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Anti Graffiti PROTECT MATT

Nanolia Anti Graffiti PROTECT topcoat is a two-component, transparent matt sealing coat based on chemical nanotechnology. It can be used on a variety of surfaces. Nanolia Anti Graffiti PROTECT provides outstanding weather resistance, gloss retention over many years and prevents the fading of the underlying colour. Sealed surfaces can be cleaned without the use of special cleaning agents, using just a small amount of water. This "easy-to-clean" property actually assists the long-term nature of the material’s graffiti protection. Colour smudges are not absorbed through the sealed surface and leave no lasting damage. Attacks with various products favoured of vandals can be easily removed with Nanolia Graffiti Cleaner liquid or gel leaving no residues and without affecting the protective layer. We are happy to advise you in detail about the various cleaning options.

Nanolia Anti Graffiti PROTECT can be used on aluminium (treated or untreated), 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 Nanolia Anti Graffiti NanoCrete 

Features:

• 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 gloss retention
• Abrasion resistant
• resistant against acidic and alkaline attacks and organic solvents
• Extreme high yield due to very thin coating
• Permanent “easy-to-clean“ finish

Preparation for Application

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. Nanolia Anti Graffiti protective coating is 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 Anti Graffiti topcoat.  Nanolia Anti Graffiti topcoat bonds permanently and irreversibly with the underlying colour layer.

Even though Nanolia Anti Graffiti topcoat is 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.

Application:

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 anti graffiti 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.  

Product Definition / Transport Definition (German regulations):

Body: Xi = Irritant, UN 1263

Hardener: C = Corrosive, UN 2920

Availability:

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.

Storage:

The product may be stored for at least 12 months in its original packing. Protect from frost and direct sunlight.

Disposal (German regulations):

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.

Safety/Protection Measures:

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.