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VandlGuard Finish Coat is the Top Coat For VandlGuardFIVE | VandlGuardTEN

Rainguard is North America’s #1 anti-graffiti coating mfg and VandlGuard Finish Coat is the final topcoat application for Rainguard’s premium VandlGuardFIVE and VandlGuardTEN graffiti protection system.  Rainguard offers your choice of 1, 5, 10 year premium LABOR and MATERIAL warranty systems using a base of VandlGuard ONE, VandlGuard FIVE or VandlGuard TEN and topcoat of VandlGuard Finish Coat.

As a non-sacrificial anti-graffiti coating, treated surfaces can sustain repeated attacks and subsequent graffiti removal without the need to re-apply after each tagging.

VandlGuard™ is approved by the City of Los Angeles for use on all city owned buildings, Research Report: RR #25060-T and approved by the Toronto Transit Commission, North America’s largest public transportation system, for use on all owned properties. VandlGuardTEN is also specified on all new Walmart retail stores when graffiti protection is required. VandlGuard Finish Coat is available in ready-to-use 1 and 5 gallon containers.

Where is VandlGuard Finish Coat used?

  • Construction & Remodel Projects:   Exterior building|screen|retaining walls, fences, highway sound barriers, school and public facility interior hallways, restrooms, commercial information signs, bridge abutments, playground park areas
  • Homeowner projects:  Fences, exterior walls, mailboxes
  • Non-traditional applications:  Vinyl printed banners, stickers on public use bicycles, flower planters on public streets

Why VandlGuard Finish Coat?

  • Used with Rainguard’s premium 5 and 10 yr Labor & Material warrantied systems for treated surfaces to sustain repeated graffiti removals
  • Low Gloss Sheen with minimal change in look your building appearance
  • Clear, Non-yellowing formula
  • Easy to apply – brush, roller, sprayer
  • Single component, no mixing and unlimited recoat window
  • Retards growth of mildew, mold, fungus, bacteria
  • Meets MPI specifications #105 Graffiti Protection Topcoat
  • Lower labor costs – apply 2nd coat in 1-2 hours, entire “System” 1 day
  • 100% Eco-friendly: with low voc and low odor
  • Specified by architects in CSI 07190, 099623, 099625, 099650

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Color Clear, minimal change in appearance or surface texture
Sheen/Gloss Level Low gloss
Dry To Re-Coat 1 – 2 hours depending on temperature and humidity.  Turns clear when dry
#Coats Recommended 1 coat
 Permeability  100% vapor permeable
Application method Low pressure hand pump or airless sprayer, roller, brush
Where Can it be Used Interior|Exterior unpainted and painted surfaces (not designed for foot or vehicular traffic)
Apply to New Concrete 10 days
Low Application Temperature 40F|4.4C Surface & Air
 Base  Water
VOC Content <20 g/L
Use on Material Concrete, brick, masonry, stucco, block. natural stone, EIFS, wood, metal, vinyl and some plastic surfaces
Warranty Available Not a stand alone product.  Used in conjunction with VandlGuardTEN and VandlGuardFIVE –  download warranty application to register, see DOCUMENTS tab above
Full Chemical Cure 5-7 days for full product performance
CERTIFICATION/TEST
Leed 4.2 (1) point credit available Meets LEED and SQAMD low VOC requirements
MPI #105 Graffiti Protection Top Coat Master Painters Institute

 

COVERAGE RATE

Porous Surfaces Square Feet/Gallon Per Coat
    Precision Block 250
    Split Face Block 250
    Ground Face Block 250
    Scored/fluted Block 230
    Sand Blasted Block 230
   Slump/Adobe Block 250
   Heavy Textured Stucco 250
   Brick 275
   Unpainted Wood 250
   Porous Tile 250
Dense Surfaces
   Fine/Medium Textured Stucco 275
   Pre-Cast/Tilt-up Concrete 275
    Cast Concrete 275
    Sand Blasted Concrete 250
    Exposed Aggregate 275
    EIFS 275
    Metal 300
    Painted Surfaces 300

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

CONDITIONS PRIOR TO APPLICATION
Temperature (surface|air) 40F to 90F (1.7C to 35C) and at least 5F above dew point
Moisture of substrate Less than 15%
Humidity Less than 80%
Rain No rain 48 hrs prior to, 48 hrs after application
Cure time for newly poured concrete 10 days
Application method Use low pressure hand pump or garden sprayer, roller, brush


FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE APPLICATION STEPS

The most efficient and easiest application method is using a hand pump or airless sprayer.  For smaller projects or ones where overspray is not allowed, use a roller.  For the smallest projects such as protecting a sign, a brush is an option. Do a rough measurement of how far each gallon or 5 gallon pail should go per coat and then make sure you are applying at that coverage rate.

Using spray equipment, apply VANDLGUARD at recommended coverage rates.  Apply in a fine mist, cross- hatched pattern to build up the wet coating. As soon as the entire surface has been coated, immediately repeat process with a second pass. Depending on the porosity of the surface, a light second step may be necessary to complete that coat. If there is a rundown of product, then doing a dry backroll will smooth out the rundown and avoid the possibility of white streaks showing up after drying.  The next coat can be applied when the product becomes completely clear, usually in 1 – 2 hours depending on temperature and humidity.

Clean equipment with soap and water when finished.

GRAFFITI REMOVAL:
In many instances, non-abrasive household cleaners safely and effectively remove tagging. However, in the event tagging can’t be removed with these cleaners, then use Rainguard’s VANDLCLEAN SUPER GRAFFITI REMOVER for best results. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations and instructions for use. In addition, warm water power-washing has also been known to assist in the removal of tagging. Please refer to the manufacturer for additional assistance.

PRECAUTIONS & LIMITATIONS
1. All surfaces to be coated should be clean of any dirt and grime, efflorescence, lime run, form oils and release agents, grease, mud, excess mortar, and mold and mildew, etc.
2. All cracks should be pointed or caulked. All voids, bee holes, masonry surface defects and openings such as conduits, pipes, drains, door frames, vents, air conditioner openings, electrical openings, control joints, or any dissimilar materials should be repaired using urethane or other approved patching.

Painted Surfaces
Allow newly-painted and stucco surfaces to fully chemically cure before application of VANDLGUARDTEN. Recent formulations of pig-mented paints, coatings, and integrally-colored stucco colorant additives contain biocides. These biocides must be released be-fore application of VANDLGUARDTEN. Please consult the manufactur-er of the paint/stucco coating to determine the chemical curing period. Rainguard is not responsible for yellowing or color differ-ences as a result of application of the VANDLGUARDTEN over un-cured paint or integrally-colored stucco surfaces.

STORAGE
Store materials in a well-protected area between 45° and 90°F. Avoid freezing temperatures, direct sunlight, and moisture. Keep away from heat sources.

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