over the treated surface. Water contacting the coated surface is encouraged to form droplets rather than spreading across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring driving, airflow can assist in moving water away from the treated surface. This is particularly beneficial for exposed transparent components such as motorcycle helmet shields, goggles, headlight covers and side visors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Application Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation is critical:\u003c\/strong\u003e The surface must be thoroughly washed and decontaminated before application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply gently:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use light, even pressure with the felt applicator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork methodically:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure complete coverage rather than leaving untreated areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWipe immediately:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not allow the liquid to dry on the surface before removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the supplied towel:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean microfibre towel should be used to remove the coating after application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the final finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The treated surface should be clear and free from visible residue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for Automotive \u0026amp; Motorcycle Enthusiasts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlaco Blave is particularly well suited to enthusiasts who want to improve water repellency across the transparent components of their vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor automotive applications, it can be used on \u003cstrong\u003eheadlight covers, tail lamps and side visors\u003c\/strong\u003e. For motorcycles, it is especially useful on \u003cstrong\u003ehelmet shields and goggles\u003c\/strong\u003e, where water repellency can be beneficial during wet-weather riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeadlight Protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern headlight lenses are commonly manufactured from polycarbonate plastic rather than glass. Glaco Blave is specifically formulated to coat this type of surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter appropriate cleaning and preparation, applying Glaco Blave can add a hydrophobic layer to the headlight cover, helping rainwater and other moisture bead on the surface and move away more readily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glaco Blave is a water-repellent coating and should not be considered a replacement for UV protection, physical stone-chip protection or professional headlight restoration where the lens is already heavily oxidised, scratched or damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMotorcycle Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlaco Blave is particularly useful for motorcycles because it is designed for both glass and polycarbonate surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelmet visors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelmet shields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotorcycle goggles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindscreens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide visors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther suitable polycarbonate components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hydrophobic surface helps water repel from the treated surface, making Glaco Blave a useful addition to a motorcycle's wet-weather preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for Curved Surfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included \u003cstrong\u003especially designed curved applicator\u003c\/strong\u003e makes application easier across contoured surfaces. This is particularly beneficial when treating headlight covers, side visors, helmet shields and other curved transparent components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGlaco Blave vs Traditional Glass Rain Repellents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the major advantages of Glaco Blave is its suitability for \u003cstrong\u003epolycarbonate as well as glass\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes it particularly useful for surfaces such as headlight covers, tail-lamp covers and helmet shields, where a conventional glass-only rain repellent may not be the appropriate choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than being limited to the windscreen, Glaco Blave provides a broader solution for transparent automotive and motorcycle components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose SOFT99 Glaco Blave?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose-built protection for polycarbonate and glass.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glaco Blave combines SOFT99's expertise in hydrophobic surface treatments with a formulation specifically designed for transparent plastic as well as glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its integrated curved applicator and supplied microfibre towel, application is simple and controlled. Whether you're protecting automotive headlights and tail lamps, motorcycle helmet shields and goggles, or other suitable transparent surfaces, Glaco Blave provides a convenient way to add water-repellent protection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOFT99","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43516184199229,"sku":"109028","price":34.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/6230\/3293\/files\/109028.jpg?v=1787626551","url":"https:\/\/www.carcareproducts.com.au\/products\/soft99-glaco-blave","provider":"Car Care Products Australia Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}