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NANOLIA Protect

A two-component clear coating based upon chemical nanotechnology. Nanolia Protect offers exceptional gloss retention and weather resistance for many years. The sealed surface is able to be cleaned easily, without using a special cleanser, and is more resistant to new soiling by virtue of its “easy-to-clean” effect. Dull and tired paintwork, chalky glass-fibre (GFK) surfaces and cloudy and tired anodised aluminium gleams again "just like new" and in original colours after treatment. Galvanised surfaces such as aluminium, brass, copper, and chrome are protected long-term against corrosion. The coating is extremely resistant against chemical attacks and weathering. Due to the extremely thin “minimum-coating” thickness, a coating capacity of about 70m² – 100m² per 1kg can be achieved on non-absorbant surfaces.

Perfect for use on aluminium (whether treated or not) stainless-steel, brass, copper, magnesium, ceramics, GFK glass-fibre, concrete, as well as on plaster surfaces, hardwood and mineral bases. Surfaces already coated with other products can be "refreshed", sealed and protected on a long-term basis.

Suitable as Anti-Graffiti coating.

Defacement by, for example, felt-tip pens is resisted and simply “pearls-off”.  Highly adhesive paints can be easily removed using Nanolia-Graffiti liquid remover or Nanolia-Graffiti gel remover.

Note: For application to concrete or plastered surfaces we are able to offer a less glossy version. We recommend for colouring the use of an acrylic emulsion undercoat. Used on such surfaces 30 - 40 m² can be achieved with 1kg. Details are in a separate data sheet, Nanolia-AG Protect Matt.

Properties:

•        Excellent gloss and long-life properties

•        Long lasting “easy-to-clean” final coating

•        Old and bleached surfaces will be “freshened up” like new

•        Protection against UV rays which prevents from bleaching of surfaces

•        “Anti-Graffiti” and “Anti-fingerprinting” capacity

•        Long lasting protection against corrosion.

•        Extremely resistance to mechanical influences

•        Stability against condensation and climatic/temperature variations

•        Resistance against acid and solvent invasions

•        No special preparation of the base material is required

•        High productivity because of extremely minimum layer thickness

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.

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. We recommend for the preparation the use of the Nanolia-pre-cleaner. Pre- Treatment with Acetone is not sufficient. For Aluminium and Magnesium surfaces an alkaline cleanser is advised. No prior priming is required.  Nanolia-Protect coating can be used on surfaces that have already been painted with other products, as a sealing.  Coatings must be thoroughly dry (minimum drying period of 6 weeks), and before application a test should be made on the surface to be treated in a suitable place. Any areas of corrosion which may be present must be removed.  If used for the coating of plastic materials a test should be made in a suitable place to test that the base material has enough resistance to solvents. (i.e. decorative stripes on the boat hull). The adhesion on glassfibre GFK and on plastic materials is improved, in certain cases, by prior sanding with a very fine sandpaper.

Use undiluted. Please note that the mixing proportions are calculated by weight or volume and must be strictly adhered to. The smaller the amount required, the more exact must be the quantities of the components. When mixing the base component and the hardener, according to the volume instructions, it is vitally important that separate dosing squirts are used for the base component and the hardener. Never dip the nozzle which has been used to take up the base material immediately into the hardener and vice-versa. Should even the smallest amount of the base component get into the hardener, it is possible that the hardening component chemically "turns" and is no longer useable. Close the container with the hardening component immediately after extracting the amount you need. After adding the hardening agent it is advisable to let the mixture rest for about 15 minutes, in order that the air bubbles caused by mixing can escape.

The maximum pot-life of the mixed components is 4 hours - therefore please make sure that you mix no more of the product than you require in this time span. Although the mixed product may still be liquid after a period of 24 hours, it is not to be used after the pot-life period of time.

The working temperature (both the working environment and the base material) to be treated must be above 5 °C. The best results are to be achieved at between 15 °C and 25 °C. Do not work with the product in direct sunlight. High air humidity following the application accelerates the drying.

Application is possible using the accepted methods (rolling, brush-painting, spraying or by immersion). To achieve the most successful surface HVLP-Spray application is recommended. Alternatively you can apply with a fine pored foam roller (use strong pressure in order get a really thin surface without stripes) or a lint free cloth (only for small surfaces recommended). Apply to the surface, as thinly as possible. It is a basic principle of application that "less is more". The very best results are obtained when the coating is applied wafer-thin on the surface to be treated. Due to the lengthened drying time, it is possible to polish out any foreign bodies from the coating. A treated surface cannot be painted over. A second coating should only be applied after a light sanding-down.

After use the working tools may be cleaned with the usual thinners available locally. If you use dosing squirts for mixing: The one used for the base material can be used several times; but the one for hardener should be cleaned each time with water.

Following the correct application, the shine/gloss, smoothness and hardness are not immediately finally apparent, but in the course of the following few days become more and more visible.

Details in the application vary depending upon the surface which is to be coated. We are happy to advise you fully in these cases.

Product Definition / Transport Definition (German regulations):

Base: Xi = Irritant, UN 1263

Hardener: C = Corrosive, UN 2920

Availability:

1 kg box, 5 kg canister, 10 kg canister, 25 kg hobbock. 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 the instructions on this leaflet. We wish to make it clear that the use of chemical preparations should only take place when the safety measures are observed and are always out of the reach of children. The technical information given here is according to the latest technical knowledge and composed 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 upon their own responsibility in any given situation when using this product. That 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 – this information here set out is no longer valid.