GRAFFITI GUARD FOR NON-POROUS

  • Permanent "easy-to clean" finish
  • Graffiti attacks can be removed without damaging the protective layer
  • UV radiation shield prevents the underlying colour from fading
  • Excellent durability and retention of satin sheen.
  • Abrasion resistant
  • Resistant against acid and alkaline attacks and organic solvents
  • Extremely high coverage due to very thin coating
  • Permanent “easy-to-clean“ finish
 

GRAFFITI GUARD FOR NON-POROUS SURFACES™

Graffiti Guard for Non-Porous Surfaces is a permanent, high-performance water-based protection for absorbent mineral surfaces such as concrete, masonry and natural stone. Free from organic solvents, it creates an invisible hydrophobic, oleophobic, breathable and weather-stable surface that also impedes the growth of algae, lichens and mosses.

The perfect defense against graffiti, Nanolia’s Graffiti Guard for Non-porous Surfaces is a two-component, transparent satin sealing coat that can be used on a variety of surfaces.  Based on chemical nanotechnology, it provides outstanding weather resistance and prevents the fading of the underlying colour, retaining its satin sheen over a great many years.  Colour smudges are not absorbed through the sealed surface and leave no lasting damage.

Surfaces sealed with Graffiti Guard for Non-porous Surfaces can be easily and swiftly cleaned using just a small amount of water and without the use of special cleaning agents. This “easy-to-clean” property greatly extends the working life of the graffiti protection by reducing the need for vigorous cleaning or abrasive cleaning agents.

Serious graffiti attacks with various products favored of vandals can be easily removed with Nanolia AG GRAFFITI REMOVAL LIQUID or AG GRAFFITI REMOVAL GEL leaving no residues and without affecting the protective layer.

An incredibly versatile coating with amazing coverage, Graffiti Guard for Non-porous Surfaces can be used on aluminum, stainless steel, brass, copper, magnesium, ceramics, CSF and mineral surfaces such as marble and granite. Surfaces previously treated with other coatings are refreshed, sealed and permanently protected.

Note: For uncoated porous mineral surfaces we recommend the use of Graffiti Guard for Porous Surfaces .

 

Technical Data:
Mixing proportions Body: Hardener = 5.5: 1 (volume or weight)
Dilution Not dilutable
Finish silk matt
Colour Transparent
Layer thickness: approx. 5 – 20 μm (dry)
Temperature range -40°C – > 350°C
Pot life approx. 4 hours (at 20° C)
Dust drying time* approx. 6 hours (at 20° C)
Completely hardened*: approx. 7 days (at 20° C)
HVLP Spray Nozzle: 0.8 mm; Pressure: 2.0 bar
Spread rate on painted brick-work: approx. 40m ² – 50m ²/kg
*Application at ambient temperatures below 10 °C can extend the drying times !

 

 

Always test a small sample to ensure that the desired result is achieved before proceeding with the main project. If in doubt, do not proceed.

Surfaces must be thoroughly clean and dry, fat-free and free of loose material. The base surface to be treated must be thoroughly cleaned, dry and free from fat/oil, and also free of any silicone, wax or polish traces using Nanolia PreClean. Pre-treatment with Acetone is not sufficient. For Aluminium and Magnesium surfaces Nanolia PreClean M1 is recommended. Nanolia Graffiti Guard protective coatings are designed to seal non-porous or previously-coated surfaces. We recommend the use of a high-quality emulsion paint as an undercoat to provide the desired final colour. (e.g. SIKKENS Alphacaso). The undercoat must be completely dry before coating with Nanolia Graffiti Guard topcoats. Nanolia Graffiti Guard topcoats bond permanently and irreversibly with the underlying colour layer.

Even though Nanolia Graffiti Guard topcoats are very thin and almost invisible, we recommend that you create test panels to check any changes that it may make to the surface appearance, in particular colour, before proceeding with the actual job. It may be necessary to use a slightly different undercoat if a specific final colour is required.

Apply undiluted. The ambient temperature and that of the material to be treated must be above 5 ° C. Best results are obtained between 15°C and 25°C. Do not apply in direct sunlight or surfaces where the temperature is rising. High humidity after application accelerates the drying process.

Body and hardener should be mixed in the ratio 5.5: 1 and stirred in. It is recommended that the mixture be allowed to rest for about 15 minutes after addition of the curing agent. The maximum usable time is approximately 4 hours. Even though the mix may look unchanged for as much as 24 hours, it is no longer usable after that time. Close the container where the hardener is located immediately after having removed the required amount.

Application can be done with a fine-pored foam roller, using smooth and even strokes. It is important to note that “less is more” in application. For best results, the coating should be applied thinly. The surface should be coated completely with Nanolia Graffiti Guard topcoat without leaving any gaps. Avoid applying too thick a layer order because a yellowish flecked appearance might appear.

Foreign bodies included during the drying process (insects, etc…) can be polished away after drying. Touching up is possible at any time within 24 hours of the first application.

After application, chemical resistance and surface hardness increase steadily over a period of several days and the process is complete after a drying time of 7-10 days.

The equipment used can be cleaned with commercial thinner.

The application process is dependent on the surface to be treated. We will be pleased to advise on request.

Body: Xi = Irritant, UN 1263

Hardener: C = Corrosive, UN 2920

1 kg , 5 kg , 10 kg , 25 kg. Other packing forms/sizes are possible after prior consultation with us and according to the transport possibilities/regulations.
The product may be stored for at least 12 months in its original packing. Protect from frost and direct sunlight. Empty containers as well as any remaining product must be disposed of according to the local laws and regulations or it must be taken to the community collection point for such materials.
When using this product please take note of these instructions. We wish to make it clear that the use of chemical preparations should only take place when the safety measures are observed and always out of the reach of children. The technical information given here is according to the latest technical knowledge and compiled from our own experience. In view of the many uses possible with this product it is therefore the responsibility of the user to act according to the given situation in respect of safety – that is to say the user acts on their own responsibility in any given situation when using this product. As the use of this product takes place out of our jurisdiction we have set out safety and protection measures, but we cannot be held responsible in any circumstances. For any misuse of the product we cannot be held responsible. In the event of a new version of this information becoming available – the information set out here is no longer valid.