How To Achieve Smudge-Resistant Surfaces

How To Achieve Smudge-Resistant Surfaces

Our devices are our constant companions – from sleek smartphones that fit in our pockets to expansive touchscreens that guide our interactions. But fingerprints, smudges, and grime have a knack for marring these surfaces, hindering both aesthetics and functionality. The solution? Anti-fingerprint coatings. These innovative coatings create a barrier against everyday marks, ensuring that your devices, and other surfaces, remain pristine and clear.

The Versatility of Anti-Fingerprint Coatings

While most commonly associated with touchscreens, the applications of anti-fingerprint coatings extend far beyond:

• Displays and Touchscreens: Smartphones, tablets, laptops, ATMs, and interactive kiosks all benefit from smudge-resistant surfaces, enhancing user experience and maintaining a professional appearance.
• Automotive Interiors: Touchscreen infotainment systems, navigation panels, and even interior trim can be protected from fingerprints and grime, preserving the car’s pristine look.
• Appliances: Stainless steel appliances in kitchens and bathrooms are notorious for showing fingerprints. Anti-fingerprint coatings keep these surfaces looking sleek and clean with minimal effort.
• Eyeglasses and Sunglasses: Lenses treated with anti-fingerprint coatings offer clearer vision and are easier to clean, improving both function and aesthetics.

How Smudge-Resistant Surfaces Are Achieved

Anti-fingerprint coatings achieve their magic through specialised surface treatments that create a thin, hydrophobic (water-repellent) and oleophobic (oil-repellent) layer. This layer minimises the adhesion of fingerprints, smudges, and even dust, making them easy to wipe away without leaving streaks or residue.

At Diamond Coatings, we offer a range of cutting-edge surface solutions, including anti-fingerprint coatings and high-performing optical coatings. Our fine-tuned vacuum deposited Anti-Reflective (AR) coatings for glass and plastic significantly enhance optical performance by minimising reflection and glare, resulting in a clear, sharp image even under varied lighting conditions.

We have successfully applied our DIAMOX AR coating to both hard-coated polycarbonates and acrylics, achieving an impressive 98% transmission and less than 0.5% reflection between 500-600nm. For optimal visual clarity, we’ve also integrated an Anti-fingerprint coating to combat smudges and maintain the pristine appearance of your display surfaces.

Our AR Plastics are available in a variety of coating options (single-sided or double-sided), sheet sizes, and thicknesses. We also provide custom sizing and CNC capabilities to meet the unique requirements of your application.

Say Goodbye to Smudges and Glare

Whether you’re a consumer electronics manufacturer seeking to elevate the user experience, an automotive company focused on interior aesthetics, or an individual who simply wants their devices to look their best, Diamond Coatings has the expertise and solutions to help.

Contact us today to explore how we can enhance your products with our anti-fingerprint and anti-reflective coatings.