Nano-Tuff Graffiti Shield
Nano-Tuff Graffiti Shield (NTGS-SC) is a highly fluorinated and leading-edge coating
formulated for applications requiring extremely high-slip characteristics,
chemical resistance and long-term non-sacrificial performance. The NTGS-SC is a
single component and zero VOC industrial grade coating that dries in 4-6 hours.
This product exhibits outstanding anti-stick and long-term performance
properties. The NTGS-SC is the world’s first graffiti deterrent coating as most
spray paints, lacquers, enamels and adhesives chemically cannot adhere. When
vandalized paint crawls together and runs off the surface, thus deterring the
vandal from continuing. The highly fluorinated polymer makes this coating
impervious to UV degradation and highly resistant to graffiti, hydrocarbons
and a wide variety of chemicals.
This high performing coating protects surfaces from graffiti,
corrosion, abrasion and chemical attack. NTGS-SC is a clear, penetrating
non-yellowing, non-whitening and non-toxic product that is zero VOC and AQMD
compliant. NTGS-SC comes in gloss and matte finishes. This coating exhibits
outstanding weathering characteristics and is ideal for limited immersion
service on marine, aerospace, architectural, construction, industrial and
automotive equipment. It provides a high quality finish, and offers world-class
performance with an expected life span exceeding 10 years. Use on ferrous and
non-ferrous metals, masonry, concrete, brick, stone, wood, fiberglass, carbon
fiber, etc. This product has a 10 year performance and manufacturer defect
warranty. The NTGS-SC exceeded the performance requirements for ASTM 6578
Graffiti Resistance Test.
- Outstanding Hydrophobic and Oleophobic surface properties
- Highly flexible and outstanding impact and abrasion
resistance
- Low surface energy and high slip characteristics
- Highly resistant to attack by hydrocarbons and chemical
products
- Completely insensitive to UV radiation
Nano-Tuff Graffiti Shield SC allows for expansion,
contraction, building movement and temperature extremes.
A 2002 survey of communities conducted by Public Technology,
Inc. found that "Los Angeles
County spends about $55
million per year on graffiti removal. Phoenix
and Minneapolis
each spend about $4 million. The City of San
Jose spends $3 million. Portland
spends $2 million all the way down to Madison,
Wisconsin who spends $250,000
annually". Successful graffiti programs nationwide cite rapid and complete
removal (within 48 hours) as the most effective factor in graffiti prevention.
It is the broken window effect; graffiti not removed promptly and completely
sends a strong message about a community not caring about the problem.
Phrases used by communities to describe graffiti:
"Detrimental to property values"
"Blighting
factor"
"Obnoxious"
"Negatively impacts the entire
community"
"Causes an increase in crime"